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Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: What can be removed?

I've taken the 454 out and I'm putting a 383 in, just wanting to clean up the bay in between engines...already have the regulator. I'm thinking I may just follow the wires and cut the ones that I...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By AlabamaGuy

What can be removed?

If you're going to a carb motor, and are keeping the Electric fuel pump, what ECU wires need to be left in? I know that I'll need too leave the Fuel pump wire, but is there anything else coming out...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Can the Computer and engine harness come out?

It appeared that they did...they are the two big plugs that go through the firewall right behind where the dash would be, right?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Can the Computer and engine harness come out?

Don't the gauges also tie into it?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-24-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Can the Computer and engine harness come out?

So do I. My state doesn't have emmisions laws so I'm good to go with my nasty little stroker :)
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Can the Computer and engine harness come out?

I don't see why I would use this stuff, I pulled the old engine out (also carbureted) and it didn't use any of them. I don't see why anyone would EVER go back to the 305. I'll see what I can do when...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Can the Computer and engine harness come out?

I mas hoping to just be able to get rid of all the weatherpac connectors and their wiring. Is there a safe way to do this? I obviously don't want a bunch of hot wires sticking everywhere. I just want...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Can the Computer and engine harness come out?

I'm putting a 383 carb motor into an original 305 RS body. Can I take the computer and engine wiring harness out completely, or are there other things tied into it that I need to keep? It's a 1991...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-29-2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Thinking About a Part Out/Roller, Lots of Stuff

Do you have an aftermarket shifter?
Forum: South East Region
11-19-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,536
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Georgia Boy.

NE Alabama. Have family in Columbus and around Perry though.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: quick question full manuel VB?

I like barking gears in my beat up 3rd gen. there's something about getting rubber at highway speeds.
:nod:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: quick question full manuel VB?

That's what I was saying. You get the same effect with a good shift kit...you can downshift and hold gears however you like but you retain the automatic feature. Just be sure to get a kit that has...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Stock Shifter with TH350?

I'll see what I can do. The gears are there, I just can't select them.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: quick question full manuel VB?

I don't believe so. But all this is overkill for a street car.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-17-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 763
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: WHAT A SHAME

Always worth a shot to stop and ask. Worst he can do is send you home...well...that's not the WORST he could do. lol
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: quick question full manuel VB?

Depends on the valve body. If it's a street car then get a good shift kit that allows you to hold the gears for as long as you want. You will want to go with a well known company such as transgo or...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: governer install

I believe so.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-16-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: governer install

Should just remove the clip holding the governor cover in place then remove the governor cover, then pull the assembly out.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-15-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Stock Shifter with TH350?

How would this change anything? Park is lined up...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-13-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Stock Shifter with TH350?

I have a shift kit and i'm wanting to manually shift with the stock shifter until I can get a ratchet shifter. The problem is that the stock shifter won't engage 2nd or 1st. The last detent that I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: What cars came with a factory posi?

That's a good deal, but it rounds out to just about the same price as a new rear end with disc brakes and everything. I'll call around to see prices though.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: What cars came with a factory posi?

I am dead set on better gears and a posi, I just want to get them by swapping a whole rear end. Thanks for all the information, I now know what to look for.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By AlabamaGuy

What cars came with a factory posi?

I am trying to find a cheaper alternative to a 4th gen rear end swap. I don't know how to install a posi so I'm wondering if I can go junkyard diving for a 3rd gen with 3.08s and a posi.

Car has...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Speedometer for TH350

SO then, will I need an aftermarket cable driven speedometer? Should I just start looking to custom make a cluster? Or can you run am electronic speedo to a TH350? I was wanting to do an all digital...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Speedometer for TH350

Where would I buy the gears?
Forum: Electronics
10-12-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Is there an aftermaket gauge panel?

Will that fit on a 91? I guess I should have mentioned that...
Forum: Electronics
10-12-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Is there an aftermaket gauge panel?

One that I can fill in with my own gauges like Hawks offers already full of gauges?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Speedometer for TH350

I bought a car that already had a TH350 swapped into it (91 RS). How can I get my speedometer to work?
Forum: Electronics
10-05-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,999
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: V6 to V8 Tachometer

Thanks for the help. I just went out and grabbed my bill of sale, checked the VIN and it was a V8 car. So that means that my tach is just screwed up.

I don't suppose anyone is remaking these...
Forum: Electronics
10-05-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,999
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: V6 to V8 Tachometer

I just like to keep it stock looking.
Forum: Electronics
10-05-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,999
Posted By AlabamaGuy

V6 to V8 Tachometer

Where can I get the resistor to convert my factory V6 tach over to a v8? I have a 91 RS v6 car that's been converted to a 454 BB with HEI ignition. the tach moves but is extremely wrong.
Forum: Body
10-05-2008, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: I need Help Choosing a hood

I agree. I think it will fit with a low profile air clearer. How hard would it be to make it functional?
Forum: Body
10-04-2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: I need Help Choosing a hood

I know. I'm not going to hack anything. This car's going to be one heck of a sleeper...until you turn it on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-04-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Tires on Stock IROCs

Thanks, I'll keep those sizes in mind.
Forum: Body
10-04-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: I need Help Choosing a hood

How hard would it be to make a shaker/cut a hole in the hood and put on a scoop...I'm looking for something on the cheap.
Forum: Body
10-03-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By AlabamaGuy

I need Help Choosing a hood

I am buying this car Sunday morning and it needs a hood. here are my questions:

Will a scoop hood fit this car? maybe the stinger old corvette style?
If not, what size cowl will I need? I'm not...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Tires on Stock IROCs

What are the biggest size tires that will fit under a stock 1991 RS Camaro only lowered by a Big Block? Has IROC wheels.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-02-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Buying a BBC Third Gen, what to look for?

I am going to look at a '91 Camaro with a 454 and tH350 out of a 1970 MC. What should I look for? Is there anything that would make me want to steer away from this car? Besides gas prices of course....
Forum: Exhaust
10-01-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Few Exhaust Questions

After searching I am left with a few unanswered questions.

1) Are there any LT headers that will bolt in? Not require a mini-starter, bashing of frame, etc?

2) Will one of Summit's universal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Re: Fuel Pump Died?

Ok, I will check the fuses first. He says that he doesn't hear the thing prime so it may just have died. How long will it run on starting fluid?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Fuel Pump Died?

I am looking into purchasing an '88 GTA. The owner said that the fuel pump just died on him one day while he was going down the road. Is this normal for a car with 99k miles? I asked if it was...
Forum: Carburetors
09-16-2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,427
Posted By AlabamaGuy

Camshaft for Carbed L98

I am going to be buying a 1988 S10 Blazer this weekend. It has the L98 TPI and 700R4 swapped in out of an '85 Corvette. What is the max lift that I can run on stock heads without changing springs or...
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