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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-21-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By my90bird

VSS to cable driver tranny?

can a digital speedo with a VSS be adapted to a cable drive tranny?th 350?
Forum: Electronics
06-20-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,696
Posted By my90bird

Re: question about gm 3 wire alternators????

I have the plug,the small wire goes to the gauge but not sure where the larger red wire goes to.it was charging but I cut 2 wires I thought were dead and now cant figure out where one of them are.one...
Forum: Electronics
06-20-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,696
Posted By my90bird

question about gm 3 wire alternators????

on a 3 wire gm alternator does the 2 wire connector have to be plugged in for the alternator to charge?
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By my90bird

Re: fuel gauge reads 3/4 full at 1/4

I would if the speedo worked,lol
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By my90bird

Re: fuel gauge reads 3/4 full at 1/4

I'v hadd plenty of them,never any problems like this one,thinking about trading it in for a stang but theres something about chevy's
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By my90bird

reverse switch and cable to vss speedo question

90 5.0 formula,I think someone swapped the auto for a stick.there are 3 wires coming down from the car harness and only 2 wires on the switch.well I took a jumper wire from the battery and touched...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By my90bird

fuel gauge reads 3/4 at 1/4 full

fuel gauge never worked right ever since I got the car.I pulled the sender out today to see how much gas was in the tank,its was about 1/4 tank and the gauge read 3/4.would the sender be bad or...
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By my90bird

reverse switch question

90 5.0 formula,I think someone swapped the auto for a stick.there are 3 wires coming down from the car harness and only 2 wires on the switch.well I took a jumper wire from the battery and touched...
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By my90bird

fuel gauge reads 3/4 full at 1/4

fuel gauge never worked right ever since I got the car.I pulled the sender out today to see how much gas was in the tank,its was about 1/4 tank and the gauge read 3/4.would the sender be bad or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

COMP Cams 08-414-8,would this cam be a good choice
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

and I'm gonna need a cam that will work with the computer,none of those will
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

also I am going to change to springs to a .600 maxx lift
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

COMP Cams 12-412-8,will this cam give a lumpy idle?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

I have a factory roller cam motor
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

whats a good cam that will give me a rough idle?what do I need to look for in lobe seperation and duration for a thumpy sound?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

yes its going to be street,once and a while I'lll bring it to the strip
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

Re: largest cam on 91 5.0

can I run a comp cams thumpa cam?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By my90bird

largest cam on 91 5.0

I have a 91 5.0 formula 5 speed and was wondering what the largest lift cam I can use with the stock heads.and how much lift will the stock springs take?
I'm looking for a cam with a rough idle but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By my90bird

how to check the fuel sender and gauge

gas gauge is'nt working,stuck on full,way past full.how do I check to see if the gauge or the sender is bad?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2009, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By my90bird

where to get a custom chip??

was told the aftermarket super chips and others like it were a waste of money,where do I get a custom chip?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By my90bird

Re: pull engine codes with out it being scanned?

thanks guys,,is there a site I can go to to get the codes?,my light is'nt on but my car is running rich and stalls when I first start it and someone told me to check the the codes anyway
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By my90bird

pull engine codes with out it being scanned?

on a 90 formula is there a way to pull engine codes with out a scanner?
Forum: Exhaust
02-16-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By my90bird

90 formula with 2 1/4 inter. pipe???

went under and messured my pipe at the muffler and its only 2 1/4 OD.is this factory or was it changed to a v6 one or something?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By my90bird

what other things will I need to do for this cam?

going to change my cam to a comp cams xr264hr-12.what else will I have to do to the motor?my exhaust will be 3" from cat back to a magnaflow muffler.what kinda chip will I need?will I need to change...
Forum: TPI
02-16-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By my90bird

tpi to carb,will I lose alot of power?

how much power will I lose if I swap my tpi to a carb set up?or would it just be better to stay with the tpi?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,181
Posted By my90bird

Re: 14101081 heads..good heads?

this is the spring kit I have now that I will be installing.got it from summit.http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D174000&N=700+%2D104260+115&autoview=sku
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,181
Posted By my90bird

Re: 14101081 heads..good heads?

okay cause the cam I want is either the XR264HR-12 or XR258HR-12.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,181
Posted By my90bird

Re: 14101081 heads..good heads?

well the springs I am going to be running have a max .6 lift,have a set that comes will the keepers,seals and all thats needed for a new spring install
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By my90bird

cam question????

can I run a retro fit roller cam in my 90 factory roller block?and what would happen if i ran a non-computer controlled cam in my car?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,181
Posted By my90bird

Re: 14101081 heads..good heads?

do you have any mods on your head with the xr258hr12cam your running?do you have any sound clips?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,181
Posted By my90bird

Re: 14101081 heads..good heads?

so a .500 lift is pretty much the limit with out mods?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,181
Posted By my90bird

14101081 heads..good heads?

I have 14101081 heads on my 305.stock heads.whats the cam lift on these heads with aftermarket springs of a max lift of .600?are they the 416 heads?
Forum: Electronics
02-16-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,374
Posted By my90bird

Re: fuel gauge always past full??

that just means the gauge is good right?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,585
Posted By my90bird

Re: car wont stay running when cold???any idea's

no lights on,,is there a way to scan codes with out a reader?with the ignition or jumper the connector?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,585
Posted By my90bird

car wont stay running when cold???any idea's

90 5.0 tpi,when I first start it and the motors cold it wont stay running with out me pressing down on the gas peddle for like 2 or 3 min then its fine.it also blows out black smoke when its cold too...
Forum: Exhaust
02-16-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By my90bird

Re: will block huggers fit on a 90 bird???

will those fit with the factory y-pipe?
Forum: Exhaust
02-16-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By my90bird

will block huggers fit on a 90 bird???

I have a set of block hugger headers and was wondering if anyone knows and if any one has put them on a 90 firebird?not sure if the motor mounts would be in the way or not.its a stick shift car
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By my90bird

Re: speedo..cable or electronic?

thats where it connects to the tranny right?is there any way of testing it?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By my90bird

Re: speedo..cable or electronic?

in english,lol,,dont know what vss is
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By my90bird

how to check rear end ration with out pulling the cover?

my car has a posi and not sure what axle ratio was.how can I check it with out pulling the diff cover off?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By my90bird

no exact answers yet on biggest cam on 305 tpi

people telling me it's .460 .475 .490.so what is the max lift on my stock 90 5.0 tpi heads?I'm going to change the springs to a max lift of .600,I know the heads wont handle that much but what is the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By my90bird

Re: speedo..cable or electronic?

so whats the first thing I should check?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By my90bird

speedo..cable or electronic?

90 formula 5.0 5 speed tranny,,speedo dont work,is it cable operated?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By my90bird

Re: what valve springs????

even if I change the springs?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By my90bird

Re: what valve springs????

would this spring kit at summitracing.com be good?
SUM-174000
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By my90bird

Re: what valve springs????

I'm looking for the choppy idle.the motor is only a 305 but in the future I'm swapping to a 350.email me at my84camaro@metrocast.net and we'll talk more about the sets you have
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By my90bird

Re: what valve springs????

there the stock ones
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By my90bird

Re: 305 roller set up in any 350 engine?and tpi on a 350 vortec?

in other words what year 350's can I get to put my roller cam set up and tpi system in it,I just want to change out the block.my car is a 90 formula 5.0 5 speed
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