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Forum: TBI
07-08-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Egr problems when intake changed?

So when swapping motors do i need to change it somehow to work with the 350?
Forum: TBI
07-08-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Egr problems when intake changed?

Thought the 92 was part of the prom?
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Help me with Hedman parts!

Thanks guys got it strait now.. For some reason the 17478s weren't showing up when i first searched.
Forum: TBI
07-08-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Egr problems when intake changed?

Can anyone help me with answering the ESC module question? I have a 92 and was led to believe that the ESC is part of the prom. I am extremely confused please help!

I found a guy on ebay that...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-08-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on 350 blocks

You think I can't get 300RWHP out of a 350 vortec with full exhaust, intake, and a cam swap?
Forum: TBI
07-07-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Egr problems when intake changed?

I am pretty much confused on what exactly I need for the 92 because its a little different than the 89 and older cars.. correct? What I want is to use the vortec motor for more HP than the old gen1...
Forum: TBI
07-07-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Egr problems when intake changed?

I read about the ebl and don't really understand how it works. I know about the injectors, I thought I could go to the salvage yard and grab an ECU and injectors out of a 350 truck. So if I grab...
Forum: TBI
07-07-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Egr problems when intake changed?

So I need a custom prom no matter what?
Forum: TBI
07-06-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By thirdgen4me

Egr problems when intake changed?

I was wondering when you change your intake and the EGR is then removed won't it cause issues? I read somewhere that it will cause a SES light and a spark advance. When I do my 350 vortec swap I...
Forum: Exhaust
07-06-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By thirdgen4me

Help me with Hedman parts!

Trying to make my parts list for summit and I'm having trouble with header/y pipe selection. I want the Hedman 68470 headers. The ONLY hedman Y pipe on summit is the 17470. Are these two parts...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on 350 blocks

Thanks for the info vetteoz, that was perfect! Do you think the 2,025 stall will be good for what I need?

My car is a 92 rs 305TBI.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on 350 blocks

Most likely going with the L31 vortec motor. What do you guys recommend I do about the transmission? Can I keep the crappy 700-R4 and put a B&M shift kit and a 2600 stall converter on there? Is...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By thirdgen4me

Couple Q's on 350 blocks

Let me start off by saying that I have been searching and reading up on 305-350 swaps for awhile now. I am still having trouble trying to figure out which direction I should go! I need help...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Question on buying a 350 block

I plan on using the edelbrock performer rpm intake for a 4bbl and an adapter to TBI. Should run me about $255 with free shipping from summit. I'm also buying a set of Hedman shortys and a y pipe to...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Question on buying a 350 block

I am not rebuilding the motor. I do not want to touch the internals at all seeing as how I don't know how to. I can swap motors and intakes all day but I have yet to learn to properly assemble a...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By thirdgen4me

Question on buying a 350 block

Hey guys I am trying to learn as much as possible about the 305-350 swap and I have read several articles and stickies. I have the basic idea of what I need to do the swap. I want to stick with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: CAM Swap

Wow.. thank you for the great information! I guess I now have a good gameplan of where to start. I already planned on purchasing hedman headers and y pipe with a flowmaster muffler.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

Ahh the pic didn't load.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

I am hoping the TA is still for sale anyway. I have been eyeballing it for a year in a guys driveway down the road from me. Just saw that he posted it on CL yesterday so I am going down there to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

Cool, thanks for all your help. I will most likely end up rebuilding it so I can learn and have a fresh carb. It probably needs it anyway.

As far as the intake I will be using the one if the pic...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

Ok good to know. I planned on using an edelbrock performer rpm intake anyway. Will the stock carb on the 85 bolt on to it and be ok for the 350? Do I need to change any jets in the carb for more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

Yup.. actually I might pick up an 85 TA later today thats already carbed. Can I just use the dizzy, intake, and carb off the 305 on the 350 and already have all the parts I need?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Couple Q's on motor swap

Thanks for the response! Sounds like everything I thought. So I should be good to go and can remove the ecu and use it as a paperweight? Also the speedometer is powered through a gear in the tail...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By thirdgen4me

Couple Q's on motor swap

I know this has been asked a million times but there isn't a sticky! I am swapping the 305 tbi for a 350 carb motor. I know I need a fuel regulator for the carb but is there anything else I need to...
Forum: Exhaust
04-03-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By thirdgen4me

Quick Qs on header fitment

I am looking at buying a set of Hedman headers and wanted to know about the Y pipe. Will these shorty headers bolt up to the stock Y pipe or do I HAVE to buy the hedman Y pipe to go with them? The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By thirdgen4me

CAM Swap

Hey guys I was wondering what is involved in doing a cam swap on an 85 305tbi motor? Would it be a good idea to gain a few extra hp?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-29-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,426
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: 3.42 Rear Upgrade

I would just grab an 87-89 rear out of a V6 camaro or firebird from the junk yard for $75.. Direct bolt in, just put one in my formula a couple weeks ago. You have to grab the speedo gears to.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Air not blowing fast enough

I just replaced the evap. and cleaned out everything I could get to. I just got my A/C working and I never realized that it blew out so poorly.

When it is on vent, or heat, or just normal A/C...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Air not blowing fast enough

HAHA good thought I wouldn't put it past someone to do that. However I replaced my dash speakers last month and the ducts looked fine.

I am thinking that maybe it is a vacuum issue, if vacuum...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By thirdgen4me

Air not blowing fast enough

Ok so a common problem with all my third gens.. The heat, A/C, vent, no matter what it is on never blows good enough. The blower motor is good you can hear it crank on HI and all other speeds work...
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ Oh Yea! That’s lightin’ Up Them Old Back Woods Roads ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

o Ok.. I actually put a little rubber spacer in there on my RS in my sig. so my high beams would engage.
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ Oh Yea! That’s lightin’ Up Them Old Back Woods Roads ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Firebirdtobe.. Where is the dimmer switch box located? Is it right below the dash in front of the steering column?
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ Oh Yea! That’s lightin’ Up Them Old Back Woods Roads ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Seems like my dimmer switch is bad according to your testing and this wiring diagram.
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Weird headlight glitch not found in search

I think 92RS nailed it, sounds like the only reasonable thing it could be. I did everything you did on your car to mine including replacing the worn plugs with new ones. I guess I will live with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

I changed the gear on the tail or my trans. 700R4 Where would the other one be?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

Ok so I have a 90 and I got a 91 rear... rear end went in no problem and pulls great. I grabbed the speedo gear out of the same car and it looks the same as mine but a diff. color. Well now my...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Weird headlight glitch not found in search

I just replaced my lights and my connectors that go to the lights because they looked horrible. Still does the same thing, and they are still dim.
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Weird headlight glitch not found in search

The switch functions properly but just the H/B switch stays dimly lit. It could be the ground for something.. Where would the ground be located for the headlights? Does each headlight have its own...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Weird headlight glitch not found in search

Still nothing...anyone??
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: LCA bolt size

Thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By thirdgen4me

LCA bolt size

Anyone know the size of the bolt that holds the LCA to the rear axle? Mine are rusted in the bushings and I had to cut them out.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

Picked up some injectors for my jeep and got a 3:42 rear for the firebird out of a 91. Direct bolt in and I grabbed the speedo gear to.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-07-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

Going to the yard in the morning to grab an axle.. Ill let you know what I get.
Forum: Electronics
05-07-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,276
Posted By thirdgen4me

Weird headlight glitch not found in search

I searched and couldn't find any problem like mine. My high beam indicator light on the dash is always dimly lit with the lights on. It gets brighter when the high beams are switched on, but it is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

Thanks james.. I read that page a few days ago and I am hoping that everything will be the same on the axle since it is an 89 and my car is a 90. I will grab the drive gear in the tranny to go with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

Thanks hopefully I will have this done next weekend.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

Where is the speedo gear located? I have never done an axle swap on a third gen so I have no idea! The pick n pull near me charges $69 for ANY axle you can find, but the 89 IROC Posi is gone lol.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By thirdgen4me

Re: Axle shaft problem

What do you mean about other considerations? Camaros and Firebirds are very hard to find in MD that are not already picked apart of the good stuff. I think the 3:42 V6 rear end for $69 is a steal....
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