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Forum: Fabrication
01-08-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 93,905
Posted By foney_email

Exhaust question

Maybe it is obvious to everyone else, but I just don't get it. Why are you routing your header like that from the driver's side? Won't that cause more problems than the possible benefit of getting...
Forum: Fabrication
08-29-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By foney_email

I will say that it will not be cheaper to make...

I will say that it will not be cheaper to make one. I am sure you can get one from the junk yard cheaper than the materials required for making a dash, just get to know your local yards.

I have...
Forum: Body
05-10-2006, 12:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,245
Posted By foney_email

Again, I recommend reading the entire 33+ pages...

Again, I recommend reading the entire 33+ pages of the mopar thread. It has stories, and experiments, and experience far beyond what any of us have done.

For a quick answer, you thin the clear...
Forum: Body
05-09-2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,245
Posted By foney_email

I suggest taking the gfx off. It will keep you...

I suggest taking the gfx off. It will keep you from having the paint crack where it fills in the separation. Just paint them off the car. Also, reading the thread on moparts will tell you not to...
Forum: Body
04-28-2006, 04:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,245
Posted By foney_email

For only a $50 buy-in, I would just sand the crap...

For only a $50 buy-in, I would just sand the crap off myself.

It takes about twice as long to paint as a spray paint job, but I don't consider time that I spend working on a car to be time...
Forum: Body
04-28-2006, 12:40 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,245
Posted By foney_email

right now a lot of you are like the guys in the...

right now a lot of you are like the guys in the first 5 pages of the thread. I read all 33+ pages of the moparts.org link and I have to say that it looks very promising.

These pics you are...
Forum: South Central
04-21-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,559
Posted By foney_email

so what's the status on the wheels? I'm in...

so what's the status on the wheels? I'm in beeville, and I would be interested in either set. Let me know what the story is, and I will make arrangements if any are still available.

Thanks.
Forum: Cooling
03-28-2006, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,269
Posted By foney_email

Anyone have some opinions on this idea? ...

Anyone have some opinions on this idea?

Sounds reasonable to me.
Forum: Body
03-25-2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By foney_email

a thread that I have been folowing has some...

a thread that I have been folowing has some information, and wiring diagrams for the taurus fan stuff. Apparently it has awesome flowing ability...

3.8L Cooling fan thread...
Forum: Body
03-24-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By foney_email

MNformula350, I was just adding your name when...

MNformula350, I was just adding your name when you posted. I gave you credit for the idea. I like that shifter.

I updated my first post with links to the other car parts that I mentioned. ...
Forum: Body
03-24-2006, 01:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By foney_email

Parts from other cars in thirdgens...

There are a lot of parts from other cars that you are using in your thirdgens. I want to make a list, or perhaps just a long thread that shows the custom swapped parts from other cars that you guys...
Forum: Cooling
03-24-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 35,760
Posted By foney_email

Well lets say he was running a stock radiator,...

Well lets say he was running a stock radiator, what cfm electric fan would he, (also me!) need to run.

I am in the same boat. I was curious what cfm would be best. This also needs to be set up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

It also looks like I will have to drill an extra...

It also looks like I will have to drill an extra hole into the head, and thus into the water jacket. Oh well, I guess that is the way it goes.

BTW. I should know this, but is the best way to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

No this is from a gen I 350. I really like the...

No this is from a gen I 350. I really like the look of a serp system. I am buying this because the t-5 swap I was buying fell through, and I just had to buy something. Besides, serp pulleys look...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

Well I bought one, with new ac compressor, and...

Well I bought one, with new ac compressor, and all the pulleys and stuff I need. I will have to check to see if I need to tap my heads to run the brackets.

I will send some pics when I install...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By foney_email

Where can I get an accessory kit?

Where can I get an accessory kit?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By foney_email

Well, I just ordered a serpentine system from...

Well, I just ordered a serpentine system from kevosiroc. That should help solve the problem. This will also allow me to use a strut tower bar with my carb setup.

I can also get underdrive...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
03-20-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 829
Posted By foney_email

sent you a pm dibs on serp setup

sent you a pm

dibs on serp setup
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By foney_email

I can't use header bolts though, at least where...

I can't use header bolts though, at least where the a/c hooks up to the exhaust bolts. Is there a solution to this?

The kits have bolts for the following:

Intake Manifold Fasteners Included:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By foney_email

Need engine bolt kit, right?

Hey, I am in need of an engine bolt kit, because I want to make it look pretty, and most of the bolts are messed up now.

I am trying to buy one right now from either ebay, or summit, but I don't...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By foney_email

never mind

I guess I was too excited. The trans is acctually out of an 84 trans am. I ran the numbers. 1352-059, I think it was.

Non-world class, so I won't buy it. I guess I am going to buy some seats...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2006, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By foney_email

great! That is what I was hoping. I thought I...

great! That is what I was hoping. I thought I might be able to swap to make the trans work for manual speedo. I can get one pretty easy if it is the same as the old muncie's.

I just hope that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By foney_email

tomorrow I am buying 5-speed, maybe.

Hey. I have a 5 speed swap that I am buying tomorrow. It has bellhousing, clutch, pressure plate, pedals, shifter, everything minus hydraulics. This is out of a 92 Trans am 5.0 Litre.

Only...
Forum: Body
03-04-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By foney_email

In 1982 the louvered grille was a Trans Am piece....

In 1982 the louvered grille was a Trans Am piece. The solid one wasn't offered until 84. I was just saying that the louvered grille was factory Trans Am for the 1982, which is why my T/A had them. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-03-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,362
Posted By foney_email

I voted 3, but I also felt that something was...

I voted 3, but I also felt that something was missing. I now choose 3a. That looks sick.

I personally will try to go with the complete knightrider blackout.

I am just wondering if the lack of...
Forum: Body
03-03-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By foney_email

Blitz black is a flat enamel, but it has a...

Blitz black is a flat enamel, but it has a striping problem. It dries before you have a chance to make the pass, so you end up with stripes where you lay one pass, move down, and the next...
Forum: Body
03-03-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By foney_email

These are the trans am ones for me. 1982 anyway....

These are the trans am ones for me. 1982 anyway.

Do you mean the solid ones that have trans am pressed into them?

I kinda forgot about them until you mentioned it.

I should look into...
Forum: Body
03-02-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By foney_email

What color combination did you get? I saw...

What color combination did you get?

I saw the red ones for the first time yesterday, and even though I am keeping the interior all black, they looked great.

What does the rest of your interior...
Forum: Body
03-01-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By foney_email

What I mean is what brand, or what style. I...

What I mean is what brand, or what style.

I plan on going with a flat black, but a little less dull than flat. Satin, or low-gloss. Just not gloss.

I am worried about it sealing out the...
Forum: Body
03-01-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By foney_email

82 trans am grille alternatives?

I have been looking for a while, but I never saw any alternatives to factory replacement for the grilles that are on the 82-84 birds.

Replacements are about $100, but I was wondering about...
Forum: Body
03-01-2006, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By foney_email

what paint is this?

Hey guys, I have been tossing around ideas on what to paint my trans am, and I have a great theme. I am wondering what paint this would be. I like the low gloss, eggshell sheen it has.

Do you...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-13-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,191
Posted By foney_email

I went from the performer rpm, to the air gap. ...

I went from the performer rpm, to the air gap. The carburetor base is cooler, as far as I can tell.

I did it with the theory that I can dump ice in the gap, when I take it to the track. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

I have a few different ac brackets right now, and...

I have a few different ac brackets right now, and they are all different sizes, and I will try to experiment.

I think it would look sweet to just have a serpentine system though. If I find one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2005, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

I am still wanting to switch over if necessary. ...

I am still wanting to switch over if necessary.

Anyone else done this for the reason of having a strut tower brace.

Is this that crazy of an idea?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2005, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

Serpentine setups look cool on a carbed car. ...

Serpentine setups look cool on a carbed car.

It just gives my engine something a little different than what is around here.

But yeah, the strut tower bar would look much nicer from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2005, 12:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

so if I change the clutch, that will not require...

so if I change the clutch, that will not require evacutation of the system, right?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

My air conditioner bracket, and the braces are in...

My air conditioner bracket, and the braces are in the way for installing a strut tower brace.

They prevent anything from going across there, so a stb is a no go.

If anyone out there has a pic...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,225
Posted By foney_email

advantage to serpentine vs v-belt for me

I can not use a strut tower bar on my car, because I have a carbureted 350 with ac on the drivers side and v-belts.

I am doing a whole bunch of little engine things to tide me over until I can get...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-13-2005, 04:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,799
Posted By foney_email

Do you think it would be too much wind resistance...

Do you think it would be too much wind resistance to have someone track time it.

You know, with a guy standing on the bumper with a gas leaf blower and a can of whipped cream. I could bust some...
Forum: Body
09-07-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By foney_email

sorry, I just skimmed through his post. here...

sorry, I just skimmed through his post.

here is a leather seat cover from this company

just did 86 camaro for a search...

buyautomotive.com...
Forum: Body
09-07-2005, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By foney_email

sounds really heavy, what kind of weight are we...

sounds really heavy, what kind of weight are we talking?
Forum: Body
09-07-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By foney_email

vinyl work for you? year one seat covers...

vinyl work for you?

year one seat covers (http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headline.asp?hid=G11AE33)
Forum: Body
09-07-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By foney_email

Yeah, I decided not to even try to patch them. ...

Yeah, I decided not to even try to patch them.

I know I promised to have pictures, but they are embarassing.

I figure that I will replace them. Now I just have to get some funds together,...
Forum: Body
09-07-2005, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By foney_email

It has been a while since you coated your floors,...

It has been a while since you coated your floors, so I am wondering how well it worked. Did you put carpet over the floor?

I am ordering new floor boards. I plan on using truck bed liner. If...
Forum: Body
09-02-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By foney_email

Worth it for new floor pans?

I am trying to consider new floor pans. I don't really want to buy new ones, but that might be the best option for me. I will post pitures to get better opinions later.

What i am trying to...
Forum: Fabrication
09-02-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 93,905
Posted By foney_email

Did you get your engine bay finished up yet? I...

Did you get your engine bay finished up yet? I you were doing some major welding under there.

I think it would look really good if you just coated it with a primer sealer and left it...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-26-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,149
Posted By foney_email

Yes, I seemed to forget what the original topic...

Yes, I seemed to forget what the original topic was.

'round these parts...

Everyone seems to want to race. With my trans am everyone from minivans to pickups to imports, and caddys wants to...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-26-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,149
Posted By foney_email

from what I have heard (i.e. read on the...

from what I have heard (i.e. read on the internet)...

The only thing that kept stock (new stock) 5.0 stangs from reaching the 12's was suspension. I am trying to find the site that I am quoting,...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 93,905
Posted By foney_email

I don't really like wings usually, but If you...

I don't really like wings usually, but If you need my opinion...

I like it on your car. It really wasn't that bad. I think it matched the style. On a normal hatch, it would have looked bad, I...
Forum: Fabrication
07-28-2005, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By foney_email

I have always heard as a rule of thumb that you...

I have always heard as a rule of thumb that you need at least 6 inches of pipe after your collector to be safe. Other wise it will suck your exhaust valves right out of the head, I hear.

I don't...
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