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Forum: Members Firebirds
08-27-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

Hey y'all, I haven't abandoned this project, but it's been on hold for the last year or so due to a career change and having over-estimated my ability/progress in said career. When I achieve some...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-22-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,205
Posted By Tidan

Re: Project "ThunderChicken"

I have the same jackstands, jack, dirt work space, mounted my fuel pump in the exact same spot, and I have a red 85 T/A that I put all UMI suspension on.
We have way too much in common Bob!
Forum: Carburetors
03-19-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,622
Posted By Tidan

Re: Carburated 350 bogs down at WOT

Its a long shot, but I once had something similar around 4k rpm and it was due to a catalytic converter that had broken apart and was blocking the exhaust. Can you verify there are no obstructions...
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,622
Posted By Tidan

Re: Carburated 350 bogs down at WOT

Try temporarily disconnecting the vacuum advance(and plug it) then try it and see if it changes at all.
And are you getting any pinging?
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,622
Posted By Tidan

Re: Carburated 350 bogs down at WOT

My first guess would be accelerator pump, but since you tried different settings to no avail, what's your fuel pressure and how many degrees of advance are you running on your distributor?
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-05-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

I am slowly getting back to work on the car. Gubbermint shutdowns destroyed my business so I've been busy learning a new trade.
Anyways, I've done several little things on the car including more...
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,363
Posted By Tidan

Re: Decoding 1987 GTA build sticker

Nice!
I wrote an RPO decoder quite a while back that draws off several different lists, apparently GM's RPO codes change periodically.
Anyways, maybe it will give you some answers, maybe not....
Forum: Car Audio
02-27-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Tidan

Re: 12V after contact, where ?

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Forum: Car Audio
02-27-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Tidan

Re: 12V after contact, where ?

Have you tried the extra slots in the fuse box that say IGN, located under the driver side dash left of the steering column?
You can simply use a spade connector of similar size to a fuse and plug...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-21-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Re: Using subframe connectors as jack points?

Thanks Dueling73s. Do you by chance have any photos of how you did it?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-20-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Re: Using subframe connectors as jack points?

Thanks Dueling73s!
With that setup do you jack anywhere along the SFC of just near the connecting points?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-19-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Re: Using subframe connectors as jack points?

Thanks, but I'm still not sure how I'd get the top coat up, over, and down between the SFC and the pinch weld - there is very little space to get anything in there...except water.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-17-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Re: Using subframe connectors as jack points?

How would one get the paint up and over the SFC and down in the gap between the pinch weld and SFC?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-15-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Tidan

Re: 82-92 exterior door handle latch rods

Check with John in RI https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/member.php?u=884 . I bought mine from him. Great guy and items I've bought from him were exactly as described and priced fairly.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Re: Using subframe connectors as jack points?

Very cool!
How did you go about protecting the weld points to the rocker from rusting?
And did you bend the pinch weld over to reach the SFC or did you use something else to bridge the gap?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Re: Using subframe connectors as jack points?

Due to the SFC'S only having 3 connecting points I'm leary of using them as jack points.
I'm thinking of trying to weld the body pinch weld to the SFC for added support,, but I'm concerned about...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,927
Posted By Tidan

Using subframe connectors as jack points?

I have UMI SFC'S and was wondering what mods are suggested in order to use them as jack points?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-10-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,427
Posted By Tidan

Re: UMI strut mount bearing isn't turning?

Thanks for checking 841LE!
Wondering if other peoples plates don't turn either.

I'd like to get my steering a little lighter as currently it won't self center very well when I'm coming out of a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,427
Posted By Tidan

Re: UMI strut mount bearing isn't turning?

I did spray some superlube on it, in fact I soaked it pretty good but still doesn't rotate. The strut body turns but the shaft remains stationary.
Do yours turn?
Forum: Members Camaros
02-08-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 12,750
Posted By Tidan

Re: 85 Berlinetta build.

Nice looking a-arms! I installed those on my car as well - I went with the delrin though.
My only complaint was the bottom out bumper touches the K-member so I swapped them out for some smaller...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,427
Posted By Tidan

Re: UMI strut mount bearing isn't turning?

Before I put the plates on I tried to rotate the angular bearing but it wouldn't budge. Took a fair amount of force to make it angulate as well. I'm wondering if they're simply not designed to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,427
Posted By Tidan

Re: UMI strut mount bearing isn't turning?

Has anyone else noticed this issue with UMI caster/camber plates? Mine still hasn't loosened up and still does not rotate.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-15-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,685
Posted By Tidan

Re: Proforged experience - have any?

Its been working fine. I haven't driven it a whole lot as I still need to do some body work and put the rear lights and bumper on but I don't see any problems with the idler arm. In fact I have ...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-31-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 14,341
Posted By Tidan

Re: 90 Formula from derelict to street XXXXXXX Beater

I like the simplicity and reliability of an old SBC carbureted motor. No guess work as to whats wrong....either fuel or spark and both are easy to rectify.
Forum: History / Originality
08-28-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By Tidan

Re: Owners Manual

I don't have a hardcopy of the original owners manual. But I do have the service manual.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-14-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,841
Posted By Tidan

Re: Interior Parts -------> Too many to list

Thanks John! No rush. T-top weather stripping that goes around the roof/perimeter of the t-top AND the center t-bar piece that the glass slips under in the middle.
I am also looking for the rubber...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-13-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,841
Posted By Tidan

Re: Interior Parts -------> Too many to list

Hi John,
Do you by chance have any of the following(for an 85 T/A):
- either an external tach that can be mounted to steering column or a properly working in dash tach
- the plastic bezel piece...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-12-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

RKeats, yes I drove it without the tail lights and rear bumper cover. ;-)
The rear quarter was crushed from a tree branch that fell on it over a year ago. I pounded it out and have a quarter skin...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-12-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

First drive in two years...took it up over a local pass and on some twisties - keeping it slow of course until I get familiar with the new setup and sort out any issues.
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-11-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

Still haven't figured out leaning issue, but I finished exhaust and installed headers and welded in final subframe connector piece.
Welds came out atrocious on the exhaust...didn't find the optimum...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-04-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

Anyone have any suggestions regarding the leaning issue I now have(post #33 above)? After sitting for a week its now leaning a half inch lower on the driver side.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-30-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Tidan

Re: Steering popping after new front end install

Thanks. I leveled the centerlink to 3mm above the bottom line of both control arms. Idler and pitman are centered both parallel with chassis when wheels are forward. I replaced the input shaft...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-30-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Tidan

Re: Steering popping after new front end install

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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-29-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
[FL] Gauge sets
Views: 1,260
Posted By Tidan

Re: Gauge sets

Anyone know what I might have to change to make one of the top ones work on an 85 t/a? I have a mech speedo (85mph) and the 6k tach.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-29-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By Tidan

Re: 85-90 Trans Am Grid Tail Lights

Would you sell the center piece seperate?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-29-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
[FL] Gauge sets
Views: 1,260
Posted By Tidan

Re: Gauge sets

Would the top ones work in an 85 t/a?
Forum: Exhaust
07-24-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Tidan

Re: Exhaust clearance and coupler question

I could, but since its ovalized I'd have to ovalize the piece I weld to it(and that wasn't as easy as I thought). And if I run it any tighter it will hit the third piece of the subframe connector...
Forum: Exhaust
07-24-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Tidan

Re: Exhaust clearance and coupler question

The pieces I have cut and tack welded currently sit about a 1/4" to 3/16" below the subframe connector. Would hate to get it all welded up and find out I have to cut it out and reroute it. ;-)
Forum: Exhaust
07-24-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Tidan

Re: Exhaust clearance and coupler question

Thank you 2knight! That's great news!
What do you think about the minimum clearance I should have between SFC and exhaust? I have new prothane poly motor/trans mounts so the engine shouldn't be...
Forum: Exhaust
07-23-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Tidan

Re: Exhaust clearance and coupler question

Thanks, I'm welding my exhaust but I need a junction after the y-pipe somewhere so I can get it out of the car when I'm working on stuff and a slip style joint is going to be a pain to work with. ...
Forum: Exhaust
07-23-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Tidan

Exhaust clearance and coupler question

What is the minimum clearance I should have between my exhaust and subframe connector on the passenger side? I'm using poly engine and trans mounts if that factors in.

And, how do these style...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-22-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,073
Posted By Tidan

Re: subframe connector exhaust clearance.

I know its an old thread but I didn't want to start a new one.
Currently doing my exhaust and wanted to know just how much clearance I need to keep between the subframe connector and exhaust? ...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-20-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

I spent the entire day swapping the front springs left to right to see if there was something going on in that regard. Noticed the ball joint on the driver side threads down about an 1/8" past the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-19-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

Front suspension is finished, however there are some issues.
1. Driver side sits an inch lower than passenger side. Yes, I indexed the springs correctly and they appear to be sitting in the k member...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-17-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Tidan

Steering popping after new front end install

After installing my new UMI a-arms, Koni struts, UMI strut mounts, UMI srpings, and ProForged steering I'm getting a pop sound only when I turn the steering wheel to the left.
At the same time I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,749
Posted By Tidan

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

I found the ProForged kit to be very well made with quality components. Their customer service was fantastic too...very friendly and willing to talk shop.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,749
Posted By Tidan

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

Good question. Since the ground I'm working on is uneven I tried to measure off the a-arm pivot bolts. That proved to be challenging so I used a straight edge aligned with the bottom of the a-arm...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-16-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tidan

Re: My 85 Trans Am Project

Steering is in! All Proforged components. The idler arm aligned just fine with room to spare in either direction - for those that read the thread on idler arm geometry issues.
However, the steering...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,749
Posted By Tidan

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

ProForged idler arm lined up fine.

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