How much?
What does it need to get it running?

It must be a Trans Am thing mines been doing the same thing to me lately.

 

lol, Na I could never really sell her just want to sometimes.

I am putting in headers and have everything pulled off the front of the motor. I have the Air conditiong and power steering pump 1/2 way back on, but I think that the little guy that lives in the basement has moved some of my bolts, cause I cant find them anywhere!

And yesterday was sunday so nothing was open.

Oh and dipstick is still an inch from being in, spark plug wires need to be done, rad needs to be filled.

Oh yea, and found out my distributor wasnt tightened down, gotta set timing, and pull that all down tight....

Sigh. I just need it running, so we can fix the next car on the list. not to mention it has to be in kelowna on monday(next) for a court date.

 

what's broken with the car whiskey? Anything that a bunch of us could fix over a weekend and a couple cases?

 

I am the same way with my car. I think I've had up for sale like 4 or 5 times.LOL

Oil dipstick with headers mine didn't fit ether I had to bend the tube and tap it in with a rubber hammer.

 

It lives!!!!!!!!!

lol, the GTA is back rumbling around still kinda miffed at it, but god is it nice to drive it again

Hauled on it this weekend, and minus a couple stumbling blocks got everything back together and finished it around 9 on sunday night. Pity couldnt make it to the BBQ, but on another positive note, the cop dropped my no front plate ticket and saved me a bunch of money

headers are in and I even re-hung my Borla, so now my tips stick out the same length and hang the same length!! Just gotta get them centered now.... lol

Anywho, taking it to Osoyoos to see how much HP gain a set of good headers and Y-pipe will make, this weekend, Ill let ya know!

Then once I get my base numbers for that, im throwing in an airfoil to see how much hp gain I get from one of those things....

 

You can make one of those yourself with a piece of wood and screwing it into the TB. But, in all honesty, it really isn't worth much HP. The most HP gain you will get from the "minor bolt-ons" is from a really good tune of the eprom.

Only when you start doing the "major mods" like heads, cam and intake do you really start to notice the power gains...and again it is best to get a really good tune.

 

Well I have been doing one bolt on mod at a time then taking it to the track. And so far with just a Borla catback, K&N intake, and a tune up (spark plugs and wires) I have gained 10 mph in the 8th mile, from stock.

So I am going to see what the headers and Y-Pipe give me, then put in the air foil and run it again.

And I got a airfoil thrown in with the last bunch of TPI parts that im going to port out.

Now that I have all the little bolt ons, the tune is next on my list before i really dig into the car. I want to do it right and make this fat old girl go like hell lol

After that, all my ported goodies are next, Cam and heads.

 

When's the next race in Osoyoos?
do you need a helmet or anything?
is it actually a track or just a closed section of highway?

 

I actually just went racing today, this weekend was the last drags till Sept

Sooo you have lots of time to get your cars ready lol
And is an airstrip track, no helmet required but recommened by tech guys.
And so long as you are 8.60 seconds in the 8th or slower you are fine.
I race in the Street Warrior class, so you dont need an ET or anything, just go as fast as you can.
Also its not an instant green tree.

And speaking of tech guys, check out who did the tech on my car lol....


Its mike from Boyds, or Foose lol

And the gains I saw from just my Hooker headers and Y-pipe were, in 1/8th mile times, from a 9.891 to 9.653
and from 73.38mph to 75.6mph, and there were no other changes to the car

Next drags, Im going to do a couple passes with just putting in an Airfoil, see what I get, and then putting in a smooth coupler getting rid of the ribbed one going to the intake, try and smooth out the airflow a bit more, see if I get a gain. I'm making a spread sheet, with one bolt on mod being tested at a time, just keeping track and so far its kinda interesting to see.

Actually here, its the Osoyoos drags web site.
http://www.winecountryracing.ca/schedule.html
And heard a scary rumor (no backing) but this might be the last year of Osoyoos drag racing..... have to wait to find out

 

Good I should have my Drivers license back by then.LOL

 

I was just looking at that picture thinking man I know that guy, looks like the guy from Boyds, then I read your post

Not bad times btw probably in the 14.7-14.9 1/4.

 

I would hope to be in the 14's at least! Cause I was running a 15.8 in the 1/4 mile, and a 11.00 second plus in the 1/8th mile.

But I know I have picked up alot of time in the 1/8th due to my launch, and shift points..... still not fast enough though.....

Got a bunch of spare TPI parts that I am going to be porting out, need new heads, cam etc, and a good tune. Haven't decided what cam or heads yet though...

 

took a couple pictures of the car today and the new part that came in the mail. Can't wait to install the electric cut out this weekend

 

wow, I would've gotten the guys autograph

 

Well he signed my tech sheet does that count lolol

But na, he is pretty much a regular down there seen him out a few times. Nice guy to talk to

 

Is anyone going to the osoyoos drags on sept 21?

 

Im not the GTA will be in hiding for winter by then, but as long as all goes well then I should be there this weekend.

 

I'll be there as long as it doesn't get any colder, I doubt there will be snow on the pass but you never know.

Whats going on there this weekend?

 

Nothing lol, got my tracks mixed up. Went dragin in kelowna, but this weekend im heading to Oosyoos I think, depending on my car Its throwing codes, 23, 33, and 34.....Sigh.

 

is there a race this weekend?

 

I used to spend all my summers in Horsefly....

 

the 21st in Osoyoos there is one, and one more in Oct not positive when, but Ashcroft has fun day, where you line up and race And as the bird needs to go into service while the daily gets a complete paint job, so I will be going to both as far as I know.

Ashcroft is the 4th/5th of Oct, and it is an awesome time, I am excited and makin sure to head up with a bunch of friends and their cars from the club. Should try to make it out

 

so you are going to osoyoos on the 21st?

I should be there, Ashcroft is a little far maybe next year.

do they make a big deal about tech inspection at oyoyoos?
theres a few things on my car That I am not to sure about.

 

Yepp, Im going to Osoyoos
As for tech its not totally indepth, but gotta make sure your battery is tied down, no beauty rings on rims, and no loose stuff in your car that can bounce around. But you can unload what ever is in it, once you get there. Other then that, what were you worried about?

 

My timing cover is leaking oil, I should have that fixed this weekend, and I don't know if my battery cut-off switch is visible enough. I guess I'll find out on the 21st.

I think are cars will probably run pretty even.

 

The leaking would only be a problem if it drips on the track, they will side line you for that.
As for the cut off, your good lol I have no such thing on my car and have raced there many times.

Should be a good race Have you raced 1/8th mile before? any times or mph?

 

never raced 1/8th mile before, actually I've never raced on a real track before. My buddy might bring he's 71 camaro its got a brand new 383 in it.

as for the cut-off is your battery still in the factory location? mines in the trunk
its in a NHRA legal box so it should be fine.

 

Ya mine is still in factory spot, they really arnt that fussy for the street class.

a 71 you say? He might have some good competion. There is a 2nd gen black camaro thats usually there, really well built... 355(?) I think, something different cant remember, but he moves regardless. Clean car too, beuatiful

 

I wonder when there going to update there website?
http://www.winecountryracing.ca/schedule.html

What time do you usually show up for registration and tech?

 

who knows.
As for showing up we usually get there between 11 and noon, you can come later, but they like to do the driver meeting, and I think that all the races are pretty much the same as for start stop times etc.

 

Well I wont be makin it, Im making a run for the island in an hour, my mom's 7 sisters are out from the east coast, and all want to see me so Im heading home for the weekend. Everyone else I know is still going, so keep an eye out for a black 4 cylindar Daytona, Clyde is the driver, and he is stupid fast for what he has done lol
If ya make it let me know how it went!

 

I won't be there, I still can't get my car to run right, I might have a dead cylinder, oh well time for 350.

 

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Im now in Penticton and just picking up my next third gen tomorrow. Its an 85 firebird 305 (soon to be replaced) th350, t-roof car.
Will be lookin for parts.

 

Anyone know where I can find a V8 bell-housing for a T-5?

 

Yeah... I'm out in Oliver, and get out to the Osoyoos drags every time they're on, Oct 5 was the season closer. I didn't run my 87 because I just got it, (with a STOCK LG4...puke!) and I want to freshen her up over the winter before I make her talk dirty! I did see the whiskey chick in action (nice ride by the way!) I had the 87 there though...Parked at 1/2 track in the good spot on "******* row" (of course!)... Anyway... It's good to see some other people from close by. I would definitely be into helping anyone in the area with mods or audio... Whatever really, I'm just surprised because most sites don't know where BC is... let alone the interior. My email is buickturbo@hotmail.com if anyone cares. Cool

 

was it a White camaro by chance? i noticed it, My boyfriend was standing by it the whole time videoing me
Thanks by the way :P


On another note, I might be a "birds" girl now picking up a 1978 Trans Am, Gold edition HOPEFULLY today or tomorrow, but got to run to find a truck to haul the trailer with lol

 

Yep... white stock,virgin 87 IROC. Was one of you girls wearing a Daytona 500 jacket?

 

Anyone here looking for an 85 firebird?
T-tops, blue on black interior, recent paint but should be resprayed (comes with paint) 305 with a fresh rebuilt th350, new brakes.
Right now not running, the guy i got it from pulled intake and valve covers off but is a good running engine. I have a stock intake and Q-jet for it.
Also needs a rad as they had a 2.8 rad in it.

 

Nope I only came over there near the end of the races after I got eliminated. But I was like 5 feet away from your car, in bright yellow haha

 

Small world eh? Did you see that Malibu from Penticton run before he broke out? Pretty quick... It's too bad Osoyoos is only 1/8 mile. My wife wants to run the truck if there is a next year(she refuses to drive stick). So lets all keep our fingers crossed that there will be a race schedule next year, maybe we'll see if I can give you a run!

 

Oh and on second thought, ya, my friend Kate was wearing the daytona Jacket lol

 

so those rumors about Osoyoos shutting down might be true? I wish would have made it for the last race this year, I guess I'll have to go to Thundermountain or ashcroft next year.

 

Actually, I talked to the guys that were running the drags and so far as they know there will stlll be drags next year

 

I hope they don't shut down, I just got my car back together and I am not gonna do anything to it this winter so when spring rolls around I should be good to go.

 

From what I've heard, (from a VERY reliable source) the land might be used for a new subdivision. But due to the failing US economy all the builders in our area are putting new builds on hold, so yes,we are hopeful to get RPM next year, but that's still quite a ways off.

 

New subdivision, isn't the track on the run way of the airport?

 

Yes it is but I'm not sure if the airport is actually in use, or if Osoyoos bound traffic got steered to the Oliver airport. From a financial aspect the Osoyoos airport makes squat unless WCRA shoots them rental money.

 

Actually, not trying to start an argument but, the Airport is indeed still in use. That is why when you do a burnout at the end of the track you are NOT allowed to continue it into the white markings on the strip. Therefor the strip itself will not be removed any time soon. Even if it is a "closed" strip it remains open for emergency use.

Also, These are from the Wine Conurty racing site:

Both in response to the racing being removed from Osoyoos. As it stands there are no difinative answer as of yet, but everything looks very promising and if there are any other questions you can always go on the Wine Country Racing web site, and ask on the forum. They are good about answering questions there as well. They have the best information as they are the ones dealing with it.

 

No arguing here, I'm sure that Doug (from WCRA) would definitely have the inside scoop. I want the track to stay just as much as everyone else, and am glad that it looks like the strip stays.