got my taxes done today so ill be getting a return by the 18th. expect updates!

things i am gonna get with it are torque arm, gaskets, oil pan, heads, cam.

now for the driveshaft, i can use a 93-02 firebird camaro t56 driveshaft right?? if that is wrong let me no so i can adjust to it

 

what power steering lines do i use?

 

I used the 4th gen high pressure line and some regular hose for the return

 

I'm not sure i'd have to check on that. I've heard the MN12's have the same gearing and synchro setup as the Zo6 vette transmissions.

 

so i got the heads put together, with the ls6 valve springs re-seated valves, and new seals. here is a pic with them put toether.

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so i got some work done on the interior. pluggin stuff in and finding out where wire go. now here is a couple questions for ya ,on the first pic this was pluged into the brake pedal what is it called? (ill be swapping to a t56 so is that needed? or does it make a difference?) on the second picture what is the sensor called that the middle metal arm i guess you could call it goes into.

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got a question i forgot about. would the vats be easier to do now then later? and could somone show me a pic of the vats so i no where it is

 

Make sure you get pics of the closed loop and the knock retard also.

 

The first picture is a brake switch, looks like the vacuum one for the cruise control.


I'm not sure what you're looking at/describing in the second photo. I see the wiring that plugs into your steering column and the two eye holes on the column that bolt to the under side of the dash...?

 

im talkin bout the metal bar right in the center of the pic that is on the column above the sensor that is bolted to the column

 

That bar should connect the key mechanism to the ignition switch.

 

ya what is that called??

 

IGN rod or some such. You're missing the whole IGN switch

 

k so i need a ignition switch. is there anything else you see pocket??

this is what i need i take it, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tchlink:top:en

 

so i got the dash in the mail today and installed. now the wiring is a pain in the ***! so ill take my time on it and get it right but here is a pic of the dash enjoy

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It's called the ignition switch.

 

already established that point but thanks

 

so what is easier to install the 4thgen clutch pedals. or thirdgen?

 

3rd gen with the peg moved

 

k that is what i thought just wasnt sure thanks

 

That's what I thought you thought, so I didn't bother replying.

 

what? why did you now?

 

I thought that you thought that he thought that as well, so I didn't reply either.

 

wow

 

Yep....

 

so got a quick question for ya guys will 4th gen seat belts bolt in to a thirdgen??

 

Definitely for the front belts, don't know on the rear belts. I got mine along w/ a set of leather seats from a 4th gen Trans Am and the whole thing was a direct bolt-in. Nice upgrade and you'll be glad you did it.

 

Rears also bolt in. Problem with the fronts is the receiver at the rocker goes away leaving a hole. 82-83 Fbodys had no receiver down low but the rocker trim is almost always broken with those cars

 

ya i thought that bout the rocker trim peice.

 

Rears only bolt in if you have factory shoulder belts in the back though right?

Fronts fit fine like everyone has said. On the bottom by the rocker trim, you have to get creative. One of my ideas was to take the cover off the stock thirdgen retractor, switch sides, and have the bottom part of the 4th gen belt come out of the little access cover hole, so that its pointed forward like you were wearing it.

Another option is to get a junk set of rocker covers...even just one will work. And cut a section out to make a cover plate.

Or find 82 rocker covers....since they didnt have lower retractors. But like pocket said finding those in good shape, for a good price...in your color is tough. I tried for a while, and opted for the second option of making cover plates for the holes.

J.

 

appreciate the input j. thanks how is ur car comin along?

 

Wow finally i found someone with the same project i have in mind. I own a 1990 Firebird V6 but soon want to swap in the LQ4 or LQ9. Im leaning towards using the 700 R4(rebuilding it with a Hughes pro kit) and adding the Edelbrock carb intake. I found a simple parts list to get 480 hp out of the 6.0 using the intake, 750 Holley, GM Hot Cam kit and a set of headers. Im still debating whether what rear end to use. I got inspired by one of the FAQ boards into fortifying the 10 bolt to handle enough abuse. The 6.0 i found was from a Hummer H2 that had a wreck, no damage to the engine, and had 17,000 miles so the engine is just ready to bolt on

 

So a few things, friday my wife suprised me with a trip down to a junkyard she had found. ( I LOVE HER SO MUCH ) and we get there and i am like what in the world babe where are we at. the junkyard had no joke like 30 to 45 thirdgens. So i found stuff i needed for the interior and exterior. like new tail lights, interior panels. i got a question for ya guys do youthink i should go with the tan plastic? or the black? I am leaning towards the tan just cause i got tan seats and i am gonna be painting the car hunter green so that would be sick! any input on this would be helpfull.

Engine
Ordered gasket kit, arp head bolt, and oil pan kit i found on lstech so the motor will be going back together here soon woot woot

 

Green cars look great with tan/beige interior but I would go black carpet regardless of the other interior color

 

ya i was gonna stay black carpet regardless of which color plastic i go with just tryin to figure that out. ya and i will agree green cars look awesom with tan interior

 

You need to hang onto that girl, she's a keeper!

 

oh ya i would have to agree with ya on that thats why i married her

 

Looks like you still have the whole interior apart, so do you plan on adding some sort of sound insulation?

I may have to confiscate those seats.

 

Black goes with anything. I have the gray interior that im sure lots of third gens have

 

the interior isnt completely put in cause i am gonna have the car painted so i want the door jams painted and all that jazz

 

Just wanted you guys to no that one of our members here lost his son, to a murder. very very sad, he had a build thread with his son over in the restoration thread called father son you cant miss it. his username is ternandez.


I got my oil pan in today, got my headbolts in yesterday but they were the wrong ones. they are same length and that is for newer ones i need 134-3609 or something like that. got my get gaskets in and all that good stuff so. here are some pictures.

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bought a engine stand woot woot
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For the powersteering lines, can i use the fourth gen power steering lines?



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I am going automatic, 4l60e so everything from here on out is pretty straight forward. the only thing is what crossmember should i go with? spohn? or hawks? ( i am thinking hawks )

PARTS LIST LEFT TO GO

Transmission 450$
Wiring (done by pocket) $$$$
Fluids 100$
Crossmember110$
oil pump150$
Headers700$
Exhaust$$$
Accessories150$
Throttle body150$
spark plug wires50$
spark plugs25$
Ecm
so i am gettin there just a few more things and she will be ready to start

 

I did.

 

so you used both of them??

 

Use the fourth gen high pressure line and you can just use a regular piece of hose with clamps for the return side. But since you have both hoses complete I would just use them as they are.

 

I also used the 4th Gen power steering hose for the pressure side.

 

those arent mine that pic was just for reference. but yea i figured you could use those lines i just didnt no for sure if it was possible. but i found a 4l60e tranny and i am going to pick it up thursday, my wiring harness should be here tommorow.

 

K so I just got back inside from working on the car. I was cleaning up the under dash wireing and all that stuff. Clean the motor and repainted the intake and valve covers got sick of the silver so here is the new look and i got a question in another pic

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Now for this switch, i can not seem to get the arm to go into it. or is there a arm that comes outta this switch that grabs on to the ignition switch arm. i dont know and i am confused cause i dont remember anything wierd bout taking this off. any body got any pics they can post of what theres looks like so i can get this part done it is really annoying me that is why i ended up painting my motor cause i was gettin sick of not gettin anything done lol so any info or help would be great thanks

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Comin along good man. Can't wait to hear her fire!

 

tell me about it lol. itll be sweet i cant wait for the intial start its gonna be sick, i have seen plenty of start up vids and people say that these things fire right up. my tpi took like 5 sec of cranking befor she would fire