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1996
« on: July 02 2014, 08:56:32 AM »
I recently picked up a set of the aluminum drums. Haven't got around to cleaning them up for install. Different thickness never even crossed my mind and I already have 1/4 inch spacers on the rear wheels
1997
« on: July 02 2014, 08:23:27 AM »
Larry, these are the stock GN rims...with the narrow sidewall MT 10.5's. Keep in mind that I run aluminum rear drums...so you'd likely need an 1/8th inch spacer to get the same results. I use the motorcycle track as the return road...so they do 'clean' the frame rails. If you check on MT's site...you'll note they sell 4 different 10.5's...with different sidewall measurements. These are the 28x10.5 x15S. I think the other one has a C after the 15. I normally grab up every pair of 28x9x15 slicks I can find on KIJIJI...as they have the same sidewall measurement as the 28" drag radial...and fit with zero issues on a rim with a 4" backspace. Grumpy ran a 4.5" backspace rim with a 1/4" spacer with a 28" drag radial. I just mounted a pair of 28x9 slicks yesterday with a set of Billet Specialty rims with a 4.5" backspace with an 1/8th" spacer...and they fit. I can post a pic if you like.
How big a difference is there in the thickness of the aluminum verses the steel drums?
1998
« on: July 01 2014, 01:32:02 PM »
At least one more trip...
1999
« on: June 30 2014, 09:48:01 AM »
Nice!
2000
« on: June 28 2014, 10:29:46 PM »
Sorry for your loss. Keep your head up!
2001
« on: June 28 2014, 09:41:19 AM »
Post the pics on this thread if you wish. I don't mind
2002
« on: June 27 2014, 09:45:17 PM »
Looks nice! The only heads that I ever ported were off a 1969 Ford 429. It took forever to get them the way that I wanted. At the time trick flow had not come out with their A460 heads, so I was balls deep into them not knowing a single thing about porting heads. No flow bench, so it was by the seat of the pants. I feel they turned out pretty well. Made a hard first gear pull one time in that old thunderbird and one of the motor mounts broke, jammed the throttle wide open. Before I could get to the ignition to shut her down, I glanced at the tach and was going past 7800. Never floated a valve and didn't throw a rod through the side of the block. Man, I beat the crap out of that old ford and she kept asking for more...
2003
« on: June 26 2014, 08:10:20 AM »
I may do that Charlie. Not in any rush to tear that spare engine down just yet. Need to get over and get the front aligned. It really bothers me to see my car sitting in the carport and only driven short distances on the weekends. I'm anxious to see how well she handles after the front upgrade. I may call you next week to set up an appointment if it's neccessary
2004
« on: June 25 2014, 08:34:57 AM »
I was looking at shift points around 5500ish. Probably financially better to port the iron stockers since I won't be using the heads to it's full potential. No reason to twist it up too tight for my goals and I want it to live through years of excitement! Any thoughts on the rev x grinds from mike over at full throttle. I see that his grinds are a tad different. The 210/215 looks interesting.
I need to get to work. No time to research any more this morning. Thanks for the responses!
2005
« on: June 24 2014, 03:24:29 PM »
I've got a line on a set of these heads that have been set up to run a roller cam, ie, the spring pressure. Any thoughts? A while back I asked for some flow numbers for stock heads. These things right out of the box flow a tremondous amount of air. I have a copy of the bench flow for the heads in question but just the website for the stock flow numbers.
Anybody running these heads? Stroked or stock? Camshaft selection for your combo.
I have a complete engine sitting in the barn that I would like to make a mid 10 second street monster with. You know, the occasional track grudge match machine and late model street killer. Basically a Timex.... Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin!
Talk to me folks...
2006
« on: June 23 2014, 03:36:21 PM »
Hydrostatic testing isn't cheap... Probably cost effective to go to one of those propane rental places and turn yours in for a full one with a good test date
2007
« on: June 19 2014, 03:09:45 PM »
Using one of those right angle screwdriver sure helps the process. Hope you found some speakers with the same dimensions as the stock ones. If not, you'll find that you may have to mount the speakers from the bottom of the dash instead sitting on the top of the dash to keep the upper dash trim plate sitting flush. I had to do this. Just move the nutplate from the dash to the speaker and then turn the speaker a little side ways to get it throught the speaker hole and inside the dash. Now the tricky part is holding the speaker up to the dash while starting the screws. It was super easy doing this with the instrument cluster removed on the drivers side and with the glove box out of the way on the passernger side. Good luck!
2008
« on: June 19 2014, 01:01:25 PM »
Yes, it will not start if you unplug the orange wire
2009
« on: June 17 2014, 12:22:36 PM »
Wish they would have tested an intercooler that was only painted on one side. Like with a front mount... paint the side facing the radiator and leave the other side un-painted. Maybe make the best of both situations.... and the shiny part is out there for all to see
2010
« on: June 09 2014, 08:47:13 AM »
The only thing I don't like is getting in, and out of them, lol!
I remember when I was a kid hearing dad say he wouldn't ever get a vette because getting in and out of it all the time would get old. I thought he was nuts.
now I understand. 
grumpy, would you or anyone else happen to remember if there is any gear indication when selecting with the console shifter? or is it supposed to line up with the gear your in and that's all? no light like on the regals?
I have an 89 GTA and would think they are the same car minus the drive train. There is no indication of what gear you have selected. Just lines up next to the letter. I may have mis-understood your post but my TR has a light that does move with the shifter
awesome! thanks! I have a 89 base firebird I recently aquired, but unfortunately going to have to sell. will post it in the for sale section in a couple days when I can get some pics up.
One more question, is there supposed to be a indicator light in the dash somewhere when the cruise control is on?
no indicator on my GTA for cruise. Looked in the owners manual and didn't see one listed
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