First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Re: Head Knowledge and... by <hugoba@apcom.com> Re: Brake Booster Problem ? by <hugoba@apcom.com> Control Arm Repair by "Bad Acid" <bad-acid@pacbell.net> Re: Got it running but... by "Andrew & Kate Panek" <panek@inil.com> Re: Carb Selection by "Michael Howell" <fishgod@iglou.com> Re; Music/Song that defines the gen birds by "Ensom" <censom@home.com> Save the F body/a little off topic by "Keith Donmoyer" <kadonny@hotmail.com> Re: 8.5 to 8.2? by "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com>
(back) Subject: Re: Head Knowledge and... From: <hugoba@apcom.com> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:15:35 -0700 (PDT) Lee, One of the best ways to start is by making your car breathe better. The Eddelbrock Performer intake manifold is relatively cheap (about = $225.00) and a good investment (unless you already have a stock 4 barrel which is actually quite decent). A nice 4 barrel carb, probably a 600 CFM and then = a set of headers with free flowing mufflers (like Flowmasters or similar). These are relatively easy boltons that you can do in a weekend. >From there it gets more complex and expensive. The other thing to remember is that the method of measuring published HP = changed in the early 70's so what used to be a gross 325 hp engine would then wind = up being 200 something net. Hugo > From Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com Wed Apr 18 19:37:06 2001 > X-Originating-IP: [216.82.9.100] > From: "Lee Gilbreath" <firebirds42@hotmail.com> > To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> > Subject: Head Knowledge and... > Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 09:14:59 -0400 > MIME-Version: 1.0 > X-Priority: 3 > X-MSMail-Priority: Normal > X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2615.200 > X-OriginalArrivalTime: 18 Apr 2001 13:16:52.0321 (UTC) > FILETIME=3D[D52E3510:01C0C809] > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit > X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by = mx1.daemonmail.net > id f3IDGqN68459 > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Thanks to John and his link at www.wallaceracing.com I know it is likely = the heads I have are on a measly 200hp setup on this 400. It did not tell = me where the identification numbers are located (I think it assumes you're = supposed to know such simple things, eh?) Certainly nothing spectacular = since a Sprint puts out 215! > > Question is, how best to pump it up to 275-300hp? What sort of = cam\heads\intake\carb combo would be best? OK, I'll admit it - if it's = working (or was working) I can fix it, but I've never been into = performance engineering and could use some input - and I know some of you = out there know your stuff and would appreciate the help. > > Thanks, > > Lee > 67 Signet Gold on Signet Gold 326 Coupe > 68 Alpine Blue on Teal Sprint Convertible - in Restoration > http://user.icx.net/~lee4uhere/68bird >
(back) Subject: Re: Brake Booster Problem ? From: <hugoba@apcom.com> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:23:40 -0700 (PDT) Chris, It's possible that one of the plungers in the master cylinder is jammed. I = don't think the booster would do this but to verify it you can remove the two = nuts that hold the master cylinder on and pull it forward and then try the = pedal. If you can push it all the way down then there is nothing wrong with the = booster (since it simply passes on the movement but adds boost via a diaphragm and vacuum from the engine). If it's in your master cylinder you will have to take it apart and = probably rebuild it or get a replacement. Hugo > From Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com Wed Apr 18 20:04:50 2001 > Delivered-To: fixup-Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com@fixme > Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 08:25:24 -0700 > From: Chris Porter <fxstsb@qwest.net> > X-Accept-Language: en > MIME-Version: 1.0 > To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com>, > WWF > list <wwf-l@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Brake Booster Problem ? > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Got my Bird started last night for the 1st time in 3 > month's. Over the winter I did a lot of thing's, one of > which was to replace all 4 wheel cylinders. A friend and I > bled the brakes about 4-5 week's ago. When I started it up > last night, the brake pedal just goes 1/2 way down and > stop's. The pedal doesn't move after that, like you hit a > brick, no modulation at all. I didn't drive it, but the > brakes appear to hold the car from moving in the garage. > When I depress the pedal, the RPM's raise for a split > second. The pedal drop's and feel's the same, running > engine, or not. Does this sound like the booster, or the > master cylinder ? Or, both ? Thanks. > > > Chris > `68 350 H.O. Drop-top
(back) Subject: Control Arm Repair From: "Bad Acid" <bad-acid@pacbell.net> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:26:48 -0700 Here are the photos of the control arm mount repair that I promised. We Decided to fabricate a new plate, instead of building a cross member like = I had originaly planed. I'll post some more photos, and maybe even make a = real website when the Job is finished. http://www.geocities.com/bad_acid.geo/Control_Arm_Repair.html http://www.geocities.com/bad_acid.geo/Control_Arm_Repair_2.html Lance 67 400 Coupe
(back) Subject: Re: Got it running but... From: "Andrew & Kate Panek" <panek@inil.com> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 22:05:57 -0500 CONGRATS... HAVE SOME FUN FOR ME AS MY BIRD IS STILL GARAGE BOUND... ANDREW 69 CONVERTIBLE
(back) Subject: Re: Carb Selection From: "Michael Howell" <fishgod@iglou.com> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:22:45 -0400 Sorry... it's an Edelbrock...guess it's a 600... I've forgotten... SIN. I'll have to go look it up now! At 10:01 PM 4/18/2001 -0500, you wrote: >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >A lot of folks make that same mistake about the Edlebrock 650?? carb. = Mike >told us he was running a Edelbrock performer 4bbl and 650 carb, so I dont >have a clue as to what type carb he is running.Holley maybe?
(back) Subject: Re; Music/Song that defines the gen birds From: "Ensom" <censom@home.com> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:14:47 -0700 For me it has to be Neil Youngs "Long May You Run" it may not be a real rocker but it carries a lot of sentiment. Gotta admit that Queen's "I'm = in love with my car" is a great tune as well or Jackson Browne's "Stay/The = Load Out" off Running on Empty is also very good. Carl White Bird Hello, Summer is almost upon us, and in some parts of the continent we are starting to see the sun for the first time in months. Covers are coming off and V8's are firing - time for cruisin'.... SO ---- I'm looking for opinions on the "song, artist or other music that defines the gen 1 'birds" -- you know, the song that revs up YOUR engine while you're spending time with your precious baby bird. Let me know what you think! Thanks & cheers, -Duane Bender '68 V8 Coupe
(back) Subject: Save the F body/a little off topic From: "Keith Donmoyer" <kadonny@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:49:43 -0400 While we are on the subject. Who on the list has bought a Trans Am in the = past 2 years?? I am looking at them right now, looking at Ram Air 6 speed..WS6 I think? What are the opinions of the cars? I understand the whole safe the F body movement, but I also know that I would be shelling = out roughly 30k for one of these cars....alot of muchachos. Thanks in advance...would love to buy one for everyday driver! Keith 68 H.O. Subject: Re: Save the F body From: "Doug" <dcharnley@mediaone.net> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 18:52:58 -0400 Lets face it. The only way GM would be swayed is for everyone that is interested in saving Firebirds to cough up the dough for a new one. Maintaining that bottom line is GM's main objective. Can't blame 'em. Doug 67 400 coupe _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
(back) Subject: Re: 8.5 to 8.2? From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 07:50:45 -0500 I got a spare rear end that I want to do this on some day..... >>> x1r1@hotmail.com 04/17/01 11:03PM >>> First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... ground ring gear =3D less rotating mass! sweet too bad I just threw away a set I could have used. Rowan >From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> >This is from the classical Pontiac web site.......................... > > > >Hi, I've done lots of those change overs. Grind case and a little off the = >ring gear so that ring gear /posi assembly will install in your Pontiac >case. The ring gear will be fine, besides the pinion never touches the >outside of the of the ring gear. Remove big pinion bearing from Chevy, >remove big pinion race from Pontiac case. Take measurements of Pontiac >outer race, Chevy pinion inner race , and Chevy bearing thickness. Now go = >to a Decimal to Metric conversion table and change measurements to = metric. >Now call bearing shop and order bearing , it's a standard stock unit. And = >stronger than original!, (more rollers,hihger grade) Install 8.5 ring , >pinion, posi in a Pontiac case !! Pontiac axles will slide right in, no >worry on the c-clip for Pontiac uses retainer bolts. !! Now you all can = do >it, I've been doing this for years, developed it myself . > > >