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I really want to get started on it this weekend.
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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
I really want to get started on it this weekend.
Took the ceta to a local chevy dealer to replace the fuel pump
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Got the new tires put on yesterday. Adjusted the pinion angle of the rear, the best I could anyway. Rechecked all bolts and nuts from the install.
Torx Plus bits showed up today (finally). Now, I need to know if the transmission requires the torx plus bits or sockets? I thought I was told sockets and that is what I ordered... I received bits.
I don't remember and torx on the transmission, where did they say they were?Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
I was informed that the bellhousing to transmission bolts are torx plus.
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Originally Posted by cpop98ws6
Only Torx bolts on the BH were the ones I put on when I installed my QT SFI BH last summerQuote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
Prior to that none that I know of.
Maybe inside? :thinkin:
I may have to pull out the service manual and see what it shows. I'll post in our Eastern Members drag thread as those guys have had their transmissions in and out about a dozen times each.
Yes they are torx, and I am almost positive you need the bits.
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Originally Posted by cpop98ws6
That makes me feel better. Took me about a month to get these from the MAC guy.
look like torx to me. I didnt take the bell off though when i did my rebuild and upgrades.
Thanks! The Performabuilts do not include the bell or tailstock -- you simply swap yours over to the new transmission.
Oh so sorry I was thinking about my T56..... :lol: I feel like an ass :lmao:
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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
:rotfl: Yeah... some of us guys are stuck running autos.
there are days (when stuck in traffic) I wish I had an A4
Those are the days I wish there was a Trans Am only lane.......or I had a helicopter......Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Ditto, I would accept a Trans Am/Sprotbike only lane (My alternative mode of transportation while my ECM is in the mail= ZX10R, at least my T/A has AC)Quote:
Originally Posted by Knight
what a day it was i pulled her out of the storage,wiped her down pulled the t/tops off turned the music up & went for a ride i ended up hooking up with my 3 brothers all Camaros BTW & my cousin a T/A owner,we had a few beers,talked about plans for our fbodys,it was great getting together,this summer we gonna do it BIG in a MAJOR way fbody style
Drove me and my GF out to lunch with a friend of mines Rx7 then drove back home. Uneventful lol.
Changed out driver's window motor.
always fun lolQuote:
Originally Posted by zinkota
Put metal gears in the headlight motors, replaced my fog lamp bulbs, greased my adjustable master cyl pivot point with the pedal, greased all the roto joints and poly bushings in the rear suspension. took it for a ride.
Began the transmission swap... finally!
Today I will either drive it or hook the Battery Tender back up.
Just ordered new front fender liners from GM Parts Direct.
tightened a/c idler pulley (with the correct T47 torx socket),installed new a/c belt,and fixed y-pipe banging issue.
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Washed her up real quick, drove her to my softball games, then straight to the driveway... I haven't had plates on her since march and I just noticed!! That's just how much I drive her
Pulled the carpet, pressure washed it. Wired the stereo and components with larger wire, bypassing the monsoon amp completely. Added powered internal antenna, then reinstalled carpet, seats, seatbelts, etc.
How much did those run you? I need to replace my driver's side.Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
PS: You're talking about the inner wheel well plastic, correct?
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Originally Posted by ls1camino
Correct. I think they were $85.00 for the pair including shipping. Not too bad really. Figured I had better grab a set before they are discontinued by the General.
Thanks, I'll check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
Yeah, I have paid to have it done about 5 other times on other cars. Decided enough was enough and decided to do it myself. Followed the tutorial and it wasn't too bad. Of course I am pretty inept when it comes to this stuff and guys on that thread said they could do it in 45 minutes. Took me about 4 hours but it works!Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshuaGrooms83
New cats installed via GM warranty!
Ordered a new oil pan gasket and drain plug. Hoping that takes care of the weep that I have.
bought some new locking chrome lugs for the wheels. Old ones are rusty looking and non lock. Don't want to come out one morning seeing it on blocks. I would just run them over with a steam roller feet first for that.
had rear tires, or what was left of them changed out from 245-45-17 to kuhmo SPT 285-40-17.
Found out that the tick adj master is back ordered like three weeks.:cuss::brick::(
What is that?Quote:
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It replaces the factory gm master cylinder, and will hopefully give me 4th gear back. The gm master is too weak to compress an aftermarket clutch. This is probably a lot larger piston. What Tick's site says. Check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by 02transamce
Cool,mines a A4 performabuilt,guess that's why i didn't know what that was.
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Did an oil and filter change. Took it for a spin, and left a little bit of the new tires out on the road.
Set up an appointment today to have the tint redone on the car Wednesday. The original owner put on some cheap crap thats faded and bubbling. Also ordered a new radiator cap since the old ones lettering has all faded off.
Finally got my ECM back from Frost, so with new headers, ORY, Motor Mounts, Tranny Mount, and EGR Delete done, I slapped (carefully) the ECM back in and fired her up, sounds good. I took her for a quick drive after making sure nothing was burning or loose, she feels strong, but I still need to get her to an exhaust shop to tighten up the ORY and get it tucked up a little more. Can't wait :hyper:
I just mailed mine out yesterday for the new motor. He's got some time, so I'm not going to rush him.Quote:
Originally Posted by TransAmX2
Hard to not do that, eh? I've had the same "problem" all my life, leaving some rubber here and there....Quote:
Originally Posted by Knight
:yup: And with the new rear, there's no worries about leaving more than rubber on the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Too Fast
Now to get the exhaust welded up......
Yup. And I have 4 free tires on my car, off a '96? 'vette. Same size as ours, 275/40/17s. Goodyear GS-Cs, they have about 8,000 miles lightly driven on them, he wanted new tires since they were made in 1996. I will have no problem wearing them down the next 20k or so LOL.
I finally ordered my MGW shifter
Walked by mine to get the broom on the other side of the garage.
Installed the new SFI flex plate with ARP bolts, flushed the transmission cooler and lines, and leak tested the tailstock to no avail.
Getting windows tinted as we speak. Pictures coming soon.
Nice, When I worked at the Chevy dealership I would snag those GS-C take offs for my '87 TA all the time, 5 years never bought that car tires, they are like rocks in cold weather tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Too Fast
Just finished welding the exhaust on the T/A. Now, if it ever stops raining....it's time to do the spring detailing.....
Finally did the wire hide mod. And rewired the amp. I found out that the wire that was in there was 6 inches short of the battery when i rerouted under the wheelwell. Oh, well, at least I already had the wire waiting.
Got the 335s on 17"x13" ZR1s on the car today. I still have a lot of grinding, cutting and BFH'ing till I get the inner fenders safely away from the tires.
Teaser Pics (I'll make a thread when I'm done):
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275s vs 335s:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../Photo0048.jpg
Drove to the beach.supposed to go to a local 1/8th mule track sunday and race,but i think the track is closed,at least that's what their website says.oh well,still going to the beach tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by ls1caminoGot the 335s on 17"x13" ZR1s on the car today. I still have a lot of grinding, cutting and BFH'ing till I get the inner fenders safely away from the tires.
Teaser Pics (I'll make a thread when I'm done):
275s vs 335s:
:cool2:
Got some business to attend to this morning, but hoping to wash the car and go for a cruise later.
Loaded her up with beach stuff,sitting on white sand right now!
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Installed a ipod control unit for my pioneer head unit now just gotta decide where I wanna run the cords and unit to.
Washed the car. Youngest daughter came down with a fever....so I'm watching cartoons with her....
Installed the new transmission after one small hiccup.
What's the break in procedure for it?Quote:
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which beach?Quote:
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I did the wire mod today. Wife got off early so I can't do my next project.
Yes, I know I need to clean her. That's my 3rd project this weekend.
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There is something that is so scary just before you start cutting a big ass hole in your car. I swear I heard "Don't Fuck this up!" from someone and I was alone in the garage. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Knight
No set procedure... just get it running, top off the fluid, engage all the gears manually before checking the fluid (this will be done a couple times), and then some easy short distance driving with frequent stops to check for leaks and to verify the fluid level.
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Originally Posted by SMWS6TAI did the wire mod today. Wife got off early so I can't do my next project.
Yes, I know I need to clean her. That's my 3rd project this weekend.
There is something that is so scary just before you start cutting a big ass hole in your car. I swear I heard "Don't Fuck this up!" from someone and I was alone in the garage. :lol:
I felt the same way. :chuckles: Huge improvement getting rid of that mass of wires though.
and it makes so much sense to....
And then the durability check.....:chuckles:Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
Got mine out and drove it to work today. Had lots of fun.
Panama City Beach.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Man was it beautiful outside today.
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Originally Posted by Knight
Exactly. :D
i was hoping you'd over my way
My dad lives in pcb so we always go there.
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< put insurance on it today.
Still drives like a dream. Only squawked 2nd so far ;)
replaced broken AC vents, shoped online for more parts ;)
Installed the driveshaft, torque arm mount, starter, exhaust bracket, and O2 senders. Pulled the transmission pan to check things over one more time and connected the exhaust again at the rear axle. Have 6 qts. of fluid dumped in the trans, just need to install the auxilliary cooler and I can fire it back up.
So what exactly does this mod do for you??Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TAI did the wire mod today. Wife got off early so I can't do my next project.
Yes, I know I need to clean her. That's my 3rd project this weekend.
There is something that is so scary just before you start cutting a big ass hole in your car. I swear I heard "Don't Fuck this up!" from someone and I was alone in the garage. :lol:
Makes it look cleaner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whamhammer
Took some practice shots for the calender this year with my girl, drove around a bit, basic day. :)
Looks like the LR is on backwards.....otherwise I love the big ass tires on the back!Quote:
Originally Posted by ls1caminoGot the 335s on 17"x13" ZR1s on the car today. I still have a lot of grinding, cutting and BFH'ing till I get the inner fenders safely away from the tires.
Teaser Pics (I'll make a thread when I'm done):
275s vs 335s:
I put stripes on it.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...0_900613_n.jpg
My tick just showed up, woo, hoo!
Washed it, put it away in the garage. Picked up my nephew, it was a quick ride for 20 min and it managed to rain. So much for that....
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Originally Posted by RichWS6I put stripes on it.
Nice!
Watched the odometer go over 100k....running great! 26 MPG on a mostly highway tank of gas. Still have the OE clutch/front brakes, but the brakes are now worn out. On the maintenence list.
You're right...I switched them the next day when I took them off to take more metal off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Too Fast
I put on my new black C6 18" replicas with 275x35x18 BFG KDW's on today. When the weather gets better I will try and get some pics.
Had some tune-up type of repairs done. Then did errands with it. Putting around town, as usual. It will be kind of fun to take it on the highway soon.
Yesterday, I had a lid put on my car. While I was heading home, I passed by a wreck, stopped and helped out the guy that wrecked for an hour or two. I drove him several miles off to take him to his family, but ended up passing his family. Had to turn around and head back. Guy was cool, though, so I didn't mind.
Nice guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stinger
I've been there, even for as little as tire changing help :P. Been offered money before too, was odd haha. Denied of course.
He tried to offer me money, but I didn't take it either. He said I could get in free at a mud bog near by. Probably won't happen because he doesn't work at the entrance booth, but it's the thought that counts. Like I said. He was a pretty cool guy.
got my hood painted and put on all i need now is the grills for it
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did a couple of pulls past 130, vids to come
Very nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by mikey gavingot my hood painted and put on all i need now is the grills for it
Looked at them and thought o myself "damn they all need a bath" as I got in the truck to go have some dinner
Changed passenger driving light/turn signal.
Well, the site was down over the weekend, but i wasn't. I installed my lts, y, both pacessetter. They have more clearance now then before. I also changed plugs and wires. 55's and 8.5 mm Msd's. I also installed my tick master.
+1 for me in the war against shitty stamped suspension pieces.
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That's awesome. What is that piece? I took mine out a long time ago.Prob be a good idea to have one that clears.Quote:
Originally Posted by KMdef9+1 for me in the war against shitty stamped suspension pieces.
UMI tunnel brace for stock headers. It clears just like the stocker.Quote:
Originally Posted by az gt eater
