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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 10:01:40 AM »

I'm glad you're not losing it. Every time I search for something I know I had, I begin to think I'm going crazy and I sold it, gave it to someone or loaned it out. It really messes with my head.

I have the same flare tool, but I haven't used it yet.  I hear they are pretty cool.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 09:55:50 AM »

Does anyone have other options/suggestions for an efi system that would be easier or cheaper.

From my minimal research, this Holley setup seems to be pretty straightforward enough that I could do this, even without any tuning knowledge

But I am curious if there are other, easier, better or cheaper options out there.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 09:52:00 AM »

No, I don't believe it does.  There are taps in the wiring to add outside senders, so you could probably program one in. I really want to do this just because.  I just have so many projects going.... We'll see how it all plays out. I have to drag the car out of the barn and see how quickly I can get some paint on it. If I do decide to try the turbo than the 301 that is currently in the car can stay. Otherwise I will rip it out and replace it with the nice one I got from you. I don't want to kill yours right off the bat....

All in all I am leaning towards do this project.

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Electrical / Re: Gauge wiring

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 08:59:42 AM »

I have 1981 wiring diagram, have to trace it a bit if it helps.

https://www.firebirdnation.com/threads/1981-firebird-wiring.572169/?post_id=1582610#post-1582610

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Electrical / Gauge wiring

« Last post by N PRGRES on Today at 08:53:28 AM »

Anyone have the wiring diagram for the plug that goes into the circuit grid on the back of the gauge cluster?

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Parts Review / Re: 76-78 nosecone support bracket repros

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 08:39:42 AM »

I never noticed the slight bend is this bracket until you pointed it out. The more I see, the more I am disappointed in repo parts. Honestly since it sits at the top of the core support, I would think it really shouldn’t rust out?

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 08:21:46 AM »

I did find a lot of stuff I either forgot or didnt know I had. When I bought this car it was literally packed full of boxes of trans am parts. I was joking with my son the other day that I should get a spot at Carlisle and sell it off. I found a lot of fasteners I did not know I had, some of the small parts I will be needing soon as well. I organized a bit, and took the stuff I think I may need and put it in one box. I am not a seller, but I really should do something with all I have. Once the 79 is finished I may do a purge.

As for driving, I have 2 sets of seats (did I mention the car came with a lot of extras ) and I put a black hobnail in there temp. The TATA seats are shredded wheat, not toast. Once I get the brakes straightened out I hope to put the front sheet metal back on. At that point hopefully it will be a short time before I can take a spin around the block. I have all of the interior except the seat covers. For the last couple of years I have been waiting on Legendary to have a sale. Its about to the point that I need to pull the plug and get them ordered. It should be the last big expense to get this car finished. When I did my 77 it was 99% finished before I put it on the road. With this one as soon as I am at a point that I can get it insured I will get the tags.

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Parts Review / Re: 76-78 nosecone support bracket repros

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 07:34:12 AM »

I found a spare nosecone top bracket #527359 in my collection so a couple extra comparison pics to add to those a few above.

It's a nice reproduction, it's just terribly incorrect and useless. Naturally,  I contacted both the seller and the manufacturer. No reply, easier to ignore and keep selling.

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (1) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (2) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (3) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (4) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (5) by Ben, on Flickr

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: NOS vs Reproduction

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 07:31:26 AM »

I found a spare nosecone top bracket #527359 in my collection so a couple extra comparison pics to add to those a few above.

It's a nice reproduction, it's just terribly incorrect and useless. Naturally,  I contacted both the seller and the manufacturer. No reply, easier to ignore and keep selling.

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (1) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (2) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (3) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (4) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (5) by Ben, on Flickr

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 06:17:08 AM »

Luke, I am looking forward to seeing you do this. Trying to do a turbo with carburation and crude timing controls was the Achilles heel of the 301 turbo.

Out of curiosity, does the Sniper EFI have a knock sensor?