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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 14, 2024, 09:39:37 AM »

Not to get side tracked but with the detail you put into posts Ben I’d honestly like to see you do a write up sometime on that  RHD conversion and what went into it.

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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by Wallington on May 14, 2024, 09:10:41 AM »

Haha I'm not sure if it was even here or deleted, was confusing to explain and I gave up. I think.

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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by FormTA on May 14, 2024, 08:34:40 AM »

Man, I missed the seatbelt one. I'll have to go look for it now.

That one actually peaks my interest.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by FormTA on May 14, 2024, 08:21:04 AM »

Thanks!

So I spoke with Joe at TTAPERFORMANCE.COM today at great length.  I really appreciate his time and willingness to talk to me about this project. He had some good insights and if anyone doesn't know he is running 13 lbs of boost through the stock internals of his 301. So, we feel safe to run up to 7 lbs on pump gas (he is also running e85 but draw through).

He graciously offered to supply a duel outlet 1981 exhaust manifold to my project.

Well see how this plays out. I'd love to build this as I really think it will be a fun project.

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Mechanical / Re: Tilt Steering Column

« Last post by wheels78ta on May 14, 2024, 07:57:14 AM »

Thanks for the info.  I was hoping there wasn't too much difference. 

I made an offer and they accepted so the tilt column should be here in a week.

I'll get the kit and make it new again.

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Mechanical / Re: Tilt Steering Column

« Last post by Wallington on May 14, 2024, 07:18:52 AM »

I'm sure the parts can be swapped over, but one that is already from a manual would be so much easier and be like having spares to select from. These days I'd put a kit through one prior to install, new tilt bushes and the like, paint and install.

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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by Wallington on May 14, 2024, 07:11:16 AM »

I feel left out. Guy who bought his 70 model in 78, but the doortrims and handles have never been off since new...
If I was on the forum still I'd claim my RHD-converted 78 was factory since it's been that way for the 20 years I've had it. None seem to have resorted to build diagrams yet. Like Facebook, the stupid topics get replies, the serious ones ignored. I seem to recall my seatbelt post about which way the twist went also went ignored haha. Had to resort to many photos to see if my rewebbed seatbelts were the right way. As it turns out, one way to ID Firebird rear belts to other GM, as they mount up not down, opposite anchor, rambling now...

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Interior / Re: Console extra holes

« Last post by FormTA on May 14, 2024, 03:57:31 AM »

Sorry, Aus. I think I just bolted mine down in the center and called it good. I plan to put my factory radio back in do didn't bother attaching the console to the dash.

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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by FormTA on May 14, 2024, 03:53:37 AM »

See, it's not just you.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by 81Blackbird on May 14, 2024, 03:05:57 AM »

The bucking back and fourth usually indicates a warped flywheel. 
If it's the first time its being surfaced it should be okay.  When it gets too thin is when they usually warp easily.