Cascade Crew

Dewey316 · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:25 am Post subject: Something in January....

It has been quite some time since we have done a major gathering....

anyone up for something in January. Since we are holding off on the dyno, until spring time. I am sure we could still find something to do.

Anyway, feel free to toss any idea's you may have out.

Project_1986_TA · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:13 pm Post subject:

We could all meet up at my house and fix my car? Laughing

-JK

I would be up for something as long as it goes with my work schedule wich is always changing.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:45 pm Post subject:

what is wrong with your car?

EDIT: Oops... just saw your other post in the garage. No need to hijack this thread but I tried Wink

I'm up for something in January. This sucks a little bit because normally we are all full of crap (i.e. getting ready for the dyno). The change has created a bit of a vacuum in our schedule. Rodney better be damn impressive when we dyno Very Happy

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-Schultzy

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:22 pm Post subject:

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320

Midnight Sun · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:02 am Post subject:

hrmm... January...

Super Bowl party?

Too bad it is on a Sunday though.

90RSrocks · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:12 am Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:52 am Post subject:

I'm up for anything. Just need some noticed because I have no set days off.

Midnight Sun · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:01 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:16 pm Post subject:

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:28 pm Post subject:

kjprince · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:49 pm Post subject: Hello

Just wanted to say hello to ya all. new here. currently rebuilding a 83 bird and am always looking for someone to get pointers and general help with the rebuild. Herd about this forum through thirdgen.org

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:

Welcome Kevin!

Tell us a bit more about you and the car. Post up some pictures if you have any.

-Schultzy

kjprince · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject:

well here's the skinny on my bird, input is greatly appreciated:

1983 Firebird w/L4 engine and T5 tranny, I got her about 4 and a half years ago thought it was a runner got about 90% home when tranny grinded (and i do mean grinded) to a halt and had to tow the rest of the way. since then i have been able to get alot done to her because of not enough green. What i have done is replaced shocks and struts with KYP Gas ajust and all springs with hotchkis 1.5 drop springs.

Mainly i have been building a 305 from bare block all by my lonesome for her so i can get rid of that 4 cyl. why a 305? well got the the short block for real cheap (256 mb stick of ram swap with a friend for it, only $56 at the time) and also wanted to make sure of DEQ passing and didnt want TOO much of a gas chuger with gas prices right now. Got the bottom half of the engine done and hope to have the rest done by end of year unless i fine a fast way to make some money fast lol.

I am planing on going with twin pipes, PST front suspention replacement, change out the rear end with something that will drive wll all around and will handle the bigger engine ( got a 7.5 in rear with I think 3.47 ratio). I am also going to replace the interier with med gray ( is tan right now) and same with the seats. Depending on cost i want to spray her jet black but gonna keep her looking pretty much stock. I am planing on replacing the T5 with either a TH350 or if i can find one cheap a 700R4.

I have never done this kind of rebuild befor, have some limited work with and Uncle on OLDER cars ( 30's and 40's) and the work i have done on my 65 C 10 to get it running ( but thats another story lol) If you want to see some pics on what i have done with the engine and the shredding of the old tranny you can look at the engine page for the firebird at http://www.geocities.com/kevjprince/

If anybody is bord and would like to be there to help (either online or turning a wrench) I would never turn down help and will help others just to be able to learn anything i can. Deep breath.............

email me for any questions or ,more then likely, suggetions.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320

Sounds cool, with the Iron Duke and a 5 spd you should have either a 3.42 or 3.73 rear end. And it is as strong as the V8 because they are all the same in these cars. Do you have heads for your 305? I have a couple sets of the 416's and would prolly sell them pretty cheap. Smile

kjprince · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:13 am Post subject:

thanks for the offer on the heads but i got some HO head from the shop that i had the work done on the engine. traded my old heads that would have need sleaves to rebuild and about $100.
questions about the rear end though......so are all the 7.5's the same whether the car was a 4, 6 or 8? was it just a different gear set up then? I am wondering because this 305 will be pushing about 300HP and i dont want anything to snap back there. I was planing on putting a limmited slip or some kind of posi if i found one for cheap. I was thinking if nothing else going with a 3.73.

Sellmanb · Member Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR

not enough green, 305, and 300 horsepower ... which one doesnt fit here Smile

Actually, I think it's cool that you're killing off an Iron Duke... they were shameful lol.

I was going to offer you some smogger heads that need cleaned up, but looks like you have heads already lol. I dont have an extra intake though, sorry. Welcome to the club btw Smile

84transam383 · Banned Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 431 Location: bend, or