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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:53 pm Post subject: Project Update |
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Well since everyone else has been postin up progress i figured I might as well too. Its all good news so far too . I'll start from the beginning...
Well I put this 383 in my car and kept the 700r4 for a while. Until it took a turd on itself. Then I had it rebuilt and it did it again. So I said eff this I want a 5 speed! Hehehe I knew I was in trouble...
After being down for almost 2 months I took it on its first drive today! OMFG what a difference! I love this thing even more now (didn't think that was possible) . It feels faster and runs a hell of a lot better too. I was ripping through those gears lol I'll never go back to autos if I have a choice. Never. I'm still shaking and grinning from slamming the throttle. Anywho I just thought I'd let ya'll know that I am a convert to the 5 speed club. And I have to send out special thanks to Turbo_Jimi. I would still be searchin for parts if he hadn't come through. Thanks man! Peace...  |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Glad to hear. There is something fun about rowing your own gears. It makes all the difference in the world! |
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turbo_jimi Member

Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 1206 Location: Tacoma
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Happy to help...and have fun! _________________
1985 Z28 Crate 350, Hurst T-5, 3.23s, Flowmaster Under previous set-up: 143.82 rwhp 216.98 lbs. torque @4390 rpms 3/12/11 |
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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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I'm so happy now its ridiculous. And driving is a whole lot more fun now. Just takin it for a spin was awesome. Driving every day is gonna be sweet. I hardly ever smile but its impossible to not smile while I'm driving it, especially with open headers . There is definitely something fun about it. I'm gonna have a lot of fun with this thing. Now I just gotta learn some of the techniques for driving this thing lol  |
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popballz Member

Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 533 Location: Tacoma, WA
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Do you know all the parts I need to start collecting??
All I have so far is the trans. _________________ -Donald
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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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You'll need:
Clutch
flywheel
bellhousing
shifter
center console plate
clutch pedals
torque arm mount
and the under dash panel that covers up the wires under the drivers side. I just cut mine to make it fit the clutch pedal though.
I think I left something out though... |
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