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My other project- 1989 Base Model Firebird

Figured I'd throw up a build thread for my project/cruiser 1989 Firebird. It's a base model Firebird with a 305 TBI, 5 speed and 3.08 gears. It's supposedly a Kansas car, and nearly devoid of any rust. My brother and I bought it on a whim in Michigan when we saw it on the side of the road...
- Wade
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- Nov 16, 2018
- Replies: 37
- Forum: The Garage
How does this really mild 305 build sound?

I've got a tbi 305, it's a goodwrench crate motor with under 40,000 miles. I want to hop it up just a little bit. My plan is a set of bone stock 305 vortec heads, a summit brand cam with .278,.288 duration and .421,.444 lift. I plan to reuse the stock pushrods off my 305, and the rockers. I will...
- Wade
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- Sep 18, 2018
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Alternator not charging

Hello, a few days ago my alternator stopped charging my battery. It was working fine one night, 14 volts. I started it the next day and it is at 12 volts and the battery idiot light is on. I tested the battery- it's good, alternator is good, checked the fusible link from alternator to battery-...
- Wade
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- Aug 19, 2018
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
TBI SCSB nice dual exhaust and manifolds

Hello, after I put headers on my 1994 k1500, I ended up with an old dual exhaust and nothing to do with it. It is 2.25 pipes, mandrel bent, with some form of turbo mufflers. True dual, bolts to the factory manifolds and fits around all the 4x4 stuff and 4l60e tranny linkage. Some of the exhaust...
- Wade
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- May 25, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Forum: For Sale
Nv3500 or other manual transmission swaps

Hello, I've been reading some of the threads here and on other forums about swapping an nv3500 into a 4wd. Does anyone know whether an nv3500 from a Dodge ram or Dakota would fit? Alternately, has anyone done an nv3500 swap, or any other manual trans swap?
- Wade
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- May 24, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Transmissions
4L60E shift kit wisdom needed

Hello, I've been casting an eye towards a shift kit for my 4L60E. Just wondering what wisdom anyone might have on this subject, such as negative/positive side effects, what kind of difference I would see, and the difference between a "heavy duty" and "street/strip" shift kit. Any insight is...
- Wade
- Thread
- Apr 19, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Transmissions
Fire extinguishers

Hello, after a host of modifications to my truck, I am not all that trusting of it's fireproof qualities. So I have considered carrying a fire extinguisher. If anyone has any good mounting ideas, or products they have had luck with, please throw them up here!
- Wade
- Thread
- Apr 2, 2018
- Replies: 14
- Forum: OEM and Custom Interiors
Hooker long tube headers- clearance and fitment

Hello, I find that with reviews and such it is hard to find which headers fit what. I recently purchased a set of Hooker ceramic coated long tube headers for my 1994 chevy K1500 with a 350TBI. I will outline my installation process, what I have trouble with, and fitment for anyone else who wants...
- Wade
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- Feb 16, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Exhaust
Simple Mark VIII Electric fan install

Hello reader, Here is my guide to how I installed a Mark VIII fan in my 1994 K1500. I was new to the process, so if you are too, this may help. The materials I used include 8 gauge wire A volvo dual speed fan relay A 3 position switch A few colors of 16 gauge wire A Mark VIII fan out of a...
- Wade
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- Feb 10, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance