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Pontiac - Street
03-11-2024, 01:57 PM
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How long do tires last?
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79firebird_99TA
Definitely not enough burnouts on these. I know...
Definitely not enough burnouts on these. I know the pics don't indicate the condition of the tire ... but I'm gonna run them for now
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Pontiac - Street
03-09-2024, 12:52 PM
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How long do tires last?
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79firebird_99TA
How long do tires last?
What is the general rule when it comes to longevity of tires?
The Firebird has been in the shop for the last 3 years and I'm looking to put it back in action this weekend. The tires are Cooper...
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Pontiac - Street
10-14-2022, 10:48 AM
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Clutch Linkage Change
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79firebird_99TA
I too am interested in that z-bar mod; anything...
I too am interested in that z-bar mod; anything that will help me to want to drive that car again!
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Pontiac - Street
10-04-2022, 11:29 AM
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Clutch Linkage Change
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79firebird_99TA
That's inspiring. I am going to order it this...
That's inspiring. I am going to order it this morning.
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Pontiac - Street
10-04-2022, 11:16 AM
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Clutch Linkage Change
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79firebird_99TA
I'm very interesting in getting the SpeedDirect...
I'm very interesting in getting the SpeedDirect kit. So you have that on your `71 TA? It says Camaro on their website which I'm pretty sure works on Firebird too.
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Pontiac - Street
09-29-2022, 02:52 PM
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Clutch Linkage Change
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2,388
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79firebird_99TA
Thanks for all the responses! I'll go with the...
Thanks for all the responses! I'll go with the SpeedDirect stuff!
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Pontiac - Street
09-25-2022, 09:33 AM
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Recommendations for gear reduction starter
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3,775
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79firebird_99TA
I went with the 9510 and it was right at 200...
I went with the 9510 and it was right at 200 shipped.
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Pontiac - Street
09-23-2022, 08:39 AM
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Clutch Linkage Change
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2,388
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79firebird_99TA
Good to hear. That's what I'm going for. Breakage...
Good to hear. That's what I'm going for. Breakage is what I fear. The way that those parts wear, I'm guessing it's just a matter of time before my clutch pedal hits the floor and I'm rear ending...
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Pontiac - Street
09-22-2022, 12:34 PM
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Yep... you got it...another cam recommendation
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79firebird_99TA
I agree. I'm right around 9.2:1 and that's a 400...
I agree. I'm right around 9.2:1 and that's a 400 with 6x-4s that were shaved .065"
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Pontiac - Street
09-22-2022, 10:27 AM
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Clutch Linkage Change
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79firebird_99TA
Clutch Linkage Change
I am looking to "upgrade" my `79 Firebird's clutch system starting with the linkage. I'd like to go rod ends on everything. I'm also thinking of going hydraulic.
I haven't driven the car since I...
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THE LOBBY
09-16-2022, 07:32 PM
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My dumbest automotive mistakes
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79firebird_99TA
I was changing the oil on my Firebird 400. I was...
I was changing the oil on my Firebird 400. I was going through a divorce at the time. The wife was there packing her things. I happened to see a new "tramp stamp" on her when she bent over to pick...
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Pontiac - Street
09-16-2022, 06:29 PM
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Recommendations for gear reduction starter
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3,775
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
9510 it is! Thanks.
9510 it is!
Thanks.
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Pontiac - Street
09-16-2022, 04:28 PM
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Recommendations for gear reduction starter
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3,775
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
I'm thinking about the Powermaster Ultra Torque...
I'm thinking about the Powermaster Ultra Torque 9410NM. Any opinions?
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Pontiac - Street
09-16-2022, 04:10 PM
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Recommendations for gear reduction starter
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79firebird_99TA
Recommendations for gear reduction starter
Hi. Been a while since I've been here. I've not driven the Firebird in over a year and a half. I'm wanting to change the starter from a stock full size to a gear reduction. I have Hedman headers. Can...
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77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
03-05-2022, 10:40 AM
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Key broke into the lock cylinder
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2,068
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79firebird_99TA
Oh yeah ... I swapped it out the next day. Not...
Oh yeah ... I swapped it out the next day. Not the first one I've replaced!
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Pontiac - Street
12-25-2021, 05:42 PM
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Opinion of LS build
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4,582
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79firebird_99TA
I never went that route. It's a stroked LS1. Here...
I never went that route. It's a stroked LS1. Here is a cold start.... and a warm idle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sK7_Qbh4qo
https://youtu.be/L6OPM8NFp80
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Pontiac - Street
07-06-2021, 04:50 PM
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Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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1,591
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
Good catch. I corrected myself earlier in this...
Good catch. I corrected myself earlier in this thread. I have a C6 not a C8.
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Pontiac - Street
07-06-2021, 09:12 AM
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Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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1,591
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79firebird_99TA
What's a bummer to me is that I never really...
What's a bummer to me is that I never really minded the Firebird's clutching that much. It's all I knew. Again, now that I'm driving that C6, it's darn near intolerable. I appreciate the input - I'll...
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Pontiac - Street
07-06-2021, 08:19 AM
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Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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1,591
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
Thanks for your input on that piece so that it...
Thanks for your input on that piece so that it could be made better. That's exactly what I'm looking for. In addition to the hard pedal, I've also got some clutch chatter and at times, there is a...
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Pontiac - Street
07-05-2021, 10:42 AM
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Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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Posted By
79firebird_99TA
I saw that kit and it looks very promising. When...
I saw that kit and it looks very promising. When I bought my C8 last week, I stalled it out once driving it home from the purchase LOL. Much shorter throw of the clutch pedal and very easy to push....
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Pontiac - Street
07-05-2021, 09:47 AM
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Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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1,591
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
That's interesting. I actually was looking to...
That's interesting. I actually was looking to change the z-bar and actually all of the linkage to something that I saw once. I can't find it, but everything was sleeved and not this rod in a hole...
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Pontiac - Street
07-05-2021, 09:44 AM
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Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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1,591
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
Good stuff. It looks the McLeod might be the way...
Good stuff. It looks the McLeod might be the way to go. Being that it's the 79 with the glass fuses, I'm reading that the 80 and 81 with it's blade style fuses protrude over more to the left and are...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
07-05-2021, 08:43 AM
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15
Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
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1,591
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
Looking to convert to a hydraulic clutch on the Firebird
Does anyone have any recommendations? I've seen a few vendors that make them and they seem pretty straight forward. After buying my C8 a few weeks ago with it's 6 speed manual, I said "hell no" to...
Forum:
77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
07-01-2021, 07:39 AM
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1
Looking for another Z-Bar setup for `79
Views:
794
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
This looks promising. Anyone have a hydraulic...
This looks promising. Anyone have a hydraulic setup?
...
Forum:
77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
07-01-2021, 07:16 AM
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1
Looking for another Z-Bar setup for `79
Views:
794
Posted By
79firebird_99TA
Looking for another Z-Bar setup for `79
After driving my newly purchased `08 Corvette for a few weeks - with it's 6th speed, I realized that the `79 with it's factory clutch setup may have to change. It took a minute to get used to the...
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