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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-20-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By Razorhorn
Thanks! The web site says 40 ft-lbs in 10 lb...

Thanks! The web site says 40 ft-lbs in 10 lb increments. 'Preciate it!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-20-2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By Razorhorn
Torque Settings for Intake Manifold

I am replacing the intake manifold on my kids 78 Trans Am, 403 motor, this weekend. Anybody have the torque settings for the intake bolts?
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 06-15-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By Razorhorn
Head Porting - DFW Area

I'm building up a 400 street / slight strip motor (whatever that means) and am trying to keep myself from blowing money right and left. I wanted a little port work done on a set of 6x 4 cast iron...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-04-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By Razorhorn
I agree this sounds a lot like fuel starvation...

I agree this sounds a lot like fuel starvation and this is the first place I'd check.

The next place is the in-line fuel filter. I'm not sure about the 301 carb's, but likely the filter is in the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-19-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By Razorhorn
There is an economical solution that works pretty...

There is an economical solution that works pretty well for a driver. Take a look at the prism tape being sold on Ebay:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2007, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By Razorhorn
I settled on a local guy to do the engine build....

I settled on a local guy to do the engine build. He came with pretty stellar recommendations, but I do not know this gentlemen personally [yet] so I am going to hold off on my opinion and...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-07-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By Razorhorn
I bought a pair of Hooker Super Comps for my kids...

I bought a pair of Hooker Super Comps for my kids Trans Am a year ago and shipped them to Jet Hot for the sterling finish. Very good customer service, very nice quality work. I am very pleased.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Razorhorn
Goat - who built your engine for you? I'm a...

Goat - who built your engine for you? I'm a little north of you, but I'm looking for a good engine builder for my 400 right now. Of course, the closer the better.
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 05-02-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By Razorhorn
Just what I was looking for. Thanks. I'll look...

Just what I was looking for. Thanks. I'll look them up!
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-10-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By Razorhorn
Thanks, that's what I figured. I'm posting for...

Thanks, that's what I figured. I'm posting for replacement recommendations in the other forum for this model car. 'Preciate it!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-10-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By Razorhorn
78 TA - Brake Caliper Recommendations

Any recommendations on brake calipers for a 78 Trans Am. OE is not important. Reliability is most important, followed by performance. I see a lot of reman'd brake calipers including Cardone, Bendix...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-07-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By Razorhorn
Need Advice Before I Dive In

We have a 78 Trans Am with a brake issue and I wanted to run it by this forum before I dig into it in hopes of getting an idea where to start. Here's the problem:

Under normal braking, the harder...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By Razorhorn
Pontiac 400 Crate Engine - Where to Buy

Where's the best place to buy these from...assuming there is a good place? I'm looking to swap the 403 out of a 78 Trans Am and before I build one up from scratch I'd figure I'd look to see what else...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-14-2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 266
Posted By Razorhorn
Could be a number of things. I had the same...

Could be a number of things. I had the same problem with my kids 78. I heard a hissing sound under the dash, and the pedal was also spongy. In his case, he had a bad wheel cylinder.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-13-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,897
Posted By Razorhorn
Smile What's an orchid got to do with apples?

What's an orchid got to do with apples?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-09-2006, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 385
Posted By Razorhorn
Carb tuning can be an art form. I don't know much...

Carb tuning can be an art form. I don't know much about the Edelbrocks, but you can start your research by going to the Edelbrock web site and seeing what resources are available. Here's a good...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-12-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By Razorhorn
I FINALLY solved the brake problem on my kids 78....

I FINALLY solved the brake problem on my kids 78. It had similar symptoms as yours - stopped like a barge. One difference is the 78 has vacuum assist.

Anyway - long story short, the problem was...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-23-2006, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 369
Posted By Razorhorn
Interesting. No mention of the gold?

Interesting. No mention of the gold?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-22-2006, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 369
Posted By Razorhorn
I almost bought a platinum one, but the seller...

I almost bought a platinum one, but the seller and I could not agree to terms. I bought a gold 78 instead. Platinum looks good on these cars. The unique thing about the platinum one I almost bought...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-16-2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By Razorhorn
No, that's not what I'm telling you. I'm starting...

No, that's not what I'm telling you. I'm starting to think you're better off taking it to a shop. Good luck.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-16-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By Razorhorn
I did this a few months back on my kids 78. He...

I did this a few months back on my kids 78. He has the same drivetrain as you with AC. I installed Hooker Super Comps and did not have to lift the engine. I can't say for sure, but I doubt you'll...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-14-2006, 06:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By Razorhorn
Brake Fittings - MC to Proportioning Valve

I have to replace the hard brake line between the Master Cylinder and the proportioning valve on a 78 Trans Am. What is the proper sized male fitting on each end? It looks like 1/8 NPT but I'm not...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-13-2006, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By Razorhorn
Smile Keep us posted if replacing the proportioning...

Keep us posted if replacing the proportioning valve addresses your problem. There's at least one other person on this forum with similar symptoms.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-19-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 228
Posted By Razorhorn
Motor Brackets

Are the alternator, power steering, and AC compressor brackets the same for all 400 Pontiac engines? I am looking for all of these brackets for my upcoming engine replacement in my son's 78 Trans Am....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-12-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By Razorhorn
Olds 403 v. Pontiac 400 - Fiscal Responsibility

I thought I had a minor upper valve train issue with a 78 Trans Am, but it's looking like it's a little more involved. The Olds 403 is burning a little oil (half quart a week at about 100 miles) and...
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