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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-21-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 569
Posted By ericwy
Hey Leigh, do you think using a set of adjustable...

Hey Leigh, do you think using a set of adjustable shocks would allow the 17" set up to
ride more comfortably if set to a softer bump/rebound?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-27-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,093
Posted By ericwy
You just need to swap the open carrier for a posi...

You just need to swap the open carrier for a posi carrier. I swapped my open carrier for an Eaton posi carrier last spring.

FWIW, I ran an open 3.08 axle in my TA from 1984 to 2012. Great all...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-26-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 686
Posted By ericwy
I got a noticeable improvement by changing the...

I got a noticeable improvement by changing the rotors to SBC slotted rotors and a set of Hawk ceramic brake pads.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,093
Posted By ericwy
I would keep the 342s and swap in a 200R4 or a...

I would keep the 342s and swap in a 200R4 or a 700R4 that way you can have the
off the line scoot but also have long legs for high speed cruising. I went with the 700r4
for the steeper 1st gear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,430
Posted By ericwy
Given every engine is different plus you've got...

Given every engine is different plus you've got more cam, carb, and and intake than I
am. Running stoichiometric range is probably optimal for your engine. It only gives up about 2% fuel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,430
Posted By ericwy
don't laugh, but this was why i dropped in a 2...

don't laugh, but this was why i dropped in a 2 stage power valve. I cruise at 15.7:1. The
1st stage of the PV opens <10.5" and fattens it up to about 14.7. Keeps the part throttle
extremely crisp...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-17-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By ericwy
X2 on the vacuum advance and overly lean...

X2 on the vacuum advance and overly lean mixtures consuming more fuel. I have heard
some guys claiming they can run super lean mixtures. I ran across this chart when I was tuning my carb for best...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,430
Posted By ericwy
Here's my dial in Using an AEM wideband: ...

Here's my dial in Using an AEM wideband:

Holley #7054 4165 body 650 cfm spreadbore double pumper. #59 jets primary jets + 2 stage PV (10.5"&2.5"), #582 secondary jets + 6.5"PV
Engine timing : 16...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By ericwy
I posted this last spring when I was on a quest...

I posted this last spring when I was on a quest to tune for best gas mileage.
The results were pretty surprising.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699173

I like the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-28-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,110
Posted By ericwy
It took me about 20 years to get my mild cammed...

It took me about 20 years to get my mild cammed DD street trim 400 auto to dip into the 13's.
In the end it was about deeper gears, higher stall, and better traction.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 06-23-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By ericwy
Source located and cause found

Had the engine pulled.

Both left and right rear freeze plugs have been damaged by too long transmission
bell housing bolts that protruded through the 700R4 BOP adapter plate. You can see
the...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-20-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,229
Posted By ericwy
I don't have any sound deadening material in my...

I don't have any sound deadening material in my TA. Just carpet and its jute padding.
I think the bigger pipes also are more likely to have drone.

I got rid of the drone by isolating the exhaust...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-19-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,229
Posted By ericwy
No drone at cruising rpm which is about 2k with...

No drone at cruising rpm which is about 2k with my OD. It gets pretty loud at 4k. I had horrible 2K rpm drone with the "quieter" midas mufflers. Same 2.5 " pipes and x-pipe before the mufflers. I...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-19-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,229
Posted By ericwy
I am no acoustics expert by any means, but from...

I am no acoustics expert by any means, but from my minimal research its about resonant frequencies of the pipes which is determined by the length and diameter.

An analogy is a guitar string. If...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-18-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,229
Posted By ericwy
Make sure the exhaust is isolated from the body...

Make sure the exhaust is isolated from the body by the exhaust hangers.
I replaced very quiet 14" Midas "golden turbo" style mufflers with louder better
flowing 14" Dynomax super turbos. But I also...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 06-08-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By ericwy
Talked to the shop today. Dumb thing decided to...

Talked to the shop today. Dumb thing decided to seal itself up again this week.
They have not been able to detect any water from it until today. He said it definitely
looks like its between the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 06-06-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By ericwy
Thanks. I sent the car to the shop where they...

Thanks.
I sent the car to the shop where they can pull the transmission and hopefully get to the source. I am sure its going to be expensive, just a matter of how much. Hopefully just a head core...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 06-05-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By ericwy
Intermittent coolant leak

My 400 TA has been sporadically losing engine coolant for the past couple months. The radiator would be about a pint low every couple weeks. Crank case oil and transmission oil both look ok. Also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By ericwy
P255 60 R15 (27" diameter) Firestone Indy...

P255 60 R15 (27" diameter) Firestone Indy Firehawks



$1600 for the tranny and lockup converter in 2007. The Th350 stopped working so upgraded to the 700. To be honest though,
I was more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By ericwy
Thanks, its been a lot of trial and error (mostly...

Thanks, its been a lot of trial and error (mostly error) before finally sitting down and doing the research. I tried for years using a 3.08 axle behind the OD tranny and running super lean mixtures....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By ericwy
15 mpg city & 21 mpg hi-way mileage with a 400!

I know mileage considerations usually take a back seat with our cars, but I have been tuning for gas mileage and performance and got some good results:

The stuff: (see sig for more)
TA with 400...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-07-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By ericwy
I would drill a tiny hole at the end of the crack...

I would drill a tiny hole at the end of the crack for stress relief to halt its progress before making the repair.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By ericwy
I recently swapped from 3.08 open to 3.42 posi,...

I recently swapped from 3.08 open to 3.42 posi, which is about 11% increase in gearing. I did notice a nice increase in acceleration. When I swapped my th350 for a th700R4 with its deeper 3.06 1st...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-07-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 887
Posted By ericwy
What is typically used to determine the value? ...

What is typically used to determine the value? NADA?

I have always assumed that NADA's "Low Retail Value" was a reliable basis for a classic used as a daily driver.

Does the insurance...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-01-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,126
Posted By ericwy
Does a 1977 count as old? If so then I here's...

Does a 1977 count as old? If so then I here's mine: Drive it daily. Only thing not working is the cruise control...

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/ericwy_photos/TAnewShoesJPG.jpg
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