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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2026, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By Zach
That malwood setup does look nice. Not sure if I...

That malwood setup does look nice. Not sure if I am in the market for another $1000 project and dropping the trans, maybe this winter. My TKX dealer didn't push the idea of a hydraulic setup on me...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2026, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By Zach
Not enough clutch throw?

Howdy, recently did a TKX swap in my 1977 Trans Am and I believe I am having a clutch disengagement issue, could have been an issue prior to the swap as well.

New McLeod flywheel, clutch and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2026, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By Zach
Appreciate the clarification. Car doesn't seem to...

Appreciate the clarification. Car doesn't seem to still have that wire, my harness is a mess from the previous owners. Just making sure it wasn't anything too important.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2026, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By Zach
77 Trans Am Cluster Help or Diagram

Howdy, replacing the circuit board in my cluster, also replacing some bulbs. I am curious what the bulb circled in red is for and what purpose the metal is supposed to have. There was nothing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2026, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By Zach
I asked McLeod and they sent me instructions to...

I asked McLeod and they sent me instructions to trim the bearing retainer/transmission snout which seems a little aggressive on a brand new TKX. Curious what everyone else thinks. Everything seems...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2026, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By Zach
Valid question but no it was installed correctly,...

Valid question but no it was installed correctly, unable to install the opposite way anyways too.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2026, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By Zach
Referring to the snout of the transmission, what...

Referring to the snout of the transmission, what the TOB rides on. I agree hard to see but the wear looks more pronounced in person, and it’s only been 50 or so miles… I have some driveline noise...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2026, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By Zach
Clutch rubbing on Retainer? TKX fitment 2nd gen firebird

Howdy, had my TKX on the road for about 50 miles and long story short it is out so I can do some clutch linkage mods. Noticed some weird wear on the clutch disk/hub, seems it is rubbing on the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-20-2026, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By Zach
Help removing Z Bar please

Howdy, dropped the transmission and I want to to fix all the clutch linkage slop. How they heck do you remove the z bar?????? I removed the frame side nut on the z bar, from what I understand I just...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-20-2026, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Zach
Did you custom make your Heims or is there a kit...

Did you custom make your Heims or is there a kit available? I was looking into it and, getting a clutch fork that supposed a heim.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-19-2026, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Zach
Old Clutch Linkage Ideas/Suggestions

Howdy, unhappy with my current clutch setup and I feel it is the cause of some issues and slop. I am not against a hydraulic setup, I opted out of it when installing the TKX. Also wondering if there...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-19-2026, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By Zach
Went with a Robbmc unit, made no adjustments and...

Went with a Robbmc unit, made no adjustments and fit perfectly, around .030 backlash. Not sure what the deal with that CVR one I purchased was, guess it'll collect dust until it finds a better match.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2026, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By Zach
Are you referring to 1/8” on both bolts or just...

Are you referring to 1/8” on both bolts or just 1? I’m just shimming the outside bolt to pull it closer to the ring gear. I fear adding more shims to get it closer is going to give me mounting...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2026, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By Zach
Mini starter suggestions

Howdy, I have had a CVR 5311 Mini starter for the past few years and I know it has been chewing up the ring gear with no shims installed. Did some transmission work and what not so I got a better...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-27-2026, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 199
Posted By Zach
Is this the correct replacement pinion?

Howdy, doing some differential work. Replacing the 3.23 with a 3.73 ring and pinion and the shaft looks different. I just want to make sure they sent me the right thing. 77 Trans Am 400/4speed...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-15-2026, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By Zach
Sounds good I appreciate it the help. Could I...

Sounds good I appreciate it the help. Could I bother you for a picture of your return spring and setup, etc.? I put the transmission back in yesterday with my old fork and it seems to be marginally...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-14-2026, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By Zach
New is about 10 3/4 old is 11 1/8. The clutch rod...

New is about 10 3/4 old is 11 1/8. The clutch rod dimple is about 10 1/2 on both. I might get a new one from firebirdcentral if I cannot get a better answer from here, hard to search for one as well....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-14-2026, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By Zach
Hard to say if my original fork was the ACTUAL...

Hard to say if my original fork was the ACTUAL original, but did some more hand testing with the transmission out of the car and I feel like I like the older one better, hard to say without it fully...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-14-2026, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By Zach
Clutch Fork Slop?

Howdy, trying to finalize my 5 speed installation and I am running into some issues. My original setup was wrong and worse so I have nothing to compare it to was just hoping someone could tell me...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By Zach
Brought the flywheel to the shop today so we will...

Brought the flywheel to the shop today so we will see how that turns out, thinking about getting a zoom mu5505-1a clutch, seems people like zoom and it’s one of the cheaper ones good enough for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-12-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By Zach
Sweet, perfect response, just what I needed. Only...

Sweet, perfect response, just what I needed. Only concern I have is the bolt pattern on the LUK 10.5, factory flywheel only has the 6 holes for a larger plate, and I took an 11 inch disc off. I can’t...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-12-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By Zach
Question 77 W72 Replacement Flywheel and Clutch

Howdy, first time posting in this forum, figured i'd check it out.

Anyways, I have a 1977 Trans am w72 with a 4 speed, all original and I am looking for input on my current situation. Clutch got...
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