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Forum: Electrical Tech 05-27-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By B1rd
so close....

I put the old 6 cyl harness, alternator, and coil in with a v8 points distributor and am now getting spark. It seems weak though. I also put in a summit protorque starter and put the battery in the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-20-2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By B1rd
Yea im glad I found that chart too, it helped a...

Yea im glad I found that chart too, it helped a good amount
i put shims in the starter and even with the proper spacing it still cranks real slow
It might be causing an unnecessary drain on the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-14-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By B1rd
Question still no spark

still no spark!
Question, if the starter needs a shim (or two) would it totally prevent spark?
The starter goes but it seems sluggish…it is not normal yet. Would the fact that it is not spinning...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-14-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By B1rd
So then it's ok to hook the battery straight to...

So then it's ok to hook the battery straight to the hei for testing purposes?
Any idea what the spare black and black/pink striped wires are for or why my wipers dont work? Is it a good idea to hook...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-13-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By B1rd
new HEI and harness...no spark!

So i tried to start the 455 69 bird again today. I had just solved my starter issues (pink wire on s terminal, red on big term with battery cable) and got the engine to crank. Now the next problem is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By B1rd
i would build it 68 lemans's set up looks...

i would build it
68 lemans's set up looks pretty good

raiv55:Wonder how warm your legs would get with headers dumping there?
well it does get pretty cold in the winter
haha
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By B1rd
I'd rather not purchase another trans, given I've...

I'd rather not purchase another trans, given I've already got two serviceable ones to choose from. I've pretty much blown my budget on the engine build. As indicated above, I've still got to get a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By B1rd
Transmission Question

- I have a 1969 Firebird that originally was a 2 speed Powerglide car with the inline six.
- I am currently building the 455 that came with it: TRW forged 30 over, forged I beams from PPR, rebuilt...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-11-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By B1rd
Thanx, I'll check out the Hedmans. My son and I...

Thanx, I'll check out the Hedmans. My son and I are researching a "budget turbo" project for our '69 Bird. We weren't considering the RAM AIR manifolds because of the cost. I had heard there were...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-02-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By B1rd
shorty headers for 1st gen bird?

I've done a search of the forums but can not find the answer...does anyone make a shorty header to fit a 67-69 firebird? if so, is anyone running shorty headers on a 69? what brand? how do they...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-12-2006, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By B1rd
Woodgrain Dash Aplique

Does anyone know of a company that makes a Burlwood Dash Aplique for the Dash Bezel of a 1969 Firebird?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-08-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 596
Posted By B1rd
60man, thanx for the response.

60man,
thanx for the response.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By B1rd
Summit has them as well...part #...

Summit has them as well...part # (OFY-5043)...little more $ (202.95). Looks like they would be a back order though.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 596
Posted By B1rd
So, pls educate a novice... is it just easier...

So, pls educate a novice...
is it just easier (manufacturing wise) to raise the carb pad as opposed to lengthening the runners...or, is there a performance value in the raised pad vice lengthened...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-24-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 429
Posted By B1rd
looks sharp!

looks sharp!
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-24-2005, 10:50 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 18,129
Posted By B1rd
i'm in

i'm in
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-01-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,087
Posted By B1rd
Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-17-2005, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By B1rd
check out this web site: ...

check out this web site:
http://p075.ezboard.com/bsohcsix
lot's of info on the Overhead Cam Pontiac's and Sprint Versions
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-17-2005, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 225
Posted By B1rd
love the old ones...like "uncle Jim" (jpg#7). ...

love the old ones...like "uncle Jim" (jpg#7). What kind of car is that? how'd he do?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2005, 05:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 730
Posted By B1rd
I like the looks and lines of the old...

I like the looks and lines of the old stuff...it's like art.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 496
Posted By B1rd
Haggerty Collector Car.

Haggerty Collector Car.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2005, 04:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By B1rd
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-14-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 431
Posted By B1rd
Rebuilt my 69 with Eibach lowering springs and...

Rebuilt my 69 with Eibach lowering springs and PST poly bushings, KYB shocks front and rear, and added anti-sway bar to the rear. Handles quite well.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 325
Posted By B1rd
don't think the 3.55 will work with goatroper's...

don't think the 3.55 will work with goatroper's carrier. BOP had three different carriers in the 8.2 I believe, the following geer ratios for each...2.76 & down / 2.94 to 3.23 / 3.31 & up.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2005, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
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Views: 177
Posted By B1rd
Does anyone know of a good shop in the...

Does anyone know of a good shop in the Tidewater/Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach, VA area?
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