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Started by marksta Jan 12, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Last post by GTOStan Apr 25, 2012 at 8:47 pm
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#1 Jan 12, 2012 at 12:13 pm

marksta

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This is my TA as it sits. Getting ready to pull the motor. Gonna gasket match the intake to head ports. Apply some ceramic coating to the bearings, possibly the cam and pistons. HOPFULLY fix the oil leak I've had for a couple years. Thanks to Mark (aka Chum Brother) I may have it licked this time.

Also looking for a complete rear end with 2.73 gears in it. I'm tired of running 3500rpm at 70mph.

The heads,intake, oil pan, radiator and water pump are coated with a heat transfere coating of mine.

Keep on Pontiyakkin'

Mark
#2 Jan 13, 2012 at 8:31 pm

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Thanks for the shout out Mark , I love trans ams and I hope it shows....dont matter want type, f -bodys rock! as for a rear, I gave (sold) Heidi and Frank(see-ya) a rear from a 78 ta with 2.56 gears and was a posi., a friend of mine who just aquired a 79 Z28, has a rear end with (i Think) a tall highway gear, as his car does around 90 with a th350 trans and only at 3000 rpms, he wants a 3.73 axle that mike has, left me see what i can do i will let ya know b4 end of this weekend,.......good luck on that dang oil leak

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#3 Jan 16, 2012 at 7:34 am

SeeYa

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And the new/rebuilt rear is awesome too! I don't need it for speed, but it sure did help with gas mileage on the run!

Thanks Markie Mark!!
#4 Jan 18, 2012 at 7:37 am

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Originally posted by SeeYa And the new/rebuilt rear is awesome too! I don't need it for speed, but it sure did help with gas mileage on the run!

Thanks Markie Mark!!

always a pleasure to help out Heidi, cant wait to see your T/A Is any of the companys year one or restore offering any discounted parts, ?I need a deluxe seat cushion for my 80ta drivers seat there everywhere for around 190-225 bucks, can anyone do better. and any of the t top trims for fisher hatches.just checking before i go shopping.......oh and mark, todd with the 79 camaro has been out of town, he will be back on thursday, so i will get with him on the rear axle for ya...havent forgotten, just been busy.

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#5 Apr 13, 2012 at 6:56 am

chumbrother

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Never thought I would do this, but having to put air shocks on the rear of the TA, dang wifes bag is bigger then the trunk, women! gosh

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#6 Apr 13, 2012 at 8:30 am

ICRAZY6

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Originally posted by chumbrother Never thought I would do this, but having to put air shocks on the rear of the TA, dang wifes bag is bigger then the trunk, women! gosh

Wow, the things we do for traction! LOL

How's this thing go back together???
#7 Apr 14, 2012 at 10:49 am

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I had to put airshock'ems on the Little Red Head TA a year or so ago... dang thang just about squatted in the rear with a full size spare, tools, jack, clothing apparel, folding chair, extra this and that cleaning supplies... dang thang needed a lift in the dexterior portion if ya knowhatimean. Shocks work good though... level's her right out fine until you hit an alligator in the road. Hopefully Solargold's friends, the Klieberts, have 'em out of the road for us.
Do the Klieberts deal with dead alligators or just live ones?

"Ready to Roll Roy?"
78 WS6 TA, Original Owner, Martinique Blue, Coupe
79 WS6 TA, Mayan Red, T-Tops
and a couple of others that will remain nameless!
#8 Apr 15, 2012 at 9:03 am

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OK-smart guys---going over the Firehawk yesterday, the passenger side rear suspension stop is worn and the axle housing is smooth. It's been bottoming out a lot. The drivers side still has a factory sticker on the axle housing with no wear. The car sets level the clearance from the stop to the axle is the same on both sides. The spings look fine and the shocks are dry. I think it gets new shocks I'm wondering about springs. LS1 Tech doesn't have anything on this. Any ideas?

GTO Stan
'65 GTO Conv
'02 WS6 Trans Am Conv
'02 Black Firehawk
'07 Grand Prix GXP
#9 Apr 15, 2012 at 3:33 pm

marksta

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BRING ON THE BANDIT RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The car is together and running.

Had my buddy tune on the carb on Monday ( 4/9).

He added two degrees initial timing to it also. And the motor likes it.

It's set at 14 now. Motor seems more responsive, crisper when you hit the throttle.

Now to swap out the rear.

Best of all...........................I still have 3 1/2 weeks to go.

Havent looked under the car yet.

Keep on Pontiyakkin'

Mark
#10 Apr 17, 2012 at 8:07 am

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Originally posted by GTOStan OK-smart guys---going over the Firehawk yesterday, the passenger side rear suspension stop is worn and the axle housing is smooth. It's been bottoming out a lot. The drivers side still has a factory sticker on the axle housing with no wear. The car sets level the clearance from the stop to the axle is the same on both sides. The spings look fine and the shocks are dry. I think it gets new shocks I'm wondering about springs. LS1 Tech doesn't have anything on this. Any ideas?

What is your question? I've pulled mine out a few times and I'm all over LS1tech, same screen name.
Ken

How's this thing go back together???