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 Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 1154 Views: 501807 |
 Forum: Back Porch Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:12 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| Last post just for old time sake.
Last year I ditched the drag radials and put proper tires on the car with a set of Falken RT660. This..... this is the final ingredient that was missing. Car is ... |
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| Topic: Happy turkey day. Track video inside |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 3 Views: 10874 |
Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:53 pm Subject: Happy turkey day. Track video inside |
| Hi, Isaac!
Yes, still have my Firebird after 27 years. Although I am getting tired of dealing with all the issues and maintenance of an old car. Car is now just a fair weather bruiser-cruiser, ... |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 1154 Views: 501807 |
Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:43 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| Here's a video. It's going 150 mph at the top of 4th gear.
Even though the car sounds healthy, it's still a bit of a surprise when you hear it go all out. 
https://www.youtube.com/wa ... |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 1154 Views: 501807 |
Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:21 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| Tire compound didn't arrive by the day I was supposed to retry on the dyno. I doubt I'll be getting on dyno before the car is put away for winter. I guess it's just going to remain a mystery.
The ... |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:58 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| I've got fuel.
I've got air. I've got a tune. Rolled the dyno with tires spinning above 4K rpm and came within 4 HP of setting the naturally aspirated record. I go back to the dyno in a week for ... |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 1154 Views: 501807 |
Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:09 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| Still haven't tuned the engine yet other than drivability, which is pretty decent now. There's no point because the car is choking the engine from all sides: fuel, intake, & exhaust.
I've had ... |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 1154 Views: 501807 |
Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 8:31 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| I got the car running a few weeks ago but I've been chasing down bad noises with various causes. Right now the passenger side cylinder head is removed and I'm waiting for new lifters to show up. Hop ... | |
| Topic: Back in Black! |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:04 pm Subject: Back in Black! |
| That's neat! There's something about a Formula that just oozes muscle car. I really like them! | |
| Topic: Front wheel speed sensor |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:46 pm Subject: Front wheel speed sensor |
Hey, you guys are still here! 
Ya, I can calibrate each speed channel separately so no need for frequency to be the same. My idea was to simply use the trans speed signal for the rear whee ... |
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| Topic: Front wheel speed sensor |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:24 pm Subject: Front wheel speed sensor |
| What is the secret to adding a front wheel speed sensor on a 3rd gen? I want to program in some traction control with my Holley HP EFI. | |
| Topic: [SOLD] C4 HD 13" brake kit |
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:51 am Subject: [SOLD] C4 HD 13" brake kit |
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| Topic: Whereby Mountain Man rebuilds a steering column |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 11 Views: 36062 |
Forum: Garage Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:45 am Subject: Whereby Mountain Man rebuilds a steering column |
| Pretty much assuming the CC is near terminal. This write up has been saved to thirdgen.org
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/755949-whereby-mountain-man-rebuilds.html |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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| QwkTrip Replies: 1154 Views: 501807 |
Forum: Back Porch Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:43 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| LS7 is done. Just need to decide when to drop it in the car. This will be a 600 WHP thumper with reasonable street manners.
* LS7 stock short block (4.125 bore, 4" stroke). Forged crank, li ... |
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| Topic: Progress..... |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:27 pm Subject: Progress..... |
| I can imagine that a drag car brakes real screwy with all that rear traction and very little traction available on the front. Is this a case where it would be better to put the prop valve on the fron ... | |
| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:20 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| Cool, thanks. That gives me confidence I did it right. Taking a measurement is simple. It's knowing how/what to measure that is key!
I talked with Mamo and the numbers didn't seem to bother him ... |
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| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:49 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| Oh, good, the site is back up again. Just in time to ask for advice.
What is the proper way to measure piston height out of deck for purposes of determining quench? From what I am gathering, the ... |
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| Topic: TGO 'Car Of The Year' voting |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:44 pm Subject: TGO 'Car Of The Year' voting |
| Thanks, guys. More than anything I am pleased to know you guys are still browsing the cascadecrew site! | |
| Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:15 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
| I wish I could display pictures here. Getting pretty dry just typing messages.
I have a cam now for the LS7. I had Tony Mamo spec it out. Funny thing about it is that the cam is almost identical ... |
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| Topic: TGO 'Car Of The Year' voting |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:53 pm Subject: TGO 'Car Of The Year' voting |
| Gee wiz, I would have zero votes if it wasn't for you guys and me voting for myself. LOL!
Looking at the way things are going I think it is pretty much over already I voted as well That seem ... |
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| Topic: TGO 'Car Of The Year' voting |
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:58 pm Subject: TGO 'Car Of The Year' voting |
| Being January winner means it takes a long time for COTY contest to happen. Thread is now open. Check out the cars here,
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto-detailing-appearance/749846-tgo-2017- ... |
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