"Bandit" (2bandit)
10/04/2013 at 23:25 • Filed to: emma
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"Bandit" (2bandit)
10/04/2013 at 23:25 • Filed to: emma | 2
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I found the correct placement for the motor mounts so they can be welded on tomorrow, I modified the heat shield on the starter so my headers would fit, cleaned up the outside of the transmission, and did some other little random things. Edit: Those are not the valve covers I am using, they are only on the engine to protect the rocker assembly from dirt.
DavidHH
> Bandit
10/04/2013 at 23:30 |
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You are putting in an effort, and finding all the small stuff is a pain. One hint, I got my sheet metal parts like valve covers blasted and powder baked. While I don't like the automatic, that's just me and I realize you didn't order it. Keep up the good work and remember the auto-mechanic's fluid, beer, coffee, or tea depending on your faith, lifestyle, etc.
BJohnson11
> Bandit
10/04/2013 at 23:46 |
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SWEET!! But, but, you gotta get yerself some ceramic coated headers. I'm thinking about new headers for my truck, and while painted ones are appealing because they're cheap, they will also rust within a couple of years. And that's in CA. I'd spring for the ceramic coating, but then again, that's just me.
Either way though, looks good. Gotta paint those valve covers.
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Bandit
> DavidHH
10/04/2013 at 23:48 |
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Yeah, sand blasting is an amazing thing. The covers currently sitting on the engine are an old set of covers off a chevy, I just placed them on my engine to protect the valve train from dirt. I have a beautiful set of stock Pontiac valve covers ready to go on.
I really didn't want an automatic, I just couldn't find a Trans Am of sufficient quality with a manual in my price range. I am upgrading from the th350 (3-speed) trans that came in the car to a 700r4 (4-speed) that is now bolted to the engine.
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Bandit
> BJohnson11
10/04/2013 at 23:50 |
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I'd love to ceramic cover them. I took some 2000 degree paint and painted several coats on them, so hopefully they will last a while. Those valve covers are only on the engine to protect the valve train from dirt (they came off an old chevy). I have a beautiful set of original valve covers ready to go on
desertdog5051
> Bandit
10/04/2013 at 23:57 |
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Nice. It's looking good Bandit. BTW, you are missing a plu__ :)
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DavidHH
> Bandit
10/05/2013 at 00:05 |
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Is the four speed an electronic or fluid controlled auto?
Takuro Spirit
> Bandit
10/05/2013 at 09:21 |
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No H/T for motor mount pic? :((((((
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Bandit
> Takuro Spirit
10/05/2013 at 11:39 |
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Sorry, H/T to Takuro and This guy http://transamcountry.com/community/inde…
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Bandit
> DavidHH
10/05/2013 at 11:39 |
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Fluid, the trans came out of a 1990 Chevy Caprice wagon.
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Takuro Spirit
> Bandit
10/05/2013 at 13:43 |
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PS. This is me there: http://transamcountry.com/community/inde…
Any other sites I should join and whore myself out to?
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Bandit
> Takuro Spirit
10/05/2013 at 15:11 |
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78Ta.com http://www.78ta.com/HTAF/index.php is the other main forum.
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DavidHH
> Bandit
10/05/2013 at 17:11 |
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A friend has a Transgo kit on a C6, D=Drive, L2=Just second, L1=Just First. I don't know what there is out there for your tranny, but there are improvements.
Automatic's don't always have to come last, there was a Camaro 350 auto that used to win the slalom, that had two brake petals and master cylinders (one for eache side). It's owner had a suspension shop, and this track car was a bit of an advertisement.