AmericanThunder
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Your dads car?
Xmas Toy ( TA project) come early
- Thread starter saleen 192
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Your dads car?
July92RS
Core Member
indeed it was
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
There were two that did it for me.
The very famous 77 TA driven by Burt Reynolds and the lesser known TA driven by David Carradine in Cannonball (Carquake). They made a big impression on a youngster at the time. They were quickly followed by a couple
of Matchbox cars bought with pocket money at a local toy store. I still own them today and they triggered a love affair that continues to this day despite me not owning one anymore.
The very famous 77 TA driven by Burt Reynolds and the lesser known TA driven by David Carradine in Cannonball (Carquake). They made a big impression on a youngster at the time. They were quickly followed by a couple
of Matchbox cars bought with pocket money at a local toy store. I still own them today and they triggered a love affair that continues to this day despite me not owning one anymore.
Nice TA. I do like the look of the 2nd gens.
July92RS
Core Member
Will
Core Member
Ditto!! I also fell in love with 2nd Gen Birds the moment I saw Burt drive the 6.6 Bandit TA out of the back of the Snowman's rig and still get the same buzz when I watch that again, despite seeing the movie about 50+ times lol
AmericanThunder
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I love them, but the driving experience is just not there for me. I would have to build my own version with modern engine, brakes, steering, suspension etc and that would take Hellcat money!
saleen 192
Core Member
ok guys a question , ok my trans am sits in garage alot so you have to crank the engine until the mechanic fuel pimp
has brought the fuel from the tank to the carb then runs fine,
now do i fit a non return valve inline on the fuel pipe or do a fit a cheap electric fuel pimp
mechanical say's it 9psi electric not sure beleave the rochester carburetor needs 6psi to run? so would i need a regulator and what type? or can the two pumps run toogether ?
has brought the fuel from the tank to the carb then runs fine,
now do i fit a non return valve inline on the fuel pipe or do a fit a cheap electric fuel pimp
mechanical say's it 9psi electric not sure beleave the rochester carburetor needs 6psi to run? so would i need a regulator and what type? or can the two pumps run toogether ?
saleen 192
Core Member
ok guys a question , ok my trans am sits in garage alot so you have to crank the engine until the mechanic fuel pimp
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has brought the fuel from the tank to the carb then runs fine,
now do i fit a non return valve inline on the fuel pipe or do a fit a cheap electric fuel pimp
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mechanical say's it 9psi electric not sure beleave the rochester carburetor needs 6psi to run? so would i need a regulator and what type? or can the two pumps run toogether ?
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has brought the fuel from the tank to the carb then runs fine,
now do i fit a non return valve inline on the fuel pipe or do a fit a cheap electric fuel pimp
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mechanical say's it 9psi electric not sure beleave the rochester carburetor needs 6psi to run? so would i need a regulator and what type? or can the two pumps run toogether ?
chris68coupe
Super Moderator
Cranking the engine without firing after a long period can work to your advantage. It allows the oil (Which will have drained to the sump) to get around the engine a bit before firing. Some people disconnect the distributer spedifically for this reason.
saleen 192
Core Member
true chris it dose crank for along time as it has to pump the gas from tank to fill up the carb before it can run , puts alot of strain/use on the starter motor, so was thinking electric pump , the van,pony, and audi all sit for weeks before use and they fire straight up but all injected and electric pump,
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
Ditch the carb and put a fuel injection throttle body on complete with electric pump.
Job done.
Job done.
saleen 192
Core Member
Like spending my money a/t. LOL,,,
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
When it’s for a good solution, sure!!
saleen 192
Core Member
How many times you used that excuses on swmnbo then lol
renchero
Well-known member
best thing i ever did to mine. not only will it start better it runs better and it drinks less
Will
Core Member
It's interesting you should say that Chris. The Grand Prix is obviously fuel injected so it always barks straight into life and I've noticed that after it hasn't been started for a long time, there is a certain harshness to the engine the first split second. That's probably a few microns of white metal being taken off the main and end bearings lol.
Having said that, given what Ranchero has said, I would consider an injection conversion on the Firebird, especially as the Holley is pretty tired. Never fitted one but I'm guessing it's not a cheap conversion though?
chris68coupe
Super Moderator
I think what I said is more relevant to older engines with cast blocks and large oilways that will drain down easier when left standing for some time.
AmericanThunder
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saleen 192
Core Member
Nope leave that to the new owners if i ever sell ,
once fuel is there she starts and runs great fitted a reman rochester carb about 4 years ago been great, from summit racing,
just need to get fuel to carb as car sits alot, was hoping to get to all the shows this year with it but C19 put pay to that,
once fuel is there she starts and runs great fitted a reman rochester carb about 4 years ago been great, from summit racing,
just need to get fuel to carb as car sits alot, was hoping to get to all the shows this year with it but C19 put pay to that,
