It fought you because you were calling it a turd and for 2 videos straight have been beating on it. If someone was slapping you like that you wouldn't be too pleased.
the car is coming along great. the 80’s montage is like watching an A-HA video. augmented reality is awesome. i hope you had some great family time for christmas.
I really enjoyed seeing you deal with the float in the carb. Good to know I am not the only one that has to do the same thing 4-5 times before I get it right.
Love the video! You know how to capture an audience and entertain them with your mullet and short quips. After seeing all the carb trouble you went thru you really made me appreciate my TPI for once.
When the paper towels fell down the distributor hole, my stomach jumped and I instantly felt so bad for you because I've been there and done that before...lol
I think u nailed it with the 30yr old soundtrack. ....lol......I used to carry a small ball peen hammer in my car for those cold mornings when the floats would stick.......no I don't miss those late to work mornings.....just hurry up and pull that anchor and replace with an ls of your choice
Why don’t you look for the Air Filter Cover from the 1985 5.0 V8 High Output? It had dual and larger intake ducts. It also made the engine bay look a lot nicer and allowed for more air to channel into the carbs....look it up! 👍
Good job on the tune up and rebuild on your carburetor despite how much the carburetor putted up a fight. Great video and hope to see more updates videos. 😎👍👍👍👍👍
Matt amazon has return lockers all over. You dont have to mail that back to amazon you can click return and select a local locker and they'll refund your money. just put it back in the original packaging print return slip and then shove it inside the locker. When Amazon gives you the return slip it will have a code you type the code into locker and the door will open and then you just put the return slip in the item in there and shut it.
I had had a bunch of 3rd gen fbodies, ranging from LG4 to L98 and EVERYTHING in between. Would you say starting with a L98 car for a LS swap is best? I guess maybe it doesn't matter since the entire powertrain would be replaced, including all electrical
you didn't show the timing job? and how do I tell if my 85 TA has the 305 LG4 that I think it has? I'm a new owner, 2nd, with 66K and no history on it. Thanks
Tip based on experience: Use a green E85 rated accelerator pump diaphragm. I've had trouble keeping the black ones lasting for a full year on the blended gas.
Thanx for the video update.📹 It was a learning moment 📓 in watching how you solved a problem.⁉️🙄 I learned something new about replacing 🧰 the distributor ⚙️ assembly.🤓 Looking forward to your next video.💻 Have a great holiday.🥳 Happy New Year to you!🎷🎉🎼🥂 BTW: Next time you take the Distributor out...Hold on to the towel!😤 Those choice words...LOL!
FIX the passing gear cable, so it shifts properly when you mat the gas pedal it will hold the gears longer, instead of upshifting too early like it is.
Hey Matt, I hope you had a great Christmas! Looked like the TransAm was going to kick your butt, should have known that you would rule. I have to say when you were putting that rag in the hole I was thinking with my luck it would fall inside. Looks like we have similar luck🤣. The special effects are interesting but it’s hard to tell what you are doing. It does make your arm hair look pretty scary 😳. Keep up the great job and have a safe and Happy New Year! Thanks, DC
How do I hook up a electric fan from battery to a toggle switch I bought a 87 iroc z28 and the guy burnt the fan out cause he didnt rig it up right and had a ton of useless wires that I ripped out
He also screwed up the universal TV cable I'm gonna take that to someone cause I cant get the old one out I can lower the transmission but I cant take it out to get the old tv cable out
If you haven’t already, putting a performance timing curve in the HEI it will release the power. Start the curve early +- 1200-1500 rpms all in by +- 2000-2200 rpms with a total timing of 36 degrees. Try it 😉👍
Well the car sometime idles a little high but if you kill the engine and wait a few min's and start it back up it seem to be fine. Now I've done a lot of work on the car I've put a new gas tank and fuel pump and new injectors as well as the IAC and the TPS sensors . And just like you I put a new distributor in as well. The guy I bought the car from kinda ripped me off a bit I paid to much for the car but I love it and its my daily driver.
That what I've been thinking it may be so I'll give it a try . Say by any chance do you know where I could fine a speedometer circuit broad my speedometer stopped working a long time ago and the junkyards around here don't have any third gen's. Well anyway thanks for the info and I hope you have a great New Years.
Love the videos makes me want to do so much to my tahoe. Don't know if the wife will let me start that addiction until the kids get out of daycare and we have a bit more pocket change lol.
Downvote. LS swaps are so over done. If a swap is done, it should be back to a period correct engine. It sucks that someone already did a swap. But at least it's sorta period correct. Older, but would have been available to the market in 86. But the idea would be to find another accurate 86 engine to put in there. Make it right. (that's what we need, a Mike Holmes of mechanics)
What this care REALLY wants (needs) is chassis stiffening. Especially with it being a T-top car. The 4th Gens are a good 45% stiffer for a reason (and even then I still added monster SFCs to my 02).
i'm gonna rain on your parade. The plate that you replaced in the rear section with the pretty purple anodized plating, well i would have sanded it to the same thickness as the original. The company logo was more important to the chinese manufacture than the hot rodder. That's my $0.02 worth.
It can really only go in one way. Just curious what didn’t you like about the edit? The filter over the timelapse or just the 80’s theme in general? Thanks for the feedback
@@lsxmatt It's been a while since I've cracked open a holley. As long as the brass one is air tight, you should be good. I'm old school. I'm not into the special effects. But's that's just me.
Love the filter on the timelaps. Y'all, its an 80's car. He's gonna do 80's things to the video, and wear a mullet wig.
She fought me on this one.....a lot.
The things we do for love lol
It fought you because you were calling it a turd and for 2 videos straight have been beating on it. If someone was slapping you like that you wouldn't be too pleased.
The 80's synth stuff is taking me back to my childhood. lmao Nice work on the T/A. Here's to a happy new year, dude!
TheANGRIERonE Not a happy new year anymore.
the car is coming along great. the 80’s montage is like watching an A-HA video. augmented reality is awesome. i hope you had some great family time for christmas.
I’ve got the same beast! Currently swapping a 5.3. Love the content !
How'd it go??
You should have seen my face when the rag fell in 😂 I'm guessing it was the same as yours 😳
Same here.
I really enjoyed seeing you deal with the float in the carb. Good to know I am not the only one that has to do the same thing 4-5 times before I get it right.
When that paper towel fell in WITH them shavings, I immediately stress for you bru😂🤦🏾♂️
That 80s cartoon thing you did taking the carb off was awesome.
Love the video! You know how to capture an audience and entertain them with your mullet and short quips. After seeing all the carb trouble you went thru you really made me appreciate my TPI for once.
It's interesting the difference in the performance of the 3rd gens. MY 89 Iroc with the L98 will incinerate the tires by simply flooring it.
L98. Iroc. Duh it's gonna be different. C'mon man
Man I hope you end up keeping the 350 in here, so many ls's in these cars.
How about neither haha
@@trashbandit2449 it’s a firebird, what else would you put in
@@basshead9872 an LT engine apparently. That's why I said neither, he's already got the engine in
When the paper towels fell down the distributor hole, my stomach jumped and I instantly felt so bad for you because I've been there and done that before...lol
I think u nailed it with the 30yr old soundtrack. ....lol......I used to carry a small ball peen hammer in my car for those cold mornings when the floats would stick.......no I don't miss those late to work mornings.....just hurry up and pull that anchor and replace with an ls of your choice
That dashboard is immaculate!
Why don’t you look for the Air Filter Cover from the 1985 5.0 V8 High Output? It had dual and larger intake ducts. It also made the engine bay look a lot nicer and allowed for more air to channel into the carbs....look it up! 👍
Excellent job playing off the 80's vibes with the music and camera effect. You may be onto something with this. Carry on!
Good job putting time into the Holley. Most people would be chasing another carburetor or LS swap already.
Good job on the tune up and rebuild on your carburetor despite how much the carburetor putted up a fight. Great video and hope to see more updates videos. 😎👍👍👍👍👍
I woulda chased those spark plug threads before installing new ones. And yeah the old ones were NASS-TEE!
I usually put a mark on the firewall on where the rotor was originally pointing
Matt amazon has return lockers all over. You dont have to mail that back to amazon you can click return and select a local locker and they'll refund your money. just put it back in the original packaging print return slip and then shove it inside the locker. When Amazon gives you the return slip it will have a code you type the code into locker and the door will open and then you just put the return slip in the item in there and shut it.
Wow! That bought back some memories!. I did a Lot of third gen Tune ups when I was younger.
That is the exact colour Trans Am I had when I was 18. I miss that car. Mine was an '89 though.
The comic carb take off was amazing, how did you do that.
I remember changing my spark plugs on my 86 Camaro with LG4. Absolute hell lol
Headers, exhaust and intake will wake it up. Then add a cam, torque converter and 3:42 gears to take it to the next level.
I had had a bunch of 3rd gen fbodies, ranging from LG4 to L98 and EVERYTHING in between. Would you say starting with a L98 car for a LS swap is best? I guess maybe it doesn't matter since the entire powertrain would be replaced, including all electrical
you didn't show the timing job? and how do I tell if my 85 TA has the 305 LG4 that I think it has? I'm a new owner, 2nd, with 66K and no history on it. Thanks
Love the"creepshow" animated sequences
And 75 AUD for a completely brand new Dizzy
Which would cost close to 300aud here in OZ in incredible !
You need a "stranger thongs" intro to this series.
Thank you brother. Love your channel learned alot from you. Keep them 3 gen videos coming.
Tip based on experience: Use a green E85 rated accelerator pump diaphragm. I've had trouble keeping the black ones lasting for a full year on the blended gas.
I did that on one of my cars.
The 165 is worn cam lobes especially with a flat tappet.
Thanx for the video update.📹 It was a learning moment 📓 in watching how you solved a problem.⁉️🙄
I learned something new about replacing 🧰 the distributor ⚙️ assembly.🤓
Looking forward to your next video.💻 Have a great holiday.🥳
Happy New Year to you!🎷🎉🎼🥂
BTW: Next time you take the Distributor out...Hold on to the towel!😤 Those choice words...LOL!
Do you know why there are so many parts available for Holley carbs? They need them. ;-)
Sounddd like it needs a torque arm bushing and transmission mount
Oh yea it does😂
Sometimes things just want to be difficult! Great video!
Gotta know what song is playing when your putting the rebuild the carb on the bench?
like an 80's video...cool as a cucumber
Great work matt as usual keep at it
Matt bring sheet metal screw with you and you can put it in secondary to make manual open it case it doesn’t work.
Im pretty sure the engine just doesn’t need the extra air. They’re definitely functional though, so if the engine wants it they should open👍
Try engine restore on this. It helps with horsepower, low compression, and a couple other things
Sometimes you just need a bigger hammer. Keep up the great work!
Honestly, when I redo plug wires, I always get some wrong!
Oh I felt it when that paper towel went it.
Are there directions how to put the carb back together?
Loving this series!
Needs gears, shift kit
Hi could you please tell me what type of distributor is that? Also what type of spark plugs do you use? How much do you gap the spark plugs.
Its a cheap ebay distributor. I think it was like 50 bucks. The plugs are autolites and I gapped them at .035
Very cool cartoon effects!
Have you ever noticed when you sit near your Snap-on tool box you can feel your IQ go up? LOL Love Snap-on tools.
FIX the passing gear cable, so it shifts properly when you mat the gas pedal it will hold the gears longer, instead of upshifting too early like it is.
That's an ignorant comment.
Hey Matt, I hope you had a great Christmas! Looked like the TransAm was going to kick your butt, should have known that you would rule. I have to say when you were putting that rag in the hole I was thinking with my luck it would fall inside. Looks like we have similar luck🤣. The special effects are interesting but it’s hard to tell what you are doing. It does make your arm hair look pretty scary 😳. Keep up the great job and have a safe and Happy New Year!
Thanks,
DC
Is the bearing bb still in place under the cover with secondary diaphram
Yea its there
@@lsxmatt hrave you heard about the possible need to take oil pump cover off after bolting pump to block to make sure centered
How do I hook up a electric fan from battery to a toggle switch I bought a 87 iroc z28 and the guy burnt the fan out cause he didnt rig it up right and had a ton of useless wires that I ripped out
He also screwed up the universal TV cable I'm gonna take that to someone cause I cant get the old one out I can lower the transmission but I cant take it out to get the old tv cable out
Do you drive around without the tv cable hooked up?
I feel your pain on fuel and battery issues
If you haven’t already, putting a performance timing curve in the HEI it will release the power.
Start the curve early +- 1200-1500 rpms all in by +- 2000-2200 rpms with a total timing of 36 degrees.
Try it 😉👍
Didn’t do it yet! We have an advance kit going in once it hits the dyno.
I've been waiting for a trans am video 😭😭 Matt can you also pls link the the kit you used for the carb 👍
Great video!! I got a 92 Z28 5.7 TPI I wish I could pick your brain on an a small problem I have on my Camaro. But anyway again great video.
Whats up with it?
Well the car sometime idles a little high but if you kill the engine and wait a few min's and start it back up it seem to be fine. Now I've done a lot of work on the car I've put a new gas tank and fuel pump and new injectors as well as the IAC and the TPS sensors . And just like you I put a new distributor in as well. The guy I bought the car from kinda ripped me off a bit I paid to much for the car but I love it and its my daily driver.
It could be a vacuum leak. Maybe try spray some carb cleaner around the intake and see if you can find a leak.
That what I've been thinking it may be so I'll give it a try . Say by any chance do you know where I could fine a speedometer circuit broad my speedometer stopped working a long time ago and the junkyards around here don't have any third gen's. Well anyway thanks for the info and I hope you have a great New Years.
I love how you edit your videos, very nice.
32:53 When you feel all the 180hp from your smogger 350 ;)
Love the videos makes me want to do so much to my tahoe. Don't know if the wife will let me start that addiction until the kids get out of daycare and we have a bit more pocket change lol.
That cartoon view thing is terrible. Can’t see shit. Love the videos and content. Keep it up 👍🏻
watch ?:take on me" from ah/ha to understand the reference
Miss the Tahiti love the videos
I have a 03 avalanche if u have any parts ket me know
You in Queens?
Your channel is called LSXMatt yet your working on non LS engines. What am I missing?
Whoa my battery is on the driver side of my '86. Do you think yours was relocated?
Every one of these cars I’ve owned had it on the passenger side🤷♂️
Only the early thirdgens with the 4-cylinder Iron Duke had the battery on the driver side, which makes me believe that yours has been modified.
TPI and MPI V6 Firebirds have the battery on the driver's side to make room for the air cleaner
@@lb9gta307 ahhhhh good stuff to know! I am original owner and was wondering why mine isn't on the passenger side. It's because it's TPI!!! Thanks!
Johnny bravo 🤣 32:50
A 10.5 power valve will open sooner than a 6.5 resulting in more fuel consumption
This the exact reason i dont run carbs on anything
Under 200hp on the dyno definitely was wrong for a 5.7
Take 40, switch back to Quadrajet :-P
Love the cartoon thing
Turbo. Turbo the hell out of this T/A.
"Ls swap me... LS swap me... LS swap me"
Downvote. LS swaps are so over done. If a swap is done, it should be back to a period correct engine. It sucks that someone already did a swap. But at least it's sorta period correct. Older, but would have been available to the market in 86. But the idea would be to find another accurate 86 engine to put in there. Make it right. (that's what we need, a Mike Holmes of mechanics)
What this care REALLY wants (needs) is chassis stiffening. Especially with it being a T-top car. The 4th Gens are a good 45% stiffer for a reason (and even then I still added monster SFCs to my 02).
good distributor but crap wires = crap spark
grew up on 3rd gens bc of my dad
i'm gonna rain on your parade. The plate that you replaced in the rear section with the pretty purple anodized plating, well i would have sanded it to the same thickness as the original. The company logo was more important to the chinese manufacture than the hot rodder. That's my $0.02 worth.
I didn’t think it would be enough to clear the float. Even sanded the jets are still gonna protrude from the plate.
Chevy small block 400
Liked the vid. Thumbs down on the editing. Any chance that float was in upside down?
It can really only go in one way. Just curious what didn’t you like about the edit? The filter over the timelapse or just the 80’s theme in general? Thanks for the feedback
@@lsxmatt It's been a while since I've cracked open a holley. As long as the brass one is air tight, you should be good. I'm old school. I'm not into the special effects. But's that's just me.
Don’t do the cartoon crap .. also you never put the distributor down below
Hi
I love your channel. I’m new to the 3 rd gen world I love my 92 I am a dedicated viewer so keep it up!!! Check out my build if you get a chance.
Maybe don't try to talk so fast