NATIONAL FIREBIRD and TRANS AM CLUB TECHNICAL SECTIONS Volume II

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1 NATIONAL FIREBIRD and TRANS AM CLUB TECHNICAL SECTIONS Volume II Reprints from the 1998 thru 2007 NFTAC EAGLE AVAILABLE IN CD, BY AND IN PRINTED FORMATS Volume I covering earlier publications and Volume III covering later publications also available from the NFTAC PUBLISHED BY THE NFTAC 5433 N. ASHLAND AVE., CHICAGO, IL U.S.A. phone/text: info@firebirdtaclub.com website: firebirdtaclub.com or

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3 NFTAC TECHNICAL SECTIONS VOLUME II PUBLICATION PAGE 1998 February August November February May November February May August November February May August November February May August November February May August January May August November February May August January May August November February May August 160 NOTE: Please note the ads that may appear here are reproduced as they originally appeared in that issue and therefore may be several years old and are not to be relied on for prices or information. Nothing may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the publisher. The views of contributing writers are their own and not necessarily the views of the NFTAC. Readers are warned in following any advice given and no liability either express or implied is assumed by the advice or opinions given by individual contributors or the NFTAC. Copyright 2018, NFTAC

4 ARTICLE INDEX Publication references in which NFTAC publication the article originally appeared and the year; the page number it was on and if a Question and Answer (Q & A), its position on the page and page number in this issue. Brakes Adjusting rear discs 2002 November Brakes shaking steering wheel 2000 May Drum to disc brakes 2002 November Parking brake 2002 November Carburetion/Fuel System '72 hood air scoop 1999 May Aftermarket ram air system 2000 August Air intake tube 2004 August Airflow sensor screen 2000 August Black residue 2006 August Carb size 2005 August Cold air induction 1998 November Fried fuel pump 2000 August Fuel injector replacement 2001 May Gasoline vapor smell 1999 May Gas smell 1998 November Intake manifold/scoop 2006 May Ram air intake modification 2007 August Stalling 2005 May Stock throttle body 2001 August Surging 2005 August TPI Installation 2001 February Tripower installation 2002 May Wrong gas 2000 November Cooling and Heating Systems '79 carb fit 2000 May AC recharging 2003 August AC removal 2001 November Cracked heater core 2005 May Downshift control cable 2001 November Cooling fans 2005 August Heater blower 2002 February Heater core leakage 2003 February Heater core replacement 2000 May Heater core removal 2002 February Low pressure AC port 2002 February iv

5 Overheating 1999 November Overheating 2001 February Overheats 1999 November Radiator hose collapse 2004 November Running hot 2000 November Running hot with AC on 2004 January Temperature sending unit 2003 August Water temperature 2000 August Windshield defroster 2003 August Electrical '06 & '97 headlight doors 2000 August nd gear start switch 2000 May amp alternator installation 2003 May th generation headlight fix 2002 May '88 digital dash 2003 May Another headlight fix 2002 May Computer checks 1998 August ESM reset 2000 February Electrical system transfer 1999 May Firing order 2002 February Headlight door noise 2002 November Headlights 1999 February Headlights to stay open 1999 November Hidden headlight repair 2000 May Horn relay 2004 May Instrument lights 2002 November Left headlight not opening 2001 August Low track light 2000 November Radio codes 2003 May Radio head unit 2004 August Radio problem 2003 May Rear lights 2004 January Service engine light 2001 February SES light 2005 May Stock headlights on 3rd gen 2004 January Turn signal bulb 2002 February Emission Controls California smog equipment 1999 February Fault codes 1998 August Red catalytic converter 2002 February v

6 Engine/Mechanical 4th generation headlight fix 1999 November Olds modifications 2007 February & 400 engine difference 2002 May '67 original engine 2000 May '80 Trans Am with February '81 TA engines 2000 August Belt replacement 1999 February Belt squealing 2005 February Bigger engine 2001 May Boring out 2002 February Cadillac engine 2007 February Engine hoist 1999 May Engine removal 2002 February Engine replacement 2002 May Engine seal replacement 2000 May Engine setup 1998 February Engine swap 1999 November Engine swap # May Check engine light 2000 August Check engine light pt May Horsepower buildup 2002 February Horsepower ratings 2000 February Idle stall 2000 November Insulating manifold heat 2004 November Manifold insulation 1999 February More horsepower 2000 May Motor mounts for May Not starting 2007 May Olds 403 power 2001 May Olds 403 specs 2004 August Olds engine 1999 November Peak performance 2001 May Power steering fluid 2003 August Ram air V engine 2000 August Rattling noise 2000 February RPM surge 2001 August Running rough 2001 February Supercharger 2002 November Starting problems 2001 February Vortec supercharger 2000 November Ticking sound 1999 May vi

7 Exhaust Aftermarket headers 1999 February Best Cat-Back exhaust 2002 February Dual exhaust 2003 February Edelbrock manifold 2004 January Edelbrock performer 2001 August Exhaust manifold bolts 2002 November Exhaust replacement 2003 August Exhaust system replacement 2004 May Flowmaster 2004 January Flowmaster exhaust 2002 August Headers 2002 February Headers for a May Manifolds 2006 August Muscle car sound 2005 August Ram Air III exhaust 2001 February Exterior/Body 400 hood 2006 May '78 Formula t-tops 2000 February '79 decal set 2000 August '92 model year paint 2000 August American hatch t-tops 2006 November Bumper emblem 2000 February Eagle decal 2005 May Fiberglass fenders 2005 May Ground effects 2007 May GTA emblem 2007 February Precut striping 2000 May Rear quarter replacement 2000 November Rear spoiler replacement 2005 August Shaker hood scoops 2000 November Spoilers cracking 2001 May T-top crack 2002 February T-top seals 2000 August Weather-stripping 2002 February Gauges Autometer gauges 2005 February Gauge Dial repair 1999 November Generator light 2002 May vii

8 General 14 second car 2001 August Questions 1999 February '70 1/2 value 2000 February '78 Redbird 2003 May '80 pace car 2002 February '99 Firehawk 2000 November Acceleration increase 2001 August Bat out of hell 2001 November Car storage 1998 February Differences in '70 to '73 TAs 1998 August F in F-body 2000 August First TA production date 2003 May Make '93 faster 2000 February NASCAR stickers 2005 February Performance chips 2000 August Performance hints 2002 February Performance testing 1999 February Power steering leak 2002 February Power to '75 Trans Am 2006 August Power to wheels 2006 January Research history of car 2005 February Restoration 1998 February Rocket boost 2003 May Rollover ratings 2000 February Service manual 2002 May Setting timing 2001 November Stated Value Insurance 1998 August Trans Am from Firebird 2005 August Turbo S.E. difference 2002 May Windshield washer 2002 February Winter storage tips 2001 November Windshield washer 2002 February Y-82 meaning 2007 August Interior Back window removal 2005 May Bucket seat replacement 2002 May Console replacement 2007 February Cracked dash fixing 2002 November Door alignment 2004 May Headliner removal 2003 August Hinges 2005 February Interior upgrade 2002 November viii

9 Loose windows 1999 November Parchment seat covers 2005 May Part Changeability 2001 February Rear deck replacement 2005 February Seat belt guide removal 2002 May Seat color 2006 November Seat covers 2006 November Steering wheel emblem 2006 November Steering wheel removal 2002 February Trunk release 2004 August Window relay 1998 November Numbers/Identification Decode 4th generation VIN 1998 February GM Vin Digit Identification 2000 May Vin Number Breakdown 1999 November Vin Number Breakdown pt February Oil/Lubrication The Dirt on oil 1999 May Oil changes 2004 August Oil type 2001 August Posi oil 2005 August Synthetic oils 2006 August Suspension/Handling Coil spring replacement 2000 February Limited slip additive 1999 May Lowering a 2nd generation 2004 May Rack and pinion 2001 August Shocks 2007 February Spring spacers 2006 November Suspension improvements 2005 August Stock Auburn gear 2001 August Thunking noise 2001 May Vibration 2002 May Vibration on 4th generation 2000 November Vibration problem 2002 May WS-6 first year 2000 August WS-6 package 2001 August WS-7 handling package 2003 August WS-7 suspension 2002 May Tires/Wheels ix

10 '70 TA wheel sizes 2002 May inch rims 2003 May '92 wheels 2001 February Center caps 2002 November Long shank lug nuts 1998 November Restoring wheels 1998 February Refinish rims 2002 May Restoring wheels 004 August Tire rotation 2000 May Tire replacement 2000 August Tire size 2004 August Tires 1999 February Tires pt November Transmission/Clutch/Drive Train 4.10 rear end 2002 May R4 transmission 2000 November Clunking noise 2000 May Clutch replacement 2000 November Gears 2006 May Hurst usage 2001 August Powerglide transmission 2007 February Transmission choice 2002 February Transmission leakage 2006 August Transmission service 2000 May Transmission swap 2001 May Transmission tuning 1998 August Transmission tuning pt August x