# \#firebird **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/firebird/322.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [TransAm Revival Design Project Video](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transam-revival-design-project-video/200264)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transam-revival-design-project-video/200264 "2025-05-13T03:09:32Z")
I did a thing! I just posted a YouTube video about an automotive design project I’ve been working on for several months. It’s my vision for another Pontiac TransAm revival. Check it out. Feedback welcome! --- ## [GL4 or GL5 in a transmission that calls for ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gl4-or-gl5-in-a-transmission-that-calls-for-atf/194513)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gl4-or-gl5-in-a-transmission-that-calls-for-atf/194513 "2024-03-12T05:23:50Z")
I just changed the transmission fluid in my TKX, which takes ATF, and I used the same pump I used to use for the gear oil in the old Muncie GL4 or GL5. I sent some brake cleaner though it and put a little ATF though it f… --- ## [Headlights flickering on 1968 firebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flickering-on-1968-firebird/186773)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flickering-on-1968-firebird/186773 "2022-10-08T09:33:02Z")
Hello again everyone. I’m back with more questions and this time it’s about electrics. Since I’ve been driving more I’ve found a new problem. After having the headlights on for more than probably 20 minutes, they start f… --- ## [Can I get “creative” with brake lines routing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-creative-with-brake-lines-routing/185880)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-creative-with-brake-lines-routing/185880 "2022-08-23T20:01:26Z")
Long story short, proportioning valve or something in my master cylinder broke. Since it’s so old and unknown I’d rather just replace it all and while I’m at it I’ve always wanted to learn how to make brake lines. The o… --- ## [Clutch won’t fully disengage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-won-t-fully-disengage/185697)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-won-t-fully-disengage/185697 "2022-08-08T22:42:05Z")
Hello everyone, I was just able to get the tkx in my firebird, however now the clutch won’t fully disengage. When trying to make a small gap between the throw out bearing and the pressure plate fingers, I can’t turn the … --- ## [TKX pilot size and sealing the shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tkx-pilot-size-and-sealing-the-shifter/185453)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tkx-pilot-size-and-sealing-the-shifter/185453 "2022-07-25T04:06:34Z")
I want to start this by saying thank you to every person who responded to my previous thread with suggestions and help. And now I must apologize because I will basically be disregarding it. I finally was able to buy a t… --- ## [Muncie leaking worse than ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muncie-leaking-worse-than-ever/184624)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muncie-leaking-worse-than-ever/184624 "2022-06-16T23:22:57Z")
Hello again. For people who replied to my last post I want to start with thanks for everyone being so quick to try and help. I ended up trying to replace all the seals. Front bearing retainer, the shifter shafts, etc. I… --- ## [Leaky Muncie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-muncie/184062)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-muncie/184062 "2022-05-11T00:25:02Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on my leaky transmission. I know I said make and model is a firebird however I’m fairly confident this transmission is out of a 1965 chevelle if that makes any d… --- ## [73 firebird rev bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/73-firebird-rev-bumps/169331)
**Author:** [@nogains](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nogains)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/73-firebird-rev-bumps/169331 "2020-09-02T22:35:35Z")
I have a 73 Pontiac firebird with a small block Chevy 350(TBI converted to Carb) with an Edelbrock 1406 carb. Its in pretty good condition. I’ve been slowly restoring it and its almost mechanically sound. However, an iss… --- ## [Rev Limiter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rev-limiter/163063)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rev-limiter/163063 "2020-05-09T21:39:15Z")
I want to put a rev limiter on my carbureted engine, 1987 Chevy 350, and I was thinking of the MSD soft touch rev control PN 8728. I just have a distributor and a coil which is think means it’s an inductive ignition. Wil… --- ## [Thumpr cam on sbc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumpr-cam-on-sbc/163964)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumpr-cam-on-sbc/163964 "2020-05-07T17:22:02Z")
I want to know some peoples opinion on this since I have no idea about this stuff and I’m very inexperienced. I have a 1987 sbc 350 that I’m going to put in my 1968 firebird. It makes 250 hp and 350 lbs of torque (its a … --- ## [Is it possible to do a 3 point seatbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-a-3-point-seatbelt/163850)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-a-3-point-seatbelt/163850 "2020-05-05T21:31:04Z")
I want to make my car safer. I mean that relative to what it is now. I have a 1968 firebird and I love it a lot but I also like living somewhat. Right now all I have is lap belts. I know it’s probably silly but I’m not v… --- ## [M20 trans not shifting into 3 and 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/m20-trans-not-shifting-into-3-and-4/163762)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/m20-trans-not-shifting-into-3-and-4/163762 "2020-05-04T20:20:02Z")
I have an m20 trans from 1967 I believe. I don’t really have much of a history of it and before my engine blew it felt great. When I took it out I tried to go through the gears with just the small levers and it did fine.… --- ## [What should I do about stripped threads in head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-stripped-threads-in-head/162861)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-stripped-threads-in-head/162861 "2020-04-21T15:56:44Z")
I bought a Chevy 350 1987. I was trying to put the intake bolts on and one of them stripped the threads. Is the only way to fix this a tap? It’s one of the inside bolts and one that if it’s too long will push up against… --- ## [1979 Pontiac Firebird - cruise control activates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-pontiac-firebird-cruise-control-activates/162242)
**Author:** [@JamesBarrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesBarrett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-pontiac-firebird-cruise-control-activates/162242 "2020-04-04T03:09:34Z")
Cruise control continues to accelerate when activated. --- ## [First Engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-engine-replacement/161560)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-engine-replacement/161560 "2020-03-23T15:13:44Z")
I’m replacing the motor and it’s going to be my first time attempting it. I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on how to do it and maybe things to watch out for or check. Are there common mistakes people make or … --- ## [Flashing a Firebird computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-a-firebird-computer/131602)
**Author:** [@BeckyHale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeckyHale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-a-firebird-computer/131602 "2018-12-29T19:32:08Z")
I am looking for a person who can flash an 86 firebird computer. I am putting the motor in a 38 Ford PU --- ## [1974 Pontiac Firebird tach won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-pontiac-firebird-tach-won-t-work/127277)
**Author:** [@mikecomeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikecomeau)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-pontiac-firebird-tach-won-t-work/127277 "2018-10-22T12:57:14Z")
Changed HEI coil,cap. Now car sputted for about 10 mins but tach worked. Then tach stopped working and sputting stopped? --- ## [Changing 1986 Pontiac Firebird fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1986-pontiac-firebird-fuel-pump/124318)
**Author:** [@RandyPeltz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyPeltz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1986-pontiac-firebird-fuel-pump/124318 "2018-09-03T23:49:10Z")
What is involved in changing a fuel pump in a 1986 firebird? --- ## [Firebird headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firebird-headlights/121727)
**Author:** [@JeremyWX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyWX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firebird-headlights/121727 "2018-07-27T03:23:02Z")
Both headlights on my 95 Firebird illuminate but only one is actually popping up. I’ve heard this can be gears and I’ve heard it can be an actual motor and I’ve heard it could be some sort of headlight module. So if both… --- ## [Takes 3 cranks to start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takes-3-cranks-to-start-after-sitting/120330)
**Author:** [@JeremyWX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyWX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takes-3-cranks-to-start-after-sitting/120330 "2018-07-03T21:26:16Z")
I have a 1995 Pontiac Firebird with less than 50,000 miles. A couple weeks ago it started slipping into neutral while I was driving and I ended up having the transmission rebuilt. Since then it has had trouble starting. … --- ## [1999 Pontiac Firebird engine rebuild kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-firebird-engine-rebuild-kit/120016)
**Author:** [@DanielSeaborough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielSeaborough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-firebird-engine-rebuild-kit/120016 "2018-06-28T21:08:53Z")
Is there a complete engine rebuild kit for ls1 trans am --- ## [Walk away from a 2001 Pontiac Firebird with a history?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walk-away-from-a-2001-pontiac-firebird-with-a-history/119249)
**Author:** [@Vince11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vince11)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walk-away-from-a-2001-pontiac-firebird-with-a-history/119249 "2018-06-15T23:06:21Z")
I’m looking to buy this car but it has a rebuilt Ls1 engine because he blew a rod through side of engine. Is the car reliable and will it have more problems in the future or should I walk away? thank you --- ## [1970 Pontiac Firebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-firebird/117853)
**Author:** [@Mike14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-firebird/117853 "2018-05-24T02:50:52Z")
This car has been sitting for YEARS… It starts and runs but runs rough at idle. With some throttle its better. Electridal and timing components are new, carb rebuilt… I can hear some liffter noise. I’m trying to get it r… --- ## [Engine ringing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ringing-noise/62960)
**Author:** [@Longbow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Longbow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ringing-noise/62960 "2018-05-02T14:59:50Z")
My 1996 Firebird with 3800 series II V6 engine makes a ringing noise. The noise appears to come from the front of the engine (pulley area) and sounds like an old fashioned fire alarm. It usually occures after the engine… --- ## [My new battery won't hold a charge is it the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-battery-wont-hold-a-charge-is-it-the-alternator/107044)
**Author:** [@Summer.Kucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Summer.Kucky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-battery-wont-hold-a-charge-is-it-the-alternator/107044 "2017-08-20T00:56:49Z")
I just recently bought a new battery for my 79’ Firebird and no matter what I do it won’t hold a charge. I have to keep the battery on a charger all day before I drive it but even then I don’t want to keep it out long. I… --- ## [Electrical delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-delay/106528)
**Author:** [@shelbot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shelbot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-delay/106528 "2017-08-12T00:53:23Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2001 trans am and am having a strange delay in electrics. I’ll start the car, but it will be a good 20 seconds or so before I’m able to roll the power windows down or for the radio lights to come on… --- ## [Any Ideas About What Could Be Wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-about-what-could-be-wrong/105019)
**Author:** [@Summer.Kucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Summer.Kucky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-about-what-could-be-wrong/105019 "2017-06-18T00:39:32Z")
Hey Guys, I bought my car back in September and I love it to death but there are a few things that need to be fixed up. So, my Gauges aren't working and I am not sure if it;s the gauge itself or the electrical. My Gas g… --- ## [My first car- airbags question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-car-airbags-question/103783)
**Author:** [@thetimeywimeydoctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thetimeywimeydoctor)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-car-airbags-question/103783 "2017-06-01T21:06:14Z")
Hello guys. First time posting here. I had a quick question. Before I start, I want to let you know I'm 17, so please don't be so harsh on my question, it's probably a stupid question. But anyway, I'm getting my first ca… --- ## [Firebird will not crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firebird-will-not-crank/89804)
**Author:** [@lxfallxl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lxfallxl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firebird-will-not-crank/89804 "2015-04-29T19:10:48Z")
Hello i have a 1989 formula firebird 305 v8 automatic that im having an issue with. I drove to the next town over, on my way back it stalled 7 times, started back up everytime. On the 8th time it completely died. I have … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/firebird/322.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=firebird)