- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Trusted mechanic for 1979 Trans Am in Baton Rouge area?
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:23 am to swampthing
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:23 am to swampthing
0
Posted on 6/2/25 at 12:03 pm to swampthing
I have a 1971 Trans Am. Recently, my Pertronix distributor died while driving. Would crank all day. I checked the battery voltage on a meter and tried starter fluid to make sure it was spark and not fuel related, But I got nothing while cranking. So I changed to a new Pertronix kit after debating whether to return to points, and it started right up and is running better than before. Tommy who is now at Ragusa's on Government at Eugene is who my group uses for mechanic work that is out of our league.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 1:08 pm to jake wade
quote:
Kip Fabre
Yep, my relative.
Back in the 60-70’s, race anything, cars, boats, motorcycles, etc. good time to be living.
This post was edited on 6/2/25 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 6/2/25 at 3:14 pm to LSUDad
They have some really good lobe designs. I have used several of their camshaft’s for GM LS engines.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 3:34 pm to jake wade
quote:
They have some really good lobe designs. I have used several of their camshaft’s for GM LS engines.
No doubt. Theres a reason they ship cams all over the US. I need to stop by one day, a few friends want to take a look.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 5:11 pm to swampthing
quote:
Borg Warner T-10 4 speed. Yes - WS6 performance package / Y84 SE package. Only 1 of 1,107 originally built.
quote:
I have a 1979 Firebird Trans Am (6.6L, 400 ci engine, 4 speed; yes - it's black with t-tops!)
It is criminal with emissions standards that it only produced 220 HP.
A '24 Camry 2.5L 4 cylinder has basically the same horsepower (203 HP) and the 3.5L 6 cylinder blows it away with 300 HP.
I had a '78 Z-28 with a 350CI V-8 that got a whopping 185 HP and a top speed of 105 mph. A new base model Civic would be right on its arse in the 1/4 mile.
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News