Bird Overhaulin: Richmond 5 speed driving impressions

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Richmond 5 speed driving impressions

1st gear is awesome.
Combined with the 3.08 rear gear, it takes off strong.
5th gear at 1:1, ~26" tire, 70mph is 2800rpm
Rips tires off at the track (wasnt all that proud of this run!!!!)

Shifting takes a little work. Have to sort of manhandle the transmission. Not a Honda 5 speed!!

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I started this blog for the purpose of keeping track of my Firebird build. I am not a mechanic for a living but a hobbyist. I am a father of two young boys. When I am not hanging out with them or doing God stuff, I am working on this car. It is my passion.

I do not have a particular build style other than this: My Style. The hope at the end of this is that this car will be thoroughly Pontiac and thoroughly second gen!

Hopefully this will be helpful and enjoyable to all who read it. I am on a tight budget with this car but have learned (and am learning) that it is very important to do it right. Sooo, it will be done in a manner that is both budgetary and functional. Just as so its burnout capable, that will be good enough for me.

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