Third Generation F-Body Message Boards - Fabrication http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard Custom fabrication ideas and concepts ranging from body kits, interior work, driveline tech, and much more. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:29:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/images/misc/rss.jpg Third Generation F-Body Message Boards - Fabrication http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard aero gfx idea http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/550350-aero-gfx-idea.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:26:57 GMT i was wondering if anyone has ever thought about extending the aero gfx about 2" lower giving our cars more of a slammed look? or just taking a regular pre 91- 92 gfx kit and extending it and molding your own vents? i was thinking about that too and then running tubes from the vents to the brakes... ]]> Fabrication ChevyRS-305 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/550350-aero-gfx-idea.html Center Console http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/550024-center-console.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:23:11 GMT well lately i have been researching center consoles and i dont think i have seen anyone try this yet but, how would it look if i made a center... well lately i have been researching center consoles and i dont think i have seen anyone try this yet but, how would it look if i made a center console that flowed up to the dash pad like on a newer car. something like this that comes up in the center i have a berlinetta so i dont have the hvac switches and everything in the center its all around the steering wheel i had to put a universal radio mount upside down to install a head unit but i dont like how it looks and if i could fabricate this then i could mount my gps and mabye a touchscreen media center
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]]> Fabrication U.S.Marine09 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/550024-center-console.html procharger bracket http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549817-procharger-bracket.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:07:17 GMT Hi... After bending the long bolts that are holding the ATI bracket I decided to build something stronger. This have been working perfect this... Hi...

After bending the long bolts that are holding the ATI bracket I decided to build something stronger. This have been working perfect this year, along with a spring loaded tensioner. I also removed the lower "idler" pulley.









]]> Fabrication gta324 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549817-procharger-bracket.html Custom aluminum gas tanks http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549619-custom-aluminum-gas-tanks.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:17:12 GMT Anyone running a custom aluminum gas tank? I am looking at getting one made and just wanted to see some pics and get some thoughts/suggestion on... Anyone running a custom aluminum gas tank? I am looking at getting one made and just wanted to see some pics and get some thoughts/suggestion on what I should try and get made to get a better tank than stock.

As of right now I am looking at getting a tank made with a sump with AN fittings welded in for the fuel supply and return line. Not sure what to do about the fuel sender yet. I also want to get either plates installed or some sort of mounting brackets for the aeromotive fuel pump and filters.

Please post pics if you got. ]]> Fabrication SomeGuy25thZ http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549619-custom-aluminum-gas-tanks.html plasma cutter owners inside please http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549548-plasma-cutter-owners-inside.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:51:11 GMT been browsing a few,ready to buy and just curious if anyone happens to know how much electricity they burn. been browsing a few,ready to buy and just curious if anyone happens to know how much electricity they burn. ]]> Fabrication TIMMYS89GTA http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549548-plasma-cutter-owners-inside.html 3rd to 4th gen rear end swap http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549375-3rd-4th-gen-rear.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:55:29 GMT Will a 4th gen rear end ***. bolt into a 3rd gen shell? Will a 4th gen rear end ***. bolt into a 3rd gen shell? ]]> Fabrication chrispy383 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549375-3rd-4th-gen-rear.html Roll bar and C4 IRS swap project http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549374-roll-bar-c4-irs.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:47:29 GMT I'm installing a 4pt rollbar and a Dana 44 IRS from a '96 corvette in my IROC. Got started gutting the interior today for the roll bar install.

I'm going to install the rear suspension exactly like it is supposed to be in the Corvette, same angles and all, and begin my tuning from there. I wanted to upgrade my rear axle to handle my 383, but can't justify spending $3k on a 9" or 12 bolt that will hurt my handling and add weight. I feel the Dana 44 will give me the durability I need without adding weight and improving the handling of the car once I get it dialed in.

I'll keep this thread updated as I install the roll bar and rear suspension.



]]> Fabrication 1MeanZ http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549374-roll-bar-c4-irs.html S10 HEATER BOX? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549216-s10-heater-box.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:37:55 GMT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-1993-Chevy-S10-V8-Heater-Box-w-Motor... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-1993-Chevy-S10-V8-Heater-Box-w-Motor A-C-Delete_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cebe45ce5QQitemZ330375126245QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

WAS WONDERING IF THIS WOULD FIT MY 84 CAMARO?
SORRY ABOUT CAPS MY COMPUTER IS STUCK LIKE THIS BECAUSE OF A GAME IM PLAYING.

THANKS FOR RESPONSE ]]> Fabrication mesosneaky http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549216-s10-heater-box.html Auto Shift Plates http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549152-auto-shift-plates.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMT Has anyone here ever made or tried making their own automatic shift plate? it doesnt seem like it would be too hard but i've never done it before. My plan was to get a plate cut out of some sort of alluminum or light gauge steel, then cut out the slots for the shifter and such and then just take the lower part of my factory auto shift plate and just attach it to the new plate and retain a somewhat stock look yet eliminate the ash tray and put switches there or something. what do you guys think? Could i do it :confused: ]]> Fabrication IROC_U http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549152-auto-shift-plates.html rear disc swap http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549079-rear-disc-swap.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:23 GMT i recently got a 4th gen rear given to me that i was told was orig out of a 94 ta..... i was told u can swap the 4th gen rear disc to a 3rd gen drum... i recently got a 4th gen rear given to me that i was told was orig out of a 94 ta..... i was told u can swap the 4th gen rear disc to a 3rd gen drum rear??? can anyone give me sum pointers?? ]]> Fabrication camaro391z http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/549079-rear-disc-swap.html altenator/power steering brackets http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548917-altenator-power-steering-brackets.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:06 GMT I know its a long shot, but does anyone here have a template for alt/ps pump brackets? Kinda like the march mid mount brackets. I want to go back to... I know its a long shot, but does anyone here have a template for alt/ps pump brackets? Kinda like the march mid mount brackets. I want to go back to serp setup but dont want too spend a boat load of cash.
Thanks ]]> Fabrication TecHunter http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548917-altenator-power-steering-brackets.html Custom Lights? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548831-custom-lights.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:05 GMT I've been searching for stuff on this for quite a while today and have only really found ones you could buy. So could you please post some pics of anything you have done to any of your lights, i'm interested.
thanks ]]> Fabrication z.goddard http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548831-custom-lights.html I weighed the autocross car. It is a big fat pig. http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548651-i-weighed-autocross-car.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:07:30 GMT One of my friends just got a new set of scales so he gave me his ruggles scales(the ones that use bathroom scales) so I decided to weigh the car... One of my friends just got a new set of scales so he gave me his ruggles scales(the ones that use bathroom scales) so I decided to weigh the car today. First off I will say that they are homemade and he owns a sub 2000 lb car and they where accurate on that car. He was also able to have it set to read 1/2 the actual weight. I knew my car wouldn't work with the 2:1 setting so I marked it out for 4:1 and it was accurate with my body weight on it. Not sure how accurate they are at 4-5 times that weight.

First I weighed it without putting my weight in the drivers seat and came out to 3552 LBS. That surprised me because even though it is all steel it is fully gutted and the doors are nothing but the outer shell pinned to the roll cage. Then I started figuring out what I removed and what I added and I came up with removing approximatly 400lbs but I added back in 450 lbs including 200lbs of ballast towards the rear of the car because I thought my car would come in under the 3150 limit in my class if I ever got protested. I guess I really shouldn't be suprised.

I then added 200lbs to the drivers seat so I could set corner weights. Got the corner weights pretty well squared away and here are the readings
LF: 1016lbs
RF: 1016lbs
LR: 884lbs
RR: 884lbs

Pretty good huh? Corner weights wheren't even close to that when I first started.

About 53% weight is on the front but the strange thing is I added it all up at 3800lbs and that is 248lbs heavier after only putting 200lbs in. I guess it is possable that I missread the scales as the difference in the reading on the scales would only be 12lbs total(4 lbs per scale) and I did look at the before weights pretty quick, but the car is still a pig.

If I would remove all of my ballast and start replacing parts with lexan and Fiberglass I might be able to get the weight down to 3000-3050 lbs without the driver. I am thinking a fiberglass hood might be 75lbs less. since my doors are so gutted I might only lose 25 lbs there. Not sure how much a stock windshield weighs.30lbs? So I could lose 25lbs. The rear hatch is heavy so could I loose 90-100lbs with a lexan hatch? The front and rear urethane bumpers seem very light so maybe another 20lbs lose with fiberglass. the stock front fenders are allready very light so I am guessing I could only loose 10 lbs with both. Maybe cut away 30lbs of unneeded sheetmetal like the radiator support and start cutting out some of the interior sheetmetel but not sure that I could get more then 20 lbs there and of course the 200 lbs of ballast so that is getting me close to 3000-3050lbs but then I would need to add ballast to get back to legal weight. I don't believe that these changes would change my F/R weight bias for the better in fact they might get a little worse. I would really like to get it down to at least 51% on the front. Any ideas? it allready has aluminum heads. ]]> Fabrication rayar http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548651-i-weighed-autocross-car.html <![CDATA[B&M Megashifter Installation]]> http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548648-b-m-megashifter-installation.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:21:21 GMT I am installing a B&M Console Mega Shifter in my 91 TA. The instructions say I have to drill 4 holes into the original shift plate to attach the boot plate to the car. I am a little nervous doing this... Has anyone done this before, how does it come out? Any help would be appreciated. ]]> Fabrication MrPink http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548648-b-m-megashifter-installation.html Custom Shift Lights? Whats yours like? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548424-custom-shift-lights-whats.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:42 GMT Hey im just tryin to figure out how i want to install a shift light in my 91 Z28, anyone have in custom shift lights? Lets see some pics! :thanks: Hey im just tryin to figure out how i want to install a shift light in my 91 Z28, anyone have in custom shift lights? Lets see some pics! :thanks: ]]> Fabrication IROC_U http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/548424-custom-shift-lights-whats.html