http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard Provide questions and answers about aftermarket parts for the Third Generation F-Body. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/550140-where-can-i-get.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:27 GMT Where can I get one of those carpeted mats that protect the dash pad? My original one isn't cracked and I want to keep it that way :)

Thanks,
Nick ]]> Aftermarket Product Review Njs305t/a http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/550140-where-can-i-get.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/550039-harwood-daytona-iroc-hood.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:24:49 GMT Is there any difference between the IROC hoods offered by Harwood fiberglass and american sports car designs. I want to get one for my '87 IROC but don't know which one to choose. Is one higher quality than the other? Why is the ASCD one $100 cheaper? ]]> Aftermarket Product Review joelovescamaros http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/550039-harwood-daytona-iroc-hood.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/549965-psiclops.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:13 GMT I just bought myself a psiclops and it really rocks. I am surprised no one has mentioned them before, I did a search without any hits. Image:... I just bought myself a psiclops and it really rocks. I am surprised no one has mentioned them before, I did a search without any hits.



Here is how it works...
Have you ever noticed that when you get new tires, or when you leave the tire store and the car drives so good, but after a while, making trips to the gas station filling your tires using cheap pressure gauges the tire pressures in your tires are not exactly the same from side to side. In effect your car then starts to slightly pull to the side with less air... The solution seems simple, make sure you have the exact same amount of air on both sides of your car.

The pisclops does this for you by filling two tires, typically your rear or front tires at the same time, you get a perfectly balanced pressure on both sides.

Made from real die-cast metal and not plastic too, there are three models, a 0#-15# "Pro15" for those drag racers, a 0#-60# called the "Extreme" and a 35# - 180# "XL180" that is for those high pressure things for trailers, spare tires etc...

I went with the "Extreme" Since I am not a drag racer.

I am honestly impressed... It lights up and everything. The only thing I will warn you, do not do what I did, and remove just the battery cover instead of taking the whole thing apart... I accidentally took apart the whole unit to try and put the batteries in it...

If your interested check out their web site:
http://www.tire-pressure-gauge.com/
I bought mine at http://www.vulcantire.com/psiclops_t...refad=EQUALAIR I got it in a week, and they had the cheapest shipping. And it was $10 less than the equal-air website...

If your into racing, or you like to have a nice driving car, this is a must have...

John ]]> Aftermarket Product Review okfoz http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/549965-psiclops.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/549860-ebay-cam.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:10:45 GMT I bought this engine and was told it was rebuilt not too long ago but the guy "forgot" the info on the cam so I'm going to have to get in there and tear it out and look at it. so far everything else looks good so I have no evidence yet to think the cam absolutely sucks, but I was thinking I'd like to get a performance one I choose. So I found this on ebay, let me know what you think

SBC Camshaft Kit Cam Lifters Chain Gears 350 HP Chevy ($100)





This listing is for a 350 Horsepower cam kit.
Includes Speed Pro Camshaft #cs1095r
Includes Speed Pro Lifters #HT817
Includes Melling Timing Chain and Gears #3-499s



Chevy 262-400 cid Hydraulic camshaft,
2200-5500 RPM Range,
291 intake/287 exhaust Adv Dur, Duration @.050 224 intake/224 exhaust,
Valve Lift .450 intake/.460 exhaust, Lobe C/L 114.
Application notes: 350cid/ 350 HP LT-1, L82 Hydraulic camshaft matches G.M.# 3896962
]]> Aftermarket Product Review rick121 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/549860-ebay-cam.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/549615-need-choose.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:56:22 GMT i posted this in another forum with no responses thought maybe to try here i want to use either fast ez efi system or the professioanal products... i posted this in another forum with no responses thought maybe to try here
i want to use either fast ez efi system or the professioanal products power jection III system

http://www.professional-products.com/EFI_3.php

http://www.fuelairspark.com/ezefi/default.asp

any one use either of these systems any info would be great ]]> Aftermarket Product Review destroyertta http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/549615-need-choose.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548735-90-92-guages.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:11:16 GMT Hi i would like to get some suggestions, i would like to change the guages in my 90 camaro they can be digital or not trying to keep it under the... Hi i would like to get some suggestions, i would like to change the guages in my 90 camaro they can be digital or not trying to keep it under the $500 point ]]> Aftermarket Product Review quick90rs http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548735-90-92-guages.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548656-b-m-megashifter.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:13:22 GMT I was planning on buying a b&m megashifter here soon. I've wanted one for a while and just haven't had the money. The only bad thing I hear about them is that sometimes they are hard to take out of park due to the cable usually having to be looped cuz of its length. Anything else I should know about them? ]]> Aftermarket Product Review carfreak614 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548656-b-m-megashifter.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548636-k-n-apollo-universal.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:49:11 GMT http://www.knfilters.com/universal/apollo.htm Has anyone tried these? Has anyone had a friend that used them? http://www.knfilters.com/universal/apollo.htm

Has anyone tried these? Has anyone had a friend that used them? ]]> Aftermarket Product Review 91zrokr http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548636-k-n-apollo-universal.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548330-hood-should-i-go.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:11 GMT I have a 92' RS Camaro and im stuck between a 4" cowl and a ss hood which would look the best? ]]> Aftermarket Product Review 92SpeedRacer http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548330-hood-should-i-go.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548243-injector-right-me.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:33:31 GMT I am looking to buy a new set of injectors for my 1991 Z28 Camaro. The car is a 305 and has no major engine modifications. My question is; what is a... I am looking to buy a new set of injectors for my 1991 Z28 Camaro. The car is a 305 and has no major engine modifications. My question is; what is a good injector to go with, without spending a fortune doing do?
The car only gets drove about 2000 miles per year and I need an injector that can stand do be drove hard on the weekend and at the shows and also one that can stand sitting all winter long.
I appreciate all of your opinions! ]]> Aftermarket Product Review cwv2 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548243-injector-right-me.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548083-steeda-tri-ax-shifter.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:18:39 GMT swap out my stock hurst offset shifter for a tri-ax the other day, just got to drive the car again today. Its a nice shifter, a bit smoother than... swap out my stock hurst offset shifter for a tri-ax the other day, just got to drive the car again today. Its a nice shifter, a bit smoother than the hurst one. They stick is much lower too which is nice, makes the shifts quicker.

Only issue in fitment is in stock form, the tri-ax is too short. The know sits down inside the console and in 2-4-r hits the console. Not a lot, but enough that i dont like it. I had to make an extension for the handle, moving it up another inch and its good now.

Its a nice piece, i would recommend it to anybody looking to ditch the hurst shifter on their tko. the offset of the tri-ax handle is almost perfect to center the knob in the console opening. Like I said though, your going to have to lengthen the stick.

The shifter is a little pricey, about 200bux. I found a new, installed but not used one on ebay, paid 91bux:) ]]> Aftermarket Product Review \\]]> http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548083-steeda-tri-ax-shifter.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548023-short-throw-shifter-hurst.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:40:51 GMT i am going to buy a short throw shifter sometime this week and i was wondering what the opinion was one the B&M short throw shifter compared to the Hurst Billet/Pro. i want to go with the Hurst, but im not sure..


what do you think will go better, with shorter rod, on my 1992 Camaro RS, 3.1L V6? ]]> Aftermarket Product Review 1992-RS http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/548023-short-throw-shifter-hurst.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/547982-engine-build-nightmare-these.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:45:28 GMT I recently had an engine built and it was a nightmare. if you would like you can read the post below this post to learn about 1/2 of the stuff I... I recently had an engine built and it was a nightmare. if you would like you can read the post below this post to learn about 1/2 of the stuff I went through. I got a written spec sheet from the builder and need to know if the below parts are the same.

He tells me that Engine Tech uses these other companies and just puts there name on the outter packaging and the pats themselves are stamped with the name brand name ( ie scat hastings etc).

WHAT WAS WRITTEN AND AGREED UPON:

AERC/SCAT 3.480" Cast Steel Knife Edged Profiled Crankshaft
SPEED PRO HYPEREUTECTIC PISTONS 10:1
HASTINGS PLAZMA MOLY RINGS
CLEVITE MAIN BEARINGS AND ROD BEARINGS

WHAT I GOT:

PBM 7502 ECONOMY CRANKSHAFT
ENGINETECH PISTONS P1534030
ENGINTECH RINGS M40058030
ENGINETECH BEARINGS ]]> Aftermarket Product Review THETANK http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/547982-engine-build-nightmare-these.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/547790-how-do-these-welds.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:51:58 GMT My friend welded these on for me with his ark welder for 50 bucks. I tried lifting the passenger side in the middle of the sfc and it started bowing... My friend welded these on for me with his ark welder for 50 bucks. I tried lifting the passenger side in the middle of the sfc and it started bowing really bad and I heard a few loud pops comming from the front of the sfc, I thought maybe a weld or the body broke but they looked okay. He told me one of the welds would look bad but it was because he went over it it a couple times because it kept burning holes in the sheetmetal.

Anyways, maybe someone here can tell me if these are legit welds.





]]> Aftermarket Product Review elano http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/547790-how-do-these-welds.html http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/547596-1aauto-window-sweep-wtf.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:39:48 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJbT7UzNdQU Has anybody had any problems like this with window sweeps? I purchased this piece from 1AAuto to... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJbT7UzNdQU

Has anybody had any problems like this with window sweeps? I purchased this piece from 1AAuto to replaced the failed factory window sweep. It was rotted and falling apart so bad chunks of rubber were missing from it and allowing water to free fall down into the door. In the video, you can see where I had to encase the bottom of the door in POR-15 to repair all the damage.

The new window sweep from 1AAuto imp-ressed me initially. I thought it to be a quality piece, until today. I installed it on my car and the install did not go easy. Several of the screw holes towards the front of the car did not line up correctly and it took an extreme amount of wrestling to get it bolted to the door. Then, tonight as I was warming up my car, I noticed the window sweep was allowing a pretty decent amount of water down into the door. There is a fine gap between the sweep and the window in several areas. Big enough to fit maybe 1 - 2 sheets of printer paper into. You can see in the video numerous areas where water is running down the window beyond the sweep and pooling at the bottom of the door.

I made sure the piece was attached to the door correctly, adjusted the window guides as tight as I could get them without causing the window motor to bind and I even tried rolling the window all the way down and kneading the window sweep down hoping it would form the rubber more towards the window. The only other solution I can think of is to shim the window sweep, but then I am concerned about it creating a gap where it meets the door.

From what I've seen on TGO, 1AAuto and Tony especially have excellent customer service, but if this is a problem with all of their window sweeps, I can't see them doing much to fix it. ]]> Aftermarket Product Review FireDemonSiC http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-product-review/547596-1aauto-window-sweep-wtf.html