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Forum: LTX and LSX
08-01-2015, 04:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,443
Posted By micktroup2

Re: California smog for ls1 swap

Who can I contact in LA to do the swap for me? Not too bad a price to avoid all the hastle...

Mike
Forum: Fabrication
03-21-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,699
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Billet parts that you wish were made for 3rd gens

Front strut caps: headlight bezels: door handles- inside and out: shifter plate: pedal covers: hood hinges!(god, will someone come up with 3rd gen ones like Eddie Motorsports does for the 2nd...
Forum: Interior
02-10-2014, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,298
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Tilt column problems

You didn't detail exactly what the issue is... If the wheel feels loose- slops a bit side to side, up and down- it could be the screws are coming loose in the column. That is my problem. Go to to...
Forum: Interior
02-10-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By micktroup2

Re: I videoed my recirculation door opening and closing!

T, T, too much time on my hands...
Forum: Interior
02-08-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 83,301
Posted By micktroup2

Re: I want to see your custom gauges and other interior mods!

Did you do that yourself or order it from someone? And what kind of problem was it wiring it in?!?!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-08-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,352
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Aftermarket Transmission?

Don't mess with the TV cable. You will burn up the trans. A lot of 'shift kits' really are just mods to the governor. It is a device in the trans that has weights on it that are thrown outward by...
Forum: Interior
11-06-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Dash Removel... AAAGHHH!!!

Any places that it can get hung up? I pulled mine out a bit to change the heater core and now it won't go back in all the way. Something on the lower part seems to be hitting something else. Any...
Forum: Interior
11-05-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,353
Posted By micktroup2

Re: installing new wiring harness, and taking dash apart.

Is there any reason you can't drive the car with the dash out. I don't know enough about electrical and I don't want to pay my auto electrician to remove it, so I thought I would pull the dash, drive...
Forum: Interior
10-22-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,081
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Best way to stop dash from cracking ?

Definitely a sunshade for the window when parked. If I don't use one, even with a dash cover, the dash gets too hot to touch comfortably...
Forum: Body
10-22-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 119,229
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Window motor install.......THE EASY WAY....the tech article is bogus!

Just a little comment about why GM didn't put in an access door for the fuel pump: perhaps 5 hours of labor at the dealership to replace a fuel pump had something to do with it, HMMM??
Forum: History / Originality
10-18-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,295
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Factory option, dealer option or aftermarket mud flaps?

If they said 'IROC', that would look dumb, since yours is a Z28...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-13-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,255
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Stealth Ram 383 (Formerly Ported Vortec TPI)

Nevermind the damn intake- let's see more of your 'lady friend'!!!
Forum: Body
10-02-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Drip Rail Molding Removal

There isn't a way to take them off without the weatherstripping coming off. Gently remove that- that gives you access to the screws that hold the strip rail over the drip rail. Remove those and the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-02-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 59,413
Posted By micktroup2

Re: LS1 Swap Crew: This is my Supercharged LS1 swap thread

If I were you, I'd show up with my attorney, the sheriff's deputies and a flat bed and say 'I am here for my car- I did not authorize the work and I am not paying.' He may have the right to remove...
Forum: Electronics
06-21-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By micktroup2

Re: 'Service engine soon' light- then no headlights!

Found it. The wire running through the firewall had rubbed through its insulation and grounded out. Lights work find now.
Forum: Electronics
06-11-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By micktroup2

Re: 'Service engine soon' light- then no headlights!

No power to rear hatch, rear interior light, headlights, fog lights. Just replaced headlight switch and no help.
Forum: Electronics
06-11-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By micktroup2

'Service engine soon' light- then no headlights!

Driving home this evening, my check engine light came on and after a few minutes my headlights and gauge cluster suddenly do dark. No chime from the headlight switch when I shut the engine off with...
Forum: Body
05-10-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,040
Posted By micktroup2

Re: How to paint high rise spoiler

Not to be a douche, but if it is the 91-92 Z28 F50-style, it is a wing, not a spoiler. A spoiler 'spoils' the airflow, while any surface that has air flow over and under it is a wing...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By micktroup2

Intermittent idle problems- HELP!

Ok- 1991 Z28 with L98 350. Idle is causing me FITS! It started idling 1500-2000 RPMS. I replaced the IAC valve with a cheap one from JC Whitney but, although it seemed to stop the idle bouncing all...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,332
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Have you named your Cars?

I named my last thirdgen 'Laura', after my ex-wife, but then the bitch caught fire and tried to burn me to death!
Forum: Fabrication
04-01-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,021
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

What pulley setup is that and will it work on a stock L98?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-30-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,227
Posted By micktroup2

Re: 1984 Z28 wheels

A powdercoater should be able to put a satin clear over any color...
Forum: Interior
03-30-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,565
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Camaro Center Console Spring Placement

That spring is one of the 'little' parts I always try and snag when I am at the yards- I've had 3 break on me over the years.
Forum: Interior
03-30-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Cheap Classic Industries Sound Deadener, any good?

It's going to take you 32 square feet, just to do the doors, covering both skins, plus about 16 for the roof, so there's about 50 without touching the floor!
Forum: Interior
03-30-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,035
Posted By micktroup2

Re: HVAC Vacuums ... Where Goes What?

Jeez dude- I think my heater core cost me $20 here in California. You should have hit this board and called for help instead of plonking down $400AU for a rebuild...! I'm having issues with vacuum...
Forum: Interior
03-13-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,932
Posted By micktroup2

Re: A pillar trim moulding re-install - '88 Camaro hardtop

I got mine from JC Whitney. Don't remember which cross section though. Check out their website and you should be able to figure out which one works best...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-10-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,765
Posted By micktroup2

Re: My $1 Megascore! You won't believe me, I swear.

For that price, you could drop in a LS3 crate motor and trans and have it running for under $10k!
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,592
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Whats a good Header?

Does Don have a CARB number for his headers? Can't run in California without one I believe...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,302
Posted By micktroup2

Re: TPI Idle too high?

Mine is doing the same thing! Hope he comes back with a solution!
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By micktroup2

Edelbrock 3860: worth the cost?

I have a chance to pick up a cheap Edelbrock 3860 manifold. If this is the only mod I were to make to my TPI intake, would it be worth doing- I know the heads are a chokepoint on these engines too-?...
Forum: TPI
02-22-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Shortblock or longblock?

The intake is clear powdercoated by the way. I may just go new 'stock' with headers and be done with it- as a DD I need reliability, not spending every weekend under the hood, trying to fix ANOTHER...
Forum: Body
02-22-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By micktroup2

Re: A few prep & paint questions.

If it looks like that, replace the fender!
Forum: TPI
02-22-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Shortblock or longblock?

Thanks guys. I want to keep it around $2500-3000 if I can- I have to replace the trans too or have it worked on(the PO put in a 'shift kit' and I am getting whiplash every time the thing shifts- crap...
Forum: TPI
02-22-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Posted By micktroup2

Shortblock or longblock?

Ill try and keep it short guys...approaching 200,000 miles on the original l98. Time for a new engine in the daily driver but don't want an unreliable handful to drive. Daily driver, remember? I want...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-19-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,552
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

How does the 18"/17" bias effect handling and ride?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-18-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,538
Posted By micktroup2

Re: True LED american made 4x6 headlights

Guys, I am all for upgrades and personalizing your ride but $1600 for LIGHTS?!?!?!
I'll stick with my $20 Silvanias from Pepboys... I can buy a shortblock for $1600...!! Or a COMPLETE leather...
Forum: Northern California
02-18-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,560
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Got my first car back...

That's a great find. Looks like it was kept in a time capsule!
Forum: TPI
02-15-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,046
Posted By micktroup2

Broke a bolt on my IAC panel- help!

When I was changing out my IAC valve, I pulled the throttle body and decided to remove the screws that hold on the IAC valve chamber to the bottom, so I could clean all the passages. One snapped off,...
Forum: V6
02-15-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By micktroup2

Re: fuel rail

They can leak for reasons of age, but often when someone is careless replacing an injector, they rip the o-rings putting them in. Particularly on the ones that go into the fuel rail- the holes in the...
Forum: Body
02-15-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,188
Posted By micktroup2

Re: where does this drain?

There's your problem! Looks like you have rusted through where the floor of the cowl vent is welded to the firewall. If you want to do a permanent repair, you may have to pull your dash and entire...
Forum: Body
02-14-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,188
Posted By micktroup2

Re: where does this drain?

I had a similar problem on my previous 3rd gen. It turned out that the car had rusted through where the floor of that chamber you are looking down on meets the firewall underneath the brake booster...
Forum: V6
02-12-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,272
Posted By micktroup2

Re: coil relocation pics please!

If you go to my profile picture, you will see my fully polished intake, spacers and coil bracket. The car burned to the ground when the coil cooked off ironically(I think I had a bad ground from the...
Forum: V6
02-12-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,488
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Coolant leak, need to replace gaskets to fix. What is the name of this part (pics

As far as gaskets go: Just get some gasket material from the autopart store and cut your own...
Forum: Fabrication
02-12-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 37,158
Posted By micktroup2

Re: The baddest thirdgen iv ever seen in my life, amazing fab work!!

Troy's was at the National Roadster Show in Pomona last month and I flat out asked them: 'Is that 3rd gen a 'demonstrator' to show your work skills or is it an actual project that will be completed?'...
Forum: Electronics
02-12-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Steering wheel airbag help?

Just pull the damn bulb out of the cluster. End of problem...
Forum: Body
02-12-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Driver side window cost to replace?

Just use your old tracks- I did the same thing and it went in easy peasy. Its the same window. It has a few minor scratches, so I think I will go with the Safelite window after paint, though. My...
Forum: Interior
02-03-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Help with interior door panel

What's the specific question(s)?
Forum: TPI
01-31-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By micktroup2

Re: Higher/erratic idle after warm up?

HOw do you check the EGR valve- 'unstick' it??
Forum: Electronics
01-29-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,726
Posted By micktroup2

Re: IAC valve: what do I do to test the circuit?

That was weird- I checked my dipstick again and it was loose. Put it back in place and the think wouldn't idle at all without me giving it gas. Drove it for a while and the idle climbed back up to...
Forum: Electronics
01-29-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,726
Posted By micktroup2

Re: IAC valve: what do I do to test the circuit?

See above...
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