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Forum: TPI
10-24-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,470
Posted By racer7x

Re: 305 head/350 block Combos

I have been running the set up from post #10 and am happy with it. No detonation on 89 pump gas. Went with the 440 lift cam, runs good to 5000 rpm.
Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By racer7x

89 Trans Am GTA suspension

I just looked at a 1989 GTA manual trans car to by for parts.
Engine/ trans are gone mainly want rear axle but couldn't get under car to look at it.

I am guessing posi? Would it be the Gov lock?...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-18-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,308
Posted By racer7x

Re: New Outlaw I on my 86 T/A!!!

What size tires?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,138
Posted By racer7x

MSD Box vs HEI

I have run stock and aftermarket HEI on the street and circle track with no problems. Cheap and easy to find spare parts in a pinch.
Is it worth it to use something like an MSD-6AL and MSD billet...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-17-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,692
Posted By racer7x

Re: Wide Tires.

I only see the one rear pic are there more?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-14-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,685
Posted By racer7x

Re: 3rd Gen Road Race car will not hook up out of corners?

If you search thru Jegs or Summit you can also find stronger axles for your stock housing.
I ran a 7.5 housing in my circle track car with upgraded axles. The axle bearing were my weak point after...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-01-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,635
Posted By racer7x

Re: AERO Race rims and rim question

Have you decided? Would like to see a pic if you go for it.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-27-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,635
Posted By racer7x

Re: AERO Race rims and rim question

I was kicking around doing the exact same thing. My concerns are that these rims are made for racing lugs which are usually 5/8" with 1" hex lug nuts (pretty big hole for a stock 7/16 lug) and I...
Forum: Exhaust
05-13-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By racer7x

Re: A/F gauge

I am looking at either an AEM 30-4100 system or Innovate 3796. They both sell for around $170. Am I missing something?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By racer7x

Re: 2in wheel spacers

SOLD
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-04-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By racer7x

Re: 2in wheel spacers

Still for Sale.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-02-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By racer7x

2in wheel spacers

Selling a set of 4 wheel spacers 2 inch thick, 4.75 bolt pattern. Billet aluminum, center on hub. Never used, includes lug nuts. I was going to use with black rims so they are painted black.
$100...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-28-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 760
Posted By racer7x

Have Experience with SFC install?

Looking for some feedback on UMI or BMR SFC fit.
When I look under my car there is a large radius from the pinch weld to the floor. Doesn't appear a square tube sfc would fit tight to both the floor...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-22-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,021
Posted By racer7x

Re: Header Wrap vs Ceramic Coating

My experience is with racing karts. It absolutley keeps you from burning your self but sure seems to take a toll on the header. Seems to me like more of a material fatigue / degradation type of a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By racer7x

Re: 305 heads on a 350

I just completed this swap. 1985 58cc chamber heads with basic pocket porting, .032" head gasket, piston deck height .027" down on stock 1992 350 pickup shortblock and pistons = 9.71 compression. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-13-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By racer7x

Re: sorting out rear suspension

Before I troubleshoot suspension tuning I always double check the basics. Are all pivot points on the rear moving freely? Nothing binding, rubbing, hitting?
I know it sounds simple but you can end...
Forum: Brakes
05-04-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By racer7x

Re: Hawk HP or HP+

What compound did you have?
What was bad- grip, noise, dust, wear?
Forum: Brakes
05-04-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By racer7x

Hawk HP or HP+

Trying to decide between the two. Mostly street some limited track time. Maybe 1000 miles a year, not a daily driver.
Is the extra wear/dust of the Plus worth any extra grip?
Forum: Electronics
04-27-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By racer7x

Re: Relay Race

After closer inspection it looks to me like the relay only powers the blower at the HIGH switch position on AC models.
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By racer7x

Blower relay on non ac?

Did the factory non ac cars use a relay for the heater blower or is it run direct from the switch?
Guess I am wondering if I can eliminate the relay after ac delete conversion. I have the non ac...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-21-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,322
Posted By racer7x

Re: Strength of Spacers

I asked this question a while ago and it almost led to a brawl.
Search "wheel spacers how strong are they" for the low down.
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By racer7x

Re: Stock Y-pipe Modifications

Something else to keep in mind,I am not sure what you need to do to your pipe but I just modified my stock y-pipe and didn't realize until after I cut it that it is a double walled pipe from the...
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,180
Posted By racer7x

Re: Do I really need a strut bearing?

My thought is that it will be fine just driving down the road but you may find some bind in your steering under high wheel load situations, as in braking and/or hard cornering.
May also induce...
Forum: Fabrication
03-03-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By racer7x

Re: welding to the axle tube

We straightened housings with a torch in suspension class at college many years ago.
You can clamp some square tube or equivelent to the ends of the tubes and take some measurements between the two...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-22-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 753
Posted By racer7x

Re: Camaro and Camaro Berlinetta Parts for Sale

Do you have the heater box under the hood? Looking for non-ac.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-08-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By racer7x

Wanted - heater box

Looking for a non ac heater box. Trying to avoid ebay if I can. Any help?
Thanks.
Forum: TPI
01-26-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,470
Posted By racer7x

Re: 305 head/350 block Combos

I am running a carb- I guess I posted in the wrong spot but this was the closest 305 head 350 block thread I could find in the search.

I am just looking for some other peoples experience with...
Forum: TPI
01-26-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,470
Posted By racer7x

Re: 305 head/350 block Combos

I am also looking to do a low $$ build. Have a good stock 350 and good low mile 416 casting 305 heads. Not looking to race just good driver with enough vacuum for brakes and spin tires now and then. ...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-03-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,534
Posted By racer7x

Re: Wheel Spacers -How strong are they?

Just to simplify in my mind, If I would imagine a 6" spacer but the tire still centered on the rwheel hub, the load still has to come through the spacer which now has 6"s more moment arm or leverage...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,470
Posted By racer7x

Re: Stripped my spindle threads

You could also try a thread file. Has multiple thread pitch spacings on it to clean up existing threads.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-30-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,534
Posted By racer7x

Wheel Spacers -How strong are they?

Picked up an 85' TA and after poking around here for a month or so, looks like a lot of people run spacers. I can understand why with all the selection of rims out there.
My question is how durable...
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