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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,402
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: 1989 GTA partout

I'm looking for rear PBR calipers. How much shipped to 95035?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-20-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 330
Posted By Z28Smitty

1LE Right Rear Caliper

[CA] Wanted: 1989-1992 Right Rear Disc Brakes Caliper assembly
Forum: TPI
01-25-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,903
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Scoggin Dickey tpi

Thanks for the information on figment and gaskets. I was hoping the runners would just bolt up without modifications. The intake is already installed and I didn't really want to pull it off. How...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,493
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Scoggin Dickey 350 Experience

I'm running the SD360VTPI motor in my 92 Z28 with stock TPI and headers. It runs strong and I have no problems smoking the tires. Passed smog inspection with no problem.

Specifications
SDPC Part...
Forum: TPI
01-10-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,903
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Scoggin Dickey tpi

I have a SD360VTPI in my 92 Z28 and looking to install AS&M runners to improve airflow. Anyone have experience with installing AS&M runners on the SD VTPI manifold and will the Edelbrock gaskets work...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-09-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: iroc 88 part out and other parts Asm runners accel base...

How much for the plenum and runners shipped to 95035?
Where you located in CA? I'm in the Bay Area so maybe pickup if your close.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-03-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 261
Posted By Z28Smitty

AS&M Runners & Plenum Wanted

Looking for AS&M Runners & ported Plenum for 92 Z28 (w/o cold start injector).
Good condition - No dings.
Forum: Northern California
09-17-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,413
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Legal headers for 91 TBI? What are my options?

I'm running Hookers on my 92 Z28 and passed smog with no problem. Just show the tech the CARB EO sticker that comes with the headers if he asks about them. The tech will just record the number and...
Forum: Northern California
06-30-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Restoration Shop?

Check out Pacific Fabrication in Morgan Hill. They did a top notch job dropping a 350 into my 92 Z28. Quality work for sure. Pacificfabrication.com
Forum: Northern California
06-25-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,209
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: 4th Annual "Cruise to Santa Cruz"

Can't wait to see all the 3rdGens rumble into the Crystal Springs meeting spot.
Are their any plans for a BBQ when we arrive at Natural Bridges?
Forum: Convertibles
08-13-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 620
Views: 64,198
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert

I think painting is the way to go. Much easier to care for the paint and you don't have to worry about replacing again when they start to peel.

...
Forum: Northern California
06-20-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Good mechanic / shop in the bay area?

Check out Pacific Fabrication in Gilroy. They swapped out my 5.0L with a pump 5.7L and did a great job. They prep cars for the track, LS1 swaps, suspension, brakes you name it.
Forum: TPI
04-29-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,852
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Vortec Short block combo

I'm using that same block on my SD360VTPI motor.
Great combination... SD Vortec TPI intake, 350 roller block, headers and stock TPI and it runs like a beast. Sure beats the hell out of my old stock...
Forum: Northern California
04-26-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By Z28Smitty

Looking for a good tranny shop in the South Bay

Looking for a good shop in the South Bay area to install a Transgo kit and corvette servo in my Z28.
Looking for better shifts and maybe a little 2nd gear chirp now that I have a 5.7 installed. I...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-19-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 28,118
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What Third gen Camaro parts do you need?

Auto shift plate for 92
Forum: Northern California
03-14-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,234
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: It's nearing that time of year again...

I'll have my Camaro back on the road in a few weeks and can't wait for the Santa Cruz cruise to happen again. The route last year was great and if they block off the parking lot for us we'll have...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-19-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,189
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Edelbrock TES headers ceramic coated brand new

Are these still available?
If so, can you please provide edelbrock pn#?
Photo would be awesome.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-21-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 841
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Parting out 1992 camaro RS

Automatic? How much for the shift plate shipped to 95035?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-06-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,414
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: lots of interior plastics

Do you have the console shift plate for 92 automatic in black?
Forum: Northern California
06-30-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,325
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: UPDATES!!!!! Official 2012 Norcal Thirdgen Cruise to Santa Cruz Thread

Had a great time and the cruise route and weather couldn't have been better. Oh yeah, the bset part was all the awesome 3rdGens to admire.
Thanks Will for setting this up. Can't wait till next year.
Forum: Northern California
06-20-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 13,278
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Craigslist classified finds in Norcal

Here's a drop top IROC my friend checked out last weekend in San Jose.

1990 Red IROC-Z28 w/ Black top
169K miles, with new 350 Eng installed at 89K miles. Smog legal headers installed at same...
Forum: Northern California
06-17-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: reunited with my first love!!

I like the purple haze color. You don't see the Z03 option in purple very often.
Take you time and do it right and i'm sure it will look killer when you finish.
Good luck and keep us updated on...
Forum: Northern California
06-10-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 9,126
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What improvements or new mods.......

It's 38 tooth - blue gear.
I just found one on eBay an hopefully I'll have it installed before the cruise.
Forum: Northern California
06-08-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 9,126
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What improvements or new mods.......

Thanks Will,
It was a fun job and I'm happy with how well it came out. I didn't change the speedo gears initially as I wasn't sure if I would like the 3.23 gears or want to change to 3.42's. I plan...
Forum: Northern California
06-01-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 9,126
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What improvements or new mods.......

Sorry, The drums are steel so I doubt you'll want them. I do have a set of new brake shoes I'll let you have.
Forum: Northern California
06-01-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,325
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Official 2012 Norcal Thirdgen Cruise to Santa Cruz Thread

92rs,
I was planning to meetup with Mr. IROC and we were going to drive up together. Not sure if we plan to drive to Will's or to the meetup spot on Hwy 280.
I'm sure we can arrange to meetup...
Forum: Northern California
05-31-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 9,126
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What improvements or new mods.......

Thanks,
I painted the axel with POR Top Coat. Came out looking good and the cost was a lot less than powder coating.
Forum: Northern California
05-30-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,325
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Official 2012 Norcal Thirdgen Cruise to Santa Cruz Thread

Where are you located in the South Bay? I'd be up for cruising to the meetup spot with you. I've been wanting to get a close up of your ride since I saw your COTM write up..
Forum: Northern California
05-29-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 9,126
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What improvements or new mods.......

I just finished up my project this weekend. It was a lot of work but well worth the effort. The car handles much better and changing gear ratios from 2.72 to 3.23 gives me added performance. The best...
Forum: Brakes
05-29-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,306
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I used the 1NCR5 spring.
Forum: Brakes
05-29-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,306
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

The spring install takes less than 5 minutes and really makes a big differance in rear braking effectiveness. I just changed out the spring yesterday when i completed my drum to disc swap and the...
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,463
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: LS1 Brakes Installed on my 89 Formula *PICS*

I agree. Earl's Speed Bleeders worked great when it came time to bleed the brakes on my LS1 brake conversion.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=3062&pictureid=23835
Forum: TPI
04-29-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,846
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Have you tested you injectors. Low resistance or shorts sometimes occurs when the engine gets hot. Measure the resistance of each injector. Should be around 16 Ohms I believe.
Forum: Northern California
04-29-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Race N Rods 9/8/12 @ Laguna Seca

I plan on going again this year. I've attended the last two years and always have a great time. Can't beat the price for day a the races and the opportunity to put you car on the track and through...
Forum: Northern California
12-09-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Need a tune up

LOL. I can't see ever parting with my vert. :lmao:
If the engine is blown I'll be looking for a 5.7 to drop in.
Forum: Northern California
12-09-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Need a tune up

Your right. I should have been more specific in my initial post. I was looking for a recomendation for a good shop in the south bay so I could have it checked out.
If I was looking for help...
Forum: Northern California
12-09-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Need a tune up

I've already replaced plugs, plug wires, coil and distributor and set the timing and it's still not running real strong. All the injectors were replaced 2 years ago so they shouldn't be the problem....
Forum: Northern California
12-09-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By Z28Smitty

Need a tune up

My Camaro is running a little sluggish and I think it's time for a good performance tune up. Anyone have recomendations for a good auto shop in the San Jose / South Bay area?
Forum: Brakes
11-02-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,463
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: firebird brake upgrade $500

GM Sport Salvage in San Jose has plenty of LS1 calipers to chose from. I picked up a set from them last year for $200 that I cleaned up, powder coated, rebuilt and installed on my vert....
Forum: Brakes
11-01-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,463
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: firebird brake upgrade $500

Look to upgrade to LS1 brakes in the front. I did mine last year and they came out great.
If you can find a decent set of LS1 brakes at the junk yard and rebuild them yourself you'll save big $$.
Forum: Brakes
11-01-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: rebuildable calipers???

I just purchased rebuild kits for my rear PRB calipers and they were not cheap. Cost was about $25 each plus shipping and that didn't include new pins. Your rears being Delco-Moraines calipers the...
Forum: Northern California
10-28-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 13,278
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Craigslist classified finds in Norcal

Yeah, I saw that too. Must be like the 92 vert with a stock 5.7L & T-5 tranny ??
Still the price seems reasonable for a low mileage Z28 vert.
Forum: Northern California
10-27-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 13,278
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Craigslist classified finds in Norcal

Saw this on craigslist

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2670778330.html

Looks like it would make for a nice project
Forum: Brakes
10-27-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Has anyone done a big front brake swap while retaining rear drums?

I plan to change out the combo valve to the correct disc/disc combo valve for correct pressure to the rears. Although I've read about changing the spring in the combo valve also works I prefer to...
Forum: Brakes
10-27-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Has anyone done a big front brake swap while retaining rear drums?

No issues with the braided stainless steel lines. I modified the bracket that held the old brake lines to the shock so it holds the new brake lines in place and everything stays clear of the wheel.
Forum: Brakes
10-27-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Has anyone done a big front brake swap while retaining rear drums?

I replaced the front brakes on my 92 vert with LS1 brakes last year. They really improved the braking and no problem with locking up both front and back. I've already started this Winters project to...
Forum: TPI
10-12-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,097
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: best tpi mods

My best mod was subframe connectors. Really made a big difference in how the car handled. After doing suspension mods to improve the ride, brakes are next on the list followed by performance mods....
Forum: Brakes
10-07-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,517
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: Rear Caliper Teardown

That would be great. I have a 90 Iroc rear end w/disc brakes and 3.23 gears that I'm planning to install in my 92 Z28. I'm in the process of tearing down the calipers now so I can bead blast and...
Forum: Northern California
09-20-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,398
Posted By Z28Smitty

Re: What's the word on camaro generations?

I planned on attending and showing my vert but my daughter's wedding planner (my wife) has other plans.
There's always next year....
Smitty
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