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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-13-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

Pics of my TA as promised

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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-09-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

Man, it's been a while! Well as it goes for many of us, life has definitely gotten in the way of finishing this project. Learned alot these past two years. I bought a 2000 TA that I enjoyed/daily...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-26-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 35,899
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: spotted fbody thread

Pretty sure I just saw mailman818 on Bledsoe you were turning left and I drove by you in my 2000 t/a threw you a rev.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-13-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,514
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: group purchase on an lsx/ltx z28 hat

Here's the thread I found them in:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1453863-lsx-hat.html

Seller hasn't gotten back to me, let's get this thing goin:driving:
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-12-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,514
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: group purchase on an lsx/ltx z28 hat

I posted a link above to the profile of the seller. Pm him on ls1tech.com and hell get back to me about how the order goes.. I'll keep you guys updated..
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-12-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,514
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: group purchase on an lsx/ltx z28 hat

I'm sure if you get four others to be interested in the iroc one, he could have it digitized. I'm trying to get four more for the z28 logo
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-12-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,514
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: group purchase on an lsx/ltx z28 hat

He can also change the color of the thread. I'm getting mine with the 'X' in lsx in blue and the white z28 logo on the back.

Whoever is interested, go ahead and pm the seller:...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-10-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,514
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: group purchase on an lsx/ltx z28 hat

Well the hats with two existing logos printed on them would cost $30. If I were to buy one hat, I'd also have to pay the digitizing fee for the new logo which is $25. If there's enough interest in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-10-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,514
Posted By salcontreras10

group purchase on an lsx/ltx z28 hat

Alright, over on ls1 tech there is a seller than can digitize logos onto hats, Beanies, shirts, etc. I'm trying to get him to digitize a third gen z28 logo. If four more people are interested, he'll...
Forum: Interior
12-31-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,443
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 04-06 GTO seat install in 91 z28

The reclining motor is just inside the seat back. Not hard to get to at all, just takes removal of the small storage area.

Happy new year all:burnout:
Forum: Interior
12-31-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,443
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 04-06 GTO seat install in 91 z28

Awesome job, have any pictures for reference? I figured I'd have to 86 a lot of the foam from the rear seats as they do sit significantly higher. As far as the fronts, I would have liked to keep the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-31-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

Couple new parts:
Manifold and cats
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Cable driven throttle body:
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Forum: Interior
12-31-2011, 02:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,443
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 04-06 GTO seat install in 91 z28

No update, got busy with an ls1 swap. Still determined and I'm 99.9% sure they'll fit
Forum: Engine Swap
12-17-2011, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,634
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 305 to 350 or LS?

Keep the 305. As I said in another thread, it was recently rebuilt and as was the 700r4. Swaps don't come cheap and unless that 305 was shot, I wouldn't recommend a transplant. You have a nice car in...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-17-2011, 03:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,310
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: new 84 trans am, what to do :)

Your 305 was recently rebuilt and so was the trans. you've got a reliable car that looks great. Why would you want to swap the engine? I'd say the only thing you need to do is slap a smile on and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-11-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 62,763
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 5.3 to ls2 86 camaro

What'd you have to do to get the panels to fit? I've been trying to find some info on those, but no one goes into detail.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-08-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,512
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: different LS oil pans

http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=817787

All you need to know about dimensions of ls oil pans.

However, your best bet would probably be an oil pan from a 98-02 fbody. From what I've...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

Yeah, the dash I bought came with an ls1 dash harness. Not looking forward to all of the wiring as much as I look forward to drive it again. But hey, there's no happiness without a little...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

4th gen interior.. just the bigger things.. I've got alot of small trim pieces that aren't pictured.. scored on the gauge cluster, its got just as many miles as the engine/trans(around 50k) ill have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

I actually found it for 2k at one of the less frequented salvage yards. Still, I was pretty lucky to find it.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-30-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6/4l60e build

Awesome, thanks for the help guys. Ill go ahead and post the diagram with the 90* elbows. Thanks for the tip Iroc'nthe87, STREETDEMON.

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Forum: LTX and LSX
11-30-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Haven't given up on the build, its just been tough going between two jobs and school. Finally found a trans within my budget. Its a 4l60e from an 02 ss:

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Almost got all of the pieces...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-15-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 35,899
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: spotted fbody thread

Saw a teal 91-92 rs at the lowes parking lot on paxton just now
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-03-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 84 T/A

You should lift it, throw some 26" wheels on there, tv in the dash and you're ready to party! No but seriously the car is looking good, wish i still had it. I will slap you if you
Paint that car...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-20-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 841
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: LS6 Oilpan

Cts-v pan hangs too low. You would need to replace the oil pan,oil pickup tube, and windage tray for the fbody ones .
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-07-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,254
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My LSX swapped IROCZ *VIDEO*

Awesome car and vid bro! Seeing this makes me wanna get off my lazy a** and get to work on my car. Hope to see your car in person one day.
Forum: Southern California Area
08-18-2011, 02:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: fs 305 tpi/700r4

Yes sir
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-01-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By salcontreras10

joined the bird club

Hey all, im happy to say that I just took ownership of a red 83 trans am 5.0 HO. I had been looking for a firebird to match my camaro and after selling my daily driver, I picked this one up as a dd....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 86,215
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: What do you not like about your thirdgen?

Hey, thanks for the tip. Looks like im crossing at least one thing off my list.:D

My dash pad is too far gone. I would armor all the hek out of it too, and it still cracked. Probably just my...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 86,215
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: What do you not like about your thirdgen?

I can't seem to think of too many things that I "dislike" about my car, but If I had to make a list it'd be:

The front bumper sags
the doors constantly need to be showered with wd40 due to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: how do you remove seats from 92 Convertable

There are only two bolts for each rear seat. One just below each seat cushion on the front and one on the outer parts of the back rest. You need to remove the cushions before you can get to the back...
Forum: Interior
07-19-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,539
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 2004 gto seats in my iroc :) perfect swap

Wow nice man, this is definately inspiring. I've got a set of these that are ready to go into my 91, but my car's in pieces atm so I'll just have to wait.
Forum: Southern California Area
07-10-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 35,899
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: spotted fbody thread

Saw that same one today. That guy lives like two blocks away from me... he has a pretty beat convertible too.
Forum: Interior
06-30-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,296
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: 4th gen center console in an iroc???

Here you go:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/608326-4th-gen-center-console.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/563105-4th-gen-center-console.html

Did a search and these...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-27-2011, 02:37 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 35,899
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: spotted fbody thread

Saw a red rs with white stripes on my way home from little rock. I also see an earlier camaro parked outside a small dealer in canyon country on my way to school.
Forum: Southern California Area
06-22-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: lsx series showdown?

Cool, it'd be great to see your car there.
Forum: Southern California Area
06-22-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By salcontreras10

lsx series showdown?

Any lsx guys going to the ls showdown at fontana speedway july 15-17?

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When: July 15th -17th Where: Fontana Speedway/K&N Headquarters Riverside CA BBQ Cruise Dyno Radio Coverage...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-21-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By salcontreras10

fs 305 tpi/700r4

I've got a 305 tpi for sale
140xxx miles.
Compression tested last month, even on all 8.


700r4 needs rebuild.
wont shift out of second gear.

Everything is still in the car you can come...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-03-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,791
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: Out with the 305TPI and in with the new LSx454

Looks like its gonna be one helluva swap! Cars grinning in the background. good luck man
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-30-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Darn. I didn't want to go through the trouble of keeping the drive by wire... I kind of had an idea Tht I didn't get the right pcm thanks for confirming it. So if i get a cable tb the pcm I would...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Got my ecu in the mail today, really unsure that I got the right one.. are all latemodel gm ecu's interchangable?

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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Quick question regarding smog equipment, can I still use f body ls1 components in order for my car to be able to pass inspection/smog in ca? I know that emissions requirements are updated for newer...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 56,769
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: A List of LSx/LTx Swaps on thirdgen.org

Cool idea, here's mine:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/615496-my-1991-z28-convertible.html
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2011, 03:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Here's the thread.. just as five7kid said the alternator and the ac bracket hit the steering components.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/527269-1989-5-3-t56.html
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

When I saw this bby sitting there I was like :eek: .. I think I may have seen a thread with caddy accessories, but maybe im wrong.. ill post the thread if I find it thanks for the info man.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 50,142
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 5.3L 91 Z28 build thread (goin to be slow)

not sure if I missed it, but what are you doing about smog here in CA?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Quick update, I was removing the wiring harness and spraying a bit of brake cleaner to get things looking nicer when I found this little hiccup in the water pump..

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So looks like i...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

No was originally red but I like the blue 100x better.. looks so bad a** at night
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

Here she is... the pictures actually make her look ALOT better but trust me she's definately a 50 footer...

The PO didn't give her the love she deserved.. the paints got orange peel all around.....
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-24-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,876
Posted By salcontreras10

Re: My 1991 z28 convertible ls6 swap

yeah hopefully pocket chimes in on this.. ill try sending him a pm
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