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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-19-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By spodeboy

Re: Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?

Alright, cool thanks all
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-18-2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By spodeboy

Re: Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?

That is almost exactly how far it moves, why is that?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-18-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By spodeboy

Axle issue with 4 gen, movement?

I was moving my car when I noticed that if I push on the side of the car, it would move and make a bit of a pop. I got under the car and there is nothing loose that I can find, but I noticed that if...
Forum: Carburetors
09-09-2004, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By spodeboy

Thats way better than I have ever heard with a...

Thats way better than I have ever heard with a double pump. Also the smaller the powervalve, the less pressure it needs to open. For example, a high duration cam like 290 or more does not build...
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By spodeboy

Dude, not to be the bearer of bad news, but a...

Dude, not to be the bearer of bad news, but a holley will not get good mileage. You are much better off to get a quadrajet because the primaries or so much smaller. I bet you you will get way...
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2004, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 944
Posted By spodeboy

Here is the setup. 406 sbc, Pro Action 220cc...

Here is the setup.

406 sbc, Pro Action 220cc heads( very close to Iron Eagle heads), Lunati 280 cam custom .530 lift, Tremec TKO, SS 4th gen 3.42 rear, Intrax lowering springs.

12.42 @ 119...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-25-2004, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By spodeboy

I did the same thing with the stock shifter but I...

I did the same thing with the stock shifter but I didn't like the feel, that is why I am looking for a different one. If you say the throw is shorter, is it much shorter or a little. My throw from...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By spodeboy

Ya, you probably could, but that is what I did to...

Ya, you probably could, but that is what I did to my stock TKO shifter. The problem is geometry, if I move it back the shifter moves more up and down and it makes for a funny feeling shift.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By spodeboy

That shifter is too far forward, it hits the...

That shifter is too far forward, it hits the stereo when in 1,3, and 5.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2004, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By spodeboy

Does anyone else have this issue?

Does anyone else have this issue?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-24-2004, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By spodeboy

50mm, that is 7.93" of backspacing. My new rear...

50mm, that is 7.93" of backspacing. My new rear end is 65", and my old 3rd gen is 62.25". the difference is 1.375" per side. If 16" IROC wheels have 16mm or 5" of backspacing then now I have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2004, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By spodeboy

TKO Shifter, what fits?

I contacted a couple of companies and no one seems to make a shorter throw shifter for the TKOs for our cars. Has anyone found another one that works? Is there a company that makes one?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-23-2004, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By spodeboy

Looked, didn't find answers only questions. I...

Looked, didn't find answers only questions. I know that there are some guys who have done it. I just want to know what wheel offset to buy. 50mm or 36mm?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-18-2004, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By spodeboy

cool, thanks. I have seen where people have...

cool, thanks. I have seen where people have rolled the inner lip of the wheelwell, I'll do some searching.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-16-2004, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By spodeboy

Last time, what wheel offset?

Alright, put in a 4th gen 3.42 SS rear and I am wanting to put ZR1 11" rears on it. What offset do I need? Has anyone done it? Does anyone have pics with what it looks like?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-04-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By spodeboy

Does anyone know? I have seen some of us have...

Does anyone know? I have seen some of us have 17-11 rears in ZR-1s. What is everyone using 3rd gen rears and spacers? 4th gen rears and 36mm offset? 50mm offset? Do you have to roll the inner...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By spodeboy

what is the stock offset?

what is the stock offset?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2004, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By spodeboy

Is the right offset 50mm? Do the tires stick out?

Is the right offset 50mm? Do the tires stick out?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By spodeboy

02 SS rear swap, what rear offset now?

I just put in a 02 10 bolt, and I want to run 11" ZR-1s. What offset do I need for my 86 IROC? Anyone got some pics for spacing purposes? Do I have to roll the inner fender really?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2004, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By spodeboy

Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2004, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By spodeboy

4h gen 50mm offset?

OK, I have looked around lots and found that many of us are running 17-11s on the back. I just put an 02 SS rear on my car and want to know what ZR-1 offset I should run. I want to make the car...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By spodeboy

Dude, no way is a t-10 better than an M-22. All...

Dude, no way is a t-10 better than an M-22. All old school big horse big blocks came with m-22s. The 430hp 427 came with an m-22. That is the only transmission manual shifting 9 second cars run in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-24-2004, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By spodeboy

hey Mark 85Z28, what spacers did you use in the...

hey Mark 85Z28, what spacers did you use in the front? I wanted to get the ZR-1s as well, but 17X11 rears.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-23-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By spodeboy

I drove great other than a squeak from the...

I drove great other than a squeak from the driver's side. I am pretty sure it is brakes because when I push on the brake with any force, it goes away. I also doesn't have any shakes or noises when...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-23-2004, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By spodeboy

3rd gen to 4th gen rear swap

I have switched rear ends 3 times. I now have good information for all of us doing so.
1986 IROC 2.72 drum open width 62"
1987 TA 3.08(believe me that is what it is) posi disk width 62.25"...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-23-2004, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By spodeboy

Well, I put Valvoline 75-140 full synthetic in it...

Well, I put Valvoline 75-140 full synthetic in it with the GM friction additive. I'll let you know what comes out of it when I drive it today.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-21-2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By spodeboy

'02 torsen posi, what grease?

Here is the question. I got an 02 SS rear end 3.42 and I don't know what gear oil to run in it. I know it is a torsen because it has worm gears on 4 corners. It does act like an open rear with no...
Forum: Exhaust
03-20-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By spodeboy

I didn't replace with polyurathane mounts, just...

I didn't replace with polyurathane mounts, just regular ones. I don't have a cat so that isn't it. And I have no idea what the intermediate pipe connected to the tranny is. I have a TKO tranny,...
Forum: Exhaust
03-18-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By spodeboy

What is the vibration?

I have a vibration in the car that I never had before switching motors and headers. I think it is my headers on the frame but I can't find anyplace it is hitting. I am running SLP headers. Has...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-18-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,082
Posted By spodeboy

I didn't have slicks on it when I ran 13s. I...

I didn't have slicks on it when I ran 13s. I think that my speed was about right, isn't it? And I have a high volume fuel pump with an 800 dblpumper. I think though that my car doesn't pull like I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-18-2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,082
Posted By spodeboy

409 SBC IROC vs STI modded

My friend just got an STI. We put on Greddy exhaust, blow-off valve and boost controller. He is running about 19 lbs of boost. I have a 400 bored .060 with lots of goodies and 440 rwhp. I ran...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-18-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 771
Posted By spodeboy

I think that if you get a good launch, everything...

I think that if you get a good launch, everything will be you. But if you spin too much, he's got you.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-24-2003, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

I was wondering if there was a 3rd genner club...

I was wondering if there was a 3rd genner club here. Thanks for the info. Does anyone know who makes 3.73s for 9 bolts. I know 9-bolt.com has them but they don't for my car since it is a 2 series...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-22-2003, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

jbenge is your car grey with some ghost flames? ...

jbenge is your car grey with some ghost flames? If it is I definatly saw you run also. That car has about the coolest paint I have ever seen on our cars.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-21-2003, 01:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

Yeah, I agree I could probably put it in the 10s...

Yeah, I agree I could probably put it in the 10s with the right setup. I built it to go around a corner though. I do autocrossing, and it is very competitive. I use the 3.08s to keep tirespin to a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2003, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

Alright here we go; Motor; 400 small block...

Alright here we go;

Motor;
400 small block 4 bolt .060 over
SIR 5.7 rods
Speed Pro 10.8 to 1s
Pro Action 220 intake heads
1.52 Magnum Roller rockers
Holley Street Avenger dual plane
Holley...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-17-2003, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

Not really, but I do have several helmets from...

Not really, but I do have several helmets from riding motorcycles. Just didn't figure on running so fast and needing one. My busa runs 9s but my car does not seem that fast.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-17-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

Forgot to say why I thought it was a good time...

Forgot to say why I thought it was a good time for my car. I have 3.08s and 245 junk cheep worn out tires. My car also has custom cut autocross springs and shocks. The car sits 3" lower than...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-17-2003, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By spodeboy

Get this time

I just got back from the strip and was actually impressed with my car for once. I ran 13.4 with a 2.1 60' time that was terrible, I even let off 150' before the line. My track used to have a rule...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-25-2003, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By spodeboy

But with a lowered car, it is hard to fit big MTs...

But with a lowered car, it is hard to fit big MTs under it. I think the biggest I can get is 9.5". Unless you have seen it done with bigger ones.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-20-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By spodeboy

My fastest trap speed was 117mph but I was still...

My fastest trap speed was 117mph but I was still spinning through the 3rd shift.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-19-2003, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By spodeboy

What is everyone using for traction

Are the 555r Nittos really that good? I am wanting to try them, but I think I will still blow them out thru 1st and 2nd. Anyone running in the 600 hp range with 255s? If so what is the traction...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-19-2003, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By spodeboy

I am pretty sure it'll be in the low 14s unless...

I am pretty sure it'll be in the low 14s unless it has some exhaust work, and some traction. If it does, it will probably run 13.6s or so. My car with lots of traction goodies and 628 hps on the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,011
Posted By spodeboy

I agree to a point, but here is what I asked...

I agree to a point, but here is what I asked myself when I started on this car. Do I want it to be a straight liner or a handler? I chose handler because I wanted it lowered. If I put some of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-09-2003, 09:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,011
Posted By spodeboy

Here is the motor pic. Not exactly a perfect...

Here is the motor pic. Not exactly a perfect install, I didn't paint anything, only cleaned all the dirt and grime off of everything. I have been thinking about pulling everything back out and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-09-2003, 08:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,011
Posted By spodeboy

Have any of you attemped 17 x 11s ZR-1s in the...

Have any of you attemped 17 x 11s ZR-1s in the back? I am wanting some wheels and tires but I can't find any good deals right now. I want some big 11s on the back that way maybe I can hook this...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,263
Posted By spodeboy

Ya, a Lakewood. Not sure, but mine may be...

Ya, a Lakewood. Not sure, but mine may be different from everyone elses. I do not have an adapter plate to rotate the transmission back to center like everyone else. My tranny is bolted straight...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2003, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,011
Posted By spodeboy

I haven't decided. I like the color and I love...

I haven't decided. I like the color and I love red, but I'm leaning towards the 99 Viper red. It is eyepoping. what other shades should I think about?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2003, 05:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,011
Posted By spodeboy

reilly8282 I like the hardtop, It looks sweet. ...

reilly8282 I like the hardtop, It looks sweet. What color is that?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,011
Posted By spodeboy

Ya, I thought about a new hatch, but all the...

Ya, I thought about a new hatch, but all the boneyards around here want way too much money for them. I am going to super chevy this weekend maybe I'll find one there. Thanks
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