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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,598
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Won't start after changing Plugs/Wires

Your check engine light is most likely from the fact that your new distributor isnt set up like the old one, therefore the computer thinks something is wrong seeing as you dont have the wires hooked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Dropping Engine and Tranny?

thanks for the input guys, i got the engine and tranny out seperatly and it was super easy. Dropped the tranny and then pulled the engine out the top.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Dropping Engine and Tranny?

I'm pulling the engine and tranny out of my 86 z28, and everything at the moment is disconnected and unbolted except the distributor and whatever wiring in behind it. I heard the easiest way to get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2013, 03:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Swapping out a cam...?How much it run?

If you're wanting power, you're gunna need to spend some money. The old saying of "There's no replacement for displacement" is pretty true, swap out to a 350 and start building from there. Get some...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-06-2013, 01:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,462
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: detailed auto to manual swap

Definitely keep this post going; I'm doing the same thing to my 86 z28 here very soon, actually buying a t-5 off craigslist this friday, and I need all the info I can get.
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,602
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: HELP! Headers? Exhaust? Muffler? Cat Converter?

what did when I was 16 was just cut it off before the muffler hahaha. Cheapest way to get loud :P

But if you wanna go the legit way, get the whole nine yards in exhaust, you'll be glad you did...
Forum: Interior
07-07-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,009
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Does anybody know what make this steering wheel is? or where i can get one?

I keep my plate in the dash and in AK we have to have front plates as well, havent had in cop trouble but my buddy who has a dodge ram did get harrassed about it. But i think it's because on a truck...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Running too hot?

just checked and no i do not. Didnt even think of that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Running too hot?

Hey, my 86 Z28 seems like it's running a little hot. It was running even hotter a while back (like 240-250) and I figured out I had a blown head gasket. Fixed that, but it still seems to be running a...
Forum: Exhaust
07-05-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,519
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Header and Y-pipe combo

I posted this in a thread the other day but I think I'll get a quicker response here. I have a question, will these headers (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68470/) work well with this Y-pipe...
Forum: Exhaust
07-05-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,468
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Y pipe issue

Just getting a pair of shorty headers and matching Y-pipe, it'd be much easier and the power gain is an added bonus. If you want I could point you to some header and y-pipe combos.
Forum: Exhaust
07-05-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 184,073
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Whats the best exhaust? What are the best headers?

I have a question, will these headers (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68470/) work well with this Y-pipe (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-17478/)? And will they bolt up to the existing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Where should I start upgrading my 350?

I'm finishing up installing my MSD ignition tomorrow night, and this weekend I'm going to install a pair of headers I got off craigslist. The exhaust at the moment doesnt have a muffler on it, so I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Where should I start upgrading my 350?

Ok I dropped a 350 into my 86 camaro around 2 years ago, a crate motor, and I wasnt really focusing on building it I just wanted to get the car running. But now I want to start getting more...
Forum: Interior
02-27-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,833
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: O'reilly's Racing Seats

Awesome! Bet I've seen your car around here at some time or another.

How do you like the 4th gen seats? and were they easy to install?
Forum: Interior
02-26-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,826
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: How much wind noise is in your cockpit?

I've always either got the windows down, or the stereo up so loud that it drowns out the wind noise anyways haha.
Forum: Interior
02-25-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,833
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: O'reilly's Racing Seats

Awesome, thanks for the replies guys.

arcticwhitez, I was really hoping to not have to do any kind of mods like that and hoping they'd bolt right in, but I suppose if I have to I'll do that. Do...
Forum: Body
02-23-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,133
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: New Hood louver question!!!!!!!!

Probably could find a cheap pair off of a wrecked parts car on craigslist, or go to some local junk yards and ask. try ebay as well, not sure how much they'll have but obviously it's worth a shot....
Forum: Body
02-23-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,133
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: New Hood louver question!!!!!!!!

www.hawksthirdgenparts.com has them
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-23-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,503
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: DEPO Smoked Parking Lights and Side Markers

I have the clear version of these lights and honestly couldnt be happier with them. Not sure what everyone else's problem is with them but I personally like them and would recommend them.
Forum: Interior
02-22-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,833
Posted By AKcamaroAK

O'reilly's Racing Seats

Hello, I'm contemplating buying a pair of racing seats from O'reilly Auto Parts (I know, they're terrible but the seats look nice and I dont wanna pay for shipping lol). I was wondering if anyone has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-01-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,226
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

I have the same question as this, but i would also like to ask if I'd be fine just cutting the springs and not doing any other suspension work or if it would ride weird/overly dangerous.

oh and...
Forum: Body
08-06-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 664
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Will 82 bumper cover fit 86?

I have an 86 z28 Camaro and it needs a new front bumper cover. A guy on craigslist is selling one off an 82 for $40, I was wondering if it would fit on my 86?

Also once I get that, will my 86...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2011, 03:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Since my husband doesn't appreciate this...

Looks hella nice. I was debating on getting those or the clear ones. I ended up going with the clear ones, along with clear parking lamps which should be here in the mail bright and early tomorrow...
Forum: Interior
07-23-2011, 04:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,628
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Cup holders

Really great idea Tom! I've had those wedgie holders in my car for months and i've never thought of this. One question though, what did you use on the back screw hole? it looks as though you bridged...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2011, 02:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,014
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: rs but z28

I dont know about the others, but I was talking about the dash glove box. I second the posting pics of the glove box if you have one
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,014
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: rs but z28

My 86 didnt come with a glove box. I dont think I've seen any third gens with a glove box, to be honest.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-20-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,189
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Painted headlight buckets $10

looks really good!
Forum: Interior
07-19-2011, 01:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,492
Posted By AKcamaroAK

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

Those seats look amazing!

Just Wondering, how hard was it to swap in the '95 center console? I'm thinking of doing that myself, along with 4th gen front and rear seats.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-12-2011, 01:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,496
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: cars and their owners

Glad to see there alot of guys my age on this forum, I figured it'd be a bunch of older guys lol. Here's me and my 86. Still needs some paint and a little bit of body work, which is supposed to...
Forum: Body
06-10-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: 1991 z28

oh damn that looks amazing, you arent kidding when you say it looks like glass. I hope my black paint job comes out like yours
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-03-2011, 01:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Not enought room....

what I did was just get a smaller air cleaner.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-02-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,337
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Painted IROCs + 35" 5-panel wink mirror

Honestly, when they were off the car I thought it looked awful.But on the car, they really look pretty good! I agree with the red strips as well though. That would make them even better.
Forum: Body
06-01-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,474
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: 86+ Front Bumper and GFX on 84 Camaro?

In that pic, the gfx are from a 91-92. I'm not sure if the front lip will boltup to an 84, you'll probably need to also get a 91-92 front bumper. The sidekskirts should go right on easily, since as...
Forum: Carburetors
06-01-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Not Startingup right away, carb problem?

I do exactly what evilemokid94 said haha. Today I tried adjusting the the electric choke on my carb. Seemed to help, but at that time the engine was still warm. The real test will be tomorrow morning...
Forum: Carburetors
05-31-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Not Startingup right away, carb problem?

Exactly! The other day I was leaving Taco Bell, and I dont live in the best area so all these gang bangers where hanging out around there. I was trying to start it up, and they just laughed at me......
Forum: Carburetors
05-31-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Not Startingup right away, carb problem?

So my 86 z28 has a brand new engine in it (carb'd of course) and when I turn the key, it turns over for a few seconds and I have to give it some gas to start it up. My dad says it's just because it's...
Forum: Body
05-30-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Just painted my firebird! Watcha Think

I think the black rims would look better with a chrome lip, and possibly white letter tires. That'd break up the black i think. Thats my plan for my blacked out camaro.
Forum: Pacific Region
05-29-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,246
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Alaskan Thrid Gen owners!

I couldnt really figure out where the Alaska section is, so any of you Alaskan third genners, where you at? I made a facebook page for alaskan third gen owners to post up pics and stuff of their cars...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-27-2011, 03:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,671
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Got smoked by an STi and im glad...so far

This similar thing happend to me lol. I was racing my buddy, and we went from a 65 mph roll. I absolutely killed him, and he slowed up at around 90mph. I had no clue why cuz we usally just keep...
Forum: Body
05-26-2011, 02:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,629
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Why are nice ThirdGens suddenly so expensive now?

Actually... yes? 25 years old is considered a classic, so 86 and back are classics. or at least thats what the last cop that pulled me over told me :driving:
Forum: Body
05-25-2011, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: How to install

hawks third gen has em for $10. Just go to the spoiler section.
Forum: Body
05-23-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Would this grill fit my car?

The 86s had hatch-mount third brake lights, so that won't be a problem for me.
Forum: Body
05-23-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Would this grill fit my car?

Ok thanks a lot.

I edited my post to include my similar question about the 91-92 wing. As you can tell, I pretty wish I had a 91 Z28, so I'm modding my 86 to look closer to the 91. hahaha.
Forum: Body
05-23-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Would this grill fit my car?

I really like the 91-92 z28 grill, and I want to replace the one on my 86. Will this one go on with no fitment issues? http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/camaronewgm91-92grillez28black.aspx

Or if I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-23-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,293
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Best Cheap Upgrades

Get a pic of that, I'd LOVE to see it dude
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
05-15-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,784
Posted By AKcamaroAK

86 camaro Photoshop request

Hey, I would love it if someone could photoshop my car for me. I want the car color to be black, and the included black torq thrust rims on it. Thanks so much to anyone who does this for me :)

the...
Forum: Interior
05-13-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,753
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

I would love to do that, but I'm afraid it'd block my radio. I see you have an aftermarket deck as well, do the drinks ever get in the way?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-08-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,325
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

Few that I got asked recently:

From a kid around my age (17)
Him: That thing fast?
Me: Hell yeah dude
Him: Will it beat my car over there [he had some Asian 4 banger]
Me: What you got in it?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2011, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By AKcamaroAK

Re: Power Steering Going Out?

Thanks for all the suggestions, I ended up just replacing the pump. Steering is 100% perfect now. :)
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