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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-10-2003, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,608
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

no dude the 375 is a th350 with a higher torque...

no dude the 375 is a th350 with a higher torque capacity.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2003, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Thank you for the input guys, i think somewhere...

Thank you for the input guys, i think somewhere between you two the answer will be found. hehe i called the dealership and i dropped the car off at a shop and it wont be at my expense so....either...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2003, 01:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

LT1 Bleeding profusly

I have an lt1 in a camaro. its leaking bad while not running on the drivers side of the motor. the back of the engine and the valve covers are free of oil leaks, so its not the intake or the valve...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2003, 04:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Pictures of pedals?

Hey guys im looking for pictures of pedals, not just the place your foot rests, im talking the place where the clutch and brake rods hook to the respective pedals. and where the switches go....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-22-2003, 02:32 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,034
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

I bought the chassis engineering ones for $85...

I bought the chassis engineering ones for $85 then added to them which cost another ooh id say 30 bucks total. nothing is compromised, car is kidney jarring stiff, im happy. moral of the story, make...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2003, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Do you really need a speedo?

Im swapping the t56 in. and im ordering the abbot cablex as soon as i have the cash for it...does the car need the speedometer to run? i know the ecm knows what speed the car is going, if it shows 0...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Finally bought my T56

Well i picked up a T56 with b&m ripper shifter with 43k miles on it. for the grand total of $300 usd. hehe *** that was a good deal. the guy was going to put it into a 56 nomad. but decided to go...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-12-2003, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

I just bought a t56 with ripper shifter for 800...

I just bought a t56 with ripper shifter for 800 bucks, so id also like to know if people went with the JTR mod (i have access to a mill and a lathe) or if the cable x ticket is the hot one
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2003, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Bling? Too Much? Where the rubber meets the road

I just did that title to get your attention.
Down to business. im looking at 18x8.5's (which are sized to fit) and looking at a 275/35/18 on the rear and a 245/40/18 on the front? out side of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2003, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,895
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

know what works great? probably already have it...

know what works great? probably already have it too. take a tablespoon of tide detergent (powder) and mix it in a spray bottle with water. just spray it on, work it with a brush, rinse off completely...
Forum: Cooling
04-12-2003, 03:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

if its in the block, and looks like a temp switch...

if its in the block, and looks like a temp switch its probably a knock sensor. if its in the head its a temp switch.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-24-2003, 03:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

What do you think of these wheels?

I can get a set of these 17x9's for 600 bucks. what do you think? yes i know its not my car, same color as my car though.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2003, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

hey guys for an update, ive canceled the idea of...

hey guys for an update, ive canceled the idea of the 17 inch roh wheels since i found a set of polished 91-92 z28 wheels for dang cheap. and since ive wanted those rims for 7 years or so, and since i...
Forum: Exhaust
03-14-2003, 02:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

i know the y pipe sucks and all but unless you...

i know the y pipe sucks and all but unless you have a tubular k member you might run into clearance problemos
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-14-2003, 01:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

ill get some digi photos up on here after the...

ill get some digi photos up on here after the wheels and tires get on, mind you they are NOT flashy wheels, but they are 17's and light so it works for me, the eibachs after all is said and done...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-13-2003, 01:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Eibach & KYB its a beautiful thing

Just got done installing my Kyb GR2's and my eibach prokit. its just plain incredible. incredible ride and handling. not rough at all, at least not compared to stock springs with gabriels. will go...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-11-2003, 12:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 959
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

guys od and d are the same thing as far as line...

guys od and d are the same thing as far as line pressure or strength is concerned. line pressure will be higher if you start in manual low or manual 2, via the boost valve. but between d and od there...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-20-2003, 04:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,533
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Im going with the bfgs probably. heard alot of...

Im going with the bfgs probably. heard alot of good about them but i think the firestones are cheaper and they share a name with my favorite malt beverage.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-13-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

hey guys i purchased some Chassis Engineering...

hey guys i purchased some Chassis Engineering sfcs. and yes they fit great. My car went from creaking and squeaking around hard turns but now i can blast down mulholland hwy and pick up a rear tire...
Forum: Cooling
01-31-2003, 01:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

What other parts can i throw at this thing?

Okay 89 tpi350. at idle only does it start to get WAY hot. fans are on, water pump and radiator are new. im losing coolant, but im not leaking it or burning it, wtf?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-28-2003, 12:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,812
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

"granny shiftin not double clutchin like you...

"granny shiftin not double clutchin like you should"
recognize the quote. hey guys, first one to explain to me why double clutching would be an advantage in a standard tranny w/ synchros gets a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-17-2003, 10:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,312
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Hey wishmaster. kinda off topic (sorry moderator)...

Hey wishmaster. kinda off topic (sorry moderator) but you know wishmaster 2 and 3? look in the credits for john novak, whats funny is he works with me at homedepot, its eeerie to hear "becarefull...
Forum: Body
01-16-2003, 01:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,944
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Now i have some things im wondering about. What...

Now i have some things im wondering about. What 110mph speed limiter exhists on any third gens? did the vss cars have an electronic govenor? My 89 has been pegged (i have the 145mph speedo) and that...
Forum: Exhaust
01-15-2003, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 354
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

New exhaust nose to tail.

Edelbrock TES headers, dynomax high-flo cat, flowmaster force II cat back. sounds great, ive had the headers and cat back for awhile, just got the cat on, had a gutted cat on there, sounds much...
Forum: Carburetors
01-15-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Is this a good deal?

My friend has an 84 camaro 350 (yes i know its not origional) its a 700r4 car. red. hardtop. carbed, smogged, needs a new carb hehe. anyways he wants to sell me it for 200 bucks. He has a del sol...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-15-2003, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

I dont know how safe it is? it holds me like...

I dont know how safe it is? it holds me like crazy. i have a crow enterprizes 3 inch wide 5 pt. belt. the shoulder harness is a Y type and i actually anchored it to the rear seat beat shoulder...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-08-2002, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,949
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

HEHE GOOD POINT any one want to photochop?

HEHE GOOD POINT any one want to photochop?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-05-2002, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

RU-qwik nice cage. where are your rear bars tied...

RU-qwik nice cage. where are your rear bars tied into?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-05-2002, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,949
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

ROH wheels

Ive seen the ROH reflex's on sale for 95 bucks for 17x8 and i dont have to pay shipping because they are local. good deal?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2002, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Main purpose of the cage is for fabricating...

Main purpose of the cage is for fabricating practice. Ive just finished a roll cage on a dune buggy, turned out looking like a sand rail and the owner was real happy. i have considered going all the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2002, 03:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Brave New Roll Cage

Well im going to fab a main hoop to start, tie it into the subframe connectors. then i will see how things progress from there. i fully intend to keep the rear seats accessable (note i didnt say...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2002, 03:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Im going with hotchkis springs. Just want to be...

Im going with hotchkis springs. Just want to be different. we will see how it goes
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2002, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

better than expected

Hey guys. I have a 172,000 mile L98. When i went to change the header gaskets (dang stock edelbrock gaskets) i pulled the plugs, ran a compression and leak down test....got 135psi dry and wet...
Forum: Exhaust
11-28-2002, 06:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,634
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

No offense guys, but i did my headers, cat and...

No offense guys, but i did my headers, cat and cat back exhaust laying in the street at my house. with my cars on ramps with a good floor jack to raise the engine. dont b**** about it being hard if...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-23-2002, 01:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

thanks for the reply, i kind of want to go black...

thanks for the reply, i kind of want to go black pearl. or a metallic blue (stock color) are either hard to apply?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-21-2002, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Paint choices

Im stuck. i dont know wether to go enamel, or a acrylic base coat clear coat. if i do either its going to be orange or black pearl.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2002, 11:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Lowering Spring Height

Just wondering guys, if anyone with different brands of lowering springs could measure the distance between the top of the wheelwell and the ground. im trying to figure out if my car has saggged...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-19-2002, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

No digi camera guys, so it will be about a week...

No digi camera guys, so it will be about a week until i get the film developed,scanned, loaded. trust me its peachy
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-19-2002, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Just got done playing with a harbor freight special

I bought that HVLP gun for 50 bucks. i pulled one of my spare wings (no worries i only buy oem wings from junkyards, no ***** wings) sanded it down. tack-ed it. And then let loose with a orange...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2002, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

I thought a 0mm offset on a 8 inch wide wheel...

I thought a 0mm offset on a 8 inch wide wheel would net you a 4 inch offset? while the 16mm would be 4.5?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2002, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

18 inch wheel fitment

Hey guys im wondering if an 18x8 with a 20mm offset (ours is 16mm right?) on a 5x120mm bolt patern (5x4.75) would fit on a stock iroc? sounds like it so far doesnt it? these are basically stock...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-29-2002, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 954
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Wait a sun activated dent filler (most likely...

Wait a sun activated dent filler (most likely meant for metal) doesnt work on a speaker box? good lord no! why not try a product like great stuff....the crack filler stuff at home depot or lowes or...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-26-2002, 03:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Dont you wish rice would just leave it be?

I was coming home after a 10 hour shift at home depot. Im basically a grunt/manager/fork lift driver/merchandizer/you name it, so im dead tired. Go to leave my store...pull up to a light, a yellow...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-21-2002, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

For the record almost all gm bucket seats made in...

For the record almost all gm bucket seats made in the past two decades will go into your car. I know fieros had interesting seats. I have cavalier seats in my car, got them for 50 bucks for both,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-21-2002, 01:04 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 16,813
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

There are some brand name products that become to...

There are some brand name products that become to represent the products that they are. You hear people say "im going to go xerox this" not "im going to hewlit-packard this". You hear "can i have a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-18-2002, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Ive gone back and forth with a bunch of people on...

Ive gone back and forth with a bunch of people on this...but...our beloved f bodies dont use a macpherson strut design since the macpherson design consists of a strut with spring around it, you could...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2002, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Performance gains with gear swap?

Hey guys, my friend went from 2.73 to a 3.73 rear and the difference is the "oh my ***" kind of difference. Im swapping from a 2.77 9 bolt to a 3.45....will i notice a whole lot. i have an L98 ,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2002, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Not to be a dork, but where is your right hand...

Not to be a dork, but where is your right hand while you drive? if your answer is "on the shifter" there is your problem. clutch forks dont like being pushed against the blocking ring all day,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-28-2002, 02:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Gas Milage with a t5

Hey guys i have a near stock 350 with 4L60. have any of you noticed an increase in fuel efficiency with a t5 swap? im just sick of slush boxes and im leaning very hard towards a t5 for now and a t56...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2002, 02:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,159
Posted By NuclearPwrIroc

Wait no one has responded to this yet? Did you...

Wait no one has responded to this yet? Did you say CORVETTE??? new one....umnn dude an m12 is a transaxle.....like what is found on a corvette for better weight distribution. its a tremec t56...
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