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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-19-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,381
Posted By cagedruss

Re: DETROIT SPEED center link is the same as the moog... feel like I got ripped off.

Been racing cars for 4 decades. I only use Moog or Speedway Engineering suspension. At least it isn't a Chinese copy.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-19-2023, 01:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Fng in Vancouver Wa.

DM me. I can help.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-19-2023, 01:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Portland Oregon.

I am in Portland and endurance road race one. What do you need help with specifically?
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-19-2023, 01:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 783
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Pulling 305, advice on what to do with it?

where are you located? I might be able to help.
Forum: Fabrication
07-31-2023, 01:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,421
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Roll cage and connected SFC's project.

Detroit Speed has a couple of good videos installing their SFC on Youtube, I suggest watching it. Never bolt anything. Weld the cage in. I just did a third gen. There are a couple of tricks to do...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-28-2023, 12:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By cagedruss

Re: What tracks have you run on?

Speedways

Eugene Speedway
Portland Speedway
Monroe Speedway
Spanaway Speedway
Willamette speedway

Road Courses
Forum: Fabrication
05-07-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,014
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Rivet nuts

If you are doing just a few find the neaest small drill you have and then use a rat tail file to enlarge. You need it snug not loose for the best fit. If you to do more later then get a letter/number...
Forum: Fabrication
05-07-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,014
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Rivet nuts

I use approx a 1000 a yr with race car builds. As long as you use the proper tool for installing them and only use steel Rivnuts you will have no issues. I use 6mm to 5/8. I purchase them in bulk...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,153
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Generic ebay Intake Manifold

I
I'm a bit older I think. My first intake I purchased was from my dad off his 57 Chevy dirt car. He had a large journal 327 with a real 69 302 high rise. All the magazines back in the late 70s said...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,153
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Generic ebay Intake Manifold

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x1200/dscf0007_48d77217638776cf154158483eeb4c98a4a6cc18.jpg
Its hard to see but i purchased a similar dual plane for my Chump Car 3rd gen...
Forum: Fabrication
10-12-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By cagedruss

Re: A look at my old Camaro rear end has me stumped

Besides your sub frame connectors mount close to the rockers and are called frame stiffeners or similar. We don't have a subframe in the 3rd. I'm actually installing tomorrow.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-09-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Portland Oregon.

let us try to iniate somesort of group action here. I have a heavily modded 83 Cam and currently working on a 3rd gen Firebird. Doing frame stiffeners and a 4130 drag cage.

Would love to chat...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-24-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Portland Oregon.

Welcome. I am in Portland.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
10-11-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,145
Posted By cagedruss

Re: and local PDX guys???

My shop is in Portland. Stop by after hours and we can chat about our cars. Mine is going through a metamorphosis. .
Forum: Fabrication
03-03-2019, 01:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 17,453
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Corvette suspension continued

Angle of the lower conttrol arm going the wrong. Still cool1
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-19-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By cagedruss

Re: CTW wheels

I haven't posted in a long time. My bad. I wanted to post an update on my CTW wheels. I was at a Endurance 2 weeks ago at a track called The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton Washington. I had a...
Forum: Body
12-27-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 67,127
Posted By cagedruss

Re: POST YOUR BLUE CAMAROS AND FIREBIRDS

We went a different direction. Car was a stripped shell when I can across it. Decided to give it a second life. Been 5 years of racing and I am still racing her. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-18-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Wind Shield banner

I meant to write is there a banner from the forum?

Thanks though, I forgot about the Pace Car idea.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-18-2014, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By cagedruss

Wind Shield banner

Is there a third gen wind shield banner available. I need for my Race car.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-06-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By cagedruss

Re: CTW wheels

A custom creation of scrap aluminum I had laying around the shop. I had a the typical Z cowl induction hood and it was to tall for some to see while riving so I made one that was shorter and a bit...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-22-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,605
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

I forgot about these videos. Taken March 2012 at Portland in the Grey Chump Camaro above. First one is trying to stay out of trouble. Had massive rain fall for 30 mins during my stint on the back...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
12-30-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By cagedruss

Re: CTW wheels

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NHXMG9B7QnM/Un7-lcxcBzI/AAAAAAAAKPM/aWGM3VGLo5o/s800/10593341896_e160d9a950_c.jpg

New paint for 2013 series, maybe changing it up for 2014.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-05-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,505
Posted By cagedruss

Re: making center of front k member removable

I needed to do pull the pan at the track once in my Chump car. I cut the center section, plated the ends and used a piece of round tubing with plates on either end bolted as the center section. Works...
Forum: Fabrication
11-27-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 44,434
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Unique RHD Ls1 Third Gen

What steering box did you use?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-12-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,605
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Track drying out after 3 hours of deluge!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KZR6wZQoeYg/T4uv1xvJgWI/AAAAAAAAFVI/xzAFzlR-YDA/s800/%25236%2520Camaro%2520120331-21.jpg

This season Oct 27th at...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-12-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,605
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Here is my modified third gen that I run in the Chump Car Series. Many hours of development.


From march 2012 at Portland International Raceway. A very wet race.
...
Forum: V6
11-12-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,790
Posted By cagedruss

Re: v6 road race car

You can run a turbo with a v6 legally and still retain the 2400 min weight?
Forum: V6
11-12-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,790
Posted By cagedruss

Re: v6 road race car

I have been involved in Road Racing here in the PNW for about 12 years now. First question you have to ask yourself is "What Class is my car legal for".

Once you asked that then you can determine...
Forum: Fabrication
11-09-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 183,265
Posted By cagedruss

Re: lets see some pics of your custom mods and/or fabrication

I replaced all the burnt tail light lenses from the Shop fire last year with some more Aluminum. I used 2 LEDs from Amazon for the Stop/tail lights. Didn't want to waste another set of Tail lights or...
Forum: Fabrication
11-09-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 183,265
Posted By cagedruss

Re: lets see some pics of your custom mods and/or fabrication

I needed to make a lower profile hood scoop for my Chump Camaro. I had some .040" Aluminum so I made a 3 piece simple low pro Z style hood.
...
Forum: Fabrication
08-24-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Guess my weight!? What does your car weigh with cage/subframe?

After cutting all excess items from my third gen and skinning the panels mine is down to 2700 without the driver running a NA Engine with cast iron heads and full cage and 18 gallons in the fuel cell.
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
03-21-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By cagedruss

John in RI great seller!

I posted an want ad for a set of 3.23 gears. John in RI contacted me, we worked up a price and I payed him via PP. Next day I had tracking info and package was delivered early and was well packed.
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-01-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By cagedruss

Re: GM 7.5" CHEVY 10 BOLT 7.625" 3.23 RING AND PINION

I am still in need of a ring and pinion in 3.23. Anybody?
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
03-01-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By cagedruss

Re: CTW wheels

Yes, please do. We race the camaro at PIR, The Ridge, ORP and Spokane. We are generally here also on weekends working on the Camaro getting here ready for paint and prep for next race in April.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-19-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By cagedruss

Re: GM 7.5" CHEVY 10 BOLT 7.625" 3.23 RING AND PINION

Racetech Motorsports
4040 SW Macadam Ave
Portland Or 97239

I found a complete rear end for a very good price and will be here at the Shop Friday. I could use back up parts or rear ends.
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-19-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By cagedruss

Re: GM 7.5" CHEVY 10 BOLT 7.625" 3.23 RING AND PINION

Same carrier as 3.23s isnt it?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-18-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By cagedruss

Re: GM 7.5" CHEVY 10 BOLT 7.625" 3.23 RING AND PINION

I am limited to 3.23s for the length of the straights at PIR. With the tire height and rpm i can only use the 3.23 maybe a 3.08.

Thanks though!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-17-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By cagedruss

GM 7.5" CHEVY 10 BOLT 7.625" 3.23 RING AND PINION

I am in need of a used set of 3.23 ring and pinion for my Chump car Camaro.

My housing took a beating at the last race and broke and bent a bunch of pieces.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
02-13-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By cagedruss

CTW wheels

I received my set of Black CTW Motorsports wheels today for my race car. If anybody in the Portland area would like to come by and take a look you are more than welcome in case you were thinking of...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-11-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,327
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Opinions wanted on wheels

Also I have a set coming Wednesday for my Camaro, pretty excited to see them.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-11-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,327
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Opinions wanted on wheels

I am partial to the CTW Motorsports wheel. Wheels way in just a few ounces over 20lbs.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
02-10-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
Posted By cagedruss

Re: PARTING OUT: Wrecked 88 IROC TPI 5 spd PDX area

DO you stil have the rear end and if so how much? I need to replace mine in the Chump Car Camaro. Mine broke in half.

Thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-05-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 209
Posted By cagedruss

3 gen left fender needed

Looking for a left front Camaro fender in the Portland metro/ Salem area. Does not need to be perfect. Need it for my race car. If you have something please pm me.

Thanks
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-02-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,233
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Smeding Performance crate motors

I installed a 383 for a customer, very nice engine. Ran great.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-02-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,169
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Horsepower Freaks?

I have done a lot of work for HPF and know all the guys there. They are a stand up company.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 685
Posted By cagedruss

Serpentine pulleys

Is there a serpentine pulley swap I can do for the either the crank or water pump to slow the revs down? We are running the engine at high revs for a long time in the endurance races.

Thanks for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 927
Posted By cagedruss

lower control arm bushings 3rd gen

Does anybody know OD dimension of the lower control arm bushing for the third gen Camaro? Need to know for a project I want to do.

Thanks
Forum: Fabrication
09-22-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,894
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Our ChumpCar Camaro

OK, here is an update to my woes. 2 weeks last Friday I had an electrical fire in my shop when I was at lunch. Needless to say when I return back my shop had 4 fire engines working on the blaze. A...
Forum: Fabrication
08-18-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,894
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Our ChumpCar Camaro

There has been and I have uber busy at the shop doing cages and fab work.

We ran a race last May. I had to throw in a complete bone stock truck 350 in to make the event and we ended up losing a...
Forum: Fabrication
04-07-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,894
Posted By cagedruss

Re: Our ChumpCar Camaro

We just ran last weekend here at Portland International Raceway with chicane. It rained like a mother in the AM and cleared up in the afternoon. Saturday race was a 10 hour and Sunday was a 6.
...
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