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Forum: Body
10-04-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Any companies that make new t tops?

Ok so about a month ago I lost my passenger side t top and managed to find someone in my area quickly to get a temporary replacement. The issue is the t tops I got off the guy are completely beat to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-08-2014, 05:19 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,775
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: The end of an era..or is it?

Holy **** man that sucks. Sorry that you lost your Camaro. This is why I'm looking to for a pick up to drive daily. I'm what you call over protective and paranoid when it comes to my Z28. Lol. I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-21-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,090
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: cheap, easy, u-joint steering shaft

Cool someone on another site just suggested this to me. I came across this doing some research into the project. So bowdayshush keep us updated on how this goes and how the car feels in the end...
Forum: Exhaust
10-19-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,589
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: *mystery issue for 2 months now* Bad sputtering and bouncing RPMS

Turned out to be a combination of a bad starter and bad fuel pump. The fuel pump was low on pressure and starter was boarder line fried and eventually died at a gas station. Thanks though guys. The...
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,589
Posted By Mr. McGuire

*mystery issue for 2 months now* Bad sputtering and bouncing RPMS

For the past month and a half or two months my 91 Z28 has had some really bad sputtering issues, car goes really quite for a second and then kicks, seems like it wants to go but feels like its...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-14-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,393
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Need some pictures of Camaros with 19 inch wheels

That's a great looking Iroc. I think I know what I'm getting, pretty much settled on 19s. The car being lowered like that and wheels tucked under looks amazing. NufNuffZ28, what tire sizes are you...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-13-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,393
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Need some pictures of Camaros with 19 inch wheels

I don't plan on really using it for competition use. Its just that style I really like both for the performance characteristics and looks. I plan on using more to travel long distances for example, I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-12-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,393
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Need some pictures of Camaros with 19 inch wheels

I know there is a tread similar but couldn't find it.

Ok so I found the wheels I want but just need to know how 19s look on a third gen. A few people have said they are too big but I just want to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 544
Posted By Mr. McGuire

OD shot and Sputtering anywhere between 30-50 mph

Ok, so I have a 91 Z28 with the automatic trans (700R4) and recently it developed an issue where the OD or overdrive gear doesn't run smooth at all and D or drive is sometimes sputtering between...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,715
Posted By Mr. McGuire

What do tie rod sleeves do?

Ok, so I feel like this is a really amateur question but asking is the only way I'll really learn. What do tie rod sleeves do and or purpose? I have been browsing around at different suspension and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-30-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,335
Posted By Mr. McGuire

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

People always ask if my Z28 is an Iroc. I stopped saying no and resorted to just walking away. Not trying to be mean, but theres a reason its says "Z28" on the front, both sides and back and no...
Forum: Exhaust
08-27-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 732
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Expect to lose power or not? Borla cat back

Ok, I just bought the Borla cat back system from Summit (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bor-14888) and don't have anything else done to the car yet and back pressure was a huge concern. Should I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-23-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Good wheel and tire sizes for handling

I was thinking of going 18 inches, I looked into 19s but they seemed too big. Any particular brand tires like Nitto, hankook, Goodyear?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-23-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Good wheel and tire sizes for handling

Ok, so I'm looking at getting a set of wheels and tire but want to know what sizes I should be looking at. The build is based around handling not drag racing and at the same time looks good....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Bad bucking and rough idle

:D Thanks guy for the help!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Bad bucking and rough idle

Well I had it looked at and turned out to be a bad distributor and wires causing a miss fire. Had a complete tune up done. The distributor rotor was rusted and stuck in place and had to hack some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Bad bucking and rough idle

no didn't try hooking it up to the an OBD yet. very little bit of loping maybe. Possibly miss firing?
Forum: Exhaust
08-04-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Very rough idle and bucking

*Car details :91 Z28 that is bone dry stock (exhaust and all) with the automatic TPI 305 with 140k on the clock.

Recently I have been having an issue with bucking after roughly 10-15 minutes of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Bad bucking and rough idle

*Car details :91 Z28 that is bone dry stock (exhaust and all) with the automatic TPI 305 with 140k on the clock.

Recently I have been having an issue with bucking after roughly 10-15 minutes of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-09-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Hotchkis Subframe connectors

So I'm looking to get a set of Hotchkis subframe connectors that are weld on but I'm concerned that I may need to make floor pan modifications that I'm really not looking forward to doing. I was...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
04-03-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By Mr. McGuire

iPhone and Andriod app

I wanted to know if there was an app for the iPhone or Andriod for this site? If not I think that wouldn't be a half bad idea. It would make viewing the site on the go a lot easier!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-02-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: 1991 700R4-1992 700R4 Differences???

Yeah 1991 and 1992 Camaros are completely identical except for the 1992s have the anniversary option. Other than that engines, transmissions (manual and auto) and all the mechanicals are the same.
Forum: Body
02-20-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By Mr. McGuire

What is the best way to repaint front grill insert on front bumper?

What is the best way to repaint the front grill insert from a 1991 Z28? I was looking for a glossy black finish. I also wanted to smooth the grill out and shave off the red Chevy bow tie on the gill...
Forum: Body
02-20-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 353
Posted By Mr. McGuire

How to repaint front grill insert on front bumper.

What is the best way to repaint the front grill insert from a 1991 Z28? I was looking for a glossy black finish. I also wanted to smooth the grill out and shave off the red Chevy bow tie on the gill...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-20-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Repaint and Smooth Front Grill Insert

What is the best way to repaint the front grill insert from a 1991 Z28, I was looking for a glossy finish? I also wanted to smooth the grill out and get rid of the red Chevy bow tie. I want it to be...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-04-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Name Change Request

Want to get my name as my name on here and not my friend's. He thought it would be funny to make the profile name his name backwards when this was first made.

Please change to: Mr. McGuire (or)...
Forum: Interior
12-02-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Brighten Up the Interior

Ok, so alot of people on here can agree that maybe the interior of the third gens are very dim lit and few LEDs would brighten it up. After all we spend more time in the car than outside it.

What...
Forum: Convertibles
12-02-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: 91 to 92 z28 wing

The small wing is in three pieces. The two parts that go on the rear quarter panels and the deck lid piece. The high rise wing isn't completely flat and is flexed at the end for a minimal down force,...
Forum: Convertibles
12-01-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: 91 to 92 z28 wing

Any third gen Camaro or Firebird wings are interchangeable on any of the trims or cars and will fit. You may just need to make and fill holes.
Forum: Convertibles
12-01-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: 91 to 92 z28 wing

If your talking about the high rise wing then yeah it should go on. I have it on my Z28 coupe. The bolts go in on the deck lid of the trunk and unattached from the sides. Theres no reason I can think...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Convert to single headlight lense

yeah it was just one of those projects where I didn't have any idea of what it would take to get it done. I was looking at the halo or angel eye lights from a E36 BMW. I saw them on another 3rd gen...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-04-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Convert to single headlight lense

I really want to know how to conver the old out dated headlights into something more like todays style. I saw the kind of headlights I want on a few camaros and really want to do this as long as the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Will 35th anniversary wheels fit on a 1991 Z28?

Would the bolt patterns match for a 1991 (3rd gen) Z28 and 2002 (4th gen) 35th anniversary wheel? I'am almost sure that the bolt patterns will be good, I'm pretty sure to only thing is I will need...
Forum: Body
06-17-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Splitter and Diffuser

Where should I look for a splitter and diffuser for a 1991 Camaro Z28? I have no idea where I would be able to buy those. I looked briefly and came up with nothing.
Forum: TPI
05-31-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,800
Posted By Mr. McGuire

What kind of gas is best?

I have a 91 Z28 TPI with in around 132k miles, completely stock. What octane gas should I be using? I have been using 93 or 91 since I had the car, which has been a year now. I have a few people...
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Overhead Console Installation

Ok, so on my 1991 Camaro Z28 I'm planning on buying a overhead console for it that never came on my specific car but on the other third generation Camaros as an option. I want to know how hard is...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Governed at 110mph

the programming tuning, and computer stuff I don't mess with myself. Where would I get that done? I imagine a regular car garage won't do it for legal reasons.
Forum: TPI
05-16-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Governed at 110mph

so about a year ago I bought a 91 Z28 305 TPI, my second third gen and first V8. My first was a 1986 Camaro Sport Coupe with the 2.8 multi port injection.
I don't really understand the multi port...
Forum: Interior
05-03-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,151
Posted By Mr. McGuire

5th Gen SS steering wheel in a 3rd Gen Z28

Would a 5th gen steering wheel be a possible and easy swap into a 3rd Gen Z28? I would like most if not all of the accessories to work as well; things like cruise control, CD player controls, horn,...
Forum: History / Originality
05-03-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,541
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Gadgets On the Roof Option???

I was looking for the shop but can't find it for whatever reason
Forum: History / Originality
05-02-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,541
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Gadgets On the Roof Option???

thats exactly what I was asking! I wanted to know what it was so maybe I could find it online somewhere and add it! that would be a great thing to have considering I really want a touring style 3rd...
Forum: History / Originality
05-02-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,541
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Gadgets On the Roof Option???

I was viewing a video on youtube the other day of a completely origional 1985 Z28. They were showing the interior of the car and on the roof were the dome light was there were a series of switches...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-09-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Autocross style tires

I think I might just buy a second set of wheels (17") and put the autox tires on them for ripping around and cruises; then have the regular tires on the regular wheels for daily use.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-09-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Autocross style tires

I really have a strong interest in the autocross style. So I decided that would be my build style. I'm not going all out competitive with it; just want something that I can enjoy for personal driving...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,646
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Re: Top Speed?

I guess 110mph is about right if thats a 350.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,646
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Top Speed?

What is the top speed of a STOCK 1991 Camaro with a 305 TPI with an auto trans? I was messing with this VW and the Z28 seemed to peek a 110mph. Thats what my speedometer goes to (110mph). Also whats...
Forum: Interior
01-14-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Interior Rear View Mirror

Ok, so I have a 91 Z28 and the other day when polishing the interior my elbow knocked the rear view mirror off. Instead of putting it back on again I decided that I should get the "reading" lights on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-01-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By Mr. McGuire

Front bumper parking lights. 86 Camaro

I have an 86 Camaro Sport Coupe 2.8L and I recently bought clear parking lights for the front bumper. After tring to put them on i noticed they wouldnt fit in place of the old amber parking lights....
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