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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-02-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 425
Posted By lightningZ

Located near Toledo, Ohio. Stash of body parts 92 RS, 91 Z28

Hello everybody. I'm looking to sell off the rest of my spare parts for 3rd gens. Preferably sell everything all at once, but yes im open to individual offers. Have a brand new axle back turbo...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-02-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 405
Posted By lightningZ

Cheap!! Grouping of body parts 92 RS, 91 Z28

Hello everybody. I'm looking to sell off the rest of my spare parts for 3rd gens. Preferably sell everything all at once, but yes im open to individual offers. Have a brand new axle back turbo...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-18-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 36,267
Posted By lightningZ

Re: best lt1 performance upgrades?

Also, no Iroc in 1984..
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-08-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,130
Posted By lightningZ

My 1991 Z28 up for sale

Chevy Camaro Z28 - $7800 /obo (Toledo)



1991 5.7 liter 700R-4 Many Tasteful Modifications. Truly a must see, Rust Free car. Body has 138K. Recaro Seats, 6 point roll bar Patriot sidepipes...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-05-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 36,226
Posted By lightningZ

Re: How many 3rd Gens have you owned?

1. 1987 Trans Am GTA - $300 Barn Find :thanks:

2. 1991 Camaro Z28 - TPI 305 Originally, now a mild 350 :burnout:

3. 1990 Firebird Base V8 - $800 bucks, and drove it home.. 65K miles :nod: ...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-25-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By lightningZ

Re: 89 Formula, Local Craigslist find

not sure, if it is rust free and complete it seems like they would just sell the whole thing. Im seriously thinking about calling about the wheels
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-23-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By lightningZ

89 Formula, Local Craigslist find

1989 Pontica firebird formula - $1 (Fraser)

Date: 2011-11-21, 5:14PM EST
Reply to: see below [Errors when replying to ads? (http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts)]


1989...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By lightningZ

Fuel Issues.. HELP!

Frustrated to no end, and need some advice
Let me start off by saying my car is a 91 Z28 with a 305 TPI and 700R4. Block was swapped at some point for an 89 350. I recently swapped to carb(a Holley...
Forum: Carburetors
11-06-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,746
Posted By lightningZ

Re: for those who went TPI to carb

ok thanks travis youve been a big help buddy. ill post pics soon
Forum: Carburetors
11-04-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,746
Posted By lightningZ

Re: for those who went TPI to carb

so your 98.0" belt is run like which picture from the link, the top view im guessing? or if you could post a pic of your cars engine bay with all the accessories :) and im assuming you are still...
Forum: Carburetors
11-03-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,746
Posted By lightningZ

Re: for those who went TPI to carb

thanks for the article/photos. Are there descriptions for the 3 photos? the first looks stock except a dummy pulley in the place of the smog pump even though it doesnt seem to contact the belt? The...
Forum: Carburetors
11-02-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,746
Posted By lightningZ

Re: for those who went TPI to carb

I switched my 91 Z28 over to carb this past winter and removed the smog pump, to clean up the engine bay but am having a hard time finding a smaller pulley for the tensioner. the stock one is just...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

no, i did it correctly. My carpet had flaps ,im assuming precut by the previous owner, but nonetheless it had precut flaps over the top of the rear shocks which made zipping off the top of them a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

and not sure about the whole " removing panels and carpet" to install air shocks ... i didnt need to
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

thats true, most of the time.. it would be nice if the parts store recommended the right parts though.. i guess we can dream haha
as far as the air shocks go, i thought installation was easier on my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

84redta, this is close to how the GTA looked, i had around 80 psi in them. thanks for the tips and pic
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

really? thats interesting, so you said a front coil spring from a jeep.. do you know how much taller it is? also a friend told me about something called "spring jacks" that he uses on his circle...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

thanks for all the helpful comments guys, i think i will look into the "blocks"
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

i know the functions of both the shock and the spring... all im saying is that my other car had air shocks in the back and they did indeedraise it up so that it could more easily accomodate a 275...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-25-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,756,806
Posted By lightningZ

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

85-87 Iroc-Z wheel is the best looking wheel
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-25-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By lightningZ

stone chips?

I recently purchased a set of 16x 8 4th gen trans am wheels for my 91 and i knew i would need spacers. after some testing fitting and measuring i have determined i will need 2.5" spacers on all 4...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

they look decent but not exactly what i need for taller tires
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

nope ive never heard of those,can they raise the rear as well as lower it? and where do you get them, like napa or are they an ebay item?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

Re: third gen air shocks?

and yes i have tried ebay and can only find air shocks for 2nd gens
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,826
Posted By lightningZ

third gen air shocks?

So i went to my local Napa where i had purchased rear air shocks for my old 87 GTA about a year and a half ago, and they said that they do not carry air shocks for my 91 Z28.. so then i lied and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-20-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,062
Posted By lightningZ

Re: SLP: 3rd Gen Specific ZR1 Wheels...

yeah i know, i think that they still would look nice on the regardless of 8" or 9.5".... if you the rest of you guys dont like them, then dont get them! ... your shitty mood shouldnt ruin it for...
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
03-15-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,552
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Thirdgen Fest '11 information

ok thank you for answering so quickly:chevy:
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
03-13-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,552
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Thirdgen Fest '11 information

Oh and also hwen April 1st rolls around, where can i purchase my registration package for $35? Is there a phone number to call or just email somebody on here? This will be my first Thirdgenfest so...
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
03-13-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,552
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Thirdgen Fest '11 information

woot! im ready!!!! :) i kept searching for this but could only find thirdgenfest 2010... cant wait to show off the fresh paint and pipes! :D
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-13-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 97,609
Posted By lightningZ

Re: camaro pics with Z06 wheels and wheel specs

DEAL!!!:goodidea:
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-13-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,008
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Its almost that time again, what are people doing for mods this year??

hey guys, i havnt been able to find anything about thirdgenfest 2011, just thirdgenfest 2010..... is it still on for this year?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-11-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,628
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11

love it. looks really nice, good work man
Forum: Exhaust
01-08-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 467,601
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Third Gen Dual Exhaust Picture Collection

the only pic i can find right now is already in my album. The car is in storage during winter months (or else i would go take some more pics right now) but i will this spring for sure
Forum: Exhaust
01-08-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 467,601
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Third Gen Dual Exhaust Picture Collection

Oh and fyi, price of pipes was $199 shipped! ..Ebay..
Forum: Exhaust
01-08-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 467,601
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Third Gen Dual Exhaust Picture Collection

i will post some pics soon. Just got it done in October of 2010. They are fully welded from manifold to tips. They are shielded sidepipes and look similar to the C2 corvettes pipes, but at the same...
Forum: Exhaust
01-07-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 467,601
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Third Gen Dual Exhaust Picture Collection

im running a set of 50" patriot sidepipes from summit racing on my 91 Z28 and they are nice. loudness 7:10, deepness at idle 6.5:10, but full throttle is an eargasm form inside or outside the car. I...
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
01-07-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,398
Posted By lightningZ

Re: Thirdgen Fest '10 --- All thirdgens welcome!!!

is there a phone numer to call, in order to preregister for third gen fest 2011? i would really like to bring my Z28 but not sure how, when, or where
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