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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-08-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Differential Decision for this season

That's good insight Skinny, thank you. Maybe the thing to do is just be happy with the ET for now, and leave the rear alone til I can afford the big one. Also, I guess by switching back to my stock...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-08-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Differential Decision for this season

Thanks for the opinions guys, keep em coming. I guess what I'm saying is.. I know they'll both break. I just want to go a little faster in the mean time. My plan is to get a bolt in GM 12 bolt or 9"...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-07-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Differential Decision for this season

Hi folks, wanted to ask everyone's opinion. Car is currently running a 383ci small block, decent cam, heads, etc. Has a best ET of 12.98 at 105 mph. Last season I swapped from my stocker 10 bolt 3.23...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-17-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,132
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What are your goals for the 2017 racing season?

I'll post time slips later on, but my 60 ft went up and my 1/8 mile ET went up, but I was still able to hit some decent (100+ mph) in the 1/4. The throttle response is solid on the car, and I think...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-16-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,132
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What are your goals for the 2017 racing season?

Goals for the 2017 season... Figure out how I lost ET last season, and really bring the car around to it's full potential. Build as it stands:

84 Camaro Z28, full stock suspension, interior
383ci...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-24-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 16,601
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: My Dragweek 2017 Chronicles

Congratulations! Also, watching intently for your car build progress. I aspire to run drag week one day, so I'm definitely taking notes. thanks for posting your progress so everyone can benefit, and...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-12-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What would you guys do if...

Yeah, I know! Spent all kinds of time and money on the motor to only run 14.55.
What's missing is traction. If I leave the start line at any kind of RPM I just do a 100ft smoke show, which is fun,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-08-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What would you guys do if...

Skinny, the cars are both 84s, so they are both exempt from the emissions testing here in ontario. The brown car definitely would not pass!

About third gens not being a good candidate for a race...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-07-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What would you guys do if...

Haha, yeah I get that a lot... but I actually just had it painted brown and I love it! That's the stock color, just refreshed. I love it because very few people have it, so I kinda stick out at the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-07-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What would you guys do if...

I think I've made the decision to swap the better rear end into the brown car and keep on racing that one. A friend of mine had a really good point, if anything should go wrong in a big way out on...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-06-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What would you guys do if...

Yeah, the brown car came with a 305, and within two weeks I was swapping to a 350, then eventually beat the 383. But I think the black car will just get a 305 and a t5, keep it simple, and sell it to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-05-2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What would you guys do if...

Love the feedback guys, thanks. I am leaning toward exactly what you guys are saying. Gut the brown car, make it light and fast, and put the 305 and stick in the black car just to cruise.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-05-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

What would you guys do if...

Hi guys, need a little advice. I've got two 84 z28s, both in really good shape.

The current set up is (hard top Brown car, owned for years):
383ci small block, Edelbrock RPM heads and intake,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-05-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

Thanks for the advice Five7! I haven't seen that adjustable secondary mechanism before, that's definitely the route I'll go. Right now I do have to limit power off the line because I'm gaining 0...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-20-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

Hi all, just thought I'd check back and update. I got a Holley 770cfm Street Avenger for the motor, and got it running happily for the street. Haven't been able to work on the car much, because it's...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-22-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

Wow Five-7, that's a wealth of knowledge, thank you very much. The cam is the lunati 60103, so the details are as follows:
https://www.lunatipower.com/CamSpecCard.aspx?partNumber=60103

.489/.504...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-17-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

Yeah I have no doubt I'm going to break something, my only hope is that it's not an axle or c-clip at 100 mph. I think the slicks are step one, and I already have those so I guess we'll see how much...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-30-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

That's what I'm worried about in the coming season! I think if I run the slicks next summer I'll end up breaking something. I don't launch all that hard (2000 rpm) and I don't mash the throttle as...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-27-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

And yes, plated street car! I ran the street class this year, so no slicks allowed there. However, if i can run a few test n tune days with the slicks and I am confident with it, then I'll run the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-27-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

I gotta agree with you there, I spent all the money so far on engine, so I SHOULD have enough power to get into the 13s. For sure I have to do the rear end, it would be nice if I was able to get you...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-26-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Suggestions for the coming season

Hey thanks for your input! I think I have enough power to run in the 13s too, but I need to get that 60ft down. The way is definitely sticky tires. I have MT slicks for the car, so I'll get them...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-26-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,346
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: What are your goals for the 2015 racing season?

Accomplished my 2015 goal this year! Actually competed at two events! At the first one, I got put out in round one by the guy who won the entire points series for the year (so didn't feel too bad, it...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-26-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Suggestions for the coming season

Hi guys, just wanted to get the opinions of some more experienced racers. I just got through my first season of drag racing! I bracket raced the car in the street series at my local track (Cayuga, ON...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Rear end for my Street/Strip Z28

Wow guys, the info here is really awesome. I will definitely be pricing out a bolt in rear (either a Moser or Strange, hearing great things about both). Saves the cutting and welding, get a great...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Rear end for my Street/Strip Z28

Wow guys, great advice. So the long and short of it is... if I'm going to run the car at the track with a slick tire, I need something stronger than a 10 bolt. I think this is a good call anyway,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Rear end for my Street/Strip Z28

Thanks for all this info guys, this is great. Ok I didn't know that the 28 spline axles wouldn't fit in the case, or that the 28 spline unit wouldn't fit into the series 3 carrier. I was under the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Rear end for my Street/Strip Z28

I must be getting them confused. I am thinking of a kit that I can put into my existing diff case without changing the gear set. I know that if the gears are changed the preload needs to be set (ie:...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Rear end for my Street/Strip Z28

Hey guys,

thanks very much for the replies, great info so far. No real idea of power numbers, and I don't want to be that guy who is guessing and making it all up. Without a Dyno test, can't know...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Rear end for my Street/Strip Z28

Hey guys,

Trying to come up with a plan for a rear end upgrade this winter. The car is an 84 Z28. The motor is as follows:

383 ci using Scat Cast Crank, GM HD rods, and SpeedPro Flat top...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: a little unclear on the 7.5 carrier

Oh OK, see that's what I've been unclear on. I'll look up the powertrax unit. Grip LS? Will that necessitate a 4th Gen rear?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: a little unclear on the 7.5 carrier

Thank you very kindly big gear head!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

a little unclear on the 7.5 carrier

Hi guys,
So I've read through the FAQ on the ten bolt. Garbage I know, but it's what I got. Here's the plan.. upgrade my 84 Z28 rear end (currently 3.23 open rear 7.5" with 26 spline axles) to a...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
01-08-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

wtb: 3.42 or 3.73 posi with 28 spline

Hey guys, looking to get a posi unit for my ten bolt rear, would like to get the 28 spline. Will buy either just the posi or a whole rear end if you have it for sale. Thanks
Forum: Fabrication
01-03-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,793
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Making my own "wonder bar"

Wow that tig weld looks awesome! Hope to get there somewhere like. It's required for aluminum right? Also, can't tell you how great I feel after welding up that piece, feels like a whole new level...
Forum: Fabrication
01-02-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,793
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Making my own "wonder bar"

Yes I saw those, they looked really handy. I just used clamps and vise grips, but admittedly the magnets would have been better. I got the bar installed tonight and it fits perfect. Just gotta wait...
Forum: Fabrication
01-02-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,793
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Making my own "wonder bar"

that's great info, thank you! I hadn't even considered renting a bottle! I will keep my eyes open for a used bottle, and look around town for what companies can re-cert and fill them. The auto...
Forum: Fabrication
01-02-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,793
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Making my own "wonder bar"

Thanks very much! I appreciate the feedback, and you're absolutely right this job was done with fluxcore. Luckily, my welder is equipped for both fluxcore and MIG, I just have to get my hands on a...
Forum: Fabrication
01-02-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,793
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Making my own "wonder bar"

Thanks very much! It made for good welding practice, that's for sure. Painting it up now!
Forum: Fabrication
01-02-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,793
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Making my own "wonder bar"

Hey guys, first time fabricator here. Ideas and hints from more experienced guys always welcome. I've heard that the wonder bar can be a good addition to the older versions of our cars, and mine...
Forum: Body
02-04-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Thanks for the suggestions, I love that air pan idea! I wonder if any stock Carb cars came with that, be cool to have a Chevy one. I'll look into that. You're right, it is too nice to chop up. Thanks...
Forum: Body
02-04-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

I suppose another option is to make it a "shaker" hood. Anyone done this before? I think it would be cool, and more importantly functional. What air cleaner would one use for that?
Forum: Body
02-03-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Hi, thanks for the suggestions guys. I've seen those turbo hoods before with the louvers and vents cut in. I'm not sure about the vents, and I'm sure that I don't want the louvers. I like the idea of...
Forum: Body
02-03-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Ok, did a bit more sanding and filler this weekend for the dings and scratches, shot it in primer again. I think it looks alright, the flatness of the primer really brings up the lines in the hood...
Forum: Body
01-26-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Part three. Sanded down the body filler on the hood, turned out alright. The main cuts and scratches are erased anyway, which is great. I don't think the hood was perfect even from the factory (wavy...
Forum: Body
01-24-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Part two, I filled in some of the chips on the cowl and the edges of the hood. Not as much as I thought actually, a lot of the imperfections came out in the initial sanding. Still haven't decided on...
Forum: Carburetors
01-24-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Thanks Slick, it's a work in progress as always! Hoping to replace all the black rubber hoses to braided stainless as I can, wrap the headers etc. Looking forward to racing season!
Forum: Body
01-23-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Thanks! Never considered doing a wrap on it, but maybe I'll look into it. That's a cool product (cool charger too).
Forum: Carburetors
01-23-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Not nearly as bad *** as some on here, but here's my 383 stroker motor in my 84 Z28. Running Scat Crank, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads and intake, Lunati 60103 cam, 750 Holley, Vigilante 2600 rpm...
Forum: Body
01-23-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 84-Z28-Canada

Re: Daytona Style Hood Resto

Forgot to add, this is what the hood looks like on the car, except I did manage to get the edges flush with the fenders after some hood pin adjustment.
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