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Forum: Interior
06-20-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By trinkits

Re: 1984 Z28 wood grain dash/console

Yeah i cannot for the life of me ever remember this as an option. I also have the 1984 Camaro brochure. There is no indication of it as being a factory option. Yuk is all i have to say.Might as well...
Forum: Interior
06-20-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By trinkits

Re: 1984 Z28 wood grain dash/console

Thanks....seems out of place in the Z28...It being a sports car. Would seem right in place with a station wagon lol...which is probably why i dont like it
Forum: Interior
06-20-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By trinkits

1984 Z28 wood grain dash/console

Hello.... I was looking at a 1984 Z28. Dash had simulated woodgrain accent on dash on passenger side , drivers guage cluster and shifter console. I am being told this was a factory option. Is that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-05-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By trinkits

Re: 700R4 worth?

newagereject.... It sounds like your questioning if its worth the money to do a manual swap......I can tell you that its only really worth it if you are keeping the car and it makes you happy....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-31-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By trinkits

Re: 700R4 worth?

Thanks for input!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-31-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By trinkits

700R4 worth?

This may seem like i am trying to advertise but i am not. I am really asking for help. I have a 700r4 that i want to sell coming out of my 1984 Z28 5 liter HO, That has only 30k miles (i can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By trinkits

Re: 84 Z8 in hibernation

Thanks for reply! actually the car is running and driving now as he changed all fluids and put in a new battery. Its actually an HO ..I checked the VIN for the "G" Just wondering if a motor and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By trinkits

84 Z8 in hibernation

Hope i am posting in the right category. I found a 1984 Z28 for sale, 34 k miles.....But car has sat for 8 years!. ....and never started or driven in that span of time! ..However car is running now...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-09-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By trinkits

Re: 1984 and 1992 Manual Trans compatability....

Will everything else from this 92 be compatible if i use an earlier T5? such as bellhousing. clutch fork, crossmember ?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-09-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By trinkits

1984 and 1992 Manual Trans compatability....

I have a 1984 z28 5 liter HO. Its a factory automatic and i am converting to 5 speed. Found a complete parts setup form someone but its from a 1992 Camaro and the box is a WC. Will this swap right...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-12-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,101
Posted By trinkits

255/50 16 on IROC

Looking at adding a 1987 IROC to the toy box. The car i am looking at now is nice but needs new tires. I want to know if a 255/50 16 (one size up from stock) would fit and not have any clearance...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-30-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
Posted By trinkits

1984 Z28 wheels

I wrote a previous request to find out what color silver the stock 1984 Z28 wheel was painted form the factory. I found out from GM historical that the color is Argent silver.
I need to refinish...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By trinkits

Re: T5 rebuild labor ?

thanks guys
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By trinkits

Re: T5 rebuild labor ?

Thanks for the info guys..... big gear head....It actually does not look too intimidating, But something about tackling it for the first time and wanting to get the car on the road asap might be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By trinkits

T5 rebuild labor ?

I know some of you here could rebuild your own T5 but i am unsure if i am confident to do the same......So i was wondering what should i expect to pay (ballpark) for labor to have someone do it for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-21-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,568
Posted By trinkits

Re: detailed auto to manual swap

When you unbolted the torque arm, What did you do to keep the tension from slamming the arm up into floorpan? Also, did you remove the whole distributor or just cap? Can the cap just be removed or...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,861
Posted By trinkits

700R4 to T5 Swap driveline dimensions?

Hello all
Will be swapping my 700R4 Automatic in my `84 5.0 Liter H.O Z28 to a T-5 manual. Question : Will i need any driveshaft modification or spacing anywhere in the driveline? Are the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,568
Posted By trinkits

Re: detailed auto to manual swap

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing! I am starting a T5 swap within next two weeks. I actually came here today to see how i could get a template for Clutch master cylinder holes. Since another member...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-02-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,603
Posted By trinkits

Re: 700R4 to T5 Swap, 1984 Camaro.. PS..

Thanks for the link to that thread! appreciate it!...I have an `84 and the thread seems to refer to a `92..will that make a difference?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-02-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,603
Posted By trinkits

700R4 to T5 Swap, 1984 Camaro.. PS..

.....Do i need to have an ECM from a manual donor car or can i just use the ECM in the car that is originally automatic. Thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-02-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,168
Posted By trinkits

700R4 to T5 Swap, 1984 Camaro

Hello, I am just about ready to pull the trigger on making this swap. My 1984 Z28 HO 700R4 is toast and it becomes an excuse to go 5 speed as the car is well worth keeping . Anyone else ever tackle...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-29-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,109
Posted By trinkits

Re: 225/50r15 OWL?

BTW..Nice looking RS!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-29-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,109
Posted By trinkits

Re: 225/50r15 OWL?

I had an 84 Z28 back in `88. I just bought another (5.0 HO) and i put 225 50`s on my original 84 and it looked awesome,It Lowered the car a tad and tires were a little fatter without looking out of...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-29-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,109
Posted By trinkits

225/50r15 OWL?

Anyone know of any manufacturer making a 225/50r15 radial with OUTLINED white letters?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-22-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,458
Posted By trinkits

Re: 1984 Z28 wheel color codes?

That might be the best idea... Thanks!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-21-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,458
Posted By trinkits

Re: 1984 Z28 wheel color codes?

Hmmm, I am guessing by no replies there are no wheel color matching codes. Anyone know what aftermarket paint color most closely matches ?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-19-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,458
Posted By trinkits

1984 Z28 wheel color codes?

I just bought an`84 Z28. Somewhere along the way, Someone painted the original stock Z28 wheels ,white (car color is white)

I don`t like the look with the wheels white and would like to restore...
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