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Forum: Mid-West Region
06-05-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: any michigan guys have some parts?

I have a lead on a set of heads, they are 113's. I sold them to my brother in law a couple months ago. He wants 350 for them,Missing one retainer and the stud girdle/studs/rockers. I found my box of...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-05-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,698
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: What.... Wait WHAT????

I've saw that car rolling around on the street! I love it! lol Its become a Michigan legend.
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-05-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: any michigan guys have some parts?

Man! I used to have some. Ill have to look and see if I still have them. I believe I either have a vette setup, or a camaro setup. Or maybe a combination of both.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-22-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

Happen to have my starter from my LT1 car laying around, hooked it up, she runs again. Now time for some tuning. Anyone have any experience with the clutch rod bushing thing? Mine happened to break.....
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

That an odd one! How did you figure that out?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

Coil tested bad, got a new one, and now the starter takes a crap. Can I catch a break?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-20-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

replaced the ICM, still no spark. Guess its time to do more parts testing.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-20-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

It points towards the ICM being bad. So off to O'Rallys for one. Or would it be worth it to buy a nice new distributor?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

Its a carb, and When I mean cap, I also meant coil as well. Its a standard HEI distributor, I will check that website out and test later on tonight.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By mdavidson101

Im lost, No spark 400 sbc.

Just picked up this Camaro, Its a 91, 400, T5. Lets just say its a POS for now. I pulled the motor out as it had Truck headers and burnt the clutch line. So after 4 hours and a set of hookers the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-13-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Well car has been put on hold. Job search commencing.
Although I found more rust. Looks like the quarters were replaced, and has now rusted into the rear frame rail sections, along with more rust...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-04-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

If there was a local yard that wasn't over an hour away I would be looking. Sucks living in the middle of nowhere I have a lead on a complete 5.3 for 600, waiting for my bike to sell and I'll be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-03-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I see people asking 1100 or more for a complete 5.3? and 16-1800 for a used t56. I dont mind spending the money, but taking a risk doing it? ehh not so much.

Barlow, Im new to turbo's also, so Im...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-03-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Got the trans pulled apart, I have one synchronizer ring broken, and a broken shift fork. Im looking to find parts to replace them, not too worried about rebuilding it, but replacing whats broken....
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I think I found the problem
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Nothing immediately jumped at me, but will pull the clutch off to inspect.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Alright guys, been a little bit. The trans is finally out! What a pain in the ***! The shifter rail bolts are in place, the input shaft is in one piece. Guess its time to tear it apart!
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-23-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

:thumbsup: Guess I did! Although I was not prepared yet, as I don't have another *legal* vehicle on the road.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-22-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Still have a clutch pedal, Driveshaft doesn't turn. I'm thinking either input shaft, or broken shift forks or linkage? I will be pulling the trans Tomorrow anyways.

When I click the link it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-22-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Anyone know what I could have done today? I lost all gears in my trans, Shifter shifts into all gears, but nothing turns, no grinds. You can shift through all the gears without the clutch in, feels...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-19-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Scott, I really like how clean your car is!

I have all spohn parts on my list, K member, panhard, subframe connectors, torque arm, ect. I keep hearing good and bad things about them, anyone have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-19-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Ahh gotcha, I have driven by there a couple times. Yes has an LT, not a very good instal, but it does its job. I would agree, 4th gens are too cramped.

Speaking of things I need, Besides my parts...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-18-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Here's a couple pictures, First pic is when I was on my way home from Kentucky, I pulled 28 mpg while successfully getting a 23 over ticket. (not my fault I swear:driving:) Last pic is Dinner for a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-18-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Brand New 18 19" Factory GM Comp Grey Grand Sport Wheels 2010 2013 Corvette | eBay

These wheels are on my to-buy list.
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-17-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I'm looking at twin 62's, What specifically am I looking for? I don't know much about turbo's, could someone give me a run down on turbo's?

What sort of computer system should I run with that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-16-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I'm not much for a nitrous guy, I would end up running it on the street LOL! I'm searching local craigslist now for a 5.3, going to start collecting parts! I got another Camaro for a parts car. Been...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-15-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

Cam- Cheap isn't really a necessity. I plan on spending a good amount of that and probably more. I want a car that I have pride into showing off, not what I have now and getting laughed at cause the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-14-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I will definitely check the suspension board, Currently I have disk brakes all the way around, square tube control arms, and some sort of traction bars. Im not too sure on a budget, I plan to spend...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-14-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I was thinking mini tub, I would like to throw some 315's under the back, stay with 245's up front.
I really like the idea of a turbo build, its something I haven't done yet and would like to try....
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-13-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,452
Posted By mdavidson101

Starting restoration not sure which road to take

I'm starting out with a fairly solid michigan car. Its an 84, Z28. Currently running a Lt1/T-56, 4th gen dash. Trans lost 3rd and 4th which is leading to the restoration. I'm planning on...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-12-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 26,660
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: My build for the 3rd time, long story of the Orange Iroc

Any updates? Great looking car man! Reading your build has me excited to start the restoration of mine!
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-20-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Dash assembly/ manual heater controls

Thats Quite the collection!!!
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-20-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Dash assembly/ manual heater controls

Would you like to post a picture?
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-17-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Dash assembly/ manual heater controls

Are the controls the part that goes above the radio? Those are the controls I'm looking for. I have the rest of the heater pieces, The trim panel I would also like, once I find the rest of the dash.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-17-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By mdavidson101

Dash assembly/ manual heater controls

I want to ditch the previous owners attempt at a 4th gen dash swap. I think its ugly. Im looking for a complete dash assembly, gauges, steering column and all, as well as the heater controls. I have...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-12-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,120
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: 1989 Camaro RS interior

How much for the complete dash assembly?
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-27-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,658
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Who's in Michigan?

Hey Guys! I'm coming form the exact center of the lower Penn! Would love to have a local meet, when I get plates and insurance!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-27-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 36,594
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Fastest you've gone

Im not quite sure how fast I've gone. Speedo stooped at 85mph. 84 TA 350, 700R4, 2:73 gears 245-55-16 tires. Full throttle and O/D still locked up. Ran against an RX8. started at 80 mph, gassed it...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Back to 3rd gens, Heres my story

Thanks! Its been quite a wild ride! I learned a lot, and putting that knowledge to good use!
Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Back to 3rd gens, Heres my story

Personally, I HATE the 4th gen dash. It doesn't fit and looks like crap. I will be trying to find a good 3rd gen dash to put back in.
I believe they put it in so the gauges would work.
I really...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Back to 3rd gens, Heres my story

Heres a pic of the 2 birds. The nice one and the POS.
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Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Back to 3rd gens, Heres my story

Here are a couple random pictures.
The 'stangs together
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/mikedavidson101/photo1.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/mikedavidson101/media/photo1.jpg.html)...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Back to 3rd gens, Heres my story

Here is a couple more pics.
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Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By mdavidson101

Back to 3rd gens, Heres my story

Well I took a little break from the 3rd gen Camaro's and Firebirds. I've finally got back into them. I'll share my full story, and as well I will tell a little about the new car, when the time comes....
Forum: Members Camaros
07-23-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,590
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Some shots of my Camaro. Freshly Shaved and Painted finally.

I bought a Camaro that has the handles shaved, I'm having trouble getting the system to work properly.
Do you happen to know the wiring specifics? As in power to where, where to put relays, ect.

...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-22-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,117
Posted By mdavidson101

1984 Trans am 68,000 miles 350/700r4

I'm selling my beloved Trans am. I have owned this car for the last 2 and a half years, used only as a spring/summer everyday driver. It has little to no rust at all. Original Michigan car, pure...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-21-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Build thread: project 84 Trans am

Well guys, I went on a 600 mile roadtrip to cleveland and came back with a burnt motor. :( I think she toasted a ring or broke one. Its got a lot of blow by. It eats about a quart and a half every 50...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-04-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Build thread: project 84 Trans am

Had a pretty good day, got the interior out of the parts car and put into the project, here's a picture out in the yard. Then interior picture of each car, with most interior torn out. Then I drove...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-30-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Build thread: project 84 Trans am

Little late on the update, got the car back it runs and shifts great! I don't like the vacum control for the converter though. It locks up immediately after shifting into 4th. Is there an easy way to...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-24-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By mdavidson101

Re: Build thread: project 84 Trans am

Well, I'm still waiting on the car, but after a 300 mile road trip I have "new" wheels and tires! What do you guys think? Good Craigslist buy?
Bad news: Parts car is out of commission. Fuel pump...
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