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Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
07-12-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By Vega

whats going on with prices??

Has anyone else noticed the ridiculous price spike in 3rd gens this year? I mean I kept telling everyone to get them while they're cheap but I didn't expect a couple months to make the difference....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Vega

Re: Frustrating Overheating Issues

I'm not 100% sure its not the head gasket but I'm a good 90%. I haven't found any coolant on the spark plugs, no smell of coolant in the exhaust during idle, idles extremely smooth and just overall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Vega

Re: Frustrating Overheating Issues

Hey no worries man, I would completely suspect this shady little buy here pay here place to just rig something up so it works for a few weeks and call it fixed. I'm very skeptical that they actually...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Vega

Re: Frustrating Overheating Issues

By the way my replacing the water pump fixed the leak and all was perfect until the freeze plug popped. I've checked the other freeze plugs they seem fine and there's no leaks anywhere. The only...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Vega

Frustrating Overheating Issues

Ok guys, been a while. I'd like to start by saying this isn't actually a 3rd gen, or an f-body, or GM for that matter. I'm having trouble with my girlfriends 04 Neon and while Neon boards would be...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-08-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 60,198
Posted By Vega

Re: third kid on the way all parts and cars for sale,

Hello, looking for some parts to help move along my 87' GTA. Car was hit in the front end, looking for a good nose cone and bumper support, rear tail light center section (just noticed mine is...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-08-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By Vega

Re: Parting out 1986 Trans Am

What condition is the front nose cone in? Looking for nose cone and bumper brace/support for an 87 GTA im restoring. Also might be interested in ground effects and the tail light center section....
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-12-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,625
Posted By Vega

Craigslist find - 89 GTA L98 26k miles

Hey guys, found this on my local craigslist here in Indiana and just had to share with the class. I hope im not breaking any rules by posting a car that isnt mine but i really wanted to throw this...
Forum: Body
09-06-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By Vega

Re: GTA nose/bumper question

Thank you
Forum: Body
09-06-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By Vega

GTA nose/bumper question

Im rebuilding a wrecked 87 L98 GTA. It was wrecked in the front and im looking for parts for it but wanted to ask, is there a difference between a typical Trans Am nose and a GTA nose? The main...
Forum: History / Originality
07-30-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 33,446
Posted By Vega

Re: Most desirable year.

From a pure collectability standpoint put me down for 1990. You had the one-year combo of Iroc-Z with 90s interior and it was only about a half year run or less as far as production goes. Now thats...
Forum: TPI
06-07-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 19,600
Posted By Vega

Re: TPI's With After Market Heads & Cam?

I think a good thing to keep in mind when considering a TPI build is that you have to look past what the internet makes quarter mile times sound like. Reading online you'll think a 12 second car is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-24-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,643
Posted By Vega

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

Oh man and i just remembered when i got my RS stuck accidentally backing over a fresh tree stump >_< and got it stuck in the mud at another girlfriends house who's Nazi step-dad was gone for the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-24-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,643
Posted By Vega

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

Ok ive got a few to share, not looking to win any awards for them but i can pitch them in haha

1st - Was driving my old 91' RS, it was near halloween and i had my girlfriend at the time in the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-24-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,438
Posted By Vega

Re: 3rd gen Iroc vs 2nd gen Trans Am

Thats true, as far as performance goes most of the 2nd gens have it bad. Most of it, i believe, is the weight of the cars. Isnt it somewhere around 3800 for a late 2nd gen and 3300-3500 (options...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-23-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,438
Posted By Vega

Re: 3rd gen Iroc vs 2nd gen Trans Am

To start things off i'll say after trying out the TPI it will be hard to go back to carbs. Amazing reliability and mileage, a bit harder to work on and more complex but the pros outweigh the cons id...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-23-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,438
Posted By Vega

3rd gen Iroc vs 2nd gen Trans Am

First off this is all in good fun, i dont want anyone getting upset or anything turning ugly just a friendly comparison, i think this kind of stuff is fun and im sure even though we are a 3rd gen...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By Vega

Re: 700R4 shifting issues

Thanks guys, i topped off all the fluids when i got it home but just remembered after reading that that i only had a little bit of tranny fluid to add and never fully topped it off, thanks for the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By Vega

700R4 shifting issues

Okay so im looking for some opinions on what this might be. Ive been driving my Iroc lately and noticed it doesnt like to shift right at wide open throttle. At about 75% or lower throttle it seems to...
Forum: History / Originality
05-22-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,436
Posted By Vega

Re: Restore this car and sell it for $100,000!

Looks to be in pretty good shape for the money, at least everythings there (looks like that includes the original radio too). And being an 87 with a 350 it'll be loaded to the gills with all the...
Forum: History / Originality
05-21-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,436
Posted By Vega

Re: Restore this car and sell it for $100,000!

Ah here is the 88' you mentioned
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2961716887.html

Here is the 92' i mentioned, good deal assuming its an original L98 Z28, would want to check the numbers...
Forum: History / Originality
05-21-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,436
Posted By Vega

Re: Restore this car and sell it for $100,000!

No but i saw that one during my search. Its a clean car, was wondering if the owner was a member. But the mods werent for me so i kept looking. The one i ended up getting was a...
Forum: History / Originality
05-21-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,436
Posted By Vega

Re: Restore this car and sell it for $100,000!

Lol i see this kinda stuff on craigslist too. People offering trashed Irocs for $6k and saying "put $4k into it and sell it for $18k easy, its a no brainer" if it were such a no brainer why hadnt he...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Hm, im not sure if the speedo on those cars is controlled by the chip or not, i thought it was an electronic sensor in the tranny? or maybe you mean something else that im not picking up on lol,...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-21-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,361
Posted By Vega

Re: 350 or ls series

True story. Also dont get caught up in internet talk about drag times and whats fast and whats not. Most people would be scared to drive even a 12 second car all out on the streets. You dont have to...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-21-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,361
Posted By Vega

Re: 350 or ls series

Check out the 5.3L LS motors. Theyre way way cheap right now and with a supercharger or turbo you can make any power you want up too and over 1000 horsepower on completely stock internals. However if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Yeah the 059 ones are usually in amazing shape except the coolant passages because of the marine use. Nobody runs their boats as much as their cars so they stay fresh longer. Mine are the same, other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

If theyre in good shape go for it, inspect the valves and coolant passages. $200 isnt bad but id offer $150, if you can get them for that price and all looks to be in good condition id jump on it....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Those are the same ones i have lol, if theyre in good enough condition id run them, theyre the same as the other ones just used in a different application. Be sure to check the coolant passages as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Yeah, i got mine off craigslist, either would work though. Id just search "vortec" or "305 heads" i know the casting number of the heads i have is 059 so you could search that too, im not sure what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Thats not a problem, however someone else would be more knowledgeable than me on building the TBI. I know they make TBI adapter plates for typical carb-style intakes though and i would recommend...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

With that intake in the link you would need vortec heads, but keeping your stock heads you would need a non-vortec intake. Or i believe there are adapter plates you can use on your TBI intake to make...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

If you plan to run the TBI still, yes. 305 vortec heads can be found for cheap, most junkyards have a lot of them cause nobody wants them, they pick over the 350 vortecs instead, might be able to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Youre already off to a good start with the gears and headers, thats the best place to start. The top link has springs that should be good for this combo and will solve the clearance issues. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

http://www.alexsparts.com/valve-spring-kit-sb-chevy-vortec-hi-perf-hyd-roller/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-226018/...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

I'll post them here so anyone with more experience can chime in if they know of anything better to use or have any suggestions
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

Thats true, 305 vortecs wont work well with a 350, too much compression. My plan was to build my 350 after the top end swap and once the motor was done to a complete longblock swap, then sell the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

That makes it a bit easier to swap, in fact i bet you could do the whole build i planned on doing on my old RS. Was gonna throw the 305 vortecs on, a summit racing vortec intake, new non-computer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 987
Posted By Vega

Re: 305 with 350 heads or just a straight 350

They make vortec heads for 305s that basically give you just about all the flow and power advantages of 350 vortecs with the added advantage of smaller chambers so they wont kill your compression....
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,576
Posted By Vega

Re: 1985 305 V8 firebird Only 34,000 original miles Should I buy for $2500?

Any low mileage V8 third gen is a good buy at $2500 anymore really, theyre just now starting to take off like the 2nd gens so better get em' while theyre hot haha. Once that price goes up it aint...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-19-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 47,773
Posted By Vega

Re: Jegster Bolt-on subframe connectors

Im the definition of "bean pole" and i still dont think even i can squeeze my scrawny @ss under a 3rd gen without a jack or jackstands LOL. Thats a tight tight squeeze
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-17-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,861
Posted By Vega

Re: LSX LQ4 1/4 guesses?

Agreed. That black Camaro with no GFX does look pretty sick but i bet id still like it a little better if it was all decked out with the Iroc or Z28 stuff. Firebirds can pull it off better somehow,...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-17-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 21,035
Posted By Vega

Re: Using a 350 block as a base for a 302

:huh:
Smallblock Ford with cathedral ports?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-17-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 21,035
Posted By Vega

Re: Using a 350 block as a base for a 302

Okay well yes, that clears up a lot. If there is already a 350 in the car you might as well build the 350. I was under the impression that there was no car yet, that he was just getting to the phase...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-16-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 21,035
Posted By Vega

Re: Using a 350 block as a base for a 302

Theres quite a bit of knowledge from the 1st gen SBC in the LS series, not based on it but theres still some old tricks in there. However theres a whole lot more of the Buick 350 in them

I guess...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-15-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 21,035
Posted By Vega

Re: Using a 350 block as a base for a 302

Maybe i should explain this a little further. If the motor is out of the car, yes a 350 is the way to go. No point in dropping in a 305 when its just a de-bored 350 and they both rev the same. A 302...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Posted By Vega

Re: Brake or Suspension Upgrade Next?

Oh i believe you, im not doubting your legitimacy or anything. There are several cars out there that will need it sooner or later, it just happens when old cars get older, stuff wears down and starts...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-15-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 21,035
Posted By Vega

Re: Using a 350 block as a base for a 302

Yes ive seen the 305 hate on this forum. But ive owned and built 305s as well. I cant speak for other people's experiences but in my experience of driving a 2.70 gear 305 (my old 91' RS) and then a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Posted By Vega

Re: Brake or Suspension Upgrade Next?

x2
I second this fully, this will most likely be your best bet to start with
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Posted By Vega

Re: Brake or Suspension Upgrade Next?

For what its worth in my observation subframe connectors are really just a precaution. Yes they do help the rigidity of the car, but im calling BS on the statement that "theyre almost a necassity at...
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