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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-04-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By pontiacZ28

The car is a stick but i heard that with thte 2nd...

The car is a stick but i heard that with thte 2nd gens you had to use the e brake or the brake wouldn't function right. but it may have been b.s.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-04-2003, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By pontiacZ28

Not using emergency brakes??

Is there any problem with not using the e-brake on the disc brake rear?
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2003, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 886
Posted By pontiacZ28

Yeah I opened the cover and I could probably get...

Yeah I opened the cover and I could probably get a dial indicatorif you have the specs, that would be great. Thanks.
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2003, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 886
Posted By pontiacZ28

Relax. So quick to throw up the BS. You should be...

Relax. So quick to throw up the BS. You should be in the street racing board. Yes it is a 3.70 I was confused. The point of my post was not asking if the gears were offered in the car. I have a book...
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2003, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 886
Posted By pontiacZ28

I just got a 9 bolt with 3.73 posi and disc...

I just got a 9 bolt with 3.73 posi and disc brakes at the junkyard on half off day for $55 and I looked at the ring and pinion and there were no chips or damage but there is a little play in them....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By pontiacZ28

Modifying 86 350 for Roller Cam???

I was at the Junkyard looking at a roller cammed engine and a 86 SBC and it looked like the only difference in them is that the studs in the lifter valley of the 86 weren't tapped and the roller cam...
Forum: Exhaust
05-04-2003, 01:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,428
Posted By pontiacZ28

Are those true duals ??

I was wondering if those are true duals b/c I thought I saw a pipe connecting the two mufflers.
Forum: Power Adders
04-24-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,978
Posted By pontiacZ28

What's a Martin Turbo System Worth??

I was wondering how much these are worth because this guy has one for sale but he says "Make Offer" and I have little funds. Anyways it has a RayJay Turbo with all the parts and the instructions. It...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2003, 10:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By pontiacZ28

4th gen springs ID Need Help

I need help Identifying a pair of rear springs I bought for my 85 TA. They are supposedly off a 2001 Camaro SS, but how would I know. Does anyone know of a site that you can decode springs or if...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2003, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By pontiacZ28

Air gap rpm clearance with a 85 TA

Does anyone know if an air gap rpm intake and carter carb with an air cleaner will clear a 85 hood?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By pontiacZ28

AIR GAP RPM with stock TA Hood????

Will an Air Gap Rpm intake with a carter carb fit under the stock hood of a 85 TA with an air cleaner?
Forum: Body
01-14-2003, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By pontiacZ28

The donor car was unfortuantly some V6 POS that...

The donor car was unfortuantly some V6 POS that some guy tryed to do some slick stuff that looked r1ce-tacky in the end, so I assume it was off a 88 or so b/c the third brake light was on the top of...
Forum: Body
01-13-2003, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By pontiacZ28

Non GTA's don't have he tabs that GTA's have on...

Non GTA's don't have he tabs that GTA's have on the window frame there is three on each side.
Forum: Body
01-12-2003, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By pontiacZ28

GTA wing mounting on a TA???

I just picked up a GTA wing at the 'yard for $15. And it's in real good condition. My question is that how do you mount it to a TA. The GTA it came from had little pressed on tabs to the trunk...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2002, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 851
Posted By pontiacZ28

Homemade Brace's How-To

I have a 85 TA with T-Tops. I work in a metal shop and have access to welders and all the metal I could ever want. I want to beef up my chassis, so what else could I do besides making my own SFC's,...
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2002, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,984
Posted By pontiacZ28

I put 'packs on my 79 Z28 350 and it is a pretty...

I put 'packs on my 79 Z28 350 and it is a pretty unique sound. I got the bolt on kind and bought headers too so I had the whole dual exhaust system for like $150 or so. I had a flow catback before...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2002, 01:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,189
Posted By pontiacZ28

This is the point where I wonder if this post is...

This is the point where I wonder if this post is a joke. No offense but in the end you probably won't be beating new V6 camaros which are at about 220hp, let alone hanging with a LT1.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2002, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By pontiacZ28

I'll buy your L98 heads , I missed a whole L98...

I'll buy your L98 heads , I missed a whole L98 Vette engine once and I regret it all the time, so let me know what's up.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-15-2002, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By pontiacZ28

Suspension-Traction Questions

I have a few questions I have been thinking about concerning suspension and handles. My car is a 85 TA T5 with a built 350. Great power, no traction. Unfourtuantly I'm broke, fortuantly I work in a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-15-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 987
Posted By pontiacZ28

Can you use the relocation brackets with stock...

Can you use the relocation brackets with stock LCA's?
Would you want to?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-15-2002, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By pontiacZ28

Where is from? I think Germany. To think he did...

Where is from? I think Germany. To think he did all that somewhere else. Some of it is extreme but could you imagine the ride in the Knight Rider. Insane.
Forum: Exhaust
12-15-2002, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,484
Posted By pontiacZ28

The kids from Canada cut him some slack. Since...

The kids from Canada cut him some slack. Since all of you are on the bash tip I'll answer your question. On my 85 TA I have hedmans and hedman y-pipe, flowmaster 40 muffler where the cat goes. When...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-13-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,318
Posted By pontiacZ28

RALPHEDINMY****INLAP - When I read the first one,...

RALPHEDINMY****INLAP - When I read the first one, seriously it's getting old so hurry up and put the car in there, maybe the crushed Civic. But here's a picture I got of the Icy Hot Stunnas
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-13-2002, 07:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,371
Posted By pontiacZ28

My funniest had to be when I had my old 79 Z28...

My funniest had to be when I had my old 79 Z28 that was all engine and not much else of anything. So I was pretty faded that night like usual and was kicking it with this chick when I turned left in...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-13-2002, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By pontiacZ28

Car won't run but starts after 350 swap

My car is an 85 TA T5 ex-LG4. I swapped it for a 86 350 that's built. I don't have any computer controls. The engine is using the original starter, alt and battery and has a edelbrock 750 and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-07-2002, 02:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 521
Posted By pontiacZ28

Maybe he should buy something cool, like a Camaro...

Maybe he should buy something cool, like a Camaro or TA. Both of those cars are **** and to restore them would cost out the bung.
Forum: Body
10-07-2002, 01:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By pontiacZ28

Ask 84z Ricecooker he'll know.

Ask 84z Ricecooker he'll know.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-02-2002, 08:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By pontiacZ28

Well they won't be selling tens of thousands of...

Well they won't be selling tens of thousands of SRT's if their only making 5000. I meant that the Turbo PT, which I was refering too in that post, is like a SRT Wagon in that they have the same...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-02-2002, 05:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By pontiacZ28

Yeah you're right they only share chassis, engine...

Yeah you're right they only share chassis, engine and tranny. It's kind of how a Firebird is a totally different car than a Camaro. No one is ripping dodge it's the claims they make on their Neon SRT...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-02-2002, 01:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By pontiacZ28

So how much weight exactly would drop the time...

So how much weight exactly would drop the time 1.5 seconds? It would have to be like 2000 lbs. The PT can't weigh that much more than the four door. This car the Neon SRT sounds like:bs: to me hey...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-01-2002, 08:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By pontiacZ28

I know you are all off the Neon tip, but after...

I know you are all off the Neon tip, but after reading some of these post's I saw a commercial for the PT Cruiser Turbo which is the same engine with 10 more horse and is based on the same neon...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-30-2002, 03:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By pontiacZ28

Well EclipseGt - Whats your car run? Probably in...

Well EclipseGt - Whats your car run? Probably in the 14's huh? I haven't ever heard of a stock Eclipse, RSX, or GTS getting into the 14's out the door. I was comparing all of them in the back of R&T...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-30-2002, 01:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By pontiacZ28

Do you guys really think that a car that weighs...

Do you guys really think that a car that weighs 3000 pounds with 215 or whatever horse is gonna hit 5.9 0-60. That is a crock of $hit. What is the fastest import running? The 200HP RSX is in the low...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-30-2002, 12:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,718
Posted By pontiacZ28

In the last four years I have been pulled over...

In the last four years I have been pulled over more than 20 times. My first car was a primer camaro that was impounded 3 times searched many. I had a primer Firebird that was searched a few times....
Forum: Exhaust
09-22-2002, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By pontiacZ28

I got glasspacks on my 79 Z28 the ones that bolt...

I got glasspacks on my 79 Z28 the ones that bolt right to your header with a 3" in and 2" out. They're like 16 or 18". They sure are a lot quieter then open headers. They may rob power but IMO they...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-21-2002, 02:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By pontiacZ28

So you think an 87 El Camino would beat a 92 Z28...

So you think an 87 El Camino would beat a 92 Z28 with a 350?:doh:

Those kills sound about right to me. Good job.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2002, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By pontiacZ28

Well I went to three different websites and found...

Well I went to three different websites and found three different specs. But the specs that are for sure is that it weighs about 3200lbs, has 287hp and 274 TQ and costs between 27K and 35K depending...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2002, 01:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By pontiacZ28

It's all on you, kid. Personal taste, what will...

It's all on you, kid. Personal taste, what will win and what the bitches like is what matters. I would keep the Camaro due to the 5 spd 4bbl b/c it's the best of both world's: new engineering with...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2002, 12:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By pontiacZ28

C'mon now, don't you think that a 350Z is...

C'mon now, don't you think that a 350Z is $35,000 well spent?
HAHA. What a waste.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2002, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By pontiacZ28

Push rod, rocker arm spring clearance

I just changed the head gaskets on my LG4. Now how much do I tighten the rockers. Is there some formula, I heard you turn the pushrod and tight until you can't spin the pushrod anymore. I also heard...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-11-2002, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,124
Posted By pontiacZ28

Kokane - I only said gay once but the other term...

Kokane - I only said gay once but the other term I used which suits you better is bitch. You wanna know how a car is "homosexual" or gay is when you have a Topaz HO what kind of joke is that. You...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-11-2002, 02:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,547
Posted By pontiacZ28

Look a little harder if you're willing to spend...

Look a little harder if you're willing to spend $750 on a car with a bent frame then I would say you'd be willing to pay $1000 for a decent runner which is what I found. 85 TA, T-Tops, 5Spd, 5.0...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-11-2002, 02:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,124
Posted By pontiacZ28

Yeah - I guess you are younger then me. And with...

Yeah - I guess you are younger then me. And with all those gay cars in your sig you must be a virgin:sillylol: You use such big words for a little man. Errr . . . Boy. Yeah that's what you are.
What...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2002, 01:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By pontiacZ28

Yeah I guess 350 to 400 Hp would put you at less...

Yeah I guess 350 to 400 Hp would put you at less then 13.0 but if you got the WC I bet you could make it last for a while. Just be nice to it.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-11-2002, 01:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,124
Posted By pontiacZ28

Kane and Abel - why don't you shut your ****ing...

Kane and Abel - why don't you shut your ****ing mouth. No one was talking to you. You wanna know how old I am? 19 you like that. It's not my fault you're tied down to some fat ugly baby maker that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By pontiacZ28

Synthetic oil and don't power shift and traction,...

Synthetic oil and don't power shift and traction, shockloading it all that kills T5. Just be nice and only dog her when you need to. Get a new clutch so you have to baby her for 500 - 100 miles and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By pontiacZ28

Try the "yellow pages" and find a local builder...

Try the "yellow pages" and find a local builder that specializes in that. The T350 is one of the most built trannies ever, so if you find a guy from the old school he may know what to do to get you...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-09-2002, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By pontiacZ28

Find a local engine builder that builds them in...

Find a local engine builder that builds them in quantity. I live in a big city and there are a few different guys "mass" producing SBC's cheap. For $2200 you could get a really sick engine. But the...
Forum: Exhaust
09-09-2002, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By pontiacZ28

Lock nuts are cool and cheap if you have a local...

Lock nuts are cool and cheap if you have a local nuts and bolts place. They should do the trick.
Forum: Exhaust
09-09-2002, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By pontiacZ28

I have only started the exhaust on my 85 TA but...

I have only started the exhaust on my 85 TA but on my 79 Z28 I was at $800 when it was all said and done Headers to Tips. It adds up quick but I think you could build one for a third gen or any car...
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