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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-14-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By joshc

Re: Firebird cowl hood fiberglass lift off

Sold!
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-11-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By joshc

Sold! Firebird cowl hood fiberglass lift off

SOLD! Selling a fiberglass lift off cowl hood for a 3rd gen firebird. Glasstek brand. Well need sanded down and reprimed and painted. No major cracks or breaks that I know of.
Pick up in Watertown...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-11-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 179,980
Posted By joshc

Re: Lucas Oil Stabilizer Fail!!! DO NOT BUY!!!

Someone from Bobistheoilguy.com sent some in for analysis.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1976391/1

Not impressive at all, just thick low grade oil with no anti wear,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-31-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By joshc

Re: how much should i pay for a rear end

Agreed 3.73 or 3.42 are great for a 305.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-21-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,379
Posted By joshc

Re: DB Electrical - Starters, alternators, etc

I have one of their starters and alternators on my T/A from them, work great!
Forum: Body
08-18-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,894
Posted By joshc

Re: 89 camaro totaled Aug 2015

I would pull the sheet metal off and see how the front end pulls back on the frame machine. If the rails and strut towers can be pulled back to spec, it may just be worth fixing, especially if you do...
Forum: Brakes
01-09-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By joshc

Re: Few drops of tear

I have no idea what you mean by "few drops of tear".
You're car is crying?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-27-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,024
Posted By joshc

Re: Parts store guys don't go to Autozone!

I sell auto parts for a living at a dealership. Autozone is usually my last choice.
Most of their parts are lower quality, and their counter people are usually poorly trained. The people behind the...
Forum: Cooling
12-23-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By joshc

Re: Freeze plug/ Heater core

Bypassed heater core would not have anything to do with a freeze plug leaking.
When your mechanic replaced the freeze plugs, did he use the cheap steel ones or the better brass ones? The brass ones...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-13-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,854
Posted By joshc

Re: What c. arm bushing? Moog vs ACDELCO

You'll be fine with the AC Delco bushings. Delco Chassis parts are top notch. Just avoid the Delco "Advantage" line, its economy, offshore parts. Not bad quality for what it is, but not as good as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-13-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By joshc

Re: B&M Trankspak Shift kit 700r4

If I recall correctly, Transgo and Superior shift kits are preferred to B+M kits, at least on the 700R4.
If you want firm shifts, I would also do the corvette servo and upgraded boost valve.
Forum: Body
11-23-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By joshc

Floor pan replacement seat supports and inner rocker

I finally removed my carpets to replace my Lh floor pan over this winter.
I discovered the floor pan reinforcements that the drivers seat bolt down to are Swiss cheese. Also there is a section of...
Forum: Cooling
10-26-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,391
Posted By joshc

Re: 4gen Fans On Champion Radiator

Where did you get that shroud?
The ones I have seen sold for the Champion rads are only single fan.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By joshc

Re: synthetic trans fluid

I'm running Valvoline Maxlife synthetic atf in mine. I changed it out half way through the summer and so far I'm very happy with it.

You can get is in gallon jugs from Advance Auto parts , and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-11-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,586
Posted By joshc

Re: any idler arm tips

Good luck finding rotors at the local parts store that aren't Chinese.
Napa's are China, so is Advance, Autozone, Oreilly, Pep boys, Auto Value.......

About the only way to get American rotors it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By joshc

Re: 7.5 rebuild plan ideas

The reason I wanted the axle tubes welded, my buddy's 84 z28 was starting to loosen up there and seep oil.
He flogged it in a burnout contest and cooked it anyways, but it would have been an issue...
Forum: Cooling
09-01-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 936
Posted By joshc

Re: Well it was going well....

My 350 tended to run hot with the stock type aluminum/plastic radiator.
I installed a Champion all aluminum rad and it more or less stays right at the opening temp of the thermostat.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By joshc

Re: 700r4 leaking

The GM dealer should still be able to order the correct o-ring.
Forum: Cooling
08-13-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By joshc

Re: replaced heater core but have a question

Could have had some air still in the system that burped out. Keep an eye on it until it stabilizes.
Forum: Brakes
08-13-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By joshc

Re: Rear Drum Rattle

I would start by pulling the drums and inspecting everything before I started throwing parts at it. If a return spring or hold down spring came off and is floating around in there, that could be...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 974
Posted By joshc

Re: Puzzling suspension problem

Sounds like a spring wasn't indexed properly like Sofa says.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By joshc

7.5 rebuild plan ideas

I scored a 3rd gen rear end out of the junkyard with 3.42 gears to replace my 2.73 rear end in my T/A.
The gears look great, but I'd like to go through it with new bearings and seals before it goes...
Forum: Cooling
07-29-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,176
Posted By joshc

Re: Tried everything..

Do you have coils in the rad hoses to prevent them from collapsing under high rpm use?
Forum: Cooling
06-20-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By joshc

Re: Overheating still... Help

Are the fans mounted close enough to the rad to pull the air through it? If they are much more than 1/2 inch away from the rad it won't actually pull much air through the rad.

Another thing to...
Forum: Cooling
06-15-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,190
Posted By joshc

Re: Heater Core Preference?

The pipes on the vista pro cores are adjustable. They are o ringed and can pivot slightly.
I got mine to fit just fine, it will roast you out of the car.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-15-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,429
Posted By joshc

Re: Looking for information on the Duraflex brand of aftermarket parts

I work at a body shop. We put one on for a customer. It was the 1st and last duraflex bumper we put on. Fit like crap, full of pin holes that had to be filled. Looked pretty flimsy, didn't look very...
Forum: Cooling
06-09-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,190
Posted By joshc

Re: Heater Core Preference?

I bought a Vista pro one off ebay for around $30.
They are aluminum, but seem to be decent quality.
I really don't understand the beef with aluminum heater cores, pretty much any new car made in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,685
Posted By joshc

Re: Fun day at the junkyard with $17

Your ac box should unbolt the same. If I recall last summer when I swapped mine over, one of the bolts came in from the outside instead of the inside or vise-versa. They are still all in the same...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,378
Posted By joshc

Re: 700R4 TV Boost valve install tips help etc.

Reviving an old thread, but this might help someone putting a boost valve in working on the floor. I couldn't hold the valve in place and maneuver the snap ring in place. I used a long 3/8 ratchet...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 659
Posted By joshc

Re: rocker tapping

Well there are really only a few things that would cause this.
Bent rocker arm.
Bent rocker arm stud.
Bent pushrod.
Bent valve stem (pretty unlikely but possible.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-14-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,369
Posted By joshc

Re: Duralast CMax Brake Pads - are they ripping us off? (pics)

If your looking for quality auto parts, Autozone is not the place.
They sell off shore manufactured parts to sell at an economy price.
If you want quality pads that will perform well, look at EBC,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-14-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,402
Posted By joshc

Re: Champion Radiators - Terrible Product

Are your lower mounts trimmed way down? I took the stock upper rubber mounts right out and just put some rubber pieces I trimmed out of a tire tube.
Even the stock rad sits higher than the rad...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By joshc

Re: Rusty Coolant

Has the coolant been maintained with regular flushing?
Conventional green coolant is only good for about 2 years, then the anti corrosive additives wear out. If it hasn't been maintained, the block...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-06-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,402
Posted By joshc

Re: Champion Radiators - Terrible Product

Mines been good so far, installed last summer, cools well, no leaks.
Did have to trim the lower insulators down a lot and use rubber strips on the top. Not sure what you mean by the top mount is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,379
Posted By joshc

Re: Jeggs is giving away crates with free shipping [ sorta]

Yes, since the goodwrench 350 is marketed as a "universal replacement", it can't be tested for a true net power number. The engine could end up in anything from a work truck to a Corvette. In the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-30-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By joshc

Re: help!!

You would probably get help faster if you post in the appropriate topic group and put a little more descriptive title.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By joshc

Re: Car on jacks, rotors wobble slightly

A little in and out movement is normal. Every vehicle I've owned with "C" clip style axles has had in and out movement. 1/16th sounds normal.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-20-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By joshc

Re: Anyone replaced A Driveshaft Universal Joint?

If they have never been changed and still have the nylon injected into the yoke to hold them in, your going to need a torch. Heat up the yoke and the nylon plastic will ooze out and the old cups will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,379
Posted By joshc

Re: Jeggs is giving away crates with free shipping [ sorta]

I put the 260 hp gm crate motor in my T/A last year, I swapped a better cam in it before I dropped it in. With a Holley 670 street avenger, Edelbrock performer intake, and headers, its a pretty...
Forum: Cooling
03-19-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,313
Posted By joshc

Re: A/C delete question

I deleted the non working ac on my 86 T/A. The compressor and lines were already off the car when I got it. I wanted to clean up the firewall and give my car a cleaner engine bay. I took out the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,069
Posted By joshc

Re: Issues with alternator

Was any of the wiring checked as we suggested?
Forum: Cooling
03-11-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By joshc

Re: Aluminum radiator

I'd go with a Champion 3 row. I have a Champion 2 row in my slightly hopped up 350 and it stays right around the t stat rated temp.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,285
Posted By joshc

Re: Installing intake manifold

Thats what I use to! The stuff works great, and it comes in a cheeze wiz looking can and is easy to apply. A mechanic friend of mine told me about it, he uses it all the time on he problematic GM ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,069
Posted By joshc

Re: Issues with alternator

I would check the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable.
Forum: Cooling
03-01-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,432
Posted By joshc

Re: Coolant Flush

I'm with Sofa, I don't buy the 50/50 stuff. Straight antifreeze and distilled water.
I try and pull the block drains if i can to drain all of it. I usually try and pull the heater hoses off and...
Forum: Body
03-01-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,845
Posted By joshc

Re: 3m 8505 seam sealer not drying

I used some on mine to touch up some crumbling factory seam sealer. It doesn't dry super hard. Skims up in about an hour, fully cures in about 24 hours. If its outside and not in a heated garage it...
Forum: Body
02-15-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,329
Posted By joshc

Re: Best Place to buy Soffseal Weatherstripping?

Amazon has great prices on the Metro Supersoft kits
$238 for t top cars
Metro Moulded RKB 2001-118 SUPERsoft Body Seal Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive

$130 for standard coupes
Metro Moulded RKB...
Forum: Cooling
02-08-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By joshc

Re: Radiator Replacement

The Delco will have plastic tanks just like the $90 rads. To be honest, if you took both out of the box, there probably isn't much difference.
If you wanted to upgrade, now would be the time. I put...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2014, 11:27 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 30,701
Posted By joshc

Re: Found my original '88 Camaro- LSX Rebuild

Subscribed!
Nice work, the car obviously means a lot to you.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-07-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,105
Posted By joshc

Re: are k&N air filters Bad for your car??

The oil can be an issue on MAF equipped car.
I would be more concerned about all the dirt they let into the engine. A paper filter has far better filtering efficiency. The oil analysis labs can...
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