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Forum: Body
11-07-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 84 Z28 New To Me

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Okay well first little part I'm gonna do is fix the firewall "smooth" job that was done...
Forum: Body
11-04-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 84 Z28 New To Me

5.3 turbo, strip only car. Eventually tube front end.
Forum: Body
11-04-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

84 Z28 New To Me

Just picked up this 84 Camaro Sunday, clean rust free body, 4.56 limited slip rearend, subframe connectors, Weld Prostars, and new brakes. And I only paid $500 for it.
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Forum: Body
10-13-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,336
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 1985 Z28 Project

Well update on this its been awhile. It's still in pieces in my garage. I have recently bought parts door shells, fenders, and hood. And clean painted and 65,xxx miles 5.3 LS. Plans are to turbo, fix...
Forum: Body
08-17-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,774
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Hug me, hold me. Heart says fix, brain says junk, cowl rot

Looks way better than mine does...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 43,924
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: My Fabrication and Build...

Hate to be that guy but where do you get your metal from to fabricate plates and pipping? Sick build man.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-03-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 285
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Black Center Console 85 Z28

I have an almost perfect center console, only thing wrong is the radio cover plate is cracked on the lower right hand corner where the screw goes through and small crack in leather on arm rest. It...
Forum: Body
08-03-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,774
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Hug me, hold me. Heart says fix, brain says junk, cowl rot

Hows this going? I just discovered the same type of problem on my car.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,831
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Borg Warner 9 Bolt

Okay so I just got my hands on a Borg Warner 9 bolt rear end. I want to know all about these axles and research isn't really helping me. What are these things worth I was told they are becoming...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-03-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

I will be going with the S10 setup if I keep my car.
Forum: Body
10-02-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,514
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Drip Rail Molding Removal

Thanks guys, and no I don't plan on saving it the weatherstripping needs replaced and I doubt I will since it is going to be a drag car.
Forum: Body
10-02-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,514
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Drip Rail Molding Removal

That's what I thought, thanks for the help.
Forum: Body
10-02-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,514
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Drip Rail Molding Removal

Okay so how does the drip rails come off on these cars without damaging them?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-22-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

I have bought nothing yet, I want to figure out the steering set up to go with before I start buying parts.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-21-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

I know this, my big debates so to say are the rack and pinion setup, s10 gearbox, or the other manual gear box posted earlier.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-20-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

Alright thanks for the info, it is going to be a track only car and maybe driven around the neighborhood on occasions.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-20-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

Would you happen to know which box is lighter?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

How good is this setup? Does it really cut weight and worth the time and money?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-17-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Steering Components

Details on this setup?

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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-16-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Steering Components

What are some front steering swaps that are lighter than the stock 3rd gen f-body setups? Some pictures would also be appreciated.
Forum: Body
09-15-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,336
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 1985 Z28 Project

More pics.
Forum: Body
09-15-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,336
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 1985 Z28 Project

Well this car has taken a drastic turn, this is going to be a full on drag car now. I am in the process of tearing the car down and starting the body work. Only needs the driver floor replaced thats...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-08-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,521
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Weight Elimination

I have some of those mods done already from when I bought the car, and plan to do the rest. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
08-04-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

Haha yes this was before I was getting a new daily driver. And that's what I thought LS3 didn't seem right to me, not to knock anyone.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-04-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

Yep haha this is my idea.. I will let you guys know what happens.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,521
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Weight Elimination

Haha I want to go as fast as I can afford to, I know the American racing isn't that light but it's just what was on my car when I bought it. I was looking under my car and thought it was a bolt in...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,521
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Weight Elimination

I have yet to do anything weight reduction wise I'm at the stage where I'm starting to plan my car since I'm pretty postive my transmission just gerenaded and I'm buying a diesel truck for my daily...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-04-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

I know a bunch of people who have done it for drag racing. And I know that was my idea for it, I'm not too worried about carb problems because I know a guy who has been building carbs for 40 years...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,521
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Weight Elimination

So what are some good ways to eliminate weight on these cars? I've been informed from many people these are heavy cars and I want to know what ways I can eliminate weight in general and focus most of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-04-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

More people on this forum need to be like you.. And I prefer to have the least amount of electronics as possible. I'm buying a Dodge Cummins for my daily driver so my Camaro is becoming my fulltime...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-19-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

I know of many people running LS carbed motors making more power and throttle response then any of that electronic crap.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-18-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

What kinds of heads and cam are good for it? I'm used to the gen 1 small blocks not LS so I don't know what heads are good for these motors.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-15-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

No one knows anything?
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-15-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 5.3 LS Questions

Also can the 4th gen LS headers be used on 3rd gens? Because I don't want to spend $600 on headers from Hawks Camaro, and if not are they're other cheaper solutions?
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-15-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,077
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

5.3 LS Questions

What kind of power can I make with a 5.3 LS? Also what all would I need to bolt it to a TH350? If I do this I plan on running a carb so what is the best cfm carb for the 5.3 LS motor that is...
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,336
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 1985 Z28 Project

Well I'm back to black for my main color with the synergy green as some kind of stripe of secondary color. Anyone have any ideas or something they have done? I want it to be unique to my area since...
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,362
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Repaint of my Iroc

Cool thread, looking good.
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Door removal

So in reality how hard is it going to be for me to get a set of doors from a junkyard then?
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: first or second generation swap to third gen???

Haha like I said if I had the money.. which seems not to exist with me anymore.
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: my 1987 iroc z project

Looks like a nice project, good luck!
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: first or second generation swap to third gen???

If I had the time and money and another 3rd gen I'd swap in a 69 Camaro complete interior. I like them way better but the modification to make it fit would be ridiculous.
Forum: Body
06-06-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,336
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: 1985 Z28 Project

Well guys its time for an update and sorry I haven't for a couple of months. Well the car now runs and drives. After months of owning this car I have just realized while swapping a starter last...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-06-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Engine Sensors

Also what does the hook up look like for it?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-06-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Engine Sensors

Okay thanks.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-06-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: Engine Sensors

It's a 305 with a carb. Block numbers said it was a 80-85 motor.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-06-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Engine Sensors

Where are the engine temperature sensors on the car? And where does it connect to on the engine itself? Pictures would be helpful if anyone has any.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-06-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,531
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

700R4 Vacuum Lines

Does the 700R4 have any vacuum lines that need to be connected? Or any other cables at that?
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-31-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: ECM Trouble

We removed a spark plug and attached it to bare metal and there was no spark. We tested the coil and the module and both tested fine, we checked the plugin for the distributor and it off and on shows...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-31-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

Re: ECM Trouble

My car is carbed, will a bad ECM cause no spark if there is power everywhere else?
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-30-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By Cars'n'Guitars

ECM Trouble

How can I tell if I need a new ECM?
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