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Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-02-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
[AR] SOLD
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 with LS1 -- $6,700

Weekend bump.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-27-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
[AR] SOLD
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 with LS1 -- $6,700

Ls6 intake and the stock 241 heads
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-23-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
[AR] SOLD
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 with LS1 -- $6,700

Here are some pictures of the interior.

Car is still available but I want it gone!...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-14-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
[AR] SOLD
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 with LS1

Been a while but finally got some pictures of the car.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20161113_145714_c94c71fdca0313f2afe5014b92b9052296f96b0f.jpg
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Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-01-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
[AR] SOLD
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ikes 91Z

SOLD

Well, the time has come to part ways with the car. It's a 91 Z28 with an LS1 and 4L60E tranny. AC delete but the harness still has all the connectors. Odometer reads 198k miles, but the LS only has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Ac delete wiring

So I have the ac delete box. It came with an after market blower. The connection to the HVAC harness has one connector. My factory harness has the 2 connector for the original blower. What steps do I...
Forum: Cooling
10-06-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 697
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Ac delete wiring

So I have the ac delete box. It came with an after market blower. The connection to the HVAC harness has one connector. My factory harness has the 2 connector for the original blower. What steps...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-04-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Ls1 AC Delete

Is there anything special that needs to be done with the HVAC harness when deleting the AC? I have the connector to the blower, the resistor, and the piece that connects to the main harness. Is it...
Forum: Body
09-28-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,830
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 RS Camaro Convertible professionally painted

Terre Haute is perfect. I am actually from Greencastle so it's super close.

Thanks for the info :thumbsup:
Forum: Body
09-28-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,830
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 RS Camaro Convertible professionally painted

Very nice!

Where is the body shop located? I frequent Indiana often to see my folks and when I'm ready to get a fresh painting it may be worth stopping by there.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-28-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 15,405
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 1986 Iroc Procharged 408

I would love to have that kind of room to work on mine. My little two car garage gets pretty cramped once you add kids bikes, four wheeler, lawn mower, and the list goes on.

Very nice!
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-23-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 61,327
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: New to this Section- First LS Swap

What about the housings on the tranny and rear end? Any damage to those?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: AC System and ttop bag

Bump

Throwing away in a week if no interest. Make an offer on any of it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,556
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Smog Pump delete 88 T.P.I. IROC Vert

Read through this thread. It should give you everything you need.

https://www.thirdgen.org/serpentine/
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By Ikes 91Z

(SOLD) Ls1 AC Compressor, pulling, and bracket

Used ac compressor, pullies, and mounting bracket (includes mounting hardware) off of a 2001 TA. Asking $50 for all of it....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Ikes 91Z

AC System and ttop bag

Cleaning garage and trying to clean out some of the spare parts laying around.

I have pretty much an entire stock ac system from a 91 z28.
Hvac box and blower motor - $10. Hvac box needs some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-16-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: ls question.

Would also be a good for a mockup so you use this block to notch your k member and re-do the wiring harness.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-16-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,780
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 LS1/4l60E swap.....Finally

Turns out there was a short on the inside of the alternator somehow. So that is being replaced. Should be back on the road in no time!
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-14-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,844
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: '88 Formula LM4 5.3 swap

Very nice bird! Me likey.

I have the racing innovations headers on my swap and had zero fitment issues when installing them.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
09-14-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Hawks ac lines

These are the lines. I tried to paste a picture and the link of the Hawks website. I'll get a pic of mine tonight (still on the car).

They convert the ac lines to use the stock 3rd Gen canister...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-13-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: A/C delete heater box

How much is shipping to 72715? Not sure if you have it out of the car yet or not to get a good quote.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
09-13-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Hawks ac lines (SOLD)

Have a new set of hawks ac conversion lines. These were installed but never charged etc. Decided to go without ac on my swap.

$115 plus shipping.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-13-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,780
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 LS1/4l60E swap.....Finally

Well, got it narrowed down to the alternator. Somehow it is grounding out at that post.....sometimes. I first hooked it up and had it without grounding, and started the car. I got back under to tie...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

Well, got it narrowed down to the alternator. Somehow it is grounding out at that post.....sometimes. I first hooked it up and had it without grounding, and started the car. I got back under to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-12-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 61,327
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: New to this Section- First LS Swap

Love the way that engine bay looks. So clean. One of my favorite cars on this site.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-12-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,780
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 LS1/4l60E swap.....Finally

I did unplug the negative cable before pulling the gauge cluster. Interestingly enough though, the battery was shot (it's about 4 years old). Talk about coincidence....

When I went to plug the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

I did unplug the negative cable before pulling the gauge cluster. Interestingly enough though, the battery was shot (it's about 4 years old).

When I went to plug the new one in, I've got a wire...
Forum: Electronics
09-10-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,785
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Key is reading just over 1k ohms. All the fuses are good.

Checked all the grounds off the battery too. All were clean and very snug. Battery also registering just under 12 volts when on the...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-10-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,362
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Question about a swap

More info on what the problem is would be helpful to diagnose if the paper clip piece is the problem (probably isn't all of it).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

Grounds all good. Fuses all good. Battery showing just under 12 volts.

No clue. Frustrated as hell.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-10-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,780
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 LS1/4l60E swap.....Finally

Grounds are all good. Fuses are all good. C100 is good.

Battery is showing just under 12 volts.

No clue. About done with it to be honest.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

Agreed. I plan on removing all the battery cables, and cleaning everything (again) to ensure good contact (again).

I'm gonna try and get it in tomorrow afternoon. Hunting season is rapidly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

Pocket did the harness and has about 5 power leads on it that I tied into the positive side of the battery. I've started the cat up 25 times at least. This only started after doing the tach.
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,785
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

I will check the key tonight and check all the fuses.

There is no power anywhere. Its as if there is no battery in the car. But I promise there is...
Forum: Interior
09-09-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 92,625
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Restoring interior plastic and carpet how-to

Saving this since I am getting ready to redo my interior :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

The tach fix was soldering a 200k resistor on the circuit board. The speedo fix was soldering a 30ohm resister and a 150v capacitor on the circuit board. Pretty straight forward fixes.

I removed...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-09-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,780
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 LS1/4l60E swap.....Finally

Thought I would ask here as well...

I pulled my tach/speedo out to do the fix that is stickied on the electronics forum. Soldered in the new resistors, put the cluster back in, turn the key, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Not starting and a weird issue

Yeah its the ls swap.

The grounds were the first thing I checked last night and they all had good connections. The battery and cables are both brand new so there is no corrosion etc.
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,785
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Is there a way to test if the key is bad? It's still the stock key so it's possible.

Also, would the film on the back cause me to lose all power from it coming loose? I could see losing power to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z wheels

Yeah I was on the fence about plasti dip, and saw quite a few cats that look pretty good (haven't seen em close up).

I'll put some elbow grease on it again and see what comes of it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Not starting and a weird issue

So I did the tach/speedo fix following the thread on the electronics forum and thought I would post here too just in case.

I did the fix, put the bezel and gauges back on, went to start the car...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,785
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Battery dead was my first thought. After charging for a few hours, I still get nothing.

I'll post something in the general tech forum but let me know if any of y'all think of something else...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,785
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Nadia. Zilch. Zippo.
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,785
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

So I took my cluster out to fix my tach issue as well as my speedo issue (following another post for the speedo), put it all back in, turn the key and nothing. The battery doesn't even click on. No...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,025
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Restoration of 1989 L98 IROC Z (pic heavy)

After seeing this I thought I would look at rockauto to see what they had as I am in the middle of restoring my intrerior. How did you know which door panels and seat covers to go with? The pics...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,025
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Restoration of 1989 L98 IROC Z (pic heavy)

That looks great. Awesome job!

:thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z wheels

I would probably stick to a good cleaning. I was thinking I would plasti dip them after they were cleaned a bit.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-06-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Ikes 91Z

91 Z wheels

I am in need of an extreme deep cleaning/refinishing of my wheels.

They have sat on the car in a garage for a decade now. Inside the spokes are covered in a thick layer of brake dust, the red...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-29-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,780
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: 91 Z28 LS1/4l60E swap.....Finally

Drove my car around over the weekend for a few miles to let it get up to temp and didn't have an overheating problem! Everything went smoothly.

Felt nice to have a functioning car again.
...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-27-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Ikes 91Z

Re: Ready to throw in the towel

Keep it! Mine was sitting in my parents garage for 8 years. Now I have the time, money, and am learning as I go. You are so close, don't give up. I'm glad I didn't...
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