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Forum: Body
09-09-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,035
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: T-top to hardtop conversion ?!

I have seen this done and don't have the link. But basically the guy measured what he needed from the hardtop to cover just the ttop opening. Cut out what he needed from front to back. You have to...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-07-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Mishimoto Alum. Rad

Not sure on tube size but it kept my car around the 195-202 mark on a low 90's high humidity day this past July. This is after the motor was heat soaked. My car was running 10-15 degrees warmer...
Forum: Body
06-28-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Glue down the ttops?

I have dilectric grease. I will try that thank you. I will look for the pdfs too. I guess they are about adjustment. It only leaks on the outside corners.

And yeah i have no business fixing cars,...
Forum: Body
06-27-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By IROCmenace

Glue down the ttops?

I am reaching the point to where I hate this car.

Who else has glued their ttops down to solve the leak problem. I have new seals, tried other tops. Adjusted the crap out of them. Yet they still...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-28-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,071
Posted By IROCmenace

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

Stopped using them years ago when they screwed me on a headlight switch, no warranty whatsoever. Out of the box failure.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-28-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,749
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: My Mishimoto Radiator is junk

Mine is good this far. decent fitment, had to use heater hose cut in half for upper vibration dampeners and ditch the factory ones but other than that it fits good and cools really good. My Stant...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-23-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,375
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: 1999 Z28 Custom - Like New FS/FT Garaged Show Car

Might get more bites on a 4th gen site.
Forum: Brakes
04-17-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,460
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: pedal feel with 4th gen booster and MC?

There is not one on my 88.
Forum: Brakes
04-17-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,460
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: pedal feel with 4th gen booster and MC?

"Per se" ....... spell correct got me
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,460
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: pedal feel with 4th gen booster and MC?

Actually, the fronts are LS1 brakes so the are not guide pins per second.
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,460
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: pedal feel with 4th gen booster and MC?

Yes, yes and yes.... unfortunately
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,942
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Soft brake pedal when running, no brakes

You just convinced me to buy a new booster. My brakes have never felt good and I replaced and upgraded everything else. I put this in another post:

...
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,460
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: pedal feel with 4th gen booster and MC?

OP and 2nd P. Did you guys ever fix this? I have a similar issue

New LS1 master
Earls braided lines
used LT1 booster
gutted prop valve for rear circuit
LS1 front brakes, new ceramic pads, new...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-21-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 775
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: need to sell 1

Where are you located?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-15-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,745
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Wrecked 1989 Formula 305 TBI Part Out

I need the fuel sending unit shipped to 37129
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-12-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,402
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z Z28 5.7L 350 V8 T-TOPS *FOR SALE*

So in other words, you came onto this site of enthusiasts, with an overpriced add, insulted the "majority" of us having " rust buckets" and all the while expecting to get LS1 money for a car people...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-05-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,520
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am $1200 Engine smoking.

Don't sweat it man. I have looked at it several times. Interest is there. Timing is not good for someone like me. This is almost exactly what I want as my next project but that is about 2 years away....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-10-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,917
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: My 91 'Model' in Progress...

Nice work!
Forum: Brakes
05-08-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,322
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: BRAKE COMBINATION VALVE - Video on how to test

Thanks a ton for this info! I am fighting brake issues right now and this is my next thing to tackle.
Forum: Brakes
05-07-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,971
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Ls1 Brake upgrade FYI

Did you fight any low pedal issues? I am trying to get my setup sorted out right now too.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-28-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,668
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: cyberdyne digital gauge cluster for 85-89 camaro f/s

Does this have its own sending units or does it workoff the factory ones?
Forum: Body
04-09-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,487
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Crashed my iroc :( can it be fixed??

Just to clear up some insurance things here to try and help you out so you have real expectations.

Agents - sell products. They do not handle claims. They cannot act as an attorney for you and...
Forum: Body
04-05-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,487
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Crashed my iroc :( can it be fixed??

When he says ICAR he means this:

http://www.i-car.com/html_pages/technical_information/tech_inquiries.shtml

Good info in there. Just my opinion but if it was my car I would not want them to cut...
Forum: Body
04-05-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,487
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Crashed my iroc :( can it be fixed??

Metal has "memory". It "wants" to go back to it's original form. I know your concern of the hole bend a paper clip so many times thing. If strength is a concern they can always weld some stock plate...
Forum: Body
04-05-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,487
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Crashed my iroc :( can it be fixed??

That blows. Best thing to do is have a body shop check the alignment on the subframe. That frame horn might be able to be pulled out. Depends on how many hours it would take to pull that horn out....
Forum: Body
04-02-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,487
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Crashed my iroc :( can it be fixed??

If you do like the last poster said you should be ok. As far as fault, based on what you are saying you had control of the lane. The issues you could run into are the rate of closure. You can't prove...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-23-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Hawks Third Gen was awesome!

always have a pleasant experience with them. Great commo and service.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-23-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,711
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Founders Performance

Finally got my LCA's and panhard bar in, perfect fitment and love that they are greasable.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-03-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,767
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Seriously enjoying my GM shop manual!

Just ordered it. Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Interior
02-14-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,397
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: what front seats fit other then camaro and firebird ?

Cool, thanks, I am interested!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-02-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,193
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: paRTING OUT 2 Entire GTAS one with a 305 and one with a 350 TPI

Does either car have a 9-Bolt rear? I need the 3 series posi carrier with non bottomed cones, ring gear and pinion. Prefer a 3.27-3.45

shipped to 37129
Forum: TPI
01-26-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,755
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: 305 TPI 305 Miserably failed emission. Please advice

If everything checks out fine then it is probably the only thing you cannot check with testors, meaning the cat. And if nothing else a new cat can mask some engine condition problems like a leaky...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-22-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Thirdgen Ranch

I did this order about two weeks ago. First chance I have had to post. When I searched for parts only one side was listed, I inquired to him directly on the other side. Other than the new site coming...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-21-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By IROCmenace

Thirdgen Ranch

Another satisfied customer. I am doing a rear seatbelt retrofit and needed the inner sail panel and wheel well trim. Denny answered my questions fast and offered a great price and shipped fast....
Forum: TPI
01-16-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,755
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: 305 TPI 305 Miserably failed emission. Please advice

I can second that. I did the same thing once.

If all else is good it is probably your cat; it can get coated with crap over time and reduce efficiency. A rubber mallet is to just see if the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-05-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,214
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Favorite Thermostat?

Same here. I had the latter style fail right out of the package. Stant only for me. Had the failsafe before but couldn't find one in 180 so I went back to Stant.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-22-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,138
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Braided Stainless Dipstick Opinions

I bought a cheaper one on Ebay that was not name brand. Looked very nice and solid. Once I installed it it was to short as the handle was right next to the exhaust manifold. Then after two or three...
Forum: Cooling
09-05-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,321
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Fan controller fuse blown, again and again

Some things to consider
- amp rating of the fan motor
- solid connections and ground, make sure ground wire is as big as supply wire
- bad controller

Sounds like resistance is making the wire...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-16-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,480
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Discount tires

That bites.

The one here is 15-30 minutes everytime. If it will be longer they ask me if I want to make an appointment for later in the day or another day which bumps you to the top of the list...
Forum: Body
07-04-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,418
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Fix it right FFS

I agree, and just wait, someone is trolling and will see this and say how old this is and why did you bring up this ancient thread. The same people that say "do a search" every time someone asks a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-28-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,809
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: I found a workaround for the Actron CP9150 / CP9145

Sorry I cannot be of more help. Mine runs normal when I look at live data.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-27-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,809
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: I found a workaround for the Actron CP9150 / CP9145

Don't know man. Never had an 87. I would guess it would work with the 86. The response I got from Actron at the time was that they wrote the program with the GM programming they had. Their reasoning...
Forum: Cooling
04-18-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,883
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Water pump going bad? No leak or noise??

:)
Forum: Cooling
04-17-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,883
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: Water pump going bad? No leak or noise??

Yes, it was the factory gauge. No problems since.
Forum: Body
03-28-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,634
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: how does it look?

Cool. Thanks dude.
Forum: Body
03-27-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,634
Posted By IROCmenace

Re: how does it look?

Good buffing job for spray.
What materials did you use for buffing?
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