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Forum: Brakes
12-24-2002, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Ok.. Haven't been here for a while. 88GTA, I...

Ok.. Haven't been here for a while.
88GTA, I should of thought of emailing Baer, they would know now wouldn't they? :doh: swerve-driver, I'm sure those thick 2-piece rotors will have no warping or...
Forum: Brakes
12-20-2002, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Don't worry, once I've got my setup, I'll have...

Don't worry, once I've got my setup, I'll have pics. But the question still remains, what wheels??? I'm guessing 18s or maybe 19s but I also need backspacing/clearance info. Who has big brakes that...
Forum: Brakes
12-16-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Hey, isn't overkill what it's all about, you...

Hey, isn't overkill what it's all about, you know, too much is just enough? I want those damn sexy brakes just like I want a 502 Ramjet, it's all excessive but that just makes it better :D But...
Forum: Brakes
12-16-2002, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Baer Brakes...

Ok, I've been looking to upgrade my brakes so I happened to stumble across these: Extreme + $7405 (6 piston Alcon Caliper, 15.00" x 1.25" 2 pc rotor). I know they are a little overkill for me,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-06-2002, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

I'd think that cut drag launch springs from...

I'd think that cut drag launch springs from Eibach would work quite well, but not as well as if you left them alone, you need that ride height and travel to transer the weight. For traction, if you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-06-2002, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

:confused: nobody knows drums? are they useless...

:confused: nobody knows drums? are they useless and i would be better off just leaving them until i can afford a disk rear?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-06-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

ok, im going to race him (sound like it'll be...

ok, im going to race him (sound like it'll be ez), plus a couple others at my school (like the mustang i menchoned above - the guy is a prick) on of these friday nights. but, i kinda smoked a malibu...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2002, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 377
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

can't help you. unfortunately i'm lookin for the...

can't help you. unfortunately i'm lookin for the same info. there has got to be someone who knows drums?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2002, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

brake ignorance

ok, i want to upgrade/fix my brakes that are all 84, front disk, rear drum. here's what i was thinking: autospecialty crossdrilled rotors for front, earls stainless brakeline, and some good pads all...
Forum: Exhaust
12-03-2002, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

hey, i totally understand, i havent got under my...

hey, i totally understand, i havent got under my car since summer :p . maybe ill just take it to a muffler shop and get them to sort it out.
Forum: Exhaust
12-03-2002, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

i always crawl over speed bumps and the speed...

i always crawl over speed bumps and the speed "mounds" that are in the school lot, but it doesnt help. if i heated the pipes and bent them up so the cat is touching the floor, would that be a good...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-03-2002, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

maroon, he is my friend but that still doesnt...

maroon, he is my friend but that still doesnt mean that he wouldnt play it up as much as he possibly could that he beat me. i just think losing to something like a 250cc would be quite embarassing,...
Forum: Exhaust
12-02-2002, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

it may be sagging as ive never observed it in...

it may be sagging as ive never observed it in motion, but standing still it wont move up and down much. when i got it welded in, i got it attached at all the stock anchor points.
Forum: Exhaust
12-02-2002, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

re-routing exhaust?

I dont know what can be done, but I'm always beating the **** out of my 3'' cat. It used to round, now its a semicirle with some leaks that sound like a jet at WOT. Anyway to get the cat more tucked...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2002, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

The guy with the bike even though he doesn't have...

The guy with the bike even though he doesn't have his motorcycle licence yet is actually quite a skilled rider. He has competed in mountain bike and motocross races so him screwing up shouldn't me a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2002, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Sweet guys, thanks for the info. I am definitely...

Sweet guys, thanks for the info. I am definitely going to race him as soon as he gets his licence. Maybe I'll get the race on video and put it on here, that is if I win :p
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-30-2002, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

my 5.0L vs a 0.25L

my friend has a 250cc cruzer bike (not sure of make\year offhand) and he wants to race me. I am tempted but I need to make sure I won't get skooled. Generally I don't race bikes but it's only 250cc...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-08-2002, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Thanks 427. I actually can't get it now because...

Thanks 427. I actually can't get it now because my car totally died on me, but the info will still be useful in the future. Oh, and the BW I was thinking of was an 86, my bad.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2002, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Quick 9bolt help needed!

Ok, I found a posi (has tag still) diskbrake 3.45 9bolt out of an 85 Iroc for $450 CND. I know they are strong but thats about it. So, will the disks that look like 12" but could be 10" fit under...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2002, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,230
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

I dunno about you guys, but I only have one horn,...

I dunno about you guys, but I only have one horn, and it sounds way wimpy. I think the dual horn was a RPO but i dont have the code. Anyone added an aftermarket horn that sounds better?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-28-2002, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

I do want the Koni Yellows, but for a poor...

I do want the Koni Yellows, but for a poor Canadian like me, they're like 550 X 1.6 = 880! I think i'll go with the KYBs, they should perform alot better than what I have now.
Forum: Body
10-28-2002, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Does anyone have a pic of a grant wheel with the...

Does anyone have a pic of a grant wheel with the billet instalation adapter? I have the normal black one right now but the shiny chrome would look sweet, at least I think so. I also want this horn...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-21-2002, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

I didn't know the Bilsteins were not ajustable,...

I didn't know the Bilsteins were not ajustable, why would they leave that off a high performance shock? I want a shock that can be somewhat forgiving on the street, but then if I want to do some...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-20-2002, 04:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 968
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Whoa... opened up a can of worms here. Perhaps...

Whoa... opened up a can of worms here. Perhaps "rice" was the wrong word. What I ment was it looked overdone. The camaro already looks great and you dont need to go hanging extra plastic and such on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-19-2002, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 968
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

IMO, the 82-84 Z28 are UGMO, the 85-90 are the...

IMO, the 82-84 Z28 are UGMO, the 85-90 are the best, and the 91-91 with the tall spoiler/big black front grill/ little scoops in sides look a little "*****" (pardon my language!).
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-19-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

shock showoff

Alright, I need new shocks/struts bad, and I thought I'd get some input from people that have tried a few. I was leaning towards the KYB AGXs but then I found that Bilsteins are only forty more US$....
Forum: Body
10-19-2002, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

This is my wheel. It's a grant, and it was pricey...

This is my wheel. It's a grant, and it was pricey but it looks sweet, the design matches my wheels real nice.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,331
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

This is a little off topic, but I've heard that...

This is a little off topic, but I've heard that with a high duration cam you can get some "free" EGR because of the increased time the exaush valve is open. Does this actually work, and would you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,331
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

25 HP or so, not bad. With a somewhat short...

25 HP or so, not bad. With a somewhat short duration cam such as this, and using Rhoads lifters, will there be a noticable loss in low-end torque (daily-driver)?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2002, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,331
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Thanks for your help guys. I think I know what...

Thanks for your help guys. I think I know what I'm doing now. Just for fun, how much do you think that powermax and 1.6 rollers is worth over the puny LG4 cam? :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,331
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

The roller rockers I want to use, SUM-6906 3/8...

The roller rockers I want to use, SUM-6906 3/8 stud, only come in sets of 16 so i can't buy just eight. They will still improve power because they're roller right? Oh, do I need self-aligning...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2002, 01:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,331
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

max lift, stock heads?

I thinking of dropping a Crane Powermax cam 204/216 duration with .427/.454 lift (1.5) into my LG4. My question is, I want to use 1.6 roller-rockers and I think this pumps the lift to .455/.484. Is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-13-2002, 12:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Are the AGX shocks/struts worth the extra money...

Are the AGX shocks/struts worth the extra money over the standard gas-a-just and GR-, for anyone that has experience with both?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-11-2002, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

factory crap vs aftermarket

I have the F41 suspension package and 205/70/14 (yuck!) tires. I know I want a set of 275/40/17s all around but that'll come later. What I want to know is if I'll see a big improvement if I get...
Forum: Exhaust
10-08-2002, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

are the 2460's LTs? i thought they were shorties....

are the 2460's LTs? i thought they were shorties. anyways, whats mufflex?
Forum: Exhaust
10-08-2002, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

custom y-pipe

any idea how much approx. a custom mandrel-bent y-pipe from the hooker 2460s would be? i plan on using the flowmaster 2-into-1 collector, and cutouts after the header reducers. has anyone done this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2002, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,902
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

go with rhoads, from what i've heard the crane...

go with rhoads, from what i've heard the crane cam lifters are actually rejects from the making of the normal lifters that bleed a little. rhoads have a patent for their design so so one else can...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2002, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

i got the kickdown kit 8673948, but i know that...

i got the kickdown kit 8673948, but i know that if i install it myself i will cause $1000 in tranny repairs, so has anyone had a shop do theirs? how much would such a mod cost at a decent tranny shop?
Forum: Exhaust
10-07-2002, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

in a way i do outrun it. the smell is only...

in a way i do outrun it. the smell is only detectable when i come to a stop or am idling for a while, so im still waiting for it to go away. Question: if the smell is the cat working, then would now...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-04-2002, 09:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 981
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

i dunno if this will help but here it is

i dunno if this will help but here it is
Forum: Exhaust
09-30-2002, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,092
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

I will be getting a set of hedman hedders, and i...

I will be getting a set of hedman hedders, and i know they will rust out pretty quick around here (rain and snow), so I was wondering if anyone had tried that HT Silicone Coating from DEI (I saw it...
Forum: Exhaust
09-30-2002, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

oh, well as long as it goes away, thats fine. I...

oh, well as long as it goes away, thats fine. I suppose the old cat wasn't working, since it was full of rust holes and carbon :rolleyes:
Forum: Exhaust
09-30-2002, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Catco is acting up?

I just welded up a new hooker catback and catco 3" cat to the stock LG4 y-pipe, and ever since i've been gettin a weird smell, kinda like rotton eggs. the cat is the 51.00 one from summit with the...
Forum: Exhaust
09-27-2002, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

thanks for the heads-up on the no Y-pipe for the...

thanks for the heads-up on the no Y-pipe for the hooker comps. SLP and borla are way out of my price range so i think the headmans would work. any part#s for them (the non-emissions ones)?...
Forum: Exhaust
09-26-2002, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Mark, I think I with you on the hookers. They...

Mark, I think I with you on the hookers. They have thicker flanges and tubes, and well headers is what hooker is known for, rite? Anyways, I want to make sure the Y-pipe is available for a poor...
Forum: Exhaust
09-25-2002, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

best quality?

I got a hooker cat-back, but its not quite loud enough, and I'm looking for more power, so I was wondering what the
best quality/most powerful entry-level headers is? I was thinking flowtech,...
Forum: Exhaust
09-24-2002, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,173
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

Black 91 Z28, i already have the hooker cat-back...

Black 91 Z28, i already have the hooker cat-back and Catco cat, do you have the prices and part#s of those headers and the y-pipe? also, those looked like AIR headers and I never had that, so are...
Forum: Exhaust
09-24-2002, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

does anyone have the part numbers for the hedman...

does anyone have the part numbers for the hedman shorty (non-emissions) headers, and the Y pipe?
Forum: Exhaust
09-19-2002, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,280
Posted By 84_CamaroBC

I got my 3" Catco CTO-6007 for like $51 from...

I got my 3" Catco CTO-6007 for like $51 from summit, but it diddnt fit the hooker cat-back #HOK-16822 so i had to cut the flange off. sounds awesome, definate SOTP difference
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