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Forum: History / Originality
04-28-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By dagwood

Re: My new HW 85 IROC and 2 84 Firebirds

My fiance had a HW card made that had my Victory Lane picture on it from my first win at the dragstrip. I painted a HW IROC-Z to match my car and put it in the bubble. Yes, I did put the car in the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 290
Posted By dagwood

Re: My Camaro has a Sister

sweet ride!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1989 IROC Z Help

Contact the county courthouse where you had it registered and if you have any pics of the car from when you had it, they can get you a vin off of your license plate. That would be a good place to...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-29-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

My engine was also dynoed on pump E85. I'm not sure if there's much of a hp difference compared to race E85?
Forum: Members Camaros
03-27-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

I should have specified that since this engine was built, I have been running open headers. They have the flange on the ends and I have those little header mufflers on them. They don't do much..
Forum: Members Camaros
03-27-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

It was dynoed with my carb, but not my headers. It looks like their header tubes are a little bigger than mine. Their fuel pump. I have kept it on E85 simply because I didn't want to buy a different...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Hmmmmm......ill have to talk to someone to try to figure out what i can do!

It has a Quick Fuel E85 850DP carb on it, so i wonder if the carb is too big?
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Yes. I run a lot of Renegade E98
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

With the burnout, it burns about a gallon of fuel in the 8th mile. It burns a TON of fuel for whatever reason
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-26-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,417
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA. 35K Miles

SOLD!
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Thanks for the info!!!! I'm super anxious to get to the track!

Oh and QwkTripQwit is actually an 11.2:1 engine. Quite a bit lower than what i was told
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

We also have crap air here. We get a lot of super high humidity and super high DA numbers
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

So his assessment would be wheel hp? My engine was dynoed on an engine dyno....so maybe his numbers aren't far off?
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

My engine was built at Demers Performance and Machine, a high performance engine shop, and the owners have a multi car NHRA team, and they have lots of Wally's. I'm 100% certain there is nothing...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-19-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Yep you have to be a member and logged in to view it
Forum: Members Camaros
03-18-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

I was a little off...it made the most hp at 5,900 rpm's. I didn't have the sheet in front of me before. The shift light comes on at 6,600 rpms.

...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-18-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

I do have the dyno printout. Trying to find it...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-18-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Thank you!!! A new converter will probably be on the horizon. Also, I did replace the rear gear with a 4.86.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-05-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,417
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA. 35K Miles

Asking $19,500
Forum: Members Camaros
02-25-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Sounds like a 5.13 is what I should look for. Thanks man!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-25-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,417
Posted By dagwood

1990 GTA. 35K Miles

1990 Trans Am GTA with 35k original miles. SUPER NICE CAR! Original radio overhauled by member JohnInRI, with Bluetooth installed. All 4 brand new BF Goodrich 245/50/16 tires.

Located in Rockwell...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-24-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA, 35k miles...

https://youtu.be/MxW2xWQPTUY?si=n44qAQHyl7NQ7nhk
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-16-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 724
Posted By dagwood

Re: January 2024 COTM Winner

Congratulations!!! AWESOME TRANS AM!!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-13-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By dagwood

Re: February 2024 COTM Winner

Congratulations!!! Man, that car is INSANE, alright! What an incredible machine. I can't even fathom the hours and hours of fabrication that is in this build. Very well deserved win, my man!...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-04-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By dagwood

Re: January 2024 COTM **Voting Thread** - Veterans!

Thanks Vinny! Come on up and I'll give you rip down the track!
:driving:

Yes, i did beat the red Mustang in that video. Theres a green win light that comes on at the end of the track on my side....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-01-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By dagwood

Re: January 2024 COTM **Voting Thread** - Veterans!

Here's my 1986 Drag Car. The car started life as a 305, digital dash Berlinetta. A lot has changed....

383 stroker on 98% Ethanol
11.5 to 1 compression
GM Bowtie angle plug D port aluminum heads...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-21-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,774
Posted By dagwood

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

Awesome ride!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-16-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,774
Posted By dagwood

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

This sweet G92 IROC still needs a second!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-16-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,774
Posted By dagwood

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

I'll second this one!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-16-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,774
Posted By dagwood

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

I'll play and bring something different to the table.....

My 1986 Camaro Drag Car...
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-15-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,774
Posted By dagwood

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

That Formula was not mine, that car belongs to Chazman
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-12-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA, 35k miles...

Well, I'm still making progress. Stage 3 out of 5 of the buffing is done. Got the antenna, but still have to install it. It's looking like a different car!
...
Forum: History / Originality
12-11-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By dagwood

Re: Question about IROC's with 15" wheels....

Thank you! That answers my question!
Forum: History / Originality
12-10-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By dagwood

Question about IROC's with 15" wheels....

So I've seen a few super low mile IROC's lately that have the factory 15" wheels. So I got to thinking..the 16" wheel IROC's have a different steering box than any other 15" wheel cars. The 15" wheel...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-07-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA, 35k miles...

Yeah i noticed that emblem, too. I think it's had the driver's door and fender painted. I don't see any evidence of repairs, and there's nothing on the Carfax. I'm going to put the emblem in the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-07-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA, 35k miles...

I've changed quite a few of those power antennas and have those mastered. They're a breeze if you use the Jeep replacement. One is on the way already 👍
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-06-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1990 GTA, 35k miles...

It's a damn good thing this spoiler is on....because I was completely out of swear words! :gocrazy:
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-05-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By dagwood

1990 GTA, 35k miles...

Another barn find project....

1990 GTA, 35K miles, 5.7. Its 74 year old owner passed away, so the family sold the car. It had been sitting a very long time, but fires right up and runs great. It...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-01-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By dagwood

Re: 1988 IROC Z Vert at Pick-N-Pull, San Jose, Cali ! Who's the fool>

Well I love the bottom car, lol. It's my old one :D
Forum: Members Camaros
10-07-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Had a fun day at the dragstrip today! I red lit in the 2nd round of eliminations, so that was a bummer. But I ran a personal best 7.34 in time trials today, and backed it up immediately afterwards...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-02-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Oh no problem, buddy! Im tossing around the idea of maybe swapping gears within the next couple of weeks....otherwise, it will be over winter, sometime
Forum: Members Camaros
09-30-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

I made it to the final round AGAIN today, but didn't get the win this time. My car still runs the stock fuel tank, and sometimes after I refuel the car, it will bog after the launch on the first...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-19-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

I gave my youngest daughter a ride in the car during time trials on Saturday. Here's a view from the passenger seat...


https://youtu.be/dJfggEDb0TQ?si=aTK0Ur-tatuaenQT
Forum: Members Camaros
09-17-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Good luck with your project! And THANK YOU for playing with my numbers!!!
Forum: Members Camaros
09-17-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

My engine dynoed 476hp @ 6,300 rpm's. The engine builder told me their dyno is "tight" and shows around 10% lower numbers than other dynos.

I guess I've never paid any attention to what the rpm...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-17-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Launches around 4,800 for now, but i have a 2 step thats gonna be going in the car. Will probably launch at 4,000 after that

1-2 shift at 6,600 rpms
MPH is usally around 91 mph
Forum: Members Camaros
09-16-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Got another win today! The car ran three 7.39 runs today, and all the rest in low 7.40's. My best R/T today was .0003! Everything is working awesome 👌
...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-16-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Best ET 1/8th 7.37
Best ET 330' 4.68 no mph at 330' at my track
60' 1.54 seconds
3.90 gear
28" slicks
TURBO 400, not TH350
Car weighs 3,120 w/o driver. 3,380 with me in it

Im going through...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-15-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

That'd be awesome to see what it says!!
Forum: Members Camaros
09-15-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,988
Posted By dagwood

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

Well thanks! I'll be 48 in December, so kinda young to be a grandpa I guess. Definitely don't feel that old :D
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