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Forum: TPI
02-18-2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By iroc-ice

Is this a good combination/ good idea?

I started back working on my project, and I'm not sure if this would be a good combination or not. Here's my plans:

HSR
xe268h or xe284h
World Products S/R Torquers
headers, exhaust
3000...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-08-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By iroc-ice

It'll see some track time occasionally, but not...

It'll see some track time occasionally, but not now. I don't plan on beating on it all the time so I guess I'll go with a fixed one.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-08-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By iroc-ice

Adjustable Torque arm.

Is there any really good reason to have an adjustable torque arm, or will a regular torque arm be just fine. My car is daily driven. Its never seen the track, and it won't see it alot, but...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-08-2004, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,087
Posted By iroc-ice

:lmao: That really helps. Now he's gonna be...

:lmao: That really helps. Now he's gonna be banned from TGO.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-27-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 556
Posted By iroc-ice

Which one to do?

Ok. I want to put a 5.7 in my camaro to replace the 5.0, but I want a 5 spd or 6spd. Would it be easier to swap my auto to manual or buy a 5spd v6 and put the v8 in there? I know there's 5spd...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-19-2004, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 661
Posted By iroc-ice

Your car looks and sounds kick ***. :D

Your car looks and sounds kick ***. :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2004, 10:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,153
Posted By iroc-ice

Your not alone. I love the new GTO. I got to...

Your not alone. I love the new GTO. I got to test drive one to. That thing is badass. The sales rep didn't mind that I was speeding during the test drive either.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-09-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

I think they like rubbing it in. :D

I think they like rubbing it in. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-07-2004, 01:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

Quite a vew sl stealths and 3000gt's in my area.

Quite a vew sl stealths and 3000gt's in my area.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-07-2004, 07:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

I was talking about 98 and older. I should have...

I was talking about 98 and older. I should have stated that. My bad.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-05-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

Well if this helps us settle this. I just raced...

Well if this helps us settle this. I just raced a sl 3000gt yesterday (july4). Sorry don't know the year, but it was a old one. Him and his buddy looked at me and laughed cause my car says RS. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Sorry I haven't replied in a while. For some...

Sorry I haven't replied in a while. For some reason my computer couldn't locate the server, but sbc fixed so whatever. For heads I was going to go with ported L98. 83crossfire told me awhile ago...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Hey Stekman. Is the roller cam really worth it? ...

Hey Stekman. Is the roller cam really worth it? If it is then I'll consider the retro fit. And I decided to just build the engine for turbo now, instead of later. I did some adding and price...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By iroc-ice

I think autozone does it for free. The one near...

I think autozone does it for free. The one near me does.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

700r4 (until i go turbo. Then I'm gonna convert...

700r4 (until i go turbo. Then I'm gonna convert to manual six spd:D )
3000 stall. unless thats to high
Want compression to stay around 9 not over 10.
the gears will most likely be 3.42 or close...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

I'm gonna build it for turbo later; probably...

I'm gonna build it for turbo later; probably during this winter when I won't be driving it. I just want to build a nice street l98 to replace my lo3. Imports in my area are getting faster, and I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Cool. Any suggestions on a hyd. flat tappet cam...

Cool. Any suggestions on a hyd. flat tappet cam to use with l98 heads. O quick question about the heads. Which would be better l98 aluminum or iron? Thanx.

Ray D.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Is a hydraulic flat tappet cam bad or not good...

Is a hydraulic flat tappet cam bad or not good for performance, and how much is a retro fit roller cam?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-02-2004, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By iroc-ice

Re: ...

Thanks. I knew it was one of those Dodge Chysler cars.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-02-2004, 07:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

3000gt and stealths are heavy *** cars. Maybe...

3000gt and stealths are heavy *** cars. Maybe thats why on paper they seem faster then the SS. Just a a guess.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2004, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Ok. I finally got my engine to my apartment...

Ok. I finally got my engine to my apartment building storage room. I got the intake manifold off and my engine looks like the first picture except it doesn't have those things extending out of it. ...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-01-2004, 09:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

How cheap is cheap. I've seen some vr-4 for the...

How cheap is cheap. I've seen some vr-4 for the same price as some none vr-4 3000gt's. Lets hope he doesn't get lucky.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-01-2004, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By iroc-ice

:confused: Where did mister 12sec crossfire...

:confused: Where did mister 12sec crossfire injection go?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-01-2004, 07:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,962
Posted By iroc-ice

I beat v6 rustangs all the time. She must have...

I beat v6 rustangs all the time. She must have floored it. And if your brother gets any year 3000gt thats a tt (twin turbo) vr-4, you better look into upgrades or a new engine.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-01-2004, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By iroc-ice

The only turbo eagle I can think of is Talon tsi....

The only turbo eagle I can think of is Talon tsi. Its turbo and AWD, so losing to that isn't that bad, but isn't a vison like the equivalent of a intrepede of something?
Forum: TBI
06-29-2004, 12:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

Well I found out today that my egr valve is...

Well I found out today that my egr valve is sticking and that the gasket below the throttle body is gargage. I'm gonna buy new ones and see what happens.

Ray
Forum: TBI
06-27-2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

No. I probably didn't mention this above, but it...

No. I probably didn't mention this above, but it only idles bad sometimes not everyday. Right now it seems to be running fine. So, Im not to worried about it, plus I'm not driving it right now...
Forum: TBI
06-26-2004, 09:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

Hmmm. That sounds logical and very possible. ...

Hmmm. That sounds logical and very possible. I'm not worried about it right now cause the car seems to be running fine. But I'm gonna fix it sooner or later.

Ray D.
Forum: TBI
06-25-2004, 09:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

I got some injectors from a 91 350tbi from a van....

I got some injectors from a 91 350tbi from a van. Im gonna throw those on there and see what happens.

Ray D.
Forum: Power Adders
06-25-2004, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By iroc-ice

Another Clevelander here. I'm in Bedford.

Another Clevelander here. I'm in Bedford.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,225
Posted By iroc-ice

LOL :lol:

LOL :lol:
Forum: TBI
06-24-2004, 11:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

Maybe. I never thought to check/clean or look at...

Maybe. I never thought to check/clean or look at them. I'll try that later. When there's sunlight.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,225
Posted By iroc-ice

When I told the mechanics at the shop I work at...

When I told the mechanics at the shop I work at that I needed a new fuel pump, they looked at with money in their eyes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2004, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,225
Posted By iroc-ice

I got one for the do's list. Get a friend...

I got one for the do's list.

Get a friend that has tools. :(
Forum: TBI
06-24-2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

I tested mine, and it was working properly.

I tested mine, and it was working properly.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2004, 05:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,225
Posted By iroc-ice

I checked it awhile ago and it was fine. I...

I checked it awhile ago and it was fine. I checked it again about 4 days later and it was low, and wouldn't stay started. The reading was around 6-7 and would go any higher. Thats was before it...
Forum: TBI
06-23-2004, 10:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,765
Posted By iroc-ice

Sounds like the samething I'm going through,...

Sounds like the samething I'm going through, except it will sometimes start to run crappy while I'm driving not just at idle. I'm pretty sure my problem is the fuel pump or my timing. My auto...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2004, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,225
Posted By iroc-ice

I think my car may need a fuel pump relay or...

I think my car may need a fuel pump relay or pump. My car tries to turn off when at idle, and sometimes runs crappy when I'm driving. By crappy I mean, I mash the pedal and nothing really happens. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2004, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Sorry I can't tell you much about the block right...

Sorry I can't tell you much about the block right now. I can't actually look at it yet. Didn't all blocks after 87 have roller cams or was that in cars only?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2004, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By iroc-ice

Help me buy new cam.

I bought a 350 out of a 91 van. The engine is tbi, and I'm pretty sure it has swirl port head. I'm replacing the heads and cam before I put the motor in cause I don't want the cam and heads that...
Forum: Exhaust
05-31-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,536
Posted By iroc-ice

WOW:eek: . Your Magnaflow is to loud? I'm...

WOW:eek: . Your Magnaflow is to loud? I'm planning on putting one from a 4th gen on my car after I swap my engine in. I guess people in your town are just jealous their cars don't sound like that....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2004, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By iroc-ice

Sounds like there junk then. I'll just keep my...

Sounds like there junk then. I'll just keep my original plan of replacing them with l98 heads. I'll practice porting on them if they are swirl ports.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2004, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By iroc-ice

The motors sitting at the junkyard right now. ...

The motors sitting at the junkyard right now. But I'll tell you the number when I go pick it up. And what is "Swirl port"?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By iroc-ice

What type of heads?

I bought a 350 tbi or carb (can't remember which one) from a 91 van to put in my camaro. Does anyone know what kind of heads came with this engine?
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By iroc-ice

Well, I'm out of school until Tuesday so, I'll...

Well, I'm out of school until Tuesday so, I'll check the relay near the booster then. Thanx. I haven't flushed the system yet, so I don't know what my mixture is, but I'll keep what you said in...
Forum: Cooling
05-28-2004, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By iroc-ice

Ok, found out my fan doesn't turn on. I took a...

Ok, found out my fan doesn't turn on. I took a test light and checked the connector to the fan....light doesn't come on. One of the wires near the battery (think it was the fusible link or...
Forum: Cooling
05-26-2004, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By iroc-ice

Thanx. I'll try that.

Thanx. I'll try that.
Forum: Cooling
05-26-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By iroc-ice

I'm gonna flush it and check the fan relay...

I'm gonna flush it and check the fan relay tomorrow. Maybe my coolant mixture isn't 50/50. The fan should come on at 220 degrees or is it lower then that?
Forum: Cooling
05-26-2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By iroc-ice

Coolant tank looks and sounds like a tea kettle

After driving normally, no speeding or wot, my coolant tank (overflow tank?) whisltes and boils extremely hot. I changed the thermostat, but nothing. Do you think a coolant flush, and a new water...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2004, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By iroc-ice

Thanx for the replies. I'll try this sway...

Thanx for the replies. I'll try this sway another time. My car is heating up WAY to fast ; think its the thermostat. So the gauges will have to wait. I'll probably get a 145mph cluster off ebay...
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