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Forum: Interior
07-12-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,920
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: David T's amazing $3,500.00 seats

He's not a scumbag, he's actually a nice guy if you get a chance to speak with him. In my opinion he's just less than good at running a business.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-24-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Gran Torino

labor time to swap carrier, ring and pinion 9 bolt

Hello


I have a 89 IROC with the 9 bolt and the # 2 carrier. I have a #3 carrier in excellent condition, a set of 3.45 gears and a complete install kit. How much time would you estimate an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Choose my gears

Thanks for that info yaj15.

Can't wait to get em in and feel the difference.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Choose my gears

3.45 gears ordered, thanks for your input folks.




The sig line wouldn't let me list all my mods (almost lol) geared towards handling and hooking up. My Z handles amazing and launches great....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Gran Torino

Choose my gears

I have a pretty stock 89 IROC with the L98, 700R4, 2.77 gears, stock rims and stock size tires. I use my car for street most of the time, but may take it to our strip occasionally or hit an...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-30-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,395
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Mods to help launch

As it was explained to me, the torque arm angle does affect the instant centre of the car. Raising or lowering the front bracket of the TA affects how the car lifts or squats when holding torque on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,395
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Mods to help launch

This ^^^^
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,395
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Mods to help launch

I think with your mild build any good street tire will hook up once you've got your chassis figured out. Getting the instant centre sorted out with an adjustable torque arm, then doing LCAs and LCA...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,395
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Mods to help launch

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=416&superpro=0
Forum: Interior
04-29-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,476
Posted By Gran Torino

OEM Floormat "Rebuild"

My stock floormats are in decent shape on the carpet side, but the back has disintegrated in spots and they were falling apart. Because I want to keep the factory mats I thought I'd try to "rebuild"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,395
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Mods to help launch

I'd start by getting an adjustable torque arm and relocation bracket. By doing so you can adjust the instant centre of your car and better control your launch. The relocation bracket will stop your...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,332
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: BMR Torque Arm Relocation Bracket Question

Thanks for the reply Craig It is what side of the flat mounting bracket that I was questioning. BMRs mounts the torque arm for the 700R4 on the drivers side of the bracket,the T5 on the passenger...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-22-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,332
Posted By Gran Torino

BMR Torque Arm Relocation Bracket Question

I currently have the chassis of my car peppered with BMR pieces. When installing the torque arm I noticed my transmission bracket is damaged. Since I was ordering one anyway I thought it best to get...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-19-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 858
Posted By Gran Torino

BMR = Awesome Service

I ordered up a bunch of chassis and other stuff from Summit Racing to get it all in one place and save on the shipping to Canada. Before I ordered I called Kyle at BMR with a few questions - he was...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-13-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: #3 carrier, is this one?

Pardon my lack of knowledge - I don't understand the step down.
Forum: Interior
04-12-2016, 11:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,920
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: David T's amazing $3,500.00 seats

There's a cheap metal clip that holds the hood release cable on the front of a 2nd gen firebird. It's a DOLLAR (us) or so from classic industries - he quoted me 20 bucks on it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By Gran Torino

#3 carrier, is this one?

I have a carrier available to me for my 9 bolt 89 IROC.

Does this look like a #3 to you folks?
Can anyone tell me what the photo with the tape measure is about?

Thanks

GT...
Forum: Exhaust
04-10-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Posted By Gran Torino

Magnaflow - butt ugly tips, shorten them? Paint them?

Just installed a new Magnaflow on my 89 IROC.
It's a high quality,it went on easy and fits up perfect.

I like everything about it except the tips-they stick out too far and they're ugleeee.
...
Forum: Interior
03-27-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,818
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: 4th Generation Seats!

Once read the 4th gen seats give a bit more leg room because they further back.
Is that the case.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-21-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,838
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: Rare Car - lol silly Kijiji ad.

One of the local chev dealers here was tossing decals on regular Camaros and hawking them as Z-27s
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-21-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,838
Posted By Gran Torino

Rare Car - lol silly Kijiji ad.

Http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/my-summer-ride-for-your-5000-verry-few-of-these-arround/1141566893?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Forum: TPI
02-08-2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By Gran Torino

What type of injector is this, and what is this for.

Thank you in advance

Just tuned up my 89 L98 IROC (plugs, wires, cap,rotor) and it's running great.i tried to find out the brand of injectors in the car and the only ones online that looked like...
Forum: TPI
01-09-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: L98 89 IROC Lokking for 300 - 325 HP

Thanks for the reply. With the tune,dual cats and magnaflow it may make 20 to 25 more horse power. I already have two K&Ns in it and I keep it tuned. Expect the gear swap to make a significant...
Forum: TPI
01-09-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gran Torino

Re: L98 89 IROC Looking for 300 - 325 HP

Since I am not willing to get away from the stock look the route I'm going is a magnaflow dual cat set up from the manifolds back,custom tune by Westers, a different carrier and a gear swap to...
Forum: TPI
01-09-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gran Torino

L98 89 IROC Looking for 300 - 325 HP

Hello all

I have a 89 Camaro IROC with a L98 TPI engine. I have a very modded Trans Am for my go fast fix, but want to get a bit more out of my Camaro.

I want to bump the power to 300 - 325 hp...
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