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Forum: Engine Swap
12-19-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,249
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Not just base plate/fuel rails...also...

Not just base plate/fuel rails...also Injectors/fuel pump to flow enough/ probably throttle body/ reprogrammed chip.
If I don't do all this, HP will drop off significantly from what the motor...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-18-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,249
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Few problemo's I have with keeping the TPI are : ...

Few problemo's I have with keeping the TPI are :

1) Noone here really knows a whole about them.
2) Mine is an 85 so the ECM is the oldest version.
3) If I was to go with EFI I'd probably go...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-16-2003, 05:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,597
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

I'd like to know the answer to that question...

I'd like to know the answer to that question also...

TPI/Mini Ram or carb???


:confused:
Forum: Engine Swap
12-16-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,249
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Anyone else?

Anyone else?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-16-2003, 04:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,249
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

430HP ZZ4----Go Carb or EFI?

G'day...the days are numbered for my 305TPI.

Kiwi dollar vs US exchange rates are good at the mo and I'm about a week away from ordering a crate motor from the states.
I'm going with a ZZ4 350...
Forum: Body
12-09-2003, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,294
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Do those seats bolt straight in...or do you need...

Do those seats bolt straight in...or do you need to take the runners of the original seats etc????
Forum: Electronics
11-10-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Hey...Danno...Just had a thought...If the...

Hey...Danno...Just had a thought...If the rectifier was bad intermitantly would this cause the fault I'm seeing?
Forum: Electronics
11-10-2003, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Just got a multi meter onto the car when its was...

Just got a multi meter onto the car when its was showing under charge... reading says 11.65 volts coming out of alternator.
If the alternator has just been rebuilt...what else could it be?
...
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2003, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Thanx for reply...when you say cluster..you mean...

Thanx for reply...when you say cluster..you mean dash cluster?
If so..I'm sorta half way through getting that cluster out....Do I have to disconnect the speedo cable?? If so its bloddy hard to get...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Strange voltage, very strange.

G'day.. heres the story.

1 month ago dash voltage guage starts showing no charging (like sitting -5) then next time I start it, its charging.

Thinking my alternator is getting buggered, I get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,001
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Think I'll replance all the studs with ARP's like...

Think I'll replance all the studs with ARP's like you said...Thanx for the replies.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2003, 03:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,001
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

I just had the exact ssame thing happen to me...

I just had the exact ssame thing happen to me tonight.
Driving normally, stop at lights..runs on 7 cyl.
Get home, pop rocker covers off and the stud was cleanly snapped.
Heads are world S/R's...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-15-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,052
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

quote: ...

quote:
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Originally posted by jmiller
I have a 67' Camaro with a stock ZZ4 TPI setup 700R4 get 20 MPG and with...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-15-2003, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

From what I've read the 383's do produce max...

From what I've read the 383's do produce max torque numbers from 2300 rpm onwards as you desktop sheet claimed with a milder cam like the one you're running. But they can very depending on your...
Forum: History / Originality
09-25-2003, 01:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Apparently the IROC scored better in many of the...

Apparently the IROC scored better in many of the handling exercises etc....hope someone knows of this article.
Forum: History / Originality
09-24-2003, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

IROC vs Ferrari article

G'day...A mate of mine was telling me the other day that there was once an article printed in one of the US car magazines many years ago, comparing the 85 IROC to the ferrari of the time whatever...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-22-2003, 01:37 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 21,793
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/subz/DSC00099.jpg...

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/subz/DSC00099.jpg
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/subz/DSC00102.jpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-16-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 44,952
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Looked at a couple of 89 Vette's here in New...

Looked at a couple of 89 Vette's here in New Zealand, but they drove baggy and hard. I heard about my 85 IROC through a friend and drove 200 miles to look at it. It was under a blanket with 59k...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2003, 02:59 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 10,638
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

THESTEVE...could you drop the back and front of...

THESTEVE...could you drop the back and front of the black IROC you did for me with the 18" wheels a bit more, sorta like the vert you took the wheels off?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2003, 01:38 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 10,638
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

G'day..I want to buy some of the polished (not...

G'day..I want to buy some of the polished (not chrome) rims that this guy has on his car http://www.iroczdesigns.com and drop it as he has done.

Can someone do a job on my car with those rims and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2003, 01:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,372
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Hehe was a test day for all comers!!! Man I know...

Hehe was a test day for all comers!!! Man I know about the ricers, just makes ya wanna be sick don't it.

I'm planning on getting the 18" IROC wheels like the guy with the low rider black soft top...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-20-2003, 08:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,372
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

black ...

black

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/subz/Meremere1.JPG
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,002
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Lads !! Its ALL GOOD....thanx for replies. ...

Lads !! Its ALL GOOD....thanx for replies.

Nope I didn't search, I usually do on tech stuff..but hey, its given us something to yak about.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2003, 02:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,002
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Thanx lads...I just called the video store and...

Thanx lads...I just called the video store and they have "Black Dog" in stock...I got it booked for Friday night!!!

AWESOME!!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2003, 01:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,002
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

IROC's in the Movies?

G'day...Was wondering are there any movies where a 3rd Gen Camaro plays a decent part?

No real off the top forum so I posted it here?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2003, 01:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Yeah thanx,,,had a look there but they are the...

Yeah thanx,,,had a look there but they are the older 85-86 type wheels.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 04:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Nates...cool looking car...do you have any other...

Nates...cool looking car...do you have any other photo's mate...I'd love to see them.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 04:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,830
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Is it possible to buy the later design IROC rims...

Is it possible to buy the later design IROC rims also in 18" Chrome?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 04:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Jgifford..the IROC Chrome wheels you did in the...

Jgifford..the IROC Chrome wheels you did in the link below..they are Newer IROC wheels correct? Can they be bought in an 18" config?
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-13-2003, 02:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,830
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Where can you buy 18" IROC rims?

Where can you buy 18" IROC rims?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2003, 02:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 782
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

What wheels are those and what type or brand of...

What wheels are those and what type or brand of SS hood is it?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-30-2003, 01:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,847
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Here is what you need to check: Put the car...

Here is what you need to check:

Put the car in neutral and take it to the RPM which normally causes the vibration and see if vibration is still there while the car is stationary. It may not be a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2003, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,847
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

One more thing to check if the mounts don't fix...

One more thing to check if the mounts don't fix it.

Check your A/C unit under the bonnet..If you have a bad bearing or the mount is not stable it will cause vibration right through the car.

I'm...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-15-2003, 06:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,798
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Man, there is something to be said for a healthy...

Man, there is something to be said for a healthy 383. It keeps nagging me (Build a 383, build a 383) Gingo's its sooo tempting.

Bloddy nice car mate:lala:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-15-2003, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 539
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Hehe I found that pretty funny..Good one mate :D

Hehe I found that pretty funny..Good one mate :D
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-15-2003, 02:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,798
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

G'day, could you list your setup 11SEC91Z ?

G'day, could you list your setup 11SEC91Z ?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-15-2003, 01:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,924
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Stephen, when you say high gear for automatics...

Stephen, when you say high gear for automatics you mean 3rd gear right?
Forum: Power Adders
06-13-2003, 11:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,294
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Err what I failed to mention was if there was a...

Err what I failed to mention was if there was a fire the Nitrous might help feed it by giving it an oxygen boost!! ROFL

As they say " Its better to burnout than it is to fade away"


Happy...
Forum: Power Adders
06-13-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,294
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

A tyre well mounted Bottle is safe, tidy and...

A tyre well mounted Bottle is safe, tidy and concealed. If you ever manage to get hit from behind and the bottle top does rupture off, the bottle will want to go down , not fly up as the pressure...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-13-2003, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

I've been thinkin about this: I think it all...

I've been thinkin about this:

I think it all has to do with the non linear acceration/velocity curve that the car faces each time it goes from 0 mph to whatever.

Example: It may take 5 secs...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-10-2003, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 918
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Agreed, Headers will give you the best gain for...

Agreed, Headers will give you the best gain for buck on a TPI 305 with a reasonable exhaust. The best cam for mild 305 I would say is the Comp cams part no#12-256-4. This cam has
256/268 advertised...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-09-2003, 11:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,047
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

I love me bloody 305 mate !!!!

I love me bloody 305 mate !!!!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-09-2003, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Thanx for replys...interesting subject, I asked a...

Thanx for replys...interesting subject, I asked a few people here in NZ and they couldn't really give me a definative answer.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-09-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Fair enough. The question is: Why does a...

Fair enough.

The question is: Why does a spinning tired give an increased MPH vs a tire with traction.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-08-2003, 02:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Roger that....so how do you explain the near MPH?...

Roger that....so how do you explain the near MPH? Just doesn't make sense. Surely if the wheels are spinning then terminal acceration & velocity are slower and seeing as how the distance travelled is...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-07-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

G'day Mate...Yeah I hear ya.....But why? If...

G'day Mate...Yeah I hear ya.....But why?

If I'm wheels spinning for the first 60 feet (Just a figure) surely both my ET and mph will be slower?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-06-2003, 12:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

BTW I realise my E/T will go down with...

BTW I realise my E/T will go down with traction...its the mph issue thats got me buggered.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-06-2003, 12:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

E/T--mph relationship

G'day can someone explain a few things to me.

Why is it that E/T time was very average---> 14.4 (slippery track,rained) yet my top speed was 104mph. I was wheel spinning trying to get the power...
Forum: Power Adders
05-30-2003, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

Well, I ran with a 100 HP shot at the wheels and...

Well, I ran with a 100 HP shot at the wheels and traction on street tyres was impossible!!
I'm getting my hands on a 87 Borg-warner 10bolt with 3.25 gears and some MT'streets over the next...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-26-2003, 02:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,096
Posted By Kiwi-85IROC

I smell a Troll :doh:

I smell a Troll :doh:
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