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Forum: Brakes
07-12-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By denis

Re: at last my 14" ctsv kit arrived!

so these are just 3rd gen spindles with a special hub or are they 4th gen spindle/hub assemblies?

damn i'm confused! im used to doing fox mustang 5 lug conversions ....
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-12-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 50,073
Posted By denis

Re: my LSx 87 IROC build

thanks for the info!

here is a pic of the cell for reference

https://images.craigslist.org/3nd3k03ld5Q55P05S6a6h92574055d7d01f39.jpg...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-12-2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 50,073
Posted By denis

Re: my LSx 87 IROC build

hate to thread-dig... I've been away from the f-body scene for too long

is the 4th gen gas tank interchangeable with the third gen unit? I found a small replacement aluminum fuel cell for a 4th...
Forum: Power Adders
04-03-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 57,049
Posted By denis

Hey let us know how the l98 holds up.....you've...

Hey let us know how the l98 holds up.....you've given me some inspiration for my upcoming thirdgen to replace the 80.:rockon:


I dunno if I missed it in your posts, but what have you...
Forum: TPI
11-28-2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By denis

I couldn't find a fuse anywhere around the...

I couldn't find a fuse anywhere around the battery, all i found were some red wires and red/white stripe wires. I do not hear anything going on in the tank either.
Forum: TPI
11-28-2003, 01:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By denis

Help! TPI starting problem

Friend of mine has an 85 trans am with a 350 TPI and it has sat off and on for 2 years. We went to go start the car up yesterday and it will just crank and crank without kicking over. It has spark...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2003, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By denis

Need info on best factory steering box

I am looking to upgrade the steering box on my 80 Z28, I have heard that the IROC's have the best ratios. Is this true? How can i properly determine if i get a fast ratio/high effort box?

thanks...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-12-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,360
Posted By denis

sorry double post

sorry double post
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-12-2003, 03:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,360
Posted By denis

So if I understand this correctly, the compass is...

So if I understand this correctly, the compass is a self contained unit within the mirror, while the temp display requires an external sensor? I'm not really concerned with the temp display or MPG...
Forum: Body
04-21-2003, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By denis

When you find the car, make her wish she had...

When you find the car, make her wish she had gotten full insurance.:rockon:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2003, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By denis

My 80 had this problem and it wound up being the...

My 80 had this problem and it wound up being the linkage from the tranny to the steering column which locks the column when the transmission is shifted into park. Grab the collar on the steering...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2003, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By denis

Thanks for all the replies, i'm gonna have it...

Thanks for all the replies, i'm gonna have it checked out.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By denis

I was thinkin alignment too cuz the top of the...

I was thinkin alignment too cuz the top of the wheels edge outward when the car is jacked up, but i was wondering if it might be a thirdgen specific problem
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2003, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By denis

Irregular tire wear..HELP!!

I am noticing the the outside edges or my tires are wearing low opposed to the rest of the tread on the tires. What causes this? cuz i don't want to have to replace 2 Falken ZR rated tires just yet!...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-23-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,658
Posted By denis

i meant that you may be surprised if that 79...

i meant that you may be surprised if that 79 takes you, i've been in 350 TPI cars with the same setup and it didn't feel like it had my car by much (my car only has a 2.5 exhaust and a performer with...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-23-2003, 08:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,658
Posted By denis

You may be surprised........ and third gens...

You may be surprised........

and third gens aren't that much lighter than 2nd gens.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By denis

I like no tips at all, My formula had a...

I like no tips at all, My formula had a flowmaster on it when i bought it and whoever did the install made the pipes point down to clear the bumper, which looked retarded. So i busted out the Sawzall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2003, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 520
Posted By denis

L98 cam in LG4?

Has anyone done this mod to their roller LG4's? I have a spare stock L98 cam laying around. Any noticeable difference in power?

thanks
denis
Forum: Electronics
02-12-2003, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By denis

I found that by wiggling the harness to the...

I found that by wiggling the harness to the parking lamp and fooling with the bulb connection, helped a little so I think it is somewhere in the underhood harness.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-11-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,107
Posted By denis

Zepher, what did you have to do in order to fit...

Zepher,
what did you have to do in order to fit those particular 4th gen rims under your car?
Forum: Electronics
02-09-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By denis

Headlamp/Park lamp problems

Every once and a while, my left turn signal arrow will come on and stay on without me turning it on. This will keep my headlamps from coming up but will not keep them from turning the actual bulbs...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-28-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,107
Posted By denis

Perfect! now can someone Photochop a white...

Perfect!

now can someone Photochop a white formula like that?

much appreciated
Forum: Carburetors
01-28-2003, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By denis

The 80 Z28 is the one that only has 14 working...

The 80 Z28 is the one that only has 14 working valves.....that's why It's getting a transplant soon. :D


The plug wires on the car look to be the original ones and I doubt that the o2 sensor has...
Forum: Carburetors
01-23-2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By denis

Mileage in the gutter

Stock 1987 Formula LG4 115,000 mile motor gets about 150-160 miles out of a tank o gas. Car runs around 200* driving and 220* in traffic. Thought the 700r4 and the 2:73's would help out tremendously...
Forum: Car Audio
01-20-2003, 12:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By denis

need help wiring in radio

I am in the middle of wiring up my Sony CDX 4250 cd player and sony amp; I got all the speakers wired up..matched color to color with the adapter harness, but I can't figure out the power wires/etc...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-19-2003, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 462
Posted By denis

I believe that the Z28's and higher come with...

I believe that the Z28's and higher come with Bilsteins all around.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-19-2003, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By denis

Thanks for all the help! I went to the...

Thanks for all the help!

I went to the Junkyard to look for one and I found not one...but two IROCs of which only one had the wonderbar.

Picked up the wonderbar with the bolts for a grand...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-18-2003, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 462
Posted By denis

I was wondering the same myself, are the 4th gen...

I was wondering the same myself, are the 4th gen struts the same as the 3rd gens?

There seems to be a lot of people who can't drive f-bods in Florida without ramming into something, so parts are...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-18-2003, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,261
Posted By denis

I like the taillamps...gives the car the that...

I like the taillamps...gives the car the that 70-73 camaro look. It might look even better if the panel was blacked out with the red lights like the COPO cars had. :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-15-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By denis

Nice 2nd gen there! :rockon:

Nice 2nd gen there! :rockon:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-15-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By denis

Nice Job! I am looking to do something like that...

Nice Job! I am looking to do something like that to my formula rims, what components did you use to get them to polish up like that?:hail:
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By denis

Thanks for the help dude..I searched and found my...

Thanks for the help dude..I searched and found my answer.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-14-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By denis

WonderBar?!?

What cars originally came with WonderBars?

thanks
denis
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-14-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,268
Posted By denis

Yeah, those are nice! how much $$$ are we...

Yeah, those are nice!

how much $$$ are we talking for a pair of those?
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By denis

Yes, they are both electronic...but will there be...

Yes, they are both electronic...but will there be different calibrations on the "board/chip" attatched to it for different rear end ratios?

thanks
Forum: Exhaust
01-13-2003, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By denis

4th gen exhaust on a 3rd gen?

I am looking at the SLP loudmouth for the 4th gen trans ams and they seem to be ever plentiful used. Will it bolt up with a little work?

thanks


:burnout:
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2003, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By denis

So i'm the first person to do this?

So i'm the first person to do this?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-13-2003, 04:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,221
Posted By denis

double post :doh:

double post :doh:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-13-2003, 04:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,221
Posted By denis

Are there any birds out there with clear corner...

Are there any birds out there with clear corner lamps?

pics?:hail:
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2003, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By denis

swapping speedometers

MY 87 Formula has the boring 85 mph speedo in it. I picked up a 140 mph speedo yesterday at the junker from an 87 GTA. Will this speedo just plug in and work or will I have problems?

thanks
denis
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-12-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,221
Posted By denis

Are the front and rear side marker lights the...

Are the front and rear side marker lights the same size?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-05-2003, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 793
Posted By denis

Subframe connectors

Anyone reccomend a good company for subframe connectors? Looking for some that tuck under well and don't drag on speedbumps.

thanks
Forum: Body
01-05-2003, 12:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By denis

Headlamp gremlins

New to the board with my recently acquired 87 Formula.

My question is, the headlamp motors will occasionally raise and lower the lamps, but sometimes they must be tapped or slightly pulled up on...
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