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Forum: History / Originality
02-27-2004, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,711
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

It's a very good read. I have that issue (and...

It's a very good read. I have that issue (and many more) sitting around. I remember I got it at the auction with my camaro, and got the magazines too, and I remember when I foudn that one, I read...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,174
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Is your lights dimmer at all then normal? When...

Is your lights dimmer at all then normal? When my battery drained, the lights were on but WAY dimmer. My guess is fuel related though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I say just get you some vortecs or AFR's and be...

I say just get you some vortecs or AFR's and be happy. :)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-04-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 700
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I think you got him from a stop...but from a...

I think you got him from a stop...but from a rolll.. I think your going down. What you need to do is put a 50 shot on there, and after you hook up, spray it. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-29-2004, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 924
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Re: H O O D O R N A M E N T S ! ! ! ! ! ! !

ROFL me too! I want to race this early-mid 90ish 4 door accord with "engine work" runnin mid 15s in my moms mustang. LUVmy92 might have seen it. Aluminum windshield wipers, kickers rear windshield...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-24-2004, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,054
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

How did you do that? My camaro can't do 2nd,...

How did you do that? My camaro can't do 2nd, only time it did was an uphill pull, when I dumped the clutch and slammed down, and still only spun one wheel. Bald tires too almost.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2004, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I got a 45 from a snap on scanner, I think. ...

I got a 45 from a snap on scanner, I think. Running rich?? Shouldn't be the o2. Try the mixture control solenoid. I was gonna have myn fixed, but now the body needs fixin :(.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-17-2004, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Good kill, there. Ihave a 305 H.O., it's ok...

Good kill, there. Ihave a 305 H.O., it's ok before I wrecked it, she's gonna get fixed soon, but the difference between my moms 5.0, and my 5.0, is like night and day. I caught 2nd in the 5.0 is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2004, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

98 for f-bodies, like a year or earlier for...

98 for f-bodies, like a year or earlier for vettes?:confused:
Forum: Body
01-14-2004, 09:28 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,988
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Man, that is a really nice camaro you have coming...

Man, that is a really nice camaro you have coming along, VERY NICE. Can't wait to see the end result. :)

Anyway, since I wrecked myn, I'll be replacing fenders and having my unibody straightened...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-14-2004, 08:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Well, I didn't really SWERVE, I got on brakes too...

Well, I didn't really SWERVE, I got on brakes too hard, and I kinda underestimated the corner in the first place, so when he popped out, I kind aturned a little bit, got on brakes too hard...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I believe I will leave it for the shop. My dad...

I believe I will leave it for the shop. My dad back when he was a mechanic, used to know this guy a lot so maybe I can get a discount. Maybe. :(. Exhaust is smashed in, sounds like it's choking. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,283
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Yep, your gears are KILLING YOU. That and...

Yep, your gears are KILLING YOU. That and probably your tires. I would listen to everyone here. What you need to do is take a sample of your rear gear oil and show them it, adn tell them that it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Last one, and the really bad one, the dent from...

Last one, and the really bad one, the dent from the tree.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

the fender, probably needs to be replaced.

the fender, probably needs to be replaced.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

tailpipes. Will have them bent back if I cant...

tailpipes. Will have them bent back if I cant afford hooker.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Estimates on Damage

Hi, need some estimates on damage. I believe the quarter panel and the fender are going to have to be replaced. If you guy would look and see what you think the damage would be, I have looked at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

1984 had 5-speeds or automatics for the H.O....

1984 had 5-speeds or automatics for the H.O. motor. It was the only year though, 1983 and 85-up till they stopped making the H.O. was 5-speeds only.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-08-2004, 09:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Well, ran him today, and I have bad news and VERY...

Well, ran him today, and I have bad news and VERY BAD NEWS. The bad news is I lost. I was afraid a car would come, so I didn't launch and got on the gas too quick (no time to practice either.) I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

VERY BAD day for the camaro

Well, today was the worst day of my life. I wrecked my camaro. Dog jumped out, I instictivly reacted, locked brakes, shot sideways over a 3ft drop off and slid into a tree. I didn't hit the tree...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-07-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I believe it's a go for friday. I told him it...

I believe it's a go for friday. I told him it was running rich, and had a mechanical fan. So I am handicapped but I will try to see what I can do. Would it be best to go from a stop or roll, or...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-07-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I'll put that intake on, which reminds me, will a...

I'll put that intake on, which reminds me, will a RPM intake clear a stock 83 hood? I am going to be very, very, very pissed if I do all that just to not fit. :mad: I read it can't fit, can it? ...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-07-2004, 05:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I'll probably try some 93, and as for practice,...

I'll probably try some 93, and as for practice, yes, I am :). I kinda figured you wouldn't just slam the gas to the floor, but with 190 hp you don't just EASILY roll it in like you would an 11...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-06-2004, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Snow tires maybe? Hmmm, don't know abotu that...

Snow tires maybe? Hmmm, don't know abotu that size. What size is your rim, 16 I presume.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-06-2004, 08:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

No; the 1/3! Nah, I just got careless and I...

No; the 1/3! Nah, I just got careless and I meant the 1/4 mile, so my mistake. :) I will let ya'll know what happens, he is a little scared about running the BIG BAD 305 H.O! LOL, my buddy w/o my...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-06-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

it's auto; kinda figured I might lose, but his is...

it's auto; kinda figured I might lose, but his is stock down not even a K&N? But anyways, like I said he's not the best driver, but I'm not running right, so. I will be sure I let him know it's not...
Forum: South East Region
01-05-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Whats directions from Asheboro? I doubt I'll...

Whats directions from Asheboro? I doubt I'll come this time around, but it's not out of question. :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 587
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Did you try the radiator cap? I would, along...

Did you try the radiator cap? I would, along with some other stuff before I replaced a head gasket. Besides, it wouldn't hurt to check/replace/clean the air filter and pcv in the first place. I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-05-2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I will make a video maybe Wednesday of me driving...

I will make a video maybe Wednesday of me driving so :). As far as racing him, I told him it was a little rich, and he said back out if you want, so idk; we will see. If I do lose though, I won't...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-04-2004, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I sure as hell wouldn't beef up a 305 over a...

I sure as hell wouldn't beef up a 305 over a lt1/ls1. Dunno, don't think there TOO TOO hard, but idk much on it so. But the LT1/LS1 would be cheaper than the 305 buildup. Maybe more work for LS1,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-04-2004, 07:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I knows it's 200 bhp, but runnin rich, true. I...

I knows it's 200 bhp, but runnin rich, true. I told him really serious I wanted to run him, but he goes "maybe." LOL. I have'nt told him about the rich and the fan, and I rubbed in how v8s make...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-04-2004, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Ok, I'll race him in my moms 5.0 then :D. And...

Ok, I'll race him in my moms 5.0 then :D. And it's running perfectly. :D

And I'm not a CRAPPY driver, I'm just not experienced at racing. In normal driving, I can drive a stick pretty well;...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-04-2004, 12:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I know I could BEAT or SMOKE him, but I want it...

I know I could BEAT or SMOKE him, but I want it to be as bad as possible. He thinks he can take me, and told a couple people he could smoke it, but lol, I wanna take that bird. And the bird is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-03-2004, 09:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 950
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Possible race with the v6 bird friday, need driving tips

Hi, I believe me any my buddy are going to have a little run this friday. I *THINK* I finally got him to agree (which was hard) after I was sick of him talking smack, so I want to shut him...
Forum: South East Region
01-01-2004, 08:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,746
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Well, idk about my WHOLE LIFE, but what it's...

Well, idk about my WHOLE LIFE, but what it's gonna boil down to is how serious I can get with the car. If I can slap in a 355 or something, shes mine for a LONG while. :D. If I can't, I'll keep...
Forum: South East Region
12-19-2003, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 374
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Sucks birdman, maybe we can get up there later on...

Sucks birdman, maybe we can get up there later on in the year. :D
Forum: History / Originality
12-19-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,412
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I own a 83 L69, and while this car may be a flat...

I own a 83 L69, and while this car may be a flat 15, high 14 second car, it isn't as fast as my moms 90 5.0. But thats because the 5.0 has 40 lb more torque, so it puts you in the seat. But a lot...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2003, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I used regular black spray paint I think, can't...

I used regular black spray paint I think, can't remember. No rust yet, but my car hasn't been on the road in over 2 weeks. :(
Forum: Exhaust
12-18-2003, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,264
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Probably Hooker at Jegs would be the way to go. ...

Probably Hooker at Jegs would be the way to go. I know for my car it was 207, but I think it's 265 or something around there for newer f-bodies.
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2003, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

If your worried about not having the cat...

If your worried about not having the cat "appearance", couldn't you take the cat off, cut it in half, rip everything out, and weld in a pipe where the cat was, then weld the cat shells back on. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2003, 04:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,724
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Theres a good guide in the tech articles section...

Theres a good guide in the tech articles section of r-134a conversions. It looks pretty good. :)
Forum: South East Region
12-17-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 374
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Well would you like to go to the rock sometime? ...

Well would you like to go to the rock sometime? I'd really like to get together with some third gens and meet some people. (and it would be BADDD with about 5-10 third gens rolling in) :D
Forum: South East Region
12-17-2003, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

January is a no go, along with Febuary probably,...

January is a no go, along with Febuary probably, but March, maybe :cool:
Forum: History / Originality
12-17-2003, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

I know, I know, I just wanted to get him a good...

I know, I know, I just wanted to get him a good starting point.
Forum: History / Originality
12-17-2003, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Vin decoder on the homepage will help you out as...

Vin decoder on the homepage will help you out as to what options you had. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-17-2003, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 999
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Hey LUV, if you wanna see someone who REALLY...

Hey LUV, if you wanna see someone who REALLY likes fast and the furious in Asheboro, look on East Dixie Drive sometime. I seen a Eclipse that LOOKS JUST EXACTLY like the one in the first fast and...
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

On the sniffer I don't think no AIR tubes will...

On the sniffer I don't think no AIR tubes will affect it a whole lot. There may be a difference, but not big at all. As far as visually, dunno, you could just get the air tubes, and plug it. :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2003, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

Hmm, sorry to steal the thread but how much could...

Hmm, sorry to steal the thread but how much could I get outta myn? K&N air filter, no more elec fan (prev owner), and otherwise all original I believe other than battery. Has foglights, but other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 879
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

If it was me personally, I would got with a 12...

If it was me personally, I would got with a 12 bolt rear (save money and time, based on what they said) and I would just bore the block out, because then it would be fresh, and you would be a little...
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2003, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,408
Posted By 83 Z28 HO

No way in hell the guy before me put a lg4 in it...

No way in hell the guy before me put a lg4 in it I would bet, after all, he made six figures...idk it pisses me off thinking it's a LG4, but could a LG4 SURVIVE past 5500 rpm? Not like WAY past 5500...
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