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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-29-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,243
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Ronal R15 wheels

I do have a sale pending payment. Will let you guys know if it falls through. Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-21-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,171
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: 438ci SBC 700HP FRESH 0 RUNS

I have a similarily built 434 using AFR235's a touch more compression and power. If someone is considering this engine there is no way you could start from scratch and build it for what he is...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,243
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Ronal R15 wheels

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,243
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Ronal R15 wheels

275/40/17 No clearance issues with these either.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-13-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,243
Posted By ditchbangr

Ronal R15 wheels

Owned since new, going to sell the car and put the factory wheels back on. Come with Nitto 555RII tires, caps, keys and lug nuts. Tires/wheels have maybe 1000 street miles. 1500.00 plus shipping....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-05-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 327,858
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

My 91z with eibach pro kit and tokico shocks.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-01-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,788
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Minitubbing my '90 Formula using Wolfe 4th gen minitub kit

What do you guys do with the rear? Narrow it or go with more backspace?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-10-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: coated hooker 2210's

Sold, wish I had more guys.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-09-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: coated hooker 2210's

Will do.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-09-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: coated hooker 2210's

Pics
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t199/stever37/003-5.jpg
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-09-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: coated hooker 2210's

Sorry 92z28IT I don't have any idea or what is involved in shipping to Italy.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-08-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By ditchbangr

coated hooker 2210's

Have 500 miles on them, few minor scuffs from install. Still shine nice and very presentable. Only reason for selling is I need a spreadport pattern header flange. 350.00 shipped.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-03-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 901
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Stock Aluminum Driveshaft

Do you have a cardboard tube to ship this in or how is it able to be shipped? Was everything OK with it as far as balance and u joints? Was the car parted out or wrecked?

If everything is OK...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-01-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,874
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: 700R4 to 350 Turbo swap

I usea long tailshaft TH350 and welded an extension to the front of the factory Xmember for the TH350 tranny mount. Luckily I have an 85 and the speedo cable worked with the cable driven TH350. Not...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: detroit locker

I called moser and they told me the 12mm studs were the least of my worries. Tech isn't worried about the locker either but is not sure how the 31 spline axles will hold up.

The thing I am...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By ditchbangr

detroit locker

I have a moser 9" with 31 spline axles, 3.70 gears, detroit locker and 12mm studs. Car is 3400lbs going down the track, has hoosier QTP's and TH350 with 4500 stall. I had a 406 that made 530hp and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-12-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,903
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Stahl headers for sale

Are they coated? I am guessing the #7 and 8 tubes exit into the fenderwells according to stahls site? What is involved making that work? Do you need a remote oil filter to use these and what size...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-25-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,873
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: BS Street Lites -or- Ronal r15?

I actually have a set of R15 on my 91 and street lites on my 85 iroc. Both wheels look awesome, just depends on what your going to use the car for.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-09-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 26,511
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Post pics of your Street/strip third gen!

Thanks, the wing is from Hawks 3rd gen parts.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-28-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 26,511
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Post pics of your Street/strip third gen!

Back from the dead. I didn't want to post pics till I was at the strip

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1st burnout, car hadn't been driven except onto trailer before getting to the track.

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-22-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 999
Posted By ditchbangr

hard to move 700R4 shifter

I have a B and M pro shifter and a rebuilt 700R4. A friend of mine mentioned the shifter was way to hard to move through R/N/and the rest of the forward gears. He thought the cable was bound up or...
Forum: Electronics
05-05-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By ditchbangr

No dash lights?

I had a cage installed and getting the car back together. I have all my lights except nothing lights up behind the instruments. I have power at the fusebox for the dash lights, the fuse is good, I...
Forum: Electronics
04-10-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By ditchbangr

continuous power?

I am working on a 85 iroc and pulled it apart last fall and trying to figure out what I need and don't need. I am switching from a computerized quadrajet to a carb's 406. I have power going to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,295
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: trying to get 500 crank hp out of a 383

The XE street rollers were designed for Hot Rod power tour type events. I've used larger solid rollers on the street in my Fords so this is mild compared to what I've put used in the past.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,295
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: trying to get 500 crank hp out of a 383

I dynoed my 406 this past January on a superflo 901. Engine is 10.5:1 with comp cams XE street roller 248/254 .614/.621 lift 110 lsa, edelbrock etec 200 heads with street strip port - just cleaned...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-15-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 64,999
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Common Camaro Colors, and not so common!

Torch red from 90's Monter Carlos and vettes

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Forum: Members Camaros
02-22-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 993
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Hank L69 '85 IROC

Believe what you read, I believe what I watched and none of the 305's had a chance back in the day. At the track or on the street. Yes the auto CFI 302 was a dog. Don't tell me your impressed with...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-22-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 993
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Hank L69 '85 IROC

Sorry guys I grew up with these engines and they are turds. Stock for stock any L69 was a 5.0L mustangs bitch any day of the week. These cars needed the 350.
Forum: Members Camaros
02-21-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 993
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Hank L69 '85 IROC

L69 305's are desireable? Not trying to be sarcastic but there is not much I get excited about these engines. I do like the dual snorkel air intake that's about it.

I do like the OP's car though...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-18-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 213,695
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

My mustang has

FAST 4D - 98% of the people ask what does fast 40 mean

My Iroc has

FRUMDIG - There is a story behind the name besides the obvious meaning.
Forum: Members Camaros
02-17-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 137,529
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: hoods hoods hoods! post bad *** pics of your hoods

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Beautiful. My Iroc is coming together fast, I hope it looks as good as yours when done. Good Job

P.S. how did you get the background so black?
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By ditchbangr

63 or 78 amp

Which amp will I need if I am building up more of a street/strip car? I will be running a pair of spal fans, holley black pump, keep power window and locks, headlights and a basic radio with no amps...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-13-2009, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Moser 9" rear width

Thank you sir
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By ditchbangr

Moser 9" rear width

I did a little searching and it seems a typical 10 bolt is between 61.5 and 62" wide according to 2 threads. My car is at a chassis shop getting a cage welded in and I can't measure the actual 10...
Forum: Interior
01-27-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: rear seat delet kit?

My 85 also had overlapping carpet. The rear seats weigh nothing, it will look better with them in.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,901
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: How do you guys haul your mountain bikes

That is why I removed it. It was the easiest and least chance of getting grease, dirt in the interior or scratching the car up with other types of carriers.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 123,215
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: PICS OF YOUR RED OR BLACK THIRD GENS!!!

My 91Z
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85 Iroc project, chasis is at body shop and I'm pretty sure I will be changing colors
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,901
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: How do you guys haul your mountain bikes

I used to have a small receier hitch on my 91 for the purpose of hauling my MTB around. Just had to slide the Thule carrier into the receiver pin it in and away I went. I did remove the hitch since...
Forum: Body
01-16-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Going to the paint shop

I just trailered mine in also and it didn't look much different. Only difference is it was snowing and -20.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-15-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,803
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: UMI or Spohn SFC's

I have 2 camaros, 1 with the spohns and the other is a project getting paint that I installed the UMI's. I have already decided I like the UMI square tubing style sfc's for a couple reasons. They...
Forum: Body
12-29-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 515
Important/Useful : What Color to Paint!
Views: 275,288
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: What Color to Paint!

I really like this color of blue! I am planning on using nissan daytona blue from a 350Z.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-27-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,651
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Moser 9" Rear Truetrac Posi 3.89 31 spline

Is the pinion support iron?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-27-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,757,613
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I have a set of 85 iroc wheels that are in better shape than most for their age but showing their age. What could I do to spruce them up? Can they be polished at home, if so what do I need? Or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,170
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: UMI Subframe Connectors (Install Q's)

I just did a set, pretty stright forward. A couple vise clamps held the front in place and pulled the gaps closer for welding to the front subframe. Nice pieces.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-06-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,457
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Pictures of 3rd gens with Ronal R15 wheels?

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-06-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,198
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: Billit Specialties Street lites on a camaro?

IMO I think chrysler electric blue on the PT cruisers, Daytona blue on the Nissan 350Z and whatever the blue is on the GTO's would look awesome.

BTW the steetlites look really nice on that car.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-06-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By ditchbangr

Re: 15X10 5" BS

I'm planning on running MT 275/60 drag radials. The 5" bs is the most they offer. Other options are same wheel in a 8" with 4.5 bs and 255/60 drag radial. I'd rather have the 10 though unless...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By ditchbangr

15X10 5" BS

Would the wheels stick out too far on a Iroc? I like these wheels from centerline and actually 2 others from the same line. But the deepest they BS them is 5".

What do you guys think?...
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