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Forum: Southern California Area
08-18-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,830
Posted By Irocster

Engine builder in So Cal???

Does anybody know of a good engine builder/tuner in the So Cal area that can not only build (or re-build) my 350 TPI but also install it, get it running, and give it a performance tune? Thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-15-2005, 02:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,617
Posted By Irocster

Alright thanks for the exhaust help fellas. Now,...

Alright thanks for the exhaust help fellas. Now, when it comes to the computer stuff (VATS), what year LT1 would be easiest to work with? '93-'95, or '96-'97? Because I read somewhere they were...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,617
Posted By Irocster

LT1 swap- smog

Getting ready to purchase a used LT1. It's going in my '89 IROC-Z. I live in CA where the smog whores are running about. What do I need to know and do when it comes to keeping the LT1 and camaro...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-28-2005, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Irocster

'89 Iroc-z!!!

Yep, it's for sale. 1989 IROC-Z, 5.7L TPI 350. 207,000 miles...don't let that scare you...very well maintained and taken care of, babied its whole life. White...Glass T-Tops...grey interior, grant...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2004, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Irocster

2.77 to something better?

Hey guys, I need to know what it will take to change my borg-warner 9 bolt (2.77) to something more like a 3.43 or 3.45 gear. Will I have to buy and entire new rear-end, or can I just throw the new...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,389
Posted By Irocster

L98 Cylinder Head Flow Numbers

I was wondering if someone can list the flow numbers for my stock L98 iron heads? From .100 to .600 lift. Also, how drastically can a mild port and polish job change the numbers? I just need and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-04-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Irocster

I would describe it as a clunking/crunching...

I would describe it as a clunking/crunching noise, lol. I'll have to see if the top bolts need tightening.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-03-2004, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Irocster

Shocks making noises

Hey everyone, I installed bilstein shocks and struts a while ago. Now I am hearing noises come from the back when I get on the brakes hard or go over a bump. I think it is the rear shocks making...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-31-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,717
Posted By Irocster

Glendora here...we're neighbors

Glendora here...we're neighbors
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-13-2004, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,656
Posted By Irocster

Superman- what have you got for rear brakes? Do...

Superman- what have you got for rear brakes? Do you have a pic?
Forum: Engine Swap
08-12-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Irocster

Hey hey, shut up, lol

Hey hey, shut up, lol
Forum: Engine Swap
08-12-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Irocster

Lol, I hear ya pasky. We gotta do what we gotta...

Lol, I hear ya pasky. We gotta do what we gotta do though. Hey, I forgot to ask how hard it would be to setup a clutch pedal and everything to go with the LT1/T56 combo? (Assuming the T56 is...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-12-2004, 02:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Irocster

Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Engine Swap
08-11-2004, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Irocster

Finding an LT1

I know there is a ton of LT1 info out there on the use of an LT1 manifold and heads, but I would rather make life easy and just put in an LT1 engine. I'm just still throwing around ideas for a new...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-20-2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,391
Posted By Irocster

I got the craftsman "SUV" jack that lifts the car...

I got the craftsman "SUV" jack that lifts the car pretty high and has a fairly low profile. I't a piece of crap though. After about a dozen uses, the fluid leaks everywhere. Even after I tried...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-02-2004, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Yeah, it's stock. If I replace it, I will wait...

Yeah, it's stock. If I replace it, I will wait to get it with the new torque arm.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-01-2004, 04:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

I've already got a wonderbar though. One of the...

I've already got a wonderbar though. One of the main reasons I replaced the other stuff was because the old bushings were shot and because I wanted adjustable pieces.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-30-2004, 12:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Oh btw, the car's running a whole lot better...

Oh btw, the car's running a whole lot better since I advanced the timing to where it's supposed to be. :doh:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-30-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Hmm, I thought I'd definately get more responses...

Hmm, I thought I'd definately get more responses to this as everyone talks about this combo. Maybe it's just that the title it's under: "torque specs"...no one cares. I plan on either re-building...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2004, 02:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

If any of you are in the So. Cal area, I highly...

If any of you are in the So. Cal area, I highly recommend Bear Frame and Wheel. They did a great job, on time, and at a fair price. They installed the front springs/struts/sway bar...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2004, 02:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Front

Front
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2004, 02:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Eibach spring:

Eibach spring:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Big 'ol poly bushing:

Big 'ol poly bushing:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2004, 02:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Front struts:

Front struts:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-27-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

The struts/springs and front sway bar...

The struts/springs and front sway bar bushings/endlinks are getting done tomorrow. I am having bear frame and wheel take care of the front end for me. They will also align the whole car while it's...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-27-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

LCA brackets done today.

LCA brackets done today.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2004, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By Irocster

I would start out with sub-frame connectors...

I would start out with sub-frame connectors (kenny or spohn are good) and an STB (Hotchkis or edelbrock are good). Now you will have a good, solid platform to work off of. Then you could look into...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 362
Posted By Irocster

I really like the goautocenter.com engine because...

I really like the goautocenter.com engine because it comes with the pan, oil pump, valvetrain, valve covers, and a warranty. It's just those heads that are holding me back. However, the L98...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 362
Posted By Irocster

Suggestions?

Hey there. Let's keep this simple...I need a new engine! The L98 has 204,000 on it and I got to get it replaced this summer before I start school. I am on a budget since i just found out my motor...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2004, 03:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

There'll be plenty more coming, just give me a...

There'll be plenty more coming, just give me a week or two.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-16-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,878
Posted By Irocster

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=23...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=236796

I just posted more pics
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-16-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Done with the rear now, other than the LCA...

Done with the rear now, other than the LCA brackets that I need to get welded in.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-16-2004, 07:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Now these should make a difference

Now these should make a difference
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-16-2004, 07:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Next...

Next...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-16-2004, 07:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Getting started:

Getting started:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2004, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Well I just woke up and my dad was able to pull...

Well I just woke up and my dad was able to pull her into the garage before it died on him so I guess we'll be getting started on the rear suspension (probably jus the panhard bar, shocks, springs,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2004, 01:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

You guys won't believe what happened to me today....

You guys won't believe what happened to me today. I went to my local muffler shop and he said it would be $200 to weld in the brackets and install the LCAs and panhard bar. No biggie so I said I...
Forum: Exhaust
05-05-2004, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By Irocster

wow, chill out man. It's just a cat. converter...

wow, chill out man. It's just a cat. converter we are talking about here, not your mom. If you post something you are gonna get opinion from both sides, no matter the topic. I'm glad you are happy...
Forum: Exhaust
05-05-2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By Irocster

A high flow cat doesn't cost $240. Dude, just do...

A high flow cat doesn't cost $240. Dude, just do all of us a favor and use a real cat if that is what is legal to do where you live.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-01-2004, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By Irocster

I am about to do those springs too. Are you...

I am about to do those springs too. Are you saying you didn't have to use a compressor to get the stock front springs out too? That's great news if so. Let me know, thanks.
Forum: Exhaust
04-26-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,565
Posted By Irocster

Why not just put a dynomx or magnaflow on there? ...

Why not just put a dynomx or magnaflow on there? They have fairly quiet mufflers that still flow good. But then again, with a 4" setup, how quiet are you planning?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2004, 10:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,878
Posted By Irocster

Well, I can't tell you yet because I haven't...

Well, I can't tell you yet because I haven't installed them, but from what I read, they are the best, that's why I bought them. Also, I don't really know other shock manufacturers besides eibach. I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Hey, thanks so much ecuxc for that info.

Hey, thanks so much ecuxc for that info.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,878
Posted By Irocster

I don't really know yet how the LCAs and panhard...

I don't really know yet how the LCAs and panhard bar get adjusted. Do they get adjusted on the car, after everything is bolted up? And do the two outside nuts have to be loosened before the middle...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,878
Posted By Irocster

Yeah, definately go with SFCs and an STB first.

Yeah, definately go with SFCs and an STB first.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2004, 03:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Well, it made more sense for me to just save up...

Well, it made more sense for me to just save up for it all at once so that I don't have to spend extra on shipping. I can't wait to install it all. It won't be for at least another couple weeks...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

Here is everything:

Here is everything:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,878
Posted By Irocster

Pictures will be put here tomorrow: ...

Pictures will be put here tomorrow:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=236796
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2004, 11:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
Posted By Irocster

New Supension (torque specs)

Hey guys, I am just waiting on my spohn stuff that is coming UPS tomorrow before I install my new suspension. For those of you who don't know already, I'm going with the Eiback pro-kit, bilstein...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-12-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,032
Posted By Irocster

Just change your oil and be done with it. You...

Just change your oil and be done with it. You should never add "additives" to oil as all it does is get in the way of the oil's job.
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