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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Dead zone in steering

How many miles? Has anything else been replaced besides these two components?

I once had a steering shaft bolt at the gearbox that was super loose after a header install, resulting in some...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Rearend recommendation

If wanting factory wheel and tire diameter for the rearend, MT has some ET streets in 26x10.5.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Rearend recommendation

I'd go S60 and 3rd gen backspacing personally. If you have the factory GTA wheels still, why not just send them off and have them widened for some 275s or 315s?

What gear ratio you thinking of...
Forum: Carburetors
07-05-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,220
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

First time in all these years I've actually seen a Ramairbox in action.

...if I didn't already have a goodmark cowl hood i would run one of those.

very nice!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 30,992
Posted By Tobias05

Re: SportCoupe guys come in!

^87, woot!

...i've been loaning my SC to my brother and sister for the last few months. Today she sits in my driveway needing the engine torn down...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,362
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Royal Purple with ZT rear?

Running RP gear oil in my Z28 with no problems.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,547
Posted By Tobias05

Re: 0-60 in 6 sec on hiway gears???really???

Since we're in the transmission section and all, I figured I'd humbly mention you could possibly prevent the proper detent downshifts required for normal transmission operation if you "rigged" the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-02-2011, 03:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,020
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Z28 wheel polished to a mirror finish...

those look excellent.

If I had a later model RS or Z28 I would proudly sport those.
Forum: History / Originality
09-02-2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 1,725
Views: 309,158
Posted By Tobias05

Re: **Project PITA** 86 TA frame up restoration

Just read your entire thread. Very impressive build. Keep up the great work! I hope to be able to do something with similar quality and attention to detail someday.

...One minor flaw; I will just...
Forum: Body
04-13-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,402
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Should I change colors?

i like this one the best, but i'd round out the top of the stripes a bit more.
Forum: History / Originality
04-13-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,761
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Barn find 22 of 500 89 Bandit II

sorry but a phoenix on a 3rd gen just doesn't get me going.
Forum: History / Originality
04-13-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,415
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Am I the Only One Restoring a Sentimental V6?

sentiments is why i still have my rusted out 87. not only is it my first car, but every panel is destroyed with serious rust. mechanically it's "almost" brand new.

with an LS1 and a carbed 350, i...
Forum: Exhaust
04-13-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,171
Posted By Tobias05

Re: My 5th exhaust on this car.... No lie

what DID you ask for?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,105
Posted By Tobias05

Re: 2.73 to 3.42 need some wisdom!! PLEASE!

If it's still in the donor car and you are able to drive and listen to it, that'd be even better and i know IMO i'd be more inclined towards a purchase.

Aren't 4th gen rears going for 3 or 4...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-11-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,835
Posted By Tobias05

Re: New 89 Iroc Owner *Now build thread*

did you keep the LS1 brakes?
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-10-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,237
Posted By Tobias05

Re: ez EFI- the install

So if I read between the lines correctly, it was your distributor advancing timing off idle that caused the EFI system to hunt back and forth for the proper idle?

what dizzy do you have?

...i'm...
Forum: Interior
04-09-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,623
Posted By Tobias05

Re: New custom interior finished! 91 RS

incredible.

kinda has like a "stock plus" look to yet.
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By Tobias05

Re: overflow jug

nope, won't be a problem.

take a look, you will notice the overflow cap is vented.
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By Tobias05

Re: overflow jug

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-88-Camaro-Firebird-Radiator-Coolant-Bottle-NEW-GM-/270730639541?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f08cdb8b5

thankfully, it's a cheap fix.
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-09-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,237
Posted By Tobias05

Re: ez EFI- the install

Bump? How's she doing?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-09-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,488
Posted By Tobias05

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

GM HIGH TECH is NOT looking for me, haha...

...damn you people and your attractive camaros.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-09-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,012
Posted By Tobias05

Re: 1991 Z28 Winter Project

besides the red carpet she looks great!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-08-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,044
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Someone left a note on my windshield asking to buy my car, lol

i pulled in to the supermarket at night a while back, and from about 100 yds a guy asked me what engine i had and if i wanted to sell it.

...good thing it was night, and he couldn't see it haha.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-29-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,335
Posted By Tobias05

Re: EMOTIONALLY, How valuable is your thirdgen?

Some reason or another I'm attached to the old rust rocket. It's my first car. As a young 16 yr old I jumped on the first camaro that i looked at, and now yrs later it doesn't have one good bodypanel...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,283
Posted By Tobias05

Re: won a little money yesterday

...did you put President Grant in a frame when you got home? haha

nice story!

x2 on the cowl hood comment
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-28-2011, 04:45 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 32,420
Posted By Tobias05

Re: LS1/6 build and swap .. so long SBC

very intense! salivated every minute reading it haha.
Forum: Body
03-28-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Tobias05

Re: The deal with 3rd breaklights?

86 and up.

don't know about 'verts.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-26-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,325
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

Ha.

Coming from the salt belt, it needs some love...

They change their tone a bit when i tell them I have over ten thousand dollars wrapped up in it, lol...

Now I'm just looking for a shell...
Forum: History / Originality
03-26-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Tobias05

Re: 18 Gallon Gas Tank?

Pictures!
Forum: Interior
03-26-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,666
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Black and tan interior with custom upholstered 4th gen seats

seats look great!

that black sail panel looks out of place.
Forum: Body
03-25-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Nice Barn Find - Should i buy?

Share the wealth.

Or, clean it up and sell at a profit.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,325
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

"When's it going to the crusher?"
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,872
Posted By Tobias05

Re: can a 10 bolt hold up?

Tasty. Lots of talk about them over on 'tech.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-24-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Advanced Auto Parts tv cable

I had horrible luck with TV and shifter cables, ended up buying a used GM shifter cable off ebay. Works perfect, which was expected haha.

Running TVMadeEZ as well.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-24-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,767
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Seriously enjoying my GM shop manual!

Now I just need one for my Z28.
Forum: Body
03-22-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,691
Posted By Tobias05

Re: 1 Month Paint job

You all make me want to paint the rust rocket.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tobias05

Re: deciding on paint(pic heavy)

black, grey stripes.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-22-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,872
Posted By Tobias05

Re: can a 10 bolt hold up?

I wouldn't go with anything pass 3.42s on a TPI/700r4 combo IMHO.

I do about 2300 RPM at 70MPH in the turd. The Z28 almost idles down the road, lol...
Forum: History / Originality
03-22-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,721
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Nice 4 cylinder Firebird on ebay.

It'd be nice to drive down the lane and get the mail. That's about all it could do though.

Looks sharp though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-22-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,052
Posted By Tobias05

Re: KYB GR-2 Shocks on stock springs.

I've got one more balljoint to change, then i'm done replacing the front suspension. Been a small work in progress over the last couple years.

They're like puzzle pieces, every one you can change...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,257
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Update: Car Finished!

Absolutely sick looking!

...with that said, my only minor complaint is the two sets of black stripes. I think it throws my eyeballs off, lol. I don't know which one to look at? I'd go one or the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-22-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,767
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Seriously enjoying my GM shop manual!

Do it Sir.

FWIW, My buddy is still rocking your 'ol LG4 tachometer! haha
Forum: Body
03-22-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,456
Posted By Tobias05

Re: My body mod for my convertible (sexy spoiler inside)

Looking great!

All that LSx hawspower tore your spoiler clean off!

Do you know if you're the first to put the high rise on a 'vert?

Keep it up!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-22-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Short video of the LT1 doing 0-80

Sounds like it's going to move out!

Are you doing the tuning yourself? Lt1's use HP tuners, correct?

A guy back in NC had an iroc with a cam'd LS1, put about 360ish to the wheels through a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-22-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,767
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Seriously enjoying my GM shop manual!

congrats, devil.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,048
Posted By Tobias05

Re: First Car; 92 Camaro RS Project

Looks like she's got a lot of potential!
Forum: Body
03-21-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,290
Posted By Tobias05

Re: opinions? i cant decide between my 2 hoods

Love my goodmark 2" cowl hood.

definately noticed a nice gain in throttle response too. cold(er) air, baby!
Forum: Body
03-21-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 72,633
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Firebird vs. Camaro which do you prefer?

camaro, all generations.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-21-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,767
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Seriously enjoying my GM shop manual!

Yes, search is your friend.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-20-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By Tobias05

Re: Short video of the LT1 doing 0-80

Sounds good!

...what do you estimate she'll do this next time around with the extra goodies?

oh, and whats the differences again between a B body and F body LT1? head material, right?
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