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Forum: TPI
09-21-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

Re: Fuel Pump acces done..pics

No problems, worked great. No regrets
Forum: History / Originality
12-21-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 227,345
Posted By o2b18

Re: 4.3 mile IROC-Z on eBay - UPDATE

Sorry, I quickly read thru the thread and didn't see, did anybody find out the story behind the Z? How did end up in truck with out the rims?
Forum: TPI
08-04-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

Re: Fuel Pump acces done..pics

there is two sizes need for compression fittings
Forum: Engine Swap
02-20-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 767
Posted By o2b18

Long term short block storage

HELP!!!

I'm wasn't real sure where to post this, since it will be a engine swap I posted it here.

Last summer I picked up a low milage short block, got it home, sitting on a engine stand pushed...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-17-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,591
Posted By o2b18

Paid 3k in '95 with under 90k miles, now has 98k...

Paid 3k in '95 with under 90k miles, now has 98k need engine rebuilt, upgraded rims and sway bars.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,362
Posted By o2b18

The tire is rubbing up against the rubber snubber...

The tire is rubbing up against the rubber snubber (?) and the bracket that holds that to underbody. Why did GM make a .125 spacer if it wasn't needed? I suppose this could be hammered in?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,362
Posted By o2b18

GTA wheel spacers

I need a 1/8" spacer to mount GTA rims on my 91 RS (drum brakes)

AutoZone sells a universal 3/16" spacer. Would that work ok? I'm running 245 tires, I'd think they'd be ok but thought I'd ask...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-09-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By o2b18

1/8" found it, sorry, now need to figure out how...

1/8" found it, sorry, now need to figure out how to delete posts.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-09-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By o2b18

Help! What size spacer do I need.

Help,

I've got my first autocross this Sunday and tonight I installed a set of 16" GTA rims on my '91 RS. The back 245/50 tires are rubbing on the inside wheel wells. How much space do I need? I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By o2b18

Cutting sleeve on sway bar end link?

I'm replacing the front sway bars on my 91RS (FE1) with 34mm. The question is: The sleeves in the Energy Suspension end links kit are longer then the ones off car. Do I need to trim cut them down or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-01-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By o2b18

Bent Rims

I'm looking at a set of GTA's and one of the rims have a slight bend in it on inside flange, like it hit a pothole really hard. Can this be fixed?

Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By o2b18

what size spacers do i need? Autocross?

I'm looking at a set of 1995 16" rims for my 1991 RS, How wide of spaceres do I need?

Will these be ok for Autocross? will they hold up ok?

thanks,

Mark
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-24-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By o2b18

Still looking

HELP!
I'm still looking...16" rims: good shape or better, prefer GTA, IROC or Z/28 with fair to good rubber, within 2-2.5 hrs driving distance of Rockford for pickup.

Thanks,

Mark
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-19-2006, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By o2b18

Hi Dave, Are you set on $500 for wheels and...

Hi Dave,

Are you set on $500 for wheels and tires? email me: aerohusker1@msn.com
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-18-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By o2b18

Hi. I'm still looking for wheels and tires....

Hi.
I'm still looking for wheels and tires. What brand and size are the tires?

Please email me at:

aerohusker1@msn.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By o2b18

\ I guess were both kinda newbies. My...

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I guess were both kinda newbies. My question is if it was bored .040 there would be no ridge period? or is it possible there might be a ever-so-slight after several hundred miles?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By o2b18

well what do you think?

well what do you think?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By o2b18

[QUOTE=simpletrick]I'm curious of what a "ridge"...

[QUOTE=simpletrick]I'm curious of what a "ridge" is?[/QUOTE

Its nothing to catch a fingernail on, its just that I thought if it was board out, with low milage the wall would be totally smooth...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By o2b18

Low milage L03??????

I picked up a rebuilt short block from another ThirdGen.org member, who says the engine had less the 300 miles on it yet there was a very slight ridge on cylinder wall, supposedly the engine was...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-17-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By o2b18

Hi, What do these wheels look like? What...

Hi,

What do these wheels look like? What size tire? Brand? How much tread is left?

Thanks

aerohusker1@msn.com
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Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
04-16-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 675
Posted By o2b18

used short block

Hi,

I bought the short block you sold to the guy in Mich. What's the idea with the brass pieces screwed into the top of block?

Please email me at aerohusker1@msn.com

Thanks
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-16-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By o2b18

16" or 17" rims and tires wanted

Looking for a good set of used 16" rims with tires in fair to good shape or maybe 17"x8" rims only.

Hoping someone in Chicago or Milwauke area has, so I can drive in to pick up.

Thanks
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-16-2006, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By o2b18

Hello, I'm looking for 16" rims please email...

Hello,

I'm looking for 16" rims please email me a photo with info. I can drive in from Rockford. aerohusker1@msn.com

Thanks,
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-12-2006, 09:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,412
Posted By o2b18

email me at aerohusker1@msn.com Do you take...

email me at aerohusker1@msn.com Do you take Paypal?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-11-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,412
Posted By o2b18

Hi, Short block still available? I live in...

Hi,

Short block still available? I live in Rockford, IL and I don't think your that far away. I have a LO3 w/ 5k on heads and bad piston this would work great. email aerohusker1@msn.com

Mark
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-11-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 341
Posted By o2b18

Would you consider shipping to Chicago? What size...

Would you consider shipping to Chicago? What size tires?

Thanks,

Mark
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,913
Posted By o2b18

Bill, What is the chassis set up your...

Bill,

What is the chassis set up your running? Sway bars frt & Rear, tires & springs?

Thanks,
Mark
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By o2b18

Hi Paul, Help me out here, will a 8" rim fit...

Hi Paul,

Help me out here, will a 8" rim fit a 235 tire? I know a 45 series is probably better but this is what I have.

Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By o2b18

Hi, Thanks for your reply. so a 8" rim...

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. so a 8" rim should be fine for a 235/50/17, correct?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-10-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By o2b18

'cause I have a set of 235 50 17 I got for free...

'cause I have a set of 235 50 17 I got for free and I'm looking for rims to fit it, and wide enough to go larger tire later on.

How wide is a stock 15" rim? Would other people run 235 50 17 on a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-10-2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By o2b18

9" wide 17" rims

Can someone tell me if a 9" wide wheel is too wide for a 235 50 17 tire?

I found a set of imitation Torque Thrust 2 17" wheels on ebay delivered for appx. 500 bucks. Would 8" be better? Has...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-10-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By o2b18

Mine does the same thing, flexes to left not...

Mine does the same thing, flexes to left not right. Any help fixing it would be great.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-15-2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By o2b18

thanks for reply...I kinda in the dark here. I've...

thanks for reply...I kinda in the dark here. I've also been surfing ebay and noticed that vette rims are pretty decent prices. but are probably wider then i need for a 235 50 17 tire.

But I guess...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-14-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By o2b18

cheep!...as in as cheep as cheep can be, heck I'd...

cheep!...as in as cheep as cheep can be, heck I'd use 17'' rims off a mini van if they'd fit.

thanks,

Mark

P.S.

Whats the bolt pattern on a gen3? example 5x4.25?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-11-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By o2b18

cheep 17" rims

I started racing autocross this summer, and ask about tire for 15" rims, most suggested 16" rims....I didn't listen.
Bought a set of 235 60 15 Eagle GT and went out and basically almost ruined...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2005, 12:00 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

I thought of that, but the fuel line is steel and...

I thought of that, but the fuel line is steel and hard to bend, then bend back again. See photos done by the guy that started this, I used his as a guide.
Forum: TPI
07-31-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

Pick a cool day, or evening. Remove gas cap. I...

Pick a cool day, or evening. Remove gas cap. I placed a small fan in car, blowing on lines, also placed the shop vac next to lines to vacume as I cut. Using a fine tooth hacksaw blade, cutting on...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-19-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,320
Posted By o2b18

Yes that right, I had forgot about that. I was...

Yes that right, I had forgot about that. I was selling Chevy's back then and we had one as a price leader no a/c and the little black 'doggy ear' mirrors, sport mirrors were an option.

I actully...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-19-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,320
Posted By o2b18

Isn't a base model a V-6?

Isn't a base model a V-6?
Forum: TBI
06-29-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By o2b18

Gez...now you tell me. I suppose the Bosh was...

Gez...now you tell me. I suppose the Bosh was made in China. I wonder if the GM pump would of been worth the extra money?

Mark
Forum: TBI
06-26-2005, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By o2b18

the L03 is stock with open airfilter and dual...

the L03 is stock with open airfilter and dual exhaust (no cat)

I think the next move will be to check regulater for psi at intake? make sure its getting what it can.

Mark
Forum: TBI
06-26-2005, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By o2b18

I made a access hatch to pull pump out from top...

I made a access hatch to pull pump out from top worked great.

I installed a stock Bosch pump : (

From what I've read I need about 13- 13.5 psi, will a stock pump do that?

Thanks,

Mark
Forum: TPI
06-26-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

...It's 12:39, It's going great, I 've been...

...It's 12:39, It's going great, I 've been working on it for less than an hour and I'm ready to drop new pump back in.
I came back to review. Got galvinized(?) sheet metal and steel rivets at...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2005, 08:18 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

Congratulations, You must be a very skilled...

Congratulations,
You must be a very skilled tech, I'm not. I don't consider installing a 'access panel' properly a 'hack job'.

Mark
Forum: TPI
06-25-2005, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By o2b18

I wrote the book on 'anal' but I feel I can over...

I wrote the book on 'anal' but I feel I can over come that with a pro style access door.
Forum: TPI
06-25-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,579
Posted By o2b18

Thank you! I need to replace the pump...

Thank you!

I need to replace the pump tomorrow, and this is the way to go!

This post saved my life!....well at least 5-6 hours!

Mark
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-25-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By o2b18

I believe you can still go racing at Blackhawk,...

I believe you can still go racing at Blackhawk, Monday. Dave Winters is having a fund raising and the track will be open all day for $150.

Mark

Machesney Park
Forum: TBI
06-25-2005, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By o2b18

Auto Zone has a Bosh replacement for $50 and a...

Auto Zone has a Bosh replacement for $50 and a off brand for 40 something.
It's really hot out here and I have a autocross next Sunday and I got a one piece welded stainless steel exhaust, So...
Forum: TBI
06-25-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By o2b18

Fuel Pump : (....

I think my fuel pump went out.

Is there a cheeper higher pressure unit aftermarket out there?
Is there a aftermarket unit that fits out side the tank?

Thanks,

Mark
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,119
Posted By o2b18

Thanks for the help everybody! I picked up a set...

Thanks for the help everybody! I picked up a set of P235 60 R15 Goodyear F1 RWL.....'cause I like the Goodyear logo! (old school)
got them thru Discount Tires $73 ea.
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