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Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-17-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,073
Posted By SDIF

1982 Camaro Road Race Car for Sale

For Sale: 1982 Camaro Race Car 2009 and 2013 NASA SE AIX Championship winner!

Weight 3217 lbs Wet with 200lbs Driver and full of fuel and fluids and cool suit

Engine
355 cu Small Block...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-08-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By SDIF

Re: Super T-10 close ratio 4 speed

I will have to check to be sure, but I think its a BW not a richmond. It was rebuild by a cup team in Charlotte. I have not used since rebuild.

The trans is 100 mile away from me in my brothers...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-29-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,371
Posted By SDIF

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

I am selling my 3rd gen road race car.

car is Blue and White with big wing

Pictures / Video below:

www.flickr.com/photos/7926262@N05/9765457785/lightb
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-29-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,371
Posted By SDIF

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

I am selling my 3rd gen road race car.

car is Blue and White with big wing

Pictures / Video below:

www.flickr.com/photos/7926262@N05/9765457785/lightb
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-25-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By SDIF

Re: 2 Detroit Lockers for 9 inch ford

31 spline

I estimate 1,000 miles each from my usage. All racing miles. I purchased these from a cup team, so I do not know the history before I acquired them.

I never had a problem with them....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-24-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By SDIF

2 Detroit Lockers for 9 inch ford

For sale

2 detroit lockers diff only with bearings. No gears / No Case

Make offer

Cash Canada
803-522-1830
cashcanada@bellsouth.net
Aiken SC
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-24-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By SDIF

Super T-10 close ratio 4 speed

Super T-10 Close ratio 4 speed for road racing
Rebuilt in 2009 and never run since.
Switched to a Jerico and kept this as a spare.

Includes Shifter Shifter is either a Long or Hurst I will...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-24-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By SDIF

Ed Miller C4 13 x1.10 rotors w/ Willwood Calibers

For Sale:
Complete Assembly
Ed Miller Engineered Brake Conversion Complete
Willwood Calibers / C 4 Vette rotors 13 x1.10
2 sets of NAPA rotors 4 rotors 1 net unused 1 set burnished
with long ARP...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-28-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,597
Posted By SDIF

Re: Springs, Struts/Shocks Install-ADVICE PLEASE

Is it still chained?

I think it is binding on the chain.

You do not need the compressor.

Keep the jack under the a arm and remove the chain.

Follow the original directions.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-28-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,597
Posted By SDIF

Re: Springs, Struts/Shocks Install-ADVICE PLEASE

You can use a chain.

A rope is faster. I can not tie a chain.

Also a chain large enough to work may cause problems between the coils by not allowing them to compress or either getting stuck.
...
Forum: Body
03-29-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,134
Posted By SDIF

Re: Painting Plastic Bumper Covers

My real question is...

How long does the flex agent last? Can I wait a year to put the bumper cover back on?

I was under the impression that the flex agent only lasts a short period of time so...
Forum: Body
03-29-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,134
Posted By SDIF

Painting Plastic Bumper Covers

I am painting may car.

I would prefer to paint the front and rear bumper covers off the car before putting them on.

This is a race car so none of the usually BS constraints are in place. No...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,550
Posted By SDIF

Re: Edelbrock C3B intake manifold opinions please.

It is very similar the the LT1 and Z/28 manifolds. I would consider it a good piece. I had one in the 8o's and it did well
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-12-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,153
Posted By SDIF

Re: Cant align car properly and get the wheel straight

Do not remove your steering wheel. That is not the problem.


This is a soap box item for me. Most people cant align a car for XXXX. They are stupid Lazy XXX XXX. This is why I bought toe...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-12-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,597
Posted By SDIF

Re: Springs, Struts/Shocks Install-ADVICE PLEASE

Looks good!

Glad it worked
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,144
Posted By SDIF

Re: Issues with new motor, doesnt want to run.

Also tell me which wire in the picture is going to the # 8 cylinder.

Tell me as many as you can from the picture.

I still does not look right.

You may have changed the wires since the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,144
Posted By SDIF

Re: Issues with new motor, doesnt want to run.

Were those the ones that were not firing?

You said earlier that you wired the distributer counter clockwise.

I should be wired clockwise. 18436572 the rotor spins clockwise.

When...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,144
Posted By SDIF

Re: Issues with new motor, doesnt want to run.

Check your firing order. Tell me exactly how you wired the cap.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,144
Posted By SDIF

Re: Issues with new motor, doesnt want to run.

In looking at your pictures it appears that the cap is not wired correctly. I am trying to trace the wires and cant follow the 18436572 firing order.

NO THE CAP DOES NOT CARE HOW IT IS WIRED WITH...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-11-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,246
Posted By SDIF

Re: Camber/ Alignment

I would try bumping up the front tires to 36 psi and the rears to 34 psi. I ran this combo on an all stock 91 z28 to balance the handling and help cure a push. This will help the front tire life...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,597
Posted By SDIF

Re: Springs, Struts/Shocks Install-ADVICE PLEASE

How much higher is the drivers side?

Start with the basics before you take it all apart again.

Equalize all tires air pressure. Do you have the right wheels at the proper locations? Offset...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,246
Posted By SDIF

Re: Camber/ Alignment

What size tire do you have?

What pressure do you run?

Where is the toe set?

Where is the camber set?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2010, 01:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,597
Posted By SDIF

Re: Springs, Struts/Shocks Install-ADVICE PLEASE

Dean,

You will have to ask Lefty, Gimpy, or toothless Joe about the time they used a dog chain vs. a rope.

I'll tell you the story of the Jack Eater some time.

I can also tell you about Mr....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-03-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,597
Posted By SDIF

Re: Springs, Struts/Shocks Install-ADVICE PLEASE

Jack up the front of the car as high as you can get it.

Put jack stands on the "frame rails" that tie into the unibody. Jack stand must be put of the way of the from suspension.

Remove brakes...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-26-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,774
Posted By SDIF

Re: 6" of fender gap ?

You need to set the weight jacks lower.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-25-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,754
Posted By SDIF

Re: Third gen that can handle with the best

http://nasasepix.shutterfly.com/17142

camaro picture
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-25-2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,754
Posted By SDIF

Re: Third gen that can handle with the best

http://nasasepix.shutterfly.com/17045

Race car picture. Not track day car
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-25-2010, 12:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,754
Posted By SDIF

Re: Third gen that can handle with the best

If...
you spring the car to track it, My track day car has 900lbs front and 300lbs rear with a dropped rear roll center from Unbalanced Engineering.
add sub frame connectors,
go to all heim...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-24-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,031
Posted By SDIF

Re: Zero Lash Sway Bar End Links

I like the way these look.

I have been trying to fab up something similar and the cost of these will be less than the R&D $ and time.

I currently run a 3/8 threaded rod with double jam nuts 8...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-13-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,391
Posted By SDIF

Re: special alignment tool question.

Never used the tool.

It is not needed.

I have done more alignments on 3rd gens than I can remember.

I have fancy longacre gages, toe plates stings etc. and such.

But this method will work...
Forum: Body
01-13-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By SDIF

Re: Louver Inserts

Thanks guys!

I will check the junkyard for the factory pieces.

Headlight covers are installed and do help. I'm glad we think alike!
Forum: Body
01-10-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,765
Posted By SDIF

Re: Can't get the gas tank out

Take the black plastic and gas tank door off 1st. Also remove the gas cap.

Take the rear end out of the car. Meaning its in the other corner of the shop.

I have done this 5 times. All on...
Forum: Body
01-07-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By SDIF

Re: Louver Inserts

ttt
Forum: Body
01-04-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By SDIF

Louver Inserts

Looking for a company that makes plastic or fiberglass louver that I can insert into hood and roof.

I don't care about rain. This is a race car.

Goal is to get air out from under hood or kill...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-30-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,027
Posted By SDIF

Re: LeMons/ ChumpCar Set Up

I have run in 3 lemons races. Finished one 6th overall. None with a 3rd Gen.

I have two 3rd gens. One is a track day car the other is a full on NASA AIX Car road race car.

I think I am...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-20-2009, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,650
Posted By SDIF

Re: Car making funny noise after I changed the shocks

Sounds like the front struts are not tight. Car should not be making any new noises with new struts and shocks. Does it make noise when you back up? I f so check the struts. Worn out rubber does...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
09-25-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Important/Useful : HOW TO: Change color
Views: 7,179
Posted By SDIF

Re: HOW TO: Change color

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Forum: Body
08-29-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,501
Posted By SDIF

Re: I need camaro drawings / pictures for paint scheme

Thanks Mate.

One more reason to like the folks from down under.

Your drawings are exactly what I was looking for!!!
Forum: Body
08-26-2009, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,501
Posted By SDIF

I need camaro drawings / pictures for paint scheme

I have done a search, but cant find what I am looking for...

I would like a line drawing of a 3rd gen camaro or firebird from a profile to scale and an over head to scale.

My intention is to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By SDIF

Re: Removed steering linkage w/out locking s/ wheel - how do I center it?

Put the box back and attach to center link. Center the tires AS IF THE CAR WERE DRIVING STRAIT. Center the steering wheel and attach to the box. It will only go on one way. This is the best...
Forum: Brakes
05-17-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,610
Posted By SDIF

Re: Master cylinder reservoir bubbling after bleeding ?

There is air in the line.

Bleed it again.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,790
Posted By SDIF

Re: sitting uneven

Your Rear Spring(s) is (are) not in the perch properly.

Jack up the car by the rear end center section.

Put jack stands on the chassis in front of the traing arms and let the car down on the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-05-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By SDIF

Re: Low Fuel Pressure

The filter.

tank to filter to pump to regulator to carb.
Forum: Carburetors
05-04-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By SDIF

Re: Low Fuel Pressure

ttt
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By SDIF

Low Fuel Pressure

I run a holley blue with a holley regulator.

It seems that the regulator sticks. The fuel pressure will jump from 3.5 to 6 lbs and the regulator makes a solonoid like sound.

I removed and...
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By SDIF

Re: WilWood owner opinions, please

Compounds refer to the brake pad material and its intended application.

Race car pads do not work well until they get hot. ie they do not create enough friction to stop the car. their cofficient...
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By SDIF

Re: WilWood owner opinions, please

Alloy, thanks for designing this system! These are real race car brakes. The pad taper I get is from the abuse I give the car. A stagger piston caliber would probably fix the issue.

The...
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,096
Posted By SDIF

Re: Pinched Brake Line

I learned tonight that you should not put a pressure bleeder on a car with a pinched line.

I blew off the resivoir and made a mess. I was water hose time asap.
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By SDIF

Re: WilWood owner opinions, please

I run them on a race car.

They would not be good for the street. I have PBRs on my street car / track day car and they are great and low maintenance and easy to get pads for in a pinch.
...
Forum: Brakes
03-29-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,096
Posted By SDIF

Pinched Brake Line

I noticed today the the rear brake line is pinched from contact between the rear axle and the chassis. Car has no bump stops.

I have had no problem with the rear brakes. And suspect this...
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