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Forum: FAQ Board
04-15-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 809
Views: 257,740
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period

Ok, now one of you guys needs to put the new ZR1 Calipers on!!!
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,334
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Guldstrand vs adams shootout '82

Is this THE Dean Dodge? SCCA super star??
Forum: Brakes
06-06-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,322
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Brake diagnosis and repair 101

In revisiting the brake forum I'm seeing a lot of questions posted that are answered in this thread. Let's make it a sticky...
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,485
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Best muffler?? with a nice sound

The Edelbrock SDT muffler, and their exhaust systems as a whole, have been discontinued for a few years. In 2004 I bought the Edelbrock system and it came with the SDT muffler, it was horrible...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,846
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Bolt in 10 to 1 Delphi steering box

If you wish to find these in the junkyard, look for the Silverado/Sierra 1500's from 2002-on. They are also on some Yukons, Suburbans, and Tahoes. The Hollander number ends with 2181.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-30-2010, 02:24 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 49,856
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: my LSx 87 IROC build

Dynamite car, love the stance and all the work put into it!
Forum: Body
06-30-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,210
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: General Motors and Toyota

Quoting David Strickland (NHTSA administrator) from his Senate hearing in March, "Our investigation shows that Toyota had the same percentage of sudden-acceleration issues as all other manufacturers,...
Forum: Body
06-30-2010, 01:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,210
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: General Motors and Toyota

I think we are confusing suppliers with the OEM companies. Bosch makes about 75% of all fuel injectors in the world and well as most windshield washer motors out there. To find the same parts...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,846
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Bolt in 10 to 1 Delphi steering box

Are these the Remy 600 series boxes that I've read about? I understand the servos in these are much more responsive and have wanted to put one on my car for some time.
Forum: Exhaust
12-09-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,946
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: quiet/flowing... is that an option?

You must have the older Edelbrock system, built before 2004. I have one I put on in 2004 and am sooo pissed at how loud it is with the "chambered" muffler that came with it. My inlaws had an...
Forum: Brakes
06-30-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: need 3rd gen disc brake help.

A little off topic... Why would a 1 year old car not have emergency brake cables??
Forum: Brakes
06-30-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: proportioning valve questions

They should be identical unless GM started using metric threads on them after '75. My 1980 had half metric and half SAE! Drove me CRAZY when working on it. I cannot remember my '76 or '70 having...
Forum: TBI
06-30-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,251
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: lo5, goodwrench, or L98

It was painful just to read this...
Forum: Body
06-14-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Complete door rehab/resto! I mean COMPLETE!

People are still writing me about this 2 years later. How do I submit this for a "sticky"???
Forum: Brakes
05-11-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,819
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: attn eb miller, how long til?

:lmao:
Ceramic rotors, always fun to replace @ $4500 each!!!
Forum: Brakes
05-11-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,322
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Brake diagnosis and repair 101

Bumped this up as I see a lot of basic questions being posted... Hope it helps!

I want to address another issue, specifically regarding adjustable prop valves. I've been blasted on here 100 times...
Forum: Brakes
04-26-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,544
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Adjustable Proportioning Valve

What year is your car, which rear brakes do you have?
Forum: Brakes
04-26-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,776
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: rotors wearing on one side? BRAKE guru's HELPPP!

The uneven rotor (inner vs. outer) wear can only be caused by corroded/sticking hardware pins not allowing the caliper to move (slide) as it clamps. The heavy corrosion evident on your rotors tend to...
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By MurcoRS

Car going into storage, tips?

Since my wife's passing I've decided to put our Camaro in storage as I don't feel the motivation to do anything with it right now. I won't sell it as Gina loved the car but at this time it is only...
Forum: Body
07-17-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Complete door rehab/resto! I mean COMPLETE!

I didn't need to replace mine as once they were cleaned-up with acetone they rolled freely without binding or slop. I would contact the dealer or look for them at Classic Industries. Over 2 years...
Forum: Car Audio
04-07-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,193
Posted By MurcoRS

New toys! Alpine 9887 hu!

Just got these last week, can't wait to install and try out the "imprint" function! Also got the bluetooth & i-pod adapters for it too! Thumper will be up-to-date after 5 years...:cool:...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-26-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,517
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: ACC Carpet

I got an ACC carpet in black for my 1989 Camaro from A1 Automotive in 2004. It's already faded to purple and was so light-weight it bunched after installation even with spray-tack. I'll try someone...
Forum: FAQ Board
10-26-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 144,467
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: "My car pulls to the side when I hit the brakes...Why??"

Is that one new hose? If so, that could have been the wrong hose. Prop valve shouldn't cause this, it just acts as a splitter for the front brakes with no restriction at all and only exists to meter...
Forum: Brakes
10-19-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

No, you have a PBR caliper that has much less volume than the 82-88 iron calipers so stick with a PBR-sized prop-valve for an 89-92 car. GM still has them for about $100 each...
Forum: Brakes
10-18-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

4th gens don't have prop-valves, they have ABS systems that control pressures. The differences in the prop-valves for 89-92 disc/disc cars is the thread size, early 89 cars had a different thread...
Forum: Body
10-17-2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2,141
Views: 354,622
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Phase I complete, now Phase II IROC restoration - on to the interior!

FYI - the dash numbers of AN fittings are just the prefix of a fraction, if I remember correctly they are of 16th's, so a -8 would be a 1/2" (8/16") and a -10 would be a 5/8 (10/16). It was the...
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Braker won't let go sometimes?.... Bad booster?

Did your car ever have this problem before the C5 swap? A booster needs at least 14" to operate and a canister only limits the vacuum pulses at idle, it doesn't build vacuum just makes it more...
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 87 GTA Rear Brake issues...what to do?

Oh yeah, I know... The upgrade is that they are new and free!!
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

The reason you are seeing more dust on the rears is because the disc/drum prop valve is shooting 60-200 psi to the rear brakes first when you apply the brakes before even beginning to engage the...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 87 GTA Rear Brake issues...what to do?

To swap them you will have to remove the axles, have the bearings and retainers pressed off, swap the caliper brackets, press on new bearings, seals, and the retainers (may as well replace them while...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Will a 4th gen Master Cylinder fit in my 89?

Yes, all 1998 and later f-bodys used them..
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 40,920
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done

Ed,
I don't have my technical manuals handy, but don't the LS1 F-bodys use a parking brake set-up that is in the same diameter drum? I know the C5 Z06 uses the same shoe for the parking brake...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 87 GTA Rear Brake issues...what to do?

Swap to PBR's, I may have a complete set-up including brackets for you soon as I'm switching to a Moser 12-bolt with Bear PBR's this winter...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Will a 4th gen Master Cylinder fit in my 89?

It has the same mounting flange, bore size, and stroke if I'm remembering correctly. The major difference is the reservoir which stays cleaner, has slightly more capacity, seals better to keep...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Will a 4th gen Master Cylinder fit in my 89?

Yes, it bolts on but you will need to bend some new lines to go to the prop valve and may need new fittings...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Redoing my brakes -> Questions, and lots of 'em

For all new upgraded brakes all around with new lines, hoses, master cylinder, harware.... between $1500 and $4000+ depending on how fancy your willing to get. A more cost effective option is just...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

Subject discussed several times, try a search...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,721
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: confused; adjustable vs. stock prop valve

The '99 master cylinder is a direct bolt-on, but you will need to fab brake lines to go from the master cylinder to the prop-valve.

As someone who ran a brake shop for several years I'll warn you...
Forum: FAQ Board
10-16-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 144,467
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: "My car pulls to the side when I hit the brakes...Why??"

Your dad has never bled a brake system in 30 years? Wow, that's some mechanic! Just because someone never learned proper repair procedures after 30 years of doing things wrong doesn't make them a...
Forum: Interior
09-04-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Rear view mirror glass. Replaceable?

My mirror had black spots from the heat of the lights showing through the mirror lense so after looking at some options I found a lighted one from a 1998 Z28 that was perfect. All I had to change was...
Forum: History / Originality
08-29-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,883
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Strange wheels 82-84 Pontiac Wheels...

The left wheel is from a 1982-85 Pontiac J2000 with the S/E package. Turds, all of them..:)
Forum: History / Originality
08-29-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,139
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: looking for picture of baffle inside 1LE gas tank

It must be 90's on up as I certainly didn't have the baffle in my late-production 1989 when I replaced the pump last spring, what an awful job that was.....
Forum: FAQ Board
08-29-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,026
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 350 with T-tops

Oh man, my first car was a pea-green 1970 Formula 400 with a pea-green interior, column-shift auto, with no console and radio delete!!! I think it was purchased to race but was all original and...
Forum: Group Purchases
07-29-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 35,957
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 17" and 18" IROC wheels, painted like stock

As soon as I finish-up some drivetrain work on my car I'd be up for the 17's. I'll need them to clear the new brakes!
Forum: AstroPerformance
07-29-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 52,376
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 650HP SUPER T-5 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS & GEAR KITS

After looking at a TKO or T-56 swap and the cost to do the additional mods needed to use them this seems like a much better alternative to me. My car is strictly a street car and will never put out...
Forum: Car Audio
05-19-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,680
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: did you deleted your dash speakers?

I removed the dash speakers when I had components in the kick panels, tried 3 different set-ups, couldn't stand the loss of footwell room even with the Infinity 5.25" mids mounted flush against the...
Forum: FAQ Board
05-19-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,026
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: 350 with T-tops

This subject has come up several times and I've not jumped in to dispute other's info but I test drove a red 1987 IROC 350 with t-tops when they were new. My best friend from high school was a...
Forum: Exhaust
05-14-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: edelbrock sdt

I installed nearly the exact same set-up (Edelbrock headers, Random 3" cat, Edelbrock 3" SDT cat-back) about 2 years ago. Cops have never given me any grief and it seems loud when you first start it,...
Forum: Brakes
05-02-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,022
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: rotor thickness

Just buy new ones, their only like $30 at any parts store. Of course you need new pads, bearings (actually install the races), seals and your done. Grand total - $100.00. Piece of mind - Priceless!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By MurcoRS

Re: Help! what is this hole in my proportioning valve

I don't have one in front of me right now (and I cannot really see it well in the picture, doesn't look like a 3rd gen valve that I'm familiar with) so I cannot tell you what the hole is for but let...
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