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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-12-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By XSVortex

Re: FS: New TDS Greasable Upper Hinge Repair Kit

It will only do one side (upper and lower), and you could do the lower hinge on the other door (3 lower hinge pins and bushings total). To do the upper on the second door, you would need to buy a...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-11-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By XSVortex

FS: New TDS Greasable Upper Hinge Repair Kit

I have a new TDS Greasable upper hinge repair kit (retail 96$), two extra new lower hinge pins with bushings, and a used door spring removal tool for sale, 75$ obo. In Riverside, Ca. Sold my IROC and...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-10-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 843
Posted By XSVortex

FS: New TDS Greasable Upper Hinge Repair Kit

I have one never used TDS greasable upper hinge repair kit (96$ retail), 2 lower hinge pin and bushings (+ another in the kit), and a used spring removal tool for sale if anyone wants them. I sold my...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-28-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By XSVortex

Re: Alston Racing Subframe Connectors For Fale

SFC's are Sold.
Forum: Southern California Area
11-26-2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By XSVortex

Re: Alston Racing Subframe Connectors For Fale

Price drop to 125$.... anyone interested?
Forum: Southern California Area
11-21-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By XSVortex

Alston Racing Subframe Connectors For Sale

I have black powedercoat Alston Racing Subframe connectors (bolt in/weld in), Brand new in original packaging with all the nuts/bolts and instructions. These work with hardtop and convertable. I...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-01-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 649
Posted By XSVortex

1986 IROC-Z28, Southern California, 3400$

1986 IROC-z28 (Blue), Small Block V8 with tuned port fuel injection, T-Tops, 700R4 Automatic Transmission, Ported intake manifold, Summit Racing 50,000 volt Coil and Distributor Cap, MSD...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-20-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By XSVortex

Re: 1986 IROC-Z28, $3750, Southern California

Price Dropped to $3500 obo, http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/454860327.html
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-30-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By XSVortex

Re: 1986 IROC-Z28, $3750, Southern California

More pics:
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-22-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By XSVortex

1986 IROC-Z28, $3750, Southern California

1986 IROC-z28 (Blue), 5.0L V8 with tuned port fuel injection, T-Tops, 700R4 Automatic Transmission, Ported intake manifold, Summit Racing 50,000 volt Coil and Distributor Cap, MSD Superconductor Plug...
Forum: Interior
10-27-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By XSVortex

It has 4 long screws up just above the defrost...

It has 4 long screws up just above the defrost vents, and a set of screws underneath the overhang the entire width of the dashpad. Remove all those, and the pad comes right off.
Forum: TPI
10-25-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 622
Posted By XSVortex

3rd° Tech Tips~Porting the Plenum...

3rd° Tech Tips~Porting the Plenum (http://www.gmtips.com/3rd-degree/dox/tips/plen-port/port.htm)
Forum: Cooling
09-29-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By XSVortex

I seriously doubt that it is your grill... I...

I seriously doubt that it is your grill... I think your temp sender may be faulty. The thermostat should not even open until the given temperature, so that kinda makes airflow a non issue (the water...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-18-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,307
Posted By XSVortex

^^ Not to mention all the extra rotational weight...

^^ Not to mention all the extra rotational weight and friction associated with multiple cams/overhead cam motors... more moving parts = more friction and more weight, not to mention more things to...
Forum: Exhaust
09-16-2006, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By XSVortex

I know when I put mine on, I had to move the...

I know when I put mine on, I had to move the power steering pump and slide the header in from the front... it would not just drop straight down... Maybe you are having the same problem?
Forum: Cooling
09-16-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 175
Important/Useful : If you own an '84, '85 or '86>>
Views: 65,004
Posted By XSVortex

85' sport coupe v6 auto, single electric fan ...

85' sport coupe v6 auto, single electric fan

86' IROC-Z28 TPI v8 auto, single electric fan
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By XSVortex

sounds like it might be an exhaust leak... check...

sounds like it might be an exhaust leak... check to make sure the manifold bolts are tight.
Forum: TPI
06-08-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By XSVortex

I've been running mine without the tray for about...

I've been running mine without the tray for about 3 months now, no problems to speak of. It's just the stocker though, not vortec.
Forum: TPI
06-02-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 402
Posted By XSVortex

I have been running without mine for about 3...

I have been running without mine for about 3 months now, no problems to speak of. It doesnt seem to lose any power when it warms up, I think it is just to keep oil from splashing up on the intake.
Forum: Body
04-21-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,702
Posted By XSVortex

some grocery stores sell dry ice... I know...

some grocery stores sell dry ice... I know Ralph's sells it out here.
Forum: Southern California Area
04-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By XSVortex

Dougan's Engine and Machine in Riverside... They...

Dougan's Engine and Machine in Riverside... They build alot of high end racing engines and have built alot of stuff for magazines like Hot Rod. The have their own Dyno now if you want it run before...
Forum: TPI
04-18-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By XSVortex

The y-pipe to manifold bolts can be stubborn......

The y-pipe to manifold bolts can be stubborn... make sure to soak them well before trying to break them free. A 3/8 drive should be fine, you may have to put a pipe over the handle to get extra...
Forum: TPI
04-17-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By XSVortex

Pull the exhaust manifold off... will save you...

Pull the exhaust manifold off... will save you some headaches unless you break the bolts on the down pipe. If the O2 has been on there for a while, chances are it is not going to come loose easily...
Forum: Electronics
02-10-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Just an update... The IROC was taken to an auto...

Just an update... The IROC was taken to an auto electric shop, I didnt have the free time to spend tracing/replacing wires and fixing the electrical job that the owner before me did to the car....
Forum: Electronics
01-30-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Ok guys... unplugged the ecm and was checking for...

Ok guys... unplugged the ecm and was checking for power on the wires... an orange wire plugging into the ecm is registering over 12 volts, so i am assuming the ecm has power. I tried plugging my 85'...
Forum: Electronics
01-27-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By XSVortex

That's your A/C compressor.... not your starting...

That's your A/C compressor.... not your starting problem unless it is so siezed up that it is keeping the motor from turning over fast enough to fire. Check for spark and fuel.
Forum: Electronics
01-27-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

here is a pic of what im talking about

here is a pic of what im talking about
Forum: Electronics
01-27-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

That connector... does it have a black wire...

That connector... does it have a black wire coming off of it too? i found a connector that has a red wire going in one side and a red and black wire coming out the other... the black wire has what...
Forum: Electronics
01-26-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

I have the 3 smaller wires wired directly to the...

I have the 3 smaller wires wired directly to the battery at the moment... there is only the one main power line going to the starter and the purple wire off of the other side. Engine turns over with...
Forum: Electronics
01-26-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Ill check the grounds and such... thanx for the...

Ill check the grounds and such... thanx for the help guys.
Forum: Electronics
01-23-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

I cant explain exactly what happened to cause it...

I cant explain exactly what happened to cause it to turn over... im I unplugged/plugged back in my neutral safety switch, checked fuses underneath the dash again, and turned the key to see if...
Forum: Electronics
01-22-2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Ok... Car turns over with the key now... but...

Ok... Car turns over with the key now... but still no fuel pump/ warning lights. what wires should I look at or relay/fuses that correspond to this? Could the ECM have been fried by the short, or is...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

This should complicate things... I checked the...

This should complicate things... I checked the purple wire, no power... so i hot wired the purple wire just to test the solenoid, and the motor turned over. So, when the key is turned, no power goes...
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

ill check out the purple wire... I dont think it...

ill check out the purple wire... I dont think it has VATS, its an 86 and i was starting it before with just True Value key copies. The starter/solenoid was replaced last week when the car was still...
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Thanks for the replies... i have...

Thanks for the replies... i have headlights/interior lights, just nothing that would indicate that the key has been turned on. ill check for power at the alt., Im gonna try taking the steering column...
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Ok... I checked the ecm fuse (it is good), and...

Ok... I checked the ecm fuse (it is good), and power is getting to it (test via test-light). I removed/spliced the 3 fusible links going to the starter, and still nothing. When i turn the key,...
Forum: Electronics
01-08-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Thanks for the help... ill check that stuff out....

Thanks for the help... ill check that stuff out. I have a haynes manual, i guess ill have to pick up a helm's. I was a little stumped... i figured it was probably a relay or fuse of some sort because...
Forum: Electronics
01-08-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Would that cause the SES light and fuel pump not...

Would that cause the SES light and fuel pump not to come on?
Forum: Electronics
01-07-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By XSVortex

Electrical Problem...

After reinstalling my TPI intake, I was cranking the motor to try and get it to fire and adjusting the distributor and so on to get the engine running. When cranking on the last time, there was a pop...
Forum: V6
09-21-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,033
Posted By XSVortex

Re: where?

Disconnect the wire, and you can check the timing with a regular timing light. Always check the timing on a warmed up car. Stock should be at 10*, there should be a timing mark on the harmonic...
Forum: V6
09-19-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By XSVortex

I have had the torque converter go out twice.......

I have had the torque converter go out twice.... both times, it made no sound whatsoever.... just left a huge puddle of trans fluid on the ground. However, both of mine cracked the input shaft...
Forum: TPI
08-09-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,607
Posted By XSVortex

5.8 to 60, 14.4 in the 1/4 for the 350 if im not...

5.8 to 60, 14.4 in the 1/4 for the 350 if im not mistaken.
Forum: V6
07-11-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By XSVortex

I have had similar troubles.... my first TPS...

I have had similar troubles.... my first TPS sensor would get dust inside the return mechanism and stick sometimes.... and my new one likes to rotate downward over time, even when the screws are...
Forum: Body
02-20-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By XSVortex

You could use the pace car style seat covers/door...

You could use the pace car style seat covers/door panels etc.
Forum: V6
12-28-2004, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By XSVortex

Thanx for the help... I was thinking it might be...

Thanx for the help... I was thinking it might be the cold start valve (havnt touched it since i bought the car two years ago), but it doesnt really get that cold here. right now it is about 60*...
Forum: V6
12-28-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By XSVortex

Well... there is no check engine light, and the...

Well... there is no check engine light, and the MAF passes all visual inspections... the wiring, plug, and film all seem to be in good condition. It doesnt appear to be the culprit, but if i cant...
Forum: V6
12-28-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By XSVortex

When the car is running, i can tap on the MAF...

When the car is running, i can tap on the MAF sensor housing with a screwdriver and the RPM's dont change (at least this was the method i was told to check the MAF with). Is there any other way of...
Forum: V6
12-27-2004, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By XSVortex

The Solenoid is brand new, and the CTS is about 6...

The Solenoid is brand new, and the CTS is about 6 months old now... the plug is clipped on the CTS... i unplugged/plugged back in to check the connection issue, and it seems like it is seated...
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