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Forum: Exhaust
11-23-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,121
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: Flowmaster?

Yeah, abouuuut thaaaat...I'm going to have to go ahead and sort of disagree with you there. I've had my American Thunder (50-series) catback on my car for 8 (that is eight) years now...no rust, no...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-23-2009, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: Just another "how fast should I go!!?" post :-)

She was a 355 in a former life ;-)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-22-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: Just another "how fast should I go!!?" post :-)

Thanks for the replies guys. The track isn't far off from sea level, (Thompson Ohio) so I doubt that matters. I would estimate the car at being about 3300lbs. Assuming good traction I was...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-20-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By IROC_385Z

Just another "how fast should I go!!?" post :-)

I think I am running way slow here, just wanted to know if you guys think it is all to blame on wheelspin, gearing, or a poor tune. Here we go:

385ci 87+ Gen1 SBC:
4.04"x3.75"
.005" in the hole...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,612
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: balancer mark not lining up with the timing scale ??

FWIW: I've seen the outer ring of the balancer break loose from the rubber middle part that connects it to the hub, causing it to float. Basically the outer ring, which contains the timing marks,...
Forum: History / Originality
07-03-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: 1987 IROC-Z not considered collectable?

In Ohio you cannot get a collectors plate for a daily driver. You actually have to have proof that you own a separate car, with insurance, or you cannot get the plate. Also I would love to know...
Forum: History / Originality
07-03-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: 1987 IROC-Z not considered collectable?

It's funny because 88 was the first year that none of the camaros had a carb option, and I totally have passed echeck with a 10:1 stroker running a 236/242 .520/.540 cam. Passed CLEANER than the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-03-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By IROC_385Z

Re: 1987 IROC-Z not considered collectable?

Sorry bout your luck there tekky, it doesn't seem to make much sense does it? Tell ya though: Seeing COLLECTOR on the back of my car makes it look just a little bit hotter :nod:
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-12-2005, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By IROC_385Z

Yeah but I ended up using them...I like the look...

Yeah but I ended up using them...I like the look of the tall covers.

Sorry/thanks for asking!
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-27-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

check you mail

check you mail
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-27-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

OK. I am holding off on the valve covers bc I...

OK. I am holding off on the valve covers bc I may have sold them locally.

The shipping on the trans to 94044 looks to be about 80.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-23-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

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Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
08-22-2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,812
Posted By IROC_385Z

Sounds like the same scam to me.

Sounds like the same scam to me.
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
08-17-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,812
Posted By IROC_385Z

More dumbasses

fabian james <fubu4boyz@yahoo.com>

thomas nelson <thomasnelson5039@hotmail.co.uk>

joy adams <joyadams222@yahoo.com>
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-16-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

Still here!

Still here!
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

No other offers have been too serious yet. If...

No other offers have been too serious yet. If you want it let me know
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

I am at the top of the state, East of Cleveland. ...

I am at the top of the state, East of Cleveland. I have somebody local that is interested but if he doesn't buy it I could probly meet you somehere...but I would want 50 bucks and shipping would...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,001
Posted By IROC_385Z

Lets just each send a $10 MO. Give me an address...

Lets just each send a $10 MO. Give me an address to send it to and I will get one out tomorrow.

Thanks.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

What email would you like them sent to? I'm off...

What email would you like them sent to? I'm off to bed now but will send them tomorrow.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 01:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,001
Posted By IROC_385Z

Still got the fog lights? I need the mounting...

Still got the fog lights? I need the mounting brackets but will buy the entire lights if still availible.

To the other guy that wants the lights: Do you need the mounting brackets too? If not...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 01:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,001
Posted By IROC_385Z

Still got the fog lights? I need the mounting...

Still got the fog lights? I need the mounting brackets but will buy the entire lights if still availible.

To the other guy that wants the lights: Do you need the mounting brackets too? If not...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 01:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

UPDATE:

No more headers!
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-04-2005, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

Ok, I got a better quote from FedEx. For a 130lb...

Ok, I got a better quote from FedEx. For a 130lb Transmission, boxed approx. 31x21x17, shipping fedex ground should be 66.54. The box will be a little bigger because I will have to make a wooden...
Forum: Carburetors
08-03-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 830
Posted By IROC_385Z

my 385 currently has 10:1 with iron heads and a...

my 385 currently has 10:1 with iron heads and a cam that is 218/224 @.050, 279/285 adv, with 112LSA. I run 92-94 and it does not detonate, well, once I fix the timing it wont. Right now my dist is...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-02-2005, 11:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

I will have to check shipping via freight; UPS...

I will have to check shipping via freight; UPS wanted 117 and that is too much! I should be able to find something closer to 60-70. I hope.

Which one are you interested in, I had 2 posted. The...
Forum: Carburetors
08-02-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 830
Posted By IROC_385Z

I wasn't able to find the chamber size but I...

I wasn't able to find the chamber size but I wanted to say that they were 68cc.

11cc valve releifs with a 4.166x.042 gasket and 9.025 deck:

58cc = 8.54:1
64cc = 8.03:1
68cc = 7.73:1
72cc =...
Forum: Carburetors
08-01-2005, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 830
Posted By IROC_385Z

I have no personal expirience with demon, but its...

I have no personal expirience with demon, but its sounds like they are the cats-meow. Basically a holley but with all the tricks and better manufacturing. For what you are doing it would not be...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-01-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

picture and shipping quote sent.

picture and shipping quote sent.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-01-2005, 09:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

It was used with my 355 for a little bit, under...

It was used with my 355 for a little bit, under 5000 miles. The only reason I switched is because I needed a differant one for my stroker.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By IROC_385Z

Well your lobe separation will play a good role...

Well your lobe separation will play a good role in that. Having a wider LSA you could run more duration and have nice idle and vacuum. You will have no problems with vacuum using that cam,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By IROC_385Z

Yea, good call about the lift. When...

Yea, good call about the lift.

When determining a cams charactoristics is it best to go by advertised or .05?

My cam is 279/285 advertised but only 218/224 .050. If I tell desktop dyno the...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-01-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

*bump* Looks like the headers, and maybe the...

*bump*

Looks like the headers, and maybe the sub-box, are going soon. Still got the rest to get rid of so make some offers!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By IROC_385Z

Are those duration numbers adv or .050?

Are those duration numbers adv or .050?
Forum: Carburetors
08-01-2005, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 830
Posted By IROC_385Z

BTW, to answer your actual question!! on a...

BTW, to answer your actual question!!

on a 305 I would suggest staying near 600cfm. I know a kid that has a 305 HO (stock heads), performer manifold, mild camshaft (214/224 .480 lift) headers...
Forum: Carburetors
08-01-2005, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 830
Posted By IROC_385Z

Buddy I would not let pride get in the way and...

Buddy I would not let pride get in the way and would listen to these folks.

Lets assume that your 305 had an 8.9:1 compression ratio with the 58cc 305 heads. If they were HO heads then the valves...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
07-29-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

I emailed the pic of the gauge. As for the...

I emailed the pic of the gauge.

As for the headers, I will take pictures this weekend and send them to you. To determine shipping I will box them and weight it; I assume about 20-25 should cover...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
07-28-2005, 08:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

*bump*

*bump*
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By IROC_385Z

*bump*

nobody has any clues?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2005, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By IROC_385Z

Crazy metal in the pan!!!

Hey guys. I am linking you to my thread over at hotrodders.com because I am hoping to get more exposure = more ideas.

Feel free to read the entire post, but the last page that I am linking to...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
07-28-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By IROC_385Z

700r4, sub box, flexplate, valve covers, HEI Distributors and more

I've been collecting LOTS of stuff here!

700r4 from 88 IROC $75
.500 boost valve
shift kit
lost 3rd/4th and needs new clutches!

700r4 from 91 RS $200
Corvette servo
Deep pan
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-06-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By IROC_385Z

LOL, sound like *crazy bastard*. Just don't let...

LOL, sound like *crazy bastard*. Just don't let the car fall on you...I'd hate to think that you let a flexplate be the end of you!

GOOD LUCK AND BE CAREFULL! Let me know how it turns out.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-06-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By IROC_385Z

Ew...got any car-buddies with a driveway or...

Ew...got any car-buddies with a driveway or garage even? It IS a bitch to do, but it can be done with a good jack, some bricks and jack-stands.

Good luck, however you do about it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-06-2005, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By IROC_385Z

Threadlock is something you buy at the part...

Threadlock is something you buy at the part store...its comes in a tube and you put it on the threads of a bolt and when you torque the bolt down the threadlock will harden, "locking" the bolt in...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-05-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 584
Posted By IROC_385Z

Sure it will!! If someone is upgrading from the...

Sure it will!! If someone is upgrading from the yuck-o-gauges then they will already have their own plastic!!

Let me know if you can part with it,
Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By IROC_385Z

Oh, and 5-7, what size rings were on that SBC?

Oh, and 5-7, what size rings were on that SBC?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By IROC_385Z

Again, thanks for all your help guys. The...

Again, thanks for all your help guys.

The only thing I can think it may be is that I have (don't laugh) factory center-bolt valve covers installed while using Gold rollers...I put then on to stop...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By IROC_385Z

"Could it be broke a little bit near the center...

"Could it be broke a little bit near the center bolts where i wouldnt be able to see it but enough to make it vibrate so it hits something. Stupid car."

Thats EXACTLY where it is probly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By IROC_385Z

I suppose that this will wear out the rings/walls...

I suppose that this will wear out the rings/walls pretty quickly then?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By IROC_385Z

Thanks for replying. I'm running a hyd roller...

Thanks for replying. I'm running a hyd roller with the in-tank pump...

The sound is hard to pinpoint...its just the "engine" making the noise, lol: It sounds like a freakin diesel motor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2005, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By IROC_385Z

Come on, some of you guys have to have some input...

Come on, some of you guys have to have some input here?
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