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Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-10-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By jaykar

Re: 87 Iroc 350 One owner

Hi,

Price Drop to 18.5K.
Will Deal.

Later:)
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-23-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By jaykar

Re: 87 Iroc 350 One owner

Bump.
Added text.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-18-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By jaykar

Re: 87 IROC 5.7 rear disc posi.

5.7=1987:nod:

Just saying.

By the way, Mines for sale in the Classifieds.
Not a 5.7 anymore though!

Later:)
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-17-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By jaykar

Re: 87 Iroc 350 One owner

Hi,

Asking 25K OBO per forum rules.
Willing to Deal.

Thanks

Later:)

Footnote:
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-16-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By jaykar

87 Iroc 350 One owner

Hi,

Long time since last post here.

Been laid up for two years and have to sell my Baby.:(

Optioned and ordered in 86-Full options other than leather seats.
Low Low milage and been stored...
Forum: South West Region
03-11-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 914
Posted By jaykar

Re: Anyone here from around Lake Havasu City?

Lived there 11 years, Now Prescott, Wayyy to Hot:imo:

Took 2nd place at the Havasu Happening car show way back with
the Iroc. Quite a show, were about 1200 cars that year.
May go back this year...
Forum: Body
12-29-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By jaykar

Re: Harwood 6in cowl hood, fitment and wipers

If your talking about the back edge of the hood, have had two
Harwoods and had to trim to clear wipers.

No big deal, Just tape off about half the lip and cut off with
cut off wheel. Took me...
Forum: History / Originality
12-20-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,009
Posted By jaykar

Re: The Auto Dimming Mirror Thread

Glad to see this thread.

Mine worked for about one week after took delivery of the car
in early 87.

One thing that didn't work and didn't fix all this time.:doh:

Things warm up, going to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By jaykar

Re: Main girdle 400 2 bolt argh..

Well,

Its time to put a 58cc head on it,:)
18 degree head might be good idea,Money, Manifold,Money, forget it.

And, start ripping out everything in and out of the car that does'nt
spell,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By jaykar

Re: Main girdle 400 2 bolt argh..

Sounds like you have the motor set up for boost as in reverse dome.
Didn't give the expected comp? Head cc, ect.

I woundn't trust a OEM 400sb with any good amount of boost unless it was
fully...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-05-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
Posted By jaykar

Re: Want to start data logging

This is where have to go back to school, sorta of.:)
Come to think about it, not sorta:)
Best advice I can think of is go to the DIY Prom board and start going
thru all the threads pertaining to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By jaykar

Re: 400 too much overbore- Can you save it?

Have to agree, as I never took one that far with or without
any power additions.:)

Quite a few running around though.:)

Later;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By jaykar

Re: buying 88 iroc

Maybe with the issues he's having you could pick it up at a good price:)

Enough or more to it your way and come out ahead of the game.

Just a thought.


Later;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 494
Posted By jaykar

Re: Parts selection

Afraid going to have to disagree with you.:)
Moderator or not with over 30,000 posts and that statement, kind of sets
me off, as, I was offering been there done that advice.
As I'm sure you are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By jaykar

Re: 400 too much overbore- Can you save it?

It would all depend on how much power your talking about building
the motor for.
At .060 as long as no core shift problems and not aggresive on power
works fine. Still running into wall flex,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By jaykar

Re: Main girdle 400 2 bolt argh..

Correct:)

The crank webbing in those blocks marginal anyway.
Spent many hours per block deburring and smoothing the web areas,
(Stress cracks under flex.)
At the power levels your trying to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 494
Posted By jaykar

Re: Parts selection

As to the vac versus mech secondaries it all depends on what your
intentions are for the car.

For the street the vac secondaries would be the best choice.
Not going to hurt strip use either...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By jaykar

Re: Roller Rocker Arm Question???

Two motors ago had a set of Comp 1.6 roller tips under
my center bolts.
Those are vette heads but no valve cover mods.
Comp 1.6.
Also had them on my Iroc iron heads before going to the aluminum...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By jaykar

Re: Roller Rocker Arm Question???

Simple answer, its going to give you .1 more lift at the cam as the roller
tip end is that much longer.
Save up for better upgrades.

HTH:)

Later;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By jaykar

Re: Roller Rocker Arm Question???

If your not going to do anything else to the motor in the future
or upgrade, HP to dollar not justified.

You could take that $120.00 and invest in a good tuneup or
spark upgrade.

Although...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 494
Posted By jaykar

Re: Parts selection

Going from the high ratio you have now to a 3.73 gear is going to take
care of most of your problem.

750 vac secondary would be a good choice for your combo. Also helping
low end lag.
750 Vac...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-04-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
Posted By jaykar

Re: Want to start data logging

Your going to need a software program 3 or 4 out there.
I use Tuner pro RT.

Cable, Quite a few places out there to get one.

I use hardware from Moates, has everything you need to get started....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By jaykar

Re: buying 88 iroc

Computers the same.

Chip data a little different, fueling, cubic inch, spark, I believe.
Easy to reprogram with a little help.
Or could try to pick up a 5.7 computer or if going to modify in the...
Forum: South West Region
12-02-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,224
Posted By jaykar

Re: Here it is......

As to the collector car insurance what if any are the restrictions
placed on the car?
Milage/Storage/Drivers/ect.

We have an 87 Iroc showcar, (heavily Modified) and getting ready to go
with...
Forum: South West Region
11-30-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,224
Posted By jaykar

Re: Here it is......

Beautiful car:thumbsup:

Other than windshield wipers and front signal lites, what would it
take to make that street legal?

Oh yea, Smog, Phoenix car.

Again, nice job:)

Just noted it had...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,772
Posted By jaykar

Re: quick compression test question

Like I said, if there is a problem with with time restraint because you
have to work around problems, no biggie.

But the correct way to do it is with a warmed up motor.:)
Exspansion,...
Forum: History / Originality
11-29-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,185
Posted By jaykar

Re: IROC with 16 inch wheels and hub caps

I've got P20 in my codes also and been trying to decode all mine
since hopefully the build sheet is still under the carpet somewhere:)

As a footnote,

Thats my RPO sheet in MR396 post!
And the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,772
Posted By jaykar

Re: quick compression test question

Don't have to disconnect the fuel lines.
Engine should be warmed up to get accurate readings but if your having time
issues between readings because of hookup time no biggie.

Open the choke on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,957
Posted By jaykar

Re: 406 head gasket decisions

Even running Nos or boost the key to it would be the timing and mixture
on and off of it. (From the git go).

Lots of 400's running one or the other or both.

The tune is the key.
When you...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-28-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,288
Posted By jaykar

Re: Flat tappet vs Roller ( which one is better )

Nobody's even mentioned Nascar and what there using at 850+ hp
and pushing 9800 at some tracks for up to 600 miles and on it:thumbsup:


Later;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By jaykar

Re: trying to make a nasty mud motor out of 290 horse gm crate

Missoula my hometown.

Don't know much about the mud motors but with the heads and intake
setup you have and the pistons and so so rods think they would be
the weak link.

6500 and up going...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By jaykar

Re: Does the motor need to come out for...

If so, I pick the trans;)

Later:)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,957
Posted By jaykar

Re: 406 head gasket decisions

We ran quite a few 372 & 378 C.I motors in our stock cars, way
back, which are destroked 400 sb's.

We ended up having to O-Ring,(Stainless) and run copper head gaskets
with copper coat applied...
Forum: History / Originality
11-23-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By jaykar

Re: stock 350 rebuild

Keep in mind also you can get aftermarket, (Stock parts) for it, pistons,
valves and cam and (probably) cheaper.
OEM luv thier parts.

Cam- same lift & duration.
Pistons- same dish or reliefs,...
Forum: History / Originality
11-23-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By jaykar

Re: stock 350 rebuild

Keep in mind also you can get aftermarket, (Stock parts) for it, pistons,
valves and cam and probably cheaper.

Cam- same lift & duration.
Pistons- same dish or reliefs, comp.
Valves- same size....
Forum: Body
11-23-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By jaykar

Re: Hood fitting out of the box?

As to Harwood hoods, have installed two of them on third gens.
Still had to do a little trimming to install.
Know yours is a Bird and mine an Iroc but in both cases I installed
there was a notice...
Forum: South West Region
11-18-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By jaykar

Re: New from Prescott, still working on the '86 I picked up.

Nice seeing you on here and like I told you, Hell of a good start.
And this is the best place to go for all the good info you need to get the car
done.:)

Will try to bring my car by before you...
Forum: History / Originality
11-18-2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,092
Posted By jaykar

Re: confusing pt# issues with pwr/antenna (repeat)...

As for the GM replacement universal being a piece of crap, didn't
see any difference in them other than having to rotate housing
slightly and fab up a simple bracket. Works great.

Just offering...
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By jaykar

Re: original colour of door striker and door latch bolts

Door bolts black paint. Cars black though.
Body striker bolt gold or bronze plated.
Door bolts could have been sprayed black when repainted
but don't think so.
Mines an 87.


HTH

Later:)
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By jaykar

Re: Just picked up my first Iroc. Would like some info

Have to agree with Topless and Scott.

Consider Mine a 900, Mint interior, usually covered through its life,
no backseaters, no stains ect.
New paint, removed decals. Drop it to 800.
Different...
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By jaykar

Re: Collector Car Insurance

Maybe Mods and milage come into play.
The more you have in it means your gentler on it.:lol::lol:

Have under 30K on mine and when I put miles on it I sure don't
pamper it.

Yours is 1 year...
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,092
Posted By jaykar

Re: confusing pt# issues with pwr/antenna (repeat)...

Keep in mind also if you get the whole antenna chances are pretty
good that its going to be the universal antenna.

The first I got about 10 years ago was Identical GM antenna.

The next...
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,954
Posted By jaykar

Re: Anyone want a JY Formula 350 T-top car?

Thats the unfortunate thing about alot of the Northeast cars that
are daily drivers.
We'd have alot more 3rd gens out there if it wasn't for salt and chemicals
on the roads.:mad:
Don't know if...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-14-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,264
Posted By jaykar

Re: New Pistons with stock crank & rods??

However you go just don't forget the balancing end of it:)

Later:D
Forum: History / Originality
11-14-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By jaykar

Re: Collector Car Insurance

;)Talked to Grundy and am impressed.

Raised my value back up to the 37K from 30K and came in at
$555.00, no deduct and unlimited milage.

Have to meet there criteria but we do.
Big difference...
Forum: History / Originality
11-12-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,954
Posted By jaykar

Re: Anyone want a JY Formula 350 T-top car?

From what I see that car is far from being rough.

Just from looking at the engine bay it looks like it was well
taken care for.

Not a bird fan other than some of the loaded GTA cars but if...
Forum: History / Originality
11-11-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By jaykar

Re: Collector Car Insurance

Scott,

Like said, have a month to get the best deal.

Only having one additional car, Explorer, for two of us might be the
reason.

Pushing over 30K in machine work and hardparts,...
Forum: History / Originality
11-11-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By jaykar

Re: Collector Car Insurance

Out of curiosity what was the agreed value that was set.
I'm looking at $1000 deduct on $30.000 agreed value.
I still have a month with Hartford before I switch the Iroc
over so can still...
Forum: History / Originality
11-10-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By jaykar

Re: Collector Car Insurance

Thanks for all the info.:)

Checked them all out and going with Haggerty because of cost
and coverage.
$655.00 annually.

Dropped it to $30.000 agreed value and full coverage.
Unlimited milage...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-10-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By jaykar

Re: Where did you put ur hood pins?

:crazy:Quick answer.

Spacer with a rubber biscuit of some type.
Easy to fab up and look good.

Later:)

XXXx Double post.
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