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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-28-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By nascar2496

Re: V8 T5 swap Complete

SOLD!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-18-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By nascar2496

V8 T5 swap Complete

Hello fellow enthusiasts! I have a T5 Trans swap for sale out of my 86 Iroc. Its cable driven but I have all the parts for the swap EXCEPT the torque arm mount. New stock clutch and flywheel, have...
Forum: Electronics
05-16-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Turn signal wiring

Figured it out.. The flasher was leaking voltage. Replaced it with a digital one and the problem went away.
Forum: Electronics
05-10-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By nascar2496

Turn signal wiring

Hello fellow camaro/firebird peeps. So I thought it would be a cool idea to put switchback led bulbs in my front turn signals. The parking lights would illuminate white and the turn signal would...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-27-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

Thanks for all the help. I thought that I had some major progress done the other day but when i went out to the car tonight it had the same issues. It will not idle under 1200rpms regardless of...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-17-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

just an update here guys. I had two problems happen at the same time. 1. the speedo cable broke 2. the IAC broke, the plunger literally unscrewed itself and the spring was a mess and there was no...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-10-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

I am assuming that is what happened. I havent had any time to mess with it since.

When i was out with it a few weeks back i pulled up to a light I went to take off and the car just stalled. ...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-09-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

Ok so update: Tuning was going good and getting better using the MAF tables until my speedometer cable broke. The computer went into limp mode and got all pissed off.

SO I have two questions: ...
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,056
Posted By nascar2496

Re: '84 Firebird S/E Restore

Simply amazing. Glad you got your car back and you are restoring her. Great job.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

Here is a screen shot of what i found. I will play with the flow rates a little and see what happens. I have moates autoprom so i can datalog and emulate etc. Overall the BLMs were adding fuel...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

Never mind, Found it. its under single fire/double fire.

Its currently set to 19.48 @ 40psi. I have not touched it. Is that correct or should I set to 19.00?
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

Ah ok, I got them from a sponsor on this site.

I took it for a ride without any changes and what a difference that made. I will change the rate, but I cannot find it in the mask. Im assuming...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

yes,

Motor Man - OEM Remanufactured Bosch Fuel Injector 0280155771 F73E-B5A : Amazon.com : Automotive

there ya go.. thats all numbers i can read on it.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

the last 3 are 771


No vacuum is 50psi. with vacuum I never checked. I was always told to set it without vacuum applied.


The wideband is from a company called Innovate Motorsports. Its...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need some guidence on where to start...

I am sorry about that, I knew I forgot something.

They are 19lb Bosch 3's @ about 50psi Running an AFPR ( I bumped it up last year before I bought the tuning software and it helped alot but...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By nascar2496

Need some guidence on where to start...

OK, I have been reading the DIY prom threads for quite some time now. I am having a little trouble finding where to start.

Here is my setup and what I am using. 86 iroc, 305 with alumn 113...
Forum: Interior
04-06-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,478
Posted By nascar2496

Re: LED Dash lights

Order placed today because of this thread! :)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-27-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 913
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Whos interested in some TGO Decals??

def interested here.

subscribed.
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,063
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Locating my build sheet

a buddy of mine of mine deals with tons of f bodies, we find the sheets in the doors, trunk, headliner and sometimes behind the dash. its very cool to see. I found a build sheet in my old blazer in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,822
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Pics of painted/modified stock camaro rims

Here are the wheels on my iroc. duplicolor bright white and polished the rest.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,502
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Got this for christmas

I have "chevrolet" dice hanging from the rear view in my iroc. Surprisingly enough i get a lot of compliments on them. i think they were $2 ebay specials.
Forum: DIY PROM
07-09-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By nascar2496

Re: New to tunerpro rt

Ok got it. delay worked. I used a spare ECM to run the emulation and worked really well. occasionally it would just disconnect and stop working but i think windows has something to do with it...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-01-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By nascar2496

New to tunerpro rt

Hello, I am making my first attempts at data logging and tuning. After getting all the bins, ads, and xdf files in order i finally got the data logging to work! However, it seems every second there...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-17-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,758
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Lets see some 86's

Here is my 86, with my 2011. enjoy.

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Need a new clutch and need advice!

ok thanks! anyone else?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-21-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By nascar2496

Need a new clutch and need advice!

So the clutch in my 86 finally took a dump. After 7 years, two motors and two flywheels and three different transmissions the clutch is slipping at 3k and up when the car is hot.

Anyways its...
Forum: North East Region
02-20-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,869
Posted By nascar2496

Re: NJ Pick and pull/junkyards

no more u-pulls up north. used to be 3 really good ones but "due to insurance reasons" they wont let you walk around anymore. I think thats stupid, used to buy more crap than I came for every time....
Forum: North East Region
02-20-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 653
Posted By nascar2496

Re: any north jersey people!?

north jersey here, Near hopatcong state park. there are a few nice thirds around here. Im usually rockin the 5th gen or my zr2 blazer.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-18-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By nascar2496

Re: clutch opinions

ok thanks for the info, anyone have any info on different clutches or are they all about the same? what about flywheels? im looking at the gmpp flywheel on summit for $180
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-18-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Manual Clutch

yeah the frame on the firebirds/camaros are the same thing. ill try to snap some pics of mine tonight. well from what i can see of it.

the z-bar does not attach to the master cylinder at all....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By nascar2496

clutch opinions

My centerforce dual friction clutch is slowly dying. its slipping pretty bad under heavy acceleration :( So im thinking of just putting the same clutch in and a new flywheel as well. before i...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Manual Clutch

i have been running a z-bar setup in my 86 for 6 years now, two different motors and transmissions. i say keep it. i personally like the feel of it better. I have new engine mounts and i have never...
Forum: Interior
06-04-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By nascar2496

Re: door panel style

anyone know where i can get repro of these? :thanks:
Forum: Interior
05-31-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By nascar2496

Re: door panel style

ok just need to find someone that makes them now. as you can see mine are pretty much shot...the cardboard is all warped and does not stay on the door anymore.
Forum: Interior
05-31-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By nascar2496

door panel style

I have an 86 iroc with these door panels. they are way past repair and i need new ones. the only problem is i dont know the name of the fabric so i can get them from classic industries. does anyone...
Forum: Brakes
04-09-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By nascar2496

Re: master cylinder

Ok i didnt know braided lines only came in sets of 3... considering there are 5 soft lines on a 4 wheel disc car. I found pre-bent stainless steel hard lines. those were easy to find....
Forum: Brakes
04-08-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By nascar2496

Re: master cylinder

there isnt many speed shops around anymore. There is one, but he is really really over priced. i understand he needs to make money but come one. he wanted over $200 for the alternator i have for my...
Forum: Brakes
04-08-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By nascar2496

master cylinder

Im looking for a good stock replacement for my 86 iroc, the one that is on the car now is original and since im redoing the brakes (ls1 swap) i want everything new. I do not want to replace the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-12-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,749
Posted By nascar2496

Re: Iroc suspension options?

the full vin is behind the heater box on the firewall. I had mine out on my 86 and 83 and it was there stamped into the firewall. there is really no easy way to change that vin unless it was filled...
Forum: History / Originality
02-08-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,392
Posted By nascar2496

Re: 86 Z 5 speed quadrajet an IROC

my car had that motor setup when i got it. it didnt run but the vin matches and its a 5spd. I still have a 305 in it but i did the TPI swap. I did beef up the 305 a little, it does need to be tuned...
Forum: History / Originality
02-03-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,966
Posted By nascar2496

Re: What Is This Strange Body Kit and Hatch??

keep it, clean it up. will def be/is an eye catcher at a show or something. everyone is looking for the different and unusual.
Forum: History / Originality
02-03-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By nascar2496

rocker decal color

I have an 86 iroc that i repainted white, not the original white but brighter. either way the vin says white and its white. Anyways, im putting the original silver/black strip kit back on and i want...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-06-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,593
Posted By nascar2496

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

Ok so i dont have a before pic but i got my car for nothing. It didnt have a running motor, the interior was a mess and apart, the body was straight but paint was a mess.

here is the result of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By nascar2496

Re: tapping

I have heddman headers, so no collector gaskets. That joint has never leaked ever its usually the passenger header gasket that leaks ( there is now a double gasket on that side). well ill try and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By nascar2496

Re: tapping

yes. its either 3 or 5 you can tell which one but i dont remember its been a few weeks since the car has ran and all. Right now its in storage but im just curious because i want to get it tuned in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By nascar2496

Re: tapping

thats what i thought at first but its a new gasket and all the bolts are tight and i checked it when it was still cold and nothing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By nascar2496

Re: tapping

yeah they are OE. I really dont think its the adjustments. I have adjusted them while the motor was running and the tapping never went away, i turned them tight to where it was effecting the motor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By nascar2496

Re: 86 Camaro starts and dies, but runs with #1 Plug out

compression sounds about right. they should all be within 10-15lbs of each other. I would stick with the timing/ distributor position. I dont know much about the jumped chain but i would think it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By nascar2496

Re: tapping

is it possible for them to loosen ? because all of them were set with the engine warm and running also by a person who has been building engines for a long time. Im not ruling it out by any means...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By nascar2496

tapping

so the lifters on the driver side of the motor tap. all rpms. usually goes away in the higher ones but when the motor is hot at idle its very noticeable. The cam and lifters are brand new, so are the...
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