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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2002, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,349
Posted By Cntrvrsy

How much would it be 2 swap in a 2004R from a...

How much would it be 2 swap in a 2004R from a 700R4? Is there any info out there on such a swap. I was wondering if they use the same TV cable and where 2 get a cross member.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-04-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 808
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Where did most of u guys get ur T56s? I've been...

Where did most of u guys get ur T56s? I've been thinking of this swap myself...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-26-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Cntrvrsy

With a 45mm offset the rims backspace should be...

With a 45mm offset the rims backspace should be 5.25" and will fit.
In the latest issue of CHP magazine there's an article on fitting different rim sizes and on their chart 3rdGens can handle a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-24-2001, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,856
Posted By Cntrvrsy

It would be a very cool but VERY expensive...

It would be a very cool but VERY expensive conversion. Probably not worth it unless u have the $$$ like that.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-23-2001, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Yeah, Doug Herbert has a lot of stuff. U should...

Yeah, Doug Herbert has a lot of stuff. U should order there catalog! A lot more than the website. When I'm ready 2 get a set of rods I'll call D Herbert and ask about the Pro Techs. I just wanted 2...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-22-2001, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Pro Tech Engineering...

Has any1 heard of this company? They make rods and a few other engine components. They have a set of 6" H-Beam rods 4 $400 at www.herbertperformance.com (http://www.herbertperformance.com) that I was...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2001, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,139
Posted By Cntrvrsy

It depends on the look u wanna give ur car. The...

It depends on the look u wanna give ur car. The 1st HRE rims look good but they need 2 be more deep dish 4 my taste. HREs r nice wheels and come in many many sizes but they r mad expensive!
The...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2001, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,100
Posted By Cntrvrsy

#5 in 17s. I think they also come 9.5" widths, if...

#5 in 17s. I think they also come 9.5" widths, if they do - #5 17 by 9.5s w/ 275/40-17s.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-22-2001, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By Cntrvrsy

The stock remote coil TPI distributor is pretty...

The stock remote coil TPI distributor is pretty small. If not that, then MSDs #8570 is designed 4 limited clearance.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-21-2001, 01:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,233
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Well although most will probably say Zaino, I was...

Well although most will probably say Zaino, I was very suprised and impressed with AmourAlls Diamond Hard Shine wax. Easy on, easy off and no swirls. My friend has a black '96 Imapla SS and is very...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-19-2001, 08:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I was gonna mention the CarCraft article about...

I was gonna mention the CarCraft article about the port, polish and competition valve job. But those things were basically mentioned above and I'm not sure if the flow chart is before or after the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-18-2001, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I've had several of those "top hat w/ screw" type...

I've had several of those "top hat w/ screw" type afpr and the screws all bent over a short time period. I was most satisfied with Accel's afpr. It's very sturdy and uses an allen wrench 4 adjustment...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-16-2001, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 621
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I have the Bilstein Sports w/ Eibach Sportlines....

I have the Bilstein Sports w/ Eibach Sportlines. The fronts r stiff, but the rears r'nt as stiff as I'd like. They need 2 be adjustable like the Koni's.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-16-2001, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 621
Posted By Cntrvrsy

do u still have the part #s... I may pick up a set

do u still have the part #s... I may pick up a set
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-15-2001, 10:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Seems like the best bet 4 u is 2 get AFRs, but I...

Seems like the best bet 4 u is 2 get AFRs, but I don't know if u wanna spend that kind of money.
I'm really suprised that CHP didn't include the FastBurns in their Goodwrench Quest test. Or any...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-14-2001, 12:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

The heads were flowed @ 28" before I had the...

The heads were flowed @ 28" before I had the valve job done. In Car Crafts article, the Vortecs flow more low lift but the Fast Burns flow more up top.
Stock, the ports r rough especially the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-13-2001, 03:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

1Bad, Go back 2 Salle's website and go 2 their...

1Bad, Go back 2 Salle's website and go 2 their Discussion Board. Click on their archive 4 February and scroll down 2 the date Feb.2 "Gary need help - Fast Burn flow #s..". I would post a link but I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-12-2001, 05:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

That looks just like the chart that was PaceParts...

That looks just like the chart that was PaceParts website (I printed the page). It would be real nice if the FastBurns flowed those numbers. There was a guy here a while ago that had a set mildy...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-11-2001, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I was just curious 2 know if the late model "step...

I was just curious 2 know if the late model "step nose" design roller cam would work out in an early "non-roller" block. I only mentioned the LT4 because that is the most popular of the "step nose"...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-09-2001, 06:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

SDPC's 465HP ZZ430 crate motor is in the Nov....

SDPC's 465HP ZZ430 crate motor is in the Nov. issue of Chevy High Performance. It's not listed on their website but I called and asked about it 2 make sure it wasn't a misprint.
I also enquired...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-08-2001, 12:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Yeah, I figured there must be some magic with the...

Yeah, I figured there must be some magic with the FastBurn heads if GM got 430HP out of 'em with a somewhat mild cam and SDPC got 465HP with a bigger cam.
I originally wanted 2 get the AFRs but I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-08-2001, 11:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,031
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I had my set flowed before I had a valve job was...

I had my set flowed before I had a valve job was done on them. I doubt that all FastBurns r equal but here's what I got

int/ ext
.200 134.1 - 85.4
.300 181.2 - 120...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2001, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 487
Posted By Cntrvrsy

http://www.herbertperformance.com/Catalog/Connecti...

http://www.herbertperformance.com/Catalog/ConnectingRods/connectingrods.html

I'm looking 2 get 6" rods myself. Has any1 heard about Pro Tech Engineering? $400 doesn't sound bad 4 forged H beams...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-27-2001, 12:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By Cntrvrsy

B&B oil pans

Does any1 know if B&B has a website? I wanted 2 know if their circle track pan listed in Jegs will our chassis.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2001, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 477
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I'm not sure what it could be, my guess would be...

I'm not sure what it could be, my guess would be related 2 the hosing down of the engine bay depending on how much water splashed around. But I wanted 2 ask 4 myself - which way does the coolant flow...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-27-2001, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I had them on a previous IROC I owned. They were...

I had them on a previous IROC I owned. They were pretty good. Probably could've been better because I used KYB shocks. I took the car up 2 140mph racing a Mazda RX7 once and it stayed very steady on...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-27-2001, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Thanks TPI Guy. I remembered reading somewhere...

Thanks TPI Guy. I remembered reading somewhere about the swap but I couldn't remember the details about it. I know in 1 of the latest issue of Chevy High, they put an early roller cam in the '87+...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2001, 08:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By Cntrvrsy

short water pumps

On most sb short water pumps there r 2 fittings. 1 on top and another on the side. Which way does the water flow with these fittings?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-19-2001, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Does Southside have a website?

Does Southside have a website?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-16-2001, 10:35 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 4,813
Posted By Cntrvrsy

The suburbs of NYC... Front plate? yeah, but...

The suburbs of NYC...

Front plate? yeah, but I've seen some guys with it on their dashoard though.
Emissions? Hell yeah, but thank *** 4 the Bronx https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-12-2001, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Thanks 4 the replies. The block I have is a 4...

Thanks 4 the replies. The block I have is a 4 bolt '70 something from a truck. The step nose part is what I was wondering about. I wondered if I used the late model timing gear set with it will it...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-02-2001, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Cntrvrsy

LT4 Hot Cam question...

I have an early pre '86 350 block and wanted to know if the step nosed LT4 HOT cam can be used?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2001, 03:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,893
Posted By Cntrvrsy

The only time GM listened 2 Jon Moss was with the...

The only time GM listened 2 Jon Moss was with the Impala SS (94-96). And they didn't even keep it production 4 long. That car was very popular! I don't understand their thinking at all.
I got pretty...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-23-2001, 04:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Chrome Platers in the east???

Does any1 know of any good chrome plating shops, preferably on the east coast? I'd like 2 get my rims triple chrome plated.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-23-2001, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 470
Posted By Cntrvrsy

IMO, Viper blue is more lively.

IMO, Viper blue is more lively.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-19-2001, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Best investment is a gold series from Autozone....

Best investment is a gold series from Autozone. Lifetime replacement 4 free!
About 14 months went by since I bought the alternator and my serpentine belt snapped (not because of the alternator)....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-08-2001, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By Cntrvrsy

It'll drop more. It took my Sportlines a week 2...

It'll drop more. It took my Sportlines a week 2 finally settle.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-19-2001, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,933
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Yeah. I need 2 get a set of pistons and their 6"...

Yeah. I need 2 get a set of pistons and their 6" rods.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-19-2001, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By Cntrvrsy

What the backspacing on the C5 wheels? I have 18...

What the backspacing on the C5 wheels? I have 18 by 10s on my 3rdGen with a 5" bspacing. It could possibly even handle a 6" bspace.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-18-2001, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By Cntrvrsy

265/35s in front and 285/35s out back. The...

265/35s in front and 285/35s out back. The fenders r right above the tires. Not quite as low as Mr.IrocZ's.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-18-2001, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Hey Stl, 18s r awesome on our cars. I was able 2...

Hey Stl, 18s r awesome on our cars. I was able 2 squeeze 18 by 10s all around dropped with Eibach's sportline's. I would show a pic but I gotta find a new host since I'm not with Photopoint anymore ...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-31-2001, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 734
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I'm curious as 2 why there haven't been any...

I'm curious as 2 why there haven't been any independant tests on GMs ZZ430, specificly the Fast Burn heads. Chevy High Performance magazine has conducted a series of tests with the 350 chevy using...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-31-2001, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Keep in mind though that Lingenfelter built the...

Keep in mind though that Lingenfelter built the engine 4 and drove the Sledgehammer 2 254MPH.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-31-2001, 09:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 659
Posted By Cntrvrsy

The ASA's in the 1st pic would be real nice if...

The ASA's in the 1st pic would be real nice if they offer 17 by 9 1/2 and the car is lowered correctly. The ROH Z9s r nice 2, I saw them on a Maroon IROC before and they looked good. Take a peek at...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-29-2001, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I may have 2 do that if I can't find anything. I...

I may have 2 do that if I can't find anything. I also tried EBay, but no luck. I'm gonna go by the local chevy dealer monday and see if it's available through them.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-28-2001, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Anyone Know...

... where I can get the non-ac blower cover 4 our cars? I took the ac out and I'm building a new engine. The non-ac blower cover looks cleaner and give more engine bay room. Don't say junk yard ...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-05-2001, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 961
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I haven't seen that article yet but it sounds a...

I haven't seen that article yet but it sounds a whole lot like the motor Chevy High Performance did an article on called "Hail the Gladiator". It was built by Westech and it's on their website.
If...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-28-2001, 08:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 492
Posted By Cntrvrsy

Any1 got a pic of that hood? I may need 2 change...

Any1 got a pic of that hood? I may need 2 change mines.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-18-2001, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By Cntrvrsy

I ordered a set of Fast Burn heads from them....

I ordered a set of Fast Burn heads from them. They price matched what Scoggin Dickey was selling them 4 and I got them in 2 days. Their service is great. Very helpful and good 2 talk 2.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-07-2001, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,156
Posted By Cntrvrsy

The car is gonna basically be a weekend...

The car is gonna basically be a weekend warrior/cruise night car that's on the road race side of things. Though I would very much like 2 hit mid 12s or less in the 1/4.
I've contacted CompCams and...
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