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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By rawley2

Re: Should I still use this main cap?

I recommend a thread insert not a heli-coil on something like this.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-23-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 70,126
Posted By rawley2

Re: best non fbody that compliments your thirdgen

Looks like they are about to fight and that Mustang is about to take an A$$ whooping.
Forum: Interior
05-23-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By rawley2

Re: Outer window sweep holes not lining up

I just drilled new holes.

The factory used self-taping screws that is why they are not the same.

I would not use glue or tape
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-23-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,916
Posted By rawley2

Re: Polyurethane Rubber

DO you have a link to any of the articles. I would love to read them.

No one on this forum has complained about that that I know of. Even so it would be a HP problem not a part problem. If your...
Forum: Body
05-23-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,709
Posted By rawley2

Re: just saved this 91 RS 305 from the woods

Hey, Give your friends the middle finger from me. LOL Bastards

You got a big project there but you seem to be moving along just fine.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,327
Posted By rawley2

Re: Mevetech Control Arms, Any Good?

If they are that same part as pictured I know it will be more fab work getting that part to work than rebuilding your own and cost more with unknown parts.

Rebuilding yours with Moog ball-joints...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,327
Posted By rawley2

Re: Mevetech Control Arms, Any Good?

I just read that ad better. It says it's an upper control arm!!!

Now I don't trust that site at all. Our cars don't have upper control arms.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,327
Posted By rawley2

Re: Mevetech Control Arms, Any Good?

The one pictured will not work. Not with out a lot of fab work.

Its pretty simple to change the bushings and ball-joints. Places like AutoZone will loan you the tools for the ball-joints. The...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-23-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,481
Posted By rawley2

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Thats one of his friends so I would say yes its his truck. I think they worked together on the boom tube exhaust on another members car.

Plus how many road race trucks that color have you seen...
Forum: Carburetors
05-22-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,442
Posted By rawley2

Re: Best MPG for a 350

Jonny is giving sound advice.

I have not messed with carbs in a long time but the Holly carb was about as simple as they come.

Trust me you don't want a Q-Jet if the holly is giving you trouble.
Forum: Power Adders
05-22-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
Posted By rawley2

Re: Electric Supercharger?

Everything on that site is sold out. Back in stock 3-15-11.. Wonder why the site is still up.

BlackenedBird, If it's that big of a deal get someone to make it a sticky.

To tell the truth the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,662
Posted By rawley2

Re: PRW Water Pumps

Is a delco pump Aluminum?

My guess is he is trying to shave weight.

I never used one so I cant help but an electric one will save you a few horse power and make up for the weight that one will...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,916
Posted By rawley2

Re: Polyurethane Rubber

If you plan on changing the parts later save some money and just replace whats bad with stock rubber stuff from the parts house. Hell it lasted 25 years new stuff will last a long time also.

All...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-22-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,733
Posted By rawley2

Re: Koni Yellow shocks/struts installed

I was thinking about this. Why couldn't you go with a lighter spring and fix this problem.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,916
Posted By rawley2

Re: Polyurethane Rubber

It missing the rear sway bar end links and the front and rear sway bar bushings.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,601
Posted By rawley2

Re: Connecting rod bolt has stripped threads?

A friend of mine tossed a rod on the interstate. He pulled over and I picked him up to drive to the next exit to call a tow truck.

By the time we got back to the car it was fully engulfed in...
Forum: TPI
05-22-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,960
Posted By rawley2

Re: Oil Temp sender location

I think what we are getting out of this is we have 2 places to tap in for oil pressure or temp.

I know all the earlier SBC pulled the pressure from behind the distributor like my 87 is.

You...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-22-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,124
Posted By rawley2

Re: June COTM 2013 **VOTING**

I don't, To tell the truth I looked at the first 4 pictures and voted then read the soap opera. I scrolled up 3 different times to see if your car was there and I missed it when I read people saying...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,096
Posted By rawley2

Re: Hawks "sinister" torque arm?

I highly doubt that. :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-21-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,124
Posted By rawley2

Re: June COTM 2013 **VOTING**

Wow, Glad I voted for Passmenow.
Forum: TPI
05-21-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,960
Posted By rawley2

Re: Oil Temp sender location

Dont know but I do have a digital dash if that means anything.
Forum: TPI
05-21-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,960
Posted By rawley2

Re: Oil Temp sender location

I do have the oil cooler (warmer) on my car so maybe that has something to do with it.

I should also add mine just has one wire with a spade connector. If I remember correctly I think the wire was...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,960
Posted By rawley2

Re: Oil Temp sender location

MY GTA has the oil pressure sender behind the distributor. When I changed my motor mounts I knocked the wire off getting the motor high enough and my gauge quit working.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 209,728
Posted By rawley2

Re: How to: Tighten tilt steering w/pictures

I did not take mine all the way out so I don't want to guess.

I did tighten all 4 bolts.
Forum: Body
05-21-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,966
Posted By rawley2

Re: Converting thirdgen Camaro into Firebird, possible?

Explain please? Those cars at trans am depot are not that cheap at all.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-21-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,590
Posted By rawley2

Re: Which do you like better GTA or IROC?

Well I say the IROC wins because more are on this forum.

I picked GTA because that's what I own. LOL And it's better. LOL

TO tell the truth it was about 10 years ago I bought it but when I was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 209,728
Posted By rawley2

Re: How to: Tighten tilt steering w/pictures

I took parts out of a GMC Safari steering column for mine. Check your local scrap yard for one.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,733
Posted By rawley2

Re: Koni Yellow shocks/struts installed

#1 They may have fixed the problem. Mine had caps on them to protect the threads.

As far as your #2 I bet the LS1 guys would have a problem also. Not the truck engine guys the REAL aluminium block...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-20-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 86,016
Posted By rawley2

Re: White Performance, Skip White?

WOW, I really hope this works out for you.

How far are you from his shop. Maybe a trip over there is in order.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-20-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,887
Posted By rawley2

Re: My lb9 mod list what is she going to run?

LOL, I like them all to tell the truth as long as they are American made. Lets face it Ford does make a good truck. But them Rustangs have to go. LOL

I hate fart can imports with the shopping cart...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-20-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,887
Posted By rawley2

Re: My lb9 mod list what is she going to run?

Just have fun that's all that matters. I wish I could afford to drag race still. I guess I could if I was doing what your doing but I always had to have BB Mopars. Not cheap to build or blow-up.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-20-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By rawley2

Re: Shiny new BMW M6

Reminds me of the time I almost lost to a Ford Taurus SHO.

The guy revved his V6 at me and I laughed. I seen the SHO but had no idea. I drive a Mercury Sable as my daily driver so I thought I know...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By rawley2

Re: I need a set of stock front hubs

http://www.flynbye.com/catalog/c1_p1.html

Take a look there and see if anything is like yours.

I don't recommend buying anything from that asshat but if gives you an idea whats out there.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By rawley2

Re: I need a set of stock front hubs

Yes our stock breaks look like that.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By rawley2

Re: I need a set of stock front hubs

Some are turning down the rotor and turning it into a hub.

Others are buying hubs and spindles from places like bigbreakupgrade.com

Check the break board right under this one on the main page.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,733
Posted By rawley2

Re: Koni Yellow shocks/struts installed

I wonder if there has ever been a bad review of them. LOL

How about a neutral review.

I dont pretend to know what they do that makes them so special but whatever it is they do it well.

I...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-20-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 86,016
Posted By rawley2

Re: White Performance, Skip White?

I see this stuff then I don't see a NEG on eBay for it.

I think you have like 90 days to leave feedback.

Also the only 406 I see comes dressed with valve covers intake and carb. It about the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By rawley2

Re: I need a set of stock front hubs

That has to be it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By rawley2

Re: I need a set of stock front hubs

Just about every discount parts store has them. They are pretty cheap and the fact that they are also your break rotors I would just change the rotors.

I just checked. Rockauto.com has them...
Forum: Interior
05-20-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,048
Posted By rawley2

Re: INTEREST IN NEW REPRODUCTION 87-89 molded GTA door panels

Please don't forget the door pockets on them.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By rawley2

Re: clattering steering wheel

It could be MANY things.

Jack your car up and see what is loose.

or

Have someone move the wheel back and forth and you look and whats loose under the car.

Really hard to guess but when...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By rawley2

Re: Koni's Yellows might be UNDERpriced?

I seen them and do think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Problem is

I cruise a lot in Memphis (about an hour away) and also road trip to Gatlinburg, Atlanta, Birmingham, and New...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By rawley2

Re: Koni's Yellows might be UNDERpriced?

There is a back road here with a bad dip. The other side of that dip is all scared up from all the cars that have bottomed out on it.

My car would for sure bottom out on it and has left at least...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By rawley2

Re: Koni's Yellows might be UNDERpriced?

I have not got 100 miles on mine yet but I can say I did not know shocks/struts could be that good.
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By rawley2

Re: what kinda body kit is this

It's a 6 cyl car. Plus, I say let them it gives me cheap parts and with less on the road my kids can sell mine for more money someday.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,365
Posted By rawley2

Re: >>Re-installing front spring tips<<

WOW,,

Glad I replaced mine with weight jacks. I put everything in place by hand. Both control arm bolts and the ball joint. Then 30 turns with a 1/2" extension and bang I lowered my car one inch...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-18-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By rawley2

Re: New front coil springs or not?

Just use them over.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-18-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,260
Posted By rawley2

Re: UMI STB, Founder Caster Plate Fitment Issue?

I got ya, The whole front is flexing/twisting some.
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