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Forum: Body
07-16-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,725
Posted By Mikerace15

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Yes I did. Got it when I was 14 and I STILL have it.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-16-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By Mikerace15

Re: 91 firebird swap questions

I did a T-5 swap on my 88 IROC. And it was a piece of cake. The hardest part was making sure I cut the hole in the trans tunnel in the right place and making it the correct size. And mind you I was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 324
Posted By Mikerace15

Ignition problem.

Did basic tune up on 88 Iroc. 305 TPI 5 spd, After I was done it ran terrible missing like hell at idle and missing the whole way up the revs and back fires though intake. First thought was plug...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-14-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 355
Posted By Mikerace15

700R4 Trans compleat MAKE OFFER! Located in N.J.

Trans works but ONLY HAS 1st and 2nd foward gears. Revese works just fine, Will not shift in to 3rd or 4th gear. Was told it needed a rebuild and I did a t5 swap instead. With the 700r4 comes the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mikerace15

got it all back together and everythings perfect....

got it all back together and everythings perfect. Thanks for the help.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mikerace15

well It turns out that the ignition switch had...

well It turns out that the ignition switch had just slid back. I loosened up the 8mm bolt that holds it in place and slide it forward and now its working perfectly. Makes me wish I dug a little...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mikerace15

thanks, I'll check it out tommrow when I get out...

thanks, I'll check it out tommrow when I get out of work.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mikerace15

are you referring to the ignition switch? Is...

are you referring to the ignition switch? Is there a way to test it or do I just replace it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mikerace15

Key Stuck in Ignition

Well yesterday the key got stuck in the lock position, couldent turn it at all. So today I replaced the ignition lock cylinder and now it is stuck in the run position, it wont let me turn it to lock...
Forum: Cooling
04-21-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By Mikerace15

My a/c is working again. I evacuated the flushed...

My a/c is working again. I evacuated the flushed the system before refilling with R-134a, and its blowing ice cold air.
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By Mikerace15

So basically, if I flush my current system...

So basically, if I flush my current system completely, I can use my existing, compressor, accumulator, and orfice tube?
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By Mikerace15

A/C retrofit

I am looking to retrofit my A/C system. It is currently a dry system with no R12 left in it. I picked up a retrofit kit that came with the new R-134a fittings and a 8oz bottle of synthetic ester...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 731
Posted By Mikerace15

Posi Rebuild

well lately my car hasent been launching the way it used to and I suspected the posi might be going and today I confrimed it with a "one wheeled wonder" burnout. I have an 88 iroc with the g80 axle...
Forum: Body
10-11-2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Mikerace15

thanks for the comments, It really wasent as hard...

thanks for the comments, It really wasent as hard as I thought, I just followed the tech article on this site. Now I plan on recovering the sail panels and sun visors, but that probably wont get...
Forum: Body
10-10-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Mikerace15

And heres what it looks like now. Took me about...

And heres what it looks like now. Took me about 4 hours including curing time for the adhesive. (also changed the bulb in my dome light while I was in there:) )
Forum: Body
10-10-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Mikerace15

Recovered my headliner today.

Well I finally got tired of having the headliner saggining on my head while driving.

heres what it looked like before:
Forum: Body
10-04-2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By Mikerace15

88-90 IROC-Z decal placement

I just got my door decals today for my '88 IROC and want to know exactly where to put them. I know they go to the rear of the door but I would like to know exactly where. If anyone has any...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-15-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By Mikerace15

Well Its obious that I should ditch the 305. I...

Well Its obious that I should ditch the 305. I plan on looking through the local salvage yards this weekend for a 350 block. Is there any particualr casting years I should look for? and what would...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-14-2005, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By Mikerace15

I currently have a full hooker cat-back system....

I currently have a full hooker cat-back system. no headers though. I am looking to keep the TPI intake system. So what kind of tpi 350 can I build for $3000?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-11-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By Mikerace15

Well I really dont want to get into nitros, so it...

Well I really dont want to get into nitros, so it looks like the 300 rwhp is out. How about 300 hp at the crank? Im figuring this would be alot cheaper. I've been doing some math lately and figure...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-08-2005, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By Mikerace15

Need help making a choice.

I currently have an '88 IROC with a tired 305 TPI in it. I plan on pulling the engine out over the winter but cant decide what to put back in. I want to keep the TPI intake and have approx 300...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-30-2005, 08:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 686
Posted By Mikerace15

Yea I figured Id kill the focus, can't wait to...

Yea I figured Id kill the focus, can't wait to shut him up. I think I'll go up against the RX8 just for the fun of it. Not quite sure how well he can drive stick, so I might have a slight chance.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-29-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 686
Posted By Mikerace15

2 Race Matchups

I have 2 friends that want to race My IROC.
My Car:
1988 IROC
305 TPI
68,000
4 spd auto
Muffler Removed, Full tune up done last week.
Posi Rear

Oponent 1:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Mikerace15

pickup coil tested good so Im guessing it has to...

pickup coil tested good so Im guessing it has to be the ignition module. Does anyone know of a good aftermarket one or should I just stick with the factory GM part?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Mikerace15

Is there any way I can test these 2 items to find...

Is there any way I can test these 2 items to find out if one of them has indeed gone bad?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2005, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Mikerace15

I replaced the bolts that attached the cables to...

I replaced the bolts that attached the cables to the battery terminals and now it stops getting hot. The car still has a no start condition. It just keeps turning over and fires once every couple...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Mikerace15

Wierd problem

Car cranks and wont start, I have a weak spark off the distributor. I took off the distributor cap and cleaned off all the points. Still wont start. For some reason the negitive terminal on the...
Forum: Electronics
03-13-2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Mikerace15

You were right, the fuseable link poped. I...

You were right, the fuseable link poped. I replaced it and the car now has power, but still wont start. Im getting fuel becuse dried off the plugs put them back in cranked the motor again and the...
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Mikerace15

Oh and I guess I should mention that my mothers...

Oh and I guess I should mention that my mothers car occupies the garage and my camaro is forced to sit outside, nightime temperatures have beend in the 18-25 degree range for a few days now. and the...
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2005, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Mikerace15

Car Has no power at all

Car is a 1988 305 TPI Iroc. Car started yesterday, went to start it today, and it would crank over but wouldent start, volt meter was reading low so I charged the battery for a while. Went to try...
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2005, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 572
Posted By Mikerace15

Nevermind I found the problem.

Nevermind I found the problem.
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2005, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 572
Posted By Mikerace15

Gauge Lights Problem

My Gauge lights on my 88 IROC just stoped working today. All other blinkers, brake lights dome lights, everything else still works. I thought it was a fuse but they all look good. There is one...
Forum: TPI
12-19-2004, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By Mikerace15

ok I ran the car for a good half hour today, the...

ok I ran the car for a good half hour today, the oil dosent turn white any more but it still blows smoke for about 5 minutes then stops, should I still be concerned?
Forum: TPI
12-17-2004, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By Mikerace15

The Engine was cold when I flushed the radiator,...

The Engine was cold when I flushed the radiator, I filled it with a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water.
Forum: TPI
12-16-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By Mikerace15

Not Sure What to think

I just bought my first car, an red 88 IROC with the 305 TPI, it has been sitting since april, started occasonaly, but not driven. I changed the oil and filter and flushed and filled the radiator. ...
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