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Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-05-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 IROC-Z project car

no interest so far, will have to list it locally at some point
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-29-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 IROC-Z project car

"bump", anybody interested??, no offers?? I am negotiable
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-26-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 IROC-Z project car

Asking $10k? , negotiable, OBO
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-25-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 IROC-Z project car

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1493/14long_block_rt_top_78a240862367331c9cd29aa1cef45de3902e937b.jpg...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-25-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 IROC-Z project car

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1280x960/throttle_body_6e13bd13fd4c908b7f0f9b7e07cfd745df9cc65a.jpg...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-25-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By spacgost79

1988 IROC-Z project car

up for sale is my 88 iroc-z, it was a project car that I never finished, it is a 5.0L car that has been upgraded to a 5.7L engine, it has AFR 180cc heads with upgraded 1.55" roller cam valve springs,...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-06-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,992
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 iroc-z

pics of body condition
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-11-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,992
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 1988 iroc-z

a few pics
Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-28-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,992
Posted By spacgost79

1988 iroc-z

1988 iroc-z originally a 5.0 has been converted to 5.7 zz4 short block afr 180 heads with the roller cam spring upgrade and arp studs full comp cams valve train including stud girdle, stealth ram...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-27-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By spacgost79

Re: need understanding of upgrades vs .bin adjusments

honstly when i got the car running(about 3yrs ago) i modified my stock tune with just the basics to get the car running it is by no means tunned yet! you see i was in the proccess of buying a house...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-24-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By spacgost79

Re: need understanding of upgrades vs .bin adjusments

i am using an AEM gauge the wide band takes the place of the stock o2 and the gauge has an output to send a narrow band signal to the ecu so you dont have to install a 2nd bung in the exhaust plus...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-02-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,181
Posted By spacgost79

Re: ALDL Cable Connects with winALDL, but not TunerproRT

i also have this problem but i have the moates cable,i can connect withwin aldl but i cant seem to get tuner pro rt to connect what am i doing wrong?
Forum: Power Adders
10-13-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,562
Posted By spacgost79

Re: nitrous plate or nozzle??

not ready to get a kit yet , trying to get info and a good understanding of all my options.. ill let you know if i go this route ,thanks
Forum: Power Adders
10-07-2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,562
Posted By spacgost79

Re: nitrous plate or nozzle??

i dont think the twin nozzle plate is avail any more, at least all the pics of the plate system now all show it as being the "spray bar type", should i even consider this style? by the way i am...
Forum: Power Adders
10-01-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,562
Posted By spacgost79

nitrous plate or nozzle??

questsion for guys that have actually used any one of these type of systems!
thinking of getting a n2o kit but have never used one before so what are the pros and cons of each system ? been looking...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-27-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By spacgost79

hotpart.com(j&m) vs. umi lca brackets

hi guys , anybody using or try the lca brackets from hotpart.com??
how do they compare to umi? do the umi still have fitting issues?
thanks for any help....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-28-2008, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
Posted By spacgost79

Re: s&w subframe connectors

any pics? are you using the torque arm also? noticable difference in the stiffness? thanks
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-27-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
Posted By spacgost79

Re: s&w subframe connectors

how is the fit? any clearance issues? are you using the toque arm also?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-27-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
Posted By spacgost79

s&w subframe connectors

does anybody use these or have an experience with these, thay look like nice
product,
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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-27-2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By spacgost79

Re: no port for 9th injector?

you dont NEED to upgrade but it does help a lot their are a few updates in the
89 tune that GM put in but the car will run without it..i am using a 89 corvette tune in my car the HSR likes more...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-27-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By spacgost79

Re: no port for 9th injector?

i have the stealthram and i love it! here is what you need to know before you start: [1]the stealthram does not have a 9th injector you need to up grade your tune ( chip) to a 1989 tune, 1989 tpi...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-26-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By spacgost79

Re: fiberglass hoods ???

do you have the bolt on or pin on?? how is the underside? how good or bad was the fit? did you have to modify it at all? year one sells both the glasstek and the american sports car designs, both...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-26-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By spacgost79

Re: fiberglass hoods ???

anybody have any "american sports car designs" hoods or info?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-25-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By spacgost79

fiberglass hoods ???

looking for a 2" cowl hood for my 88 iroc, wondering witch company has the best fitting hoods and or best reputation! must be bolt on.... i have been looking at glasstek & american sports car. any...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-24-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 539
Posted By spacgost79

Re: mint power drivers door in ct

do you still have the door? what year is it? defifetly intrested...im in bridgeport
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-24-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By spacgost79

Re: bumpers in ct

any camaro fenders??
Forum: Body
02-21-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 366
Posted By spacgost79

Re: Looking for a hood

http://www.americansportscardesigns.com/3gen_camaro.shtml
Forum: DIY PROM
01-24-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,993
Posted By spacgost79

Re: tuning in open loop with wide band

can you please explain the "actual a/f vs commanded" i am using tunerpro rt
and dont i dont seem to have any table with comanded a/f. its too cold to play with the car now i am trying to read up and...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-21-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,993
Posted By spacgost79

Re: tuning in open loop with wide band

i am planing on changing the ecu back to closed loop after tuning,what im tring to do get the base tune closer to a "proper or normal" tune because the stock tune is so far off the car runs very...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-21-2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,993
Posted By spacgost79

tuning in open loop with wide band

just need to make sure i am doing this correctly, with 165 6e maf set up,
#1 disable closed loop by changing enable temp #2 clear learned blms by disconnecting batt #3 change maf tables to get a/f...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-05-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By spacgost79

Re: open loop extreamly lean

so basicly go into the maf tables and increase the values to get the a/f ratio to were it should be??? and then continue to adjust the tables after its in closed loop to get the blm's as close to 128...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By spacgost79

open loop extreamly lean

hi guys finally got my iroc on the road,and installed aem wideband.......open loop is very lean off the scale! im using 165 ecu with an ostrich 6e mask,the bin is basicly stock 89 5.7 tune with lean...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By spacgost79

Re: Is converter lock up controlled by speedo on a 89 IROC?

the speed sensor is inside the speedo head ,so whith a broken cable and the speedo not working the ecu does not know if & how fast you are moving so it cannot lock the converter ,so you are always...
Forum: Electronics
07-23-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By spacgost79

Re: Vats Bypass (yes i searched....)

if you have access to a chip burner or if you are using an emulator go into the bin file and just turn off the vatts and you will never have that problem again
Forum: Electronics
07-23-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By spacgost79

Re: New alternator in older trans am help please

you need a connector to plug into the new alternator,avail at local parts store or summit/jegs , the thick wire from the new connector will go to the batt stud in back of the alt the thin wire will...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-17-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By spacgost79

Re: Flywheel question for 350 swap

you are correct the large flywheel/pressplate setup wont fit........if you want to put the biggest clutch that will fit, mcleod makes a kit to put an 11" disk on a 153 tooth flywheel that should fit ...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-17-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,375
Posted By spacgost79

Re: 350 Tpi Swap to 383 stroker Tpi HELP!

30lbs injectors for a 383 are fine, pump gas is also fine for your engine,you will have to do some tuning for max power but the car will start and run.....
you will run into clearance prob with the...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By spacgost79

use your editing software...

use your editing software (tunerpro,tunercat,etc)to open the bins and take a good look at the timing tables etc. you will be able to pick one on your own..
Forum: DIY PROM
11-07-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,188
Posted By spacgost79

the first things i did on my car were the basics=...

the first things i did on my car were the basics=

changed the fan temps to reasonable temps(eg:220f to 195f)
if the car has a perf cam you bump up the idle as needed
you can change the temp...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-07-2005, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By spacgost79

what is the cheksum suppost to be?? in my bin it...

what is the cheksum suppost to be?? in my bin it is set for aa=disable
Forum: DIY PROM
11-07-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By spacgost79

emissions ???

how good is the (165 maf) ecm at keeping the car sniffer friendly?? running arap bin only mods to the bin so far are idle higher due to cam and adjustment made to stop the lean pop,im using a...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-05-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,371
Posted By spacgost79

tuning the $6e mask

hello still verry new to diy tunning.......have read the post on the 165 ecm (The Definitive $32 $32b Tuning Article)i am kinda confused i am running a $6e and i cant find any table (BPW FUEL vs...
Forum: TPI
11-05-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By spacgost79

87-89 will bolt right in...i have an 88 the guy...

87-89 will bolt right in...i have an 88 the guy befor me hacked the wiring,i got a 89 harness from e bay works perfect ....but remember 89 does not have a cold start inj,and the oil press switch is...
Forum: TPI
11-05-2005, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By spacgost79

ls1 inj are rated atat diff press. check out msd...

ls1 inj are rated atat diff press. check out msd web site they have a formula to convert rattings by press, so if his stock inj are ratted 22lbs @60psi at the 40psi the tpi runs at they might only...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-05-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By spacgost79

changed timing in ecm to 14 degree to match dist...

changed timing in ecm to 14 degree to match dist changed inj to 26lbs started car seems to run ok, a little hard starting compared to before ,but it still starts...got the infamos (lean pop) throgh...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2005, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By spacgost79

i orderd a aldl cable from moates, i am using...

i orderd a aldl cable from moates, i am using tuner pro whith an ostrich, i assume that this is norm , a buddy has similar set up
tried the snap-on scanner on his same prob......cable has not come ...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-01-2005, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By spacgost79

will try putting inj to 26 and ref the ecm to the...

will try putting inj to 26 and ref the ecm to the 14 deg base timing

rockers are a little noisy but i dont think that is the issue

can too much timing cause this ?? i have not changed the...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-31-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By spacgost79

headers glowing help!!!!!

hello verry new to tuning..need help, headers are glowing red at prat throttle...dont know if they are at full (dont think so)

i have a 88 iroc 165 ecu with an ostrich arap bin, tunerpro

zz4...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-07-2005, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By spacgost79

check out www.700raptor.com

check out www.700raptor.com
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-07-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By spacgost79

if the trans was overfilled when it reaches norm...

if the trans was overfilled when it reaches norm temp the fluid expands and will come out any where it can....dip stick,vent tube etc. pay close attention to the dip stick instructions
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