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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-25-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,517
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Re: 5.3L LM7 Swap

Or this....

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/products/Bellhousing%2C-Quicktime-83%252d92-305%7B47%7D350-SBC%7B47%7DBBC-Bellhousing-%7B47%7D-Scattershield-to-Factory-T5.html
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-26-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,517
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Re: 5.3L LM7 Swap

You would need to account for more than the shifter being off. What about the torque arm mount? Trans mount?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-04-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Is the rear end still available? I'm in DFW, and...

Is the rear end still available? I'm in DFW, and am interested...
Forum: Convertibles
09-27-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

83 Stello Edition For Sale

See on e bay: # 8002891684

Its not my car, nor do I know anything about it.... But I figured it was rare enough to post here so someone with genuine 3rd generation Fbody interest gets a shot at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,390
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

I'm still relatively new to TGO.org and missed...

I'm still relatively new to TGO.org and missed the age of this thread. I must have been scouring the archives to arrive at such a destination.... LOL
I really thought I was doing something.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2005, 09:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,390
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

These symptoms remind me of the time I ended up...

These symptoms remind me of the time I ended up with water in my gas tank. Contaminated or extremely aged gasoline might react the same. Correct me if I'm wrong, but...

If there is water in...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
07-11-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 753
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Did you install the 4.10's... What condition...

Did you install the 4.10's...
What condition is the rest of the rear?
I have factory discs (1986) -- Do you know if the brake mounts/backing plates are interchangeable between disc/drum?
Stock...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
07-11-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 912
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

My stock rear is on its last leg (the 5 speed...

My stock rear is on its last leg (the 5 speed swap hasn't helped!)
My car is an 86 w/ 26 spline axles.
Shifty, you wouldn't happen to have a set of 28 spline axles to go along with the gears/posi?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2005, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

3.42 / T5 speedo gears

I recently swapped the auto in my 3.42 geared 86 IROC to a t5. My tires are the stock 245/50/16's (which are similar in height to yours.) You need the 7 tooth drive gear usually dark purplish blue)...
Forum: Power Adders
05-31-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,233
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

anxiously awaiting

anxiously awaiting
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-05-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 901
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Also, what condition is the clutch/flywheel in? ...

Also, what condition is the clutch/flywheel in? I've had some older 4 speeds that were finicky about the flywheel surface. The clutch would grab really early upon release on the high spots on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-05-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 901
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

I've got some odd vibrations as well. I just...

I've got some odd vibrations as well. I just swapped a T5 into my 86 IROC.

Need some more details.....

Does the shifter move (as if the trans mount/motor mounts are bad?)
It goes away in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2005, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Thats a good question. I tried to get the...

Thats a good question. I tried to get the freakin thing out when the trans was apart, but without the trans being mounted to something it was hard to get any leverage. I didn't have a vice, and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-05-2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Not trying to steal the thread, but... Thought...

Not trying to steal the thread, but... Thought this might be a valid question.

I've just installed a T5 in place of the 700R4 in my 86 IROC.

I don't remember how I installed the TOB, as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2005, 05:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,097
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Removing the metal plate makes the height...

Removing the metal plate makes the height difference between the two mounts less of an issue, thereby maintaining the proper driveline geometry while still being able to use the stiffer poly mount. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2005, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

thanks confuzed for the quick reply, I...

thanks confuzed for the quick reply,

I didn't know if there were some other way to monitor the fluid level (ya know how creative gear heads get, thought maybe something easy was an option...)
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2005, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

T5 fluid issues

I just completed the 700R4 to T5 conversion on my 86 IROC. Thanks for all of the advice/help TGO! I'm running a 1352-175 T5 (Out of an 88 IROC, world class yada yada 2nd design.) The fill plug on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,097
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Re: Re: ES Poly Trans mount

This is a little off thread, but....
Yep -- I think yer right. I just spent most of the night jacking around with my driveshaft trying to get the vibrations down. With the T5, the vibrations are...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

I've had a similar sound come from a few...

I've had a similar sound come from a few different things. Panhard, control arm, and trans mount. Check the torque on the bolts too. Don't overlook the exhaust as well.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-26-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,097
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

ES Poly Trans mount

I bought the poly mount a while back when I was running the stock 700R4, and I immediately removed it right afer the initial installatoin. The massive vibration was totally unacceptable. It made...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

1986 LB9 RMS

Mine is 1 piece. My block is stock, but I may have a "later" block, as mine has the spider mounts in the lifter valley for a roller cam and the bolt holes under the timing chain cover for a roller...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-15-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 198
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

check hawks

www.hawksthirdgenparts.com

Its even on sale right now I think.
Forum: TPI
04-15-2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

updated

I have seen this car online, but have no idea where. It was the owners homepage. I do believe that it now has an LSX.
Forum: Power Adders
04-09-2005, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,806
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

thanks for the clarification

Cool, thanks for the information. My friend is a Procharger dealer and he is harrassing me to go S/C instead of turbo. His are all centrifigul style (as far as I know), so I guess my comments...
Forum: FAQ Board
04-09-2005, 02:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,369
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Are these dyno smog checks?

Here's my smog experience.

Until 2001, I lived in a rural area in MO, so the inspection was visual only, no sniffer. Over a period of a couple of days, my car started losing power, and...
Forum: Power Adders
04-07-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,806
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Go Turbo.

Turbos can produce max/full boost much lower in the rpm range. SC's inherently are setup (by pulley sizes) to produce max boost much later in the rpm range-- if they produced max boost early (like a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,479
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Chet's sig.

Yes Chet runs 14's. But he did say that he pretty much got walked, and let off as he was running out of room. I'm sure most everyone here has won a race in which they were just messin around, or...
Forum: Power Adders
04-07-2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

They didn't start using the Mitsi turbos until...

They didn't start using the Mitsi turbos until 88. All garrett T3's before 88.
Forum: Power Adders
04-07-2005, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

check out www.thedodgegarage.com

If these are GArrett T3 turbo's, and NOT mitsubishi or VNT type, they can support more than 150. Turbo dodge's came with either a 2.2 or 2.5 liter, rated at 174 hp for the turbo II 2.2 liter version...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2005, 03:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,479
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Don't discount these Hondas.

Don't hate me for this post because I am new, or because the subject matter is not so tantalizing. Please :-) Just throwing in my 2 cents.

Disclaimer -- I grew up on old school muscle, but...
Forum: Power Adders
04-06-2005, 10:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,233
Posted By LB9_IROCZ28

Interested... Yes!

I've been an avid reader since Oct 2004, but technically this is my first post here.

My rundown: 86 IROC LB9, G92 auto (only need a new starter and pilot bushing to complete my WC T5 swap),...
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