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Forum: Engine Swap
10-11-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By UVA3rdGen

LS1 all the way. Then if you still want more put...

LS1 all the way. Then if you still want more put new heads and cam in and you will have 450hp.
Forum: Brakes
02-26-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,344
Posted By UVA3rdGen

F=MA, the same applies with decelleration soo A =...

F=MA, the same applies with decelleration soo A = F/M. The less wieght you have the less force that has to be applied to the brakes and inturn the less force your tires have to exert onto the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 177,426
Posted By UVA3rdGen

LS1 IROCZ, i like how you fab'd the mounts. The...

LS1 IROCZ, i like how you fab'd the mounts. The other method I have seen is welding on a U-shaped mount onto a bolted in plate to accept the LS1 motor mounts. Same principle applies though, how did...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-08-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 177,426
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Re: Re: LS1 Question and answer

Also your speedo will NOT work if it is mechanical.

Most cars that do the swap it raises the front. Taking 110lbs of the springs should let them sit a little easier. On G-body's it raises the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 177,426
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Q. If you weld on the mounts, how do you ensure...

Q. If you weld on the mounts, how do you ensure that the motor and tranny are on straight and true?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-29-2002, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,061
Posted By UVA3rdGen

seems like it would work

the main question: is it more cost effective then standard crate motors? That is a tough call, unless you can find a low mileage one for less then a new standard L98 longblock The lt1 intake used...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-10-2002, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 651
Posted By UVA3rdGen

LincolnHawk, not sure I follow what, if anything...

LincolnHawk, not sure I follow what, if anything you are saying. And yes it is more cost effect to put myself on my parents plan, whats your point?
Forum: History / Originality
01-10-2002, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By UVA3rdGen

If anything it is worth its weight in parts. I...

If anything it is worth its weight in parts. I just do not have the time, space, or heart to part out a perfectly fine working car. I really would like to get atleast 7k, so I can pay for one...
Forum: History / Originality
01-09-2002, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By UVA3rdGen

yet another what is my car worth post

insurance is killing me, i want to keep my car but those bastards are sucking me dry. It is a 92 Z28 305 T5 G92 3.4 posi, 4 disc factory car.

cool parts =
It is built for race/street (fully...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-09-2002, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 651
Posted By UVA3rdGen

doh

Well no luck with the collectors, i am screwed. I live in NOVA which is hell for insurance, rated second worst driving in the country. My insurance is actually 2,100 a year, and between that and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-05-2002, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 651
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Insurance for less then 1k?

My insurance is killing me, i have to sell my car or change plans bad. The worst part is I never drive my car, i put maybe one thousand miles a year on my car. My current insurance company...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-02-2002, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By UVA3rdGen

What makes your RPMs increase?

How does your motors RPMs actually increase? I know there is more to it then just opening the throttle becuase little briggs and straton motors run WOT all the time and you can still adjust the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2001, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 622
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I used to work at one of AA superstores, we...

I used to work at one of AA superstores, we rarely sold those crate motors. They are just rebuilt cores, so in therory it will be like a factory motor. Maybe not to the same tolerances though. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2001, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Same here, helicoils worked for me. The helicoil...

Same here, helicoils worked for me. The helicoil tap fit perfectly into a 12 point 5/16 socket, it made taping it sooo much easiers. Do not over torque those helicoils though, they do not sit all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2001, 12:56 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 20,448
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Not a myth, just a funny story. Me and my brother...

Not a myth, just a funny story. Me and my brother need to stop talking about cars infront of my mom, it is amazing what she has picked up. I drained the oil on my lawn mower last winter and...
Forum: History / Originality
12-05-2001, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I am in Charlottesville right now, but I will be...

I am in Charlottesville right now, but I will be in Vienna over the christmas break. I would happily show you my car sometime. The car was diffinitely always purple, under the carpets, beneath the...
Forum: History / Originality
12-04-2001, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I am totally sure the car was always purple, no...

I am totally sure the car was always purple, no one but the factory could have painted the interior, and beneath the weather stripping. Final question, do must people have such inaccurate RPOs?
Forum: History / Originality
12-04-2001, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Thanks for all the help so far guys. ok it...

Thanks for all the help so far guys.

ok it this is what i could gather. RPO code VIN matches VIN upfront. more then 1/2 my RPO codes do not match up.

My car is a 92 Z-28, hawiian orchid

I...
Forum: History / Originality
12-03-2001, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By UVA3rdGen

man have I got a mystery on my hands (Very long, need help)

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This is really long, if you just want to skim it or can answer off the bat this is my problem
1)everything buy my RPOs point to a 1LE, what on earth is going...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2001, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Ya, I am his brother, and I have rebuilt and port...

Ya, I am his brother, and I have rebuilt and port and polished my LB9 heads. I did not know you could clean up the vavle seats yourself. I was always told that if you nick the valve seats good,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2001, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,406
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Not sure if this is going to help, but the...

Not sure if this is going to help, but the previous owner of my car against the SCCA showroom stock rules modified my 1LE gastank with additional baffling to ensure fueling on a low tank in high-g...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2001, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,590
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Cool, but one last question, why can't you just...

Cool, but one last question, why can't you just do it on the car? Why does it have to been in a vice is basically when you push the brake is does the same thing?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2001, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,590
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Replacing Master Cylinder, how do you bench bleed?

Hey guys, long time no post, primarly becuase I have been to dang broke to buy anything for my car. So why did my new master cylinder come with two plastic caps that thread into the holes? Do they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2001, 03:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,065
Posted By UVA3rdGen

suck it ...

suck it https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/tongue.gif
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2001, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By UVA3rdGen

haaa, I bet that scared you pretty good. Put...

haaa, I bet that scared you pretty good. Put some teflon tape around some of the threads when you put it back in to prevent leaks and make sure it does not rattle out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2001, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 361
Posted By UVA3rdGen

GEOCITIES pics do not work

GEOCITIES pics do not work
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2001, 12:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,065
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Get a toyota for a daily driver and if you want a...

Get a toyota for a daily driver and if you want a light car, that is fast and has dual exhuast factory get a Factory Five 427 Kit Car, durable and very very fast for a reasonable price. Not to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-17-2001, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Cruz'N Bruz'R you should give ohms law a little...

Cruz'N Bruz'R you should give ohms law a little bit more credit. Sure at 1,000,000 volts a little amps can do wonders, but at 12 volts its going to take a lot to even throw your arm back. But it is...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-10-2001, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 283
Posted By UVA3rdGen

going to track for first time, quick question

So I am going to take my brothers 350 89 IROC with mild mods to the strip for the first time to spank my friends CRX which he put over 7gs into.

Question = should I use my 2 season old Auto-X...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-09-2001, 03:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 613
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I second the notion of old people being sucky a**...

I second the notion of old people being sucky a** drivers. If i see another 70s chrystler putting down a 55 mph country road at 30 I will go balistic. I say we loby congress for manditory driving...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-09-2001, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 661
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Monster Truck camaro?

I wish I could confirm, but my girlfriend swears that she saw a thirdgen (which she knows very well becuase I point out everyone I see) in N.C that was jacked up with big tires and was high off the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2001, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,641
Posted By UVA3rdGen

They did it on junkyard wars and it seem to work...

They did it on junkyard wars and it seem to work fine https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif. Do you mean the top or the entire thing? I am curious how that would look, could you post...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2001, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 353
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Did you take off the bolts from the serpine...

Did you take off the bolts from the serpine bracket or V-belt bracket that go into the heads? Don't be like me and forget the grounds on the back of the heads and be ready, they are a lot heavier...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2001, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I had a 98 chevy malibu(same as grand am) but my...

I had a 98 chevy malibu(same as grand am) but my brother and I managed the blow up the engine and 1 month later tranny in less then 35,000 miles (had synthetic oil to, thank *** for that warrenty). ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2001, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Need a daily driver, please help

Moderators sorry about the sudden string of non 3rd gen tech, but my car is out of service and I have other questions I need help on.

My 92 1LE is just not a practical daily driver. I get by now...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2001, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By UVA3rdGen

work, please work ------------------ ...

work, please work

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SCCA 1LE (http://members.aol.com/UVA3rdGen/z28.jpg)
89 IROC...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2001, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By UVA3rdGen

.. last try, I promise [This message has...

.. last try, I promise

[This message has been edited by UVA3rdGen (edited September 26, 2001).]
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2001, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By UVA3rdGen

nope, that didn't do it [This message has...

nope, that didn't do it

[This message has been edited by UVA3rdGen (edited September 26, 2001).]
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2001, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By UVA3rdGen

testing new sig w/ pics

Sorry moderators, but I wanted to see if the pics look good and I figure this was the best board to test.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2001, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By UVA3rdGen

How not to get ripped off (legally)

After getting screwed nicely on almost every large purchase I have made in my life I thought it was time to read up and see what I can do to protect myself, here is what I found so hopefully one of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-13-2001, 03:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,403
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I say strobe them at ~60+Hz, you can get them...

I say strobe them at ~60+Hz, you can get them sooo much brighter that way, infact I think if you strobe them you can run a lot more power through them(atleast I remeber jeremy telling us that one...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-12-2001, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Uck, but you know one badass transam I want from...

Uck, but you know one badass transam I want from the movies is the one that was a supercar in the Wriath(Wraith? sp?). That was a pretty damn cool body kit, especially for the 80s.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2001, 09:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,403
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I know where you live Luke! I'll give you lots of...

I know where you live Luke! I'll give you lots of beer if you install them for me https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif,

While were at it, can I have my 10 bolt back some time.

...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-11-2001, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 543
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I now get it. It is so worth the 2 hour drive,...

I now get it. It is so worth the 2 hour drive, drag racing is great. I only wish I could pay to play, right now I can only watch because I cannot afford to break something. One day though, I will...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-10-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 543
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Staging question

ok, I fully accept your chuckles at this stupid question but I went to my first drag race the other day and I was wondering what is the differance between the two lights or just one at the top of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2001, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By UVA3rdGen

12bolt or 9" for less then $1,200????

Is it possible to get a complete 12 bolt or 9" rear without the brakes for that price our am I dreaming? I really do not want a 9"(even thought technically no part in it would be f*rd), but if it is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2001, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By UVA3rdGen

Hmm, might be time to try setting it back some. ...

Hmm, might be time to try setting it back some. I only have it at 7 BTDC base. I will make sure the engine is very warm before checking it next time though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2001, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By UVA3rdGen

How many knocks is too many?

So last time I took her out for a spin (been a while now that I lost the rear..sniff) I had the scanner along with me and I used to get only a couple knocks, but now that I rebuilt the top end of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2001, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By UVA3rdGen

sweet, I learned something today. I always...

sweet, I learned something today. I always wondered why the hell that box was there. Well used to wonder until I took the whole system off.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2001, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By UVA3rdGen

I have always been amazed by the stresses also. ...

I have always been amazed by the stresses also. I suppose that is the big appeal of rotary engines, the fact that the piston(or whatever the hell they call those things in rotary engines) does not...
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