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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-21-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By Anvil

I know what your saying,but the most important...

I know what your saying,but the most important thing in my car IS- MY HEAD!If you get the newest helmet- Snell 2005-,you could probably use it for up to 10 more years depending on regulations.Thats...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-21-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By Anvil

Yeah, helmets are pricey.I just priced out a full...

Yeah, helmets are pricey.I just priced out a full face Bell with a Snell 2005 rating-$450 CDN.But then again, a wheelchair costs even more!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-21-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By Anvil

I think I read an article on that Trans Am at...

I think I read an article on that Trans Am at Bonneville in 1989.As I remember, they had a problem with the door glass popping out at the top(not sure what speed this happened at).The fix was a small...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 66,069
Posted By Anvil

I have unseized farm tractor engines. A lot of...

I have unseized farm tractor engines. A lot of patience and WD 40.Constant pressure helps.I wedged in a crowbar to the flywheel and tied a weight to the end of the crowbar. Every couple of days I...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-03-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By Anvil

I've used D.D.Eagles on hwy11 (just south of...

I've used D.D.Eagles on hwy11 (just south of Bradford,North of Bathurst Street)with good results.But as always,be cautious with any new garages you deal with.They've always been fair and honest with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By Anvil

Had the same problem with my car.It had sat for a...

Had the same problem with my car.It had sat for a couple of years.Sand or wire brush all the pulley grooves until all the rust is gone.This fixed my problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2005, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,059
Posted By Anvil

Toughest job -5 hours install exhaust(from cat...

Toughest job -5 hours install exhaust(from cat back to rear of car)and replace water pump on a'87 buick Electra wagon in the November rain on a gravel driveway. Finished at 2am went to work at 4:45...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,567
Posted By Anvil

Another option is to let a shop put the bottom...

Another option is to let a shop put the bottom end together and you can put the heads,intake,distributor, water pump,and carb/tpi on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2005, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By Anvil

If it is detonation or ping, try using a higher...

If it is detonation or ping, try using a higher grade of gas,try premium.(91 octane or higher).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2005, 12:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,804
Posted By Anvil

When you say you have power to the starter, does...

When you say you have power to the starter, does that mean you have power at the starter end of the cable or at the battery end of the cable?You need power at the starter end. It might be a bad...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-26-2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,045
Posted By Anvil

I'm a driving instructor.I have 3 cars,including...

I'm a driving instructor.I have 3 cars,including a'84 Z28, a Suburban, and a Mustang for teaching in.I buy more than 10,000 liters of gas a year. Gas prices are hurting me every day!!
Forum: History / Originality
08-22-2005, 10:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,004
Posted By Anvil

Motivation

I tend to break projects down into smaller pieces.Such as doing front brakes one weekend and rears next weekend.I think it is really important to drive your car in between repairs/modifications this...
Forum: Body
08-20-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By Anvil

I just went to the local dealership to inquire...

I just went to the local dealership to inquire about PN25052189(145MPH) gauge cluster.Was quoted $357.00 CANADIAN (I am just north of Toronto,Ontario) He didn't know if he could get it or not..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,789
Posted By Anvil

I would try 10w40 first then 20w50. the 20w50...

I would try 10w40 first then 20w50. the 20w50 takes a long time to get around the engine especially when the weather starts to get colder. Both the 20w50 and 10w40 will help get the compression back...
Forum: Cooling
08-11-2005, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By Anvil

The air dam on my '84 Z-28 HO simply bolted to...

The air dam on my '84 Z-28 HO simply bolted to the bottom of my lower rad support.Your '87 might have some additional ducting that mine doesn't have. However if I had to fab up something I'd...
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By Anvil

Apparently there were two versions-short ...

Apparently there were two versions-short 1982-1986???
and a taller version for the later years .Taller is better, but sticks down lower.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,088
Posted By Anvil

Generally speaking,any kind of modifications will...

Generally speaking,any kind of modifications will bump you up a category.The really competitive cars (in stock class) will be less than 2 years old and will also be the strongest optioned on that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-06-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,759
Posted By Anvil

Stabilizer link/end link -same thing. Check to...

Stabilizer link/end link -same thing. Check to see that each end link, left and right, look the same.By that I mean there should be a bushing on top and on bottom of swaybar and on top and bottom of...
Forum: Body
08-06-2005, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Anvil

Most of the time it is the hood cable...

Most of the time it is the hood cable stretching.;
I went to the fishing dept. in the hardware store and bought crimp-on fishing line weights. I used one about 3/8" ,crimped it on between the end...
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