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Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-23-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,062
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Roll call

I still check in from time to time, though it has been years since I've had a thirdgen. I'd own another in a heartbeat if I could. I have completely gone over to the dark side with a 17 Mustang GT. ...
Forum: Canadian Region
06-01-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,573
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Private 3rd gen junk yard up for sale

Been a long time since i was on the forum - I was one of the originals who came from the old website 25ish years ago...dang time flys...anyways I found something I wanted to share with the 3rd gen...
Forum: History / Originality
07-15-2016, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

1987 Players Trans Am

I found this ad for this car online. Thought someone here might be interested in it. I have no other info on it, nor do I know the seller.
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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-12-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

T5 setup for sale

I have a T5 setup that I bought off another member here for sale. V8 NWC T5 from an 87 Formula. Comes with pretty much everything to swap from a 700R4. I just had the flywheel resurfaced and have a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-06-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: L98 Performace parts/ SBC stuff

Sorry, yes they are the self-aliging type.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-31-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

L98 Performace parts/ SBC stuff

Going a different direction with my car so I have some parts for it I'd like to sell.


UMI adjustible Torque Arm. This mounts to the factory locations, black power coat. sold

Trick flow 7.500...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-19-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: 700R4 parts

The pan itself is about 1" deeper than a stock pan I would guess. My car was lowered a fair bit. I cut a 1/2 coil off of a set of moog 5662 front springs, and I'm also running a .5" longer than stock...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-18-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

700R4 parts

I have a deep polished aluminum transmission pan for a 700R4 transmission. Decent shape. $50 Shipped

Also have a B&M SFI certified 153 tooth flexplate for 87+ SBC. Not sure on the certification...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
02-12-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Ted Gerlach - $450 item not received

I had the trans shipped to a holding depot near the US/Canada border, and it is sitting there. I got an email from the depot saying it was in about an hour after I made my orignal post. I called the...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
02-11-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Ted Gerlach - $450 item not received

Thanks all. I know of Ted's reputation on this board, which has been all positive that I have seen. I may have been quick to jump with this post and I believe the issue has been resolved now. I...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
02-11-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Ted Gerlach - $450 item not received

Dec 10 sent $450 for a used complete T5 setup out of an 87 Formula. I have received 2 boxes of misc parts for the swap, but still have yet to receive the transmission itself. Ted has claimed it was...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-11-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,414
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: parting out 87 formula 5-speed

appears trans was shipped, I retract my previous statements.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-17-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

700R4 Transmission Tools and deep pan

I was going to rebuild my 700r4 at home, but went with a manual transmission instead. I bought 2 of the tools needed to pull an input clutch spring compressor and the rear clutch spring compressor....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-08-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,922
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Selecting Strut Mounts

I'm not an expert so maybe someone might be able to confirm this for us, but if you wanted to keep your existing ride height, but give your suspension more travel, or bring that travel back closer to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-03-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,090
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Help me get MOOG springs in :(

I have almost the same setup on my car, same rims, LS1 brakes etc. I cut about 1/2 coil of the front springs and they went in fine.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-24-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: which 700R4 to build out of two cores

Well i started taking the core apart to see what I had and the good news is that its not an 86 700R4, its one of the 87 up ones and looks identical to the one that is in my car now. Bad news is that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-16-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

which 700R4 to build out of two cores

The 700R4 in my 87 IROC went south a few weeks ago, only had 1st and reverse gear. Since I bought the car about a year ago, I've had problems with the TV cable and always needing to reset it, as the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-18-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: T5 Trans V8 Non/WC

pm sent
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-14-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,692
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Do I need to install the black cover on my new struts??

the stock dust covers wouldn't work with my Koni's and UMI strut mounts. I left them off.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
09-12-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,867
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Anyone Do DYNO Tuning?

What do you have all done to your car? Most places won't work on these cars anymore as the technology is pretty old. You are probably best off to get the equipment to do it yourself. If you are...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,045
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: UMI SFC and SLP exhaust issues?

Thanks for the replies. I had the shop that did the work leave the cross piece out as there was no way it would have cleared the y-pipe. Car is really tight now :)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,045
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

UMI SFC and SLP exhaust issues?

Anyone running the UMI SFC's and SLP headers/y-pipe and run into clearance issues with the passenger side SFC? The shop I had install the SFC said the cross over bar that comes for the passenger SFC...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-19-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,922
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Movetech suspension/steeering anyone?

I've used the tie rod ends. They appear to be built as well as the Moog or TRW ones I have used in the past. So far so good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,134
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: what is a 3500+ stall??

Its the stall speed the torque converter for an automatic transmission is rated for. When you pick a cam, they are usually made to make power within a certain rpm range. Bigger cams make power higher...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 645
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Thinking of buying a third gen. Which one?

I'd say just try and find the cleanest/best running car you can for your budget and let that be your dictating factor if you are comfortable working on either. The TPI cars are a bit more effort to...
Forum: History / Originality
07-26-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Relevance

I'd say the $20-$30k range would be possible for a few limited models of 3rd gens..ie TTAs, Firehawks. I don't think production numbers or rare options will dictate the value so much as does general...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-13-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Performance TPI bits

SOLD
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-13-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,093
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: 333882 heads or stock heads?

Port the stock heads, the 882 were free for a reason. I believe the factory iron L98 heads on your car have 64cc chambers. You'll loose a ton of compression with the 882s. Even if you have them...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-11-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Performance TPI bits

SOLD

I'm selling an intake manifold I bought off ebay last year. I'd like to sell it complete as its been ported as a set. I did not port them myself. It consists of an Edelbrock base manifold,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Question about cramming an engine (I searched first)

You can reuse them if you need to. Just try and keep them in the same spots as before.
Forum: TPI
07-06-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Quick Plenum / Throttle body question

Hi there,

I just need to confirm that a early TB (87 IROC) will not work with a newer style plenum (90-92 w/Map sensor port).

I bought a matched ported edelbrock base manifold, ported SLP...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,741
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Pulls to right after alignment.

Did the shop give you a print out with the alignment specs on it?
Forum: TPI
06-11-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

EGR vacuum line question

Hi there. I have my EGR disabled in my tune, but I need to keep the valve for appearance reasons. On the EGR solinoid, there are 2 vacuum lines that run into it. One comes off the egr valve itself,...
Forum: TPI
06-11-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 19,746
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: TPI's With After Market Heads & Cam?

I picked up a fully ported/matched set of edelbrock lower manifold, SLP runners, and a plenum for under $400.
Forum: Body
06-01-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,203
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Repainting 87 Formula in garage paintbooth

The car looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it all finished. The SPI stuff seems to be the way to go for a quality DIY paint job.

If you don't mind me asking, How much did it cost to build the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,145
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: what lsa makes more power?

What is the purpose of the car? Daily driver, weekend toy etc? Also I see you have a 700R4 in your profile, is it stock? Any plans for a converter? Any idea on gears?

Assuming you have 2.73's and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-30-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: All around budget suspension

+1

You seem to have a pretty decent base to start working off of for a fun daily. If you upgrade your rims tires, look at 16 or 17 rims. You can still get decent rubber in the factory 16" sizes,...
Forum: TPI
05-29-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 19,746
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: TPI's With After Market Heads & Cam?

I have a 355 with trick flow 195s an LT4 Hot Cam, ignition, full exhaust in my 87 IROC. It has a bone stock TPI intake on it. Stock 700R4 and converter, with the 3.27 gears in the 9-bolt. Last fall I...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-26-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,919
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

$32b $6E datastream / logging questions

I'm running TunerPro 5.0 with an Ostrich 2 in my 87 IROC. Is there a way to disable the MAF High Diagnostic circut in $6E? I have a $32b xdf which has a flag option to do this. I've been getting...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-08-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,045
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Caster question

If your making your own mounts, I would try and copy one of the existing designs. They allow for additional caster adjustment over the stock ones. Most of the recommended alignment settings I found...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,315
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: how much horsepower should i make?

I had a motor similar to that in my old 85 Z28. Same cam, fully ported 305 heads, larger valves etc with all the other usual bolt on stuff. I had 4.10 gears and the car would run 13.7s@100mph
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,400
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Can anyone verify if my timing is correct? (pictures included)

Been a while since i've timed an engine, but I'm pretty sure the big jagged gap with the hole beside it is "0". Anything above that is BTDC, anything below is ATDC. I believe the marks are usually in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,294
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

How much fuel line do i need

hi there,

I've spent the better part of the afternoon searching for this answer, but I haven't found an answer so I figured I'd post.

The fuel lines in my car need replacing (87 TPI car). I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-01-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,697
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Car won't center itself? Steering

You can adjust the steering box to take some of the slack out. There should be a jam nut with a set screw on the top of it. Loosen the jam nut off, then with an allen key, turn the screw in until it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-29-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

TPI Throttle body

looking for a stock TPI throttle body for a 87 Camaro. Also looking for a tps sensor, so if you have it with it, it would be nice.

Thanks

Kevin
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,273
Posted By Kevin Vandevenne

Re: Why is my car jacked up?

Something is wrong with the front springs for sure. The rear end looks roughly the same as my camaro did with stock Moog 5665 springs in the back.

As suggested make sure they are indexed, but...
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