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Forum: Brakes
06-21-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,386
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Hawks 17" GTA w/ C6 12.8 brakes.

Still looks like more clearance then the ronal firehawk rims I have. As the pads wear, the caliper will move inward more.
Forum: Brakes
06-21-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: LS1 Upgrade with Diamond Spokes

I would go with the 1LE. The 1LE will be factory parts and brake hoses, don't see how TUV can complain. I could see how they might not like a custom bracket or hubs for the C4 brakes. There is no...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-08-2016, 03:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,549
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Looking for strut/shock advice

I had GR2s. Seemed just like a stock replacement to me. You want softer springs if you want a softer ride, but it will never be caddy soft. Generally, lowering springs are stiffer to prevent...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-08-2016, 02:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,501
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Sway bar sizes?

My 86 came with 34/23mm and the 92 came with 30/18mm. I put on 36/24mm on the 86 and moved the 34/23mm over to the 92. lol.
Forum: Car Audio
05-08-2016, 02:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,725
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: How did you conceal your underhood amplifier power wiring?

You can always cover the wire in nylon flex loom to conceal it and make it look like a stock wire.
Forum: Brakes
05-08-2016, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Squeaking Problem on front brakes.

The pads usually have a little chirper on them. Its possible your pads are worn and the chiper is rubbing on the rotor making the squeak. If so, time to replace the pads.
Forum: Brakes
05-08-2016, 02:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,173
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: whos using wilwood master cylinder?

Dont forget the stock MC is a step bore design.
Forum: Car Audio
01-20-2016, 01:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,504
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Kick panel speakers

Check Amorget's suggestion. You have to see what the mfg calls for as far as an enclosure. Some mids specifically say not to put them in an enclosure. As for the door location, you still going to...
Forum: Car Audio
01-19-2016, 01:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,504
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Kick panel speakers

I had q-forms. I never liked that strip, always looked out of place. After trying several different kinds of panels and never having any room for my left foot, I made my own patterned after the...
Forum: Convertibles
01-19-2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,794
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Have to Replace Top Due to Damage from Oil Change Employee

If you dont mind telling, what was the price difference between glass and plastic?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-18-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: TPI Speed Density Engine Harness

WHAT?!?! SOLD? How is it sold when I was the first to respond saying I was interested and requesting more info? Your supposed to go in order according to who posts first. It not like I left you...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-18-2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: TPI Speed Density Engine Harness

Aside from that, are all the other wires fine, no burnt, chaffed or rat chewed wires? You say a few connectors need to be replaced, I dont mind and long as it looks like nothing melted. Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-17-2016, 01:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: TPI Speed Density Engine Harness

I'm Interested. Do you know what the spliced wire was for?
Forum: South West Region
01-12-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,349
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: 92 B4C part out update 1/8/16

Do you know if the tank was repaired under the 91/92 leaky tank recall? I still remember the weeks of the 4 cylinder Sunbird rental waiting for the dealer to fix the tank in our 92.
Forum: South West Region
01-11-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,349
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: 92 B4C part out update 1/8/16

Is the B4C tank the baffled tank? Come with the sending unit?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-21-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,478
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Aftermarket 1LE Brakes set up

The p/n you listed on yearone points to
https://www.yearone.com/Product/1982-02-camaro/bk88

If you look at their photo, that is the 1le kit, and aside for your spindles, yours is totally...
Forum: South West Region
10-26-2015, 03:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,083
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Meet and Greet

We had 2 meets in Tucson around 2003, then no one could get a 3rd together. Don't know if it was lack of interest, people with busy schedules, etc, but it sure do remember that sunburn I got.
Forum: Members Camaros
10-12-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,721
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Diamond in the (extreme) rough

Looks good. I got a lot of gnats that materialized out of nowhere right when I was clear coating my hood. They make little "nub removers" to wack the high points off, then wet sand and buff and it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2015, 03:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 61,840
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Overheating on interstate fine in town.

If your overheating on interstate, check your airdam and make sure its secure.

Did you replace the module (ICM) that sits in the distributor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2015, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,162
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Small cap HEI pole piece removal

Do you happen to have the part number for a GM 369 ICM? Perhaps a NOS is the way to go for 100% chance of success.
Forum: South West Region
09-25-2015, 02:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,349
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: 92 B4C part out

Do you have the 700r4 for sale?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,162
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Small cap HEI pole piece removal

I'm doing my best to stay away from aftermarket. Nothing but problems.

Probably best to get the right ICM off the bat. Funny thing that V6 ICM crossref to the same Standard Brands module as a...
Forum: Brakes
09-24-2015, 02:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,562
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Rear Drum Brake Upgrades

You can replace the iron drums with lighter aluminum drums. Less rotational mass to try to stop.

The front brakes do the majority of stopping. If you get the rears to work too much, you just end...
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2015, 02:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,052
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Question about sub box volume

It doesn't matter. Most of the prefabs are particle board truck boxes. The hardest part is calculating the airspace if it has alot of weird shapes. A wedge is no problem. I have a box in the side...
Forum: South West Region
09-24-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,861
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: After 9yrs back in a Thirdgen and the 589

May I ask how much your were asking for it?
Forum: South West Region
09-24-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,349
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: 92 B4C part out

Is this the one you were trying to sell in your other post?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: For those with ac..

I've always found the stock alternators crap with all the accessories on. And the rebuilt ones even worse. My signal lights used to stop blinking when the a/c and headlights were on sitting at a...
Forum: South West Region
09-23-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,861
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: After 9yrs back in a Thirdgen and the 589

So the Phoenix thirdgen market is dead or just people are cheapskates these days?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,376
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Passenger side accessories bolt hole size on AFR heads help

The threads might not be cut right. Might want to run a bottom tap thru there and see if they clean up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Help with Fuel pump hoses

One line should goto a line that runs the the evap charcoal canister. The other line should goto a plastic tank vent valve. If both lines are capped, there must be a vented gas cap being used. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,162
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Small cap HEI pole piece removal

I got it off. Your right, no way to twist it. Used a bearing separator, wd40 and a rubber mallet. Just glad it wasn't a press fit. I'll have to check that base plate to make sure its ok. Trying...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,162
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Small cap HEI pole piece removal

I'll try to see if I can get it to pull off. I don't want to mangle the aluminum housing. Maybe some wd40 and twisting action will free it. Good to know its not pressed on.

Yeah, the pickup coil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,830
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: 1990 Corvette L98 into 1991 L98 Z28

Just use your existing wiring, ECM and intake. The small cap you can reuse too. You can delete the EGR out of the prom and not worry about hooking it up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,209
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Please please help

From that pic, it looks like the wires were spliced. I'd check those and at least replace them with some weatherproof ones.

That clamp is also wrong on the feedline for TBI. Someone must have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,162
Posted By Justins86bird

Small cap HEI pole piece removal

I need to replace the 4 pronged pole piece from a small cap HEI distributor. Is it pressed on? I don't see any other way it can be attached but I don't want to bust the housing in case there is...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-20-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,215
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Edelbrock 3860 TPI Base -Brand New

So this is slotted for both heads from the factory? How is this different from #3861? They list 3861 as High-Flo Baseplate Only (aftermarket and early model heads) and 3860 as High-Flo Baseplate...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-18-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: 90-92 tpi speed density harness

Does this include all the wiring for the emissions equipment?
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-17-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By Justins86bird

"Security" dash light

Hi,

Looking for the indicator that sits in the dash that says SECURITY.

I can send paypal.

Thanks,
Justin
Forum: Car Audio
05-03-2015, 02:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,591
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Factory Style Steering wheel radio controls on a 3rd gen

Good writeup :thumbsup:

Do the button light up at night for the radio controls?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-03-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,235
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: '89 TPI parts,MAF,serpentine,etc

Looking for this part circled in green too.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-01-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,235
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: '89 TPI parts,MAF,serpentine,etc

do you still have the throttle cable?
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-28-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 737
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Quadrajet ECU upgrade worth it?

I have a chip. It bumps up the timing and delays the TC lockup a few mph. I would just adjust your base timing and forget the chip. WOT is adjusted by the secondary hanger and rods.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 291
Posted By Justins86bird

can I swap in a serpentine style air diverter valve?

I recently swapped in a serpentine belt system instead of the v-belts. The diverter will not fit anymore (broken anyways since i snapped off the 2 vac lines). Since I have to pass visual AIR...
Forum: Brakes
02-01-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: C4HD brakes installed

I had the hubs and brackets made years ago. Got the rotors, bearings, pads and calipers from Amazon
Forum: Brakes
01-21-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By Justins86bird

C4HD brakes installed

Took off the 1LEs and put on the C4HD 13s. Got them installed. Need to bed the pads now.
Forum: TPI
12-25-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By Justins86bird

Where to get tank to filter fuel line?

The flexible part of the fuel line that runs from the tank to the filter is leaking. Does anyone make this part? The dealer says not available and I don't want to make anything up. I would just...
Forum: Car Audio
12-17-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Dash & Rear only... No kick / door speakers..

The problem with the dash speakers is that they are just so small that all they will produce is highs. Plus it will sound like all the sound is coming from the rears. If you can find some kick...
Forum: Car Audio
12-17-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,768
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: speakers in the side compartment?

Fiberglass with a 10" DVC PG Ti sub
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-28-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,837
Posted By Justins86bird

Re: Autozone.com employs baboons in the shipping department

my gaskets have come several times like that from az
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