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Body
07-31-2008, 12:20 PM
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Window rock back an forth
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matt_p
Window rock back an forth
It's like the wheels that fit in the horizontal guide on the bottom of the window are too small for the guide. Is this a known problem? Does the guide open up over time?
Oh, and does anyone know...
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Aftermarket Product Review
11-03-2007, 12:57 PM
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Transmission mount Energy Suspension
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11,165
Posted By
matt_p
Re: Transmission mount Energy Suspension
I have that mount, works great. Has close to 20,000 kms on it. I put the poly torque arm mount on at the same time. Made a big difference. It is taller but shouldn't affect anything. You can always...
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Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-15-2007, 09:32 PM
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correct intake part# for HSR!?!
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924
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matt_p
Re: correct intake part# for HSR!?!
The Patriot 195cc heads use a 1205 gasket so dont worry.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-13-2007, 08:59 PM
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Will 315's fit up front?
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903
Posted By
matt_p
Re: Will 315's fit up front?
I have a 275mm wide tire on the 17x8.5" C5 wheels. They are a bit wide. 265 should be the max.
315's wont fit upfront with cutting away wheel well material. That's what Karl Hunter said he did.
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Brakes
10-01-2007, 12:28 AM
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Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done
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matt_p
Re: Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done
4 piston rears? damn, that'll need abs wont it lol
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Is it possible to get that 4 piston caliper on the fronts? We seem to eaither have 2 or 6 piston brakes.
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Brakes
09-29-2007, 12:14 AM
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Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done
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Posted By
matt_p
Re: Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done
How come there is no way of making the internal e-brake work with this setup?
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Aftermarket Product Review
09-11-2007, 12:06 AM
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world castings aluminum block opinions
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matt_p
Re: world castings aluminum block opinions
I dont know what the 151 cam is. never seen anyone mention it. I do know they like the Voodoo cams and Harold Brookshire posts there too. Good knowledge from him.
Some guys have gotten world...
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Aftermarket Product Review
09-10-2007, 06:16 PM
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world castings aluminum block opinions
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matt_p
Re: world castings aluminum block opinions
the guys at chevelles.com hate the world block. search the forum there for what they think of it.
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Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-09-2007, 07:06 PM
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HSR Power
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1,356
Posted By
matt_p
Re: HSR Power
Your cam would like a HSR. And if you dont mind the intake swap for smog every two years then go for it.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2007, 10:53 AM
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Cleaning out the garage. Alot of stuff inside!!!
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matt_p
Re: Cleaning out the garage. Alot of stuff inside!!!
Those tires look more like 75-80%. Lots of tread there.
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Aftermarket Product Review
09-06-2007, 10:39 PM
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world castings aluminum block opinions
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1,234
Posted By
matt_p
Re: world castings aluminum block opinions
Yeah, if you want to spend the money on an aluminum block, go Gen III/IV. You'll have a way better engine.
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Suspension and Chassis
08-26-2007, 12:56 PM
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greezemonkey ???????
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matt_p
Re: greezemonkey ???????
pm him
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Aftermarket Product Review
08-24-2007, 06:25 PM
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Brodix IK180
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11,677
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matt_p
Re: Brodix IK180
pic of the ports?
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Suspension and Chassis
08-23-2007, 06:54 PM
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Torque Arm?
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767
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matt_p
Re: Torque Arm?
You can or may? Theoretically or has this happened often?
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Tech / General Engine
08-22-2007, 08:13 PM
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Insane amount of pressure in gas tank. Need advice
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1,696
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matt_p
Re: Insane amount of pressure in gas tank. Need advice
Mine hisses when I refill. Even with a vented gas gap. Which may not work.
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Suspension and Chassis
08-19-2007, 03:58 PM
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wheel help
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481
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matt_p
Re: wheel help
I think those are 85-87 iroc wheels.
Forum:
Body
08-19-2007, 12:27 PM
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too much cancer?
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matt_p
Re: too much cancer?
I agree. It's not like it's just one flat spot on the floor pan, there are multiple layers of sheet metal there in that rocker seam, and may bends and contours.
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Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2007, 06:40 PM
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1999 stock corvette wheels
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matt_p
Re: 1999 stock corvette wheels
No. Get 2" I have those corvette wheel and its 2 inches.
If you plan to do brake upgrades the 2 inch pacers will leave you room, but with the 2.25 inch ones they might go out to far.
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Cooling
08-07-2007, 01:16 AM
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New 383 stroker. Overheating
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matt_p
Re: New 383 stroker. Overheating
About time someone mentioned this. The sensor the gauge sees and the sensor the fans see are two different sensors. Our stock gauges are hardly accurate. My stock 305 gauge will peg past the red...
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Tech / General Engine
08-05-2007, 02:37 PM
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all I can do is laugh!!! Motor gone!..LONG
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matt_p
Re: all I can do is laugh!!! Motor gone!..LONG
Could very well be lifters. Move the #7 lifters to a different cylinder and the others back and the reassemble #7 valve train and see if the noise moves or not.
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Wheels and Tires
08-01-2007, 07:15 PM
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18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
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70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
Man thats a tight fit. Hope you got stiff rear springs. From the looks of it, you probably didn't need to widen the wheel to 11", 10 or 10.5 would've been enough but ohwell.
Any pic of the...
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Interior
08-01-2007, 11:48 AM
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t-top squeak
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1,002
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matt_p
Re: t-top squeak
Lexan t-tops squeak a lot. Replace them with glass t-tops and the noise will be gone. Thats what I did.
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Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2007, 11:24 AM
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FE2 guys, come on in.
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1,118
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matt_p
Re: FE2 guys, come on in.
ES make a 24mm rear bushing, but not a 36mm front.
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Suspension and Chassis
07-27-2007, 09:12 PM
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iroc suspension to RS??
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730
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matt_p
Re: iroc suspension to RS??
Not all springs are fatigued to the point of junk. My IROC fronts are fairly stiff. Ironically, the IROC rears were fatigued and the rears in my Z28 weren't. Both NNL springs.
So I went from...
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Suspension and Chassis
07-27-2007, 06:34 PM
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iroc suspension to RS??
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730
Posted By
matt_p
Re: iroc suspension to RS??
Go for it if it is cheap. I got iroc fronts springs in my z28. Definite difference. Also have the larger 36mm sway bar and 24m rear.
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Wheels and Tires
07-27-2007, 06:32 PM
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widest tire on a 9.5 inch rim?
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125,280
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matt_p
Re: widest tire on a 9.5 inch rim?
255 is good on 8.5 and 9" wide.
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Wheels and Tires
07-25-2007, 11:05 PM
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widest tire on a 9.5 inch rim?
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125,280
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matt_p
Re: widest tire on a 9.5 inch rim?
I have 295's on my 18x9.5's. The slight bulge is sexy.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/mprooi/91z28/91z28_01.jpg
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Exhaust
07-20-2007, 06:22 PM
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First look at Stainless Works 1 3/4" long tube headers
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matt_p
Re: First look at Stainless Works 1 3/4" long tube headers
O2 sensor bung should've been farther down the collector. Readings where it is now will be erratic since they are so close to those two primaries.
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Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2007, 03:29 PM
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35
Could this vibration be torque arm or pinion angle related?
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5,933
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matt_p
Re: Could this vibration be torque arm or pinion angle related?
If it goes away in neutral on the highway it probably isn't your driveshaft or u-joints because those are still spinning on the highway. I had a shaft imbalnce on my car and and bad u-joints and it...
Forum:
TPI
07-14-2007, 10:30 PM
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13's with bolt-on LB9..... possible?
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2,213
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 13's with bolt-on LB9..... possible?
There is a local guy here, who now has a procharged LT1, had a 305 with bolt ons that did 13.98 (IIRC). I think he did 13.4x with nitrous.
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Wheels and Tires
07-14-2007, 11:13 AM
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155
18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
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70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
With an 11" wide wheel, I don't think you have much choice. With 8 inch's of backspace you'll need spacers or a 4th gen rear end. My 18x9.5's have 7.6 inch's of backspace. 5.5" of backspace is about...
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Aftermarket Product Review
07-13-2007, 10:32 PM
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15
Door Hinge Repair Kit (Deluxe) from TDS - opinions?
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2,858
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matt_p
Re: Door Hinge Repair Kit (Deluxe) from TDS - opinions?
I did them. They are worth it. It can be a one person job, just make sure you have a stool and give your back a break from bending over so much regularly.
Air tool with a grinder is a must for...
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Wheels and Tires
07-13-2007, 07:54 PM
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155
18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
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70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
I'm telling you, get the proper height tires. 35 series instead of 40. They'll fit. Probably need 2.25" billet spacers and should be able to bolt them on. You are doing it the hard way. 295/40 is...
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Suspension and Chassis
07-09-2007, 09:57 PM
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Rattles and squaks everywhere despite TDS SFCs...
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653
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matt_p
Re: Rattles and squaks everywhere despite TDS SFCs...
Lexans t-tops make a lot of interior squeak noise. Switching to glass quiets down interior noise.
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Tech / General Engine
07-07-2007, 12:42 PM
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Looking to get 100 more HP, cuz I wanna be on par with an 07 ZO6....
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2,064
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matt_p
Re: Looking to get 100 more HP, cuz I wanna be on par with an 07 ZO6....
If you want a 383 sbc to make the same power as a 427 LS motor, then you can forget about power down low. Trickflow 215's or afr 210s or a centrifigul supercharger. Maybe both
Get beehive springs...
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Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-03-2007, 08:51 PM
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search option
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830
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matt_p
Re: search option
You guys should use the google search, works way better.
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Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2007, 12:37 PM
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lowering springs/ dangerously excessive suspension travel
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2,005
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matt_p
Re: lowering springs/ dangerously excessive suspension travel
Yeah, unless you are jumping off ramps, it wont be a problem :p
Stiffer shocks will help prevent the suspension extending too far as well.
Forum:
Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-30-2007, 01:09 PM
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48
SICK OF TPI! HSR or LT1?
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3,241
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matt_p
Re: SICK OF TPI! HSR or LT1?
But if you are gonna go that big on a gen I you need fully cnc'd 220+cc heads or 18 degree heads. Not cheap at all
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Wheels and Tires
06-28-2007, 06:24 PM
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155
18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
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70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
My 295's are BFG KDW2's. My car is a bit lower than my vbgarage pics. My wheels are 18x9.6 C5 wheels. +56mm offset. So I have 2" spacers. There is a little bit of rubbage when I corner hard and...
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Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2007, 11:21 PM
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2
265/35/18 or 275/35/18
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1,039
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 265/35/18 or 275/35/18
Go with the 275. They match well to a 9.5" wide rim
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Wheels and Tires
06-27-2007, 11:19 PM
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155
18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
Views:
70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
The 295/40's match the 255/45's well. Its just that the fronts should've been 255/40 ;) That way you've would've got 295/35's. I have those on the back and they fit without difficulty.
You...
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Wheels and Tires
06-27-2007, 09:53 PM
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155
18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
Views:
70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
It is because of the height. the taller the tire, the less backspacing can be had due to the shape of the rear wheel well.
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Tech / General Engine
06-27-2007, 09:43 PM
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Can't pass emissions. Please Help!
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2,340
Posted By
matt_p
Re: Can't pass emissions. Please Help!
time for a new cat
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Wheels and Tires
06-27-2007, 09:24 PM
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155
18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
Views:
70,853
Posted By
matt_p
Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues
Yeah, I just realized that as well. 295/40 is a 27.3" tall tire! That is pretty big! :eek: I couldn't figure why you need to do so much modification, but now I understand. :nod:
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Tech / General Engine
06-27-2007, 09:15 PM
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14
Ball Stuck under car...HELP
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4,313
Posted By
matt_p
Re: Ball Stuck under car...HELP
Reversed over it?
Forum:
Cooling
06-27-2007, 06:48 PM
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14
How Hot is Too Hot
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1,674
Posted By
matt_p
Re: How Hot is Too Hot
You need the airdamn. The resistance it creates pushes air up into the rad.
Forum:
Members Camaros
06-27-2007, 06:44 PM
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"NEW" ENGINE, Upgrades BEFORE/AFTER PICS & VID
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1,714
Posted By
matt_p
Re: "NEW" ENGINE, Upgrades BEFORE/AFTER PICS & VID
People pass here without the Airpump.
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-26-2007, 11:28 PM
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Is that a thirdgen in this video?
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763
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matt_p
Re: Is that a thirdgen in this video?
yeah thats flrtn1 i believe. hes on this forum
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Members Firebirds
06-26-2007, 11:17 PM
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My 91
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2,063
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matt_p
Re: My 91
How many miles on it? How long did you leave it parked?
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Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2007, 09:33 PM
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4
How to remove old control arm bushings?
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692
Posted By
matt_p
Re: How to remove old control arm bushings?
Yeah, drilling works. It just spins its way around the bushing cutting it out. Works well
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