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Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-22-2015, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By 89blues

Re: 1989 IROC L98 T56 Pro Touring FOR SALE

Thanks Terry, i've had the old girl a long time but have a new project that i think you used to have 1968 GTO
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-22-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By 89blues

Re: 1989 IROC L98 T56 Pro Touring FOR SALE

**** CAR SOLD****
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-19-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By 89blues

Re: 1989 IROC L98 T56 Pro Touring FOR SALE

fyi check out my TGO garage for additional specifics on the car. Took the car to the drive in today and ran beautiful.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-14-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By 89blues

Re: 1989 IROC L98 T56 Pro Touring FOR SALE

Never had it at the track but it made a healthy 300hp at the flywheel on the chassis dyno at TPIS.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-14-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By 89blues

Re: 1989 IROC L98 T56 Pro Touring FOR SALE

Yes it is, I did the swap about 3 years ago.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-13-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By 89blues

1989 IROC L98 T56 Pro Touring FOR SALE

**CAR SOLD**
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,446
Posted By 89blues

Re: June 2015 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I'd like to nominate Twin_Turbo, everything he builds is sweet!

Twin_Turbo

1987 IROC

http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/250f3691f49276.jpg
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-10-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 31,613
Posted By 89blues

Re: xs-power / SSAC single turbo "kit"

so to run this turbo header you have to trim back the ac bracket, did you have to put on a ribbed pulley then get a shorter belt?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-06-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,506
Posted By 89blues

Re: February 2015 COTM **Nominations**

I nominate a great looking IROC

brando278705

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Forum: TPI
12-27-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By 89blues

Re: 350 TPI issues... yet again.

check your fuel pressures, my guess is a failing fuel pump or bad regulator
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By 89blues

Re: 350 TPI problem when hot

unplug the maf when it starts to act up and see if it smooths out
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By 89blues

Re: What have I done.... (Pics)

:) word.... then yeah just do a new edelbrock manifold, maybe look into getting some fresh injectors and a adjustable regulator or something.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-26-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 23,704
Posted By 89blues

Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft

pm sent
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By 89blues

Re: What have I done.... (Pics)

If you are looking for more performance you may want to consider going all out and putting new heads on but I wouldn't suggest it if you don't feel all that comfortable doing it. Since you are this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By 89blues

Re: What have I done.... (Pics)

sorry i edited my original post. What is your plan here? Cam swap? then yes soak lifters in oil before you put them back in. I had new lifters that i didn't soak and one didn't prime with oil. Had to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By 89blues

Re: What have I done.... (Pics)

I did a cam swap for the first time last year and wasn't a big deal. Just clean up all your mating surfaces nice and put a little rtv around the water jackets on the heads. I just about gave my...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-23-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,547
Posted By 89blues

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

This was on 9-20-14


http://www.northstarcamaroclub.com/Portals/0/NCC_Events/2014/2014%20All%20GM%20Show/All%20GM%20Show%20117.jpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,539
Posted By 89blues

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=12984
Forum: History / Originality
07-22-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By 89blues

Re: Piece of History on Craigslist...

Decades of dirt cheap thirdgens have conditioned us to believe they'll always be dirt cheap!
Forum: TPI
07-21-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By 89blues

Re: What valve springs for roller cam cars?

Orr89 you're the man, always the first to come through with helpful information!


As far as spring diameter stock is like 1.25 isn't it?
Forum: TPI
07-21-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By 89blues

What valve springs for roller cam cars?

I would like to get a set of 180cc heads and there are a lot to choose from out there. But what about us L98 guys that have roller tappets, we need different springs right?

How do I know what...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,444
Posted By 89blues

Re: TPI Installation wont run

Check your fuel pressure on the rail

Make sure you are setting initial timing with the EST unplugged

Does this set-up have a MAF? If so try unplugging and running without MAF.

And yes...
Forum: V6
05-14-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,638
Posted By 89blues

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

notebook paper? If you are hurting that bad for cardboard i'm sure I could loan you some!

I wonder if this thing will be faster than my iron pig L98
Forum: Members Camaros
05-14-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,143
Posted By 89blues

Re: My '89 IROC

I know this problem! You better check your wallet you'll also notice that it's misteriously empty...
Forum: V6
04-23-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,638
Posted By 89blues

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

I may take you up on that one night, I too am doing some work to mine for carcraft (cam swap, intake, brakes). Are you going to try to do the tuning yourself or bring it to TPIS?
Forum: V6
04-23-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,638
Posted By 89blues

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

what a cool build, will this thing be ready for carcraft this year?
Forum: TPI
02-11-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,587
Posted By 89blues

Re: Tpi help!

I second this.. unplug the MAF see if it runs better, easy enough to do.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By 89blues

Auto to T56 New Bin Chip Question

I wired the car to trick the ECM to think the car is in drive per the sticky thread. Does this change the way I need a manual chip burned? Are there parameters that need to be altered differently...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-23-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By 89blues

Looking for Crane 2032 Cam

Anyone have a Crane Hydraulic 2032 cam they want to sell? If so shoot me a PM i'm interested. Thanks!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-31-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,650
Posted By 89blues

Re: A new spin on the Coolant Overflow relocation

Did you have to make that bracket that mounts over the rad?
Forum: TPI
06-07-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,722
Posted By 89blues

Re: Cam Guru's question for stock L98

Will do thanks for the help.
Forum: TPI
06-07-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,722
Posted By 89blues

Re: Cam Guru's question for stock L98

Called Lunati they said the cam I have listed at the top can be put right in with no modification to springs or heads. Since i did springs a few years ago I may try it with stock pieces.

Is the...
Forum: TPI
06-07-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,722
Posted By 89blues

Re: Cam Guru's question for stock L98

Hmm may have to give Lunati a call to see what springs they'd recommend to use and if I can use it with stock heads and press in studs
Forum: TPI
06-06-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,722
Posted By 89blues

Re: Cam Guru's question for stock L98

Maybe something like this would be a better fit?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/crn-104224/overview/make/Chevrolet

Also anyone care to explain what "Advertised Duration" effect has?
Forum: TPI
06-06-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,722
Posted By 89blues

Cam Guru's question for stock L98

Hey question for you cam experts. Anyone running the Lunati 20080660 cam in their L98? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lun-20080660

Will this work with stock L98 heads/valve train/springs? I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-02-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 28,915
Posted By 89blues

Re: Post Your High Quality Pictures

One of my favorites...


http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3345/4749/20862374019_large.jpg
Forum: Body
03-22-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,259
Posted By 89blues

Re: Reputable body / restoration shop near Minneapolis

Funny I had a car painted there too once. Did a nice job, not the cheapest in town but they do good work it seems
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,480
Posted By 89blues

Re: gassy smelling white smoke

pretty sure that means you are running crazy rich
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By 89blues

Re: rough running 305TPI no check engine light

If it's a MAF car see how it runs without the MAF plugged in...
Forum: TBI
10-25-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By 89blues

Re: I AM NEW TO THE SITE AND I NEED SOME HELP BAD!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE

My car was doing same thing. Had eradic low fuel pressure due to failing fuel pump. Check your fuel pressure, probably regulator or pump issue.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-10-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,505
Posted By 89blues

Re: June COTM **Nominations**

I second this nomination
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,709
Posted By 89blues

Re: Freshening up the White 85 IROC with NOS parts

What about these knock off ones? Looks like from the pictures it has the black inserts...
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-14-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 76,005
Posted By 89blues

Re: Best Pics of your 3rd Gen....

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3345/4749/20862374019_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3345/4741/20862370166_large.jpg
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-21-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By 89blues

Re: 02 ss rearend. low miles

I'll send PM
Forum: Members Camaros
12-16-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,118
Posted By 89blues

Re: Let's see them Blue IROC's/Z28's...

Hey Thanks, yeah the paint and decals are original, I buffed back a lot of it when I first got the car, but it will eventually get a respray someday in the original blue of course.

I took these...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-14-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,118
Posted By 89blues

Re: Let's see them Blue IROC's/Z28's...

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3345/4749/20862374046_large.jpg
Forum: Members Camaros
08-01-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,898
Posted By 89blues

Re: New photos of the IROC!

Everytime I see this car I start looking up cost of stripping out some chrome 18 IROC's! I too am interested how you filled the chin spoiler vents. Great car should be proud.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-28-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,226
Posted By 89blues

Re: T56 Clutch won't Diesengage..

22lbs! woops I torqued mine too about 36 ft lbs. 22 seems pretty weak imo.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-28-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,226
Posted By 89blues

Re: T56 Clutch won't Diesengage..

Yeah if the pressure plate bolts were too tight wouldn't that create this problem? Doing a T56 swap too right now. Hope I don't have this issue!
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