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Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-17-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By irocalot

I did sell the car to John ( board member) in New...

I did sell the car to John ( board member) in New York state...He's installing an LS1 in the car... should be a bit of a monster when he gets it done - might want to think twice before taking this...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-21-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,134
Posted By irocalot

That's not SD, that's GM - The standard over the...

That's not SD, that's GM - The standard over the counter warranty is 12/12 - the crate motor warranty is only for the specified application in the catalog - if your engine was not specifically...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2006, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By irocalot

Pretty much anything bad in a transmission shows...

Pretty much anything bad in a transmission shows up in the fluid - I'd be pulling the pan and looking for debris - sniffing the fluid to see if it's burnt...

I'm not sure if a bad/sticky tv...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-19-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By irocalot

Bump - still looking for a home -

Bump - still looking for a home -
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-16-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By irocalot

I normally ship USPS - I shipped an aluminum...

I normally ship USPS - I shipped an aluminum intake out a couple of weeks ago and it cost $35 - I shipped a set of crane roller rockers this morning with insurance and confirmation today, and it was...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-16-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By irocalot

straight plug - long weekend coming up,...

straight plug


- long weekend coming up, might be worth a drive for ya!


Seriously though, you're looking at two 50# packages - it cost me $20 to send a set of rocker arms out - you'ld...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-16-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 351
Posted By irocalot

Fresh Roller shortblock.. extras, pick up only, Detroit $900

350 punched out .30, hyper flat tops (9:8-1) total seal Gapless rings (cost$200!), Reground Crank, Resized rods, double roller timing set, all new bearings, 7 quart hamburger oil pan (cost$200),...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-16-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By irocalot

World Sportsman II heads, Ported, New, Detroit

Just like the title says, a brand new set of sportsman II heads,64cc chambers, 200cc runners... Comp cams #987 springs (good for .600 lift), TRW valves, PC seals, chambers polished as smooth as a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By irocalot

deleted ad and posted as components....

deleted ad and posted as components....
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-13-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 32,002
Posted By irocalot

Once again, beg to differ - how many people...

Once again, beg to differ - how many people bought the T/A girdles for the 9 bolt? Does anyone dare to call the 9 bolt a capable part, worthy of upgrades? It really isn't, those who run it do so at...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-13-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 32,002
Posted By irocalot

I've got to take issue with the post above - as...

I've got to take issue with the post above - as far as anyone here knows there has been no cause of failure determined - far from defending the vendor, this is just simple "innocent until proven...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-12-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 32,002
Posted By irocalot

I think it was nice to hear from the vendor in...

I think it was nice to hear from the vendor in this case. Bottom line, even if there was a warranty (and it appears there was NOT one given) - the warranty could only be for DEFECTS in the parts they...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-09-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By irocalot

Insuranceguy - nothing personal, but with no...

Insuranceguy - nothing personal, but with no tickets, and no accidents $4K per year for insurance on a car that I bought for $4k is nothing more than legalized extortion. I've never scammed an...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-09-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By irocalot

02'SSSLP...

02'SSSLP (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members/17483-02-ssslp.html)<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_2926939", true); </SCRIPT> (John) has dibs on the IROC - worked out a...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-09-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By irocalot

- good luck with that - I fully expect that it...

- good luck with that - I fully expect that it would start and run, and I'd be glad to help you push it out onto the street if you just wanted to stuff a plate on it and scam the insurance company -...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-08-2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By irocalot

The body doesn't have any miles on it - it was...

The body doesn't have any miles on it - it was from Canada originally, and it's got about 180,000 kilometers on it. That would work out to less than 120k miles.


The intake is gone. I wasn't...
Forum: Exhaust
06-08-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,336
Posted By irocalot

buy a lottery ticket today, you are a lucky...

buy a lottery ticket today, you are a lucky person!:iagree:
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-08-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By irocalot

88 Iroc needs engine *Detroit* clean

DEAL PENDING - THANKS ALL!!!





Original TPI 350 car, 700R-4, 3.27 posi, B&M shift kit in trans, 2500 stall, edelbrock headers, Flowmaster cat-back, BMR tubular lower control arms,...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-04-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By irocalot

You would want a rear-wheel drive engine - chevy...

You would want a rear-wheel drive engine - chevy s10 or chevy monza, and believe it or not, a few chevy astro vans all had 2.5's - I believe the s-10 2.5 might be your easiest and cheapest route -...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,522
Posted By irocalot

another side effect of the 1.6 rockers is that it...

another side effect of the 1.6 rockers is that it will give you about 3 degrees of extra duration on your camshaft.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-01-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By irocalot

Yes the runners are still available - I had a...

Yes the runners are still available - I had a couple of people promise to send payment, and of course they never did!
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By irocalot

there's more than one grade of thermostat - the...

there's more than one grade of thermostat - the good ones ( accurate) cost more than $2.99 - ask for a premium "balanced flow" thermostat like a robertshaw/stant/acdelco brand. should cost more like...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-30-2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,558
Posted By irocalot

Beg to differ - those tabs have been out for...

Beg to differ - those tabs have been out for decades, long before dexcool, and they are a sealer made by the same company that makes the "pour in headgasket" material he is considering using.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-30-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,558
Posted By irocalot

One more point I forgot to mention, at the time...

One more point I forgot to mention, at the time your car was built, ( up until very recently) GM was putting "sealing tabs" in the radiator of every new car they built (GM P/N 3634621) .

The...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-30-2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,558
Posted By irocalot

I've used the powdered alumaseal many times over...

I've used the powdered alumaseal many times over the years, and it has worked amazingly well on a couple of occasions for me for radiator leaks.

I've never had it work on a headgasket, but it...
Forum: History / Originality
05-24-2006, 07:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,084
Posted By irocalot

Yes, stop in and ask the parts guy if he can...

Yes, stop in and ask the parts guy if he can input your vin into his parts catalog. All GM dealers are required to have an electronic parts catalog, and at least for the newer cars, that catalog...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-23-2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By irocalot

I guess the answer here depends on how far you...

I guess the answer here depends on how far you want to go with the "clean" look...

All a small block really needs to run are hot leads for the starter and distributor, and an alternator wire is a...
Forum: History / Originality
05-23-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,084
Posted By irocalot

Don't the electronic parts catalogs in all the gm...

Don't the electronic parts catalogs in all the gm dealers pull all the rpo codes if you input the vin? I know they do for newer cars....

Might be as simple and cheap as asking the dealer's parts...
Forum: Convertibles
05-23-2006, 08:11 AM
Replies: 70
Important/Useful : Convertible Schematic Sheets
Views: 24,881
Posted By irocalot

FYI, These are called "PAD"s - Production...

FYI,

These are called "PAD"s - Production Assembly Documents - and it is like an instruction manual for building a car, or in this case, converting one. I used to work at GM in the service...
Forum: History / Originality
05-23-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,544
Posted By irocalot

It's really nice to see NPD coming out and...

It's really nice to see NPD coming out and letting us know why they haven't produced parts for these cars - I think it takes big stones to say what we all know out loud - knowing that no matter what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,246
Posted By irocalot

Honestly, even at $2 a quart, it'll be cheaper to...

Honestly, even at $2 a quart, it'll be cheaper to just keep an eye on the level and add as necessary with what you're describing. You don't need fancy oil in an engine that old, if it was properly...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-19-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By irocalot

is probe a "private label" trw brand? It seems...

is probe a "private label" trw brand? It seems kind of odd that they both have a "L2256f-030" part number...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-19-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By irocalot

I'd go $800 shipped if it's a #1204 or #1205...

I'd go $800 shipped if it's a #1204 or #1205 miniram. Any more than that and I'll stick with my plan to order a stealth ram.

pm if you're ready to sell..
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-18-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By irocalot

these go on ebay this weekend - please don't make...

these go on ebay this weekend - please don't make me do that!
Forum: History / Originality
05-17-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,785
Posted By irocalot

I'd never buy or own such a car, except possibly...

I'd never buy or own such a car, except possibly to re-sell quickly.

If you want an investment buy an index fund, if you want a car, buy a car - this isn't a good investment, and it's not a very...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-17-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,939
Posted By irocalot

Hindsight is always 20/20, but didn't this phrase...

Hindsight is always 20/20, but didn't this phrase catch your eye?

"This is the only legit Second Chance Offer for this item."

There are several sentences in there like that one, obviously...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-17-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By irocalot

you can get a cold start injector plug from ...

you can get a cold start injector plug from
Welcome to Street and Performance (http://www.hotrodlane.cc/)
for $5 - it's on page #8, item #5(polished)
their phone number is 479-394-5711
worth...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-16-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By irocalot

AS&M Runnerz 85-88 tpi last chance before ebay!

$300 shipped, These are $415 new, no paypal - pickup in Detroit MI and I'll knock off $20
rzyzzy@yahoo.com

Links below...


1985-1992 Large Tube Intake Runners...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-10-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By irocalot

deals pending on the baseplate and rockers -the...

deals pending on the baseplate and rockers -the rockers are crane part #10758-16, and I'm unsure of the exact age, as they were installed by a prior owner of the vehicle. There is no slop in them,...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-10-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By irocalot

Sorry, I won't take paypal, I had a bad...

Sorry, I won't take paypal, I had a bad experience with them a few years back, and if you run a search for "paypal ripoff" on google, you'll see thousands of other people have also had bad...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-09-2006, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By irocalot

Runners/baseplate/roller rockers -detroit

I'm switching over to a stealthram on my Iroc, so I've got several good used parts to sell.. - .. Prices include usps shipping with insurance to the lower 48 states, and I'd really rather not ship...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-09-2006, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By irocalot

I've sent you a pm, I have a set of crane "gold"...

I've sent you a pm, I have a set of crane "gold" 1.6 ratio rockers for sale
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