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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-23-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 353
Posted By KeithO

WTB: Set of 8 C4 Hub Mounting Bolts/Nuts

A fellow 3rd genner suggested I check here because of the number of brake conversions discussed and done here.

Anyway, I installed C4 Vette hubs on my 4th gen. The difference between the 4th gen...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-28-2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,977
Posted By KeithO

Re: 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28

There is nothing wrong with this car for the price. In fact, I shop for f-bodies each and every day of my life and have been doing this for almost 10 years. This looks like one of those deals that...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-03-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By KeithO

Both sets of wheels have been sold. Thank you...

Both sets of wheels have been sold. Thank you for your interest.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-02-2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By KeithO

I've received a fair number of responses on these...

I've received a fair number of responses on these wheels. Please see the thread at the following link for the status of these wheels:

Gauging Interest: 2 sets of 3rd Gen GTA Wheels - F-Body Road...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-02-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By KeithO

Gauging Interesting: 2 Sets of 3rd Gen GTA Wheels FS

How soon depends on interest level.

I plan to sell both sets of 3rd gen GTA wheels that I have. Both sets of wheels need a good cleaning and aren't in terrible shape.

I have used these on my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-12-2004, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By KeithO

http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=15&t=2...

http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=15&t=2567&

I just did this. Read the whole thread - I posted pics of my car. There are issues with new brake pads and rotors but nothing that 7/32"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2004, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By KeithO

Thanks for the link. It appears that a 90 would...

Thanks for the link. It appears that a 90 would be a 21mm RPO FE2) or 24mm (no code).

The bushings/bushing mounts can slide so that shouldn't be an issue...

I guess I'm in. Thanks.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By KeithO

Rear Swaybar Size on a 1990 IROC?

I am trying to find out the size of the rear swaybar on a 1990 IROC. It appears that the rear bars are interchangeable between the 3rd gen and the 4th gen and I am looking for a bigger rear.
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2003, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By KeithO

First, nice track. I hope to make it there when...

First, nice track. I hope to make it there when I get a chance.

Cooling. My old 88 IROC (L98) has cooling issues as well during track days. The only thing that I did was to flush/replace the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2003, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By KeithO

Exactly. As far as compensation in closed...

Exactly.

As far as compensation in closed loop is concerned, would this rob a little power to make up for the lack of fuel? The vehicle seems a little weak, but I've only had it for seven days...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2003, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By KeithO

LO3 Cold Stalling

I recently bought a vehicle with the LO3 (305 TBI) motor. It runs great and is very smooth when warmed up. However, when the engine is cold and I am at low speeds, say, using the steering and...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-05-2003, 04:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 507
Posted By KeithO

I personally don't think that there are many...

I personally don't think that there are many TTA's running because they are rare - not because they wouldn't be competitive. I haven't checked, but I have to believe that there is a bit less weight...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-04-2003, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 507
Posted By KeithO

To answer your questions: The size of choice...

To answer your questions:

The size of choice is 245/45 R16 front and rear. You could go to 265/45 R16's, but that's a pretty wide tire given the 8" rim width.

As far as choices are concerned,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-09-2003, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By KeithO

If you want to run autocross your class would be...

If you want to run autocross your class would be C-Prepared. Lots of thost cars run the Nationals every year. Start posting questions about autocross setups here:

www.sccaforums.com

Now, if...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-09-2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By KeithO

I usually read 'em to learn more from others...

I usually read 'em to learn more from others about their opinions about various mods...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-06-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,366
Posted By KeithO

Thanks. Now I remember why I didn't bother...

Thanks. Now I remember why I didn't bother thinking about it... Memory is going on me.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-06-2003, 05:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,366
Posted By KeithO

I switched over from a 3rd gen to a 4th gen...

I switched over from a 3rd gen to a 4th gen mid-season last year. At some point, I will likely do something to bump me to ESP or CP (I already have the ESP lettering just in case). I hadn't...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-03-2003, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By KeithO

Yes, the 9-bolt posis are not serviceable. Only...

Yes, the 9-bolt posis are not serviceable. Only new parts will fix the posi (or you could get lucky with the Red Line Oil like I did).

None of the 9-bolts have c-clips. I am still not too sure...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-03-2003, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By KeithO

I lived the 9-bolt Borg-Warner nightmare last...

I lived the 9-bolt Borg-Warner nightmare last spring with my 88 IROC autox-er.

First, the 9-bolt posi are cone-type and are not rebuildable. Sucks but true. This is what failed in my IROC.
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-14-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By KeithO

Well, let us know how it goes on the next outing....

Well, let us know how it goes on the next outing. Good luck.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-09-2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By KeithO

First: Just so you know - one of the fastest...

First:
Just so you know - one of the fastest ESP cars locally is running a locker. Yes, you can hear his rear and see how the car reacts. I do not think you should be looking here.

Second:...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-08-2003, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By KeithO

I know that you don't want to hear this, but I'll...

I know that you don't want to hear this, but I'll say it anyway. The most important performance enhancements to autocross performance are to the "nut" behind the wheel.

Conventional wisdom...
Forum: History / Originality
03-27-2003, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By KeithO

I didn't order the catalog. They just sent it to...

I didn't order the catalog. They just sent it to me as a repeat customer in the past...
Forum: History / Originality
03-26-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By KeithO

Anyone see the new Classic Industries Camaro Catalog?

They had added a TON of 3rd and 4th gen parts when compared to last year. Good stuff.

I just got mine in the mail yesterday and was blown away by the number of new 3rd gen parts...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-23-2003, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By KeithO

I have been told that the stock 1LE swaybars and...

I have been told that the stock 1LE swaybars and springs were good for autocross. I ran an 88 IROC with the stock bars and springs and did pretty well against newer cars. I now drive an LS1...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-21-2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By KeithO

FWIW - ...

FWIW -

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102027&highlight=harness

Here's what I did. While the description and pictures in this thread are my 4th gen, I lifted this...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-11-2003, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By KeithO

Alex, There have been 4 talons locally over...

Alex,

There have been 4 talons locally over the last 2 seasons. One guy was a newbie for 2002, but improved nicely. Another was a black talon that the guy sold halfway through 2002 to buy a Z06...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-04-2003, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By KeithO

I doubt that the car that you've seen is either...

I doubt that the car that you've seen is either of the national champion's cars. They are both out of PA. Unless of course you saw them when they were in Topeka for the nationals.

Here are links...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-04-2003, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By KeithO

The 2002 SCCA F-Stock Solo II National Champion...

The 2002 SCCA F-Stock Solo II National Champion car was an 89 IROC. The 2002 SCCA E-Street Prepared Solo II National Champion car was an 82 Z28.

That should give you an idea of the potential that...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-23-2003, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By KeithO

Larry, Thinking out loud for a minute - it...

Larry,

Thinking out loud for a minute - it seems that the only tires that would make sense for me (especially given shipping costs and the PITA in handling that you would go through), the 2...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-23-2003, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By KeithO

Larry - Would you be willing to separate the...

Larry - Would you be willing to separate the wheels and tires? What size are these Kuhmos - I assume that they are the V700's? What condition are they in? How many runs do they have on them?
...
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,260
Posted By KeithO

I don't think serious drag guys are running stock...

I don't think serious drag guys are running stock computers so this it not a relevant point.

This is my last post to this thread. There is no technical dialog here, nor a willingness to think...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-18-2003, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By KeithO

I would post this question over at...

I would post this question over at www.sccaforums.com The CA members are pretty active over there...

(Are you the "Bud" that was interested in my wheels?) :D
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-17-2003, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By KeithO

I use 245/45 R16 Yokohama AVS's and will begin...

I use 245/45 R16 Yokohama AVS's and will begin using the same size Kuhmo Victoracers this year. THis is the same size used by the guy who won the ProSolo National Championship in a 4th gen (or maybe...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-09-2003, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By KeithO

Oops - missed a couple of points: K&N air...

Oops - missed a couple of points:

K&N air filter

Stock springs
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-09-2003, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By KeithO

I ran an 88 IROC last year. Here was my setup: ...

I ran an 88 IROC last year. Here was my setup:

Pep Boy Tires (not recommended)

Maximum negative camber (I loosened the three bolts on top of the shock towers and slammed 'em to maximum...
Forum: Exhaust
12-24-2002, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,260
Posted By KeithO

I think we basically agree. Backpressure is bad....

I think we basically agree. Backpressure is bad. The subtle point is that the ECM is tuned with the assumption of stock backpressure. I consider it possible that removing the ECM-assumed...
Forum: Exhaust
12-24-2002, 04:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,260
Posted By KeithO

1991 RS 305 - Just a minor point, if you...

1991 RS 305 -

Just a minor point, if you think the ECM is going to learn and adapt to everything that you do to your car, you are dead wrong. The learning values are "clamped" and are only...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-19-2002, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 525
Posted By KeithO

Ooops. Forgot to mention, an 82 (or at least a...

Ooops. Forgot to mention, an 82 (or at least a 3rd gen) won ESP at nationals too.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-19-2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 525
Posted By KeithO

The SCCA Autocross rules can be found here: ...

The SCCA Autocross rules can be found here:

http://moutons.org/sccasolo/Rules/index.html

An F-body would fit into at these classes:
F-Stock ("F"-stock - the stock category. Monir mods allowed)...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-09-2002, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By KeithO

Then this is the tire that you want. Go get 'em.

Then this is the tire that you want. Go get 'em.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-09-2002, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By KeithO

The stock size for the 16x8 wheels are 245/50 R16...

The stock size for the 16x8 wheels are 245/50 R16 and you said that you want to mount 245/45 16's. The 245/45's are smaller and shorter than the 245/50's so you will have no problems with rubbing.
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-14-2002, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By KeithO

Not enough information. The idea is to pick...

Not enough information.

The idea is to pick a line that both allows you to get through the corner as quickly as possible, but also to carry the highest speed onto the next straight (assuming you...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-09-2002, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By KeithO

The largest organization that lets you run tracks...

The largest organization that lets you run tracks that I am aware of is NASA. http://www.nasaproracing.com/

I have run Watkins Glen, Mid Ohio, Beaver Run with them this year. Monday, I will be...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2002, 06:35 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 6,663
Posted By KeithO

Simon - Interesting question to which I...

Simon -

Interesting question to which I have a real world answer.

UK versus UK tax:
VAT varies by locality. I pay 7% but 5 miles away, they pay 6%. If you buy out-of-state (say via mail or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-01-2002, 01:44 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 6,663
Posted By KeithO

Simon - I suppose that water could...

Simon -

I suppose that water could conceivably get in there, but I never was concerned. My car has (had - I sold it) been driven in driving rain, through deep puddles and deep snow with no...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-14-2002, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 655
Posted By KeithO

Welcome to the party.

Welcome to the party.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-24-2002, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By KeithO

My dad used to autocross an S10 truck with the...

My dad used to autocross an S10 truck with the ZQ8 suspension. He killed other "superior" vehicles with that thing. He has since upgraded to a 'Vette.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2002, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 895
Posted By KeithO

Third gens still appear to be the best f-body...

Third gens still appear to be the best f-body choice for autocrossing. The Solo II national results have reinforced this in my mind. BTW - I just sold my L98/A4 IROC and replaced it with a 98...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-16-2002, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By KeithO

I have already talked to my wife. My plan over...

I have already talked to my wife. My plan over the next year or two is to buy another L98 3rd gen. ...and I am allowed to keep my LS1!!! She has seen how unhappy I have been since the IROC went. ...
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