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Forum: Group Purchases
11-24-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,426
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Stock Camaro Fiberglass Hood! 30lbs only!

I´m in.
Would love to get one that would weigh in at around 20 Ibs with maybe carbon fibre top layer or so. But a good quality fibre glass one would do the job for me also.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By robbe_iroc

LS2 T56 ram power grip HD clutch issue

I installed a new RAM Powergrip HD complete with their billet steel flywheel in my LS swapped IROC just before the winter, drove it for a few day, and then the car has been in the garage until now...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 348
Posted By robbe_iroc

RAM powergrip HD high engagement

I installed a new RAM Powergrip HD complete with their billet steel flywheel just before the winter, drove it for a few day, and then the car has been in the garage until now when the snow starts to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-04-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 458,495
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Looks dääm fine with those saw blades on it. And that paint job does ad a bit to the sweet look swell for sure :-)
I just got hold of another set of C5 magnesium wheels for mine, so now I run 4 rear...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,695
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: QA1 vs Viking shox for the rear end?

I don't know my spring rate. It´s Eibach sport line springs. But the Konis have been quite bad with my road conditions since they were new. If I have them in the softest setting the suspension will...
Forum: Group Purchases
12-01-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,426
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Stock Camaro Fiberglass Hood! 30lbs only!

Is there ANY way I can get my hands on one of these hoods now? Did anyone start making them or so?
This whole lightweight hoods for Iroc´s is sooo strange. There are tons of FUGLY crap hoods...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-01-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,422
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: 5th gen IRS into 3:rd gen Camaro

Yeah you see that Heidts rear end is not that bad I guess, but not early as good as the Art Morrisson one. They both have one big set back though. They are expensive like crazy. Imagine if there were...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Cam- Are you planning a trip to Sweden? That would be awesome. Canada and Sweden feels a bit similar. I´ve been to St Catherines twice. Last time 2,5 years ago. Super nice there around Toronto. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-27-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,695
Posted By robbe_iroc

QA1 vs Viking shox for the rear end?

I´m gonna swap out my old yellow Konis that have been mounted in the rear of my Iroc for 15 years now. I´ve been looking at the QA1 double adjustable show, but now there are the new DA show from...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-27-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Yeah the tuning is a big problem due to my geographic location in Sweden. The nearest rolling road dyne where they might have a clue on GM computers /EFI Live is in Sundsvall and that is 8 hours...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-27-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,422
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: 5th gen IRS into 3:rd gen Camaro

You can actually can the Holden SS Ute in the USA. There is a company in Colorado that builds them for you with stock parts. You just need to drop of a Pontiac G8 of some sort and they order...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-25-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Hey Cam :-)
Yeah I really wanted to run long tubes, but that will definitely NOT pass Swedish testing. Not so much that they get pissed off by the headers themselves, but the long tubes brings the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-24-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Thanx a lot for the info about the guerragroup, never heard of them, but I will definitely try to use their services, looks like they could do some good tunes via email too, and that is a good thing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-24-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,422
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: 5th gen IRS into 3:rd gen Camaro

Yeah I´d like to find something thats near or narrower in width so that I could keep my c5 magnesium wheels. I´ve been looking at E36 M3 rear axles too. People run 9 second 1/4 mile in turbo beemers...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-23-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By robbe_iroc

LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Hi there.

Been reading like crazy about different cam swaps for LS2 engines.
I´ve got a GTO LS2 with a T56 transmission in my Iroc and I´d like to get a bit more scream and higher rpm power to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-23-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: 350 tpi to ls2 wiring harness

I have done that very same swap. I used a J1 harness from Speartech, and that´s about everything you will need to get the LS2 running. Send you computer to someone who can delete some codes that you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-23-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,422
Posted By robbe_iroc

5th gen IRS into 3:rd gen Camaro

Hi there
I´ve been wanting to put some kind of IRS into my LS2 T56 swapped IROC for 16 years now, but since this is just such a epic task, it has not been done for me..
I´ve seen a few C4 IRS swaps...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-19-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: 10.5" OEwheels y2k on 4th gen rear

That sure is strange. I have got the C5 magnesium Wheels on my car and the ET in the rear for those I Think is 65 and they only did hit the bumpstop, which I trimmed a bit of with a grinder. Still...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-04-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: 10.5" OEwheels y2k on 4th gen rear

If the Et is about 58mm or so you dont need any spacers in the rear with a 4:th gen axle
Forum: Brakes
06-23-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: c6 front brakes with homemade brakets

I bought all 4 rotors and calipers used here in Sweden for 3000SEK roughly 400 usd with fresh pads from a late C6 vette. The discs are stock C6 12,8" so far, once they get more worn I´ll replace...
Forum: Canadian Region
06-23-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Canadian Carbon Fibre Hood rumour

Yeah this is really strange, I want the same hood as you do, a LIGHT real carbon fibre IROC hood, but no one makes one...
Forum: Brakes
06-23-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By robbe_iroc

c6 front brakes with homemade brakets

Been driving around like crazy now since I got my C6 front brakes on my Iroc.
Just want to say that this was a quite easy,cheap and GOOOOD improvment. I really recomend people with the stock 10,5"...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-23-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 458,495
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Old wheels. Old brakes. But upside down.....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-23-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 458,495
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Side view with magnesium wheels
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-23-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 458,495
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

I used to have cheap z06 copies, but now I've got these c5 magnesium ones and I also upgraded my front brakes with some c6 ones. At first I thought the magnesium wheels were alot uglier than the c5...
Forum: Brakes
06-23-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: C5 rear brakes?

Well the c5 conversion will get you a good functioning parking brake with its internal drum. Big difference compared to 11,75" pbr units. But sure as for brake power only the difference isnt gonna be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,226
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Trailblazer manifolds and how they fit a 3rd gen.

Cool with another option/way to go. A good heat paint or maybe some spray on ceramic coating and they will look really good too :-)
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,053
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Engine removal from the bottom vs the top

I think I have some pics from when I did it on my page www.nordiccamaros.se
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-22-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Rough/no idle LS2

Thanx again Pocket :-)
Yeah I´ll do that tomorrow, have to start somewhere..
If I could find another tuner that knew how to tune american cars here in Sweden I would try + you have to pay for the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-21-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Rough/no idle LS2

Hi Pocket, thanx for the response.
The MAF in my Camaro is the stock LS2 GTO MAF that came with the engine when I bought it from Cleveland pick a part, it looks to be in good shape. And when the car...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Rough/no idle LS2

Been scaning/recording every drive for today with my EFI Live auto cal. "Unfortunately" the car never died or refused to start during all my recorded drives today. But some misfires sure happened,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-19-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Rough/no idle LS2

That sounds like a possible thing, the symptoms sounds very similar to mine. How did you se that the pin was damaged? Was it visible with the eyes or was it a "hidden" problem?
I have a little thing...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-17-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Coil springs engine swap

I have stock Iroc coils up front that I cut 1/2 coil. Ride height is flat/level and the spring rate is perfect for going fast through corners. I´m having an LS2 with a T56 in my car.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-17-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By robbe_iroc

Rough/no idle LS2

OK, so I+ve finally got my car to pass the emissions test here in Sweden with my new cats, so far so good :-)
But I´ve gotten a new problem that I have NO idea whats might be causing it.
Sometimes...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-17-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

I bought a complete used C5 Corvette exhaust system for 1000 SEK (about 150 USD) a while back ago. Cut i apart and made a new "y-pipe" using all 4 C5 cats replacing my previous y-pipe that had 2...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-29-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,274
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: Regarding the sticking clutch issue

So snow is melting away here in Lappland Sweden again. The snowboarding season is coming to it´s end, AND it´s time to start with the clutch issue on my Camaro again. I´m definitely going to buy a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-14-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 43,699
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: December COTM **WINNER**

Great job on that one :-) I see that your running an LS7 clutch on yours, I´m planning on doing the same on mine too. How do you like it? What others clutch related things are you using? I´m having...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-21-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

I moved the MAF about 5" away from my k/n filter and then the numbers stopped going up and down at idle. BUT the CO reading is still 0.7-0.8 at 2500 rpms. Even with the other tune (swap-4) Driving...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-18-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

Here are my tunes if anyone feel they have the time to check them out...Got a new tune from my tuner (swap-4)about a week ago, but the CO stayed about the same, even tough the car feels ALOT...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,484
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: July COTM ** WINNER **

We want videos now :-) Totally perfect! Congratulations from Sweden!
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-27-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,492
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: front spring

Yeah I wish I´d kept my Eibachs uncut just like Ghettocruiser...;-)
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-26-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,492
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: front spring

I was running Eibach Sport-line lowering springs on mine when I had the old L98 engine in it. And I did a lot of searching here on tg.org on what to do with the springs when an LS is in the car, so I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-26-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

The main concern in this matter with the high CO reading is that it´s going up and down ALOT. If the value would just stay in "about the same" numbers It would be easier to troubleshoot and/or...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-26-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

Hehe, well here in Sweden we say full-flow when we mean high-flow ;-)
These are the ones I got anyhow.http://www.magnaflow.com/02catalytic_converters/02product/displayuniversal.asp?universal=53006
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-26-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

Fuel pressure was steady at 58 psi....SO the search goes on.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-25-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

Checked my compression a few days ago, and it was 180psi in 6 cylinders and 190 and 200 in the two other ones. That was on a cold engine, so the compression seems fine to me, or?
Gonna check the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-25-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,492
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: front spring

I chopped my stock Iroc-z spring 1/2 coil and my car is absolutely straight/level with the ground. The ride/handling is good too.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

I was talking about Co not CO2, sorry for the confusion that I caused by that. The first times we went to the emissions test last year it was running the stock LS2 GTO tune. A car without cats should...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-19-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

Yepp, The limit is measured at 2 different rpm levels. At idle the limit is 0,5 and at 2500 rpm the limit is 0,3. My idle co as seen in the video is constantly changing like crazy between 0.014 and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-19-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
Posted By robbe_iroc

Re: High CO2 in my LS2

I forgot to mention that in this test I was running a mixture of 50/50 E85 and regular 95 octane "Swedish" pump gas fuel. That was an effort to try to get below the 0.3 co2 limit at 2500rpm´s. It´s...
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