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Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-25-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,119
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Buyer Beware, Modern Day Muscle

Ordered from them multiple times, never an issue for me.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-25-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,230
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Parting out 1985 Z28 camaro

What shape are the ground effects in ? The long rocker pieces under the doors only, and how much ?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-07-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,974
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Wheel spacers

The 17x8.5 wheels are on the front. The tire size is 245/45 17. The rears are 18x9.5 and the tires are 275/40 18 and they do not rub at all.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-14-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,102
Posted By DeanJ

Re: zr1 engine in third gen

You're right. I was thinking of another car Bruce has.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-14-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,102
Posted By DeanJ

Re: zr1 engine in third gen

Stormtrooper has an LS based, turbocharged engine.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-14-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By DeanJ

Re: 5.3 with TPI???

5.3 doesn't even have a distributor. If the OP would simply look at the two different engines, the original question would have answered its self.
Forum: TBI
01-05-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By DeanJ

Re: OK to shorten twisted pair of ICM and injector wires?

Here ya go.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#heat-shrink-tubing/=q49ua7
Forum: TBI
01-04-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By DeanJ

Re: OK to shorten twisted pair of ICM and injector wires?

I always use heat shrink with the adhesive lining for critical splices. I order it from McMaster-Carr in 4' lengths.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-05-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,797
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Parting a 1989 Iroc

Thanks anyway.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-05-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,797
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Parting a 1989 Iroc

Does the Dash have ANY cracks ? Could you check above the heat/ac controls, and under the top center ac vents please ?
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
03-05-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Stock 94 Camaro LT-1 exhaust manifolds

I know this thread is old, but do you still have the manifolds ?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-05-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 344
Posted By DeanJ

Exhaust manifold

I need a drivers side exhaust manifold for a 93 F-Body LT-1
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-18-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,387
Posted By DeanJ

Re: FAST EZ EFI on a RamJet 350?

This is what I did. Get the port injection mod. Easy to tune and works very well.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-18-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By DeanJ

Re: quick question. des the b body lt1 share the same short block as f body lt1

The B- Body can also have a smaller cubic inch version that looks identical to the 5.7 , so make sure what you're getting.
Forum: Brakes
12-31-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,254
Posted By DeanJ

Re: spindles mod for ls1 brakes

Do this!!! You can thank us later.
Forum: Fabrication
12-28-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 183,270
Posted By DeanJ

Re: lets see some pics of your custom mods and/or fabrication

It's the regular SS style hood that I extended. I didn't like the way it just stopped.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,708
Posted By DeanJ

Re: LT1 T56 Rebuild Kits

Tick will also sell you the parts. But, they do great work, and are very good guys to deal with.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-02-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,752
Posted By DeanJ

Re: UMI Roto-Joints

If you do much street driving at all I wouldn't use the spherical, they transmit a lot of road noise, they work good but are just noisy. If you choose the bearings, they need to be the highest...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Anybody ever seen these before?

[quote=91phoenix;5330566]I go to autoparts swap meets every couple of months. I haven't noticed any of those valve covers before. I do not look much at valve covers but I would think I would notice...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,709
Posted By DeanJ

Re: does anyone here still get crap for owning a "turd gen"?

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Same here. I was at a car show a while back and one of the guys said " Hey man, go park that s**t over there in the weeds" Everyone got a good laugh. I actually won the Best Paint throphy.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,497
Posted By DeanJ

Re: July COTM ** WINNER **

Guys, I've saw this car in person, and it is awesome. Very deserving winner!!!
Forum: Body
07-16-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,764
Posted By DeanJ

Re: What's one totally original thing about your car?

Door handles too.

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Forum: Body
07-16-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,764
Posted By DeanJ

Re: What's one totally original thing about your car?

Most everyone likes my exhaust. I know it's not an original idea (plenty of 4th gen have them) but mine is the only 3rd gen I've ever saw with it.
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Forum: South East Region
06-30-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By DeanJ

Re: F-Body Beach Bash 2012

Hope you can make it this year.
Forum: South East Region
06-30-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By DeanJ

Re: F-Body Beach Bash 2012

Ok guys' here's a few pics of the trophys for this years car show. There will be 9 like the one on the right for, Best 1st thru 5th gen Camaros and Best 1st thru 4th gen Firebirds. There will be a...
Forum: South East Region
06-16-2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By DeanJ

F-Body Beach Bash 2012

It's that time of the year again. This event is much fun.
http://www.fbodybeachbash.com/
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 38,801
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Camaro Racing Stripe Pics ONLY!!!!

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Forum: Fabrication
05-14-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,891
Posted By DeanJ

Re: custom rear bumper

This is what I did to mine. It's a lot of work, but I think it was worth it. Oh, sorry for the hijak.
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 76,005
Posted By DeanJ

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

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,822
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

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Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,876
Posted By DeanJ

Re: 2011 camaro engine cover mod

:yup:

The covers, to me seem like a way to just hold in engine heat.
Forum: Body
03-10-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,383
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Anyone have a video featuring their third gen?

Here's an in car from when I ran at the Maxton Mile:driving:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_j3K19TWsg&lr=1
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-03-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,160
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Horsepower limits with stock fuel lines?

As ORR stated, the lines are not the problem. Not enough pump is. When I first done my swap, I used the 255 Walbro/Racetronix pump. When I ran it on the dyno the fuel pressure started to fall around...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-03-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By DeanJ

Re: How come I've never seen anybody use this hole for PCM pass thru?

This is what I did. I sealed it back up with 3M urethane for windows. I routed the harness just like the original.
Forum: Fabrication
01-18-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,114
Posted By DeanJ

Re: has anyone here actually fabbed your own 9"?

OK guys, I'll be back at my shop this weekend, and I'll get some measurements. The LCA & shock mounts are made from 3/16" thick mild steel that I fabbed up. They have the lower hole positions like...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-15-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,023
Posted By DeanJ

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

Mid 90s Cadillac, rear doors. Lots of mid 90s GM big cars has these handles. The front door handles has the key hole in them.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-15-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,023
Posted By DeanJ

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

Yes it is, and :thanks:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-12-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,023
Posted By DeanJ

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

Here's an "after" pic. Same wheels painted with Duplicolor wheel paint, graphite with clear top coat.
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Dif side - torque arm nut size

A 13/16" also works.
Forum: Fabrication
01-04-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,114
Posted By DeanJ

Re: has anyone here actually fabbed your own 9"?

Here's a few pics of the jig, housing & torque arm I built a while back. I have the housing back out of the car to narrow it a little. I get some more pics this weekend.
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Rear axle splines...

Also, if I'm not mistaken the Strange spool splines are in the same location as a factory carrier. The MW spool has them further out toward each end, as in closer to the bearings. If it turns out the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Rear axle splines...

They may fit but I'm not sure. I do know that the MW axles uses a different pressure angle on their 40 spline Ford axles. As suggested earlier, I would call MW and see what they said.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Traction control Question?

The traction control has nothing to do with the function of the differential unit, whatever style the rear end has. The traction control sensor only sends a signal to the PCM.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
01-01-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,211
Posted By DeanJ

Re: In-Tank Fuel Pump advice

I use a pump from a turbo Toyota Supra. It's not a direct bolt in, but can go in a third gen tank with a little fab work. It has proven to be a very reliable & super quiet pump. I had a 255 Walbro,...
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,506
Posted By DeanJ

Re: What did your Third Gen get for Christmas?

Mine got a early present, a GoPro Hero. Here's a video from the last meet at Maxton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh36Qa-d12E&lr=1
Forum: TBI
12-19-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By DeanJ

Re: Vortec head gasket questions

While the Vortec 350 head is good, it's chamber is too large for a 305. You'll more than likely loose power from the drop in compression. Buy the heads and save them for the 350.
Forum: Brakes
12-10-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,830
Posted By DeanJ

Re: ls1 hubs

The C6 Z06 fronts are not side specific, thus one side will be vented backwards. The C5 rotors are side specific. I haven't heard of over heating, but the possibilty makes sense.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,131
Posted By DeanJ

Re: SBC LS1 T56 HELP IN THE UK !

The 3970010 block has the 2 piece rear main seal. The LT1 flywheel will not fit this type of block/crankshaft setup. You will need the conversion flywheel.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
12-06-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,603
Posted By DeanJ

Re: SBC LS1 T56 HELP IN THE UK !

The 3970010 block has the 2 piece rear main seal. The LT1 flywheel will not fit this type of block/crankshaft setup. You will need the conversion flywheel.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-06-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,463
Posted By DeanJ

Re: HAWKS NEW BUILD " STORM TROOPER "

I was at the show also. Bruce's car surely is a beauty. He won a trophy for best engine. Very nice work under that hood for sure. I had the blue third gen Camaro that was just down the hill in front...
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