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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-25-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: WTB Factory GM locking lug nuts for an 87 IROC

I have a set of used ones in the orignal box part number 999057 I would sell for 20 plus shipping.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-18-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,787
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: adj. strut to spindle bolts

Well you adjust the SAI with the strut bolts you purchased. You should only need one set for your car as you don't have that much to corect. once you adjust the sai with the strut bolt you bring the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-07-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: LS1 T56 parts - Input Shaft,Bellhousing,Pedals

Were you looking to trade an ls1 front plate and input for a lt1 style because I have the lt1 style still and still need the ls1 stuff. I haven't been making much progress on my car dam house keeps...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-30-2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 22,700
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: LS headers, anyone wanna try?

Yeh I kinda figured that. When it took them a year longer than they said it would and there was never any update on there website. Also the colecter looks like it would be a real pain to work around.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-29-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 22,700
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: LS headers, anyone wanna try?

Not a sponcer but I was looking into these and would like to see some feedback on them before I buy them in 5 years when I have time and money for my project.
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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-11-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,901
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: LS1 wiring harness from Z28

Well not yet I still have it the car and a 6.0 but no cash to work on it. The house is sucking all my cash up right now. On top of other problems my central air just took a crap. So the car is on the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-29-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,573
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

BRP muscle rod headers

I just noticed they finnally are on sale. Has anyone tryed the 1-7/8 ones yet I am no where near this point yet but they look interesting. and finnally we might have a bolt on option for large...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,787
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: adj. strut to spindle bolts

I will have to point you to the 2 sticky part one and two for the ultamite handaling 3rd gen as someone else did for me. read through that and it should either help anwser any questions you have of...
Forum: Fabrication
02-07-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,464
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Lambo door fab... ?? help

Not very familier with the lambo door stuff but i'm pretty sure you would still need the struts in the hinges to help with the weight of the door. Just like a garage door still needs helper spring...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-18-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,980
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Who's put some miles on their BMR k-member?

Not Sure if what you want is out there. I belive that there is no racks that will work with the spindals and still give you a good turning radius. I think somebody makes drop spindles with shorter...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-18-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,980
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Who's put some miles on their BMR k-member?

From what I remember That is an old design and is discontinued.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-18-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,787
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: adj. strut to spindle bolts

Thanks vetruck that help some. As I assumed there was a lot more going on hear and there is benifets and draw backs to performing this. I relise any suspension is a compramise between many things and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-17-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,787
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: adj. strut to spindle bolts

OK sort of. I don't see how installing these can possably decrease you amount of adjustable camber it just defies logic. If you now have 2 locations that are adjustable it would almost have to give...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-17-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,787
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: adj. strut to spindle bolts

I'm just trying to figure out what you are trying to do hear because I am very confused. Partly because I don't understand the whole scrub radius thing all that well however I do have an idea.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-08-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Looking for control arms

I would take you up on this deal if the first guy backs out. I have a couple sets of lower control arms and could find a panhard bar too I think. Where are you located?
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-29-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Ugghhhhhh

I'm no expert but I thought if a cam berring spun in a block the block was junk. Not sure but I would definatly mesure the bore to be sure.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-27-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,992
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: torque arm Q: why change mounting location

Thank's vetruck.

stephen, I was trying to keep my explanation as simple as posable as to not add any more confusion. As always you're knowledge on suspension angles and operation amazes me. And...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,992
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: torque arm Q: why change mounting location

Wow. The torque arm has nothing to do with engine twisting to plant the rear wheels. if you grab a stock arm you can twist it with your hand. So it should have little to no efect from the twisting...
Forum: Fabrication
12-20-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,936
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: stretched tires

Not sure what the op was about but this reminded me of a kid I knew who was into hydralics and the would get really skinny tires and mount them on wider rims so they would have a more rounded shape...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-16-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,463
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: (Read post #37) Those with the Spohn T56 cross member...enter.

I had one with bolts on both ends of the pivot and yes it was really close but did fit. I'm pretty sure you have to bolt together the torque arm side first then the crossmember side as said before....
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-10-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,707
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: lsx manifold options

Sorry it took so long and not sure if your still interested, and the oddball flange is bent any way. but hear is a pic. It looks like the gasgets are difrent to. Oh well.

As for the origanal...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-30-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,707
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: lsx manifold options

I have a set of cut off flanges from a truck not sure it there the same but if some one wants them I can dig them out.
Forum: Fabrication
09-28-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,898
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Welding aluminum without a $900 machine

Well first of all it was the transparent red powder from eastwood so not sure how good the stuff is compared to profesional products and procedures. I had headers on the car and the under hood temps...
Forum: Fabrication
09-27-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,898
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Welding aluminum without a $900 machine

That is a very good point I never thought about the wire sodder joints. I just remember the powder coat on my intake had marks melted into it where wires were touching it. But thats a lot lower...
Forum: Fabrication
09-19-2009, 06:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,898
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Welding aluminum without a $900 machine

Ok thats a little harsh. I said I know temps arn't that high but most engine fans kick on at 220 header temps are way above that and lots of heat cycles and vibration after a year of driving?????
Forum: Fabrication
09-18-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,898
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Welding aluminum without a $900 machine

My only problem with this is in the origanal guys test he beaded some on to peices of metal and reheated them and placed them together. so if it turn back into liquid form so easy. and at a relitivly...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-13-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Water Pump

If it's the large one that goes to the radiator most places refure to it as a lower radiator hose.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-02-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,187
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: What is this?

Also without the vacum ball the vents will move under wide open throtle as the vacum bleads off they will go to defalt position probably defrost.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-30-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,023
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: floorpans !!!!

Ok sounds good it's not a big deal if you wanted to only get the other guys. Do you have a way to transport these. As would you be willing to meet me somewhere around 75 or somewhere halfway between...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-10-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,023
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: floorpans !!!!

Just making sure you are still interested as I will be comming down the weekend of the 16-17th of october. I still need to finalise the plans but I belive I will be stoping in georga the 16th and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-10-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Interest in 1 7/8" headers

Just seeing if you have made any progress with this or not.
Forum: Fabrication
08-07-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,722
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Fuel Cell In Stock Location

The stock fuel tank is very oddly shaped a regular fuel cell wont fit. there is one maid to fit the 4th gens and can be put in 3rd gens but it is very expensive. I have seen a coulpe of peopl find...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Interest in 1 7/8" headers

I was wondering if you would be willing to sell a set of bent pipes or a kit that I can weld myself to try and keep the cost down and the shipping. And the customes fees because your in canada....
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Do i need the LS1 sump still if i get the Hawks engine mount kit?

Yeh the gto style pan is a definate no go. Check around on ls1tech Thats where I got mine from. I belive I only paid a little over 100 for it.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,716
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Manifold bolt stuck in head without a stem, how do you take this out?

alright I have done this several times on the 6.0l engines for some reason they seem to break more offten. a regular sharp cobalt drill bit should work very well not sure what your problem is there....
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Interest in 1 7/8" headers

I would be very interested also. But can not commit as I don't know when I would have the cash available.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-18-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,752
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: LT1:auto to manual tranny=> Chip programming

If you install a driveshaft and there is no output from the speed sensor does is operate normal. I think the IAC opens up A little off idle so it dosen't stall when the throtle gets closed. I could...
Forum: Fabrication
03-16-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,694
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Sub frames (design rough draft)

I'd have to agree with most of that exept that the rear fram dosent exsist. It definatly does not end at the shock mounts. I have cut apart 2 of these cars and they definatly have a sheet metal box...
Forum: Fabrication
03-09-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,694
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Sub frames (design rough draft)

I have 2 questions if the perimiter style is worse than the ones that go from front to rear subframe. Why are they the most comon ones sold, is it for ground clearence issues? And my second question...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-05-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,047
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: What is different about LS2/LS3 vs LS1/LS6 vs LS76/L92/LS7?

a real quick short list. From what Ive read is this crankshaft relucter is different number of teeth on ls1 to ls2 and knock sensors are in difrent locations. l92 usees a compleatly diffrent intake...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-02-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,316
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: first ls1 header done

That's what I thought but than this post got me confused.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-01-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,316
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: first ls1 header done

I read this a couple of times and still am not sure what size primaries you used. and do you have any pics from the top side installed Thanks.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-01-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,265
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: T5 to lsx

My big question is isn't the cranckshaft flang a different distance from the bellhowsing flang between the ls and the gen1 engines. So you would need a special flywheel like the one linked or the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 329
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: WTB LS1 Brake Bracket

If you only need one I might have it. I will check when I get home.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-25-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,023
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: floorpans !!!!

I'm pretty sure it's somewhere on the gulf side about half way down the state. I will pm you with more details when I find out everything. Thanks.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-23-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,023
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: floorpans !!!!

Ok I found out I will probably be going to florida at some point latter this year for a wedding. I belive in sept or oct. so if you can wait that long maybee I can meet you somewhere with them and...
Forum: Exhaust
01-16-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Vacuum Mufflers

Well I know the actuators on the vette's are right behind the muffler and the mufflers have duel outlets. one is blocked of for every day driving and then when you get on it it opens up leaving the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By 87tpi350,6spd

Re: Vacuum Mufflers

A lot of the new corvet's have these mufflers on them but they automaticly open above 4,000 rpm I think.
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