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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-08-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Riles

Re: Belltech 2" Drop Spindles + Rear Lowering Springs in NJ

Thanks to everybody involved. A local buyer took precedence and the spindles are sold.

Thanks again.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-01-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Riles

Re: Belltech 2" Drop Spindles + Rear Lowering Springs in NJ

Thanks for chiming in for me, Luke, you beat me to it!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-30-2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Riles

Re: Belltech 2" Drop Spindles + Rear Lowering Springs in NJ

Interestingly enough, even though you are just as far away as some of the other ptoential buyers, shipping to you is cheaper! I'll never understand the shipping rates. Anyway, shipping would be $35...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-28-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Riles

Re: Belltech 2" Drop Spindles + Rear Lowering Springs in NJ

Package weight is 50lbs coming from 07746, shipping is about $35 using either UPS or Fedex to your zip. I'd like to round up to $40 to cover tax and packaging.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-28-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Riles

Re: Belltech 2" Drop Spindles + Rear Lowering Springs in NJ

I'll get back to you later tonight. I'll package them up as if I'm shipping them and get an accurate weight. Thanks.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-28-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Riles

Belltech 2" Drop Spindles + Rear Lowering Springs in NJ

Hey guys, I'm selling a set of Belltech drop spindles and a set of rear lowering springs. I bought these off a fellow board member many months ago and sold my project car before I installed them. I...
Forum: North East Region
09-15-2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Riles

Re: Off Topic: My Friend's Band

I know, I wish they would put my favorite track on that site. But, I agree, the whole reason they played it at the bar is that it had a decent beat to it

I'll get them to post my favorite track,...
Forum: North East Region
09-14-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Riles

Off Topic: My Friend's Band

Hey guys, I'm a little embarrassed to brag about this, but I've got a local friend that I promised I'd plug on the board. Mods can delete this if they want, I just want to prove that I did it.
...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-29-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By Riles

Re: Need Interior Pieces - Armrests, Door Panel Trim, etc

How much would you want for the radio?

I'm pretty much set right now on the interior. I still need that red plastic piece that goes across the headliner near the rear hatch, though.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-29-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By Riles

Re: Need Interior Pieces - Armrests, Door Panel Trim, etc

Talk about a quick response! Deal is done, I purchased armrests and upper door panel plastics.

Since I've determined that a console cover is out of my price range right now, I'd still consider a...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-28-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By Riles

Need Interior Pieces - Armrests, Door Panel Trim, etc

Hey guys. I'm looking for a few last pieces to complete my interior. I need:

-Bright Red Armrests
-Upper Door Panel Black Plastic Piece
-Bright Red Headliner Trim (the one that goes behind the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-15-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Riles

Re: 4th Gen Camaro Red/Black seats

Its probably out of the question, but do you think you would be able to ship? I'm in jersey.
Forum: Electronics
08-15-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,025
Posted By Riles

Re: Left Turn Signal Short Circuit... any ideas?

Thanks for the compliment. Actually, due to the body kit, I'm not running any original bulb sockets, so unfortunately that isn't the issue. I also tried disconnecting each new socket individually,...
Forum: Electronics
08-14-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,025
Posted By Riles

Left Turn Signal Short Circuit... any ideas?

Hey guys. I hate posting only when I have problems, but I just can't seem to solve this one on my own. I got my car back from the shop after a couple of weeks, and the left turn signal has a short...
Forum: OLD Third Gen Fest
07-24-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,158
Posted By Riles

Re: 07' Plans?

I'll be there with my Evoluzione camaro. I was hoping to have it painted by then so I could show it, but it looks like I'll just have to race it instead. It still looks good thanks to the shiny...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-23-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,150
Posted By Riles

Re: 700R4 Transmission w/ converter

Thanks. I'm trying to wait until I completely finish the car, and then I'll sell some parts that I find leftover/lying around. I took alot of the car out during the conversion (both in terms of the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-23-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,150
Posted By Riles

Re: 700R4 Transmission w/ converter

If there was a way I could prove it works, i would. But I don't have a car to test it in, since I've already converted mine to manual. Plus, I'm not going to go through 8 hours of work to test...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-23-2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,150
Posted By Riles

Re: 700R4 Transmission w/ converter

Or just take the transmission for free. If its no good, throw it out. I really think its fine though.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-20-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,150
Posted By Riles

700R4 Transmission w/ converter

Well, it finally dawned on me that I'm an idiot. I did an auto to manual swap because I thought my transmission blew, and all along, it was the rear end that went out.

Dumb, I know. But, I'm not...
Forum: Interior
07-20-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By Riles

Re: 2002 Shift Knob Removal

In my 1998 V6 Firebird, I just had to twist really hard.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-18-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Riles

Re: WTB: T5 Torque Arm Mount

I just paid TPI-Hearse, so it is safe to say that I am no longer in the market for this.

Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-18-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By Riles

Re: WTB: Drum Brake Rear End Near NJ

Thanks everybody, I'm all set now.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-17-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By Riles

Re: WTB: Drum Brake Rear End Near NJ

Would it be a somewhat quick job? By my definition, quick is any job that takes less than 8 hours, lol. If I can do it, then I'll probably take it.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-17-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Riles

Re: WTB: T5 Torque Arm Mount

Maybe I can pick up this and the rear end from you at the same time. I know you've told me in the past, but what part of CT are you from again?

If its too far and I can't work out the rear end...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-17-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Riles

Re: WTB: T5 Torque Arm Mount

Need it bad!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-17-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By Riles

Re: WTB: Drum Brake Rear End Near NJ

Would also consider just a posi unit, assuming it fits in my rear end.

Edit: Nevermind. I'm probably not capable of doing this myself. I'd rather just buy a complete rear end.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-16-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Riles

WTB: T5 Torque Arm Mount

I just finished my T5 swap, but I need a new torque arm mount/bushing since they are different.

The quicker you can get it to me, the better.

Please PM or email, since thread subscriptions...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-16-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By Riles

WTB: Drum Brake Rear End Near NJ

I need a drum brake rear end in or near New Jersey. Please PM me or email me, since the thread subscriptions don't really work.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-16-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,868
Posted By Riles

Re: Driveshaft spinning, but tires aren't... sorta

Thanks for the replies, guys. Don't worry, I wasn't attempting to drive it any faster than a couple mph- I wanted to make sure that my transmission swap worked. The clutch hydraulics aren't working...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,868
Posted By Riles

Re: Driveshaft spinning, but tires aren't... sorta

Damn. What is the quickest, cheapest way to fix it? Would it be easier than the trans swap I just did? If you can't tell, I know nothing about rears.

I'm having a bitch of a time getting parts. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,868
Posted By Riles

Driveshaft spinning, but tires aren't... sorta

Alright guys, I have an odd new problem in my trans swap. I thought I was finished since the trans is installed, silly me.

Anyway, for a little background. When I bought the swap kit, the guy I...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-11-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By Riles

Re: starter doesn't catch flexplate

I'm not sure if you have completely solved your starter problem or not, but you may have to shim the starter. Its possible that the gears were binding, preventing the starter gear from sliding all...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-06-2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,526
Posted By Riles

Re: Custom ferrari look interior from 96 camaro

Did you paint the dash or console as well?

At first glance it seemed like too much money, but now I'm considering it, since I was going to spend $700 just on leather seat covers.

Probably can't...
Forum: Electronics
07-03-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By Riles

Re: Broken Ballast Resistor...

Hey guys, sorry it took me so long to respond. I changed my email address on the forum, and since the forum email system isnt working, I got locked out of my account for a few days.

Anyway, i did...
Forum: Electronics
06-28-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By Riles

Broken Ballast Resistor...

Hey guys, I just finished my T5 swap (hallelujah). Most people tell you to remove the distributor cap so that the tilting engine doesn't break it. Well, I did that, but at the end, I already had...
Forum: North East Region
06-28-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By Riles

Re: Anybody in Central NJ want to help with trans install?

It worked! I finally got it installed! The most important tip that I found useful was to jack the engine up so that it is sitting level. I only have one jack, so I jacked the engine up then put a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-27-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Riles

Want to trade electronic speedo housing for mechanical

Hi guys, I have an electronic speedometer sensor installed in my T5, but I have a mechanical speedo. Anybody want to trade me for a mechanical housing?

Or, maybe we could trade speedos...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Riles

Re: More Flywheel Issues

Lol, well put.
Forum: North East Region
06-27-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By Riles

Re: Anybody in Central NJ want to help with trans install?

Thanks for the good luck wishes. I'll need it.

Update: Last night, I had another stab at it. I only had 2 hours to work, so I knew I wouldnt get it finished. The clutch hydraulics work fine, I...
Forum: Carburetors
06-26-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,752
Posted By Riles

Re: Running 18's with a 350... help!

The tranny blew out in April, ironically a few days before I was going to take it to the track. I've been working on a WC T5 swap ever since, and I'm steaming mad at myself for taking so long to get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By Riles

Re: IS THERE A FOURTH GEN DOT ORG

I would recommend firebirdv6.com. I was a pretty active member there for a couple years, until I ultimately had to get rid of the 98 Firebird. Nice people, and very knowledgeable.

It is the same...
Forum: North East Region
06-26-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By Riles

Re: Anybody in Central NJ want to help with trans install?

Thanks for the tips! I absolutely forgot about the bolts-as-dowels trick! I will definitely try this when I get down there again. It looks like I will have to wait a while for the tranny jack, but...
Forum: North East Region
06-25-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By Riles

Re: Anybody in Central NJ want to help with trans install?

Well, in my haste, I bought a tranny jack. I'll give it a go in a couple of days when it comes in from Harbor Freight. The offer still stands, especially if I can't get it in with the help of this...
Forum: North East Region
06-25-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By Riles

Anybody in Central NJ want to help with trans install?

Hey guys, I'm almost finished with my auto to t5 swap, but I just can't get the trans in. I think I need either a second set of hands, or a trans jack (both of which I don't have).

The car is in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,160
Posted By Riles

Re: SERIOUS! Flywheel/t-5 trans/clutch problems PLEASE HELP!

I was just in the same boat. I have an 88, but the engine is an older 2 piece rms 350. I had to get a 153 tooth flywheel and a new starter (since the flywheel is now smaller than your original...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-23-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Riles

Re: More Flywheel Issues

Man, that would have been nice. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be in the market for a new starter in a few months... lol
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-22-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Riles

Re: More Flywheel Issues

Phew! It works! It took forever to get the flywheel and starter, but I finally got it all on there last night. The flywheel came off of a 1978 monte carlo, 153 teeth (although I was told it would...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-21-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,024
Posted By Riles

Re: Broke clip on U-Joint during removal... do I need a new one

Well thats great news! One less thing to do! Thanks.
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