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Forum: V6
06-25-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Daily Driver Tires

In 2010, I bought a set of Cooper GLS's based on a recommendation from a friend who got 80,000 miles out of a set. I was pleased when I bought them, however I haven't had a chance to put very many...
Forum: V6
01-07-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 924
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Attach 5 Speed Tranny to Engine now or later ?

Would there be any benefit to using the starter with the ignition coil unhooked? I figure that it would be better than a dry start but not at good as running the pump alone.
Forum: History / Originality
01-06-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By backgammon7

Re: If your thirdgen could talk.....

Chill, It's not like I gave you any information at all.
Forum: History / Originality
01-06-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By backgammon7

If your thirdgen could talk.....

Since this is the history section, and a cars history has just as much to do with the people as it does the machine, what stories would your car tell if it could?

Mine would probably tell the...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
01-04-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,414
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My car was stoned this weekend.

It does have a clean look, but IMO it looks too plain. Also i think it could use a bage, maybe the pontiac badge, mounted on the left side of the deck lid to balance the key hole.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-03-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,180
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Third gen on a college kids budget

Sub'd : College kid #3.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

Look at a thirdgen from the outside and tell what engine it has. Some idiot claimed to have a TPI 350 when he had TBI 305 and got his doors blown off, the victor then trashes the 350.
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
12-28-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,414
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My car was stoned this weekend.

Looks good, but IMO I think you should replace the Pontiac badge.
Forum: Fabrication
12-28-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,732
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My Plans for my thirdgen! What are yours?

Long term goals are:

High compression radical cam 3.4 hybrid

T56

4.11 or 4.56 W/ drop in locker

Full aftermarket suspension
Forum: Fabrication
12-28-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,385
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Theme Third Gens ?Poll?

I'm not sure what this would be called, but I've toyed with the idea of doing a Thirdgen up like a classic hot rod/ bomber

Satin black paint

pin up girls painted on the rear pillars with some...
Forum: Fabrication
12-28-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,293
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Mid-engined third gen?

This might be a boring idea, but have you considered moving the front suspension forward? If there is enough space in the front fenders, you might even be able to move the front suspension and not...
Forum: V6
11-18-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By backgammon7

Quick question.

I have a friend with an 86 jeep Cherokee with an LR2. I assume the LR2 used in the jeeps used a block designed to be longitudinally mounted meaning it can be replaced with any RWD 2.8, 3.1, or 3.4....
Forum: History / Originality
10-31-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 15,122
Posted By backgammon7

Actual production car: 1LE five speed(305 of...

Actual production car: 1LE five speed(305 of course)

any period thirdgen: LT1 six speed test mule.


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Forum: Fabrication
10-26-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,857
Posted By backgammon7

sorry, having a little trouble with the TGO app. ...

sorry, having a little trouble with the TGO app.

if a mod sees this, feel free to delete my posts.




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Forum: Fabrication
10-26-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,857
Posted By backgammon7

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Forum: V6
09-24-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By backgammon7

I love youtube.

I don't know if this is where this should go, but I'm sure most of us are familiar with this video. I'm also 99% sure this is an old video of project89's car, and I hope he doesnt mind me posting...
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,144
Posted By backgammon7

Re: What would you want done in Carbon Fiber?

Then what is the forum for?

I'm ok with doing research, and I'm ok with learning. I'm ok with being wrong if I can then learn something from it.

What I can't stand is being told I'm wrong by...
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,144
Posted By backgammon7

Re: What would you want done in Carbon Fiber?

Still no legitimate response to why my idea sucks.
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,144
Posted By backgammon7

Re: What would you want done in Carbon Fiber?

Again with the personal stuff and still no contribution.

I would have laughed if it had:

A: been funny

B: you had actually given yourself some credit by giving a reason my idea was bad.
...
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,144
Posted By backgammon7

Re: What would you want done in Carbon Fiber?

Double reply.
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,144
Posted By backgammon7

Re: What would you want done in Carbon Fiber?

Real mature, just like a *****.

I admit I don't know much about carbon fiber, but at least I contributed an idea.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-02-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By backgammon7

IMO, I would just fix the Q-jet. Posted ...

IMO, I would just fix the Q-jet.


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Forum: Fabrication
09-02-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,144
Posted By backgammon7

Re: What would you want done in Carbon Fiber?

Would it be possible to make a rear axle out of CF? I doubt the center could, but what about the axle tubes. Could that even work?

EDIT: Read that axle axle housing, no CF gears lol.
...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-08-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,940
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Stupid things other drivers have done

I was pulling on to the interstate trying to merge, and this DA in a brand new super duty, who is in the acceleration lane behind me, decides to pass me as I run out of merge lane, he took my hole...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-08-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By backgammon7

Re: different tire options?

I have a set of Cooper GLSs on mine, and I like them. They were recommended to me by a friend of mine who got something like 80,000 miles on one set, if longevity means anything. They grip well, but...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,440
Posted By backgammon7

Re: GTA style spoiler on Z28?

I honestly have to agree with the majority of the posters, however, I don't agree with their choice of words. It is your car and you can do with it what you please, but if the opinion of others...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,440
Posted By backgammon7

Re: GTA style spoiler on Z28?

I think it would look ok as long as you remove the Z28 spoiler first. I've seen it done when the person kept the original spoiler and it look cool from afar, but tacky up close.

EDIT: I was...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Gave buffing a try

I thought this was going to be a horror story lol. It looks great! Good job.
Forum: Body
03-18-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,632
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Yenko Third Gen themed Camaro

I like "what if cars".

how has gm ruined the Malibu? Last time I checked, it is now what it was originally, a mid sized family car. As long as they don't try to make a chevelle out of the current...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,188
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My plans for a F-Body build that makes no sense

"The only 305 heads you MUST avoid are any that come on a TBI engine--they have insurmountable casting flaws"

Hmmm.....




I just want to say that I really like the concept of this build.
Forum: TBI
03-14-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,188
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My plans for a F-Body build that makes no sense

Go back to the list of threads. Go to the top of the column and look to the left. There is a new thread button. Click that and from then it functions pretty much like a reply, but it is the first...
Forum: TBI
03-13-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,188
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My plans for a F-Body build that makes no sense

Because on this board theyre predominately two kinds of people, people who want free power, and people who want to pay someone to do the work for them. The people that have the money to pay someone...
Forum: Body
03-11-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,632
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Yenko Third Gen themed Camaro

I think they should have Photoshopped the stripes onto a none gfx car. Weren't the Yenko's originally base cars with big engines?
Forum: TBI
03-11-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,188
Posted By backgammon7

Re: My plans for a F-Body build that makes no sense

Have you thought about destroking a 350? That might solve some of your valve size issues. What about a Z28 302 cam?
A destroked 350 isn't a 350 ;)
Forum: V6
03-11-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Engine Lethargic, 250 rpm idle, Backfires when revved

Problem solved, car is running like a champ. It was a mix of a few gas fouled plugs and a couple of bad plug wires. The plugs and wires were fairly new, so i didn't think to check them:doh::mad:....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-11-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 883
Posted By backgammon7

Re: COTM Suggestion thread

Possibly a photography board?

I don't understand the whole deal about not liking categories. I think as long as they are broad enough like modified or stock appearing they would be fine. I think...
Forum: V6
03-10-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Engine Lethargic, 250 rpm idle, Backfires when revved

Spark plugs are in the correct order and on the correct terminals on the distributor.
Forum: V6
03-10-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Engine Lethargic, 250 rpm idle, Backfires when revved

Out the exhaust, so it's really a misfire? I won't be able to work on it any more today, I have to be at work at six. I didn't think to check the plug wires.:doh:, but I will first thing tomorrow.
Forum: V6
03-10-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By backgammon7

Engine Lethargic, 250 rpm idle, Backfires when revved

86 2.8. The tach says it idles at 250 rpm and even if it isn't accurate, the idle is extremely low when it does idle. It revs incredibly slowly, and when I let off the gas it backfires so loud I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-23-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,710
Posted By backgammon7

Re: March COTM poll ** VOTING **

You're right, and I know you can't, I was just trying to bring attention to the fact that picture quality is important.

Maybe after nomination, PM the members and get what they think is their best...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-22-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,710
Posted By backgammon7

Re: March COTM poll ** VOTING **

I feel like the lower two camaro's were let down by their pictures. It's not really relevant because the voting has gone on for days now, but a couple of clearer pics and they would have a better...
Forum: Electronics
02-20-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,801
Posted By backgammon7

Re: rewiring headlights?

Link? obviously i'm ignorant of something. I'd like to know more about this.
Forum: Electronics
02-20-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,801
Posted By backgammon7

Re: rewiring headlights?

The regular sealed beam bulbs?
Forum: Electronics
02-20-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,801
Posted By backgammon7

Re: rewiring headlights?

I was thinking you wanted to use the regular bulbs to do it lol :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Got some money...what should I do?

I would do some chassis stuff first, or maybe gears. make the power you already have do more.
Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 33,013
Posted By backgammon7

Re: whats your mileage on your fbody?

86 2.8 sc

57,xxx first time round.

my aunt bought it new in the summer of 86, drove it for 8 years and let it sit.

fuel problems galore
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,156
Posted By backgammon7

Re: This stupid car is impossible, help!

You did have a good amount of gas in the car right? Mine would do that when I ran it below 1/4 a tank.

I know its a simple thing, but it could easily be over looked.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Got some money...what should I do?

I doubt it. what have you already done?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By backgammon7

Re: Got some money...what should I do?

improve factory flaws and limitations
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-20-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,710
Posted By backgammon7

Re: March COTM poll ** VOTING **

Sometimes its hard to tell, especially when these are the cars that we base our idea of what the cars looked like stock. When I nominated the car I did, I remember thinking "He has a really clean...
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