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Forum: LTX and LSX
06-30-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

More progress...started on the down pipes


passenger sidehttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190629_191124_8bcf94931ebf0059233109e9f42201aa797bf2b3.jpg

driver...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-17-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Cut a bracket out of 3/16 steel and welded to the frame rail for the passenger motor plate to bolt to. Still need to do the driver side.

Also got more hot side completed on passenger side -...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-03-2019, 06:23 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Fairly productive weekend - tacked in the new battery tray, clearanced for the turbo and got the passenger turbo connected.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-29-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Had a few productive days. Rebuilt the upper and lower door hinges on the driver side door. Just need to yank the passenger side door to do the same




Welded in plates to support the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-13-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

I should have more time now to focus on this project again...

Pulled out the engine to get the mid plate installed and to get some fab work done in the engine bay. Mocked up a repop battery tray...
Forum: Interior
05-13-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,586
Posted By Fireball

Re: 5th Gen seats in a 87 TA

Thanks for this! I picked up a set for my project on the cheap and was planning on taking a similar approach. Nice to get a sense if it'll work before I hack up a perfectly good set of seats LOL
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-31-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Some progress today....cut the mounting brackets off the intercooler, cut a notch in the core support (to allow the IC to tilt further back toward the radiator). welded on new aluminum angle at the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-31-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

about 30 miles...I'm in Rising Sun, ~6 miles from Cecil County Dragway.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-29-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

I think there is just enough room with some material removal...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-24-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Bought a Treadstone TRTT9 (1300hp a2a intercooler)...Fitting it is definitely shoving 10 lb in a 5 lb bag!

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Forum: LTX and LSX
12-03-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Finally some progress! I discovered that the motor plate I used in my old 4th gen fits perfectly, other than needing to be clearanced around the steering box. Purchased an AEM mid plate which I still...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-05-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Sorry for the hiatus...the wife and I ended up inheriting a 'project car' from her family. For sentimental reasons, we jumped into that project and put the third gen on hold. Did a frame up...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-13-2016, 05:57 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Not really an option since car will be in paint later this summer. I'm going to set it inward a bit with the expectation it'll creep out. worse case I can tweak the hinge alignment. Still 1-2...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-13-2016, 05:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,806
Posted By Fireball

Re: "Black Jack" 1982 Camaro Strip Street car

doh...I threw away a used set of 3.73s for a 10-bolt last month. Nobody wanted them LOL
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-09-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

ugh...mounted the right piece last night and realized the hatch was horribly out of alignment....the right side stuck back almost 1/2":doh:

Wasn't the upper hinges since the glass is in good...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Got a bit done yesterday. Removed the front windshield (it was nasty and had a crack). Will make it easier to do the final paint work without it in place. Also disassembled the mirrors for paint. ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-07-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

Big Nose Compression. its the valving they use for the big hp cars. I had BNC stuff on my 2000 hp 4th gen. Thats what I used for the back shocks on my current build too. When I get closer to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-07-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

Was curious how the valving on the AFCO front struts would work for you....they are factory set as BNC which is for more for the ultra-high hp application (keeping the nose down)
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-07-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

paint was in HORRIBLE condition....lots of cracks, dings, fading, etc.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-07-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

sanded, repaired, and primed the passenger door last night. Will probably do the front and rear bumpers next.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-31-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

If you're bogging, why not add a smidge of air to the tires....will help rolling resistance as well
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Sanded the passenger fender down to metal and repaired some minor damage

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=303087&stc=1&d=1464383663

Shot a coat of epoxy primer to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-23-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

I know how you feel! I did Outlaw Drag Radial for several years with just the wife and I working between runs....

something doesn't seem right with the rad setup...I had no issues keeping my 2000...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-22-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

I'm trying to keep it "sleeper-ish" hence why I stayed with 15" diameter.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-22-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

its a street car...I've had my fun with a race car in the past.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-21-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Roller!

15x8 (4.5" backspace) up front with 235/60/R15
15x10 (7.5" backspace) out back with mockup 28x10 slicks (about same size as 295/55/R15 Drag radials)

Not sure if I'm going to run 275 or...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-18-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Mounted the other donor door. Removed the glass from them since they were both chipped up top. Fortunately, the glass from my OEM doors are in good shape. Probably won't reinstall glass until...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-18-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

Nice improvisation! A good source for stuff like that is mcmaster-carr...you can get weird bolts/parts/hardware in one day...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-14-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Drove up to Eastwood this morning....cool place. Bought some body work supplies.

Had to throw away my original doors due to rust out. Had picked up a set of z28 doors (drilled for side skirts)...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-13-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

Nice struts lol....
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Little bit done. Mounted UMI camber/caster plate, converted one OEM strut to coil over (for mock up) and test fit wheel. Test fit back wheel and will likely have to cut off bump stop...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-11-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

If you are ever in the market, give a look at the diversion series of TIG welders....I bought one...nice little inverter machine that doesn't need tons of power
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-11-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

Great to hear....nice to know. S&W isn't too far up the road, I can save a bunch on shipping if I pick up. You could've save a bunch of weight if you had gone with a moly cage LOL
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-11-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 36,536
Posted By Fireball

Re: 2015 SpeedMu11et updates

were you overall happy with the fit of the S&W cage? Did you modify it any?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2016, 05:53 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

LOL...:lmao:

Seriously, if I get major fab work completed and body work/paint done this year I'd be thrilled. I keep upping the ante on what I want to do with the project and it added several...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-10-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Got alot of parts on the way. if all goes well...will be a roller by next weekend
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-09-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Not as pricey as the AFCOs :eek:
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-09-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Hmmm...they have apparently been discontinued by the manufacturer. Think I'm going to stay with my original coilover plan since I already have the a-arms for coilover setup (no spring pockets).
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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-29-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Need some thoughts...

Ready to make this thing a roller LOL

Due to anticipated street driving, I think I'm going to maintain OEM type front configuration (traditional strut/springs instead of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-29-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Correct...only moves a minor amount to prevent binding...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-20-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,295
Posted By Fireball

Brand New BMR A-Arms (no spring pocket)

Keeping them...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-02-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

fabbed a second bracket and mounted the other turbo, now the fun job of fabbing the other header. Should be easier than the driver side one was LOL I'll be clocking both turbos downward but need to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-02-2015, 04:49 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

no. don't have room for a motor plate with all the accessories. Will build a strong torque limiter though
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

And I'm back in business :D

Partially TIG welded in a bracket to mount the driver side turbo, and started the pipe to connect the header to the turbo. Will be putting in a flex connecter at the...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-01-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,096
Posted By Fireball

Re: Where are all the sport coupes?

My 84 Sport Coupe....not very pretty right now...but one day will be a beast.

Fully rebuilding it with a twin-turbo LSx setup ;)
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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-01-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Fireball

Re: Limited slip differential (26 spline - 3.23 and up)

Pictures added. Some light surface scratches from interference with pinion during installation - has zero effect on performance.

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Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,955
Posted By Fireball

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

I know I know LOL

Hoping to get the hairdryers mounted, the other header built and both headers connected to the turbine inlets over the next few weeks (waiting on flex couplings)
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-30-2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Fireball

Limited slip differential (26 spline - 3.23 and up)

Aftermarket 26 spline limited slip differential (pretty sure its this one (http://www.jegs.com/i/Auburn+Gear/109/542057/10002/-1)). Was set up with Richmond 3.73 gears. Out of 84 camaro that I had...
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