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Forum: North East Region
05-20-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 314
Posted By IrocTheZ28

MOROSO CORVETTE SHOW - JUNE 4TH 2023

June is near and this will be my second visit to Moroso in Guilford CT since...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,830
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Genuine GM 700R4 Transmission Gasket & "Seal"

Thanks for your reply so now I'm wondering if I should perform that seal swap if I get that particular kit.
I've never done that seal before as other kits only include filter and cork gasket as far...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,830
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Genuine GM 700R4 Transmission Gasket & "Seal"

I am curious as to why the Genuine GM kit 8657926 has a pan gasket and seal with the filter included, what is the extra seal included for versus the AC Delco or WIX kits that have the pan gasket and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2021, 01:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: LT1 Starter Fitment Issue

Thanks for the replies. I will look into these recommendations.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By IrocTheZ28

LT1 Starter Fitment Issue

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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-18-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,039
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: The DashPad Factory

I lost my dashpad screws, where can I source them?
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-17-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,108
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: My New Toy - 1990 Formula

Awesome toy. Makes me miss my dark Royal Blue '83 LG4 Trans AM, which I sold for my existing Camaro rodeo. Currently working on my '92 Z28's rear suspension and considering the same Moog CC635's....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,200
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Help ! Burnt Wire In Harness Found - What Is This? ( pics )

Just repaired the orange wire, it is part of the fusible link circuit but it fried again when i turned the ignition. Further troubleshooting reveals the primary fan motor is borderline seizing up on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,200
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Help ! Burnt Wire In Harness Found - What Is This? ( pics )

Troubleshooting as to why my dual fan radiators are not operating. '92 Z28 L98 TPI.

1- I replaced the Thermostat, Radiator Fan Relay, Coolant Temp Sensor at the intake manifold, Fan Temp Switch...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-09-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 984
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: new wheels on 91 z28

I'm not a fan of aftermarket Mustang wheels on your beloved Camaro but the Stang looks nicer...

The wheels look like turbine blades from the awful throttle intake kit imfamously called the...
Forum: Body
11-30-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 24,535
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: POST YOUR BLACK 3RD GENS

1992 Z28. Still turns heads and people try to buy it from me. It's a keeper :nod:

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Forum: Members Camaros
11-22-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,031
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: What year Camaro is the most owned on this website?

'92 Z28 :burnout:

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 50,192
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Hottest looking IROC-Z's

NIGHT

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,574
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Post your red third gen here!

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,005
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Tinting windows "myself"...

Beach background on your bad a$$ Pontiac makes it awesome PUNISH3R, nice!

As mentioned before about the fuzzy felt window guides, I believe they are made of out of ostrich feathers from GM.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-05-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 64,953
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: CRC product guaranteed to pass.. smog tips?

What is the exact name of the CRC product? :confused:

If it comes in a can maybe post a link or picture of the can please so others may visually see and grab it off the shelf than rely on a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-06-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,442
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: My LS1 exhaust setup

Looking forward to the sound video clip.

Where did you get the cool 5.7L LS1 license plate frame?

Is it metal or chrome covered plastic?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,209
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Used whole seafoam can...no thick exhaust at all...

Worth mentioning that you should be changing the spark plugs AFTER this Seafoam procedure. Pretty sure you'll find the electrodes all sooty or caked on with gunk from all the combustion chamber...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2011, 01:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,024
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: L98 Oil Heater Leak - Now What?

Thanks Vetteoz and to those who replied.

I believe GM designed this for a reason so I managed to slip the old filter ( AC Delco 1218 ) seal and used a 1-1/16th socket to snug it tight to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-25-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,024
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: L98 Oil Heater Leak - Now What?

I did a Search ( found posts from 2003-2007 ) and it's not too serious of a problem however it seems there are gaskets to be ordered but from the dealership which isn't open on Xmas Day so I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-25-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,024
Posted By IrocTheZ28

L98 Oil Heater Leak - Now What?

It's cold out and I decided to go for a ride before the oil change to get it right. The AC Delco 1218 oil filter was pretty stuck on tight, maybe I overtightened it but I managed to get it loosened...
Forum: Exhaust
11-15-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,496
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Stainless 3" Dual Exhaust Setup

Nice setup !

What's the specs on the rear end? Like tires and brake system?

Looks cool man......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,239
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 Z28 Heater Core Removal - Major P.I.T.A.

Well I got the heater core out after yanking on it. The Chinese aftermarket part seems to match up so I'll be reporting my progress later. Thanks to those who viewed only. :rolleyes:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,239
Posted By IrocTheZ28

'92 Z28 Heater Core Removal - Major P.I.T.A.

I'm at the part where the original heater core seems to be fighting against me so tell me what I should do next? Can't wiggle the stubborn POS out!
I had all weekend to perform this job and I ran...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,183
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Coolant

It fit well so it had to be of a standard size and the hose was bought from Home Depot. I almost gagged over the gunk that spewed out lol.

I thought that only got rid of the gunk on the bottom so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,183
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Coolant

I removed the water pump ( 4 easy bolts ) and garden hosed the sediment and flushed out all sorts of brown gunk. Runs much cooler now on a stock 195* thermostat.
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-15-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,757,963
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Love my American Racing Chrome Replica Iroc Rims :nod:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ePWxCP1R6YQ/TfYlLhIm7MI/AAAAAAAAAu0/UyFj4FiyU_w/s640/IMG_20110613_091800.jpg...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-02-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,697
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: cleaning the coolant and washer tank

I have heard using Lestoil. It's a kitchen purpose item that you add into these tanks and seal them off with some water inside. Shake, wait overnight and dump the gunk away.

Home Depot has CLR,,,...
Forum: TPI
07-23-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Timing Guns & Fuel Pressure Gauges - What's In Your Toolbox?

This is very helpful, I was curious about the timing procedure and found it on a Search. Guess I don't have to go high dollar for these items I see.
Forum: TPI
07-23-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Timing Guns & Fuel Pressure Gauges - What's In Your Toolbox?

This morning I visited Autozone and they had two choices from Actron available. One at $44 and the other at $99 being ' digital '. I left to ponder what you guys have in your toolboxes so I can make...
Forum: Exhaust
07-15-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

Took a few more...

Drivers Side sticks out about a centimeter, probably another adjustment needed:...
Forum: Exhaust
07-15-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

Hi gang, sorry for the delayed response. My gallbladder gave me sudden pain so after a trip to the ER to get it surgically removed, I'm typing on Vicodins :lmao:

Anyways, yes I got the Magnaflow...
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

No, but if you're dead set on getting it then call Magnaflow for piece sales I guess but I doubt it.
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

Originally a 1992 factory dual cat setup. I ditched the rusted out dual cat Flowmaster. You do have to save your old AIR tubes. Measure & cut carefully so it hooks up to Magnaflows AIR tubes with no...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

Summit carries it under the part number MPE-36479. It's beautiful but right now I'm having fitment problems. Installer didnt want to do major surgery with a torch so he's contacting Magnaflow Tech...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

Just as I'm gettin ready to go to work, I check this forum lmao!

My installer is having major problems having the drivers side cast iron stock header outlet match up with Magnaflows 3 inch flanged...
Forum: Exhaust
06-29-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,102
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: Best sounding exhaust from the CAT to the back

Today I'm installing the complete stainless steel Magnaflow exhaust system ( with headers in the future ). :nod:

Flowmaster sounds mean I'll agree but mines being removed due to the rust & small...
Forum: Exhaust
06-23-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,096
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: MagnaFlow 36479 Dual Cat

I hope they do clamp down well enough!

Stock single cat 1989 conversion to dual cat setup? I smell "49 State Illegal" :confused: I'm not bashing why you went that route but please clarify why...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Windshield / Coolant Tank - Discontinued?

Probably this has been asked many times but I just called my local Chevy dealer and he said both the Windshield Washer Tank & Coolant Recovery Tank is discontinued. I even did a 'Search' here with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

Interesting stuff you mention. Btw, I just have this 2nd report available for now that only shows HC(ppm) / CO% / NOx(ppm)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

I'm up late researching Speed Channels video on Catalytic Converters 101 http://www.catcoglobal.com/videos/speed-channel-video.html & can't decide which route I should go here with the cat system....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

1) Only a handful of independent shops participate in the CT Emissions Program. Others don't for liability reasonsI assume.

2) Excellent advice, I will look for the timing connector. Just trying...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

Update:

Failed my 2nd test after replacing all the mentioned parts above, even the O2 sensor. I put on at least 100 miles of break in cruising since this past Sunday.:mad: BUT I did manage to pass...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

Hard to type on a Motorola Droid smartphone here lol, to those other CT 3rd Genners I'm by Tweed Airport. Would be cool to gather after this rainy forecast!

Got one more nagging question: Do I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

Damon, I have never tried timing before on a L98 TPI. What's involved in the procedure? Do I need a timing gun?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL! ( more PICS )

Changed the O2 Sensor. The tool to remove it was more expensive than the sensor. That sensor was a SOB after a few squirts of Kroil Penetrant & a breaker bar.
Replaced cap, rotor, coil, plugs,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

More Pics:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_CExLJKhydF4/Tcq8ssJGrZI/AAAAAAAAAmM/FeeQ_TbAAYQ/s720/IMG_20110511_124105.jpg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By IrocTheZ28

'92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

Getting down to the point here, I recall the previous owner said it'll pass emissions, well today it failed but not by much as the pics below show....
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,545
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: ZZ383 or LSX376 into '88 Iroc Z28???

:yup: Speaking from experience? :lol: You have an LQ4 6.0 !

My LS1 in my stock '02 SS still puts chills in my spine, the power is smooth and there's so much potential for it. I want my 3rd Gen Z28...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,545
Posted By IrocTheZ28

Re: ZZ383 or LSX376 into '88 Iroc Z28???

It's gonna be a heck of a motor!
LSX376 Part Number:19171049
Engine Type:LSX-Series Gen IV Small-Block V-8
Displacement (cu in):376 cu in (6.2L)
Bore x Stroke (in):4.060 x 3.620 (103.25 x 92 mm)...
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