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Forum: South Central Region
08-02-2002, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By Iroc87

SFC install

I'm soon to be getting a set of SFC's for my Iroc, and I need to know a good shop to get them welded on. I live in a little town of 800 people so there are none in the immediate are. I'm about 2-1/2...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
08-02-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 291
Posted By Iroc87

Welding SFC's

I'm soon to be getting a set of SFC's for my Iroc, and I need to know a good shop to get them welded on. I live in a little town of 800 people so there are none in the immediate are. I'm about 2-1/2...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2002, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 880
Posted By Iroc87

Randy, you need to listen to these guys, they...

Randy, you need to listen to these guys, they know 3rd gens like you know 67-72 Chevy pickups. Yes I'm a member over there too (project72). These guys won't steer you wrong, they know their sh!t
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-31-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By Iroc87

Lighter teal comming up

Lighter teal comming up
Forum: TPI
07-30-2002, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Iroc87

The LB9 is the TPI 305 The L98 is the TPI 350

The LB9 is the TPI 305
The L98 is the TPI 350
Forum: Cooling
07-30-2002, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By Iroc87

The big black plastic thing you took off is the...

The big black plastic thing you took off is the air dam, put it back
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2002, 09:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,504
Posted By Iroc87

You can shoot me if you like but the wheels don't...

You can shoot me if you like but the wheels don't look too bad, not what I would put on my car, but nothing to puke over:D
Forum: TPI
07-30-2002, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By Iroc87

Sounds like a heat soaked starter to me. Insulate...

Sounds like a heat soaked starter to me. Insulate the starter(heat shield) or hook up a Ford style solenoid, and that should solve the prob
Forum: Engine Swap
07-30-2002, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 795
Posted By Iroc87

According to the EPA (and several other state...

According to the EPA (and several other state sites) it is legal to put a larger engine in a car that had that engine as an option from the factory. (ie swap a 350 in place of a 2.8 in an f body),...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2002, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By Iroc87

Here ya go black with dark teal stripes

Here ya go black with dark teal stripes
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2002, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By Iroc87

this is what www.gmpartsdirect shows for that...

this is what www.gmpartsdirect shows for that p/nhttp://www.gmpartsdirect.com/part_images/10055890.jpg that looks like an ac delete pulley to me:) here's where I found...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2002, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By Iroc87

Here's one I did for someone else (sorry it's a...

Here's one I did for someone else (sorry it's a 4th gen) who was trying to decide between dark teal and black stripes. Gives you a good side by side comparison:D
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2002, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By Iroc87

Trans cooler lines

I was trying to order some replacement trans cooler lines for my 87 Camaro from Inline Tube. They told me that the latest they had was for an 86. So is there a difference in the 86 and 87 trans...
Forum: Body
07-29-2002, 08:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,525
Posted By Iroc87

May I suggest a tech article:D

May I suggest a tech article:D
Forum: Car Audio
07-28-2002, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,916
Posted By Iroc87

I went to Lowe's last night to look for the peel...

I went to Lowe's last night to look for the peel and seal stuff, Couldn't find it to save my life. Anyone got a brand name for it or at least where to find it (what aisle/section in lowes)????
Forum: Car Audio
07-28-2002, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By Iroc87

I think he was talking to me:confused: Well this...

I think he was talking to me:confused: Well this is the replacement for my original system I put in the car after I bought it. After getting 6 yes 6 systems stolen. I finally have a garage to keep...
Forum: Body
07-28-2002, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By Iroc87

Might give these guys a call/email ...

Might give these guys a call/email
http://www.american-stitches.com/amstitches/Pages/main.html
Forum: Car Audio
07-25-2002, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By Iroc87

My new system

Here's what I'm getting:
Alpine HU CDA7892
Infinity Kappa 462.5cfp 4x6 plates for the front
Infinity Kappa 692.5i 6x9 sail panels
Subs I'm undecided Either Alpine type R (should add 50 hp:D )
or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2002, 09:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,819
Posted By Iroc87

IMO Snap-on, Mac, and Craftsman, in that order

IMO
Snap-on, Mac, and Craftsman, in that order
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2002, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By Iroc87

Goes to the side of the plenum

Goes to the side of the plenum
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2002, 01:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By Iroc87

LOL @ ede I kinda figured it was early and you...

LOL @ ede
I kinda figured it was early and you hadn't had your coffee yet:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2002, 10:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By Iroc87

I hate to disagree with ede, but the main ...

I hate to disagree with ede, but the main journal dims are

journal 1 2.4484 to 2.4493
journal 2,3,4 2.4481 to 2.4490
journal 5 2.4479 to 2.4488

Looks like he got the crank pins (aka rod...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2002, 10:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By Iroc87

305 pistons

Check the PAW catalog, Keith Black Hypereutectic pistons for a 305. Come in 2 styles, FT with single VR ,or FT with 4 VR . Price d from $252-$364, depending on what rings you go with. If you want...
Forum: TPI
07-20-2002, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By Iroc87

Do the pics on this thread help...

Do the pics on this thread help any?https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119868
Forum: Body
07-19-2002, 06:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,083
Posted By Iroc87

There's several sets of rear lights on ebay right...

There's several sets of rear lights on ebay right now, might be a good idea to snag one or two and do some R&D:D
Forum: Body
07-19-2002, 05:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,083
Posted By Iroc87

Can't you just remove the outer lens, and replace...

Can't you just remove the outer lens, and replace it with a clear piece of plexi or lexan, attatch with some type of super glue/epoxy resin? Use these for the bulbs, they come in both red and amber,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-19-2002, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Iroc87

IrocKid posted pics of his seats, and said it...

IrocKid posted pics of his seats, and said it cost around $900 to get them done. Of course they're custom. Do you want leather or cloth? If you want leather you might try MrMikes, several members...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-19-2002, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By Iroc87

Here's a Dodge in Plum crazy purple

Here's a Dodge in Plum crazy purple
Forum: History / Originality
07-18-2002, 09:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,312
Posted By Iroc87

I used to work in an OEM parts supplier (brakes)...

I used to work in an OEM parts supplier (brakes) and the cars we got from GM (or any other manufacturer for that matter) had a sticker, or plate, attached to the radiator support. It basically said,...
Forum: TPI
07-18-2002, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By Iroc87

There's a bracket that goes on the last two bolts...

There's a bracket that goes on the last two bolts on the intake the EGR solenoid mounts to it. If you need a pic let me know
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2002, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,657
Posted By Iroc87

Well my belt came off( how I have no clue) drove...

Well my belt came off( how I have no clue) drove around with it like that for 2 years. Moved to Texas, failed the E check, put the belt back on, and passed with flying colors:D So to answer your...
Forum: Body
07-11-2002, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By Iroc87

Painting car

I will be getting my car painted in the next month or so. Currently my paint is peeling off in sheets, the worse place is the hood. I guess this is a common problem in GM cars of this vintage:( My...
Forum: Body
07-11-2002, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Iroc87

try here

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=240
Forum: Body
07-11-2002, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By Iroc87

my vote

1 Vote for white with red stripes (looks better at least in the Photoshop pic):)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2002, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 572
Posted By Iroc87

I'm not trying to insult your intelligence, but...

I'm not trying to insult your intelligence, but is your car in park or neutral, if it is try banging on the starter with a hammer or wrench. My wifes ford did this once, and I smacked the starter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2002, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By Iroc87

explanation

Perhaps a little more explanation is in order
What I'm trying to do is put a hard line from the PCV to the intake (it's a TPI BTW) no performance improvement, it just looks better IMO, than the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2002, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By Iroc87

cam compare

copied this from the tech articles 1985 cam compared to the peanut cam
1985 305 TPI 1986 305 TPI
215 hp / 275 lbft 190 hp / 285 lbft
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2002, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Iroc87

The serpentine setup new from GM is $600, and...

The serpentine setup new from GM is $600, and that's just the brackets, nothing else
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2002, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By Iroc87

PCV questions

Couple questions
1 Anyone know were I can get a PCV with an AN fitting? (link if ya got one)
2 What size is the PCV fitting on the intake (looks like 3/8 npt to me) anyone know for sure?
TIA
Forum: TPI
06-30-2002, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By Iroc87

What about an AN fitting? Altough I don't think...

What about an AN fitting? Altough I don't think they come in a small enough size, I'll have to look around at work tommorrow (one plus to working on airplanes free fittings):D
Forum: TPI
06-29-2002, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By Iroc87

AFPR vacumn fitting

Well I broke the damn thing off the AFPR, Anyone with a good suggestion for reattaching it, or what type of fitting can I put in it to fix it
Forum: Engine Swap
06-27-2002, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By Iroc87

If you just want the compressor out of the way, I...

If you just want the compressor out of the way, I just unbolted mine, moved the charcol cannister out of the way and let it lay there(where the cannister was) didn't undo any lines. The hoses/lines...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-27-2002, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By Iroc87

Polished plenum but what to do with TB

Well I finished polishing up the plenum, installed the TB on it and the TB looks like crap :mad: So what did you guys do with the TB?
Paint it, polish it, or???????
Forum: TPI
06-23-2002, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By Iroc87

I used allen head bolts from Alloy Bolts they...

I used allen head bolts from Alloy Bolts they seem to be good quality stainless steel bought on ebay for $20. They come in marked bags and fit runners, TB, top plate, stat hsg, and throttle bracket,...
Forum: V6
06-20-2002, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 681
Posted By Iroc87

Did this problem start before or after the engine...

Did this problem start before or after the engine was rebuilt? Something simple to check are the grounds. On a V8 there are 2 studs at the back of the heads with several ground wires attached, along...
Forum: TPI
06-18-2002, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By Iroc87

Sounds like the plug wires need replacing,...

Sounds like the plug wires need replacing, Happened to mine (brand new Accel 8.8 wires to:mad: ) replaced the burnt/melted one, routed it so it wouldn't burn up again, ran great:D
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-17-2002, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Iroc87

Back in '83/ '84 Car and Driver did a 3 issue...

Back in '83/ '84 Car and Driver did a 3 issue comparison. They took what were then the best handling cars available in the US (import and domestic) and ran them thru a series of handling tests. For...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-12-2002, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By Iroc87

Washer fluid/coolant bottles

Any one know a P/n for the windshield washer fluid resevoir and the coolant overflow resevoir (you know the two white containers under the hood:) ) I need some new ones, mine look really nasty Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By Iroc87

Tailshaft removal

Is it as easy as everyone makes it out to be? Remove 4 bolts and pull? No little surprizes? Like springs, gears, or small parts that roll into a black hole never to be seen again:D I'm asking cause...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2002, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By Iroc87

The only experience with cheap auto transport...

The only experience with cheap auto transport companies is VERY BAD. My dad and I have had cars transported , three different companies, I've had 1, he's had 2. All 3 were damaged when they...
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