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Forum: Power Adders
08-11-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

Not really for the third gen. I swapped over to some vortec heads and Intake for now so should be close to 400hp crank. As for the turbo well it managed to get put back on my Silverado build and then...
Forum: Power Adders
04-09-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

Yes it's restricted. Even though without it. I never had oil issues. Just needed and adaptor for a 90. So I bought a restrictive plate.
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

My inlet is 6an though as well as my return line being 6an all the way back.
Forum: Power Adders
04-07-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

In my experience I feel no need to have any oil left in the turbo removed unless it was serious inlet feed. Me and a guy were talking that if all the oil drained or was pumped out after shutoff....
Forum: Power Adders
04-07-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

Mine doesn't do that either and I have a 90 at the bottom of the turbo. So there's no where for the oil to drain without the pump. And I've yet to see it build up and leak. I've put 1000s of miles on...
Forum: Power Adders
04-04-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

I'm not a fan of factory computers. I like standalone setups. Seeing as I feel it's a little easier. I've tuned my truck with hptuners. And really wish Ida went standalone. There's so much factory...
Forum: Power Adders
04-01-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

Mine is gonna run no more than 5psi on a good day till I finish the 383 bottom end. Then I'll be running 15 psi with watermeth injection and possibly e85. Until then I gotta get the turbo plumbed and...
Forum: Power Adders
04-01-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

Not to bad looking.
Forum: Power Adders
04-01-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Rear mount turbo. Tpi

The fourth gen has slightly more room under it and also due to the body. It doesn't sit as low back there. My car already is lowered and need to keep my chances low of something hitting it. I wanna...
Forum: Power Adders
03-31-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,168
Posted By MY87T/A

Rear mount turbo. Tpi

So Im currently building an 82 z28 into a turbo tpi car. I have a l98 tpi long lock in the car with carbed intake. I also have a 89 I believe tpi without cold start etc. I'll be using megasquirt to...
Forum: Fabrication
03-31-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

So after awhile on this I have switched cars and am now onto a new project. An 82 z28. I've already removed the center weatherstrip bar. I have my sfc waiting to be installed. I've finally decided to...
Forum: Fabrication
04-21-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Sorry for no updates. The car got put on hold and didn't make it by the show. But yes it's still in progress. Cars prepped for paint. So hopefully I'll be able to do the targa idea before the street...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-17-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 183,193
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd Gen Camaros take part in!

To say something AWESOME! In the movie rock of ages, the black Iroc seen in the movie at the beginning is my old car. It was sold to a guy who worked as movie film locations in 90210 Beverley hills,...
Forum: Fabrication
03-13-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Your idea was already thought about and probably might be used. Yes I'll be drilling the tbar out. Um I'll be using tinted lexan. If it's clear I'll find a way to tint it the right way. As for the...
Forum: Fabrication
03-12-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

I thought about fiberglass. But I want to be able to see out of it like a sunroof. That's what I love about t tops! The targa just adds to it.
Forum: Fabrication
03-12-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Thin lexan will. My grandad made me a custom lexan skateboard when I was real young and it was no where near brittle. As for torch I wasn't going to stay in one spot. It's just the only heat source I...
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

You could use ttops, without the edging and the latch system.
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Exactly as big keg said. I'll be using a hard top for the mold. Ill strap the lexan down tight so it helps pull it to the roof. And get tighter as it starts to bend. I'll use a handheld torch to...
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Ya. I'll have helpful pictures of the so called "hard" things. Id rather see more targa thirds.
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Most likely a rear strut tower brace. They bolt to the shock mounts and go inside.
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

I don't want it either but since I don't have inner and outer sfcs or a cage. It'll be good to be able to bolt it in for say auto x or the drag strip.
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

It seems to me like if I do it right. And it turns out good. I'll be able to do it to others cars as well.
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

I'm going to attach them together using extra stripping. I plan on using my rc hobbie tire glue which basically melts the rubber together. So it will look like one solid strip. On the bottom and...
Forum: Body
03-10-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Umi vs jegsters subframe connectors

If only I could use that lol.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-10-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 921
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: 82-92 SS Hood

What kinda trades might you be interested in? I'm actually in TN and want an ss hood
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 244
Important/Useful : SFC comparison thread
Views: 81,660
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: SFC comparison thread

Ok glad to know I was right. Well since there out of stock. I'll be getting umi ones from summit. Is there anyway to tie them into the actual subframe?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 244
Important/Useful : SFC comparison thread
Views: 81,660
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: SFC comparison thread

Well I plan it. But right now I'm budgeted on just one set. I'm thinking the Alston ones will be too much shipped for me. Well actually they are out of stock anyway.
Forum: Body
03-09-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Umi vs jegsters subframe connectors

I was planning on Alstons till I seen the cost with shipping. I'll probably just get some otters right now like umi or something and later on get the Alstons.
Forum: Body
03-09-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Umi vs jegsters subframe connectors

I'm also looking for which ones make it more sturdier. I've read alston ones tie it together really well.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 244
Important/Useful : SFC comparison thread
Views: 81,660
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: SFC comparison thread

Ok, do the top down solution Alston connectors are inners. That tie both true frames together right? Or am I way off? I'm making my car a targa and need the sturdiest type connectors.
Forum: Body
03-09-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By MY87T/A

Umi vs jegsters subframe connectors

Ok, so I'm turning my ttop Iroc into a targa and I'm going to be getting sfcs. Well all the searching only gave answers to not get competition engineering. So now I'm stuck between Bmr or umi at...
Forum: Fabrication
03-09-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Well probably gonna start chopping tomorrow. I got the itch. I'll post pictures as I go.
Forum: Fabrication
03-09-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Hmm, I'm getting competition engineering ones.

I've decided on global west subframe connectors now. They may be better ones. But that's a little more than I want to spend. For 189 I can live with...
Forum: Fabrication
03-09-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

The sfc Im getting go over the frames. So I see no way of getting 2. I got a lot to get done before I tackle this. I'll probably start it about the beginning of April. I'll have plenty of pictures on...
Forum: Fabrication
03-09-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Took a lot of episode searching lol. There's some in season 2 episode 4 also. But this one has some good scenes. I can't wait to have mine done. Each day I wanna just cut that bar out lol. I'm just...
Forum: Fabrication
03-09-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Converting to targa. Yes I know.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zh4EF3hpd-o

Check this at these times. 10.38 - 11.20. 13.53-14.10. 14.50-15.03. 15.28-15.43. 16.28-17.35. 33.20-33.30. 35.14- 36. This car is amazing. I...
Forum: Fabrication
03-08-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,578
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Suicide Hood

Ya it would have to mounted differently, but I've seen firebirds that have a full camaro front end installed and vice versa. So I wonder if it could be done. We have some firebirds and 2 camaros...
Forum: Fabrication
03-08-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,578
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Suicide Hood

I wonder how you could make it work on a camaro? Seems possible but maybe not that easy.
Forum: Fabrication
03-07-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By MY87T/A

Converting to targa. Yes I know.

Well I've been here for awhile just didn't post after my original 87 trans am 350 tpi car was t-boned and destroyed ;( anyways. I've got my 85 Iroc that I'm building for this rod run car show in...
Forum: Exhaust
09-16-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By MY87T/A

SLP loudmouth?

Hi guys, I just recently got a 85 iroc-z it has a carbed and cammed 350 motor in it. MY question is has anyone ran the slp loudmouth? my 96 mustang GT had it and sounded amazing. I know i could run...
Forum: Car Audio
11-26-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 24,691
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: Newer Gm delco in 3rd gen

Hey guys i have a 87 T/A with the digital dash i installed a newer radio from a 98 pontiac bonneville. the red matches the dash perfect. Had problems with mounting brackets but no hard wiring...
Forum: Interior
11-20-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: HVAC problems ASAP

well thanks for most of the help, anyways under the hood i replaced that diverter vacuum thing and checked the lines "actually replaced them all with hard line" any ways still didnt help. And yes it...
Forum: Interior
11-17-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By MY87T/A

HVAC problems ASAP

Ok i had heat in my 87 t/a tpi. One day i turned it on and no heat just defroster i hit every button "digital dash" and it still was defroster plus even at 190 the air coming out isnt warm. Can...
Forum: Exhaust
11-13-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: side exit duals

Thanks, but wouldn't if you notch the efx you would just have your rocker panel in the way?
Forum: Interior
11-13-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: heat just stopped

Yes i have the digital dash. And where is this electronic thing located?
Forum: Electronics
11-13-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: HEADLIGHT MOTORS JUST QUIT

FOUND THE PROBLEM. IT WAS THE 20 AMP FUSE!!!!!!! NEXT TO THE BATTERY AND RADIATOR. SIMPLE FIX.
Forum: Interior
11-10-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By MY87T/A

heat just stopped

i dont know if this is the right thread but, I had perfect heat in my 87 ta. It was so good you had to turn it off after a few mins. well about 2 days ago i noticed it was only blowing cold even at...
Forum: Exhaust
11-10-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By MY87T/A

side exit duals

ok i have a 87 t/a i actually "want" dual side exits. I bought a set of reactive? oval SS tips and want them to exit before the rear tires parallel. a have a set of one chamber 2.5 inch mufflers. Can...
Forum: Electronics
11-10-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By MY87T/A

Re: HEADLIGHT MOTORS JUST QUIT

sorry accidentaly hit submit. details on other post
Forum: Electronics
11-10-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By MY87T/A

HEADLIGHT MOTORS JUST QUIT

ok here is my story, i was drivin the other day to my girlfriends house. There is a steep hill with a redlight at the top so i stopped, when it turned green i started to go and the DigitalDash lights...
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