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Forum: Interior
07-26-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 62,050
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Clear The Confusion - 3rd Gen Seats

Did two seat swaps today. Got front seats out of a 05 sunfire. put them in my son's 91 rs. Also got front seats out of 99 cavalier for my 89 vert. They were not direct bolt in, You need to swap the...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 62,050
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Clear The Confusion - 3rd Gen Seats

How were they as far as height is concerned? Do they sit higher or lower?
Forum: Convertibles
06-27-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,000
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: video on openoing convert top

I don,t know about your car ,but the back release on mine won,t pop without the front releases done first. I guess my top is just tight. I use the button on the consol to open the tonnaeu, if you...
Forum: North East Region
05-23-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 669
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: The New Camaros !!!

I went to see one today. I sat in it, It's got like no head room!! I could not even sit up in it without plastering my head on the roof. Oh yeah, they were adding another 5 grand to the price. good...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,047
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: 1992 RS Frame Blueprint

this might help,down load it to your picture files so you can blow it up.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-14-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: help needed with wheel and tire size asap..

I am running TT2s 17" x8" with 4.5" back space on front.17"x 9.5" with 5.5" back spacing on the rear. No fitment problems
Forum: Interior
02-14-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Seats and seatbelt questions

The way the inertia lock works is, when it feels negative g force it locks the belts. If you can pull your shoulder belt out while firm braking ,it is not working.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-07-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,273
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: 3rd gen LS1 emissions inspection?

Every state is different. But I can tell you, I live in new york metro area. They are very strict. I have a 02 LS1 with a mild Comp cam( just a little more lift and duration than the factory LS 6...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-31-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,972
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Those with an LS1 swap done... what would you do different next time?

My conversion was done by Hawks. I am very happy with it. Just two items that could be different.
First ,the Spohn transmission cross member causes you to route the left side exhaust too low to get...
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 24,088
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: How old are you?

how about 53.
"If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." (quote from Mickey Mantle)
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-09-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: TBI STB fitment

nuff said.
Forum: North East Region
07-05-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 729
Views: 23,768
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: 3RDGEN, LONG ISLAND, CRUISE,JULY 5TH

Is this cruise going to happen tonight? The weather doesn't look good.
Forum: North East Region
04-08-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,814
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Sears Auto Center Techs Joyriding YOUR CAR!?!?

A few years ago I had to leave my car at a chain tire store / shop for an alignment. Due to time I could'nt stay with it. When I got it back it still had a pull. I returned to have them re-do it....
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-01-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: STB w/ LS1 swap?

The photo Drummer Dad posted is my car. The strut tower brace is a Edelbrock. Made for TBI / Carb. It was in there before Hawks did the swap for me. It fits well , no mods needed.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-07-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,627
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Anyone Here Daily Drive Their LS1 3rd gen?

I drive mine every day to and from work etc. I have been doing it for years.
Forum: Convertibles
02-02-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,270
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: anyone swap an LS1 yet?

I have one done by Hawks done about 3-4 years ago. It costs but you get what you pay for. It looks factory and has run perfect over three years. It's a daily driver year round.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-09-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: GM's LSX & World Warhawk

The upon request part is wrong. I don't post about my company because we are not sponsors on this site. But i just wanted to correct errors. We will be addressing this issue of differrent bolt...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-07-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: GM's LSX & World Warhawk

I work at world. The GM guy is wrong. But we are working on a fix.
Forum: Convertibles
09-22-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 11,269
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Will These Cars Ever Have Collector Value?

It seems these cars run counter to all logic. They are all the things that make a classic. They have style, performance the right pedigree etc. there are less and less of them on the road everyday....
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-17-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,105
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: spohn problems...

Kandied91Z
I could not disagree more with your statments. He had no reason to think it was a faulty design. Spohn has made some great parts. As it turns out he would not admit to and fix his errors ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-16-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: open diff to posi?

A rear end rebuild is not something to just jump into if you have never done one before. It takes skill and knowledge and the proper tools. The popping / clunking sound with side to side movement is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-15-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: open diff to posi?

I think what he is talking about is what series gears does he have? It could be series II or III It's hard to tell with out looking.Could be either one with 3.42 gears. If I had to bet I would put my...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-15-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,105
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: spohn problems...

I bought those same A arms when they first came out a few years ago. I had the same problem. I called at the time he said it happens sometimes. He said he didn't know why. and that was that. A BS...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-13-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,233
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: world castings aluminum block opinions

91 355 Z28
I work at world products sales and tech. I also drive a LS1 conversion 3rd gen. Done for me by Hawks. My company is not a sponsor at this site so I can't comment on this thread. You can...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: STB for LSx?

nuff said.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-09-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Swapping an LS1's Driveline into a 3rd gen

Surf this site,LS1 tech and hawks web site. All your questions will be answered. It's a great swap but can get expensive.
My mild cammed LS1 gets 20.9 mpg combined city / hwy driving with 331 RWHP.
Forum: Convertibles
05-21-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,118
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Whos got the best vert.

I think I am in the running.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-04-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Hawks: a tall order

Over the years I figure I have spent about 14,000.00 with Hawks. Bruce is a great guy. Any time there was a problem or mix up Bruce took of it and me.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-26-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Sponsors who do LS1 swaps

Hawks did a swap on my car over three years ago. I am still very happy with it. It looks like it came from the factory that way. It has been inspected by the publishers and editors from Super Chevy...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Torque Trust II fitment for IROC

I am running 17 x8 with 4.5 back spacing on the front. And 17 x9.5 with 5.5 back spacing on the rear with no problems.
Forum: Convertibles
03-31-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

Blue Zee, You got mail.
Forum: Convertibles
03-29-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

Are you kidding?... I hope you are kidding. Without going into my resume, I know how to tighten a bolt. I just wanted to share my experience with Rod end LCAs. And save others the expense of buying...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-27-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: IDEAS! Suggestions requested

I do love third gens But.... Isn't it kind of like putting a diamond collar on a pig? Why not start with a gen II or gen III corvette. I think you will wind up with a $80,000.00 firebird that you...
Forum: Convertibles
03-27-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

I checked out the BMR link you posted.
I think BMR is a little loose with their math / weights. My Spohn A arms are only about a pound lighter than the factory units. I can't figure how you could...
Forum: Convertibles
03-27-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

I did not have to cut them at all. But I got mine many years ago. I have heard that later ones had to be cut.
I don't know if they still make the brace.
Forum: Convertibles
03-26-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

The parts I have are:
Kenny Brown SFCs
Three point strut tower brace( Edelbrock)
Steering brace by Top Down Solutions
The Following, All poly/ tubular parts by Spohn:
A Arms ,with spring mounts...
Forum: Convertibles
03-26-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

Speedy,
I still have my RS springs and wonder the same thing.
Forum: Convertibles
03-26-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By 89rsragtop

Re: Chassis and suspension?

I agree with most things you said except... The use of rod ends on street cars. I had poly/rod end LCAs from Spohn and they clunked badly in less than a year. I had to switch to poly/poly. They...
Forum: North East Region
01-25-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,127
Posted By 89rsragtop

It's true the skill sets needed to repair a car...

It's true the skill sets needed to repair a car have and will keep changing. But.even when a car can tell you whats wrong, someone needs to fix it. If you keep up your knowledge you will be in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-01-2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,257
Posted By 89rsragtop

I am running the same size tires. My rims are...

I am running the same size tires. My rims are TT2's 17x8 with 4.5" back space in front. 17x9.5 with 5.5 back spacing on the rear. No rubbing problems.
Forum: North East Region
09-16-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By 89rsragtop

13th Annual Long Island Camaro club show. Oct 8...

13th Annual Long Island Camaro club show. Oct 8 at Ramp Chevrolet 1395 Rt 112 Port Jefferson. 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-03-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By 89rsragtop

I didn't think it was possible to spend more...

I didn't think it was possible to spend more money on a vert than I did. But... you did it!!!:goodjob: My hats off to you.
Forum: OLD East Coast F-Body Nationals
08-19-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By 89rsragtop

Good point, I'm not worried about getting the car...

Good point, I'm not worried about getting the car wet. I don't want to travel from Long Island to find it cancelled. It's a long drive.
Forum: OLD East Coast F-Body Nationals
08-19-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By 89rsragtop

rain date ?

Forcast is for rain Sunday. Will this show still go on ? Does it have a rain date ? etc etc etc ?
Forum: Convertibles
07-22-2006, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,019
Posted By 89rsragtop

I have one.

I have one.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-08-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 514
Posted By 89rsragtop

muscle cars usa? Federal tires?

I need wheels and tires I saw an ad in super chevy. Does anybody know about them or the tires.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-26-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 89rsragtop

Mine started with a clunk /thud and got worse as...

Mine started with a clunk /thud and got worse as time went on.
I have Spohn LCAs ,panhard rod, torque arm / cross member and tubular
A arms, all with poly mounts, All work well, but the A arms...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 89rsragtop

I got them a little over two years ago. It,s true...

I got them a little over two years ago. It,s true panhard rods move less than LCAs. But real roads are rougher than the race tracks the rods were made for and they will ware out and start to clunk IMO
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 89rsragtop

I don't recommend rod ends for the street. I had...

I don't recommend rod ends for the street. I had the poly / rod end LCAs They made clunk noise from day one. It just got worse as time went on. The car sounded like a bucket of loose bolts. I changed...
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