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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-16-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

need advise on chassis strengthening

hey guys i picked up another iroc-z this one is an 86 t-top and was wondering what can i do to the chassis to make the car capable of handleling gobbs of torque as 678 ft-lbs to be exact :P and do...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-27-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: what do i need to get started??????

thanks six_shooter for the info about not being able to use crome lol
Forum: DIY PROM
07-27-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: what do i need to get started??????

well i gues moates.net tells you everything needed to do what i would like but like i mentionned about tuning software moates claim to use the tuner pro or tuner cats... wich would be best or more...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-27-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: what do i need to get started??????

yeah i have been checking out craigmoates stuff and looks great just was not sure what most ppl are using as if i have troubles id have more suport...
and i noticed that moates have a chip adapter...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-25-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

what do i need to get started??????

hi guys i am new to chipping and tuning any fuel injected motor... with that being said i never had and efi v8s yet and want to learn how to tune them and how to burn chips i know for the most part...
Forum: TPI
07-25-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,465
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 305 tpi idles fine then randomly dies ????

well i found out i have a bad connector on the mass air and im hoping this is my problem !!!
Forum: Brakes
06-30-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,245
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 2 piston calipers for stock brakes

well for the ssbc kit your right price seems a little high for a caliper swap but if you get to keep you existing 15inch wheels its probably woth it.. but i think it could be worth it but never heard...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,465
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 305 tpi idles fine then randomly dies ????

well when it does not act like it wants to die it idles around 900-1000 in park and in gear like 700rpm so i dont beleave its the idle preset jut randomely acts up does not do it all the time and...
Forum: Brakes
06-29-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,245
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

2 piston calipers for stock brakes

hey guys i found this from ssbc brakes it an upgrade for front calipers for cars that came with stock cast iron calipers with 60mm piston and 10inch rotors... now we can upgrade to a 2 piston 38mm...
Forum: TPI
06-28-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,465
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

305 tpi idles fine then randomly dies ????

hey guys after changing all the temp sensors and fired up the car sometimes it has a hard time to stay running on its own so you keep it reved up a little it works great then you let it idle for a...
Forum: Exhaust
06-23-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: What did you do?

this is what i did but you can put any mufflers you want on it lol
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/615447-my-true-duals-2-a.html
Forum: Car Audio
06-23-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my sound system

i built a custom box that fits in the back of the trunk and have an amp rack built on the sub box so the amp sits in the midle of the car and 2 10 inch subs sits on each side
Forum: Cooling
06-23-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 46,935
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: What is normal operating temp?

well mine with a big block going down the highway it runs like 170-180 and trough town it runs around 190 -210 max and when i had the ole 350 in the car i never went higher than 180
Forum: TPI
06-23-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 305 tpi issues help !!!

no tthe plug for the maf is connected and no issues there and the screens are still intact with mine wondering if it could just be dirty
Forum: TPI
06-22-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

305 tpi issues help !!!

hey guys im having a couple issues with my 86 iroc-z its an automatic and the 305 tpi of course :)

issue 1 when i got the car last weekend the car was not running that well so i was looking for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 305 tpi need help

well after changing the temp sensor for the guage it still dont worrk :( and i never took it for a drive but the rad fan works great and with air filter and fuel filter change it did not changet the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 305 tpi need help

so tonight im changing the temp sender for the guage hope this makes the guage work and im going to change the temp sender for the rad fans at same time and install new air filters hope this makes...
Forum: Canadian Region
06-21-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: 82/92 camaro parts

im looking for a t-top headliner
Forum: Canadian Region
06-21-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: radical speedsport in moncton N.-B.

are you driving your third gen up ? i would drive my good one with the big block but it has a lift off hood so im kinda nervous leaving it in the parking lot lol so im driving my stocker haha
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

305 tpi need help

hey guys i just picked up an 86 iroc-z t-top auto trans with a 305 tpi ...
the car did not like starting at first hot or cold made no difference so i canged the ect (engine coolant temp) sensor and...
Forum: Exhaust
05-31-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,610
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: need to make my exhaust louder

i have shorty headers into true duals 2.5 inch and 2 flo pro mufflers i can hear mine inside the car with out a big drone like the 80 series and its acually little louder then the flowmaster at idle...
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

well these are the last ones sorry for so many pics all in all im happy with it and the inside drone is less with these mufflers and the car actually idle less rough:gocrazy: as i wanted it to stay...
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

more pics
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

and more pics again lol
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

pics again!
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

more pics !
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

heres th start of the build :P
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: my true duals 2.5 inch

heres the old 2.5 inch to 3inch single to the flowmaster 80 series with bad ground clearance cause i did it in the driveway 3 years ago lol
Forum: Exhaust
05-24-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

my true duals 2.5 inch

hey guys i finally got the money to finally build my exhaust lol. so here it is its starts life as patriot shorty headers modified to fit in the big block engine mated with a borg warner w/c t-5....
Forum: Exhaust
05-20-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: how should i build my exhaust?

yeah i went to the local muffler shop and ordered the mandrel bends and spent a good 250 for 8 bends and 2 10foot straight pipe and get the pipes withing 2 buisness days if i would have ordered...
Forum: Exhaust
05-20-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: how should i build my exhaust?

well figured out im going to do a full 2.5 inch headers back with mandrel bends
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: subframe connectors

alright thanks.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

subframe connectors

hey guys i picked up a set of competition engeneering weld in connectors that the front bolt in were the trans cross member bolts in in addition to this what should i add to stiffen up the body/...
Forum: Electronics
05-17-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: power hatch 89 iroc-z

sorry the wires are white and according to the wiring diagram i have the should be black

and one wire from the cargo light is black and orange and turns to white through a connector thenin to...
Forum: Electronics
05-17-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: power hatch 89 iroc-z

i dont have a pic but it has 3 wires going through a plastic cover and the wires are all black it is the gound side of the cargo light
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: couple questions on engine combo

thats my thaught is starting with exhaust but was not sure if a 750 carb was big enough either cause most ppl run way larger like 850cfm.. so for exhaust i can go to dual from headers to a 4 inch...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

couple questions on engine combo

hi guys i just baught a 396bbc that has been fully rebuilt with bigger cam and lifters, head work mild port and polish, i beleave its been bored over, edelbrock performer intake, and this engine pull...
Forum: Electronics
05-17-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: power hatch 89 iroc-z

still trying to figure this out anyone??
Forum: Exhaust
05-17-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

how should i build my exhaust?

hey guys im in serious thaght about the exhaust on my 89 big block iroc
to start off its a healthy 427 id roughly have 400 whp estimate not tested
curantly im running shorty headers from patriot...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

power hatch 89 iroc-z

hey guys now that i have the hatch releasing by the switch wich is great as it never worked in over 8 years i had pulled the fuse for the trunk itself for now.. the issue i have is that when i put...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,967
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: acc fuse keeps blowing ???

never thaught of that lol im not up with the times yet hahaha and never done that before lol how much would you want for it?
Forum: Exhaust
05-06-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,853
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: what long tube headers work with the t5?

i had hooker super comps long tubes fit nice and tight haha but yes i had them with my t-5 setup
Forum: Electronics
05-06-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,967
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: acc fuse keeps blowing ???

that seems very great as mine need white print but one issue i live on the east coast of canada in New Brunswick so to pick it up would be a week long drive one way haha would be a nice vacation...
Forum: Electronics
05-06-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,967
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: acc fuse keeps blowing ???

hey guys just making an update to my situation the cigarette lighter was not the issue it is the power mirror switch that was the issue now the hatch releases the horn works dome lights everything...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,317
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

the ones i get the most is
-whats under the hood as its a 4 inch cowl..... i say usually 305 as its a 427 big block as a joke lol then i say the truth
-what year is it....89
-how fast is it........
Forum: Engine Swap
03-21-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,573
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: solid engine mount ??

alright thanks guys for the goo information
Forum: Engine Swap
03-18-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,573
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

solid engine mount ??

hey guys was wonderint the benifits of solid motor mounts vs poly mounts vs stock and how does it affect drivability on a daily driver or cruiser Ive never had anything but stock and im curious on...
Forum: Electronics
03-18-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,967
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: acc fuse keeps blowing ???

wow thats great info and i would never have thaught it to be a common issue but like most things you never know if you dont ask and my car never had the cigar lighter in it just the socket and i have...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-17-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 471
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

anyone with ws6 wheels ?

hey guy an oportunity came up for 98 ws6 17x9 wheel came up and wondering anyone with pics of there camaro with them on it ?
Forum: Electronics
03-17-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,967
Posted By bad_to_the_bone

Re: acc fuse keeps blowing ???

thanks to all of you for the good advice now just have to dig my car out of 3 feet of snow lol and try it i was hoping there was a simple solution and now have to try it
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