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Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-24-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: 1984 Z28 Bracket Racer $6,000 Chicago SW burbs

Cage has not been certified yet. I don't remember the name of the guy who did it. He moved his shop from the industrial area West of 59 off of 103rd to somewhere on Naperville/Plainfield Rd out by...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-17-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: 1984 Z28 Bracket Racer $6,000 Chicago SW burbs

How about $3000 for the roller? Any takers? This is a steal for a full 10 pt cage, back halved, with a 9".
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-27-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: 1984 Z28 Bracket Racer $7,500 Chicago SW burbs

Bump for a new Vet on Memorial weekend! :)
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-17-2008, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: Brother Joined the Marines, needs to sell his Z

Price reduction!! $6k obo

$4k for the roller no engine or trans
$2k for the engine
$2k for the trans

This stuff HAS TO GO. Show up with cash, or make an offer, we're willing to do a deal.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-17-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: 1984 Z28 Bracket Racer $7,500 Chicago SW burbs

Is there no editing posts in the classifieds?

Anyway, PRICE REDUCTION!!! $6,000. Also willing to sell the engine and/or trans separate from the car.

Car w/o engine trans $4,000

Engine...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-10-2008, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: Brother Joined the Marines, needs to sell his Z

Cool!! I'll let him know you said hey.
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-09-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: Brother Joined the Marines, needs to sell his Z

Doing very well. After college, I moved to Indy for work. Bought a house, sold the firebird, got married, bought a 1970 Maverick, and we have our 1st son now. He's 7 months old. There are...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-09-2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: Brother Joined the Marines, needs to sell his Z

Yes it is. How do you know him?
Forum: Camaros Wanted
05-07-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By ATOMonkey

Re: want roller in GA!!!!!help me out

We have an awesome roller up in Chicago, if you don't mind taking a trip.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/camaros-sale/474305-1984-z28-bracket-racer.html#post3745491
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-07-2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By ATOMonkey

Brother Joined the Marines, needs to sell his Z

Here is a link to his car in the classifieds https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/camaros-sale/474305-1984-z28-bracket-racer.html#post3745491

My brother is currently stationed in Quantico Va, and is...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-07-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By ATOMonkey

1984 Z28 Bracket Racer $6,000 Chicago SW burbs

Naperville, IL
PRICE REDUCTION!!! $6,000. Also willing to sell the engine and/or trans separate from the car.

Car w/o engine trans $4,000

Engine $2,000
Trans $2,000

My brother was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-27-2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By ATOMonkey

My frame connectors are tubular and kind of...

My frame connectors are tubular and kind of follow the tunnel. It's hard to describe, and I don't think anyone makes them anymore. Not my choice of connector, but they came with the car. They do a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By ATOMonkey

Yes, hindsight being 20/20 the extra $10 for the...

Yes, hindsight being 20/20 the extra $10 for the custom piece would have been well worth it. Chalk another one up to arrogance.

Question: Would that custom piece clear 3" exhaust?

The ends...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By ATOMonkey

Fun with Drive Shaft Loops

Thanks to the new NHRA rules and IRP, all cars 13.99 or quicker must run a DS loop (and a helmet, but that's another story). So, I visit jegs.com and buy their universal kit. First of all, this is...
Forum: Power Adders
01-15-2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By ATOMonkey

I've always thought the fab work for a carb was a...

I've always thought the fab work for a carb was a little more difficult. Plus you have to put special parts in the carb once you determine how you're going to plumb it.
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
01-07-2004, 02:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,749
Posted By ATOMonkey

I had the same thing happen to me. Never ever do...

I had the same thing happen to me. Never ever do this. Not only is it fraud, but it's also money laundering even if it does work. My buyer was Monica Washum, so there's another name to stay away...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-08-2003, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 914
Posted By ATOMonkey

Make sure the bearings are seated properly. A...

Make sure the bearings are seated properly. A lot of times, they can loosen up after some running.

Other than putting the car up on jacks and shaking the crap out of stuff to see what's loose,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2003, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By ATOMonkey

They have midgets under the car that push it up...

They have midgets under the car that push it up on launch. If you look really close, you can see their feet. I'd recomend at least three midgets under the hood for your application, because...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2003, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By ATOMonkey

Big deal. When you start getting 2 hours away...

Big deal. When you start getting 2 hours away you can have a semi legit complaint. During school I'd drive the hour 15 From Terre Haute to Indy to run every Tuesday. When I lived in Chicago I'd...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By ATOMonkey

Street racing is only cool until you actually...

Street racing is only cool until you actually develop some sense of responsibility. Then you realize how stupid it really is.

Also, learning that the world extends beyond your neighborhood is a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2003, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 785
Posted By ATOMonkey

Well, changing the cam on a SBC in car generally...

Well, changing the cam on a SBC in car generally involves at least loosening the oil pan, and getting it to seal again is a huge pain, so I wouldn't mess with that. However, a good set of heads is a...
Forum: Power Adders
12-02-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By ATOMonkey

Different turbo orientation for packaging

Has anyone ever thought of mounting a turbo 90* rotated from traditional so the compressor inlet points straight up and the turbine outlet points straight down?

The only problems I can see is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2003, 10:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 785
Posted By ATOMonkey

As long as we're dumping stuff, get rid of the...

As long as we're dumping stuff, get rid of the MSD and the Al rockers.

Then buy a set of decent heads with that money.
Forum: Power Adders
12-02-2003, 10:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,351
Posted By ATOMonkey

What you say is true. Life of aluminum is a...

What you say is true. Life of aluminum is a function of stress and cycles. If you have low stress you can run a lot more cycles. However, Aluminum WILL BREAK eventually. May be a very long time...
Forum: Power Adders
12-02-2003, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By ATOMonkey

If you're getting the Dart block then you're good...

If you're getting the Dart block then you're good to go. I'm not quite familure with the cam arrangement and what not, but you might need a new timing chain and pushrods, but that's neither here nor...
Forum: Power Adders
12-01-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By ATOMonkey

Do you want a positive displacement SC or a...

Do you want a positive displacement SC or a centrifugal? If you really want the fuel economy, I wouldn't even bother with a 400 and all the extra headache that goes along with one of those. Even a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-21-2003, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By ATOMonkey

Just go all the way and buy double a-arm tubular...

Just go all the way and buy double a-arm tubular front end w/ coil overs. Lots of space then. Then you can get the fiberglass lift off front end.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-20-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By ATOMonkey

Most shops charge $30/hr minimum just for...

Most shops charge $30/hr minimum just for standing there. They'll hit you with machine time, parts, etc. too.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-20-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,032
Posted By ATOMonkey

First of all, if you're welding in a cage go...

First of all, if you're welding in a cage go ahead and finish up the frame, and weld the cage to that. Sheet metal tends to tear and rip even if you have a 6x6 plate welded to it.

Second, the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-20-2003, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,868
Posted By ATOMonkey

Most of the suspension mods you do for straight...

Most of the suspension mods you do for straight line traction will tighten up the car through the corners. However, a big sway bar in the rear will actuallly loosen the car up a little bit going...
Forum: Power Adders
11-20-2003, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By ATOMonkey

Garrett charges on turbo coupes and PSDs can be...

Garrett charges on turbo coupes and PSDs can be found at egarrett.com or something similar. As far as the Holset, IHI, etc. turbos I'm not sure.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,868
Posted By ATOMonkey

Yes, just like those go-karts at the fair.

Yes, just like those go-karts at the fair.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,868
Posted By ATOMonkey

To answer you question, everything mentioned...

To answer you question, everything mentioned applies to most cars most of the time. There are some comments unique to front engine rear drive cars, and some things about solid axle three link...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2003, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By ATOMonkey

As long as you're running radial street tires you...

As long as you're running radial street tires you should be ok.

The factory 7.5 10 bolt rear is really hit or miss. The process control on the materials and machining is so loose that sometimes...
Forum: Power Adders
11-12-2003, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,407
Posted By ATOMonkey

You can run as many little ICs in parallel that...

You can run as many little ICs in parallel that will fit in the car. Just takes a lot of tubing. It'd look cool though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2003, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,868
Posted By ATOMonkey

If there's a college book store close to you, you...

If there's a college book store close to you, you can try to get a vehicle dynamics book there. If it really interests you, I'm sure there are classes at JuCo that you could take.

There is a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2003, 08:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,199
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By ATOMonkey

One set of SFCs should do just fine. You don't...

One set of SFCs should do just fine. You don't need a cage. Anyone who's had a decently stiff car on jack stands has probably had it wobble at one time or another. My bolt in tubular connectors...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-06-2003, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,868
Posted By ATOMonkey

This is refreshing, actual technical...

This is refreshing, actual technical conversation. Since I am bore too, I'll throw in my two cents. This is a good time to bring up the difference between transient handling, and steady state...
Forum: Power Adders
10-30-2003, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By ATOMonkey

When I was calibrating, there was a sensor for...

When I was calibrating, there was a sensor for everything. We used MAF to calculate fuel and EGR flow rates, as well as MAP and EGP to determine EGR driving pressure. Then you did a seperate...
Forum: Power Adders
10-30-2003, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 924
Posted By ATOMonkey

Yeah, I meant to say closed loop. Stupid...

Yeah, I meant to say closed loop. Stupid electronics are backwards from everything else in the world. Even when the vehicle is warming up it should still be in closed loop on new vehicles. Cold...
Forum: Power Adders
10-29-2003, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,395
Posted By ATOMonkey

Compressor maps are pretty easy to read when you...

Compressor maps are pretty easy to read when you can find them(proprietary information and all). The vert axis is pressure ratio, and the horiz axis is air flow. In the middle you have efficiency...
Forum: Power Adders
10-29-2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 924
Posted By ATOMonkey

For WOT you have several things that can happen...

For WOT you have several things that can happen when boosting a NA engine. First is that timing and fuel are only functions of RPM and MAF. If that's the case you can extend the upper limit of the...
Forum: Power Adders
10-28-2003, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 743
Posted By ATOMonkey

Did anyone else notice the solid motor mounts? ...

Did anyone else notice the solid motor mounts?

Looks like bad chassis setup cracked the block. The pistons are also melted, so I assume there was some detonation at some point, which probably...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-23-2003, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 640
Posted By ATOMonkey

Building cars is fun. Plus there's a sense of...

Building cars is fun. Plus there's a sense of satisfaction when you see something you made actually work the way it's supposed to. I totally agree with the adiction thing. I thought 14.5 was...
Forum: Power Adders
05-15-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By ATOMonkey

Well, personally I'd be a little weary of a .040"...

Well, personally I'd be a little weary of a .040" over block. That either means it didn't clean up at .030, which meant major piston failure, or it's on it's second bore. Either way it's got some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2003, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,667
Posted By ATOMonkey

Not to stir the pot too much, but fitting your...

Not to stir the pot too much, but fitting your Vortecs for the larger 1.500" springs won't cost very much at all to have your local machine shop do it. Comp Cams sells a tool that will reduce the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By ATOMonkey

What a load of BS. Anyone can do a decent port...

What a load of BS. Anyone can do a decent port job. As long as you don't get too crazy it's very easy to improve flow. I will admit that knowing where and how much to port goes a long way to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By ATOMonkey

There's no good way to run duals since the...

There's no good way to run duals since the chassis is not symetric about the engine. The only to do it is custom. $450 is a good price, but I'd question the quality and the amount of ground...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2003, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By ATOMonkey

PST sells a poly bushing kit at a good price. ...

PST sells a poly bushing kit at a good price. Replacing the track bar and lower control arms in the rear with good tubular or boxed steel. LCA relocation brackets help in road racing and drag...
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