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Forum: History / Originality
07-02-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,148
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Camaro and T/A interchangeable parts?

Oh, well...

I dug out the fiberglass fender and answered my own question. Here's the pic:
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Forum: History / Originality
07-02-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,148
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Camaro and T/A interchangeable parts?

I've scrapped my IMSA repliracer project Firebird but kept the fiberglass fenders for use on my 84 Camaro.

The rear fenders can be easily modified by cutting out triangular sections where the...
Forum: Exhaust
06-19-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Hooker 2466

I ran another search and found a picture of 2466's actually installed in a 3rd gen.

There is a difference between what something was designed for and what something will fit.

The 2466's are...
Forum: Exhaust
06-18-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By 84imsa

Hooker 2466

I've got a set of Hooker 2466 headers on the way. I'd like to hear from anyone who actually has these installed in his 3rd gen. I've read conflicting posts that say yes they fit our cars and no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By 84imsa

Re: T5 Hydraulics

Thank you very much for that reply!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By 84imsa

T5 Hydraulics

Hi, everyone!

I just acquired a 1984 Camaro with the 2.8L V6 and T5 transmission. It needs new hydraulics for the clutch from top to bottom.

AC Delco 174-1072 assemblies are available on...
Forum: Body
04-28-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,969
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Cheapest place to buy 86' Iroc hood louvers?

Dumb question:

I just bought an 84 Camaro that has an IROC type hood on it. There are only two small holes on the diagonal surfaces at the rear of the indentations. Will the 85-up louvers fit in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-18-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,670
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Edelbrock TBI Strut Tower Brace

Thanks for posting the pics, Tibo. I had a similar idea and all inputs are welcome.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-07-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,670
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Edelbrock TBI Strut Tower Brace

Based on the paint patterns left behind on top of the strut towers after removing the strut mounts, maintaining the previous caster setting will not be a problem with the stock brackets. However,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-05-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,670
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Edelbrock TBI Strut Tower Brace

The bores in the strut tower ends of the QA1 5227 STB are 12 mm or a hair over 29/64" i.d. The bolts supplied in the kit are 3/8" and so are the slots in the strut tower brackets. That makes for an...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-24-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,670
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Edelbrock TBI Strut Tower Brace

Thanks, James!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-24-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,670
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Edelbrock TBI Strut Tower Brace

Four years after I started this thread I finally have a QA1 (formerly Edelbrock) 5227 STB mocked up in the car.

In order to get the brackets to sit flush on top of the strut towers, the stock...
Forum: Carburetors
09-15-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,242
Posted By 84imsa

2.8 & Holley 8007

I have a 2.8L V6 with an Edelbrock Torker II manifold and Holley 8007 (390 cfm) carb on top.

I bought the carb almost new from a racer who installed a secondary jet plate. I didn't ask but I'm...
Forum: Body
07-21-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Anyone know the name?

I'm going to try not to get too off-topic here. In order to "optimize" the installation of my flared fiberglass rear fenders, this is Plan A:

1. Carefully remove the fiberglass fenders with the...
Forum: Body
07-21-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Anyone know the name?

Here's the right rear quarter of my current project.

The tire is a Mastercraft Avenger G/T 295/50-15 on a Summit Fast Five 15X10 with 5.5" BS plus a 1.25" wheel adapter.

The sidewall bulge is...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-17-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,400
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Here's a pic of my 84 S/E waiting for its turn inside the garage. I bought it with the fiberglass fenders already installed. I paid the value of the fenders for the whole car so I figure it was a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-10-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,296
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Firebird IMSA hood is finally available. Good or bad product?

Thanks for the update. Did you manage to weigh it before having it installed? I just weighed the steel hood of my 84 and it's a hefty 53 lbs! VFN Fiberglass shows weights for their flat hoods at...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-06-2010, 03:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,296
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Firebird IMSA hood is finally available. Good or bad product?

I'm anxious to see how this deal turns out. I'm all the way across the Pacific Ocean but would really like to have one of these. I've done the math. Cost plus shipping is about the same as making...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2010, 05:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,894
Posted By 84imsa

Re: So is it really hard to tint thirdgen rear windows?

Thanks for that!

Autozone sells Gila / 8 oz. Window Tint Adhesive Remover with Scraper for $6.99.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-11-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,894
Posted By 84imsa

Re: So is it really hard to tint thirdgen rear windows?

Somebody please tell me what to use to remove the adhesive residue from the old tint. I managed to peel the old tint off my hatch but the now non-sticky adhesive was left behind. I tried a bit of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-11-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,225
Posted By 84imsa

Re: IMSA hood and Super Duty hood

I wish to apologize to all the guys who asked for pics of the IMSA. I'm just a shiftless lazy person and I haven't taken any in ages. I did move the car to the center of my two-car garage. Now...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-11-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,225
Posted By 84imsa

Re: IMSA hood and Super Duty hood

I'd like to get feedback from anybody who has done business with Showcars up in Canada. I've heard lots of horror stories about them.

My car already has the IMSA-style fenders and I want the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By 84imsa

Re: 700R4 - Transplanting Internals

Thanks for that info. Assuming the V8 transmission's input drum is toast, can a new or reconditioned one be bought easily? Are there any upgrades that "should" be done while the transmission is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By 84imsa

Re: 700R4 - Transplanting Internals

I believe the V8 transmission (case) is an '82. One of the V6 transmissions is probably an '84. They are at the farm about 50 miles north and I'm too busy flying to visit them. I will post again...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-19-2010, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By 84imsa

Re: 700R4 - Transplanting Internals

Yes. My good transmissions are all 2.8L V6 units. Apart from the input drum (hopefully mine is okay), are the other components interchangeable?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By 84imsa

700R4 - Transplanting Internals

Is it possible to transplant the internal components of a 700R4 that came off a 2.8L V6 into the case of another 700R4 that was behind a 5.0L V8?

The V8 transmission was apparently underwater...
Forum: V6
11-18-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By 84imsa

Aluminum Heads on 1984 2.8L?

Will any of the later model aluminum cylinder heads work on a 1984 2.8L?

If so, are there any particular casting numbers that are more desirable than others?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-08-2009, 01:46 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,400
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Another Dingman Bros. car!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-08-2009, 01:40 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,400
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Here's another one. :)
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-08-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,400
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Here are a couple of pics of Dingman Bros./Steve Millen cars (I hope.)
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-28-2009, 03:58 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,400
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Too much sway bar? :confused:
Forum: Fabrication
08-24-2009, 12:18 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 136,706
Posted By 84imsa

Re: 3rd Gen Camaro Street Stock Build

That piece in the center of the air intake would cause some serious turbulence at race speeds. You might consider cutting it out and replacing it with a metal rod or bracket just to keep the lower...
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Right blinker stays on with parking lights

Check the wiring harness leading from your steering column to the flasher unit. Look for chafing where it contacts other wire bundles and insulate any damaged wires. Your squawk sounds like a short...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-03-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By 84imsa

Re: rear spoiler

Wow! I've been trying to get those guys to answer my email for years. Thanks for the heads up! Maybe I'll get my kids to make my parts for me instead.

:lmao:
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-03-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By 84imsa

Re: rear spoiler

You might try some polyurethane insulating foam that comes in an aerosol can if the outer skin of your spoiler is still more or less intact. Just make sure the excess expanding foam has a way to get...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-03-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By 84imsa

Re: rear spoiler

Would this be the same Showcars Bodyparts with the URL: http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/?
Forum: Carburetors
08-03-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,252
Posted By 84imsa

Re: carb install from tbi UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The HEI distributor is a fully self-contained ignition system. The module is mounted on the base plate. A magnetic pickup coil mounted around the shaft takes the place of the contact points. The...
Forum: TBI
07-31-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,516
Posted By 84imsa

Re: shorted coil power wire and burnt ign. switch not starts hard??

Check your fuse panel for fuses that may have blown when the short happened.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,781
Posted By 84imsa

Re: has anybody run with no rear sway bar?

A rear sway bar reduces understeer/increases oversteer. Without it, your car will tend to plow in high speed turns. It is safe to drive without a rear sway bar on an F-body although handling...
Forum: Carburetors
07-23-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Q-Jet Tuning

Check out The Carburetor Shop at:

http://thecarburetorshop.com/

They sell used, rebuilt, and restored carbs. Take some time to go through their site. Even if you don't buy from them, there's...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Q-Jet Tuning

Tuning Q-Jets is easy if you know how. It is impossible if you don't know how.

:lmao:

The Q-Jet vs. Holley debate will last as long as the 327 vs. 350 and the carb vs. EFI debates.

Both...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Let's figure out what I got and what I should do!!! Please?

What sort of engine did you have those carbs on?
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Let's figure out what I got and what I should do!!! Please?

I just checked out that Quick Fuel unit. Great invention! I must get one of those.

Thanks for the lead! :thanks:
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Let's figure out what I got and what I should do!!! Please?

The secondary jet plate is nice for really fine tuning. JTNKTZ would probably want one of those later on when he becomes more comfortable tuning his carb.

Note to self (and others): When tuning...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Secondary Spring Kit

Yes and yes.

The spring kit contains a selection of springs that will allow you to tailor the opening rate of the secondaries in response to a vacuum signal.

Holley also sells a quick-change...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Let's figure out what I got and what I should do!!! Please?

The distributor in the pic looks like a stock GM HEI. They're fairly bullet-proof and require almost no maintenance apart from occasional cap and rotor replacement.

High performance coils that...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,855
Posted By 84imsa

Re: Let's figure out what I got and what I should do!!! Please?

There is a widely accepted formula for determining how big a carb you need:

CID X MAX RPM / 3456 = CFM

350 CID X 6000 RPM / 3456 = 607.63889 CFM

Note that this formula assumes 100%...
Forum: Electronics
05-22-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,501
Posted By 84imsa

Re: hei distributor power

:welcome:
Finally, in the highly unlikely event of an ignition switch failure, you can run a hot wire to the BATT terminal from any 12VDC source such as the battery itself or the starter motor. You...
Forum: Electronics
05-21-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,501
Posted By 84imsa

Re: hei distributor power

I checked the engine control system wiring diagram for 1989 and earlier 5.0L and 5.7L TPI Firebirds. It is pretty safe to assume GM used the same circuitry for the Camaros.

The wire you want for...
Forum: Electronics
05-20-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,501
Posted By 84imsa

Re: hei distributor power

Your HEI distributor has two terminals marked TACH and BATT inside the rectangular extension of the cap.

Connect the BATT terminal to a switched power supply. If you connect it directly to the...
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