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Forum: Body
04-25-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By acole88

Re: door hinge bolt adjustment

That was the conclusion I came to as well, the original door perhaps being mis-shaped. After I bolted the new door on and had in in adjustment I noticed that the new door would jam into the striker...
Forum: Body
04-24-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By acole88

Re: door hinge bolt adjustment

Thanks for the input. The car is infact sitting on its wheels. All new suspension as well so I cant imagine it has anything to do with the car not sitting properly.

An update: Ive tried two...
Forum: Body
04-23-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By acole88

door hinge bolt adjustment

Hello. I dont post here very often but ive come across something that has me stumped. Ive replaced a door on my 84 t/a and in order to get the thing adjusted proper I have to leave one bolt out of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-25-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By acole88

Re: AIR injection not standard?

that really explains it all now. my cars do not have the ccc in them either. i figured someone removed the ccc, but it almost seemed odd that neither car had the ccc. i guess i should be happy that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By acole88

AIR injection not standard?

from what ive read, it would seem that the air injection system is equipped on all vehicles. my question is....is it really? i have two cars, an 86 iroc and an 84 trans am. both have the 305 vin h...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-25-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

a pic as requested by pm
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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-24-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

sure you can have it, but i wont be able to get it for you until im home next which is july 1st weekend for us canadians.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-24-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

chevyman24 has already asked about these foglights last night. im grabbing them today and snapping some pics. your next in line for them if things dont work out.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-24-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

*BUMP* still grabbing parts off this car. send me a message if you want anything
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-23-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

as you can see in the picture, there is damage on the underside of one of these panels. its cracked, but can be easily fixed.
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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-23-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By acole88

Camaro Fender *NEW*

Brand new passenger side fender for '82-'89 Camaro. In box. $100 Located in Parry Sound, Ontario
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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-23-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

Brand new passenger side fender also for sale.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-23-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

Which plastic does this include? The panels above your feet? How many pieces? How large would the parcel be (shipping)? Let me know so I can pull out the right pieces today.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-23-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Re: Parting 1986 Iroc

wheels were sold locally.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-13-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By acole88

Parting 86 Iroc

As the title says: Parting out a 1986 Iroc. 5speed 305 carb'd. I bought this car for the parts to swap a new motor into my T/A along with the 5speed tranny. The Iroc has front end damage and some...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-13-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By acole88

Parting 1986 Iroc

As the title says: Parting out a 1986 Iroc. 5speed 305 carb'd. I bought this car for the parts to swap a new motor into my T/A along with the 5speed tranny. The Iroc has front end damage and some...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-13-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 269
Posted By acole88

Parting 1986 Iroc

As the title says: Parting out a 1986 Iroc. 5speed 305 carb'd. I bought this car for the parts to swap a new motor into my T/A along with the 5speed tranny. The Iroc has front end damage and some...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-14-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,847
Posted By acole88

Re: 1984 Trans Am engine swap options?

Thanks a lot for all the input guys. I wasn't really sure how much power the stock cast manifolds would rob the engine of. My primary reason for wanting to keep these is simply so people would not...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,847
Posted By acole88

Re: 1984 Trans Am engine swap options?

I did some more reading and I came across another thread regarding their car not having the CCC system. Turns out it was also a Canadian car. The tread stated that exported cars had the option to...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,847
Posted By acole88

Re: 1984 Trans Am engine swap options?

Well, I've done some reading and it's really starting to look like someone's already been into this car before me. Is it common for someone to remove the CCC system?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,847
Posted By acole88

Re: 1984 Trans Am engine swap options?

I thought the Canadian ones had no CCC. My car doesn't even have any evidence of wire harnesses or a computer....
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,847
Posted By acole88

Re: 1984 Trans Am engine swap options?

I understand what you are saying about putting the stock exhaust manifolds on the 350. I don't live in Cali, but my reason for wanting to put the stock manifolds on is just for the sleeper aspect of...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,847
Posted By acole88

1984 Trans Am engine swap options?

Hello everyone. I'm looking for some input as to what my best option would be for an engine swap in my car.

First, the car is a 1984 Trans Am with the 305 LG4 engine. nothing special, but it is a...
Forum: Brakes
09-22-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,889
Posted By acole88

Re: brake line sizes

from my experience on my car, the brake lines were just 3/16" solid line with metric fittings on the end. some fbodies have metric fittings, some have sae fittings.....but they all have the same line
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By acole88

Re: Bad ground, but where?

check your parking lamp bulbs...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,060
Posted By acole88

Re: should I have to use mid grade for LG4 86 IROC?

check your timing
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-14-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By acole88

Re: TRANS LEAKING BAD: PLZ SEE VIDEO

my money would be on the converter seal. thats the seal which seals the converter to the transmission.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-30-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By acole88

Re: Quick, easy, accidental vibe fix!

i dont think the lugnuts have anything to do with throwing the wheel off balance. being in the center of the wheel, they dont move fast enough to make any noticeable difference when driving at a...
Forum: Interior
04-27-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By acole88

Re: Headliner and hatch hinge cover plastic

i have the perfect fix for ya. on my car, ive been swapping the screws out with ones from japanese imports. the imports typically use a larger thread screw with a nicely rounded black phillips head....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-12-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,893
Posted By acole88

Re: wheelies

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Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-12-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,759
Posted By acole88

Re: c4 wheels

even if they are a good deal, why would you buy something you dont like? just be patient and youll come across a deal on a set of wheels you actually DO like.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-11-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 6,458
Posted By acole88

Re: import guys are so clueless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oArzG2zGXj4
suits this thread nicely
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-08-2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By acole88

Re: Springless Valve System

in case anyone is interested more in how it works, i found this video on their website. its a video of the ohc version, but its a lot easier to see how the mechanism works. they also show the...
Forum: Carburetors
04-06-2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By acole88

Re: Carb guru's lend me your hands!

im no carb guru by any means, but since nobody else has said anything yet, i thought maybe i would share my thoughts. id appreciate it of someone would correct me, but from what i know, vacuum...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-06-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 690
Posted By acole88

Re: Stock vs. Centerlines

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-06-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 690
Posted By acole88

Re: Stock vs. Centerlines

ive got a line on some iroc wheels too. they are gold in colour. any input on these? 16" of course...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-06-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 690
Posted By acole88

Re: Stock vs. Centerlines

sorry. this is what the centerlines look like. the front ones are 7.75" and the rears are 8.5"
http://www.tperformance.com/category_pics/large/Auto_drag.jpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2009, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 690
Posted By acole88

Stock vs. Centerlines

Here's the story. I'm almost finished my project car. It's been a difficult go, but I can finally see the end. Anyways, I'm just wanting some opinions. My original wheels are in rough shape. I found...
Forum: Carburetors
03-22-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By acole88

Re: rochester 4bbl

youll need a kicker solenoid for a holley
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By acole88

Re: OH **** THIS IS BAD

your car is carburated right? check the choke pulloff. if the choke pulloff is had a vacuum leak, the choke will stick completely shut when the motor is cold. this will cause the motor to chug and...
Forum: Interior
03-19-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,570
Posted By acole88

Re: Horrible GM dashpad

theres nothing wrong with oem quality materials. like a previous poster said, its not the material....its the people who take care of it. these cars are old now. take a look at any other car of the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By acole88

Re: Need advice on repairing paint job

my s10 did that. the paint was not scratched, but was cracked from the sun. sand it off and repaint.
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,306
Posted By acole88

Re: was there ever trans am door decal like iroc decal?

thats correct. the 1984 trans am 15th anniversary editions had that decal. the cars were white with blue decals. you can buy the decal kit from phoenix graphix....
Forum: History / Originality
02-27-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,756
Posted By acole88

Re: Before and After pics - My progress post

i think that poll needs another category...."fix it with whatever used parts i can find". thats certainly what i would do anyways....
Forum: Fabrication
02-27-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By acole88

Re: front aero ground effect

its the gold part on the front. the idea wasnt to make an aftermarket part, just a replacement. these things break all the time and anyone that needs one seems to have trouble getting one. they were...
Forum: Fabrication
02-25-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By acole88

front aero ground effect

ive seen a few people on here asking for the front ground effect for a 1984 aero package but nobody ever has one. i have a line on one but its gonna cost me some $$$. i have some experience with...
Forum: Exhaust
02-11-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 784
Posted By acole88

Re: need catalytic converter help

my understanding is that the smog pump simply pumps excess air into the exhaust to let the catalytic converter work more efficiently. so by removing the catalytic converter, there is really no point...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-08-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 318
Posted By acole88

Re: SCRATCHLESS GLASS NEEDED

i think youd be better off getting a brand new windshield from a local glass shop. they really arent as expensive as youd expect. i paid $200 CDN for a windshield for a rare import. i dont think one...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,431
Posted By acole88

Re: TV cable pulled out too far?

you just need to set the tv cable so that it is pulled out all the way at WOT. you may need to modify to bracket since you made those changes to the intake. get the bracket roughly where it needs to...
Forum: Electronics
01-29-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By acole88

Re: car shocks the hell out of me when i get out of the car

you can put a ground strap on the car. those are what you see hanging off the bottoms of some cars at the back. they work.
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