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Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-01-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 826
Posted By turbo11g

Trade 85 Iroc for 2nd gen Camaro

I just want the body, no motor, no tranny. Although, if there is an engine and tranny in it I will take it too. I prefer a 74-77, but will listen to offers. Iroc is complete, just needs the trans put...
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-01-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,067
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Iowa? Anyone?

I'm in Sheldahl, near Huxley
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-31-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,067
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Iowa? Anyone?

Iowa speedway has heads up racing on friday nights. Run what you brung.
Forum: TPI
01-25-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By turbo11g

Re: New to TPI

I just bought a 92 5.0 TPI motor and tranny. This is a hydraulic roller motor, right? It has 73000 miles and I got it for $500. I have found the aluminum heads at enginekits.com. Still looking for a...
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-25-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,067
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Iowa? Anyone?

I think I saw your car at advance auto parts today with the hood up. I thought about stopping, but didn't want you to think I was stalking you, lol.
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-25-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,067
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Iowa? Anyone?

Sheldahl. How old are you? I'm 37 married with children, girl 13, boy 6. You?
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-25-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,067
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Iowa? Anyone?

I'm like 10 miles south of you. I got an 85 Iroc that was originally tpi, but some idiot changed it to carb. I bought a 92 5.0 tpi with all electronics to put in. I'm planning a healthy 355 build and...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-22-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 44,796
Posted By turbo11g

Re: How much horsepower will a 400 block handle.

The 509 blocks are what we use in our modified. We are over 600 hp. The 509 block will have a blank on it were a freeze plug was supposed to be. Put a forged crank, good rods, and pistons and you...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-22-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By turbo11g

Re: tpi to carb to tpi

That's it? One response
Forum: Body
01-22-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By turbo11g

Re: patch panels

I hear you on that burning through the metal deal. I am a certified welder for structural steel, not sheet metal, should be fun! I did stick weld the roof back onto my stock car, that was fun. NOT!
Forum: TPI
01-21-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By turbo11g

New to TPI

I all, I'm looking at building a TPI motor. I don't have the money to build a roller motor, but would like to run a solid lifter cam. I'm thinking a 383 or a 377 ci motor with some double hump heads,...
Forum: Body
01-20-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By turbo11g

patch panels

I need a few patch panels and some sheet steel. Where to get the panels and what gauge sheet steel? Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-07-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By turbo11g

torque converter

I see that the converters for the 4 cyl and 6 cyl are smaller than the ones for the v8 with the same trans. Will the smaller one work behind the v8 like a stall converter? We used to use vega...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-07-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By turbo11g

tpi to carb to tpi

I bought an 85 Iroc and it has a carbed motor in it. The in says it was a tpi car. I have found a tpi motor, computer, wireing harness and trans out of a 92 bird with 82000 miles on it. I can gt it...
Forum: History / Originality
01-07-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By turbo11g

What are these wheels worth?

I found these on craigslist and was wondering what the resale is? I would sell the set of 3 and keep the other 2 that are correct for my car. Thanks
...
Forum: Body
12-30-2008, 12:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By turbo11g

Where to buy

Looking for quality patch panels and sheetmetal. Thanks
Forum: Carburetors
12-28-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Carb issue?

There isn't much in there. Should I drain it, ot just dilute it with good gas? The gauge is just above E in the red. Thanks
Forum: Carburetors
12-28-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By turbo11g

Carb issue?

I bought an 85 Z with the L69 in it. No carb. Car has been sitting a long time. I got the correct carb put on and it did start but smoked like crazy. Smelled like a cigar kind of.

Ok, first...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-27-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By turbo11g

Re: cc quadrajet wanted

I got one, thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-27-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By turbo11g

cc quadrajet wanted

If you have one, price to my door at 50243. Thanks
Forum: Carburetors
12-27-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By turbo11g

salvage yard, WOW!

I called today looking for a carb for a l69 engine. We don't have one for that car. I'm like, do you have ANY computer controlled carbs? No, nothing for a 305. I wanted to say, dude, I'll be up there...
Forum: Body
12-20-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

odometer says 77000. I ran the vin on carfax due to the salvaged title. It reported an accident with no structural or frame damage, and the odometer reading was inaccurate. The engine code says it...
Forum: Body
12-20-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

The guy is getting desperate. I held off for awhile, now he's down to $500!! SOLD, to me! Going to get it today.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,273
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Posi diff, still good or not?

Can a mini spool be installed?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 778
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Simple rear-end Questions

If your going to spend any amount of money, you could always put a ford 9" in it. Have 2 center sections, one for driving and one for fun! We build custom 9" rears and would love to do one for a 3rd...
Forum: Body
11-26-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

:iagree: :thanks:
Forum: Body
11-26-2008, 12:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

What makes this NOT an Iroc? That the pretty wheels are gone? lol:hmmm:
Forum: Members Camaros
11-25-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,284
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Post your "artistic" camaro shots.

Let me try that again

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp183/turbo11g/rjg009.jpg
Forum: Body
11-25-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

Brennan, where did you get it?
Forum: Body
11-25-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

Looks like some of these so called experts don't know their irocs? Yes, carbed, 305 HO L69 engine.

For $650 would it be worth fixing? I've done small rustorations, but it looks like I'll have to...
Forum: Body
11-25-2008, 06:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

I can buy this car for $650, needs carb. I'm not much of a body man, but I'm one hell of a welder. That's the only rust spot on the car.
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Forum: Body
11-25-2008, 06:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Easy fix?

The problem is, pictures aren't showing up.
Forum: Body
11-24-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By turbo11g

Easy fix?

Is this an easy fix?
http://a685.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_d9e6356ef6520cf99cd527630ab8364c
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By turbo11g

Re: L69 Carb

Yes, just for the time being. I'm planning a 355 build, but I just want to get the car running so I can drive it from time to time until my street thumper is done.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,503
Posted By turbo11g

Re: 350 with 882 heads

If you can find a set of 441, or 441x, those are the best ones in the same catagory as the 882, and 993. The restrictors are for the egr port and help to reduce cracking.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,503
Posted By turbo11g

Re: 350 with 882 heads

Actually, we use 882, and 993 on our circle track engines. They are fine for your 350. If you do any work to them, mill them to get more compression. I'm just assuming you have flat top pistons. Put...
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,121
Posted By turbo11g

Re: carb and intake for my setup???

I would just switch to the 650 dp and leave your current intake on. The performer is a lower rpm intake. With that much stall you will want the single plane intake. Maybe even switch out your rockers...
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By turbo11g

L69 Carb

I'm looking at an 85 Iroc, but the carb is gone. Any special quadrajet I need to look for?
Forum: Mid-West Region
11-23-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,067
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Iowa? Anyone?

Sheldahl here
Forum: Members Camaros
11-23-2008, 10:33 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,284
Posted By turbo11g

Re: Post your "artistic" camaro shots.

My 79 in a cemetery

http://www.geocities.com/gouldracing11/rjg009.jpg
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-22-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By turbo11g

Re: cracked flex plate

You need to go to the hardware store and get some long bolts, like 6 inches, and put those in the bottom two bellhousing holes. Remove the other 4 bolts, torque converter bolt and remove the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By turbo11g

My first post

Hi everyone. I'm 36 and have many 2nd gens. I posted a pic of my first Camaro which is a 79 Berlinetta. I bought it when I was 16. Other than that I've had a 78 LT, 73, 79 rs(I put a 402 in it, lol),...
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