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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-16-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,075
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Project Back in Black complete...NOT!

It's a Duraflex SS hood. The side vents I got from ebay I added afterwards . Haven't been on here for quite a while but I still have the car collecting dust in the garage. Took up the off-roading...
Forum: TPI
06-11-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Fuel pressure issues

I was having this issue with fuel pressure dropping to zero immediately after shutdown. I have an Aeromotive AFPR A1000. I removed the top and pulled off the diaphragm. There was a tiny piece of...
Forum: Body
06-11-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Hatch install + alignment issues

All 3rd gens that I've seen had this issue. Problem is over time the hatch struts are pushing the rear section of the hatch outwards. One way to remedy this is by removing the struts then loosening...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-20-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,352
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: March 2021 COTM "Got Boost???" **Voting Thread**

pwdbychevy | 1991 Z28
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1008x490/20200514_121007_2d81b3914c012060ff034b1482e137a22aa7b2ae.jpg

This car started out as a red 1991 Z28 with...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-17-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,606
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: March 2021 COTM "Got Boost???" **Nomination Thread**

This is my 1991 Z28 406ci all forged with 88mm turbo

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-13-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,319
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: The real "13th Month" 2020 COTM Event Thread

Wifeys 1987 Iroc Z228
This car was a rust bucket when I first bought it. Pennsylvania car so floorpans were rusted out. Replaced floorpans, repaired rusted rockers and rear quarters with new sheet...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-13-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,319
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: The real "13th Month" 2020 COTM Event Thread

My 1991 Z28
Built all forged 406ci with Dart SHP block, Accel Superram ported and polished, 80lb injectors, AFR 195 Eliminators, Comp 280 xfi 1.6 roller rockers, Scat 6.0 hbeams, Icon flat tops...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: need some cam help/advice for SR 383

I'm running the 280xfi with 1.6 roller rockers in my turbo 406 combo with AFR heads and Superram. It works fine so far. Just ordered an EBL P4 to help with tuning. Been using a moates adapter on...
Forum: Body
07-24-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,667
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: DIY full car vinyl wrap *Update* Door and Hood revived

The cable can't be disconnected but you can remove the toggle from the backing plate. There's a metal clip on the backside that you have to grab with needle nose pliers and twist to get it off. then...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-24-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

If garage kept then it will last longer than 7 years. The black 91z I wrapped in 2014 and the car is kept in the garage and still looks like i just wrapped it. The longevity of the wrap also depends...
Forum: Body
07-22-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,667
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: DIY full car vinyl wrap *Update* Door and Hood revived

Love the color. I see you ran into the same issue i did on my first wrap job with the vinyl lifting at the fender crease. That happens when you bridge the vinyl across the crease and squeegee it...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-13-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

It's the nearest match that I found out of all the samples i got from different companies. The factory color is still slightly darker but close enough. I got the roll on ebay.
Forum: Cooling
07-12-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,480
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Under hood heat

My solution to controlling under hood temps. You can find these on ebay.
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Forum: Body
07-06-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,667
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: DIY full car vinyl wrap *Update* Hood and door battle

Turbo heat was my main concern when i wrapped the 91 hood. I could barely touch the passenger side of the hood after driving around it was so hot. I lined that area under the hood with heat...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Iroc wheels

Wow nice, there's a guy in our group that restores them
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Iroc wheels

Eventually the 20s will be sold and the factory wheels will be put back on. My goal for this car was to keep it mostly stock. The 305 is tired and will be replaced with an L98 longblock down the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Iroc wheels

I thought the same. I bought this for the wifey and restored it so we can cruise together with the local thirdgen group and she's in love with these wheels. It'll be a project in itself to restore...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By pwdbychevy

Iroc wheels

So when I first bought this 1987 Iroc a little over a year ago it came with these 20x8 Iroc wheels and my first instinct was I need to get rid of them. The seller gave me the factory Iroc wheels in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-04-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

That looks pretty damn good. Can't even tell the headlight buckets were wrapped. Awesome job!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-04-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

Thanks man, post some pics of your work :thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-04-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

I tried to do the front and rear in one piece but it was almost impossible without overstretching and discoloring/distorting the vinyl. The channels in the rear bumper cover were done first as an...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-29-2020, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,466
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: 305 TPI repair or 350 TPI swap??help!!

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-28-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Cutout OR Body Shop Fab?

I had this issue and i cut out the section and welded in a new sheetmetal. Before cutting it out make a card board template of where the holes are to make it easier to mount the ground effect back. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

it's not gonna look super smooth and glossy like a high dollar paint job up close but from far away you wont be able to tell the difference. i've had people compliment me on the awesome paint job on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

A 45ft roll costs between $300-$400 dollars depending on the manufacturer. Probably more for the style of vinyl. Then about $30 for a wrap kit that includes squeegees, gloves, blades, etc. to get...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

hell yeah man, cant wait for the next meet!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-24-2020, 05:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

Yes you use a heat gun and just peel it off. The wheels are XXR 531 18x9 front 38mm bs with 1"spacer 265/40 and rear are 18x11 305/35. Wheels have been redrilled by a local company to match bolt...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-23-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Vinyl wrap complete!

Thanks, cost is the benefit if you do it yourself. Wrap jobs last just about as long as a regular paint job 5-7 years. Another benefit is if you scratch it just peel it off that section and lay down...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-23-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,490
Posted By pwdbychevy

Vinyl wrap complete!

1987 IROC-Z done in Avery Cardinal Red and is going through a resto. Interior completely redone. Still waiting on the dashpad. This is my 3rd 3rdgen that I've wrapped and idk why I keep putting...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-15-2020, 05:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,445
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: 91’ Camaro LT4/10-speed swap

Rust doesnt look that bad compared to what I had to deal with on my 87 Iroc. Rust in the usual spots.

Before pics...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-05-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Help, PROM Identification!

Looks like a Hypertech chip. To know for sure what type of PROM it is you'll have to remove the chip and carefully peel back the red sticker and read the chip type. Don't peel back too far cuz...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2020, 05:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,612
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: T56 Swap Vibration

I had this same vibration when I did my T56 swap. Ended up being the LT1 flywheel that was out of balance. Took it in to a machine shop and had it balance WITH the pressure plate. Vibration is...
Forum: Body
05-26-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,667
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: DIY full car vinyl wrap *Update* Trunk/Spoiler treatment

For the 91 I used a whole piece of black aluminum vinyl that wrapped around the corner to the front and made the cut right where it transitions into the air dam. At the side where the vent is I used...
Forum: Body
05-25-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,667
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: DIY full car vinyl wrap *Update* Trunk/Spoiler treatment

These were my attempts at wrapping a thirdgen. The 91z one was done in black Aluminum vivvid vinyl while the 87 Iroc was done with Avery Cardinal red vinyl.
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Forum: DIY PROM
05-19-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Jet chip read help

Good point, I'll check that as well
Forum: DIY PROM
05-19-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Jet chip read help

Yeah I know these Jet chips are just snake oil. I just wanted to pop it in the difference tool in tunerpro and compare it to the stock bin and see what someone wasted $150 on. Thanks for the hex...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-19-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Jet chip read help

I used the HDR1 to plug into the Jet adapter which looks exactly like the G1 Moates adapter and placed it on the BURN2. The stock memcal plugs into the Jet adapter the same way as the G1. When i...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-19-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Jet chip read help

I'm not fluent with the hex editor but I did go in there out of curiosity and scrolled and noticed that at 01000 I saw a bunch of 78s in there for probably 20 rows down. I changed addresses and also...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-19-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By pwdbychevy

Jet chip read help

After much research on here I can't seem to find a definitive answer so maybe some of the experts can assist. I bought this 87 Iroc LB9 a year ago and found it had a few easter eggs such as LS...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 113,663
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Let's post your best pictures so we have some nice wallpapers :)

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Forum: Body
04-29-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 72,860
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: 1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)

Thanks! I paid $380 for a roll and did the work myself. Requires alot of patience like body work.
Forum: Body
04-29-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 72,860
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: 1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)

Wow! Great work! I bought this 87 Iroc a year ago and it was in pretty bad condition. Rust everywhere. Floor pans, rocker panels, qtr panels,A-pillars, etc so I feel your pain. It is ALOT of work. ...
Forum: History / Originality
08-15-2019, 03:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,506
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: How to tell my new project is a true iroc z?

The OP stated that he had an 87 irocZ and that's what I was referring to.
Forum: History / Originality
08-13-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,506
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: How to tell my new project is a true iroc z?

Bringing up this old post from the dead for informational purposes. Irocs have the B4Z option code on the sticker in the glovebox. That is all.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-06-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,075
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Project Back in Black complete...NOT!

I think they are 38mm offset. The fronts have a 3/4" spacer and rear 1/2"
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-10-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: UMI Rear Swaybar Install Kit NIB $55

Is this kit still available?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 22,224
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: To wrap or not to wrap

I just laid the vinyl over it and cut right at the upper portion of the opening and followed it around the contour. I sprayed the inside of the opening flat black before I wrapped it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-03-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,295
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

I spotted this bad boy in the Home Depot parking lot. Owner must be a badass. Just kidding, it's mine :D

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-31-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,224
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: November 2015 COTM **WINNER**

Congrats on the win. Cleanest original I've ever seen. Great job!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-22-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,220
Posted By pwdbychevy

Re: November 2015 COTM **Voting**

And a video of a test drive

video 1444429219 mp4 - YouTube
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