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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2009, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,663
Posted By firstroc

Re: Improving power and MPG on a stock '87 Camaro

Well I wasnt refering to handling n I didnt mean to imply it cudnt b done, all I was sayin is there are sum ppl who charish the 3rd gen because they are gettin hard to find and some ppl dont even let...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,663
Posted By firstroc

Re: Improving power and MPG on a stock '87 Camaro

OOOOO I'm not sure if u actually plan on drivin ur car in the winter but there are sum ppl on here that wud take u out bhind da shed n beat u wit a hose for even sayin ur gonna drive that type of car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By firstroc

Re: 2.73's Hurting Me That Bad???

I bought my car with 3.73s in it, n Mine goes like no tomorrow, I ran my uncles ws6 TA(2002) with his "borla" exhaust n hypertech programer and k&n filters n its not even close, he is slower comin...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By firstroc

Re: block casting #'s

You know it just hit me that this thread wud be better in the history catagory, right??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By firstroc

Re: block casting #'s

thatis exactly where i found it. I took a closer look and the first digit isnt an L its the end of GM inside a box so it is 5.7LHO is what is stamped on the block behind the head on the bell housing....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By firstroc

block casting #'s

Ok a few of you may know me and my car as it is my first camaro and I have wanted 1 since highschool, but enuff bout that I was told that my car was a 305 car that had been changed to a 350 by the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By firstroc

Re: Need help with heads

any1 else got any input for me
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By firstroc

Re: Need help with heads

was gonna spend like 10g to do entire engine build but i bought a toyota aristo so i only got like 4g left
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By firstroc

Re: Need help with heads

k 87 iroc weekend driver, 3.73 rear end was 305 now 350, high volume fuel pump 28# injectors 700r4 built to handle near 700hp. anything else i forgot just let me kno
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By firstroc

Need help with heads

Need to change my heads cam and intake system(thinkin bout the firstfuelinjection system), any1 got any ideas and advice??? Was lookin at trick flow out of summit racing or edelbrock out of jegs
Forum: TPI
08-18-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 173,959
Posted By firstroc

Re: BBK TPI intake setup ($399.00)

So this intake is a no go!?!?
Forum: TPI
08-09-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 173,959
Posted By firstroc

Re: BBK TPI intake setup ($399.00)

so this is available to us now????
Forum: Cooling
08-09-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By firstroc

Re: cooling fans quit

87 iroc z 305 car with 350 fuse is good cudnt find prob so just wired a relay in with ignition power for now gonna get the dakota digital fan controller
Forum: TPI
08-07-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,829
Posted By firstroc

Re: FIRST FUEL INJECTION's intake?????

Did you get any pix?? I know the runners are a huge improvement, but the plenum is also just as important if not more important so I would luv to see the difference in the plenums!!!
Forum: TPI
08-07-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 173,959
Posted By firstroc

Re: BBK TPI intake setup ($399.00)

ok so now I know wat ur sayin and wat my engine builder said was he plans on designing the engine to produce most of its hp around 5000 because he is aware that TPI restricts power at higher rpm. So...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-06-2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,839
Posted By firstroc

Re: New wheels. C5 ZO6 Motorsports

What wheels are on the black 1???
Forum: TPI
08-06-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 173,959
Posted By firstroc

Re: BBK TPI intake setup ($399.00)

lol thats wat i thot cuz it didnt make much sense to me. I think wat I mean is the TPI intake helps a motor make lots of tq, correct so far? And if I build an engine can I have the engine built to...
Forum: Cooling
08-06-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By firstroc

cooling fans quit

My cooling fans quit workin tonite, any ideas where to start lookin for the prob in the morn?? I didnt even try lookin at anything tonite cuz its dark at nite n i cant see in the dark lol.
Forum: TPI
08-06-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 173,959
Posted By firstroc

Re: BBK TPI intake setup ($399.00)

ok so if I am to build an engine I would plan on buildin an engine that is designed to make more hp than tq and let the intake make the tq, does that make any kinda sense??
Forum: TPI
08-06-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,829
Posted By firstroc

Re: FIRST FUEL INJECTION's intake?????

The hopeful end result by spring will be turning my 350 engine to a 396 with around 520hp at the fly and 530 - 540tq. The engine builder didnt say how many cfm he wanted but strongly sugested the...
Forum: TPI
08-06-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,829
Posted By firstroc

FIRST FUEL INJECTION's intake?????

Any body runnin this?? I need a new setup for an extensive engine build and would like some feed back on this setup. I like the stock appearance but don't need stock appearance just sumthing that...
Forum: TPI
08-06-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 173,959
Posted By firstroc

Re: BBK TPI intake setup ($399.00)

Ok I realize I'm kinda new but I have been doin a lot of readin and am in need of a new intake. This design looks to be a lot like the Lingenfelter design which what I hear from many ppl and engine...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-02-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,839
Posted By firstroc

Re: New wheels. C5 ZO6 Motorsports

so do u have to use spacers to run these types of wheels?? that is the set up I want cuz all my car does is spin n i think the wider rear tires wud help.
Forum: TPI
08-02-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,260
Posted By firstroc

Re: Accel/Lignenfelter TPI system

from wat engine dude told me was wen he did 1 b4 it came with everything including 58mm throttle body n that is wat i need for wat he wants to do to my engine
Forum: TPI
08-01-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,260
Posted By firstroc

Re: Accel/Lignenfelter TPI system

how much? I'm startinr to consider the first fuel injection's system but need to get with engine builder first
Forum: TPI
08-01-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,260
Posted By firstroc

Re: Accel/Lignenfelter TPI system

cars old enuff that its exempt from any emissions
Forum: TPI
07-31-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 352
Important/Useful : Quest for a better flowing TPI
Views: 127,630
Posted By firstroc

Re: Quest for a better flowing TPI

if your heads are changed then it has to be your intake sumwhere or injectors wat injectors u runnin again???
Forum: TPI
07-31-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,260
Posted By firstroc

Re: Accel/Lignenfelter TPI system

ok that bites. I supose the Accel was a good working part too? Do you know how much flow the stealth ram has?? Sounds like my engine builder is really concerned about flow.
Forum: TPI
07-31-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 352
Important/Useful : Quest for a better flowing TPI
Views: 127,630
Posted By firstroc

Re: Quest for a better flowing TPI

I dont know if any1 said this yet but is this the stock heads with work done or just stock heads or different heads. I was told by my engine builder that the TPI cars were blessed and doomed by the...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,260
Posted By firstroc

Accel/Lignenfelter TPI system

Hi I am gettin ready to take the IROC off the road for winter and do a good paint job Original color just to get rid of the very few dings n faded spots. But the bis project for winter is the engine...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-13-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By firstroc

Re: Need to change prom or not????

Ok now I got s dumb question where is the ecm??
Forum: Car Audio
04-13-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By firstroc

Re: Amp help!!!!!

If you have a digital multimeter set it to ohms(the horseshoe lookin symbol) and put each lead on the positive and negative of the speaker. If the speaker is good it should read between 3 and 5....
Forum: Car Audio
04-13-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By firstroc

Re: Amp help!!!!!

It sounds to me like the amp is over loaded, check to see if any indicator lights light up or if the power indicator light changes color when this happens. This can be caused by a few things, the...
Forum: Car Audio
04-12-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By firstroc

Re: Amp help!!!!!

Take a portable cd player or mp3 player or somthing that you can hook up a set of mini jack(headfone plug) to rca plugs and connect it to the amp and see if you get sound. If not the amp maybe no...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-12-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By firstroc

Need to change prom or not????

My IROC was a 305 and along the lines it got changed to the 350, I do not know who did the change or when or what was done. I do know for sure(at least 99.5% sure) that it is a 350 because the guy I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By firstroc

Re: Trashed the tranny

Where can i get 1?
Forum: Body
04-10-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,001
Posted By firstroc

Re: Real IROc or not????

Thanx guys, also good to point out where I shuda looked and posted thread. Big thanx to all!!
Forum: Body
04-10-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,001
Posted By firstroc

Re: Real IROc or not????

I couldnt find a BZ4 but I found a B4Z also the 8th digit is a F
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By firstroc

Trashed the tranny

Well first day with plates and I trashed the tranny. Was runnin my buddy's 2nd gen 80 Camaro with 400 horse crate motor, on the third run 1-2 shift was fine but 2-3 nothing there(by the way took him...
Forum: Body
04-09-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,001
Posted By firstroc

Re: Real IROc or not????

OK thank you I will check for the code cause this car is in mint shape. That is why i suspect that the rear hatch power pull down is not in this car cause eveything else works like new. I will have...
Forum: Body
04-09-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,001
Posted By firstroc

Real IROc or not????

Hi I am new here and have done some reading and decided this site is the best placw for info regaurding these cars. Now on to my issue, I have just bought my first IROC, it is an 87, it has a 350tpi...
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