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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ok, how can I check for proper adjustment?

Ok, how can I check for proper adjustment?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By Chevy Muscle

any ohter ideas? :eek:

any ohter ideas? :eek:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 66,097
Posted By Chevy Muscle

did you take the crank out of that siezed engine?...

did you take the crank out of that siezed engine?

If not, take all the caps off, take out the crank and then pound the cylinders like said above
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By Chevy Muscle

IROC dies when I turn on A/C - Doesn't idle-up - '89 TPI - HELP

Ok, new problem on this :gocrazy: IROC.

The A/C works fine but when it is turned on the car will die if I don't have my foot on the gas.

It seems to me that I think that some idle control...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2006, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By Chevy Muscle

FIXED NOW I was the ignition cylinder. I got...

FIXED NOW

I was the ignition cylinder. I got a new one from the dealer and it works fine now. PITA to get the wires down the column though!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Yes, it's tilt

Yes, it's tilt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ok, I didn't know there was a rod going down the...

Ok, I didn't know there was a rod going down the column. Is that switch/rod readily accessible, or will I have to take things apart?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By Chevy Muscle

This is a 5-spd car. .... and I did a bunch of...

This is a 5-spd car. .... and I did a bunch of jiggle'in. :mad:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2006, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ignition cylinder won't turn to OFF from RUN - Stuck - '89 Iroc - HELP

My wife just called me saying she couldn't turn the '89 Iroc off.

I met her and checked it out. The cylinder won't turn to the OFF position. It stays in the RUN position, but will turn freelly to...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
06-11-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 635
Posted By Chevy Muscle

-I need the drivers power seat switch assy and...

-I need the drivers power seat switch assy and the short harness that goes to the plug under the seat (unplugs real easy) - $10

-Cigerette lighter - $2

- (if red) any plastic interior parts,...
Forum: Body
03-19-2004, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,268
Posted By Chevy Muscle

'89 Back hatch adjustment?????

I have an '89 IROC and the back hatch leaks near the roof when it rains. I usally keep it garaged, and don't drive on rainy days, but sometimes I get stuck. :rolleyes:

It looks like the back...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-30-2001, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ok, got it off (it was the leather one). Looks...

Ok, got it off (it was the leather one). Looks like the first owner put some glue or something on the threads (unless that's stock).


Thanks anyway.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2001, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By Chevy Muscle

How do I remove the stock shift knob on my T-5?

I have a replacement knob that I want to put on, but I can't seem to twist the orig. off.

Is there a trick to it?

..... anyways, I'm gonna look underneath the thing to see if there is any...
Forum: History / Originality
10-26-2001, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Nice car.... but there's a lot of miles on that...

Nice car.... but there's a lot of miles on that body.

5K

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC (TPI, T-Tops, LB9, 5-speed)

Click here to...
Forum: History / Originality
10-20-2001, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Fast, The White Book shows each option/color...

Fast,

The White Book shows each option/color and how many of each were produced. Unfortunately, however it does not show any numbers for combinations of colors and options. I don't think that GM...
Forum: History / Originality
10-20-2001, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By Chevy Muscle

This is a very good question that, over the years...

This is a very good question that, over the years of owning muscle cars, I have struggled with many times.

I think it really comes down to WHAT you (or your dad) wants to do with the car.

If...
Forum: History / Originality
10-19-2001, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By Chevy Muscle

17,230 ..... not very rare, and it only cost...

17,230

..... not very rare, and it only cost $49.00 in '84
Forum: History / Originality
10-17-2001, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By Chevy Muscle

RPO F41: (sport suspension) Included larger...

RPO F41: (sport suspension)
Included larger front stabilizer, rear stabilizer, and front and rear shocks.

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC...
Forum: History / Originality
10-14-2001, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By Chevy Muscle

According to the Camaro White Book, in '90,'91...

According to the Camaro White Book, in '90,'91 and '92.. you could NOT get RPO CC1 (T-Tops) with the G-92 option -OR- IROC/Z28 coupe with a 5-speed manual.

That is the combination that I was...
Forum: South Central Region
10-10-2001, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Does anyone here do any Solo II autocrossing?

If so, are you part of a local club. How did your thirdgen do?

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC (TPI, T-Tops, LB9, 5-speed)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2001, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Bump for pics ------------------ 1978 Y-88...

Bump for pics

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC (TPI, T-Tops, LB9, 5-speed)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2001, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Can't you just get some taller valve covers, that...

Can't you just get some taller valve covers, that is, if you could get some cheaper RRs somewhere else?



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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC...
Forum: Exhaust
10-03-2001, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,059
Posted By Chevy Muscle

How loud are Glasspacks?

I'm thinking about running a new exhaust system and was thinking about cutting out the CAT and 'trying' to run dual pipe all the way back.

Glasspacks seem nice and small and they are cheap........
Forum: South Central Region
10-03-2001, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 524
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Murphy here.... (just east of Richardson/Plano) ...

Murphy here.... (just east of Richardson/Plano)

I just bought my IROC, does anyone know of any Chevy/F-body clubs around here?

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black...
Forum: History / Originality
09-28-2001, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By Chevy Muscle

More clarification (probably not needed) but...

More clarification (probably not needed) but those backup lights in back/low were rectanglular rather than round, as were the fog lights up front/low (the non-RS had them in the Grill, inside of the...
Forum: History / Originality
09-27-2001, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By Chevy Muscle

That's a good looking car! Damn, I love the...

That's a good looking car!

Damn, I love the First Gens (well, only 67-68, the 69 was ugly)

Those hideaway headlights were the coolest! Did anyone see 'Better Off Dead'? That's the kind of $200...
Forum: History / Originality
09-27-2001, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ok, as a former (unfortunately) owner of a 67...

Ok, as a former (unfortunately) owner of a 67 convertible, I've done some research...

You COULD get the Z28 option with either the base coupe or RS (but not convertible or SS). This RS combination...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2001, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 691
Posted By Chevy Muscle

This is a good topic.... I'm interested too. ...

This is a good topic.... I'm interested too.

BTW, about what does it cost to convert to R-134 w/charge in a thirdgen?

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS ...
Forum: History / Originality
09-26-2001, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ok, it looks like I've found one: ...

Ok, it looks like I've found one:

http://www.iroc-z.org/registry/

Does anyone know of any others?

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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC...
Forum: History / Originality
09-26-2001, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,442
Posted By Chevy Muscle

I may be able to help you out.... where do you...

I may be able to help you out.... where do you live? Are you willing to travel for it?.... That's probably what you'll have to do.


[This message has been edited by Chevy Muscle (edited September...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2001, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Well, (some won't like this), but they should...

Well, (some won't like this), but they should stop the 'twins' crap and build just one f-body.... that would be big savings from the begining (body design) to the end (parts inventory). Then they...
Forum: History / Originality
09-26-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By Chevy Muscle

They only made 34,986 1990 camaros -4,213...

They only made 34,986 1990 camaros

-4,213 IROC coupes
-and only 1,294 IROC convertables

I wish I knew how many of the IROC convts came with the 5-speed (but I'm sure not many)

There could...
Forum: History / Originality
09-26-2001, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Third Gen Registry?

Ok, so I'm new to this site..... and I've done a search for 'registry' and it seems that a few people are putting them together for some the the convertables.... but...

What about a registry for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2001, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Chevy Muscle

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/frown.gif ...

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/frown.gif



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1978 Y-88 TA (WS6, P6.6, T-Tops)
1993 Black 454SS
1989 Black IROC (T-Tops, LB9, 5-speed) ***soon***
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2001, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By Chevy Muscle

GM actually gave us all a chance to vote on this...

GM actually gave us all a chance to vote on this subject 5 years ago when they announced that 2002 would be the last for F-Body.

They wanted us all to vote with our checkbooks.... and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2001, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Ok, thanks.... I'll pick that stuff (except the...

Ok, thanks.... I'll pick that stuff (except the Sdrivers) up from a local parts store once I get there.

Any other suggestions?


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1978 Y-88 TA
1993 454SS
***Looking for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2001, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Buying and driving home (1100mi) an 89 Iroc.... what should I bring with me?

Ok, I've done this once before with my truck (bought it from a guy in South Caralina and drove it back to Dallas) but....That truck only had 20k miles and was perfect.

-Now, I've made a deal with...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-22-2001, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Convertible - Back Glass ??????

Where do I find back glass for a convertable? I know classicindustires sells for the first and 4th gen.

Does anyone know of one for the 3rd gen?

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1978 Y-88 TA
1993 454SS...
Forum: History / Originality
09-22-2001, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 526
Posted By Chevy Muscle

RPO CC1 (t-tops) could not be combined with G-92...

RPO CC1 (t-tops) could not be combined with G-92 or a Z28 w/ manual tranny
Forum: TPI
09-22-2001, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Well, because it seems like a general pain in the...

Well, because it seems like a general pain in the A$$ to make an automatic car = a manual.... clutch linkage and all (unless there's some kit that I don't know about)
Forum: DIY PROM
09-21-2001, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Chevy Muscle

What years had the removeable chips, and which years had the re-programmable computer

What years had the removeable chips, and which years had the re-programmable computer.

If I remember right??.... up to '89 had the chip that could be replaced..... and the 90+, you had to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2001, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Yeah, I've tried Ebay.... I go though the...

Yeah, I've tried Ebay.... I go though the 'camaro' section regularly (I wish it had a search function within that catagory)

Bump for more suggestions https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/frown.gif
Forum: Engine Swap
09-20-2001, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By Chevy Muscle

SB 400 overheating

I've found an IROC with a 400 small block (fresh rebuild) in it for sale!

Problem is that the owner says that it overheats in traffic or when driven for a long time.

I had the same problem when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2001, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Best Resorce for Finding Camaros for sale on the Net?

Ok, I'm looking for a Third Gen Camaro... 88-92 IROC/Z28 5spd w/T-Tops (Red or Black).

I'm willing to travel to get it, so I've been looking on the net.

I've found some on:
-www.cars.com...
Forum: History / Originality
09-19-2001, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Thanks Jason, that is some very good advice. ...

Thanks Jason, that is some very good advice.

I'll talk to my wife (this will be her car)about the TTops, she said she would "like" to have them, but not a necessity.

I on the otherhand want to...
Forum: TPI
09-19-2001, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By Chevy Muscle

Are the TPI units from the 305 and 350 the same.. in a given year?

I'm looking for and would really like to have an IROC with a 5sp and a 350... Of course they didn't make that so, I was thinking of buying a 305/5sp and put in a 350.

But my question is, could I...
Forum: History / Originality
09-19-2001, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Chevy Muscle

According to the White Book.... there were only 3....

Ok, according to the Camaro White book.... there were only 3 CD players installed into 1990 Camaros

.... Well, I think I've found one of the three. It's an IROC w/o t-tops, but it has the G-92 and...
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