Félicitations! C'est vraiment une très belle ride.

 

Ok... So Im kinda mad here. My car ends up in a magazine and I cant find it anywhere local. Anyone knows where to find the November issue in Quebec? I called everywhere and I just cant seem to find it. Or if someone could send me one, Ill pay thru paypal or something.

 

i can get it for you here in ohio....i love that car.....best i have ever seen. i can pick it up for you and mail it. you can send me a money order...shouldn't be more than a total of $10 shipped i wouldn't think. pm me if you would like me to do that for you...i don't mind...especially for that car

 

Thanks for the kind words and the help buddy! I have finally found it locally, after searching thu all Quebec.

 

I was gonna say, I have two copies I could have sent you one. I didn't realize my car was in the one that came in the mail a few weeks ago and so I went and bought it at the book store, so now I have two. Congrats man, our cars are one page away from each other!

 

Yes. Bought it from a local guy that drove it once a year. Liked driving his vette better so thats were the 2294 miles comes from. Ive only ever seen one like it and it and it was on here.

 

BlueZee28 had his car in the readers rides. I forget his screen name on here but there was also a turquoise RS in the reader rides too, slammed with C6 wheels. My car had a full feature done in the April issue. A CMC racer JPastorious had his CMC race car in the reader's rides as well. That ultra sano shaved white IROC that was a work in progress (pictured on here with no glass) was in the readers rides as well.

If you're looking for an issue you can go to GMHTP's website and order back issues.

 

I don't follow GMHTP often anymore (my store stopped carrying them), how often do makes other than chev get ink? FI'd buicks, pontiacs, caddy's, etc?

 

there is a buick in most of the issues I'd say. I've seen a handful of CTS-V and G8 articles. There is an LT1 project car that belongs to the editor. By far the coverage is LS F-body 4th and 5th gen, but thats who support their sponsors most I'm sure.

 

After reading how they blew up that green 95' Formula when they hit the bottle and blamed it on the ECM calling it "archaic" because they didn't pull any timing I knew I was done with GMHTP. So I emailed the editor about that very article stating if I can run low 10's and a possible high 9's with a factory 730 ECM then your article is crap! And I know some of you on this board read that same article in which I laughed my butt off. It just seems that majority of everyone believes the only way to go faster is if you have the hottest and most up to date technology in the auto industry like the LSX series. By all means don't get me wrong you cannot stop the advancement of technology, but still if your going to write an article about something please write about the facts because if someone was really trying to learn something from that article it was what not to do when using nitrous.

 

The ECM IS archaic. That doesn't mean you can't get it to do what you want though. And having the time to delve into the custom programming work for an LTx car when it's not their main focus platform is hard.

Which I have no qualms with really. 95% of their advertising dollars are meant for that crowd, so that's what most of their content will be. Just sucks that is one of the only mainstream venues for a thirdgen bird.

 

I UNDERSTAND what your saying and it's funny you say that because the editor said those same words. But with all the time spent building a car to run in the 11's on a budget and not have a plan to tune it properly was crazy. The point I'm trying to make is, with any engine combination from mild to wild you still need to take into consideration how your going to control it. IMO it should have been included into their main focus platform. Just my 2 cents bro.

 

Certainly a little late, but I dont care. I love 3rd gen maro's and bird's..period.
Mine's a 1990 IROC-Z with a 305 that is currently undergoing a swap to a 350... (I dont know enough about the original setups of the camaro yet cuz i've only had the car for a couple months and already done a bunch of cosmetic work but i wanna learn more about the 350 before i try to upgrade to a LS model.. and when i do it'll probably be an LS6/T56 swap) but either way all i've done so far-
-Big block hood
-GT steering wheel
-black housing projector headlights (which are very dim btw, any hints for better brightness would be amazing)
-chrome billet grille
-Z28 high rise spoiler
-paint job

anywayz i have nothing but the utmost respect for Anyone who maintains their 3rd gen camaro/firebird. These are American Muscle and a significant part of our automotive history and should be treated as such. That's why i love this site!

-

 

1988 Iroc-z Convertable. He is in Canada now. Low kms All original. Family project. It has been cleaned, waxed {buffed}, body resealed, under carrage brought back to better than new. Engin transmission and rear end all new gaskets as well as being detailed, MSD iginition, Flow master exhust, Sony Stereo, HID lighting in the from with clear siginal lenses off of Ebay.

thanks for viewing

matt

 

One of the cable news shows asked users to send pics of their Klunkers when the Cash For Clunkers was in effect, because for car lovers, it was a very hard experience to have to witness. I missed out on this being away so long, but my original 1998 pictures of my 89 Firebird still exist, from 35mm prints! Not digital film though they were scanned and transferred. My 1989 convertible TPI is in a bad way, even now, I need a new Cat-back exhaust and lost my job in the recession, having also depleted any program funding from unemployment, I thought to pop in here and ask if anyone is up to SAVING MY RIDE?!? I have no tools or skills, or money to do so. I even hoped maybe Jay Leno might be interested. I got an actual call about him declining the offer!

 

i think it would be kinda cool to see who all has made it in GMHTP from TGO...we need to start a list!

 

Yeah, excellent idea. I have NO CLUE if I was ever chosen because every store around me no longer is carrying the magazine. I haven't been able to locate any in a year :-(

 

I am with you camarosource, I can't find the magazine anywhere either. would love to know if my car ever made it too.

 

Shawn,
Love the pics of your 91' awesome ride. When did you have it repainted and the black? It's not factory is it? Looks really deep and shines way better than most I've seen.

 

IF you EVER want to sell this wonderful car. I will buy it in a heartbeat....... I meant it.....Thnks

 

Okay, I tryed digging through all of the post's to this thread...and my eyes started to get tired....

Anyhow, here is the list I have so far who's made in into the "Street Heat" section of GMHTP:

TPI TERR
89406IROC
SPIKE-Z
BLUEZEE28
SICKNESS91Z28

1MEANZ had a full feature in April, which is awesome.


If I forgot anyone, please add yourself and let's keep this list going!
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L third gens guys!

 

if it doesn't have and LSx it won't make it. Everyone here is wasting their time.

 

Sickness and 1MeanZ's cars are not equipped with an LSx.

 

Well not many magazines publish cars with rattle can paint jobs but ill give it a try anyways

86 Iroc
6.0L LQ4
L92 heads
LS3 intake(fuel injection in progress)
Patrick G Custom Cam
Built 700R-4 2200 stall
Ford 9 inch 3.50 gear
Cant forget the rattle can paint job.

 

C&C ttops pop up like a sunroof?

 

I have 2 sets of them. They are hinged at the front and pop up like a sunroof (individually) if you don't want to stop while driving to take them out completely. These are the only 2 sets of them I have ever seen that do this.

They even surprised my neighbor who has been working on these cars since they were new and had never seen a set like this before.

 

My buddy has an 82 C&C TTop Camaro, ill have to see if his can do this. So you just push them up or what?

 

Basically, yes, you just push up on them. You'll know immediately if you look at them. There are hinges on the front edge and a handle to push up on the back side. Not all C&C TTops do this. Most just lift in and out like the factory ttops do.

 

Now thats pretty one off. I'll check back when i look at his car next, sounds pretty sweet, does it work well, airflow and all?

 

This is a new one on me! You have any pics of them popped in a thread on here?

 

The Bird guys would have way better luck with High performance Pontiac. and the camaro guys with Camaro Performers.

 

My thoughts exactly. I have the only 2 sets any of the local 3rd gen guys have ever seen. 1 set came with the car when we purchased it and the other came off a RS Camaro that was being parted out after a wreck.

I don't think there are any pictures anywhere of them popped up. I'll see if I can take some this weekend and post them. They do a pretty good job of venting hot air out of the car in the summer though after its been parked for a while.

 

Yes it is. The car has 2000 miles on it. I wonder what its worth??? not really 4sale just makes me wonder.

 

same scheme:

 

 

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NICE Camaro! Needs to be lowered but other than that it looks killer!

 

GMHTP doesn't do carbs man...

 

It's that time of the month again - we need more submissions for Street Heat! If you have already posted but have new pictures, post 'em up. If you haven't posted... what are you waiting for?!

I know people where asking for a list of Third Gen articles, so here is a quick run down of what I have found since this thread was started in January.

February 2010:
Danny Judski (Cover, 388cid Procharged '92 Z28)
LTX Shootout

April 2010:
Jeremy Snyder (Feature, 383cid '86 Iroc)
Project Snowball - John Ulaszek's Formula)

May 2010:
Shawn Nelson (Street Heat, TPI 5.7 Nitrous '91 Z28)
Project Snowball - John Ulaszek's Formula)

August 2010:
Kevin Bruehheman (Feature, LS1 Magnuson '89 Formula)
LS1 Swap Guide
Vernon Walls (Street Heat, TPiS MiniRam '91 Firebird)

July 2010:
Chad Wade (Street Heat, 406 SBC TPiS MiniRam '89 Camaro)

September 2010:
Bruce Hawkins (Cover, Twin Jamaica Yellow '92 1LE Formula's)
Project Snowball - John Ulaszek's Formula

November 2010:
GMPP (Cover, LSX 454cid '89 Camaro)
Guillaume Sirois (Street Heat, LS1 '86 Iroc)
Nick Oar (Street Heat, 6.0 LS '91 Z28)

January 2011:
Jim Pastorius (Street Heat, LT1 '92 1LE)

February 2011:
Bruce Hawkins (Cover, LS7 Magnuson '91 Formula)
LTX Shootout

So, keep the shots and mod lists coming - we are always looking to showcase the Third Gen platform!

 

older pic. Can take better if weather stays ok.



yes thats a real 92 Firehawk on the lift. My 89 formula 350 in the background waiting for its new motor,which is now in and running.


swiched and ready for the install

 

Maybe one day i'll get a full feature. Car is not 100% done yet but here it is as of now. Car is as follows. Bought the Car from Bruce of Hawks thirdgen in Nov of 06. Car was already LS1 swapped and has a sts turbo setup. Since then I have done the following:
LQ4 Block
JE Dished Pistons
Eagle H Beam Rods
LS6 Intake with ported TB
60lb Injectors
317 heads with dual valve springs
Custom Turbo cam from Smokinhawk
CTSV R Lifters
LS2 Timing Chain
LS6 Oil Pump
76MM Master Power Turbo.
Tubular Turbo headers (all custom)
Tubular Adj Control arms
Spohn Sway Bars
Spohn wonder bar
Spohn Adj torqu arm
Spohn K-Member and A-Arms
C5 Z06 Brakes
Driveshaft safety loop
KYB adj shock
Coil overs
Currently has XXR 962 wheels but switching to Ronal R-15s
Probmissing alot, Car is to be tuned by Virginia Speed some time first of the year. Will update as car gets updated.

 

Wow. That's a lot more ink than I thought the thirdgen community was getting. Thanks! Are there back issues or digitized pdfs available?

I'll toss up a newer picture of my bird.

 

heres mine again. heres my mods
EXTERIOR,metal flake graphite paint with red hockey stripes,chrome iroc wheels ,bf goodrich comp t/a
INTERIOR, CARMINE RED with ostrich inserts black with a slew of billet , b&m hammer shifter ,auto meter , and a stereo alpine, kicker subs, and amp and infinity separates in the dash
ENGINE, 350 tuned port underdrive pulleys headers , flowmaster exhaust, lots of chrome and polished parts,

 

Ian, nice pic of your ride. You should add the LS engine and transmission swap to your sig or atleast mention it again.
I can vouch for the awesomeness of Ians car and that he drives it every day, usually with the top down, wind, rain or snow.

It would make a great feature car.

 

Thanks man! Ironically enough I just got back from a cruise down to Gig Harbor with the top down. Got lots of looks driving down I5 with like 3 coats on enjoying the 33* air. I just rolled over 210k on the way.

 

 

wow sweet ride, love the stance...what rims are those....?

 

It is a..

88 Camaro Vert with 91-2 ground effects

Engine:

JS Performance 355
96 4 bolt main block bored .030 over.
Scat crank
Scat rods
Howards forged pistions
Cometic head gaskets
Ported AFR 195's
11:25:1 compression
Cam Motion cam. Mid 240's duration, almost .600 lift at the valve and it is on a 112 lsa
Comp Cams 4130 1 peice push rods
PRW 1.6 Roller Rockers
JS Performance ported Holley Stealth Ram with Kirban afpr and Lucas 42lb injectors
BBK 58mm throttle body.
Melling 55 oil pump
Amsoil Dominatior oil
All computer tuning done by me (7730 ecm).
MSD Dist
MSD 6AL
NGK FR5's
ARP bolts throughout.

Exhaust:

Hooker 2210
Mufflex 3" Y pipe
Random Tech cat back 3" in and dual 3" out..

Trans:
700 R4
TransGo 2--3 reprogramming kit
Rebuilt with all the good stuff in 2001... Yes it has held up since then!
Vilgilante 9.5: 3000 stall torque convertor
3rd gen AL driveshaft

Rear
4th gen 3.42 rear

Suspension:
All Spohn.

Poly / Rod ended LCA's and PHB
Lower control arm relocation brackets.
SFC's
K-member
Front coil over kit with 275 lb springs
Strut mounts
Poly A-arms
Rod ended torque arm
36mm poly sway bar bushings
Poly trans mount
Poly sway bar bushings
Koni Reds
I'm sure I'm missing a few things..

Brakes.
4th gen LS1 brakes.
Russel stainless steel lines
SLP Linelock kit

So far the car has run the best of time of 11.575@116.01, best mph of 11.604@117.5 and the best 60' to date is a 1.581 on a set of 255/50/16 Mickey Thompson drag radails on a set of Weld Draglite XP Pros.

 

Man ill be honest, i am not a big fan of verts or later birds but i have seen your car several times on here and your car is so clean! Amazing work man!

 

Hey thanks! It's always nice to get praise from fellow thirdgenners.