GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
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From: O'Fallon, MO
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
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Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
I'll see if I can find a copy for you, if I do I'll let you know.
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Thanks! Maybe just a picture of the blurb or scan or something if I can't find it?
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
you can order individual issues from their website. Not sure where you live, but Meijer carries GMHTP around here...
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
im on the lookout for one locally here if i see more ill let ppl know
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Car: 03 z06 & 91 z28
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Your car is so badass. Why do you do the air suspension? Also are those wheels considered racing wheels?
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
what kind of rims are those? i wanted to see if i could make Zr1 wheels fit, from the new corvette. Those are so nice!
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Car: 82 Trans Am
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Axle/Gears: Built 4th gen 3.42 posi/disc
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
What the hell happened to this thread? Does the term 'HIGH TECH'
not mean anything anymore or am i missing something? I admit my
ride is no better then any of the NONE HIGH TECH cars being posted
in this thread but i felt compelled to post my none HIGH TECH car
here as well and join the hijacking of this thread... lol
not mean anything anymore or am i missing something? I admit my
ride is no better then any of the NONE HIGH TECH cars being posted
in this thread but i felt compelled to post my none HIGH TECH car
here as well and join the hijacking of this thread... lol
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
haha. yeah. its kind of just turning into a post a pic of your car thread...
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Car: 1986 Trans am
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
^^^ What they said. Honestly guys, I respect anyones car if they're willing to put time and effort into it.....but this thread is looking for magazine quality cars and a lot of the ones people are posting are far from it. GMHTP is looking for cars that have extensive modding work done to them such as LSx swaps, superchargers on aftermarket FI set ups, suspension goodies, rims.....basically all out built street cars/race cars. I can't remember the last time I looked through a GMHTP mag and saw a bone stock third gen.
No offense to anyone, but there are plenty of other threads on thirdgen.org to show off your cars. Those would be much better suited to your "average" driver car.
No offense to anyone, but there are plenty of other threads on thirdgen.org to show off your cars. Those would be much better suited to your "average" driver car.
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Engine: 3.1L +bolt ons
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Axle/Gears: Moser forged, 3.73, SLP posi
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
^Exactly.
No beaters, no stockers, and if it has a carb, you don't need to post either.
Let's show 'em stuff they want to see, the best.
No beaters, no stockers, and if it has a carb, you don't need to post either.
Let's show 'em stuff they want to see, the best.
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
^^^ What they said. Honestly guys, I respect anyones car if they're willing to put time and effort into it.....but this thread is looking for magazine quality cars and a lot of the ones people are posting are far from it. GMHTP is looking for cars that have extensive modding work done to them such as LSx swaps, superchargers on aftermarket FI set ups, suspension goodies, rims.....basically all out built street cars/race cars. I can't remember the last time I looked through a GMHTP mag and saw a bone stock third gen.
No offense to anyone, but there are plenty of other threads on thirdgen.org to show off your cars. Those would be much better suited to your "average" driver car.
No offense to anyone, but there are plenty of other threads on thirdgen.org to show off your cars. Those would be much better suited to your "average" driver car.
If your car:
--Has less than show-quality paint
--Has less than show-quality interior
--Has less than a beautifully finished engine bay
--Has crappy *** wheels hanging three inches outside of the fenders
--Has dingy lights
--Has a motor thrown between the fenders with an otherwise stock drivetrain
--has a poor stance/no suspension work
Then you will NOT get in. Magazines publish high dollar build, complete show cars, not cars with $50 wheels hanging out of the fenders, etc.
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Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
So true.
If your car:
--Has less than show-quality paint
--Has less than show-quality interior
--Has less than a beautifully finished engine bay
--Has crappy *** wheels hanging three inches outside of the fenders
--Has dingy lights
--Has a motor thrown between the fenders with an otherwise stock drivetrain
--has a poor stance/no suspension work
Then you will NOT get in. Magazines publish high dollar build, complete show cars, not cars with $50 wheels hanging out of the fenders, etc.
If your car:
--Has less than show-quality paint
--Has less than show-quality interior
--Has less than a beautifully finished engine bay
--Has crappy *** wheels hanging three inches outside of the fenders
--Has dingy lights
--Has a motor thrown between the fenders with an otherwise stock drivetrain
--has a poor stance/no suspension work
Then you will NOT get in. Magazines publish high dollar build, complete show cars, not cars with $50 wheels hanging out of the fenders, etc.
I have less than show quality interior. Hell, my replacement carpet kit turned green.
My engine bay is a horrible rats nest of wires.
Well, my wheels are even with the fenders. However, they seem to be a popular choice nowadays.
Blah blah blah...
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Car: IROC-Z
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Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Fabbed 9"
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Congrats Ian! Funny they put in the picture of your off-roading incident. hehe
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Car: 1986 Trans am
Engine: 5.3 LM7
Transmission: T56 6 speed
Axle/Gears: Dana 44 w/ 3.55's
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
I have less than show quality paint. Mine is horrible.
I have less than show quality interior. Hell, my replacement carpet kit turned green.
My engine bay is a horrible rats nest of wires.
Well, my wheels are even with the fenders. However, they seem to be a popular choice nowadays.
Blah blah blah...
I have less than show quality interior. Hell, my replacement carpet kit turned green.
My engine bay is a horrible rats nest of wires.
Well, my wheels are even with the fenders. However, they seem to be a popular choice nowadays.
Blah blah blah...
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Car: Camaro Vert
Engine: 355 HSR
Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 S60
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
But unlike a lot of other cars being posted, yours DOES have an LSx under the hood, and it DOES have big brakes and nice wheels, and it looks good in pics, whether the paints not that great or not, lol. I can def see why yours was picked being a modded convert, as well as bluezee28's car. You just typically don't see converts that are that bad azz!
I guess since it has a LS under the hood means it is fast?
lol Oh and congrats to Jim85Iroc for his car getting in there also!
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 S60
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
I agree totally. I have about as much money into my 355 as it would be to swap a stock LS motor into a car (the right way, no hacked harnesses and stuff) to go mid 11's. The only downfall is that I get 20mpg on the highway vs 25-30 for the LS.
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
The most mpg I ever got with my SBC 89formy 350 when it was (what i call)semi stock is 27 highway and 20ish intown. 
It had SLP kit, trickflow heads, big base, shift kit, converter and I think 3.27gears.
If I would have had a 6speed then im bettn it would have gone 30mpg..
It had SLP kit, trickflow heads, big base, shift kit, converter and I think 3.27gears.
If I would have had a 6speed then im bettn it would have gone 30mpg..
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Is that 04 a multidisplacmment engine? I am actually watching about this right now on extreme 4x4. variable timing and shutting down cylinders. 500 hp with close to 30 MPG
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
No. The L99 is (VVT LS3 basically) The LS1 is all 8 all the time. Where the good gas mileage comes into play is cause of the 6th gear (.5) so at 80 the engine is spinning at 2k
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From: puyallup,washington
Car: 1991 camaro rs
Engine: 5.0L v8
Transmission: 700r4 trans
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
i understand he wasnt talking to me but i took the opportunity to answer it anyways because im proud of my car. and i painted my wheels myself. just because people have 3 to 4 grand to blow on wheels doesnt mean i cant brag about my stock wheels that i modified myself ya know? not trying to be rude just responding
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Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
I have followed this car a little and I would say this and spike are prob my two favorite third gens these are the two that motivate me. Since spike got in this one should too. So much r and d went into this!
1987 Iroc
Original 305 TPI 5-speed
The pictures attached are from teh day after I bought it. I have since removed the engine for a 355 build retaining the TPI and YSi, but upgrading the engine, and computer system to a Megasquirt setup. Also ALL of the stickers have been removed, but the splitters remain. It is in the paint booth now getting a full over paint job in Iroc blue(including jambs and engine compartment).
Specs below were modified by me to match the current state of the car.
ENGINE-
Vortech V7-Ysi supercharger
Vortech Polished intake elbow
Vortech Super FMU
Vortech altered blower bracket
ASP fabricated custom carbon fiber poly cogg system
TIAL 50.5mm blow off valve
Spearco 6 core sheet metal after cooler
AEM custom blower intake
80 lb injectors
Altered GM fuel rails with fabricated adapters
MARCH polished aluminum pulley and bracket set
TCI Rattler harmonic balancer
Moroso blower return oil pan
Moroso polished aluminum valve covers
MSD billet distributor
MSD Blaster coil
MSD Digitall 6 +
Comp Cam solid roller camshaft
Lunait lifters
Taylor 10.4mm Pro ignition wires w/ keepers
K&N chrome breather
Optima Spiralcell Red top battery
Be Cool catch can
Hooker Header ceramic big-tube headers w/ O2 sensor mod
Mandrel 3-inch dual exhaust w/ “H” pipe
Flow Master 40 series dual mufflers
Holley 58mm dual port throttle body
Aeromotive fuel pump A1001 on a sumped fuel tank
Aeromotive fuel pump controller
SLP altered and ported polished runners
Custom altered and ported top and base plenum
Carbon Creations engine compartment accents
Moroso solid engine mounts
Moroso oil cooler
Weiand high flow water pump
Polished alternator
AFR 195 cc heads
CP pistons
Carillo 6" rods
2 piece timing cover set to allow cam adjustments easily
Crane Gold 1.6 RR
8.5/1 compression
25 lbs of boost anticipated
WHEEL AND TIRES-
19x8 Auto Art 3 piece VY design front
19x10 Auto Art 3 piece VY design rear
275/35ZR19 Bridgestone Pontenza RE050
295/35ZR19 Bridgestone Pontenza RE050
SUSPENSION-
BMR Tubular K-Member
BMR Tubular Lower Control Arms
Eibach Sportline spring kit
KYB Adjustable front Struts and rear shocks
Energy Suspension urethane bushing kit – full car
Hotchkis front strut brace
Hotchkis front and rear sway bars
Hotchkis tie rod connectors
Hotchkis sub frame connectors
Hotchkis adjustable pan rod bar
Hotchkis trailing arms
Spohn Performance caster/camber plates
Edlebrock adjustable torque arm
Competition Engineering 12-point roll cage
Manual S-10 gearbox swap
BRAKES-
Baer Track Plus front and rear
Holley line lock
DRIVETRAIN-
Center Force DX Clutch System
Center Force SFI flywheel
Borg-Warner T-5 World Class Transmission (AXED)
B&M short throw shifter
Inland Empire Driveline aluminum driveshaft
CT Tuners custom 10 bolt-
Moser Street/Strip axles
Richmond 2.73 gears
Richmond Power Trax locker system
Moroso pro wheel stud kit
Custom Summit aluminum diff cover w/ fabricated supports
SPC fabricated tube supports
INTERIOR MODS-
Sparco Torino seats
Sparco Steering wheel
Sparco aluminum pedals
Sparco shift ****
G-Force 5-point cam lock harnesses
G-Force Window net kit
G-Force arm restraints
Ignited carbon fiber switch panel
White gauge kit
Autometer double pillar gauge pod
Autometer Phantom air/fuel ratio meter
Autometer Phantom 30psi boost gauge
Autometer Phantom NOS/Cryo gauge
Autometer shift light
MSD digital 6 ignition control
MSD knock sensor meter
APC blue fire bottle
EXTERIOR MODS-
Carbon Creations universal side splitters
Carbon Creations fabricated rear under car diffuser
Clear parking lights
Clear turn signals
Fiberglass IROC cowl induction hood
ENGINE MANAGEMENT-
MegaSquirt MSII
Original 305 TPI 5-speed
The pictures attached are from teh day after I bought it. I have since removed the engine for a 355 build retaining the TPI and YSi, but upgrading the engine, and computer system to a Megasquirt setup. Also ALL of the stickers have been removed, but the splitters remain. It is in the paint booth now getting a full over paint job in Iroc blue(including jambs and engine compartment).
Specs below were modified by me to match the current state of the car.
ENGINE-
Vortech V7-Ysi supercharger
Vortech Polished intake elbow
Vortech Super FMU
Vortech altered blower bracket
ASP fabricated custom carbon fiber poly cogg system
TIAL 50.5mm blow off valve
Spearco 6 core sheet metal after cooler
AEM custom blower intake
80 lb injectors
Altered GM fuel rails with fabricated adapters
MARCH polished aluminum pulley and bracket set
TCI Rattler harmonic balancer
Moroso blower return oil pan
Moroso polished aluminum valve covers
MSD billet distributor
MSD Blaster coil
MSD Digitall 6 +
Comp Cam solid roller camshaft
Lunait lifters
Taylor 10.4mm Pro ignition wires w/ keepers
K&N chrome breather
Optima Spiralcell Red top battery
Be Cool catch can
Hooker Header ceramic big-tube headers w/ O2 sensor mod
Mandrel 3-inch dual exhaust w/ “H” pipe
Flow Master 40 series dual mufflers
Holley 58mm dual port throttle body
Aeromotive fuel pump A1001 on a sumped fuel tank
Aeromotive fuel pump controller
SLP altered and ported polished runners
Custom altered and ported top and base plenum
Carbon Creations engine compartment accents
Moroso solid engine mounts
Moroso oil cooler
Weiand high flow water pump
Polished alternator
AFR 195 cc heads
CP pistons
Carillo 6" rods
2 piece timing cover set to allow cam adjustments easily
Crane Gold 1.6 RR
8.5/1 compression
25 lbs of boost anticipated
WHEEL AND TIRES-
19x8 Auto Art 3 piece VY design front
19x10 Auto Art 3 piece VY design rear
275/35ZR19 Bridgestone Pontenza RE050
295/35ZR19 Bridgestone Pontenza RE050
SUSPENSION-
BMR Tubular K-Member
BMR Tubular Lower Control Arms
Eibach Sportline spring kit
KYB Adjustable front Struts and rear shocks
Energy Suspension urethane bushing kit – full car
Hotchkis front strut brace
Hotchkis front and rear sway bars
Hotchkis tie rod connectors
Hotchkis sub frame connectors
Hotchkis adjustable pan rod bar
Hotchkis trailing arms
Spohn Performance caster/camber plates
Edlebrock adjustable torque arm
Competition Engineering 12-point roll cage
Manual S-10 gearbox swap
BRAKES-
Baer Track Plus front and rear
Holley line lock
DRIVETRAIN-
Center Force DX Clutch System
Center Force SFI flywheel
Borg-Warner T-5 World Class Transmission (AXED)
B&M short throw shifter
Inland Empire Driveline aluminum driveshaft
CT Tuners custom 10 bolt-
Moser Street/Strip axles
Richmond 2.73 gears
Richmond Power Trax locker system
Moroso pro wheel stud kit
Custom Summit aluminum diff cover w/ fabricated supports
SPC fabricated tube supports
INTERIOR MODS-
Sparco Torino seats
Sparco Steering wheel
Sparco aluminum pedals
Sparco shift ****
G-Force 5-point cam lock harnesses
G-Force Window net kit
G-Force arm restraints
Ignited carbon fiber switch panel
White gauge kit
Autometer double pillar gauge pod
Autometer Phantom air/fuel ratio meter
Autometer Phantom 30psi boost gauge
Autometer Phantom NOS/Cryo gauge
Autometer shift light
MSD digital 6 ignition control
MSD knock sensor meter
APC blue fire bottle
EXTERIOR MODS-
Carbon Creations universal side splitters
Carbon Creations fabricated rear under car diffuser
Clear parking lights
Clear turn signals
Fiberglass IROC cowl induction hood
ENGINE MANAGEMENT-
MegaSquirt MSII
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Car: '89 RS camaro 305 TBI
Engine: LO3
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Axle/Gears: yep, has those too (stock)
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
I have less than show quality paint. Mine is horrible.
I have less than show quality interior. Hell, my replacement carpet kit turned green.
My engine bay is a horrible rats nest of wires.
Well, my wheels are even with the fenders. However, they seem to be a popular choice nowadays.
Blah blah blah...
I have less than show quality interior. Hell, my replacement carpet kit turned green.
My engine bay is a horrible rats nest of wires.
Well, my wheels are even with the fenders. However, they seem to be a popular choice nowadays.
Blah blah blah...
I even recently noticed that uncounsciously I compare all late thirdgen birds to yours to determine whether or not I like them (I´m still kind of uncertain on whether or not I generally like the banshee nose or if it´s just in combination with the C6 rims and paintjob on yours)
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From: Long Island, NY
Car: 1992 z28
Engine: 383 LT1 in the works
Transmission: T-56 in the works
Axle/Gears: 3.73 in the works
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
This thread has been going on forever but i havent seen any posts hearing back on when a selection is to be made or etc... anyone have any more information? I thought my car would never be done but its actually getting close now... i'll need better photos which i'll get in a few weeks once the wheels/tires are on the car. But here is a quick summary of specs:
D1SC Procharged 383 LT1 (By Golen Engine Service)
**procahrger to come winter 2011. Break in N/A.
Complete Aeromotive fuel system
Custom individual parallel LT1 fuel rail setup
Custom step headers 1-3/4 to 1-7/8
1997 Trans-am T-56 (Tick Shift Rebuild package 2 plus few extras)
Strange 12 bolt rear
Spohn Coil overs front and rear
Koni Yellows (front)
QA1's (rear)
Spohn K-member
Spohn Sway bars front and rear
Spohn T-56 conversion cross member
Spohn Torque Arm
Spohn wonder bar
Spohn rack and pinion
UMI LCAs and relocation brackets
UMI panhard bar
UMI panhard bar relocation kit
Custom Wilwood brake setup - 13" 6 piston front, 10" 4 piston rear
6 pt roll bar
Factory interior with Autometer Phantom II gauges
probably more...
Here are some pics leaving the body shop. Def. need to get better quality ones.
D1SC Procharged 383 LT1 (By Golen Engine Service)
**procahrger to come winter 2011. Break in N/A.
Complete Aeromotive fuel system
Custom individual parallel LT1 fuel rail setup
Custom step headers 1-3/4 to 1-7/8
1997 Trans-am T-56 (Tick Shift Rebuild package 2 plus few extras)
Strange 12 bolt rear
Spohn Coil overs front and rear
Koni Yellows (front)
QA1's (rear)
Spohn K-member
Spohn Sway bars front and rear
Spohn T-56 conversion cross member
Spohn Torque Arm
Spohn wonder bar
Spohn rack and pinion
UMI LCAs and relocation brackets
UMI panhard bar
UMI panhard bar relocation kit
Custom Wilwood brake setup - 13" 6 piston front, 10" 4 piston rear
6 pt roll bar
Factory interior with Autometer Phantom II gauges
probably more...
Here are some pics leaving the body shop. Def. need to get better quality ones.
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From: Long Island, NY
Car: 1992 z28
Engine: 383 LT1 in the works
Transmission: T-56 in the works
Axle/Gears: 3.73 in the works
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
few more... everything is dusty from the body shop. car was wet sanded and compounded. i just need to wait a few weeks and will clean it up and wax it real nice. Strut towers are to be painted after alignment is done. things were done a little out of order here so i couldnt paint the strut towers are the same time as the engine bay.
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Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
If they wanted humor and destruction I should have told the deer crapping in my backseat/kicking me in the head incident!And you have a car that looks stunning in pictures nonethelss, having me look twice every time to make sure I´m really looking at a vehicle produced in the early 90´s rather then 10 years later as the bodylines and overall appearance suggests.
I even recently noticed that uncounsciously I compare all late thirdgen birds to yours to determine whether or not I like them (I´m still kind of uncertain on whether or not I generally like the banshee nose or if it´s just in combination with the C6 rims and paintjob on yours)
I even recently noticed that uncounsciously I compare all late thirdgen birds to yours to determine whether or not I like them (I´m still kind of uncertain on whether or not I generally like the banshee nose or if it´s just in combination with the C6 rims and paintjob on yours)
I've dabbled in the idea of swapping out the side ground effects and rear bumper for the 85-90 style but there's just something about the 91-92 stuff that I kind of like. It's definitely grown on me. Same with the c6 wheels. I got them because they were cheap, dark and fit my brakes (the real reason I do most of my modding, brakes! ). They're kind of bland for me but oh well. I really lust after some CCWs or even some *gasp* Volk wheels. Supreme Member
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From: North Central Indiana
Car: 86 IROC
Engine: 383
Transmission: TKO 600
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44 IRS
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
There is no information to be had on that. If they like your car, they will PM you and go from there. There are a few guys that have had their cars in the readers rides portion. If you look through some of the earlier posts you'll find the pix. I think this is just a quick easy place to come find the cream of the crop on this site when they are looking for thirdgen coverage. There really have been some beautiful machines posted in here.
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Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 991
Likes: 24
From: Peoria, AZ
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Here's another picture of mine.
Forged 355, HSR, Procharger F1A with cog drive, FMIC, 12 bolt, cage, full suspension upgrades, Ron Davis radiator, Accel GenVII engine management
The red GTA is my wife's toy. It's a bit on the modified side too...
Forged 355, HSR, Procharger F1A with cog drive, FMIC, 12 bolt, cage, full suspension upgrades, Ron Davis radiator, Accel GenVII engine management
The red GTA is my wife's toy. It's a bit on the modified side too...
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: St Louis, MO SMSA
Car: '92 Z/28
Engine: 355 HSR, Hooker LTs, Dynomax X
Transmission: 700R4
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
1992 25th Anniversary Z28
Some Specs:
355 CI V8
Holley Stealth Ram
Comp Cam: Advertised 280/288, @.050 230/236, .576 .571 lift, 113 LSA
Holley Twin 58mm Throttle Body
Eagle Crank
Wiseco Pro Tru Pistons
Clevite Rod & Main Bearings
Accel 30# Injectors
Patriot 64cc Ported Aluminum Heads
Roller Tip Rockers
Hooker LT Headers
Pro-Built Pro Street 700R4
Vigilante STC
Trans cooler
Hotchkis SFC's
Dynomax X-Muffler
Some Specs:
355 CI V8
Holley Stealth Ram
Comp Cam: Advertised 280/288, @.050 230/236, .576 .571 lift, 113 LSA
Holley Twin 58mm Throttle Body
Eagle Crank
Wiseco Pro Tru Pistons
Clevite Rod & Main Bearings
Accel 30# Injectors
Patriot 64cc Ported Aluminum Heads
Roller Tip Rockers
Hooker LT Headers
Pro-Built Pro Street 700R4
Vigilante STC
Trans cooler
Hotchkis SFC's
Dynomax X-Muffler
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 205
Likes: 4
From: Colorado
Car: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.70
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Mod List: Upgraded from 305 to 350 ZZ4. Mini-Ram Intake from TPIS, RHS Heads, Edelbrok Headers, 36lb injectors, MSD 6AL Ignition, MSD Billet Distributor, ZEX Plugs, Comp Cams Stud Girdles, ***** Thumr Cam, Rocker arms, and the list goes on.
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 332
Likes: 2
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Here is my 1987 Trans Am Italia...back home after working on it for a year, completely gutted the interior and replaced it, engine is a stk V8 5.7 chipped and has a RAM kit installed. I dont have may clean shots as this is less than a week at home.
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
If you want to post pics of your car, feel free to in the Members Rides section. If you truly believe your car is an awesome representation of Thirdgens and should be on the cover of Gm High Tech Performance, post here. This is not the place to post projects, it's almost readys, or it needs to be washed.
Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Taylor, MI
Car: 1994 Camaro Z28 B4C T-tops,
Engine: LT1 350 5.7L 116K
Transmission: 4L60E (being rebuilt)
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
1991 trans am convertible deleted cat, chipped computer dual flowmaster 44s, bigger throttle body, 350 swap
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,954
Likes: 68
From: NC
Car: 1987 Iroc
Engine: 357 Single plane and a Ysi vortech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9"
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Thanks. I just saw yesterday that I got in... Page 34 of the newest issue
I believe once the car is finished this time(minus the 100 stickers) this summer, it will be EVEN better!
I have not seen it online. Can someone scan it in for me? I'd be VERY appreciative. The only picture I took did not come out too clear!
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 599
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
Car: 1992 z28
Engine: 383 LT1 in the works
Transmission: T-56 in the works
Axle/Gears: 3.73 in the works
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Justin my car is near completion in the next couple of weeks. I hope its enough time to get high quality photos in... I am certain my build will be of interest!
i Attached are couple photos leaving the body shop earlier somewhere. I now have the new rims and am in the process of getting tires on so that will complete the exterior and i'll get good photos then.
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,412
Likes: 14
From: Northern CT
Car: 1986 Trans am
Engine: 5.3 LM7
Transmission: T56 6 speed
Axle/Gears: Dana 44 w/ 3.55's
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Wish mine was closer to being finished 
It will have a 5.3 LSx with a T76 turbonetics turbo on it, T56 transmission, aluminum driveshaft, and the 10 bolt rear has recently been swapped for a Dana 44. I've owned it for a little over 8 years and decided to do a full resto on it.
Heres a few shots of how it currently sits....
And an older pic to show the paint in the sunlight. I'm hoping for it to be finished around June-July.
It will have a 5.3 LSx with a T76 turbonetics turbo on it, T56 transmission, aluminum driveshaft, and the 10 bolt rear has recently been swapped for a Dana 44. I've owned it for a little over 8 years and decided to do a full resto on it.
Heres a few shots of how it currently sits....
And an older pic to show the paint in the sunlight. I'm hoping for it to be finished around June-July.
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Posts: 241
Likes: 3
From: Piscataway, N.J.
Car: 1991 Formula 350, 2002 Grand Prix G
Engine: 350 with SLP & Edlebrock mods
Transmission: 4-speed automatic-700 R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3:73
Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!
Took some NEW pictures of my 1991 FORMULA. I just found an awesome area with a great background for these shots. Hope you enjoy, as a lot of people are starting to enjoy this style of 3rd Gens!
