I live in davenport iowa and see alot of cars around but never get a chance to swap info . Im building an 85 camaro right now. Im pullin the motor this weekend2/7/03 hopfully ill have the stroker in, in less than a month. i already have it just needs put in:rockon: so if anyone has advice or good tips leave em here

 

I'm in Davenport. I go to school here so I am here during the school year. I have an 86 iroc that is currently motorless and a 91 rs that has a 355. If you ever need any help let me know.

 

Hey ChickenFried I go to Ham Tech on the northside. Its great someone finally responded. Have you ever done any motor swaps? V6 to V8 in these Fbods. Ive already ran into some probs. I won't ask you to get dirty , just offer sugjestions. I live up by Menards and my friends only know about Gbods. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

Yeah I've done a couple motor swaps in my 86 and 91. I would be happy to try to help with any problem you run into. I can't think of any tips right now, but go ahead and ask when you run into problems. When do you plan on having it running? How does your car look?

 

I hope to have it runnin in a months time . I'm going to school at night now usualy work on it durring the day. The stroker is out of my 62 Impala. I've got a guy coming to by it this weekend. As for the condition of my Camaro I would rate it a 5 out of a possible 10. I bought it from a police auction in Muscatine for almost no cash. I've always wanted one and now I have a solid car to build on.

 

It's a quarter after three and all I have left is the tranny bolts. So much for air conditioning. I don't think I really needed it anyway. Those V6's are stuffed way back in there. I'm going to need Doans pills tomorrow. I also want to pull the weak tranny while it's up in the air. I want some kind of reference when i'm hunting the boneyards. Still dont have any idea what tranny i'm supposed to be lookin for. I NEED INFO, SOLID INFO SO I DONT BUY THE WRONG TRANNY. PLEASE HELP!

 

What is wrong with air conditioning? I guess I don't understand your question. Are you buying a new transmission and want to know what kind you need? You probably have a 700 r4 if that is what you are asking. Its 4:30 in the morning so maybe Im a little slow right now.

 

I had to scrap it to get it out I think it was junk anyway. Yes I nead to know what tranny to buy

 

700 R4 is what originally came in your car if it was an automatic.

 

are you wanting to replace the tranny or upgrade it?

 

I want to replace it . ive been told the v6 700r4 doesnt bolt up to a 383 stroker block. Iwish I knew someone local who had 1 for saale

 

unless the 700r4 is built correctly it wont stand up to a 383 very long.

u can have my blown up 700r4 it only got 1-2 3-4 are gone. i live in the macomb area which is about an 1 1/2hr-2 south or so. depending on how u drive

 

Well I have the motor and tranny out now. It came out at about 5 am this morning. Need to go to Auto Rons and order my headers and distributor. Do I need shortys or longs to make fabrication of dual exhaust easier? Give me some opinions.

 

I live near the quad cities on the IL side! Cool to see some ppl near me!!

 

Yea all Iseen on here before were people from chicago. Its kinda refreshing knowing there is a following here too.What do you drive crashedmatrix

 

i drive a black 91 firebird!

 

nice car . do you have any parts cars layin around

 

yes but i have just sold two complete cars last month so my spares are diminishing! haha Made sure I had everything I needed though. What are you guys running in your cars? Mods wise any pics?

 

Im startin to think my whole car is goin to be a mod. I just dropped 5000 on the stroker and needing a tranny hopefully this week. I know ive been workin on it too much because my mouse has turned black over the last month:lala:

 

Sounds like me! Money Money Money and Time. Are you going to run auto or manual?

 

auto for now but manual next year. ive about cashed out this money i set aside for this project. I also am going to get an additional job to start funding my expanding hobby

 

Well hope to see you at cordova this Spring/Summer! Look for a yellow/blue Suzuki LT 500 quad or My firebird!

 

yes I hope to be there once or twice this year but I am also a tire changer for a street stock dirt car at dav and maquoketa. BLACK 51 Jeff Stevens 13 feature wins last season.

 

Keven, I live in silvis and know a guy that may have a 700 for sale in east moline. I'll check with him on monday and reply here.

 

What are your plans out of curiousity for your dual exhaust. I did it on mine, it's alot of work if your gonna run bigger than 2 1/2" pipe.

 

Well I think im goin to put the headers on and then convince a shop to do the rest . 3 inch is what I want to have put on with flowmasters . I dont think clearance will be a problem because im not going to lower it.Im lookin for a real mean sound.

 

Ground clearance is going to be a problem. Over the axle is going to be a problem on the drivers side. Mufflers are going to be a problem if you mount them in back behind the axle. If you mount them before the axle you'll have more of a ground clearance problem. Talk to your muffler shop. I'm not trying to bash your idea, just some advice.

 

I have had very good luck with Leonard's transmission 2-700r4's, 1-350 turbo, 1-t56, 1-nvg4500 and my brothers fiero trans (he has a 300 hp 3.8 supercharged). I use VR muffler for all of my exhaust work he does very good work and builds some strange cars. I am glad to see others from the area are also on this board. If any body is looking for parts or ideas send me email. I am hoping to have my new strut mounts machined and brembo brake kit installed before it gets warm out. I just got it back from being painted and have done a ton of work to it over the past 2 years while it has been sitting.

 

What kind of car do you have 355ss?

 

I am on my 3rd one, 1st was a 85 ta ws6 with the factory recaro seats (burnt to the groun in 92) 2nd was a 87 iroc ( crashed in 95 in high speed pursuit) now have a 90 camaro 355 t-56 ( was a 2.8 auto). I am pulling the oil pan this weekend to change the pressure spring in the oil pump and put in a different windage tray on. I also would like to finish putting the serpentine belt setup on. In the past 2 years I have only driven my 1 time to the body shop and back home.

 

Fill us in about the high speed pursuit, and when do you plan on driving that car on a regular basis?

 

We need to know more about the HIGH SPEED CAR CHASE. Its been a while since ive expierenced one of those. Please expand.:rockon:

 

Well a buddy and i were coming home at about 2:00 am and we past a car at the crest of a hill that looked like a cop car and as soon as i went buy his brake lights went on so I nailed it figuring there was no way a taurus could could catch a warmed over camaro. At the bottom of the hill there is a t intersection so I made a left towards the Pleasant Valley post office. By this time I could no longer see anyone behind me but I stayed on the gas. Came to find out later that the officer did not stop at he intrsection and went off of the road and buried his car in the corn field. Now I was going too fast the needle was bouncing off of the trip reset button on the 145 speedo and came up over a little rise in the road with a big buck standing in the middle of the road. I lost control and came very close to killing the 2 of us in the car. My current car has a cage. You should see how much damage october corn does to a camaro at 140.

 

I don't recommend my dumb idea to anyone. I found out later that it was a bettendorf cop behind me and he had called ahead for Scott county sheriff to back him up. 9 tickets in 1 night 145 in a 35 and eluding a officer were the 2 worst. I ended up riding a bike for 1.5 years totaled a very nice camaro and payed a ton of money in fines and lawyer fees.

 

At least you got a good story that you can tell for the rest of your life.

 

355ss that just rattled my brain. I totaled my 87 s10 blazer just outside Panorama Park the whole october corn reimbursed it for me except I thought I could keep on goin straight at my tee intersection. I was beginin to think I was the only one riding my bike around, and now I dont feel so bad. I have the licence back now but man it took forever. 2 years and I got a OWI from it too. Now I only drink when im happy:lala: And I dont even think about drivin.

 

I picked up some v8 frame mounts today and when I was there decided to look around. I found the find of my lifetime, a 92 25th aniversary RS with the whole GFX still intact. Once again I swiftly ran to the office and worked out a deal with the manager. I am now the proud owner of the set nose to tail. Its startin to get hard to fall asleep at my house. This car is comin together fast and soon everyone will see the BLACK BEAST

 

SIZE DOESNT MATTER SOOOOOOOOOOO FROM NOW ON IM TYPIN LIKE THIS IT. IM NOT YELLIN ITS JUST EASIER FOR ME TO READ. I SPEND SOOOO MUCH MONEY ON THE CAR I CANT AFFORD GLASSES. I STARTED STRIPPIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TONIGHT . IF IT DONT NEED TO BE THERE ITS GONE I LIKE A CLEAN LOOK ANYWAY. NEXT ON THE AGENDA START PREPIN FOR THE GFX AFTER THE UNDER HOOD IS DONE. IF ANYONE WANTS TO STOP BY AND SEE THE PROGRESS EMAIL ME AND ILL GIVE DIRECTIONS. I NEED CRITISISIM ANYWAY. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE YOUR WINTER PROJECT AND HOW ITS GOING. IM NOT AFRAID OF WORK IF YOU NEED HELP JUST ASK. I NEED A RELEASE FROM MY PROJECT ANYWAY.

 

Hey Kevin, What yard in Davenport did you find the '92 in? I need some random interior pieces, and perhaps a blister hood if it has one. Not to mention the rear hatch that is all chipped up, but not broken yet.

 

Stiers. Ive been goin to hicory grove. They seem to treat me well and usually have what im lookin for. the 92 still has all the parts you ask of, the rear hatch is mint condition with the 3 piece spoiler intact. Interior is complete. The GFX ,GFX mounts and bumpercovers are all mine ive already paid for them,just waitin for my generator to come back its out on loan. As for the hood it is toast.

 

Sweet, thanks! Are there any pull your own part places in or around Davenport? I need to wander around do a little research for a couple projects I am thinking about doing.

 

Hickory Grove, Midwest Auto, Big Reds & Auto Acres

 

I never let the monkeys pull my parts. I want to get them in a condition I expect, perfect. All of those yards 355SS listed let you pull your own if you have your own tools. I just go to big reds and hicory grove because its more convenient for me.

 

I am going to clean out my attic of parts if anyone is interested let me know otherwise I will sell them on ebay.
High torque starter, complete rear disc brakes from 87 9-bolt, 16x8 Boyd wheels with BFG's, 97 camaro SS muffler and tailpipe, serpentine brackets and pulleys form 91 truck, pulleys and brackets form 87 iroc, March underdrive pulley for 85-87, rack and pinion from 2000 ss camaro, and 1 goodyear 245/50/zr16 with 3/4 tread

I am looking for a gray drivers side floor mat if anyone has one. The body shop lost mine.

 

Nice to see you on here too. Just reading some posts. If anyone is intersted. www.eifba.org, and www.camaros.net are some pretty goos sources of info.

 

Hey I live On the IL side I got a 89 iroc with a warmed 355
I got two friends by me that also have thirdgens ones a 86 305 iroc and the other is a 88 rs that is a project since he pulled his built 350 motor out for his jeep

 

Ive been workin alot this week. But I did save enough time to put in that tranny. It took me 2 hours the other night. I get it all done and geuss what? the stupid runnin the wrenches forgot to hook up the coolant lines.Boy I am brainless sometimes. Now I need more time to fix that mistake,maybe tommorrow. How about that BBQ/Gettogether in Des Moines? Caravan it maybe lets get something going....leave replys

 

Is anyone going to the vette fest in chicago this weekend? It is a pretty good show and swap meet I will be there on saturday with a shopping list.

 

I have to work this weekend. Otherwise I would be there. Sorry I havent got ahold of you 355SS I have been amazingly busy. Havent been getting home until around 11:30 at night. Its probably to late to call then. Are you going to be in the garage this week? Maybe ill stop by.

 

Well I BBQ all the time in the Spring in CR (Ask Danzig27), but there is a swap meet in CR at Hawkeye Downs this sunday. CR Means Cedar Rapids