lets hear what your plans are for this winter, both apperence and performance.

i was set on some new rims, and an adjustable suspension, but now after some extremly disapointing 60 foot times....im thinking about a new engine

 

mines sleeping till next summer

 

i'd tell you but i'd have to kill you.....

i will be spending most of my efforts on the interior this year.

 

Install:
406 sbc whenever it's dynoed and ready to go (Feb??)
Spohn SFC's I've had sitting around for 6 months
Centerforce dual friction clutch
Buy/ install aftermarket lower control and torque arm


That about covers it!!

 

i'm ready to bust into the 13s next year. Can't wait.

 

the high compression 355 going into my 84 TA, among other things

we start the engine on tuesday

 

Saving up money for a 383 stroker kit with some vortex heads and a 4-bolt main block. Already have the heads and the block, both free, best price.

 

for the most part, it looks like people are doing performance mods. I will be doing a few minor things on my interior, new dash, console, etc. I just cant decide if i should build my new motor, or buy some new rims.

11's would be awesome:lala:

 

Body and interior are the LAST 2 things I'll worry about.

Mine will run great before it looks great!!

Unless you like primer - in that case, it looks great already...

 

Pray for me...

ill be driving it all winter....again.


actually may trade it for a 94 camaro....awfulyl tempting....

 

94 wouldn't look as nice when they both are finished but if it's an lt1 and in great shape i can certainly understand it.

anyone know where i can get some decent hydraulic actuators in different sizes?

 

are we talking like hydraulic rams?

 

pretty much like acutating arms. for a few remote pieces that i'm working on. nothing to crazy. just want to make some things move on their own.

 

I'm also going to driving mine all winter . Plan on getting it on the dyno and getting some basline runs sometime in December when my buddy gets his Mustang Dyno all setup here in Springfield. It's sitting on the trailer right now, he just got back from Ohio with it last week.

Probably work on getting a pair of skinnies and slicks for next season, QA1's and some LCA's SFC's. And have the suspension all setup for the cam, heads, TC, and Nitrous I'm planning for the Spring.

I have pretty high expectations of getting alot done before GIR opens up for next year. But it sure feels good to be back in a 3rd gen.

 

look in sport truck magazine they sell lots of actuators in there that you could use to make stuff move all around your camaro.

 

I am gonna be working on getting my LS1 ready for install in spring. This is probably all that I am gonna be able to do this winter since its all that I will be able to afford. If even that. LOL

 

I disagree, 4th Gen camaros in my opinion are better looking (especially closer to 2002), but harder to find at the local junkyards for cheaper parts. Then again my opinion is kinda biased, LOL.

Well, my car will be tougning out the winter for hopefully the last year, snow tires and all.

 

when many mistake a car for another like a 98+ camaro the styling just isn't there. i agree the 98+ ta's are more agressive and unique in the front but the 93-97 camaro has no styling without modification and the 98+ doesn't change much except for some chrysler inspired ideas. while i love all muscle cars in one way or another there are days i wish i had built a 4thgen. however, there is a reason they quit making them, they need some better inspiration for their designers.

 

I plan on ditching my '993 castings in favor of some AFR 195cc Streets.

 

i can get "hydraulic actuators" all day long if your talkin like hydraulic rams, $25...i think their capacity is around 2000lbs...second thought...prolly overkill, nm...

guess i finally found something where bigger isn't better

 

I just got laid off, so all my winter plans are on hold right now

Hopefully somthing will work out soon, since i only have 3 months till the car has to be done for a show.

I really want a new set of rims :lala:

 

"when many mistake a car for another like a 98+ camaro the styling just isn't there. i agree the 98+ ta's are more agressive and unique in the front but the 93-97 camaro has no styling without modification and the 98+ doesn't change much except for some chrysler inspired ideas." -quote

I personally think chrysler blows. Their designs are f'ugly, its that european B.S. that mercedes is trying to push on the domestic market. And their aluminum blocks can't hold the natural wearing of the engine, they leak bad or blow up under 100miles. And that's a fact I work part time with an appraisal company that does dealerships and the owner of the place told us this upon inspection of the dealership. Granted there are cars in the lines that don't do that, but alot do.
I agree with the 93-97 and 98+ design ques being fairly suttle, but cars are meant to be changed for personality, it's our canvas. We can't help it that car designers at GM are unoriginal morons that can't conjure up a new idea for aggressive without making it look like ugly foreign poop.

 

ill be doing a complete revamp of the sound system and + some SFC's and a few other little toys hopefully.

 

Full exhaust, Headers to catback.
Already started, What a job those headers are.(headman shorties even),WOW what alot of work.

While i have all that out , I also went with some sfc`s.

Then I will do alittle port and polish to the plenum and runners.

 

Unfortunatly I gotta drive during the winter. But I will hopefully get the bodywork done. Also gotta start saving for the new engine.

Pskel- How'd the car run for you?

Matt

 

it ran pretty good, im having a lot of traction problems with my suspension set-up, so it looks like i will be getting a new suspension again this winter

My best 60ft was 2.2, and i ran 14 flats at 103+mph.

now only if i could find a new job:lala:

 

I hear ya... I have been laid off for 2 weeks now. THis is supposed to be temporary, but it still hurts... and this close to christmas and all...

 

looks mine have been halted. seems tpis really screwed up their parts and now i need a new new engine....

screw tpis

 

Suspension, uggh. I think my springs are sacked out. I keep bottoming out on the most minor of things. I can add that to the list...

With traction how low into the 13's you think you'll get into?

Matt

 

well hopefully 13.3's, but i am planning on some new heads, so 12's look possible.

pay attention to the classifieds, my eibach prokit might be up for sale soon.

jeff, sent you a pm

 

Good luck

Let me know if you do hit 12's, beers on me then

I'll keep my eyes open for the springs.

Matt

 

back at you.

i have a front set of the eibach springs just laying around. make me an offer and i could get you a rear set to match ordered very cheaply if needed. you might even want to change the spring rate on the rear depending on what's done to your car.

 

Start building my new motor, possibly do some massage work on the body. I'm also going to try and get some sfc's in.

Scoty

 

LOL massage work...

Whats your new motor?

 

I have a little 350 sitting in the garage that I think I will build. I also may be picking another body up with the exact same color.

Scoty

 

adding new heads and a supercharger this winter.

 

So far the only definate thing for my car is 91/92 ground effects.

I'd like to get a 3.42 Posi rear and suspension upgrades, or some valvetrain work, but I dunno what I'm gonna do. I'll only be driving it for about a month next summer anyway.

 

getting the new motor in the IROC running/exhaust and rear end work. Then a coat of black paint. After that I've got a poncho 400 waiting to be transformed into a 467ci drag motor to go into a 88 Trans Am. I'm hoping the drag car will be done somewhat soon... But it all depends on what I do to the camaro.

 

I didn't even mention what I'm doing this winter on my 1st post!!

Installing a 406, getting off the computer, installing the SFC's I've had lying around for a year, still looking for a posi 9 or 10 bolt also.

I'll be busy...

 

continue fixing mine i have pics but have posted them a few times and i dont want kandied gettin jealous

 

well lets see, tranny rebuild/beef up so it doesnt dump out on me again this year, complete rewire of stereo setup, probable move of HVAC controls to center console, posi, gears, need I go on?

 

well a solid job is very hard to find around here right now while going to college full time...so most of my plans are still on hold right now.

finally got the engine tore down tonight, found out 90% of the bearings are wiped out pretty mad now, since the engine only has 5000 miles on it.

i really dislike interior work but atleast its starting to look good.

 

Well, my plan is now trying to get a new car. Me and my buddy were on are way to Western and we were involved in that pile up on I94 near Battle Creek.
Some moron rear ended me while i was trying to pull of the road to avoid the 12 other cars swerving and crashing into each other. He nailed me hard, my back hatch is completely busted, tail lights are smashed(but still functioning) and my bumper is smashed but in one piece, though sagging a bit. My alighnment is jacked because he hit me as I was turning the wheel to avoid the other cars, got a small dent in front from a car I bumped after getting hit. I slid about 50 ft about 2 inches from a ditch. 2 cars ahead wound up in it, the cop trying to help almost got taken out. We were told about 30+ cars were involved. I had to drive the car to school so we could get it unpacked cause we had all our stuff in it. I only have no fault on it too, no collision. I have no idea who hit me but I think I may have saw the guy drive away. We are ok though.

If anyone knows of a '85-'90 TA for sale with t-tops let me know.

Matt

 

damn man, that sucks....i will keep my eyes open for a TA for you atleast you werent hurt

 

Thanks Pat. Us bein not hurt was the most important part. I'm gonna look at the damage tomarrow, but I think the car is toast, I cant afford to fix it, plus the frame is probably bad as it was weak before that accident.

Thanks,

Matt

 

Wow Matt, sorry to hear that!

Glad to hear you and your passengers weren't hurt.

 

Matt- that really sux dude. I wish I could help out. Good luck with the search. BTW did those injectors ever get to ya?

 

Nope, no injectors yet, no clue on what happened, could be in all the backed up mail in the university post office.

Matt

 

Well I'm screwed. Insurance says they can't help. I'm gonna look into fixen it, but it don't look good.

Matt

 

why won't they help....? do you have the lowest possible coverage? find out all what's needed, i might be able to get you back together very reasonably.