I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a first year college student and looking to meet new people and learn a thing or two. Also, is there anyone close by I could connect with so I could learn a bit more?

Welcome to TGO. There are people all over. Do a search on the forum for Santa Cruz. There is a cruise on the 30th June I think.

Thanks man! I'll Definitely look into that!

some cool dudes up in nor cal post some pics up of the camaro

Isn't much..actually just got the car recently, in February. has a bit of Rust on the roof area and needs new weather seals. who knows what else lol. A quick question though. I have a 5speed behind my 350 and I'm a bit anxious to drive it as I've heard the transmission may be a bit too weak for the power output of the engine. is this true?

Nice Firebird btw! Looking to lower my camaro a bit aswell!

thanks dude looks like a good starting point!

Just drive. Your trans is fine unless you abuse it or crank up the engine power.

I'm in SF, near city college. Welcome to the board!

sweet car dude. Almost all of our cars need work. The transmission will be fine. Welcome to the board.

It's a relief to know that the transmission will be fine lol. Thank you all for the help and welcoming me to be a part of the group!

Welcome to the BOARD! Im From Stockton, so i guess youll be doing the Bay Ride Out this year? and yes all our cars need work i am doing a LT1 swap into my 91 Third gen Vert starting next week! keep us posted with pics of your progress.

You mean the Santa Cruz cruise? or some other ride out? I am a Manteca neighbor!

That sounds awesome! I'd also like to do a swap sometime, particularly an lsx motor, despite the craze of it haha but if I'm able to get my hands on an LT1 motor, ill take that aswell. LT1's are no joke when built right!

As far as the cruise, ill still have to see how my schedule is like

Welcome to the board! I'm nearby also if you need help with anything let me know, I got lots of free time & love working on camaros lol

Welcome to TGO!! Theres some very cool people here, especially the Norcal guys!! Love your car and we all would love to have you come on our Santa Cruz cruise.

Care to share a little on the rust issue? Is it T-Top related? Does it need to be 'neutralized'?

Hopefully you'll be able to fit in the end of June cruize. I'm finishing up moving into a new house and acreage and won't be done in time; but what I wouldn't give to go!!

Well I get lucky from time to time. We just got a LS1 & Tranny complete swap about a week ago and sold it . If you guys are interested next time something comes along i'll post here for the local guys to pick up. Im more of an LT1 lover so ill pass on the LS

It took me long enough but Hello there Neighbor!! and no its a different one made by a car club in San Francisco I believe named Street Actions CC. You can see it on youtube a large line of Maros, Trans Ams from third gens to the newest.

Your right about the LT-1 engine's. I had one in a 83 El Camino and it was a major torque monster. It wasn't smog legal anymore, and a pain to drive around town with a spool in the rear end, nor really drivable in the rain! Nitro

(An El Camino & a Camaro in the Garage=A cup of Coffee on the back deck, watching the sun come up. IMO)