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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 12:23 AM
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and local PDX guys???

any local guys still active on here???
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 06:56 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I check the boards almost daily......
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I remember back in the early 2000’s the “cascade crew” forum and group and a few meet ups. It would be cool to get a big third gen group together locally.
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 06:11 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I'm here
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Old Jan 22, 2019 | 12:51 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Originally Posted by CarGuyDennis
I'm here
we’re up to 3 now 😂😂
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Old Feb 10, 2019 | 05:15 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Not only am I here, I'm also available for repairs and tuning if anyone local needs services. I'm in the process of installing my new in-ground DynoJet which should be operational around mid-March. My shop is in the SE/Milwaukie area. I have an AutoProm and am running EBL on my daily. We can also build, repair, modify, or tune just about anything between myself and the tuners I have access to. My dyno is the 424XLC2 formerly installed at PSI in Hillsboro.

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Old Feb 10, 2019 | 09:09 PM
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No way, what part of milwaukie? I’m right off the end of river road. Coincidentally I have 2 92 Z28’s I need tuning done on.
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 01:00 PM
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Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Originally Posted by charlie6178
No way, what part of milwaukie? I’m right off the end of river road. Coincidentally I have 2 92 Z28’s I need tuning done on.
I'm on McLoughlin across from Buster's. Superior Soobie and Import (SSI) - we have been here about 6 years. Specializing in Subaru - WRX's and STI's and such mostly. But my background was in the Army and I did a lot of GM stuff there. And I daily drive an 86 Trans Am that I've tuned both with $6E and now with EBL. I'll be dropping in a built 350 Vortec here very soon to play with on the dyno. Perhaps you have seen my car in the area?






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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 01:52 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Ok yeah I know exactly where your shop is, I have actually stopped in before a long time ago. I live right down the road off glen echo
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 03:59 PM
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Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Nice. Yeah you should bring those Z's in for some dyno time once we get it back together. They were going to cut the concrete for the 18' x 14' x 3' pit this last weekend, but the concrete guys got scared by the storm prediction and canceled on us. Said they didn't want to move the heavy equipment in the ice/snow.

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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 11:05 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

mmmmmm.......Busters........
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 06:40 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Portland tooooo!
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 01:30 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I get on the forums once in a blue moon to check to see what is going on.
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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 12:04 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I'm in Brownsville, have two project 3rd gens. an 89 formula with a 305 and a 84 Trans Am with a 350.
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 01:11 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I exist in Vancouver WA(now that I've finally re-acquired a third gen)

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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 07:23 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Been lurking here for a few years, first time i thought to check the regional forums though.
I'm in Aloha.
I've have a 91RS that i'm part time wrenching on in the slack time between my other JDM Camaro projects, aka 1st gen 300ZX, Z31.
So far replaced the red fabric interior with black from 3rd gen ranch and currently fighting water leaks.
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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 07:38 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

My third Gen is still getting worked on and won't be able to make it. But Id love to meet up with some other third Gen owners who are local. I'm from East Portland
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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 07:42 PM
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Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
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Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Originally Posted by Z_Karma
Been lurking here for a few years, first time i thought to check the regional forums though.
I'm in Aloha.
I've have a 91RS that i'm part time wrenching on in the slack time between my other JDM Camaro projects, aka 1st gen 300ZX, Z31.
So far replaced the red fabric interior with black from 3rd gen ranch and currently fighting water leaks.
You should bring that 300ZX to my Dyno in Milwaukie. We have a LINK plug and play board for those that's absolutely killer and cheap! Did a JDM twin turbo for a customer that made 350 RWHP.

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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 08:35 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

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You should bring that 300ZX to my Dyno in Milwaukie. We have a LINK plug and play board for those that's absolutely killer and cheap! Did a JDM twin turbo for a customer that made 350 RWHP.

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One day, i might take you up on that. But i'm nowhere near ready. out of my 4 Z's, 2 of them are without motors. (4 mouths to feed = ramen budget)
Sadly, these aren't tuner friendly as the Z32 though. Z31's get no love in the aftermarket.
Eventually i'll run a Nistune piggyback and tune with that. I have the tools to install them but not tune. Ever worked with those? I'd love to have it/them tuned when it's time.
I work pretty near to where PSI used to be and was surprised when they just shut down, but a coworker with a subie kinda filled me in.
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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 08:49 PM
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Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Oh! Yeah the LINK board is for the Z32's. The one we did was a 91 from Japan. But we can still do a LINK on the Z31 with an adapter harness, etc. The Nistune stuff is basically still using the factory ECU which is now 30 year old hardware - Jason can tune the Nistune but he would also recommend a LINK.

So yeah - we bought PSI's dyno. Jason O. that operated and partially owned PSI tunes on our dyno and we do a lot of other stuff like Subaru's and such also. I'm the owner and I daily drive an 86 Trans Am that's also running a LINK.

When we moved the dyno we fully upgraded it with a digital stack from DynoJet. All new electronics, wiring, and software.

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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 06:58 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

welcome to the board!
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Old Feb 21, 2020 | 03:07 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???


I'm down here in Keizer. It's that time of year to romance the rig, it's my yearly ritual!!! I've never had it running, but maybe someday....
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 12:09 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Originally Posted by T-Ruxx

I'm down here in Keizer. It's that time of year to romance the rig, it's my yearly ritual!!! I've never had it running, but maybe someday....
Gorgeous bird! I lived in Keizer for most my life. In Aurora now. Used to live in some apartments across from the BK for a couple years.

I feel you there. I did a test drive on my IROC when I purchased it, but due to some severe overheat issues, I only got to be able to do it for about 10 minutes. Now all the rodent damaged interior is out, and the car is mostly torn down. Getting it ready for a 4.8!

Did someone say Dyno!! When I get my 4.8 up, might have to bring it to Milwaukee!
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 04:06 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Im in Roseburg with my 86 IROC-Z... Anyone else near me? If you check out the VINwiki app, I’ve got a build thread on there. I’d love to see your cars on it as well!
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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 01:30 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I'm not far from you guys, down here in Salem. Been browsing the boards forever but just joined.
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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 01:40 AM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

Charlie do you still have those headers and y pipe? I'd like to pick those up from you if so. I can't pm or reply to original post, probably since I'm a newbie.
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 09:21 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

My shop is in Portland. Stop by after hours and we can chat about our cars. Mine is going through a metamorphosis..
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Old Apr 20, 2021 | 12:14 PM
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Me!! Need a lot of parts all the time though xD
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Old May 7, 2021 | 06:00 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

I'm down in salem so not far from some and real close to others on here
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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 08:57 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???


Gambler 500 Pilot here 👋
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 02:17 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

What's up everyone... I'm in Estacada. I'm building a 91 Camaro RS. Doing a BBC swap. It's slow going right now, but I'm looking for other 3rd gen folks in the area to hang out with and learn from. Been working on cars for years.
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Old Nov 22, 2021 | 03:15 PM
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Re: and local PDX guys???

What's up everyone... I'm in Estacada. I'm building a 91 Camaro RS. Doing a BBC swap. It's slow going right now, but I'm looking for other 3rd gen folks in the area to hang out with and learn from. Been working on cars for years.
How is the 91 coming along?
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Old Nov 24, 2022 | 01:54 PM
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New in Vancouver WA
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Old Nov 25, 2022 | 09:51 AM
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Welcome to the page. Oregon City here.
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Old Feb 3, 2023 | 02:03 PM
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I am on the Washington coast
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