im finally back, and in need of help
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From: san luis obispo, ca
im finally back, and in need of help
ive been in central iowa for the summer without my camaro. i worked really really hard and now its time to reap the benefits. my car has been sitting in my dads garage for almost 5 months and its finally time to bring it back to SLO. i need some help locating a few parts to make my camaro a bit faster and better looking. if you could recommend anything that would be great:
1. i once saw a billet grill for the 3rd gen camaro, does anyone have one or know where i can find the maker?
2. how big tires can fit on an 86 camaro cpe? i was thinking along the lines of 245/50/17's for all 4's, can i get larger?
3. my drivetrain needs a brushing up. my tranny is on its way out (150k on a 700r4), i was reading in the tech articles that many have swapped in a 6 speed, but i fear that may be too espensive. does anyone have a ballpark cost for everything(clutch, pedals, tranny.....)
4. i have the peg leg 273 rear right now. ive read a 323 posi is best for my combo, but if anyone could tell me the pros/cons to a 373 that would be great.
thats all that i can think of today, i have plenty of time (12 units and no job) and the money i have saved. im gonna tow it down to school sometime this weekend, it has a large exhaust leak that i need to fix, so if ya'll could get back to me ASAP that would be great.
-daniel
1. i once saw a billet grill for the 3rd gen camaro, does anyone have one or know where i can find the maker?
2. how big tires can fit on an 86 camaro cpe? i was thinking along the lines of 245/50/17's for all 4's, can i get larger?
3. my drivetrain needs a brushing up. my tranny is on its way out (150k on a 700r4), i was reading in the tech articles that many have swapped in a 6 speed, but i fear that may be too espensive. does anyone have a ballpark cost for everything(clutch, pedals, tranny.....)
4. i have the peg leg 273 rear right now. ive read a 323 posi is best for my combo, but if anyone could tell me the pros/cons to a 373 that would be great.
thats all that i can think of today, i have plenty of time (12 units and no job) and the money i have saved. im gonna tow it down to school sometime this weekend, it has a large exhaust leak that i need to fix, so if ya'll could get back to me ASAP that would be great.
-daniel
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DDK,
Welcome back.
I'd concentrat on repairing the transmission first. As for changing to a manual, it can be done, but you'll be faster with an automatic - nearly guaranteed.
If you were thinking of changing the rear gearing, you might want to consider a slightly higher stall speed torque converter (with TCC, of course) when you repair the transmission instead of changing gears right away. You'll get a similar benefit, and the trrans will already be out. You can change to a posi rear as soon as you find that you cannot control wheelspin on acceleration with the peg-legger, but you might have a better feel for the gear ratio you want. 3.42 might be more advantageous for overall driving, and with a higher stall converter nearly as effective as the higher ratio gears.
Once you get the drivetrain resolved, you can start shopping for decorations if you like.
Welcome back.
I'd concentrat on repairing the transmission first. As for changing to a manual, it can be done, but you'll be faster with an automatic - nearly guaranteed.
If you were thinking of changing the rear gearing, you might want to consider a slightly higher stall speed torque converter (with TCC, of course) when you repair the transmission instead of changing gears right away. You'll get a similar benefit, and the trrans will already be out. You can change to a posi rear as soon as you find that you cannot control wheelspin on acceleration with the peg-legger, but you might have a better feel for the gear ratio you want. 3.42 might be more advantageous for overall driving, and with a higher stall converter nearly as effective as the higher ratio gears.
Once you get the drivetrain resolved, you can start shopping for decorations if you like.
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