2013 gen fest
04-28-2013, 04:09 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
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Re: 2013 gen fest
Yes the kid told me it was a temp fix and I neglected it until now... So my options are... try to fix this myself where my car sits on a side street... or just pay for a tow truck to bring it to shop. This is a little job it seems and if I do bring it to a shop, I'd like to be armed with adequate knowledge so they don't try to rip me off.
04-29-2013, 10:41 AM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
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Transmission: TKO 600
Axle/Gears: 3.45 (G92 package)
Re: 2013 gen fest
thanks i'm going to get under there tonight if it's still light out at 6:30 tonight...
04-29-2013, 09:18 PM
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Car: 1987 TA GTA, 1987 IROC 1988 Formula
Engine: 350 tpi/305 tpi/350 tbi
Transmission: All have 700r4's
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3:73's
Re: 2013 gen fest
I'm going to try to replace all my rod bearings this week. I really wanted to have my headers and borla catback installed for thirdgen fest but it looks like i'm showing up with the straight pipes lol. It sounds terrible
05-01-2013, 08:36 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: TKO 600
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Re: 2013 gen fest
I am not trying to post on the wrong thread category but i got under the dash and the previous owner welded/bungee corded the clutch pedal to the MC pushrod.. because the hole on the rod is worn and so is the peg on the pedal...
Only thing i can think is it needs a new pedal assembly or master cylinder with parts that aren't worn... or cut off the peg and re-drill a hole on my current clutch pedal, then use a bolt and washers and nut to put through and secure to the pushrod.. damn it i don't have the tools to really pull that off right now..
Only thing i can think is it needs a new pedal assembly or master cylinder with parts that aren't worn... or cut off the peg and re-drill a hole on my current clutch pedal, then use a bolt and washers and nut to put through and secure to the pushrod.. damn it i don't have the tools to really pull that off right now..
05-03-2013, 07:03 AM
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Re: 2013 gen fest
Ughhh 22 days till the fest and i found out my engine in the formula is junk. It not only spun a bearing but the crank is junk
05-03-2013, 08:56 AM
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05-03-2013, 10:23 AM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
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Re: 2013 gen fest
^ha!... I am replacing my master cylinder as the ring on the pushrod has a washer half-welded onto it and the pushrod is wobbly from being jimmy rigged to the linkage this whole time. And a used pedal assembly from Hawks because the linkage is, well, gone... lol... missing the whole linkage part basically. Will have it all fixed up for TGF...
05-08-2013, 11:06 AM
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Car: '97 TA WS6 vert & '88 Formula 350
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 & 3.27
Re: 2013 gen fest
I am debating on going, I am finishing up the installation the engine and trans in my '88 Formy 350. I will have my license back on the 22nd (long story) and I was planning on going to the Lane Automotive show up in Watervaleit, MI but now I saw the stuff for this............
05-08-2013, 11:12 AM
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Re: 2013 gen fest
always a good time here, car running or not..... 
05-08-2013, 11:13 AM
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Car: '97 TA WS6 vert & '88 Formula 350
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I am looking at it now, it's not a bad drive from FT. Wayne. I live in South Bend and i am thinking of going. Maybe we can roll together.
05-11-2013, 07:52 PM
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Well TransAm is not going. I just spent all day fixing my moms car instead of the GTA. Ugh. So the engine is still not in the gta. Not even assembled yet, nor is the bay painted. Tomorrow is mothers day so i cant work on it either. Since I want to do it right ill just be bring myself and my Focus ST.
05-11-2013, 11:25 PM
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Re: 2013 gen fest
Well TransAm is not going. I just spent all day fixing my moms car instead of the GTA. Ugh. So the engine is still not in the gta. Not even assembled yet, nor is the bay painted. Tomorrow is mothers day so i cant work on it either. Since I want to do it right ill just be bring myself and my Focus ST.
05-12-2013, 02:09 AM
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Re: 2013 gen fest
Good Deal 1MeanZ, looking forward to it. That Z28 will be nice to see driving!
05-12-2013, 11:10 AM
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Hi I'm we to the site and so far it seems to be a great site and a lot of free info I'm hopping to make it but my car won't be ready having a new motor built.
05-12-2013, 12:19 PM
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Re: 2013 gen fest
i wish i could make it this year, hell id bring mine stock, but im still having "issues" with my drivers license lol, hope to make it out next year though and by then the car will be nearly complete 
going to missouri to pick her up next weekend be back in mn by the 20th so excited!!!!! 90k original miles im the third owner, been in my family since 1985, still has the "sheepskin" seat covers my aunt bought for it when she got the car, no rips or wear on the interior
going to missouri to pick her up next weekend be back in mn by the 20th so excited!!!!! 90k original miles im the third owner, been in my family since 1985, still has the "sheepskin" seat covers my aunt bought for it when she got the car, no rips or wear on the interior 
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