Let's see some engine bays!
11-17-2005, 05:15 PM
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Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 350 TPI L98
Transmission: 700R4
Let's see some engine bays!
I dont know about you guys, but I've always thought that the outside appearance of a car only accounts for a fourth of what makes a car a piece of artwork. Theres the interior, exterior, underbody and suspension, and finally....the heart of the whole car, the thing that makes the noise imports tremble to, the engine. So lets see some badass under-hood views and any unique specs on them.
I'll start if off with the engine bay from my recently deceased '85 Recaro T/A.
It was still in the middle of beautification and new go fast goodies, but life throws ya curves I guess.
I'll start if off with the engine bay from my recently deceased '85 Recaro T/A.
It was still in the middle of beautification and new go fast goodies, but life throws ya curves I guess.
11-17-2005, 05:34 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans-Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: WC-T5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.27
looking good. on satarday when i pick up my new GTA i'll post up some pics. it has a clean stock engine bay. looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. for now heres a shot of the six...
EDIT just realized the intake is noot hokked up in this photo.....
EDIT just realized the intake is noot hokked up in this photo.....
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11-17-2005, 09:51 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
Originally posted by AaronIROCZ
here is mine
here is mine
11-17-2005, 10:02 PM
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Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 350 TPI L98
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Gotta love the miniram and superram. Hey jandl22 I've never seen a 2.5 in one of these before, is that a rare motor in these cars?
Also does anybody have pics of the car with the silver engine bay? I think its a black trans am that its in. Ive always thought that looked amazing.
Also does anybody have pics of the car with the silver engine bay? I think its a black trans am that its in. Ive always thought that looked amazing.
11-17-2005, 10:38 PM
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mine
work sill in progress
curent car
big pics
http://www.ccfbg.com/trigger/DSC01265.JPG
http://www.ccfbg.com/trigger/DSC00929.JPG
work sill in progress
curent car
big pics
http://www.ccfbg.com/trigger/DSC01265.JPG
http://www.ccfbg.com/trigger/DSC00929.JPG
11-18-2005, 12:18 AM
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Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
Mine's waiting for a transplant 
I'm getting the itch again to get going on building this big block.
I'm getting the itch again to get going on building this big block. 
11-18-2005, 06:44 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
So happy to say i can fianlly post something in a thread like this.
Of course not done.
What kinda alternator mount do you guys suggest? Thanks.
Of course not done.
What kinda alternator mount do you guys suggest? Thanks.
11-18-2005, 07:45 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700R4
It's not the best view of my engine bay, but it's the best view I have hosted on a webpage right now.
11-18-2005, 09:25 AM
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Car: 1991 pontiac firebird
Engine: 305 V8 flo-pro exhaust
Transmission: automatic 700r4 4speed
Axle/Gears: stock 2.73's :(
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
Here's mine, honestly kinda dirty
and a before pic for good measure LOL
Here's mine, honestly kinda dirty
and a before pic for good measure LOL
that before pic of ur engine looks like it was taken in like 1945 lol
11-18-2005, 10:12 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
Looks great Karps TA. How offten do you plan on driving that?
(+ you might want an alt. )
also where did you get that radiator suport. THX, later
-Dennis
(+ you might want an alt.
) also where did you get that radiator suport. THX, later
-Dennis
11-18-2005, 01:06 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70
The silver is actually alot easier to keep clean then the black was surpisingly.
The rad support I got like 8 years ago when the were still available.
The rad support I got like 8 years ago when the were still available.
11-18-2005, 01:28 PM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
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oh damn. 8 years ago I was 13. LOL. I didn't even know what a camaro was back then. Oh well. Hopefully I will someday make a bay look that slick. Very nice work.
-Dennis
ps- Are you worried about water getting on your igition box?
I just got mine and am thinking of mounting it on the inside of the firewall.
Oh well. Hopefully I will someday make a bay look that slick. Very nice work. -Dennis
ps- Are you worried about water getting on your igition box?
I just got mine and am thinking of mounting it on the inside of the firewall.
11-18-2005, 01:33 PM
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Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 350 TPI L98
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Don't know why I never took a finished pic, but here's a good idea
11-18-2005, 01:42 PM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 3.8
Transmission: 700r4
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My Engine Bay 
Chicks like Boost.
Actually a lot of cleaning up in the engine bay still needs to be done. Its almost finished though.
Chicks like Boost.
Actually a lot of cleaning up in the engine bay still needs to be done. Its almost finished though.
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11-18-2005, 01:47 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70
ps- Are you worried about water getting on your igition box?
I just got mine and am thinking of mounting it on the inside of the firewall. [/B]
11-18-2005, 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by 91Bird305
My Engine Bay
Chicks like Boost.
Actually a lot of cleaning up in the engine bay still needs to be done. Its almost finished though.
My Engine Bay
Chicks like Boost.
Actually a lot of cleaning up in the engine bay still needs to be done. Its almost finished though.
11-18-2005, 09:15 PM
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Car: 1985 z-28
Engine: 350ci
Transmission: 700-r4
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K-member is getting the same rust encapsulating gloss blk thats on the strut mounts tomarow.
K-member is getting the same rust encapsulating gloss blk thats on the strut mounts tomarow.
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11-18-2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by 91Bird305
My Engine Bay
Chicks like Boost.
Actually a lot of cleaning up in the engine bay still needs to be done. Its almost finished though.
My Engine Bay
Chicks like Boost.
Actually a lot of cleaning up in the engine bay still needs to be done. Its almost finished though.
11-18-2005, 09:17 PM
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Car: 82 White Stock Camaro
Engine: 2.5 151 TBI
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Originally posted by 85_TA_WS6
Hey jandl22 I've never seen a 2.5 in one of these before, is that a rare motor in these cars?
Hey jandl22 I've never seen a 2.5 in one of these before, is that a rare motor in these cars?
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11-18-2005, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by jandl22
To answer your question I believe that the motor these days is rare. Most cars that came with this motor were either junked or had the engine swapped. There is only a handful on the boards that still have the Iron Duke and the mileage is really high on most. It is a dependable motor but with 90hp not really desirable for a third gen vehicle. I am keeping it total stock in hoped that one day I can either be buried in it or it will become a rare collectors item
Lawrence
To answer your question I believe that the motor these days is rare. Most cars that came with this motor were either junked or had the engine swapped. There is only a handful on the boards that still have the Iron Duke and the mileage is really high on most. It is a dependable motor but with 90hp not really desirable for a third gen vehicle. I am keeping it total stock in hoped that one day I can either be buried in it or it will become a rare collectors item
Lawrence
Iv'e seen ton's of Camaro's, not 1 like yours.........
11-19-2005, 08:15 PM
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Car: 91 z28
Engine: 383 sbc, 88mm turbo a2w IC, CSU 750
Transmission: th-400 PTC 4000 stall
Axle/Gears: ford 9" 3.55 gear
well the Z is back home in arkansas but heres the my DD and yes it had to get something to pep it up!
11-20-2005, 04:37 PM
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Car: 84 camaro Z28
Engine: 434sbc
Transmission: powerglide
Axle/Gears: moser 9" with 411 posi
heres mine. i plan on going through all the wires and see what i need and dont need. then i want to try and hide it all.
