Junkyard 89 IROC build
03-08-2013, 01:21 AM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
sick ride! really diggin the engine work 
keep it up, eager to see the results!
ps. when removing or installing the engine can it be done by dropping it, or does it have to be pulled from the compartment? sorry I just had to ask lol
keep it up, eager to see the results! ps. when removing or installing the engine can it be done by dropping it, or does it have to be pulled from the compartment? sorry I just had to ask lol
03-08-2013, 12:45 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Easiest way for me since I don't have a lift is to pull the engine from the top and the trans from the bottom. Now if I had a lift i'd pull everything from the bottom.
03-08-2013, 01:31 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
I bought these SLP shorties off of springer4 last night. My exhaust shop is going to love me when I tell them to make me a custom y pipe to fit them.
03-08-2013, 01:42 PM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Ended up doin this...thought i coukd get away with just doin engine but had to drop trans too
Nice headers btw
03-08-2013, 10:14 PM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
haha the pretty ness could happen later right now just needs to get running.
03-08-2013, 10:23 PM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
looks great!
Am I the only one freaked out a little by the stairs behind the engine stand?
Am I the only one freaked out a little by the stairs behind the engine stand?
03-09-2013, 07:12 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Got my brake booster swapped today. Might get the engine stuffed in tomorrow.
03-09-2013, 07:32 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Two items need to be addressed that I had forgotten about. When the steering column was removed in the scrap yard someone broke two switches off the bracket in front of the brake pedal. The one on the left I believe is the brake switch. The one on the right I think has something to do with the cruise control? If anyone knows what it is let me know so I can purchase one.
03-09-2013, 09:21 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Speaking of rides. I haven't seen yours yet. Got a link to them?
03-10-2013, 01:12 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28, 1991 RS
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
keep us updated man, love the ROC
03-19-2013, 05:50 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
For the past couple of weeks I've been dealing with alot of lower back pain, but it cut me a break today and I was able to get the port work started on my Stealth Ram. All I have left to do is to smooth the ports out, getting rid of the marks left from cutting and sanding.
03-19-2013, 06:11 PM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Lookin good!
03-20-2013, 09:18 AM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
It has some clear coat peeling around the ttops and the front bumper is a mess butbthe body is perfect. The car is worth way more than the $300 the scrap yard gave the p.o..
03-20-2013, 02:03 PM
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Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Looks like it's coming along nice and that engine looks killer!
03-23-2013, 10:09 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Stumbled upon a pit of angry snakes today! lol. No, seriously though. I made some progress today. I got my engine in and bolted up! Finally! Now if I can manage to remember where all those angry snakes belong i'll be set.
03-23-2013, 10:14 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Does anyone know how many coils to cut off of monster truck springs to get a proper stance. I swear I didn't install a lift kit on it. 
03-25-2013, 10:09 AM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Does anyone know where to find the retainer clips for the injector plugs? Found them on ebay once but can't find them now.
03-25-2013, 03:29 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Sure glad you got that engine installed. Every time I scrolled by that pic of the engine stand wheels a couple of inches from the top step...
03-25-2013, 04:54 PM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
yesterday i cut off 1.5 coils off my stock springs you can fit a finger between the tire and the fender mine has iron heads tho maybe you would be happier with just one coil off ill post pics later tonight when i get home so it can give you an idea
03-25-2013, 06:15 PM
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Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Nice progress from junkyard to current condition. I am enjoying watching someone do a build other than dropping in an LS1. Subscribed just for that reason.
03-25-2013, 06:30 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
I still have to throw the stealth ram, headers, and radiator back on it but that's not enough weight to make a difference in it's stance.
