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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-11-2023, 02:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,101
Posted By blown87gta

Re: original stainless SLP Tri-Y headers

Headers were sold locally a long long time ago....

T.
Forum: Power Adders
08-21-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 855
Views: 265,752
Posted By blown87gta

Re: Everyone post pics of your power adder.

Here's an old pic, need to get some new ones...

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=6780&pictureid=34811
Forum: TPI
07-31-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 19,062
Posted By blown87gta

Re: lets see some wicked TPI setups not HSR

Needs the distributor cover installed, but oh well.....
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=6780&pictureid=34811
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,215
Posted By blown87gta

Re: Real world feedback: B&M Hammer Shifter

bringing thread back from the dead... :)

Here's a picture of my Hammer in a stock auto-console.
Alot of work, had to "make it fit"....
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,988
Posted By blown87gta

Re: Painted TPI...Tell me what you think!

Here's kind of a common theme I've seen before, but hey, ya do what you can.... :)
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=6780&pictureid=34811
Forum: South Central
04-01-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 756
Posted By blown87gta

stainless SLP Tri-Y headers/y-pipe

Please see thread started in main classified section if interested.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-drivetrain-suspension-parts/646232-original-stainless-slp-tri.html

Prefer a local DFW...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-27-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,101
Posted By blown87gta

Re: original stainless SLP Tri-Y headers

Basically a suburb of Dallas (75048).
Easy to find with GoogleMaps or MapQuest....

T.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-26-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,101
Posted By blown87gta

Re: original stainless SLP Tri-Y headers

IMHO, since these pieces are fairly heavy, it'd be too costly
for most buyers to swallow the boxing/shipping costs...

T.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-26-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,101
Posted By blown87gta

Re: original stainless SLP Tri-Y headers

Pretty sure they're the 1-5/8" version. I bought them in
the early '90s with the rest of the SLP cat-back exhaust,
airbox, runners, etc..

T.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,101
Posted By blown87gta

Re: original stainless SLP Tri-Y headers

1987 GTA Trans Am
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,101
Posted By blown87gta

SOLD!! original stainless SLP Tri-Y headers

stainless 1-5/8" SLP Tri-Y headers and Y-pipe.
No gaskets, bolts, etc. AIR tubes have been
removed. Bottom of Y-pipe has typical dents
(see pictures). I sprayed them with some
black paint...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-20-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,007
Posted By blown87gta

Re: Tubular K-member opinions and experiences

Might also check out AmericanRaceComponents.
http://americanracecomponents.com/camaro.html
John (formerly Road Tech) has opened a new shop
and has K-members. One is in David Housers King of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-10-2002, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By blown87gta

http://www.roadtechonline.com hth, T.

http://www.roadtechonline.com

hth,

T.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-09-2002, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By blown87gta

Re: Anyone got any pics of the RoadTech coil over conversion installed?...

Here's mine.
http://207.53.239.181/~terry/K-member.htm

The "installed" picture is at the very
bottom of the page.

Here's some from the bottom of the RatMobile
(BBC drag car)...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-19-2002, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By blown87gta

And the castor/camber top mount w/spherical ...

And the castor/camber top mount w/spherical
bearing is clearly visible too. The diameter
doesn't look as bulky as the HMS version to me,
but this one is made of steel & not aluminum....
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2002, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,031
Posted By blown87gta

I don't remember John telling me you asked...

I don't remember John telling me you
asked about the coilover kit's compatibilty
with the HMS camber plate....

Other than the HMS version being made
out of aluminum instead of steel like
the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2002, 10:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,012
Posted By blown87gta

That happens to be my Koni strut & HAL...

That happens to be my Koni strut &
HAL coilover in your pictures. ;)

To answer your question somewhat -
I'm not sure it will work. The
Road Tech coilover top mount includes
a plate for the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-13-2002, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 868
Posted By blown87gta

No. Just what you see here (two bars). ...

No. Just what you see here (two bars).

http://www.globalwest.net/camaro93.htm

hth,

T.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-13-2002, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 868
Posted By blown87gta

So will the Global West and Alstons. I had...

So will the Global West and Alstons.

I had Road Tech add a crossbar to tie
the two together. A rear plate will
also be added when I get my new motor running.

Here's some pics (bottom of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2002, 10:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,386
Posted By blown87gta

Yeah, you're confused. :) If you look here: ...

Yeah, you're confused. :)

If you look here:
http://207.53.239.181/~terry/images/ctlarm4.jpg
You see the DAL(del-a-lum) bushings installed
in the stock A-arm. The zerk-hole is eliminated
(not...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2002, 09:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,386
Posted By blown87gta

If you look closely at JerryWho's picture ...

If you look closely at JerryWho's picture
above, you can make out a "channel" or groove
in the delrin insert. This is a 360degree
channel. As long as the zerk fitting is
lined up with this...
Forum: Cooling
09-07-2002, 08:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,275
Posted By blown87gta

It came as "standard". The only extra-cost ...

It came as "standard". The only extra-cost
option was the tranny cooler.

So basically it's like a "direct replacement"
radiator, except it does take a shoehorn
to get it in there. :)

hth,...
Forum: Cooling
09-07-2002, 12:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,275
Posted By blown87gta

NOT true! I have the HP Series (1.25" dual...

NOT true! I have the HP Series
(1.25" dual row) installed in my car.
It's tight between the core support
and I had to trim the top mount, but
other than that, it fits fine.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2002, 12:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,386
Posted By blown87gta

Interesting... I also used the GW Del-A-Lum...

Interesting... I also used the GW
Del-A-Lum bushings, turned down.
Leaves a big pile of shavings doesn't it? :)

thanks,

T.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-06-2002, 11:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,386
Posted By blown87gta

I don't see where the swaybar attaches to your...

I don't see where the swaybar attaches
to your A-arms in your picture. Do you
have a different picture that shows the
swaybar?

Thanks. I have the Road Tech K-member.
Here's a link to some...
Forum: South West Region
03-23-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 669
Posted By blown87gta

WOW! That's a fairly long commute. Isn't...

WOW! That's a fairly long commute.
Isn't Farmersville past Princeton?
FWIW, I live in Sachse.

T.
Forum: Power Adders
01-09-2002, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By blown87gta

Re: No one has nos setup pics?

Ok, I found another nice picture of a
LT1 carb intake plumbed for Nitrous
as well as EFI...

http://www.racetronix.com/images/sled_28/sled28-intake1.JPG

Pretty cool looking IMHO....

T.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-05-2002, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By blown87gta

Here's one that will need a little work to fit,...

Here's one that will need a little work to
fit, but shouldn't be insurmountable.
(if you can get over the cost)

http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/indyrear.htm

hth,

T.
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2001, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By blown87gta

Yes. IIRC, it was the July 2000 issue. hth,...

Yes. IIRC, it was the July 2000 issue.

hth,

T.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-24-2001, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By blown87gta

Yep, this is a possibility (although I wouldn't...

Yep, this is a possibility (although
I wouldn't say its "overall ALOT beefier"
than something any machine shop could build
since it uses "off the shelf" parts)

Here's the link (have to...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-24-2001, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By blown87gta

Basically yes. There are several ways to ...

Basically yes. There are several ways to
obtain the displacement, but using non-exotic
parts, I would personally stay with the
stock SBC 400's boresize of 4.125". Then
add a custom 4340 forged...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-23-2001, 11:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By blown87gta

IMHO, you'll need to hire/contract someone to...

IMHO, you'll need to hire/contract someone
to build you one if you can't build it yourself.

Donovan, Rodec and others offer SBC aluminum
blocks. GM even offers an aluminum block....
Forum: Power Adders
12-23-2001, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By blown87gta

Re: No one has nos setup pics?

Here's what my friends system used
to look like (it has since been changed)

http://www.mycar.net/mafb/registry/28/14/Mvc-496x.jpg

hth,

T.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-22-2001, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By blown87gta

The deal with the Morrison coil-over (and...

The deal with the Morrison coil-over (and RoadTech's version as well) is that they both use a plate under the "wheelhouse" for the coilover spring to seat against - which then pushes up
on the...
Forum: Power Adders
12-19-2001, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By blown87gta

The above changes aside, IIRC, the Syclone ECM ...

The above changes aside, IIRC, the Syclone ECM
only has tuneability up to ~4,800rpm....
Not sure what you'd do for accurate fueling
above that rpm....

good luck,

T.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-19-2001, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By blown87gta

Re: suspension upgrades

IMHO, -if- everything is still "original", you
need a new idler arm, tie-rods(inner & outter),
and a center (drag) link.

good luck,

T.
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2001, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,015
Posted By blown87gta

So the top "mount" of the PA racing coilovers ...

So the top "mount" of the PA racing coilovers
just presses upward on the -stock- strut mount?? Wow, I'd be scared $hitless that those three smallish bolts holding it on would fail... I would...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2001, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,015
Posted By blown87gta

See http://www.roadtechonline.com but I doubt he...

See http://www.roadtechonline.com but I doubt he has them listed yet. I don't know how many he has, but the weight w/mounts is about the same (maybe a little less) than the stock K-member. I used...
Forum: Power Adders
12-03-2001, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,015
Posted By blown87gta

If I'm not mistaken, motor mounts are an...

If I'm not mistaken, motor mounts are an "optional" extra-cost item....

FWIW, here's my tubular K-member (probably
seen it before) and I have no fear about
open road racing it. ...
Forum: Brakes
11-30-2001, 03:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,203
Posted By blown87gta

Sorry, I never intended to imply that these ...

Sorry, I never intended to imply that these
would work with 16" 3rd gen OR 4th gen wheels. I am planning on this "swap"
REQUIRING custom offset 17"+ wheels.

T.
Forum: Brakes
11-29-2001, 01:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,203
Posted By blown87gta

More than anyone will want to spend. ...

More than anyone will want to spend. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif
IIRC, DBA rotors are ~$120each and
the Superlite 6 calipers are in the
$400+ range each. Then there's the...
Forum: Brakes
11-26-2001, 11:59 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,203
Posted By blown87gta

This link might help; ...

This link might help;
http://www.applink.net/~thartman/c5_rotor.htm
Forum: Brakes
11-26-2001, 11:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,203
Posted By blown87gta

Might try here... ...

Might try here... https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif
http://www.applink.net/~thartman/c5_rotor.htm

T.
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