Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Beeman
Showing results 1 to 50 of 282
Search took 0.10 seconds.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-19-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Beeman

Re: Master cylinder brace

I haven't driven it yet but I can stand and pump the brakes and watch the MC and it doesn't move at all, before I could see flex. My car has been run for decades without it with no real problem just...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-13-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Beeman

Re: Master cylinder brace

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/20240413_172745_resized_0e6ff4e986e1c489e16a9c8ff98da4a7606b5a4a.jpg...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-29-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Beeman

Re: Master cylinder brace

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x2000/mc_brace_0001_9e8e28f85fe847afe97d71203dfb91d766be0e8f.jpg
This is one design I found
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Beeman

Re: Master cylinder brace

I appreciate the reply, that's not what I'm needing I have a firewall reinforcement plate. I'm looking at a brace that goes from the firewall/master cylinder to the strut tower.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-17-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Beeman

Re: Master cylinder brace

I've seen the 4th gen stuff, obviously won't work on 3rd gens. I have firewall reinforcing plate as my car's converted to manual brakes. I did see some homemade braces that push on the end of the MC....
Forum: Electronics
03-11-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,108
Posted By Beeman

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

If you want East Penn batteries go to O'Reilly or Sam's Club. O'Reilly Super Start or Sam's Club Duracell are East Penn batteries. I've been buying Walmart batteries the last few years and have no...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-04-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Beeman

Master cylinder brace

Anyone built a brace to hold the master cylinder in position and help with the firewall flex? I've seen come on Super Stock 3rd gens want to do something on mine while I'm in the fabricating mood....
Forum: Electronics
03-04-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,108
Posted By Beeman

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

Does the car have any aftermarket equipment like radio, alarm or other gizmos? That's the first place to look for a problem. Your car is killing your batteries. I have used a graphing multimeter to...
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,108
Posted By Beeman

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

Sounds odd, I've never had a battery go bad over 2 years and I've installed quite a few over 50 years of working on all types of vehicles and installing all brands. 30 milliamps is the max...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By Beeman

Re: GM "SCAN" tool recommendation?

Should be plenty of Tech 1 scan tools on ebay, that was the GM required tool back in the day. Snap-On big red brick style were very good for early systems, plenty of those around. For new Autel is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-21-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 636
Posted By Beeman

Re: Strut Tower Mount Question

Can't say why but yes the aftermarket ones are like that. A piece of flat steel with a hole or a good washer and it's all good.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-21-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By Beeman

Re: Drag race alignment

I have 5:13 gears and a 1.76 glide, my T350 was 2.52 first so going to the glide did slow the 60' times but made my 60' more consistent. Track prep with a 10.5" tire the higher gear ratio would spin...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-20-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By Beeman

Re: Drag race alignment

I don't have the horsepower or cubic inches that you do. My motors have all been 355's. I have run a 3 spd in the past on a glide now both with good converters I have ATI and TCI converters. New...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-20-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By Beeman

Re: Drag race alignment

I've got the basic 90/10 struts on the front that have been on there for years. 0 camber at rest changes a lot even before the wheels come off of the ground with all of the travel these front ends...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-18-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By Beeman

Drag race alignment

Installed an AJE K member, pinto rack and a coilover kit on my car, time for alignment. The coilover kit uses factory strut upper mounts. Car would lift the wheels before, this took 81 lbs off of the...
Forum: Exhaust
02-15-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 408
Posted By Beeman

Re: Hooker BH13201 Long tube headers gone?

I don't buy their BS about laws, other companies are making them. They were bought out and are too big to care about the car owners only care about shareholders.
Forum: Exhaust
02-14-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 408
Posted By Beeman

Re: Hooker BH13201 Long tube headers gone?

My car is strictly a drag car no exhaust and no street use. Ground clearance is fine, I have no problems with plugs and I have angle plug heads. I run an automatic so I can't say about slave...
Forum: Exhaust
02-14-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 408
Posted By Beeman

Re: Hooker BH13201 Long tube headers gone?

Looks like Hooker did away with all of their long tube headers for 3rd gens. I run Hooker super comps and wanted a new set, all discontinued. Looks like Hedman and Dougs still make long tubes.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-10-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,194
Posted By Beeman

Re: coilover pics? anyone with coilovers, post them up

morrow Don't know if you're still on this much but I'd like to know what upper spring hat and spacer you show on your strut.
I need a spring hat that has a 1" hole for a 2.5"ID diameter spring....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,194
Posted By Beeman

Re: coilover pics? anyone with coilovers, post them up

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/20240204_113024_resized_7d30d02d63c141445b312fd3768631069036cdba.jpg...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-06-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Beeman

Re: Coil over kit questions

I've got 2 sets of bearings coming, if they fit well I'll look at putting them top and bottom, figure it can't hurt. I bought the coplete K member, rack and coilover setup used, I believe it all came...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-05-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Beeman

Re: Coil over kit questions

Under the strut caster/camber
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/20240204_113024_resized_12570b3806965285fa09077270ba1602012be917.jpg...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-05-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Beeman

Re: Coil over kit questions

OK, so your sleeve just slips on and nothing stops it from rotating the same as mine. My springs have a little pressure on the spring when I assembled them and once on the car the sleeve stays put...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-04-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Beeman

Coil over kit questions

For anyone that has a coil over kit on their car. Is the sleeve retained in any way? My sleeve just drops over the strut but can spin, nothing holds it from spinning. Does your set up have a bearing...
Forum: Carburetors
01-27-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By Beeman

Re: Fuel pressure gauge that works?

I use a 2 5/8" Jegs gauge, been using it for years and I've checked it with other gauges and it's on the money. The little ones on the fuel logs aren't real accurate.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-10-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 125,574
Posted By Beeman

Re: Post pics of third gen Race cars.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1288x966/20190831_190413_resized_c2f071592fb343791d042d259194cd732bd29997.jpg
Here's a more recent pic of mine. Still looks the same just a...
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 824
Posted By Beeman

Re: The 85 4wheel disk brake system - cant lock it up, barely any ebrake

Almost 40 yo car did you change all of the brake hoses and the MC? A brake pressure gauge is the only way to know if you're getting enough pressure to stop.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,757
Posted By Beeman

Re: Chassis reinforcement for handle 1500 hp at wheels

1500 at the wheel on a daily driver will take a lot more than a cage kit and some subframe connectors. As other said there is no chassis in a TA.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-16-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

FAQ - Racing Shields (https://www.racingshields.com/faq/)
This company does make a hatch for F bodies but it's $500 + shipping. If you read about their products they make windshields also and say...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-16-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Beeman

Coilovers on factory style struts question

I have factory style struts on my bracket car. I have acquired a tubular K member and a partial coilover kit. I have the springs and the sleeves for the coilovers. What I don't have is the top spring...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-14-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

I built my car in the late 90's and the windshield is still in great shape as are the side glasses, I used 1/8" with Marguard and really like it.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-13-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

I just googled 48"x96" .125 Lexan with Marguard. HOLY SMOKES!!! the pre-formed windows look cheap compared to buying a sheet and trying it myself.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-13-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

Did you purchase a shaped window or did you shape it from a flat sheet of lexan?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Beeman

Re: Question for people with stock style front struts and coilovers

Spohns kit uses their CC plates and the spring sits inside the CC plate. I don't have Spohn CC plates so that design won't work with what I have.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-11-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

It should be lighter now and it will be even lighter soon. That weight was with a T350, now it has a PG and I've trimmed a little more here and there. That was also with an iron headed SBC which I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-11-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Beeman

Question for people with stock style front struts and coilovers

If you have installed coilovers on a stock style strut I have a few questions. I have the adjuster sleeves and the springs already. What I don't have is the top spring seat parts. What did you use at...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-10-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

Car has been a race car for decades now. Windshield and door glasses are Lexan already. Car weighed 2750 without me last time it was weighed years back.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-10-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Re: Lexan Hatch Glass

I should also say my car is a stripped out dedicated bracket race car.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-10-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beeman

Lexan Hatch Glass

Anyone removed the back glass and installed a lexan replacement? If so what brand did you use? Did you install a fiberglass deck lid also?
Forum: Brakes
09-25-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Beeman

Re: BRAKE PROBLEM

Time to diagnose. You can start at either end but I would buy 2 plugs for the MC and remove the lines and plug the MC. If you don't get a rock hard pedal with the MC plugged you found where the...
Forum: Fabrication
09-02-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Beeman

Re: Stock steering column and rack, anyone?

I messaged Racecraft and they recommended the joint you have which requires cutting the bottom of the column shaft. I also messaged Borgeson and Flaming River and they say the 1" Double D Joint will...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By Beeman

Re: Drag Race K Member

I stumbled on this one and had it shipped to me from TX. Bought it all including spindles, struts and coilover kit. You can find dozens used for Foxbody Mustangs but 3rd gen F's are hard to find.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2022, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By Beeman

Re: Drag Race K Member

I've got one, haven't installed it yet. It's made for a Pinto rack and no motor mounts. looks like the oil pan will have nothing under it when installed. I found it used with the tubular arms and the...
Forum: Fabrication
08-29-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Beeman

Re: Stock steering column and rack, anyone?

thanks for the links. I see the kits require cutting the column and then sliding that piece in the tube. I've messaged Flaming River and from what I understand there is a joint with a 1" double D...
Forum: Fabrication
08-29-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Beeman

Re: Stock steering column and rack, anyone?

I'm just getting around to preparing to install my rack. I have double D style shafts and Flaming River rack and 2 universal joints and a support heim.. What I'm lacking is the universal joint that...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-09-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,202
Posted By Beeman

Re: 1983 Camaro Drag Car Project

One other thing about a 3rd Gen as a Drag/Bracket car, visibility isn't the best and the frt. end is 4 foot ahead of the frt. tires. If the car is made to sit low you have to be careful about...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-01-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,202
Posted By Beeman

Re: 1983 Camaro Drag Car Project

Third Gens are beautiful bodies for a drag car, but they suck as far as working with what came from the factory. Back half will cure the half of it but you still have the front to deal with. Even if...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-14-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,151
Posted By Beeman

Re: Kmember with a motor plate? I have questions

I have some equipment, if you cut that with a cutoff wheel you did a heck of a job. I did the cardboard deal to get the initial rough in. As I said I used a Portaband to do the notches. I needed 1"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-14-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,151
Posted By Beeman

Re: Kmember with a motor plate? I have questions

LB9GTA, What did you use to make the long cuts of the plate? I've got mine roughed in like your first pic using my Portaband. Can't make too deep of a cut with that. Did you use a band saw?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-12-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,151
Posted By Beeman

Re: Kmember with a motor plate? I have questions

Yeah time consuming! That's why I do the cardboard template maybe I can spend time and not ruin the plate.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 282
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:58 AM.