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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-27-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Roll Bar Installation

It wasn't difficult at all. I just took my time. I measured everything multiple times, cut, test fitted, cut some more, and test fitted some more until I was happy with it. I always marked my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-23-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Roll Bar Installation

No, unfortunately, 2 years later and it's still not done LOL. Here's what I did for the rear stays though:

http://www.brianartigas.com/pics/WP_000388.jpg
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Forum: Fabrication
09-22-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 92,398
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: a third gen, a Z06, and a long winter

Awesome build - subscribed.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,675
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Koni Shocks and struts cheap!

U can get the on car adjustable ones, just change the car to a 93 Camaro. They're part number 8241-1140. I got the 82-92 fronts and 92-02 rears.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,675
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Koni Shocks and struts cheap!

Nice, got a set on the way!

Thanks for the heads up!

-Brian
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-15-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Roll Bar Installation

Ok, so the hoop is finally tacked in. I made it to the scrap yard and found a piece of a t-top headliner to use to measure the height of the hoop. It fits quite well.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Roll Bar Installation

I got my new hoop in. It's not quite as tight as 1meanz's but it's much closer. At the largest distance from the body, it's 3", but once the interior panels are back in, and the padding is on, that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Roll Bar Installation

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm picking up the new main hoop today. The guys at Chassis Engineering asked me for the dimensions I wanted and bent one for me. I'll post an update as soon as I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Roll Bar Installation

Thanks for the repies!

The hoop is about 7/8" from the lowest point of the roof - which is on the t-bar. I didn't have a headliner and figured it would be about 1/2" thick with the contours giving...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,491
Posted By 87SC/SS

Roll Bar Installation

Hi Everyone,

I know many of you have installed roll bar/cages in your thirdgens. I'm currently installing one in mine. I went with a Chassis Engineering 8 point of which i'm only going to use 6...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,232
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Chassis advice - K-Member, SFC, Roll Cage?

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I agree, and am thinking that the K-Member is going to be the last thing I buy before the motor goes in. That way if I run out of money before then I still got the major stuff done.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,232
Posted By 87SC/SS

Re: Chassis advice - K-Member, SFC, Roll Cage?

Thanks for the quick responses guys.

Pablo,
The purpose for the K-Member and A-Arms was a combination of weight savings, getting rid of flex (I can't imagine the stamped A-Arms are as stout as...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,232
Posted By 87SC/SS

Chassis advice - K-Member, SFC, Roll Cage?

Hey Guys,

I'm starting a new build. It's a 92 T-Top RS - I've got the car completely stripped and am getting ready to raid the parts catalogs (or websites). I need some advice as to what the best...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-02-2005, 10:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,226
Posted By 87SC/SS

spoiler

How much for the spoiler and the ASCD hood? Also does the ASCD hood provide anymore clearance?

brian@allstatecomputers.com
Forum: Cooling
03-23-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By 87SC/SS

Keep in mind that you can't mount anything to an...

Keep in mind that you can't mount anything to an aluminum radiator (ie. using the zip strips that go through the radiator to hook up an aftermarket fan). Its too brittle of a metal and will crack the...
Forum: V6
09-11-2003, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By 87SC/SS

3800 Series II swap into 91 RS?

Does anyone happen to know how complicated it would be to swap a 96+ 3800 SII V6 into a 91 RS? Will the stock FI systeim from the 3.1 fit the 3800, and knowing that the 3800 is distributorless how...
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2003, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,967
Posted By 87SC/SS

Hi Danno, thanks for the reply. I have jumped the...

Hi Danno, thanks for the reply. I have jumped the two large wires and the fan does come on. I tested the green and white wire for a ground with the A/C on and it does not show a ground at all. I...
Forum: Electronics
08-17-2003, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,967
Posted By 87SC/SS

Cooling fan not running

Hello all,
I'm having a problem getting my cooling fan running in my 1991 Camaro RS 3.1L V6. I checked the relay and it works and even replaced it with a new relay. All of the below was is tested at...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-08-2003, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By 87SC/SS

Tony, what kind of iginition are you using? If...

Tony, what kind of iginition are you using? If your not using the stock quadrajet and the distributor is a vacuum distributor that doesnt utilize the ESC (electronic spark controller) then you'll...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-08-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By 87SC/SS

Car won't crank, don't think its VATS... any ideas?

Hey guys,
I have a '91 Camaro RS 3.1L. I bought it without a motor but it had the stock ECM and wiring harness. I bought a junkyard 3.1 out of another '91 RS. After installing the engine and...
Forum: V6
06-08-2003, 02:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By 87SC/SS

Don't think its VATS, any ideas?

Hey guys,
I don't know how many of you read my last post about my '91 Camaro RS 3.1L not cranking. So for those that didn't... The car cranks fine without the computer hooked up, however once I...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-07-2003, 12:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,756
Posted By 87SC/SS

Hey sign me up for one of those! I've been trying...

Hey sign me up for one of those! I've been trying to figure out something to switch bin's on-the-fly for a while, the only thing I came up with is a device from JDR that you plug in place of the prom...
Forum: V6
06-02-2003, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By 87SC/SS

Ok well, I broke down and bought a subscription...

Ok well, I broke down and bought a subscription to the Alldata DIY site. I think it is VATS, I thought the VATS only cut off fuel but it cuts off both fuel injectors and starter operation. I know I...
Forum: V6
06-02-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By 87SC/SS

LOL thanks Tom but I figured out how to...

LOL thanks Tom but I figured out how to remove/install the starter. I don't think its the neutral safety switch because its in park first of all and why would it crank with the computer disconencted....
Forum: V6
06-02-2003, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By 87SC/SS

Did you check the timing, and are you sure all...

Did you check the timing, and are you sure all the correct wires go to the correct connections on the distributor and plugs. Does it try to start meaning does it pop or sputter?
Forum: V6
06-02-2003, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By 87SC/SS

The car already had all the stock electronics in...

The car already had all the stock electronics in it. All I did was put the hard parts for the EFI (intake, runners, plenum, tb, etc.) from another '91 3.1L MPFI Camaro in. The only difference between...
Forum: V6
06-01-2003, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By 87SC/SS

Without any more info, I would check to make sure...

Without any more info, I would check to make sure power is actually getting to the distributor and coil. You changed your wires, cap and rotor; are you sure your timing is correct, are all the wires...
Forum: V6
06-01-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By 87SC/SS

Cranks only when computer is disconnected... HeLp!?!?

Hello all,
Well for those of you that remember I posted a few topics on turbocharging 3.4 DOHC, and 4.3L V-6's. Come to find out it would cost lots of money and create the need for lots of...
Forum: V6
01-14-2003, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By 87SC/SS

OK, I will as soon as I get the motor in. I have...

OK, I will as soon as I get the motor in. I have to rebuild a 4.3 for my dad's Blazer then I'll get his, so as soon as I get that in I'll post the pics. I have another 4.3 that I already tore down...
Forum: V6
01-14-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By 87SC/SS

Well the problem being at the moment that I don't...

Well the problem being at the moment that I don't have a fuel rail for this system. I'll have to track one down, then I think I can use a set of injectors from a TPI off of an L98. I believe their...
Forum: V6
01-13-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By 87SC/SS

To clear that up, AmorgetRS is right. The...

To clear that up, AmorgetRS is right. The engine's actual CR before boost will be as close to 8.5:1 CR as possible while keeping a .045 quench. The 13:1 is what the engine will realize at full boost...
Forum: V6
01-12-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By 87SC/SS

Well, I think I've decided on an alternative...

Well, I think I've decided on an alternative engine. I don't have the $$ right now to go with a 3.4 DOHC. I do however have a couple of 4.3's lying around that don't have a home. I have a CPI intake...
Forum: V6
01-08-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By 87SC/SS

Yes I'm definately intercooling the car. I'm...

Yes I'm definately intercooling the car. I'm going to build a custom ram air hood that instead of ramming air into the engine it will ram it through an intercooler. If necessary I might engineer a...
Forum: V6
01-08-2003, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By 87SC/SS

3.1 Turbo Idea Revised - Cont'd

Hey guys, I'm on vacation in San Fransico and just now found a internet connection for my laptop. Apparently my previous thread was closed. So for those of you that were interested in the...
Forum: V6
01-03-2003, 07:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 909
Posted By 87SC/SS

How much $? :hail:

How much $? :hail:
Forum: V6
01-02-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 909
Posted By 87SC/SS

Ok I have to know the outcome of this one. ...

Ok I have to know the outcome of this one. Someone post it after sunday... BTW is it me or did it become a little bit too hostile in here? I'm like the king of GM and Ford rivalry, but I think we...
Forum: V6
12-31-2002, 02:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 909
Posted By 87SC/SS

Thanks Pat, I think it'll fit. If a small block...

Thanks Pat, I think it'll fit. If a small block is 21" then the DOHC is only 3" larger, but I'm sure a BBC is larger than the DOHC by 1-2" and plenty of people have stuffed on in 3rd gens.

Tom, I...
Forum: V6
12-31-2002, 08:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 909
Posted By 87SC/SS

Thats what I was thinking. Does anyone have the...

Thats what I was thinking. Does anyone have the dimensions of one of those engines with the heads on it? I think the motor might fit but exhaust manifolds/headers might be a different story. Well I...
Forum: V6
12-30-2002, 11:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 909
Posted By 87SC/SS

I was planning on using the stock 700R4 tranny. I...

I was planning on using the stock 700R4 tranny. I got my information on the DOHC engines from here: http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/34Performance/dohc.html
It says in there that they had forged...
Forum: V6
12-30-2002, 04:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 909
Posted By 87SC/SS

Turbo 3.1 - revised idea, need input...

Ok I've decided i'm definately turbocharging whatever V6 I put in this car. (92 RS 3.1L for those that haven't read previous threads). I know I can build a turbo 3.1 using the computer froma syclone...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-01-2002, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 713
Posted By 87SC/SS

The Typhoon/Syclone computer will work fine with...

The Typhoon/Syclone computer will work fine with the 3.1's stock wiring harness and fuel injection? I don't know a whole lot about the turbo trucks so I don't know whether their PFI or TBI or what......
Forum: DIY PROM
12-01-2002, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 713
Posted By 87SC/SS

DIS. Is that Distributorless Ignition System? And...

DIS. Is that Distributorless Ignition System? And if so will that work with the 3.1s distributor? Too many variables my heads gonna explode! I am however happy to hear that i don't need to buy all...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-01-2002, 12:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 713
Posted By 87SC/SS

So for running the $8F mask would I need all the...

So for running the $8F mask would I need all the sensors off of a 89-90 Turbo Grandprix? My biggest question is on how to get the computer to recognize a higher than 100kpa vacuum, or boost rather....
Forum: DIY PROM
11-30-2002, 12:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 713
Posted By 87SC/SS

R&D for 3.1 Turbo

Hey all... I've recently acquired a 91 RS with a 3.1L. I already have a blown carburated V-8 Camaro, so I'm not new to forced induction. I am however new to ECM tuning. On a carb its not hard just...
Forum: V6
11-15-2002, 05:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,119
Posted By 87SC/SS

Cool, thanks. I just acquired a 91 RS with a 3.1...

Cool, thanks. I just acquired a 91 RS with a 3.1 as a toy car, so I figured I'd put in a performance cam, port the heads and intake, etc. But I didn't know what to do for a chip other than a carb,...
Forum: V6
11-14-2002, 03:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,119
Posted By 87SC/SS

What kind of PROM programmer is used and what...

What kind of PROM programmer is used and what kind of PROM chips are used?
Forum: V6
11-13-2002, 04:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,119
Posted By 87SC/SS

Anything out for the 3.1's?

Anything out for the 3.1's?
Forum: V6
11-13-2002, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By 87SC/SS

V6 Head Specs?

Does anyone happen to know what the 3.1L V6 valve sizes, combustion chamber cc's, and cam specs are. Any answers to the above questions would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Brian
Forum: V6
11-12-2002, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By 87SC/SS

Found the info... ...

Found the info...
https://www.thirdgen.org/oldarchives/board14/messages/489.htm
But I'm afraid thats way more $ than I want to put into this project... I think I'll just try to rig a turbo 2.8,...
Forum: V6
11-11-2002, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By 87SC/SS

What motor/tranny was put in the 89 TTA, is it...

What motor/tranny was put in the 89 TTA, is it different than the buick turbo motors? Even if I can't get a TTA motor I'm sure I could build something close to it like a standard low compression 3.8...
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