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Forum: Fabrication
04-29-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,726
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Oh, I see what's going on here, he's playing hard to get ;)
Forum: Members Camaros
04-29-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

Ohh, well that's a bummer. I was hoping to see a rally/LeMons hybrid IROC.lol
Forum: Members Camaros
04-29-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

If you find yourself outrunning it, try high mounting. That would really help if you were right behind another car too.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-29-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

That's a pretty BA setup man. What are you gonna do with the 20in? Roof mount?
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

What did you place in the ones you finished?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Piston damage need some opinions.

Machine shops say next week, but that's really when they want you to call and remind them.lol

One more question and I'll just be quiet and read. I know you said it was sitting; after it sat, did...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Piston damage need some opinions.

Well, at first, it sounded like detonation. But it also looks like the ring shattered
(which I suspect would happen either way). It does look like you had some molten bits moving around like grumpy...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-21-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,179
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Camaro Parts that must sell or be thrown out

If you don't sell the tail lights, price shipped to 34771?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-21-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 357 StealthRam build

Pictures mother********!!!!! lol

Got a link for that converter? I'm looking into getting a higher stall.

I'm pretty stoked to see this thing get dropped in. So cool that it's in a low mileage...
Forum: Fabrication
03-21-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,726
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Yamabond 4. Made by, you guessed it, Yamaha. Great for aluminum to aluminum surfaces, oil, heat, vibration resistant, and it sets in an hour (or less, depending). Similar to RTV.

I use it on the...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-21-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

Needs a centrifugal blower then? Route it all sneaky, they wont know...

Maybe...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-19-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

Sounds like a sneaky NOS system is in order... hehehehe
Forum: Fabrication
03-19-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 92,389
Posted By Steel Armadillo

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

I know very little about turbos, give me a size range and I'll keep my eyes peeled around here.
Forum: Fabrication
03-17-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,726
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

What did you do to it? More video!
Forum: Members Camaros
03-17-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

Chart of dyno run?
Forum: Fabrication
03-17-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 92,389
Posted By Steel Armadillo

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

What size turbo you looking for?
Forum: Body
03-15-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,201
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Repainting 87 Formula in garage paintbooth

This is cool.

May I suggest putting the filters on the intake fans on the intake side of the fan?

Simply because it will be much easier to ensure it stays sealed.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 721
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Whats the next step for my Camaro?

No. Louvered grill is legit on all white car.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-14-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 357 StealthRam build

You know, I've never had them, but I would think that it's just like anything else on the underside of the motor, except that they would have a serious ability to burn sh!t onto themselves.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-14-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 984
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: New bird, what do you think?

Interior pics?

Unf*ck the rims and lose the iron cross and it looks splendid.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-14-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 357 StealthRam build

I'm a fan of silver if you're gonna keep them clean.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 721
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Whats the next step for my Camaro?

Black eyes, paint match the handles, switch to white/clear side markers and take the door moulding off.

Rims are in good shape, I just never liked that style. Something dished would be good.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-14-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: How bad would I lose?

Spray him with nitrous? That MAY be illeagal....

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-13-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: How bad would I lose?

What's the point of racing if you already know the outcome? Say, "None."

Run him. Sounds like you're relatively in his league. Even if you lose, there's no shame, the point of racing is for one to...
Forum: Body
03-11-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,171
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Painting Issue

I love these threads, I don't know shizz about body work.
Forum: South East Region
03-11-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 969
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Florida, 4/28, Old Town Chevy event

Unfortunately, that's just a guy from the newest Dukes of Hazzard movie. He wears the armadillo armor helmet to keep the CIA from reading his mind. I just thought it went well with my user name as...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-10-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 183,422
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

If it weren't for how cool this swap is, I would SOSOSOSOSO unsubcribe from this thread. I cant stand the off topic pissing match notifications.

Either way, any progress is progress. Looking good....
Forum: Body
03-10-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,171
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Painting Issue

Grease? What?
Forum: South East Region
03-10-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 969
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Florida, 4/28, Old Town Chevy event

I may be working (Saturdays are a big deal at The Depot), But if I'm not, I'll be there. Either way I'm 20 so no worries :)
Forum: Members Camaros
03-09-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

No Sebring race. That's sacrilege.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-08-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 41,054
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 24 Hours of LeMons Build. 88 IROC

Just out of curiosity, (I know nothing of road racing) why not run an electric water pump?

Is there any racing like this in Florida? Say in, Sebring by chance?
Forum: Engine Swap
11-29-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 81,353
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Duramax Thirdgen Swap

OK, I didn't mean anything by it. Just kinda sounded that way.

Adam, this is gonna be awesome, always wanted to do one, but I've never come by a DMax cheap enough. You may have said, but what are...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-29-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 81,353
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Duramax Thirdgen Swap

Tyler, are you under the impression that DMaxs come in Fords?
Forum: Cooling
11-20-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Chocolate Milk in water system

"Chocolate milkshake" -as a lot of people call it- is oil in the coolant system for one reason or another.
Forum: Body
11-20-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,195
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: WITH or WITHOUT side body molding??????????

They do look sweet without them, but 58mark is right, they will get dented to shizz if it's a DD.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-15-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: What would you guys think?

That would look cool. But I'm not a fan of sunshade on lights just for performance's sake...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Strip-Only 350, Aluminum Heads?

Speaking of this, what Is the best way to decide on the specs for a cam?



Agreed. But I'm not sure on my head/cam combo, so I'm not sure what my stall will be (those things are stupid...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-14-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: wheel opinion needed

Both sets will need new tires. The first rims are pretty unattractive. Wider IS better so long as they don't stick out. Beat him up on the price of the second ones if you like the size. Figure in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,280
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: procomp heads

Bump this. Wondering the same. Did you end up getting them?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Strip-Only 350, Aluminum Heads?

I should have been more specific in the OP. This IS a strip-only motor, but my main goal is not to go out and set track records, I don't have the money for that. This motor will be in the car for a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-10-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,766
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Wide Tires.

Dude if you like it, that's what really matters. It's not my style, but its some seriously big meat out back. And if it performs how you want, what's not to like?

Never listen to anyone giving you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Strip-Only 350, Aluminum Heads?

I'm looking to put a set of aluminum heads on my Gen1 350. This motor will be strip only, (READ: Totally unconcerned with streetabilty). N/A carb'ed. Four Bolt. I'm not afraid of compression and will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: low budget 12 sec

I'm not sure what book that would be. However, I have to suggest anything from David Vizard.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Doctors! What is your diagnosis please...

When was the last time it got an ignition tune-up/wires plugs? If its been a while, that's a cheap and fast way to rule out that type of symptom.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: Whats this noise? (video)

I cant hear it very well here, but is that the motor trying to start that I hear, or is that just the starter spinning?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,101
Posted By Steel Armadillo

Re: 350 Swap Finally Dynoed

I'm guessing it's the 882 heads. That's what mine had. Pull a valve cover off and look for numbers. If you want more power, ditch the 882s first, they make great weights to keep things from blowing...
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