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Forum: Electronics
01-09-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 156
Posted By nosajwols

Full Wiring Harness for 1982 Z28???

My issue, the car had some rodent issues when in storage so I think it is a good idea to do a full rewire (car is basic carbed, no AC, power windows and while not stock it is stock enough wiring...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-26-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,689
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Window racer

Has anyone measured the output voltage when in use (load and no-load would be interesting)? I see it has been asked but I do not see an answer....unless I missed it.

I ask because it is the first...
Forum: Fabrication
04-11-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,253
Posted By nosajwols

Re: T-top brace bar.

What about door bars something like (Miata in this case) this in addition to your current subframe connectors? Basically tying close to the same points together(as SFC) but on a different plane??
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 845
Posted By nosajwols

Re: 84 z28 transmission doesn't match 350

In the context of transmission bell housing etc. it doesn't matter. All of those are "internally balanced" two-piece rear main seal SBCs (OK, not sure about a 327 industrial but my guess it is as...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,162
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Catching Mustang prey*video*

Be careful you do not end up with a HTA172... (street racing/stunt driving for the non-ON people).
Forum: Brakes
07-26-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Clicking noise from front driver side brakes

How rusty is the rotor, the pad could be hitting a really crusty part of the rotor.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-21-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,220
Posted By nosajwols

Re: 16" 245 50 Getting impossible to find?

225 55 16 is closer height wise (roughly .1" overall), it is a very common size and I think will look much better. The 225 50 16 while close I think will look too short.

Keep in mind that even...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-08-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,586
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Who Here Can Take On a Bike?

Assuming a race weight of around 3400 lbs (reasonable for a thirdgen) and typical thirdgen aero you will need around 800 hp at the flywheel to keep up with any modern litre bike in the 1/4. That...
Forum: Body
04-02-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,482
Posted By nosajwols

Re: T-top bar remove :(

Just the screws noted above. It may have some seam sealer under it or if it has been off before who knows what they put under it, may make it hard to remove once the screws are out.
Forum: Fabrication
03-25-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,111
Posted By nosajwols

L69 Air Cleaner Build-Rebuild

The next project on my list is a L69 air cleaner restoration, I will post up here as it goes--just waiting for warmer weather. I was going to build a custom L69 style dual snorkel from scratch but I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-23-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,336
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Why do third gens have different front/rear wheel offsets/track widths?

Zero offset was the "norm" at one time for NA, 60s, 70s and rear drive 80s. When most makers went FWD in the 80s they started changing the offset to what we see today and eventually phased it into...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-23-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,336
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Why do third gens have different front/rear wheel offsets/track widths?

THIS!

The rears are the oddballs not the fronts! The fronts will work on all four corners and have zero offset. When on the back (the fronts) they widen the track a bit in the rear but still fit...
Forum: History / Originality
01-03-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,063
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Restoration Garage Featured 3rd Gen

As others noted they typically restore not repair cars, this appears to be what the guy wanted. The expectation is a totally rust free as new car, these guys do concorse restorations. Having said...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-24-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 33,595
Posted By nosajwols

Re: lt1 T56 swap FLYWHEEL choices & other parts?

Good to know, I was just about to pull the trigger on one.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-11-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,031
Posted By nosajwols

Re: STRUT MOUNT

I think the question is without removing the strut... The above includes removing the strut.

I would think that if the car is supported by a jack stand on the lower control arm you could (the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-14-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,804
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Factory LCA Bracing?

As noted above it was for the G-Body sway bar that mounted between the two LCAs, they prevent the LCAs from collapsing when the sway bar bolts are tightened down through the LCA. My guess is either...
Forum: Body
10-14-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By nosajwols

Re: firebird firewall

For reference mine was rotted behind the distributor, below the main electrical and below the heater. I welded in replacement panels that I made myself. You must strip the interior including the dash...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-07-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 922
Views: 69,239
Posted By nosajwols

Re: 305 LB9 are slow bull

Everyone knows they are 9 second cars--distance is the variable, how many feet can they travel in 9 seconds...
Forum: Interior
10-07-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Heating/AC Blend Doors

I cleaned mine up (stripped old foam, rust, mold, mouse droppings...), repainted them and used stick on foam weatherstrip to replace the foam. Worked good.

Unless someone has some NOS items...
Forum: Cooling
10-03-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By nosajwols

Re: removing thermostat for drag strip and some weekend driving

Are you sure the thermostat is not stuck closed?

Sounds like you hard wired the fans, double check they are turning the right direction and not backwards. If they are turning backwards the car...
Forum: Body
10-03-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By nosajwols

Re: shock tower and infrastructure

I second your statement... AFAIK they are the same.
Forum: Body
10-03-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By nosajwols

Re: firebird firewall

Pics will help. In my case I had rot in the same places, I just made up patches and welded them in (after cutting out the rot).
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-01-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Test run vs a Harley

The air-cooled Harleys run in the 13 second range (1/4) with a good rider, so they are in easy striking distance for a thirdgen with some mods. With mods Harleys can go faster and of course the v-rod...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By nosajwols

Re: TH 350 Install help

It is a long-shot, but IF you can find a Monza tailstock it will be 6" and will have the torque arm mounting points.
Forum: Body
09-11-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,639
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Subframe connector installation questions

The suspension by design has "give" and is supposed to flex before the car chassis starts to deflect and bend. Now under extreme loads (cornering, hard acceleration) as we know the car chassis will...
Forum: Body
09-11-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,639
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Subframe connector installation questions

The safest way is with the suspension loaded. Before welding anything in I also recommend making sure the doors open and close right and that the gaps all look right. Just to make sure the car is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By nosajwols

Re: LT1 T56 Clutch Problems

There are better experts here than me but IMO as long as the slave and some "play" between it and the fork when the pedal is disengaged there is not much more to do. When I say play I mean it lets...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By nosajwols

Re: LT1 T56 Clutch Problems

The symptom in your last paragraph is a worn clutch on it was out.

It is possible there is an "adjustment" issue, may have caused the fast wear but I doubt it will fix the current issues.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-05-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 941
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Early model difference or body twist? Can't get Wonderbar lined up

82 is different. I though 83 on were the same. Given yours is an 83 is it at all possible it was early and had 82 front sway bar mounts??? Post up a pick and let us take a look.
Forum: Fabrication
05-30-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,323
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Fabricating Structural Components from CF/CKevlar/etc

The alignment of the fibres, weave, number of layers, type of epoxy and how well it is vacuum bagged/compressed will have a huge impact. Unless you have this all figured out structural items where...
Forum: Body
05-22-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By nosajwols

Re: ttop interchangeability

There are two main types/sizes of T-Tops for our cars, factory and C&C.

The factory ones are all the same size BUT there are some differences in the latch (early ones had a hook, later had a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-25-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,882
Posted By nosajwols

Re: bmw m parallel wheels....lowered

They fit and look really good. You might want to consider a small spacer in the front, they would look even better just out a bit more. Backs are perfect IMO.
Forum: Body
04-25-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By nosajwols

Re: door hinge bolt adjustment

Could be the odd-ball was the original door since the other two fit the same as each other. If you had to you could oblong the hole in the hinge, might be easier than drilling the spot welds.

On...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-24-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,155
Posted By nosajwols

Re: When Someone Approaches your car asking for money? What do you do?

There is no perfect answer to the situation since every situation is different.

Some points though:

-Being aware is your best bet.
-Stay away from areas this crap happens! It can happen...
Forum: Body
04-24-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By nosajwols

Re: door hinge bolt adjustment

Make sure the car is sitting on the suspension. If it is not (you did not indicate if you have it up in the air or not) you will never get the doors right.
Forum: Fabrication
04-09-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,165
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Custom Ttop Storage

I would look hard at moving the amp to one of the following locations:

-Spare tire area, if you do not have a spare.
-In the storage area "rear glovebox"
-Under passenger seat, if it will fit....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 822
Posted By nosajwols

Re: v6 for braking/handling performance??

There was a guy on here putting an eccotech in a thirdgen, lots of grief from some people in the thread but if you want things even lighter up front...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-03-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Which Torque Arm will work ?

82 is different. The transmissions were not as long (drive-shaft is longer). They came with the T10 and I think TH200, a short tail TH350 fits...

The torque arm has no weight saving holes in it...
Forum: Fabrication
04-02-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,079
Posted By nosajwols

Re: frame reinforcement... not just subframe connectors. has anyone done it?

In my research on this it appears the Miata guys have put a lot of thought into this. Here is an example of a bolt in door bar, can be done with no roll bar. There are a tonne of different brands...
Forum: Fabrication
04-02-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,079
Posted By nosajwols

Re: frame reinforcement... not just subframe connectors. has anyone done it?

My subframes are already done in a similar fashion, roll bar still made a huge difference. The subframe like that does help but in the end the reinforcement is on the same (or very close to) plane as...
Forum: Interior
03-24-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,552
Posted By nosajwols

Re: fire extinguishers

Here are some ideas I have played around with in the past:

Mount it to the dash on the passenger side right under the dash pad overhang. This will require a little reinforcement of the area. Might...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-23-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,716
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Batteries and bracket racing.

I recently switched to lithium iron (iron not ion) on my motorcycle and I have been very impressed. Dropped 90% of the weight of the old lead acid, uses the stock charging system...

They are not...
Forum: History / Originality
03-23-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,747
Posted By nosajwols

Re: 1983 5.0 HO 5 speed. Restore or restomod?

If you don't intend to "race" it I would be inclined to keep the original drivetrain. My logic, it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

That l69 restored you can drive it on...
Forum: Fabrication
03-20-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,734
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Gated manual shift plate, is it possible

I do think it is feasible (even given the challenges I noted above), the key really is to have the fake gate mounted to the transmission and the same point as the shifter (maybe a tube or other...
Forum: Fabrication
03-20-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,734
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Gated manual shift plate, is it possible

The transmission has gates but they are internal...

One challenge is that as the motor torques over the transmission and shifter will move over (rotate). If the fake gates above are in a fixed...
Forum: History / Originality
03-19-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,306
Posted By nosajwols

Re: What Original features do you like about your car ?

Shape and Handling.

Then the lack of three letter acronyms... SRS, TCS, ESC, ABS, EFI....
Forum: Fabrication
03-17-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,079
Posted By nosajwols

Re: frame reinforcement... not just subframe connectors. has anyone done it?

Here is the idea I am playing with at the moment. I am considering making the bar bolt in but have it bolt into multiple points (almost like a trellis), including where the current roll bar ties into...
Forum: Fabrication
03-16-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,079
Posted By nosajwols

Re: frame reinforcement... not just subframe connectors. has anyone done it?

I have a six point now and I am playing with the idea of removing it so the kids can ride in the back. I have subframe connectors as well...of course. Car is t-top.

What I am looking into is...
Forum: Exhaust
02-28-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,356
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Controversial catalytic converter?! HELP!!

If it is installed correctly how do they know "who" installed it or how long it has been there? I guess if it is obviously new they may ask but once it is a few months old...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-24-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,476
Posted By nosajwols

Re: Best budget sfc

If you have the skills to weld them in you can just make them for <$30 in square steel tubing.

That is budget.
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