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Forum: Pacific Region
08-31-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

If you are replacing your rocker studs with screw in type you don't need self aligning rockers you just use guide plates and any roller rocker that will fit in centre bolt heads. Or the shaft roller...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-31-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

No speed shops here either.My local reconditioners can get me almost anything but at a price!! So I purchase what I can here Auckland to Invercargil and Trademe etc but it comes down to the cost, and...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-30-2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

Seems like a good solid engine to start with.You won't be able to choose your cam yet until you know what pistons are in it and your deck height. you really need 10.0 to 10.5 comp ratio to run the...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 34,067
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Can you check my vortec swap list and cam advice please

Geoff, I have a pushrod checker
Simon
Forum: Pacific Region
08-29-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

Is your vortec engine 96-2002? if it is then you need a vortec specific intake, I hope your air gap intake is not std sbc, but if it is and it fits then your heads are not vortec. Bolt pattern and...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-29-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

3/8" unc
Forum: Pacific Region
08-29-2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

Hey, I doubled my Hp swapping a 355 for a 305 but come warrant time I
tell them its still the original 305 if they ask and they cant tell the difference. Rules for certifying say any more than 20% ...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-23-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

Geoff, I've never been into a 700r4 as both of ours are fine. But as I am also building a fully forged 350 chasing 500hp for my Z28and the current tranny won't be man enough for the job, so I've had...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-23-2014, 05:33 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 20,054
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Calling all KIWI'S

Hey Geoff, I'm not far from you in Nelson, Built my own 355 vortec headed TPI and love the fabulous torque and power of this engine. If I can be of any help let me know as I do a bit of work on...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 88 Iroc Frying ignition modules, why?

Just had a thought, the A.I.R pump is still there but disconnected. It would be real easy to run a hose from it and constantly blow air onto the rear underside of the dizzy to cool the module to...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 88 Iroc Frying ignition modules, why?

Will check the grounds and battery earthing etc, never had any problems there. Am running new stock coil, ac delco stock module and have just ordered some heat sink compound to go under it. Am...
Forum: TPI
03-13-2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 88 Iroc Frying ignition modules, why?

Hi Irocblast, yes am using the dielectric grease, cleaning area underneath etc etc and the car runs perfectly until it fries the module. last one lasted 4 months, and there is no lead up issue for...
Forum: TPI
03-11-2014, 03:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Z28NZ

88 Iroc Frying ignition modules, why?

Have toasted 3 now to date in 2 years and the frequency of the failures keeps closing up. From my research on this site the suggestion is wrong plug types can cause this? I have replaced, coil,...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,220
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: TPI roller cam, is ok to run a carb on?

Thanks for that Orr, a tpi cam it is then!
Forum: TPI
05-06-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,220
Posted By Z28NZ

TPI roller cam, is ok to run a carb on?

Hi all, am presently building my first roller cam engine (retro fitted to flat tappit block) and am not 100% sure what the end usage will be for yet, ie, 3rd gen or 60's Impala.I want to keep my...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-11-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,444
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 82-92 T/A Parts ,c5 brake,wilwood

BlwnSS I have replied to your PM
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-10-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,444
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 82-92 T/A Parts ,c5 brake,wilwood

I'd happily take the C5 brackets for your price of $80 shipped to 97230
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-08-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: parted out 85 camaro

Hi, yes I need the piece on the door as well. Yes I live in New Zealand. Yes I asked for a shipping quote to Portland 97230, this is my freight forwarding address that I ship to in the USA and then...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-07-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: parted out 85 camaro

Hi I am definately interested in the passenger side rocker panel gfx and matching door sill. I know its long but would you ship it at my cost?
Price and shipping to 97230 please
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-18-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: parting out 1987 iroc z28 tpi auto

throttle body $50 shipped



Hi, what is the throttle body shaft like? Any play in it?
Forum: TPI
02-04-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,415
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Tuned Port with Vortec heads... question

Yeah I think you are in the ballpark at 8 degrees of timing, I've milled 25 thou off my heads and run 10 degrees with 95 fuel and 0 deck height so my comp is about 11to 1 and absolutely no...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,415
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Tuned Port with Vortec heads... question

Have done this conversion as well, stock vortec heads on a 355 block, same 3817 base, stock plenum and throttle body and runners, 24lb bosch 3's and upon start up ran as you describe yours. I found...
Forum: TPI
01-30-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,415
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Tuned Port with Vortec heads... question

Are you running a Vortec baseplate?
Forum: TPI
01-24-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Am pleased to say the car is finally running and very nicely too with a $52 ebay dizzy which I couldnt fault as the stock GM cap fits it perfectly. New plenum and throttle body gaskets and blanked...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-23-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,533
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Parting out 85 IROC

[quote=scottyroc;5370046]Parting out a 1985 Camaro Z28 IROC, not a car that is road worthy but will sell the car less the parts listed as gone/not for sale.

I am the second owner and have owned...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-23-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 901
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 86 z28 partout

[quote=nick86z28;5468526]Trying to get rid of excess parts/ part car

front end collison

Hi, are you parting out this car? I'm after a passenger side lower ground effects that covers the...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-19-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,623
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 89 IROC-Z part out

Hi, am after the passenger side ground effects rocker panel moulding that runs from rear of front wheel arch to front of rear wheel arch. If its decent price and shipping please to 97230
Cheers Simon
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-19-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,749
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: parting out 1986 iroc z28 tpi auto

Hi, am after passenger side rocker panel ground effect moulding if its decent, price and shipping to 97230 please, cheers
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-12-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 87-92 Small cap TPI distributor

Hi, I will take it.I have paypal, pm me with your details. shipping is to 97230
Cheers Simon
Forum: TPI
01-12-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Finally, having found the time to work on her, I have found two things that I think are contributing to the running issues of the car. I pulled the plenum off to check the EGR valve which was ok (...
Forum: TPI
12-30-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 20,656
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Siamesed TPI Formula Project

Something for you to digest re comp ratios, my 355 is zero decked with flat top pistons with 4 valve relliefs and iron vortec heads machined off .025 to give 60cc chambers and I run a Felpro .039...
Forum: TPI
11-24-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Just wondering how long it took you to determine this?
Cheers Simon
Forum: TPI
11-24-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Well so far the injectors all ohmn out at 16.6 each which I think is perfectly normal. Checked plug leads for orientation and they all go to correct cylinders. Fuel pressure is normal 38-45 psi...
Forum: TPI
11-23-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Why would it overheat? My LB9 had the EGR Valve removed and now my 355 vortec does'nt have one either with no overheating issues.I like it that my engine breathes fuel and air only, not dirty exhaust...
Forum: TPI
11-21-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Yeah, I'm thinking a stuck open EGR could make it run like this, I think I'll get rid of it, no emission rules here, I'll see what I find this weekend, cheers
Forum: TPI
11-20-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

OK I'll get into the fuel side of things this weekend and see how I go. Its just so odd that it completely changed from running perfect to horrible like the flick of a switch.Thanks everyone I'll...
Forum: TPI
11-16-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Have had no luck with sorting this problem. Replaced IAC and reset etc, replaced TPS and tested idle voltage with smooth voltage increase across the range, tried another MAF I had and checked for...
Forum: TPI
09-27-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Thanks JP, I'll start with those two and let you know how I get on
Cheers Simon
Forum: TPI
09-26-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By Z28NZ

Help! 88 Iroc Vert runs like sh**!

Hi all, my GF purchased an immaculate 88 Iroc convertible 6months ago and it has run and started as sweet as a nut till yesterday, when after having not been run for two weeks, she started it and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-07-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: TPI parts f/s SLP, lots of parts available

Emailed you regarding the runners, on your above address,no reply yet, this was touted as being a faster method of communication?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Slow oil feed to rockers?

Perhaps the time it takes to get oil there is not an issue then, maybe i need to find out why so noisey until the oil gets there, makes me think my lifters are dodgy, have got some crane antipump...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Slow oil feed to rockers?

Yeah well 90 seconds just seems way too long to me to get any lube to the rockers and they are real noisey until the oil gets there. My brother inlaw has an 85 Iroc 305 and it doesnt make any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Slow oil feed to rockers?

Anyone got an opinion on this?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Z28NZ

Slow oil feed to rockers?

Hi all, have an issue with my rebuilt 355 that has has been there from the initial start up and now has a 1000 miles on it and is still the same, ie from a cold start it takes 1 to 2 mins for the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-02-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,074
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: 1985 TA parts car for sale

Hi, am interested in the proportioning valve if it has a disc rear end. Would you consider shipping internationally to 7011 New Zealand, and if so whats your price please to do this. Cheers
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-02-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: TPI parts, harness, injectors etc will ship intl

I would take the runners if the shipping to 7011 New Zealand is not too outrageous, ie max around 50 usd
Forum: TPI
03-22-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 355 Tpi starting issues

Yep, starter shot, confirmed by an auto sparky. Was the original starter off the original 305 so 27 years not a bad run and I guess the high comp 355 now in it was too much for it. Hitachi mini...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: Help! 355 Tpi starting issues

No, Battery has tested fine
Forum: TPI
03-20-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Z28NZ

Help! 355 Tpi starting issues

Long story short.Car was rear ended and is in the panel shop, driven there no issues, they rang, car is done but died and wont start so off I go to take a look and yes it is as they say. My findings...
Forum: TPI
03-16-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By Z28NZ

Re: SLP Runner Porting - Advice Needed

Running an XE268h cam in my rebuilt 355 and am absolutely stoked with it, no vices and will pull from 1000rpm in top with stump pulling power and as sweet as around town.Got 1.6 rockers so nearly...
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