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Forum: Brakes
04-13-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 284
Posted By jdracer13

Firewall Mount Tilton / Wilwood Pedal Assembly

Has anyone put a firewall mount pedal assembly in an fbody? I saw that DSE did this but it looked like it was pretty work intensive. I am currently camber limited by the stock master cylinder and...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
10-11-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 175
Posted By jdracer13

WTB Forged 18x10 Wheels

Looking to buy a set of forged CCW’s, Welds, HRE, Jongbloed, BBS, etc wheels. Pretty sure I need to be in the 6.5” backspace area for the wheels.

I’m located in the Pittsburgh (PA) region and...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-16-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

I figured it has been a long time since I have updated this. This is the car now, it now has UMI weight jacks, rod ends swedge tubes for the rear lower control arms and an aluminum hex bar with rod...
Forum: Fabrication
04-23-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,403
Posted By jdracer13

Re: 8.8 fabrication

Looks good! Did you happen to check clearance at full bump? I may have missed it, but what TQ arm are you planning on running?
Forum: Fabrication
04-21-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,403
Posted By jdracer13

Re: 8.8 fabrication

I did the same thing. Tig'd with stainless filler ER309L. No issues thus far with 245 slicks. I used a SN95 rear which required some changes to the Hiltsy mount but did not need to change or modify...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,047
Posted By jdracer13

Re: 8.8 with UMI adjustable torque arm problems

If you measure the distance from center line of the pinion to the center of the bolt holes this can tell you how far the TQ has shifted to the drivers side. I can provide this measurement if need...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-12-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

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Early Stages of the Hiltsy Mount...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-30-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Hi everyone,

A lot has happened since I last posted a few weeks ago. I firstly took a 1985 C20 pickup with a fresh engine on a 1,200 mile road trip from Greenville, SC with minimal trouble, I...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-06-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Sorry for the long delay in updating the car is still in PA, however that should be changing soon. I currently have a plan in motion to pick it up at the end of April, since my last post in Dec. of...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-15-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Thanks, I am not sure what exactly what I want to do. I do know I am going to be changing dampers soon and doing something so I can adjust my ride height.

I didn't realize how close I am to...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-13-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Sorry for not updating in a long time. Long story short I am now in SC rather than MI for good now. I just bought a house and I will be bringing my car down very soon. I just need to finish...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-11-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Picked up a 2" bolt on Harwood cowl today and also a set of the c4 sawblades all for a grand total of $200. Ill be back in PGH in a few weeks to work on some stuff.
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-09-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Autocross in MI

I checked the SCCA website and the closest thing for solo was in Toledo. I am currently in Jackson. I miss how close I was to Pitt Race, which had autocross every other week plus they had a match...
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-09-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Autocross in MI

That's kind of a bummer. I guess I'm going to be drag racing then. I'm an hour from Milan.
Forum: Members Camaros
02-09-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

I am just using the standard cheap Headman Header LT's. you can run any gen1 sbc headers with the car.

if you have any more questions feel free to ask.
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-08-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By jdracer13

Autocross in MI

Just moved to MI and I am looking for autocross events in the area. The closest I have found was an SCCA event that is in Toledo. I am in Jackson, MI I am fine with an hour or so drive and it also...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-08-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Here are some things that I have been pondering since I am about 300 miles from my car right now and will be for a few more months until I can get it to MI.

I'm picking up a set of 17" saw blades...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-30-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,018
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Help!!! C5 zo6 wheels

C5 Z06 wheels are typically 17x9.5" in the front and 18x10.5" in the rear. You will need a 2 inch spacer as long as they are these wheels. I would suggest a 295 rear to make sure there are no...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-29-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,075
Posted By jdracer13

Re: carb LT1 swap parts

After doing the LT1 carb swap I would suggest having your heads re-drilled for the gen 1 sbc bolt pattern, this really helps as far as intake selection which is huge. Also just have a shop weld your...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-29-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Yeah definitely Let me know how much your friend wants for the FiTech system let me know. I am working for one of the big 3 that is all I can say.

I'll definitley have check out the MIbody...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-29-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

I just graudauted from college and just moved to MI to work for an auto manufacturer as a Calibration Engineer for automatic transmissions.

I have a Super Victor I am working on porting it. I am...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-19-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

The CAM class is pretty cool. I get slightly upset when there are guys running other classes that should be running CAM but who is to tell them what to do. I am pretty pumped to put on a set of ZO6...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-11-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Here are my two cars that I raced today at the track, and also my buddies Torino,
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Forum: Members Camaros
08-14-2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,091
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Where are all the sport coupes?

I autocross this one built LT1 and t56 swapped in....
Forum: Members Camaros
08-14-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Car is all done and inspected I took it to a local autocross this past weekend. Please enjoy the pics. Any questions or comments please feel free. I plan on putting on c6 vette brakes (JL9). I...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-09-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

A six pot front brake setup is in the work to fit under the ZR1's I am quite excited about this. Hopefully I will have it done before spring. I am scrapping the GTO brake setup I dont like how the...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-11-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Engine is in and running needs a few things finished till its road worthy.
http://vid1355.photobucket.com/albums/q715/jarhead4411/82D67BA6-6B18-4F90-9F32-25B86D722E4B_zps5coohxot.mp4
Forum: North East Region
10-14-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 50,265
Posted By jdracer13

Re: PIttsburgh

The car show is happening this Saturday Oct. 17 if you're interested PM me. It is in support of our formula SAE team and the Feel Your Boobies Foundation.
Forum: North East Region
09-03-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 50,265
Posted By jdracer13

Re: PIttsburgh

Thanks for the help guys I decided to finish my car. I have about a good weekend worth of work left till its done. Pitt should be having a car show in late september early october on Bigelow I will...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-30-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Well the engine has been finished and dyno'd, and in the car. It made 470hp and 420 ft*lbs of torque which is pretty good for having mild bowl work done to the heads and the the gm 847 cam with...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-29-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

The build is back on track I hope to have it done is the next month, sold my 408 mustang and want to finish this.

List of things I have bought in the past two weeks:

UMI sfc's
New Blower...
Forum: North East Region
05-30-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 50,265
Posted By jdracer13

Re: PIttsburgh

I noticed that a few years ago when I was looking for one to build. I have it and it is too nice not to mention on jack stands, to try to drive every day.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-30-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,165
Posted By jdracer13

Re: 1989 Iroc-Z28

Still have the car if so PM me.
Forum: North East Region
05-30-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 50,265
Posted By jdracer13

Re: PIttsburgh

Anyone in the area looking to get rid of a third gen? Mainly looking for a driver doesn't need to be perfect, but I prefer minimal rust. I have $4k in hand pm me with details. Thanks.
Forum: Camaros Wanted
04-19-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By jdracer13

WTT 1994 Mustang GT T56 Built 408W

1994 Mustang GT nice interior no rust, never wrecked, some of the white paint is pealing at the B pillar on the drivers side. Body has about 125K trans and engine should have around 14K miles at...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-19-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 0
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Views: 363
Posted By jdracer13

delete

delete me
Forum: Members Camaros
02-17-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,178
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Third gen on a college kids budget

What are your long range goals for the car - build philosophy(stick to it)? <--This and $$$ is the quickest way to ruin for a lot of folks, you might be the exception. Do you have long term...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-17-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,178
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Third gen on a college kids budget

The LT1 is a good engine to work with and you can install a carb and distributor easily, nearly identical heads as the vortec and make very good power. If you have any questions PM me. I am also a...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-17-2015, 02:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Also need to get a new blower motor for the heater box, motor mounts, lower seat beats 4th gen, black clothe for the head liner, J51 rotors for the front, ARP front wheel studs, trans cross member,...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-17-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

It has been forever and I feel that I should give a small update.

The car is not being abanoned I am slowly working through stuff. Next on my list is to port the head which I have not had time...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-28-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

I had to pass on that car. It needed at least floor pans and some other mechanical issues fixed along with completely stripped down to bare metal and resprayed.

Anyways work is slow on the...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-21-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Nothing important
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-16-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By jdracer13

Re: 305 to lt1 help

I agree to a point. It may be a wash depending on how he wants to go about it. I was in a similar situation, I did not want to limit myself to the single bowtie Lt1 dual plane carb intake so I...
Forum: Power Adders
09-16-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 265,758
Posted By jdracer13

Re: Everyone post pics of your power adder.

Storage Shed Fresh. It was used a few times and then removed and tossed on a shelf. The dirt track racer had an issue with over shooting the corners and landing in the parking lot a few hundred feet...
Forum: Power Adders
09-16-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By jdracer13

Progressive Nitrous Controller Suggestions

I have never played with nitrous. I have been reading as much as I can lately on it. I am currently looking at the NOS Mini- 2 Stage I am looking for any input from anyone that uses that system or...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-21-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Here are the calipers.
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Forum: Members Camaros
08-21-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

I picked up some more goodies. I have also machined the one rotor into a hub for the big brake setup so far.

I got a NOS Cheater system with a Team G intake that is plumbed for nitrous. I will...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
08-11-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 926
Posted By jdracer13

Re: LT1 Electric Water Pump

Thank you I will look into them.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
07-29-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 926
Posted By jdracer13

Re: LT1 Electric Water Pump

bump
Forum: Members Camaros
07-28-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 26,190
Posted By jdracer13

Re: '82 Camaro Sport Coupe LT1 T-56 Swap

Well I have finally got the interior back in the car, and I realized I forgot to mount the bracket for the TQ arm on the floor so I need to take the back seat out and pull up some of the carpet in...
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