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Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,978
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: How many original owners?

Purchased loaded Iroc in February 1987 delivery delayed until June due to strike. Dark met. Red Saddle interior 305 5-speed, 355, then 388 stroker. Two kids through college and a big wedding. Time...
Forum: South East Region
12-05-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,215
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Anyone from NC?

Connect with Pocket, he's a wealth of information! I am sure he could steer you in the right direction.
Forum: Electronics
01-22-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,524
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: ALTERNATOR POST TOO CLOSE TO ALUM VALVE COVERS..IDEAS?

Easiest way would be to be to use a dog leg offset. Why take units apart? That would put the post connector away from the side of the cover. It should be easy enough to fabricate.
Forum: TPI
01-14-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,072
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: MAF question 2016 To Replace or Not to Replace?

I have a great Bosch MAF from my 87 ( I am original owner but this is not original Bosch unit that came with my car). It has been ported and the screens removed. I can send photos to verify and you...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-02-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,951
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: My Iroc will be in the movie "CRUISE"

Just my two cents, way over thinking this... Let's just be happy for this lucky guy!
Forum: Body
12-29-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,461
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Damn shame, but love will do that.......!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-21-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,951
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: My Iroc will be in the movie "CRUISE"

Where are you on Long Island?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-18-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,951
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: My Iroc will be in the movie "CRUISE"

Lucky you! Why do you have a grey interior with gold wheels. I have a 1987 Dark Metallic Red with Saddle Interior with gold wheels (original owner) I am also from Long Island but bailed to NC 25...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,993
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

I am curious on image 6, it appears the two center holes have incomplete threads. This usually happens when the wrong size tap drill is used. It appears the tap drill used was too large netting this...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-29-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: motor smoking

Sounds like your valve seals are shot. Worn valves seals allow small amount of oil to leakdown while car is not running. Upon startup this oil takes a few seconds/minutes to burn out of the...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-25-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,878
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Just bought first Camaro Iroc-Z

Best of luck to you! I am the proud and ORIGINAL owner of a 1987 dark metallic red/saddle 1887 IROC. Original 305 TPI/ 5-speed car. I ordered in February of 1987 and took delivery June 1 due to...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-21-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 481
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: manual window conversion wanted!

Why?
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,599
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Sorry, I should have checked history.
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,599
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Why???Except for originality, again I ask why would you want to run Gatorbacks? I am original owner of an '87 and one set of Goodyear's was enough for me. Back in the day I ran nothing but Dunlop...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-20-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: wtb: as&m or tpi large tube intake runners

87oldschool again,
I also have a ported and polished plenum with Corvette distributor cover ( aluminum to match plenum, not plastic) and polished fuel rails with an Accel Adjustable Fuel Pressure...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-20-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: wtb: as&m or tpi large tube intake runners

I have a set of MINT, AS&M semi-siamized runners with a satin black HPC coating. These are large tube design. If you are serious, I would be happy to send you a variety of images. I've got the bills...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-17-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,795
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: The end of an era..or is it?

You must be using an aftermarket K-member? Even with a non-factory unit is there enough clearance?
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-13-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 24,579
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Reliving good old memories - 82 T/A and 91 Firebird (pic heavy)

Great dream, never stop following them....kudos!
Forum: TPI
09-05-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Slp runners discontinued?

Striker27 I am 87Oldschool please see my Aug 7 response in above thread. I have an excellent set of Arizona Speed and Marine large tube semi siamized runners finished in HPC satin black. I have...
Forum: History / Originality
09-02-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,599
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

No impression taken....LOL back at you! There is something to be said about being the first and only owner of one of these fine cars. I have no plans to let it loose, hell maybe I will be buried in...
Forum: History / Originality
08-31-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,599
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Chazman I don't disagree with you for authenticity and all the purists keeping the cars factory stock. Gatorbacks would be the way to go. As an original owner I used up the first set of factory...
Forum: History / Originality
08-31-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,599
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Sorry, you can't say Gatorbacks and Dunlops in the same sentence! The Gatorback's were terrible in the rain and did not hook anywhere near the D40's. Why the 10-12 sets.....,well its a 200,000 mile...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Slp runners discontinued?

They are quite rare I had them on my 388 for years and they still look new. I have over $500 in them with the HPC satin black finish. They were carefully packed and off the car since 1999! I would...
Forum: TPI
08-06-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Slp runners discontinued?

You locked into SLP? I have a set of semi-siamized aluminum large tube Arizona Speed and Marine runners coated in HPC satin black finish......?
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-06-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,379
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: the ppls build: version 6.0

Not to be a buzz kill, do you not see the vertical crack in the bore at the 8 o'clock position?
Clearly this will need to be re-sleeved......honing not an option-
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,795
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: The end of an era..or is it?

That video was painful to watch....crane operator seemed to enjoy it, seemed to actually
shake his grapple as if to say "gotcha" the guy had NO RESPECT!
On another note, how long did you run your...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,795
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: The end of an era..or is it?

So sad, I am also an original owner that would kill me....The work and care you put into that was obvious even in the carnage! Just remember the Phoenix.....maybe that's what you need to call the...
Forum: Body
08-01-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,461
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Wow....graduated in '69 so no 3rd gen for me! Bought my '87 IROC new June of '87 (3 month delay with strike) getting ready for 4th engine swap... Still love my car and this site is fantastic! ...
Forum: Brakes
07-28-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,659
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: PBR brakes from 4th gen on my '91?

Front or rear you will want to measure (mic up) rotor thickness and compare with minimum
thickness's stamped on rotors. Getting rotors that have been re-surfaced (cut) a couple will render them...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,272
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: a few pics of my 3000 horsepower iroc-z

Where to you run? Would love to see the car in action. For years I ran around Div. 1 NHRA in Super Comp and Comp Elim...could never stand running to an index though-
Again, kudos the car/color is...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,272
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: a few pics of my 3000 horsepower iroc-z

You cut a mean light.....you seem to really hook up well, hard to believe no wheelie bars???
Interesting using exhaust pressure to keep the front down. Kudos to you and your team Ray the car is...
Forum: History / Originality
07-21-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,522
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: 1985 Yellow Iroc 91k miles all original(mini-restoration)

Very nice buy- I am original owner of 87 IROC and put Gale Banks exhaust within the first month of buying mine (ordered car in March, delivered June of '87). I put 217,00 awesome sounding miles on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,272
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: a few pics of my 3000 horsepower iroc-z

Awesome build, sick ride how about some specs?
Displacement?
60 ft
ET
MPH I assume 1/4 ?
Last....I hope you put a serious hurt on that silver Mustang-Photo #6!
Thanks!
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
07-21-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,109
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Stock K-Member Modified for A/C ~ $150

Do you still have the cross member? How much clearance was there with the low mount corvette ac unit. Were you running stock exhaust manifolds or headers when you were using the factory piece.
Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-20-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 741
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Complete 305 tpi motor $200

Not my intention, no one trying to hijack another's post, just trying to help another member out. Isn't that the point of this forum? Wasn't trying to offend anyone....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 79,296
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: They bored my 350 60 over.... now what do i do ??

Just FYI, I ran a 11:2 CR aluminum head (AFR)388 on the street for 159,000 miles without any overheating . But as stated (for peace of mind/insurance-assurance)before building have the block sonic...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-20-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,200
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: anybody here build ls swap harnesses?

Just to add my two cents.... I had lunch with Pocket on Friday and saw this harness in the box prior to install. He does amazingly clean and professional work. Starting with a purpose built harness...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-20-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 741
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Complete 305 tpi motor $200

I have a ported, de-screened BOSCH MAF if you are interested from my 1987 IROC it is a BOSCH part not an aftermarket Chinese replacement I can send pictures if interested. It was sold to another TGO...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
07-19-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 71
[For Sale] LSX parts-AZ
Views: 4,740
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: LSX parts-AZ

Wheels are outstanding they look like they are off of a BMW 97-03 540 or 740 sport?
Can you please tell me what/where they are from?
Thanks,
Carl
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-18-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,112
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Erson Cam's Review

Why no mention of Lunati???
Forum: History / Originality
07-16-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,599
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Hell no back in the day ran NOTHING but DUNLOP D40 M2's I bet I put at least 10-12 sets on the rear. Great tire for 15k miles..... for some reason I always got more mileage out of the fronts? I also...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-16-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Need Oil cooler Lines

Just took pictures, send me a phone # and I will text. I will have to dig out the Modine cooler tomorrow.
Carl
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-16-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Need Oil cooler Lines

I have the lines you are looking for off of my 1987 IROC. In addition, I have a mint Modine
oil cooler that mounts between the block and the oil filter. If seriously interested I will send a photo....
Forum: South East Region
07-14-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,215
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Anyone from NC?

Hi Phanormtthrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr or, as the kids say today "Whatever'......shot me your contact phone and I will call you sometime during the day. Let me know what's the best time to reach you. I'd...
Forum: South East Region
07-14-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,215
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Anyone from NC?

Wow, what is your handle....? 87Oldschool here outside of Greensboro, NC I am in Raleigh 3-4 times a month.
Iv'e got an 87 IROC too, I bought it new in '87 with ALL the good stuff . Getting ready...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-14-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,200
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: anybody here build ls swap harnesses?

Hi Jon it's Carl, 87Oldschool in Jamestown. Sorry we have not connected yet I have been traveling a lot for work. Any chance we can connect this week, maybe see what you have and grab some lunch?...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-04-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Posi/Disk and wheels wanted

I think I saw two sets of these advertised on Craigslist in the Greensboro, NC listings under
auto parts search Camaro, good luck.
87Oldschool
Forum: Car Audio
07-02-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 21,935
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Any interest in Custom fiberglass speaker pods?

I would be interested if they would work with '87 Iroc?
87Oldschool
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-22-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: Mass air flow sensor!

I have a working Bosch ported MAF with screens removed as well. Its was my 87 IROC but it was replaced with the Bosch factory replacement...it looks like new, pictures available send me your phone...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-22-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By 87oldschool

Re: roller rockers 1.6 wanted not aluminum

Hi I have a full set of Comp Cams Roller Tip Rockers in a 1:52 Ratio. Additionally, I have a half set (8) of the 1:6 Ratio I ran on the exhaust valves. These are used in great shape and in the...
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