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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-09-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,362
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Reasonably priced T56 setup

Let me see if I can find it.. Id let it go cheap as I doubt I will ever use it
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-09-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,362
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Reasonably priced T56 setup

Nice.. I had searched awhile.. I came up with mine for 600 complete bell, trans, shifter, fork, speed sensor and reverse lock out at a swapmeet. Laying there at a guys place who did nothing but 4...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-31-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,659
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Any pics of iroc lowered

Mine is dropped as well
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/729x547/80-iroc_b3e8913a4adc547db7a1651d0929cbb7ee113333.png
Forum: History / Originality
05-30-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 27,844
Posted By racerkilla

Re: 1987 IROC-Z convertible. Are 4 IROCs too many?

Nice car you picked up.. Never to many if you have the room to store them. 3rd gen value are on the rise and low mile clean iroc's are never gonna go down in value. First convert? I know what you...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-29-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Ebay headers...

look like oval port.. try remflex 2021.. I think remflex one of the best header gaskets made. I have had great results. I just put a set on my camaro this weekend
Forum: Members Camaros
05-28-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,755
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Late brothers Camaro I restored

Haven't posted in awhile. Been busy on other cars. Restored a 79 amx and started on orange cuda. Camaro still looks like how it did when I did it years ago. Still runs strong with no issues. Got a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-24-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,930
Posted By racerkilla

Re: custom t56 with long tubes crossmember with torque arm

Your cross member is how I got the idea to do mine. I actually bought the same box metal to start with using your pictures as reference. Decided I wanted to put the angle iron facing up and went from...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-23-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,930
Posted By racerkilla

Re: custom t56 with long tubes crossmember with torque arm

Hey had used a torch and vise to bend the 3/8 section at a time. I had picked up the 3/8 bar piece from tractor supply pretty cheap(I think under 20)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-02-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By racerkilla

Re: saginaw in a 92 rs

The clutch disk will not work. A saginaw is 10 spline vs I think 26 for the t5. You will lose your torque arm mount on the tail shaft so you will need to buy a different cross member that relocates...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-24-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,755
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Late brothers Camaro I restored

I used two 90 degree factory rubber hoses that hook to pre bent steel pipes from the 3.1 parts car. The steel pipes run up behind the valve cover and down the frame until in front of the motor mount....
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-19-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By racerkilla

Craiglist Brand new gm window louver

I am not sure where to put this.It is not mine and do not know the owner. It says it is a brand new in box gm window louver part number 999094. I know member look for these and wanted to share the...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-13-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,755
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Late brothers Camaro I restored

Pulled the car out of the shed today since the fall

320423 (http://s567.photobucket.com/user/racerkilla/media/camaro/IMG_2316_zps2en7085u.jpg.html)
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,853
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Stronger t5??

Same around here, your not finding a t56 in the yard. I picked mine up few years back for 700 with bellhousing and fork at swap meet. I lucked out at that price I think. As everyone else said Go t56...
Forum: History / Originality
03-29-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,125
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Who do you insure your third gen with?

I use Heacock classic. I am not sure what it cost for my iroc at 15k agreed value. I have 7 or 8 cars insured through them and it is under 700 a year. 2 cudas, duster, camaro, monte aerocoupe, vega,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By racerkilla

Re: break in oil

I used lucas 30wt break in oil on my last few builds. All have over .525 lift cams and none of them had any issues. I did have the inner springs out for break ins though. From my research the lucas...
Forum: Exhaust
03-06-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By racerkilla

Re: tough decisions here for a 91 Z28. HELP

I really like my borla system off a 4th gen, for the most part it fit pretty nice. I'm not sure how it would fit toa stock exhaust up front though.They have a plate that you adjust in the passenger...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,846
Posted By racerkilla

Re: April 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Ill second charcoalbird's 91 firebird
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-05-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 48,693
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Car of the Month Bait Thread

Here is my 85 iroc. It was my moms cars handed down to my brother.. My brother had run the car into the ground before his passing. I took ownership and did a full rebuild all in house. It is a mix...
Forum: Body
01-29-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,718
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Subframe connectors what to get? Bolt on or weld on?

I honestly went with the jegsters sfc. They are bolt in.I bolted them in as they wanted. What I liked about the jegsters were they fit very well and tucked up. They also fit against the rocker pinch...
Forum: Exhaust
01-13-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,041
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Anybody running cutouts? Wanna see pics

I run a 4th gen borla adjustable exhaust. Where the borla plate went I went with a qtp 3inch cutout....
Forum: Cooling
01-13-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,734
Posted By racerkilla

Re: single fan to dual LT1 fan conversion.

I wanted to add that I used a single fan upper shroud to cut up.. One off a 92 rs 6 cyl.
Forum: Cooling
01-12-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,734
Posted By racerkilla

Re: single fan to dual LT1 fan conversion.

I put Lt1 dual fans into my 85 iroc. I used the 3rd gen upper mount and trimmed it out. I left the part of that helps hold the hose up. On the fans I had I had to trim some so it would clear the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-19-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,513
Posted By racerkilla

Re: LT1 T56 w/ 3rd gen pedals

I run my t56 with the stock 3rd gen pedals and master. I used a 1988 cavalier slave cylinder on the trans(direct bolt on) and its larger in diameter at 1.25 then the stock t5 one. My clutch pedal is...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-17-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,046
Posted By racerkilla

Re: November 2015 COTM **Nominations**

I'll second ev305tpi
Forum: Members Camaros
10-11-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,755
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Late brothers Camaro I restored

It was a nice fall day so took a couple hour ride down by the river. Winter will be here shortly so trying to enjoy. Only picture I got.
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By racerkilla

Re: T56 swap

Very nice, I don't like seeing exhaust tips on camaros with the ground effects. Mine are tucked where you can not see them either. My setup is 3 inch homemade y pipe back to an adjustable borla 4th...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By racerkilla

Re: T56 swap

Glad to help out. I did hours and hours of research. Also you can keep the 3rd gen pedals and master if you use like a 1988 cavalier slave. It is larger in diameter at 1.25 and keep from over...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By racerkilla

Re: T56 swap

http://www.lmperformance.com/663697
Is where I bought my fidanza from... Showed up in less then a week.

Fidanza 198661 is what I used. Which worked with everything for the lt1 clutch


As for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-30-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By racerkilla

Re: T56 swap

here is the clutch

XTD Stage 3 Dual Friction Clutch Kit Camaro Z28 Pontiac Formula Trans Am 5 7L | eBay

pressure plate bolts... stock lt1 only grab the flywheel by a few threads which isn't...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-30-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By racerkilla

Re: T56 swap

My fidanza worked with a stage 3 clutch I bought for a 93-97 camaro off ebay. So any lt1 clutch kit should work since they basically all use the same pressure plate.

No way I was putting a 30lb...
Forum: Body
08-30-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,283
Posted By racerkilla

Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS

I used jegster subframe in my iroc. They are bolt in. I bolted them in and they fit very tight. I also welded them in completely. They do not hang low at all and fit snug against the rocker pinch...
Forum: Body
08-30-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,818
Posted By racerkilla

Re: What clutch pedals are used for t56 swap

I kept my 3rd gen pedals and master. For the slave I used a 1.25 cavalier from like an 88. The clutch pedal is very easy to push, doesn't over extend the pressure plate.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,710
Posted By racerkilla

Re: XTR Clutches..Good or Bad??

I think I bought and xtd stage 3 clutch for my t56 swap. It was like 229 shipped off ebay and come with a double friction clutch disk. It had a bit of chatter for the first 500 miles but now it works...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By racerkilla

Re: T56 swap

I used the fidanza aluminum flywheel. It was for a neutral balanced 2 piece rear main. It works perfect in my car and worked with a 4th gen clutch. I did buy longer arp pressure plate bolts so they...
Forum: Electronics
08-22-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,122
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Headlights flicker every 20 min

I was having this problem with my h4 lights. I would flicker on high beam after 10 minutes of driving. I think it was overheating the light switch so I ended up running the high beam lights off its...
Forum: Electronics
08-22-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By racerkilla

Re: What are these boxes (Relays?) for?

Cooling fan and fuel pump
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-22-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,004
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Polishing stock aluminum wheels...

Factory wheels have clear coat. I used paint stripper to remove mine. There is a few threads on here about members polishing wheels. I did mine and it takes 5-6 hours a wheel to make them nice.
Forum: Fabrication
08-20-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 45,986
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Extra mounting holes for crossmember

I ended up putting extra bolts in the back of my crossmember. I used a 3/8 bolt and fed it upside the rail. I cut a flat spot in the end of the threads so I could used a flat head screw driver to...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-12-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,755
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Late brothers Camaro I restored

Few camera phone pics from the other day

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Forum: Members Camaros
06-28-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,755
Posted By racerkilla

Re: Late brothers Camaro I restored

So I have the nitrous all installed, So far so good. Started with .47 jets for a 100 jet with 36 degree locked timing. Worked very well. I then went to a .53 jet for around a 120 jet with 34 degree...
Forum: Body
06-28-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By racerkilla

Re: indicator lights.

1985 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Crystal Clear Front Bumper Lights Side Marker Light | eBay

I put the tinted version on my iroc. I used a yellow colored bulb in both

325386...
Forum: Interior
06-18-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,704
Posted By racerkilla

Re: full Auto Meter gauge install

Mine didn't have the internal light like some of the newer autometers. It had a light socket that used a 194 push in bulb. So just swapped in an led version. With the normal bulb the gauges were lit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-16-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By racerkilla

Re: UMI rear arm relocation brackets

I run the umi ones and they fit great. I like how they hooked to the shock mounting bolt. My car is lowered though. They got rid any wheel hop I was having
Forum: Interior
06-15-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,704
Posted By racerkilla

Re: full Auto Meter gauge install

I used the vinyl as a template. I then painted the back of the lexan black. Pull off the vinyl and have the shape I was after. The original blue/green light comes from the stock cluster underneath I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,930
Posted By racerkilla

Re: custom t56 with long tubes crossmember with torque arm

Thanks everyone, Wasn't to hard to build just time consuming getting all the measurements right.

Driver side brace is all welded. I also welded the angle iron of the brace to car frame.

I have...
Forum: Interior
06-15-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,704
Posted By racerkilla

Re: full Auto Meter gauge install

I have a vinyl cutting machine so used that for the arrows and chevy high beam. I cut them in mirror image so they would be the correct way when viewed from the front side.

Only pics I have you...
Forum: Interior
06-15-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,704
Posted By racerkilla

Re: full Auto Meter gauge install

They are auto meter sport comps. I used a white led(has a tint of blue in the pictures) to give it that color.

I ended up keeping the turn signal and high beam from the factory cluster as well.On...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,930
Posted By racerkilla

Re: custom t56 with long tubes crossmember with torque arm

Got my 3 inch y pipe made. Plenty of room for 3 inch
325612 (http://s567.photobucket.com/user/racerkilla/media/camaro/IMG_4271_zps4yqwrppo.jpg.html)
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Forum: Interior
06-14-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,704
Posted By racerkilla

Re: full Auto Meter gauge install

Looks good, takes time to make it fit and all work. I swapped a 92 dash into 85. Should of kept the 85 as could of got 5 inch gauges easy.

Here is my set up.I managed to get autometers into the 92...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-06-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,811
Posted By racerkilla

Re: July 2015 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Id like to nominate

1986Z28OWNER and his 1986 z-28. Check out his thread with his twin turbo build

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