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Forum: TPI
05-15-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: upgrade is stuck: I removed ALL the Plenum bolts, can't remove it!

BOOM.

Dead Blow hammer was the ticket. I just try to be gentle with Aluminum. But i went and bought a Dead Blow hammer from Lowe's and boom.. problem solved. thanks for that tip guys.
Forum: TPI
05-15-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: upgrade is stuck: I removed ALL the Plenum bolts, can't remove it!

I'm just afraid I will break it. I tried a rubber mallet and nothing.. but perhaps i need a bit more umph.
Forum: TPI
05-15-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By BrianChevy

upgrade is stuck: I removed ALL the Plenum bolts, can't remove it!

Friends,
I'm doing an injector upgrade and a Throttle Body upgrade. (YES i have a custom tune on my MS3PRO and I have my tuner standing by to tune the car.)
But. I have removed all 8 bolts (and...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-20-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

i am pretty sure rears won't fit up front, but I will look at that. 275 for RoadRace / Track day is 100% ALL that works for MY setup and shocks. more will rub.. 100% guaranteed.

as far as 1LE...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-06-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

> Few questions; first I was goi to ask why you have a staggered setup,
> but I'm assuming you are doing auto x(cam-c and lexan spoiler)

Yes, I am doing Autocross, Track Day and other similar...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-15-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

2007 Corvette Atomic Orange Metallic.

Going in for wax and detail next week
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-14-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

Yeah thanks. I was aware of casting problem in the 2011-2012 wheels ( and earlier). The forgestar guys told me that yhey changed theor forge process (something with annealing time) and since then...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-07-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By BrianChevy

Report from Classic American MuscleCar - Traditional

I've been here for a while, but there was NOBODY to race against in CP so I elected to buy an interior from a pull-a-part car and go back to the CAM-T direction this year.

First event at ETR, i...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-05-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,344
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Building my car for C Prepared - SCCA

2 fastest runs from Sunday. At one point I needed .011 to get a trophy spot away from a guy and I did that on my last run (video here), but he went right back out and went faster too -- so I ended...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-04-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,344
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Building my car for C Prepared - SCCA

my car is TPI, i have not yet (KNOCK ON WOOD), had any problems with that. I'm on the list to get a MegaSquirt installed and prototyped so i MIGHT be opening up a can of problems there..

Car did...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-04-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,344
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Building my car for C Prepared - SCCA

YES, my hot start problems are 100% solved. There's a thread on here somewhere about it. Basically, i put on a new starter, high torque MINI, wrapped it in a heat shield and VIOLA.

problem...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-01-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,344
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Building my car for C Prepared - SCCA

Nobody to play with in CP in East Tennessee so we've put interior back in it, (mostly) bought some BFG, bigger wheels and brakes and we are running CAM-T this year.
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-01-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

Oh that reminds me.. Does anyone have a passenger side turn signal for sale? HA HA
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-01-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

Updated pictures after I finished up a few more of the details..
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-08-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

Oh, and I should add that i am using a 10MM spacer on the front because there was no chance in hell they wouldn't rub... it still tucked, but it required some work.. Also, i had to go with the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-08-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

ok, first time off the lift (she's dirty as hell), but here's the first picture after the test drive.

NO RUB. 18x10,275 up front, 18x11,315 BFG Rivals-S in rear. Still have to fabricate and...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-08-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

NWFreerider, I know what you mean, i don't think i want to do that, but we will see. I've put this project on hold due to a death in the family. I'll get back to in a few weeks.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-16-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

I got them, haven't put rubber to them yet and i'm going to have an issue with the front hub. let me get this sorted out and then i'll write it up with a howto and the proper specs. I think I will...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-14-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

I have a Wildwood 2 piston rotor which is basically identical to the stock caliper on Stock IROC spindles. The rear is PBR 1LE rear discs with Hawk pads all around
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-04-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

My wheels have been built, they are shipping out soon and should be here NEXT WEEK. He sent me a picture, i can't wait to get them mounted up and share my experience with all you 18 inch wheel...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-15-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,527
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Good light affordable 18 inch rim? What u wish u bought but didn't.

Because I race my car and I don't do ANY spacers or things that don't fit properly. If a failure occurs it's NOT because I took a shortcut or tried to make something fit. 5x120 is NOT the same as...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-14-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,527
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Good light affordable 18 inch rim? What u wish u bought but didn't.

i have been running 275 on all 4 corners for years and years with no issues on 16x10 real race wheels.. This bigger wheel and tire combo should be much better out back. As far as what I ordered, i...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-13-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,527
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Good light affordable 18 inch rim? What u wish u bought but didn't.

I have done lots and lots of homework on 18x10 front / 18x11 rear Forgestar F14's and I have placed an order, they will be in within 3-4 weeks and I will report back here with a full writeup. I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-03-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,220
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Project ScrapWeight 89 Formula

From the interior dye perspective, i've used.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/258x679/80-81th895pxxl_sy679__bf71718bf57e18ccf3d68e3f57d3f8642722c5dd.jpg

you can buy it...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-29-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

OUTSTANDING, thanks for your advice. My though was if I was off by a little bit (larger offset that is), that I could run those 5MM spacers to push the wheel out. My suspension is Koni Sport with...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-29-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

My current wheels are -7 offset and rub the inside fender on full lock. I was trying to stay with the same package.. that might be a problem.. let me double check everything. I need to look over...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-29-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

So on the rear that means I would need an +11MM offset instead of a +9MM, ok that's pretty close.. I can bump to 11MM, let me go look at the math on the front again.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-29-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

ok, i pulled the trigger. After talking to the wheel guys it turned out I was calculating things a bit wrong from the current spacers.

So here's the current proposal:...
Forum: Brakes
10-26-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Hawk Brake Pad Part number for PBR

THANKS!
Forum: Brakes
10-26-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By BrianChevy

Hawk Brake Pad Part number for PBR

Friends,

I'm have a 3rd gen with PBR Disc rear from a 91. I am looking for the Hawk Plus part number to order and I'm having trouble finding it. Can anybody point me in the right direction?
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-25-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Will 2010 zr1 18&19 rims fit a Camaro

i don't live in a world of spacers, so I'm NOT the guy to ask. maybe somebody else.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-25-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Will 2010 zr1 18&19 rims fit a Camaro

what are the backspace / offset and width and we can tell you...

from looking up corvette wheels, it looks like it might have +56 offset. that's a pretty big spacer, maybe 2 inches... I would...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-22-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,155
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 15x10 rear Backspace

Dear AussieSteve,
You might want to re-read my post. I said 5.15, not 5.5 -- There are MANY MANY threads here on thirdgen.org telling you about proper backspacing so please read them ALL before...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-21-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,155
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 15x10 rear Backspace

i have been running 16x10 with 5.15 inches of backspace and could EASILY have put more under there without any cutting or triming. I also ran 275/45r16 all day long back there so I don't expect any...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-08-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: is the BFD Mod well documented?

WONDERFUL! Thanks!

Also i fixed the title.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-07-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: What is the biggest rear tire....

This looks like a tight fit, but the right offset. Do you know the rear wheel width & backspace / offset of those wheels so I can verify my calculations?

How close is it to hitting the inner...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-06-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By BrianChevy

is the BFH Mod well documented?

I searched several times with different strings, does anybody have the BFD Mod link with pictures and arrows?

(Sorry for the N00B question guys).

Brian
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-06-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 18x11 in rear?

WONDERFUL INFORMATION. Thank you so much for sharing with me. I will let you know how it goes.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-05-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

looking like 4 weeks, i'm not sure of the price, but they are looking around $350 a wheel and weighing 21 pounds each (for a racing application that is about my MAX).

i'm bolting on my brake...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-05-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 18x11 in rear?

i'm going to get this all figured out and then i am going to publish my setup so that everybody can order their 18x11 wheels in the rear and 18x10 up front...

Thanks for ALL the support from my...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-01-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 18x11 in rear?

After taking a bunch of measurements with my Wheel Wizard, i don't believe 6.5 is possible. I think i'm going to need to go with 6.375 BS (or 9.5MM offset) and then adjust it outward with small 2MM...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-01-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,320
Posted By BrianChevy

18x11 in rear?

Guys,

Does anybody know if 18x11 will fit under the rear with a 6.5 inch backspace? I have been trying to get 18x10.5, but the Forgestars that I want don't come in that size. Only 18x10 or...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-30-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

wheel Hub size 73.8, - they include hub rings to make it 70.3. The offset of 6 on 18x10 in the front and offset 13 in the back on 18x11..

we will see what happens.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-28-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 62,560
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 18x10.5 with 315 in rear??

Do you think I could go more like 6.6 backspace to stay out of the fender or am I maxed out there on backspace at 6.5 without mini-tubs.?

THANKS for the help!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-28-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: What is the biggest rear tire....

did you have any room to move the tire MORE INWARD? Seems like the 295 MIGHT be able to tuck a bit more under (only from the width perspective).

I am trying to go 315 with low profile (30) for...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-28-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 62,560
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: 18x10.5 with 315 in rear??

I have bought a wheel wizard so I will be TRYING the 10.5 width rim to make sure it doesn't hit anything, but I can't be sure about the 315..

offset something like 6.5 inches??
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-28-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 62,560
Posted By BrianChevy

18x10.5 with 315 in rear??

I have a lowered thirdgen (Ground Control weight jackers), car is an autocross car.. Already installed adjustable Panhard bar to re-center the rear.

I need to go with some 315 tires in the rear...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-25-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: What is the biggest rear tire....

very nice looking car, well built!!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-25-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,320
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: What is the biggest rear tire....

Bumping this thread back up. i'm hopeful that the 295 fit under there for you..
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-24-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,250
Posted By BrianChevy

Re: Forgestar F14?

Super Deep Concave in 18 are now available. this is what i'm looking at

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1024x768/80-zdbt9br_997e99668dfedc51520386685debe4262cbf95b4.png
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