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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
Yesterday, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 765
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Nwc t5 fluid

TransamGTA350,

What you say is consistent with a lot of what I read about this at various Internet sites. I did learn about GM 8861800, which was introduced because Dexron VI was
NOT backwards...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 765
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Nwc t5 fluid

My car is also only used in fair weather, so shifting at low temperatures isn't too important to me either. I did drive the car last year on a colder day (45F), and
I did notice the shifting took...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 765
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Nwc t5 fluid

Just curious -- at what temperature are you comparing the viscosities (in cst)?
From the product info sheets, I see the following data:
Pennzoil Synchromesh viscosities (in cst):
41.6 @ 40C
9.08...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 765
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Nwc t5 fluid

usetaboost,

I also did a lot of research on this topic (I'm embarrassed to admit how many hours or days I spent reading virtually everything on the Internet), and I also came to the same...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-10-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Best tires for my Iroc

Keith, are you referring to the BFG Sport Comp2 tires (summer tires), or the BFG Comp2 A/S tires (all seasons)? I have had good luck with the BFG Sport Comp2 tires on my 1987 IROC (which I bought...
Forum: History / Originality
07-16-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By JohnFB

Re: G92 in 1988

The tricky thing for Camaros is that starting in 1988, G92 became an option on the 5.7L automatic cars (in 1987 the 5.7L cars came with the performance gear standard so they did not have a G92...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-29-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,223
Posted By JohnFB

Re: [Youtube] Camaro IROC Rehab

Well, it makes a bit more sense to me after I saw the final (test drive) episode. They didn't explain what they did there, but they obviously did touch up the front and rear
bumpers, so it looks...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-26-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,223
Posted By JohnFB

Re: [Youtube] Camaro IROC Rehab

I was surprised (and a bit disappointed) that they didn't fully address the paint issues. They showed how they polished up the areas that had paint,
but there were areas where the paint was either...
Forum: History / Originality
06-13-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 853
Views: 72,622
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Some '85, yellow IROC, updates.....

Okay, I didn't put on those metal clips either. Somone mentioned that they may add stress to the plastic housing (and apparently cracked one),
and it looks more factory stock without them....
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 853
Views: 72,622
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Some '85, yellow IROC, updates.....

Hi, Charlie.
Just curious. A while ago, you installed the red buttons for the seat belts (recall kit, I assume).
Did you end up installing the stainless steel clips that the kit comes with?
I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By JohnFB

Re: New To classics, daily maintenance?

Here is one thing that I do that is different from how I treat more modern cars. My cousin (a professional mechanic) warned me that ethanol in the fuel is not good for some of the parts
in the fuel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,577
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Floaty Fuel Gauge/Sending Unit Ground Questions (Voltage too)

Yes, the gauges can have a problem in which they lose the dampening fluid (high viscosity silicone).Whether it dried out
or leaked out, I don't know, but the gas gauge of my 1987 Camaro had that...
Forum: Interior
10-18-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By JohnFB

Re: source for correct rear hatch supports

I wonder if those are made in the same factory as the StrongArm 4900 ones I just replaced (also made in Turkey). They are obviously a different model though (yours have a different number and are not...
Forum: Interior
10-17-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By JohnFB

Re: source for correct rear hatch supports

Reddragon88gta, do yours also say "Made in USA" on the label? If so, they may indeed be made in the same factory. (The StrongArm 4900 struts that I replaced say "Made in Turkey", so those are...
Forum: Interior
10-17-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By JohnFB

Re: source for correct rear hatch supports

After reading Reddragon88gta's note, I checked the ACDelco 510-509 struts that I installed recently. They did come with the plastic bushings installed, so I guess they were not identical
to the ones...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-06-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,272
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Tire recommendation

I also have the BFG G-Force Sport Comp 2 (summer only) tires on my 1987 IROC. I find the car handles very sharply with them. I rarely drive my car in the rain, but I did get caught one time in a...
Forum: Interior
08-29-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By JohnFB

Re: source for correct rear hatch supports

Well yesterday I installed ACDelco 510-509 struts in my 1987 IROC. The blue label on the new strut
says "4967" and "Made in USA" on it. I wonder if it is the same as the AMS one that Reddragon88gta...
Forum: Interior
08-15-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By JohnFB

Re: source for correct rear hatch supports

Reddragon88gta, thanks for the quick response.

Yes, I agree. I'll try just switching the struts first. If that helps the decklid alignment even a little, it might be acceptable as my alignment...
Forum: Interior
08-14-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By JohnFB

Re: source for correct rear hatch supports

Reddragon88gta,
I'm curious -- you mentioned that the struts that were too strong pushed your decklid out a bit. Did switching to the AMS4967 strut automatically restore the decklid alignment? Or...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
03-07-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By JohnFB

Re: WTB 82-86 Berlinetta

A 1982 Berlinetta was my first car (from 1988-1997), so I can relate to using one as my daily driver.
But if you are interested in the analog instrument panel, I believe you need to be looking at...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,631
Posted By JohnFB

Re: April 2020 COTM **Winner**

Congratulations, BizJetTech!

I'm generally a Camaro guy, but that is one of the most beautiful Trans Ams I have ever seen! :goodjob:
Forum: History / Originality
03-16-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,954
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 37,878 MILE 1983 Z28 L69

My father ordered the 1982 Berlinetta directly from the factory (probably hard to get a four-speed stick off the dealer lot), so it definitely had the original column.
Since I used the car every day...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,262
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 87 IROC Original documentation

Okay, thanks for the info.
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,262
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 87 IROC Original documentation

Drew, do you remember if that paperwork you show above came in some type of envelope? Perhaps either the one Scott showed or a specific dealer envelope?
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,262
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 87 IROC Original documentation

Scott, I saved the picture you posted because I was putting together the documentation for my 1987 Camaro. I have everything I need, except for the envelope labeled "Chevrolet Commitment to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-15-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,320
Posted By JohnFB

Re: April 2020 COTM **Voting Thread**

Here are a few other pictures …


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/500x334/camaro_underbody_a32148cce98c232dc595d7d36767b5bcb6d1dc0e.jpg

While others might also show...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-15-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,320
Posted By JohnFB

Re: April 2020 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks, QwkTrip, for setting this up. (This is a ridiculously difficult competition, but I'm at least honored to participate.)

Back in the 1980s, my first car was a 1982 Berlinetta. I enjoyed that...
Forum: History / Originality
03-14-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,954
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 37,878 MILE 1983 Z28 L69

My family had a 1982 Berlinetta with the 4-speed manual. It was my first car (until I gave it away with 227,000 miles on it).
Honestly I don't recall it having the key release lever on the steering...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-04-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,750
Posted By JohnFB

Re: April 2020 COTM **Self-Nomination Thread** - 20K miles or less

Okay, I guess I'll self-nominate my 1987 Camaro with all the options I wanted (G92 5-speed with T-tops, IROC option package 3).
I bought it just over 5 years ago with 2991 miles on it -- now it has...
Forum: History / Originality
02-25-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,448
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Calling all very low miles owners for April Car Of The Month

I might suggest opening it to 15K for now, and see how many more candidates pop up. If you still need more, you can then change to 20K.
Forum: History / Originality
02-23-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,933
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Super-low mileage IROC on Ebay -- only 104 miles!

Yes, there was no last minute bidding for a surge.

It's hard to say what the market value for such ultra-low mileage (much less than 1000 miles) cars is, as there are only a couple of examples out...
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,448
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Calling all very low miles owners for April Car Of The Month

I guess I could self-nominate my 1987 IROC, which currently has 6K miles on it.
(It had 3K miles on it when I bought it five years ago.)
I wish I could take a few more pictures (it's not leaving...
Forum: History / Originality
02-17-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,933
Posted By JohnFB

Super-low mileage IROC on Ebay -- only 104 miles!

For those who thought the 1,800 mile IROC for sale a couple of weeks ago had too many miles, here is a 1987 IROC with only 104 miles!　
...
Forum: History / Originality
02-05-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,307
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 1,800 mile Yellow 87 IROC-Z

Was there anything special about the blue IROC selling for $55K+ (besides the ultralow mileage)?
It has a headlight treatment, but if anything, I would have thought that might lower the value (not...
Forum: History / Originality
02-05-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,307
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 1,800 mile Yellow 87 IROC-Z

Well, the car on Ebay was bid up to $36,300 but didn't meet reserve. I wonder what the seller wanted.　
Has anyone seen a regular (non-1LE) IROC sell for $40K?　

Scott mentioned above that this car...
Forum: History / Originality
02-03-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,307
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 1,800 mile Yellow 87 IROC-Z

That's good to hear too, but your car is a hardtop, right? They have the strongest body structure, so that likely helps.
Scott's car is the perfect comparison point for me, as I also have a 1987...
Forum: History / Originality
02-02-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,307
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 1,800 mile Yellow 87 IROC-Z

Scott,　

thanks for the detailed response. It's good to hear that the car can be just as tight with 20,000 miles (as long as one fixes things as they come up). I was thinking that maybe I would...
Forum: History / Originality
02-02-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,307
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 1,800 mile Yellow 87 IROC-Z

It seems people will always pay a premium for an ultralow mileage (< 5000 mile) car, but I'm not sure how large a premium really makes sense (compared to a car with 20-30K miles). 　

Scott, you...
Forum: Interior
12-30-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Crappy Door Panel Fitment

I'm not sure if this is a related problem, but I replaced the black plastic top rails on both of my doors a few months ago. The originals were cracked (a common problem -- especially for 1987 model...
Forum: History / Originality
10-27-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,064
Posted By JohnFB

Re: 1983 berlinetta 5speed 305

In most years, the only Berlinetta stick shifts were V6 models. I believe 1983 was the only year that Berlinettas could get the 305 with a stick.
Therefore, while there were a decent amount of...
Forum: Electronics
10-16-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,011
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Fuel gauge successfully redampened -- no more bouncing!

Well, it sounds like you did isolate the problem being in the gauge since you directly connected it to a 12V source and some resistors. It seems
unusual (very bad luck!) that even the second gauge...
Forum: Electronics
10-14-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,011
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Fuel gauge successfully redampened -- no more bouncing!

If I were you, I would do the following test. After the needle finally reaches "F", I would shut the car off and gently push the needle (I used a Q-tip) down to E.
(Of course, you have to take off...
Forum: Electronics
10-13-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,011
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Fuel gauge successfully redampened -- no more bouncing!

Apparently the original GM gauges were designed to hold the silicone fluid in a plastic cup. You can't see the cup without taking the gauge apart, but someone on a Corvette forum did take one apart.　...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-13-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,812
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Interior Parts -------> Too many to list

Hi, John.

Do you have some original paperwork for these cars? In particular, I'm looking for a dealer envelope labeled "Chevrolet Commitment to Excellence" (among some bowtie symbols).
I could...
Forum: Electronics
10-13-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,011
Posted By JohnFB

Fuel gauge successfully redampened -- no more bouncing!

I figured I would post my experience on getting my "bouncing" fuel gauge repaired, as maybe what I learned will help others.　

When I bought my 1987 Camaro five years ago, I noticed that the fuel...
Forum: History / Originality
08-05-2019, 10:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Muscle Machines magazine article on 87 IROC

I guess that price range ($6,600 -- $17,000) is not too off then. Plus, the article does say "Add　
15 percent for 5.7-liter engine", which would bring the maximum closer to $20K. My only minor...
Forum: History / Originality
08-04-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Muscle Machines magazine article on 87 IROC

Well, I managed to obtain a couple copies of this Hemmings magazine issue. The pictures of my car 　
came out very well. (Even the picture of me wasn't too bad -- I usually hate to have my picture...
Forum: History / Originality
06-26-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Muscle Machines magazine article on 87 IROC

Manny,

thanks for that offer, but I'm pretty sure I can find it locally around here. I believe I've seen it at Barnes and Noble.

Cheers, John
Forum: History / Originality
06-25-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By JohnFB

Re: Muscle Machines magazine article on 87 IROC

Thanks, topduarte, for posting that article. I'm especially interested since that's my car (and myself) in the article!

I didn't even know that article was coming out until two days ago. I had...
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