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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
Today, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 24
Posted By clubber

Re: 1986 iroc trans swap

Most of under the car is not real bad. Putting in the third pedal was the bad part for me but I have a bad back and shoulder that limit the tight underdash stuff and make it bad for me. You should...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
Today, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By clubber

Re: drive line inclination adjustment Q

I read your recommendations and With a 3/16ths shim on the trans mount I'm at 4.4 and I adjusted the torque arm as high as my mount goes and I have 3.7. It seems that this meets your "spec" and I'm...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
Today, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 93
Posted By clubber

Re: Downsizing from 16" to 15" wheels?

They should be good. The early 3rd gens sometimes came with 14 inch wheels so unless they are some weird offset, should be copasetic.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
Today, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By clubber

drive line inclination adjustment Q

I have had a driveline shimmy since my 5 speed conversion and I'm having a go at fixing it. Last year I installed a TKX in my 92RS. I started driving a week ago and it's all good except that it has a...
Forum: Carburetors
02-15-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By clubber

Re: Know where to find a NEW Q jet?

The "new" Q's I've seen on amazon all turned out to be rebuilts that the manufacturer rebuilds but I'll look some more.
Forum: Carburetors
02-15-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By clubber

Know where to find a NEW Q jet?

I found out recently from a reliable source that there is at least one company that is manufacturing new, not rebuilt, Q jet carbs. I have looked for a while and can't find this company. There many...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-04-2024, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By clubber

Re: Prepped 10-bolt vs 9-bolt

Well for one thing, the 10 bolt that comes with third gen's has the 7.5 inch ring gear and that rear is weaker than the 8.5's.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By clubber

Re: tilton adjustable master with hydraulic release bearing adjustment

Yes, the 4th gen has pretty much the same backstop as the 3rd gen pedals
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-27-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By clubber

Re: Recommended alignment specs

I just looked again at your alignment specs and noticed that I messed up on the toe comment. I was looking at the "pre" spec for my comment on it. They setup your toe fine, It needed adjusting before...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-27-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 565
Posted By clubber

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

Once you put in the 4G switch with the 4G pedals it all fits fine with no interference. I am interested in what Hawks does though so if you could post it, that would be nice to know. Mine is done...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-26-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By clubber

Re: Recommended alignment specs

Yep, positive camber will reduce front end stick and wear out the outside edge of the tires especially if you like to corner enthusiastically. A little less front toe will help steering response and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-26-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 565
Posted By clubber

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

I had the 4 gen pedals and had to use a 2002 camaro CC brake switch because with the 4G pedals, the third gen switch interfered with the high beam switch. Just wire it in series with the clutch CC...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By clubber

Re: Auto to manual trans speedometer

You've already converted the trans timers to electronic, convert the gauges too. I went with Dakota Digital gauges and they work with an electric input that is able to be calibrated to almost...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-07-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 369
Posted By clubber

Re: Clutch/ Neutral safety switch

I did the Hawks switch and its working great. I did have to file the mounting pins as they were a little too big to just mount right up. I think that's because the Hawks switch is really a 4th gen...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-12-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,843
Posted By clubber

Re: (Not So) Bare Minimum to Give Autox or Track Racing a Shot?

I'm currently in the middle of what is perhaps the longest 5 speed conversion in history. I went with a TKX. Before my camaro I had never autocrossed a car with an automatic more than once. Manual...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-10-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,843
Posted By clubber

Re: (Not So) Bare Minimum to Give Autox or Track Racing a Shot?

OR...Go manual. For autocross, they are a lot better, the amount you can predictably throttle steer is amazing. For any other use, the auto is as good or better but for low speed hard cornering, the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-25-2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By clubber

Re: BFG Comp Sport 2 255/50/16 PSI

I ran 28 front 26 rear and the wear was pretty even. It was 255 BF's all the way around. They are a great tire.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-11-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By clubber

Re: Please help with TKX conversion questions

Thanks my 92. I appreciate the info, that's a cool build you've got going.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-10-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By clubber

Re: Please help with TKX conversion questions

Responding to my own post;
1. I found out by printing all the appropriate shop manual pages that there are just three connections that have to be messed with. With the 4th gen pedal box upper...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-09-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By clubber

Please help with TKX conversion questions

I'm in the middle of a conversion on my 92 RS 305 with a 700R4 to a TKX and there's some things that aren't going like I would like them to.
1. I just want to make sure I understand the pedal box...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 981
Posted By clubber

Re: Any recommendations for 1.6 rockers?

Well, they are almost certainly out of my budget but, How much are carbon one's anyway? They sure look pretty though.
Forum: Electronics
11-27-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By clubber

Re: 1989 Pontiac Firebird 2.8 battery short to frame issue

I had a similar problem and one of the battery cable body mounts on the positive wire to the starter broke and the main cable was shorting to the exhaust pipe. It wasn't hard shorted although yours...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,517
Posted By clubber

Re: Why are 305s bad?

Well, if 350 blocks are so damn rare, go LS!! A whole 'nother can of worms opened now. I like gen 1 SBC's but I'd defect to LS's if the other side of the coin were a 305. I can only take denial of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2022, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,633
Posted By clubber

Re: Hawks repo manual pedals & safety switch

Yea, I'm about to do the pedal box replacement and would like to know if there is any kind of conversion info. If not, that means I have to do my own research which uses way more of a limited...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-11-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 621
Posted By clubber

Re: Hi-Tech Turbo Wheels 17 inch option?

Wheels; Hawks Brakes; Big Brake Upgrade.
They both have tons of options. There are others too. There is a huge aftermarket for these cars, do your homework.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2022, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 389
Posted By clubber

Re: Won't go above 50mph - Stalls Out

Blowing some low pressure air through it backwards will show nastiness coming out if it's clogged easier than having to cut it up, just if your the lazy type.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-10-2022, 11:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 502
Posted By clubber

Re: 700r4 / 4l60 wont go in overdrive

Yep, I was guessing NL was Netherlands, still looking for a good home for my 700. We'll see how that works out. If shipping wasn't a killer I'd suggest that but I'm betting that would be at least a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-10-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 502
Posted By clubber

Re: 700r4 / 4l60 wont go in overdrive

I looked to see where you live. I have a 60K mile 700 that is working perfectly that's coming out next week as part of a 5 speed swap. I suspect NL is nowhere near utah but you can have it if we can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By clubber

Re: Lack of zip under load

I ordered a taller filter in the stock diameter.There are tons of options on summit's site.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-06-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,090
Posted By clubber

Re: proper procedure for installing inner subframe connectors?

I have Spohn outers and alston inners installed at the same time right after I bought my car in '15. The thing is great for chassis stiffness and has No squeaks or rattles which AFAIK is rare for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2022, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By clubber

Re: 5 speed swap, Anything else while I'm there?

Nope, I got a 20% off coupon from summit racing I won during the hot rod power tour in june that made the trans kit much cheaper but they didn't have the pedal box that I got from Hawks. Without the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By clubber

5 speed swap, Anything else while I'm there?

Got my TKX and new pedal box from Hawk's. Also got a so-so clutch that will work fine for the TBI 305. I'll change it for the big bad motor at a future date. What about a brake booster upgrade, I'd...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-03-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By clubber

Re: AC Delco Positive Battery Cable

The local autozone had lots for my car. The standard cables were 4 gauge but the "golds" were 2 gauge which were fine by me and in several different sizes.
Forum: Brakes
09-29-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,507
Posted By clubber

Re: hydroboost

Yea, but 10 month lead time is kind of a bitch.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-19-2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
Posted By clubber

Re: BFG comp 2’s VS General Gmax RS?

Aren't the BFG's out of production? I tried getting some when I put on my 17's last fall and couldn't find some anywhere. I've looked several times since and still not found any, although it's been...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2022, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By clubber

Re: Lack of zip under load

If the choke is not fully open the engine will virtually always be too rich.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By clubber

Re: Trying to figure out if this motor will fit in my 1987 Iroc camaro. PLEASE HELP M

This is about as straight forward as it gets. You might have to do some fuel pressure adjustments but that's about it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 350
Posted By clubber

Re: Electric Accessories

The only advantage you would get is when you weren't using whatever accessory , like AC in the winter, there would be no drag on the system then. You would have to go to electrically driven...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-18-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By clubber

Re: Will these work front and rear?

Since no-one is answering, They might fit, if not it will be because of too much back spacing and 1 inch wheel spacers will fix that. Hopefully that's a good enough answer.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-16-2022, 02:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,448
Posted By clubber

Re: Bosch Spark plugs suck!

Lots of twenty year necro threads coming back lately. Kind of weird. On this plug subject, In a test sampling of one old Mazda truck, it ran better on 40K old autolites than Bosch's. I know it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,773
Posted By clubber

Re: Painting the lifter valley?

Ya know, the stuff may make no difference at all but, it makes the engine look like a million bucks. I mean DAMN!!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By clubber

Re: Rear alignment, is my car unusual?

Well, I was looking at this as some kind of lucky godsend where the factory tolerances happened to line up in my favor and give me a little bit of rear camber where there usually isn't any. But since...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By clubber

Rear alignment, is my car unusual?

I got my 92 aligned a few days ago and afterwards, looking at the paper they gave me, noticed something that has struck me as unusual. My rear camber is -.3 degrees on both sides. I know this is not...
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,668
Posted By clubber

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

For my lights, the housings sit on the four "pads" that the stock headlight housings sit on which holds them in alignment so the housing is aligned properly. I have had the bulbs in and out of the...
Forum: Electronics
07-28-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,668
Posted By clubber

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

That isn't the issue. The lights have terrible focus and aligning them is kind of pointless.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-22-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By clubber

Re: Rims Camaro

I'm running 17x9.5 0 offset and get no rubbing with 275's so you should be fine by a long ways.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,212
Posted By clubber

Re: CARCASS ruins another car

No it wasn't, there was little function.
Forum: Electronics
07-14-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,668
Posted By clubber

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

So, the screaming chicken and holley headlights are the same just different vendors? ****!! I bought the SC's and while the low beams are a vast improvement over the stockers, the high beams are...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By clubber

Re: Static Third Gen?

OMG! I've never even heard anyone propose this before. This is the worst idea in the history of ideas. Don't do it. Don't ever listen to this person on any subject again.
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