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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-20-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By turd_gen

Thoughts on Seam Welding?

From what I could find, it's been a long time since there's been any discussion on seam welding a 3rd gen chassis. I think we can all agree that the structural rigidity of these cars is one of their...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-17-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,395
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

5x4.75 and 5x120.65 are the same bolt pattern.
4.75" = 120.65mm
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 631
Posted By turd_gen

Posi Disc 9-Bolt 3.27 Gears

What you see is what you get. No shipping. I'm in Kingston, Ontario (and yes the border is still closed).

$200 CAD / $150 USD
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-27-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

I've just bought mine off Amazon in the past. Two of my daily drivers over the years have had adapters.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-16-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,845
Posted By turd_gen

Re: C5 Z06 Rear wheels all four corners?

You'll probably rub at the front, but somebody has has run 18x10.5 on all 4 corners with 285 width tires. I think with spacers their offset was effectively around +5.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-03-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,973
Posted By turd_gen

Re: New member

Are those RT615k+ tires you're running? 275/40R17? Can I ask how they handle on the road? I've been looking at those and R888 tires for my TA. I don't track my car yet, but I do a lot of back road...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-24-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Torq Thrust II fit

Those should both fit fine.

I would consider doing a square setup with 17x9.5 all around. A square setup will reduce understeer and allow you to rotate your tires.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-11-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,682
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Riken Raptor ZR A/S

Are you driving your Camaro year round?

Regardless, I'd rather have summer and winter tires as opposed to all season tires.

Besides that, you get what you pay for with tires. You'll definitely...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 274
Posted By turd_gen

Easiest electric fuel pump conversion?

I've got an '85 that originally came with an LG4 so as far as I know, it has no electric fuel pump. I've just picked up an L31 to build and swap in so I'll need to convert to an electric pump. What's...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-14-2019, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,241
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Totally confused about rims

Use a visualizer like https://www.willtheyfit.com/ to help you see what it will look like.

+35 offset will have your wheels tucked in too much. You would need spacers to make them fit correctly.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-31-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,704
Posted By turd_gen

Looking for 82-84 Bumpers

Hey guys, I'm looking for 1982-1984 Firebird bumpers. Let me know what you've got, I'm willing to drive quite a ways.
...
Forum: Interior
05-27-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,038
Posted By turd_gen

Re: New seats from Lethal Interiors - Beechwood & Houndstooth

That's probably the nicest aftermarket interior I've seen on a Third Gen. Nice job!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-27-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,797
Posted By turd_gen

Re: wheel choice

275 on an 8" wide wheel is a bit too much. You should have at least a 9" wheel for a 275/40R17.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-27-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Will these fit?

With the right bolt pattern those would fit well. You can fit a wider tire though. 275/50R15 would give you that big fat muscle car tire look. Might not handle the greatest though with that wide of a...
Forum: Brakes
03-12-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Best budget rear brake setup?

My car currently has a 9 bolt drum, non-posi.
Forum: Brakes
03-12-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Best budget rear brake setup?

This is all that's on my new-to-me 9 bolt (3.27 posi):
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/20190310_133254_hdr_6d56247d492e23fa34670db133f83005a217380d.jpg

I'd like...
Forum: Brakes
03-10-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By turd_gen

Best budget rear brake setup?

I've just bought a disk brake posi 9 bolt to convert from my current drum brakes. The new rear end has no brake parts at all and it's pre-PBR calipers.

I'm going to do LS1 brakes up front, what...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
03-04-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Hpde Calabogie Oct 20-21

Sounds like you and I have very similar goals with our cars!

My car is far from track ready though. I still need to address my cooling, brakes, rear end and motor before I hit the track. The...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
02-28-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Hpde Calabogie Oct 20-21

Sounds like you're pretty serious!

Any plans to upgrade your suspension? These cars are really loose in stock form so lowering the center of gravity and adding subframe connectors make a huge...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-11-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 9 bolt rear end

Could you give me the specs on them? Brakes, ratio, posi/non-posi?
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
02-11-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,384
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Parts

You got any rear ends? Looking for posi.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
02-11-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Hpde Calabogie Oct 20-21

You ever drive at Shannonville? Not as exciting of a track as Calabogie or Mosport, but it's a lot cheaper. Some of their lapping sessions are as cheap as $30.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-11-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 9 bolt rear end

Still available?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-11-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,370
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Parting out 88 trans am gta

Definitely interested in the rear end. Is it 9 or 10 bolt? Do you know the ratio?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-09-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 829
Posted By turd_gen

Re: How do I get some traction?

It's because you have an open differential. I've got the same problem. My tired old 350 will spin the tires all the way through first gear even with BFG Sport Comp II's. Next upgrade has to be a posi...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-07-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By turd_gen

WTB 17x9+ Centerline wheels

Hi all, I'm looking for some Centerline wheels. Specifically 17x9 to 17x11. Looking for a square setup, but would consider staggered. I'm considering all of their styles.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-29-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Head light switch

I think you're lost buddy
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-16-2019, 05:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,031
Posted By turd_gen

Re: C6 19x10 fitment (pics), 4th gen rear end

You should use an adjustable panhard bar with any lowered car as well.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-19-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By turd_gen

Re: love these

At first, I thought I liked those Klutch wheels, but when you see them in a different colour, they clearly look pretty weird.
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-24-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 626
Posted By turd_gen

Re: BMW Wheel Question

Closest to stock fit would probably be E39 M5's. Stock they came with 245/40R18 tires and 18x8 +20 wheels. For more aggressive fits, the 8-Series from the 90's has some lower offset wheels.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-27-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 275/35/20 all around (27.6'') ???

Yeah I think those would rub like crazy
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-31-2018, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Good wheel specs for a trans am?

With the Danko widebody, you're going to add 1.75" to each side in the rear and 1.25" to each side on the front. To get the fitment you want on a stock car, you want somewhere around 18x10 +0. So if...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-30-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Weekend warriors

I don't think his intention is to dissuade new guys from the sport, it seems like he just wanted to give some examples of what maintaining a track car is like. Canyon carving on the weekend is one...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-18-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,141
Posted By turd_gen

Re: New 245/50-16 performance tire available

Yeah I realize an R compound tire isn't going to suit everyone's needs. In my case, I only take my car out a couple times a week and it gets driven hard every time. A stickier tire would have been...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-18-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,141
Posted By turd_gen

Re: New 245/50-16 performance tire available

If I were to buy tires again right now, I'd probably go for the Toyo R888R's in 255/50R16. It's about $50 more for a set, but they are on a whole other level of performance compared to the BFG's....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2018, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By turd_gen

Did I wipe a lobe?

My car was burning oil so I decided to adjust my valves. I used the method where you set it to #1 TDC and set 8 of the valves, then set the other 8 at #6 TDC. I used a 1/2 turn of pre-load.

I...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,887
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Can you eliminate the purge cannister without problems?

I don't want to hijack the thread, but what should I do with my vent? The previous owner tore it off halfway and now it sits open under the car. I can't drive anywhere without reeking of gas...
Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,494
Posted By turd_gen

Re: $32,500 for a 100K mile IROC

The Doug Nash 4+3 manual is also a joke for a sports car. Once they switched to the ZF 6-speed, they became pretty desirable cars.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-18-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,638
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 87 GTA Nice price or crack pipe

You can find a much nicer third gen for $5k. This has almost nothing going for it. It's not a GTA, just a Trans Am. It's got a 305, automatic, no aerowing, and high mileage. The only plus is that the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-14-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Spacers (adapters), Aftermarket Wheels, and Differing Bolt Patterns

If you're fine with adapters, just get 5x4.75 to 5x4.5 or 5x100 or whatever you want. Pick the wheels you like in an offset that will work and order adapters to suit them. I'd say that 5x4.5...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-14-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Tire size

Those would stick out almost 2.5" further than a stock 16x8 +16 and they're about 5/8" shorter than stock tires. They would almost definitely poke out at least 1/2".
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,368
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Walker Intermediate Pipe 46669

Walker does have intermediate pipes in 3", but they're made for 4th gen cars. I used them for my exhaust and the fitment was good, just had to massage the hanger with a BFH. Part numbers are 53061 &...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-20-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,860
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Centerline Thruster replace or modify

Found a picture of them on a Camaro. I think they look pretty good. Powder coating the face would definitely give them a cool old school look and I think they probably do look better with the caps...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-20-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Where to look

Depending on your offsets and overall diameter, you can fit a 305 tire in the rear without a tub. You will probably need to massage the inner fender though. 285 can fit all four corners.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-05-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,860
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Centerline Thruster replace or modify

Hard to tell what they'd look like on a third gen, but they have a nice lip on them and Centerline wheels are good quality.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-22-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,307
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD MSE #100

Wow, that cleaned up incredibly well! I'll be curious to see what it sells for given the $1900 it sold for at auction.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-22-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,307
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD MSE #100

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x480/80-1f5c2c7d45_640_3b23cef6eae26297f917e6e8391fa18ecf06695a.jpg
...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-22-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,307
Posted By turd_gen

Re: 1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD MSE #100

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x480/80-30cc09fd32_640_babebf72d9b30ab4c4a6612f85d161a80090b3a7.jpg
...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-22-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,307
Posted By turd_gen

1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD MSE #100

This is not my car or ad, but I came across the eBay listing and had to share it with you guys. I'd never heard of these cars and they seem like they're pretty special.
...
Forum: Body
02-21-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By turd_gen

Re: Doing something dumb... replacing floor in vert...

That's pretty bad, but worse has been fixed before.I wouldn't pay anyone to do it, but if you've got the skills and the time it may be worth it for you. I'd remove all of the carpet first and see how...
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