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Forum: Exhaust
07-11-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,180
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Hooker’s Blackheart series SBC Headers

My 1st set went back next set ships out on the 24th so as soon as they arrive I can put them in and take some pictures, not sure what brand but I have a tubular k-member. I won’t be using the hooker...
Forum: Exhaust
07-02-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Headers

Take some pictures and a sound clip would be great motivation, mine arrive on the 7th.
Forum: Exhaust
06-26-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,180
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Hooker’s Blackheart series SBC Headers

Thanks just my curiosity getting the better of me waiting for mine to arrive!
Forum: Exhaust
06-25-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,180
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Hooker’s Blackheart series SBC Headers

Any sound clips? Curious with a significant design difference are the runners different in length from the 2210 will they sound different?
Forum: Exhaust
06-24-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Headers

Got a shipping date 07/01/20. Getting excited to see these live!
Forum: Exhaust
06-22-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,180
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Hooker’s Blackheart series SBC Headers

Is the rest of the system pictured here the black heart system for LS swap headers? When I ordered my BH13203 headers the reply from Holley was unsure if that system fit seemlessly.
Forum: Exhaust
06-22-2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Headers

Thought about shorties but didn’t want to leave anything on the table. I am hoping for maximum area under the curve. I have a fairly mild engine build but didn’t want to limit myself in the...
Forum: Exhaust
06-22-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Johnny Import

Headers

Has anyone installed part number BH13203 from hooker?
Well a few people have glanced but no takers so I guess when mine get here I will have to post some pics!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,749
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Help choosing sway bars.

I have a couple parts cars, I will try a few different bar sizes.

On a slightly different suspension topic any downside to running high caster values like 6 degrees? My understanding is that if...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,749
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Help choosing sway bars.

Johnny Import - #500 front is pretty soft. If your fr RC is stock, you'll be below ground with RC on the brakes. And #325 on the rear is not necessarily bad, but with 24mm it is locked-up. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-16-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,749
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Help choosing sway bars.

83 Crossfire TA
I am running 285/35-18 nitro 555r at all four corners 36mm front bar 24mm rear bar, qa1 coilovers 325# rear 500# front. Haven’t driven the car. It is how the parts arrived so my...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-29-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: what gears should I get?

Best thing to do is put some numbers together I did a search and got equations to calculate rpm based on road speed,tire diameter,differential ratio. I used this to see what rpm my cruise speed both...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-27-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: 1989 RS expectation

Yes, I already have removed rear seats and belts. Also the spare tire and tool kit. Gained a little weight with the 4th gen front seats but I like them sooo much better! I plan on long tube headers...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-26-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: 1989 RS expectation

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_0209_9cc2d08ac176c3f6c7d98b4ddfd86a736f7500f7.jpg

No engine so ride height a little high! Haven't done bodywork either.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-25-2017, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: 1989 RS expectation

Thanks! I really don't mind not being the fastest as there is always someone out there with more money. I think my car will be a blast to drive and you have re-assured me that what I thought was...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-25-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: 1989 RS expectation

Why walked on in the 1/4? Is it simply not enough power? The 2014 SS Camaro which has the same gear spacing in the transmission that I will have runs a 3.90 rear differential. I do concede that...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-24-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: 1989 RS expectation

Yes I agree impossible to guess hp numbers hence the "ish" on my number. Anyway sounds like I am in the neighborhood and my beer drinking friends are out to lunch. Thanks for the input. Still a lot...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-24-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: 1989 RS expectation

That is what I thought, I am hoping for a fun car and think it will be. They are claiming that my car is significantly lighter and makes up for lack of power. I figure that with the swap the lt1...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-24-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Johnny Import

1989 RS expectation

Car is a T-top, roll up windows, no A/C. My build took a detour, i was shooting for lq4 with t56. I now have a 1996 LT1 ported and polished heads and roller rockers, air foil and k&n cold air...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-18-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By Johnny Import

Vbgarage

Cannot seem to find where to access this to see other members rides. Please enlighten me!
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-17-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By Johnny Import

Vbgarage

I cannot seem to find where to access this to see other members builds. Someone please enlighten me!
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-16-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By Johnny Import

Vbgarage

I cannot seem to figure out how to view members vbgarage! Will someone please enlighten me!
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-16-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By Johnny Import

Vb garage

I have searched but cannot figure out how to view members vb garage. Please someone enlighten me!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-03-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Spring rates

Plumb92_camaro your build is very close to what I have written down to complete on my car thankfully at least my car is blue so won't be exactly the same! Lol
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Spring rates

Excellent feedback exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

I figured 1100 and up would be track only!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Spring rates

I did!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Spring rates

Aggressive Street use mostly although Autocross and 3-4 track events per year.
I am used to a little rough as my name implies my background is imports, mostly Honda on coil overs.


I am prepared...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Johnny Import

Re: Spring rates

Nobody can tell me if I am close! No advice?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Johnny Import

Spring rates

So after scouring the web I have found the following info:
Race setup front stock location 1100-1300
Coil over. 650-750
Spirited street stock location. 700-900
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