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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-06-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 898
Posted By crazyjim

So Cal '89 Firebird Rolling Chassis For Sale. $400 O.B.O.

Body is absolutely straight. I bought it to make into a race car but ended up going to a different car. Interior is crap, no motor, no trans. It's a bare bones roller with GREAT potential. No...
Forum: Fabrication
09-25-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,143
Posted By crazyjim

eBay Motors: 1988 Poniac Trans Am SCCA GT-1/SP...

eBay Motors: 1988 Poniac Trans Am SCCA GT-1/SP Racer, 4,500 (item 320029723387 end time Sep-25-06 14:43:17 PDT)...
Forum: Fabrication
09-25-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,143
Posted By crazyjim

The REAL question is does anybody make a tube...

The REAL question is does anybody make a tube chassis? As in pre-made? for our applications...
Forum: Power Adders
08-13-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,716
Posted By crazyjim

*subscribed* Interested to see where...

*subscribed*



Interested to see where this is going...


Since you're doing blow thru, what are you doig about boost retard curve? What kind of ignition, just an MSD with piggy back boost...
Forum: Fabrication
08-10-2006, 10:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

This has nothing to do with them spinning around....

This has nothing to do with them spinning around. If Pontiac would have made the bezel smaller, around the same size as the headlight, and make the flip only large enough to fit the headlight, it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,254
Posted By crazyjim

Pick one... or you're going to suck at both. The...

Pick one... or you're going to suck at both. The only happy medium between the two of those is being slower at both. Just food for thought.
Forum: Fabrication
08-10-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

Wrong... C4 vette lights are 100% different. ...

Wrong... C4 vette lights are 100% different. They don't have the bulbous plastic bezels around them which are apparently unneeded. It isn't overspray or dirt that makes them look bad, it's the 4...
Forum: Fabrication
08-06-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

lol, I know it's a photoshop, I'm the one who...

lol, I know it's a photoshop, I'm the one who posted it. Someone chopped it back in the day. And you're right, it IS a unicorn. So far. The only pictures posted of it are of other cars,...
Forum: Fabrication
08-06-2006, 05:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

The picture you quoted IS a sleepy/lazy eye mod. ...

The picture you quoted IS a sleepy/lazy eye mod. It's when you make your lights only pop half way up. It makes your car look like it's sleepy, or lazy eyed as some call it :nod:






Not a...
Forum: Fabrication
08-05-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

See that looks really nice? how's the light...

See that looks really nice? how's the light output on it? And do you have any pictures from further away with the lights up?
Forum: Brakes
08-04-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By crazyjim

I'm pretty sure it was you :) Keep me updated...

I'm pretty sure it was you :) Keep me updated please
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

Well see that's cool, you like them. Most people...

Well see that's cool, you like them. Most people don't :p but I'll probably be doing the sleepy eyed headlight mod too.




That would look great :) I personally think it'll look good for me...
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

woops double post :crazy:

woops double post :crazy:
Forum: V6
08-04-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,058
Posted By crazyjim

WTF... you're going to put a v6 into an...

WTF...


you're going to put a v6 into an IROC? Did I miss something? And wtf is up with the FWD
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2006, 02:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

And per the "look at other cars with popup...

And per the "look at other cars with popup lights" comment, here's some, and the reason they don't look so stupid is because the cover doesn't end up and an almost 90 degree angle, and it's big...
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2006, 02:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

You're right, I don't drive with my headlights up...

You're right, I don't drive with my headlights up during the day. But what about at dusk, that grey area where you're not sure if you need lights or not. Say you do, you can see them up just fine. ...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,451
Posted By crazyjim

No, he's saying with the headlights UP they look...

No, he's saying with the headlights UP they look stupid. And it's not always PITCH black when someone has their headlights on. He's right, they could have made them lower, without the huge plastic...
Forum: Power Adders
07-30-2006, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By crazyjim

Ok, those are pretty good pro's and cons...

Ok, those are pretty good pro's and cons actually.

I don't want a bunch of IC piping under my hood for one, and I don't want to hack the front of the car to get an IC functional under there. I...
Forum: Power Adders
07-30-2006, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By crazyjim

Water/Alky injection instead of an IC? Good idea/Bad idea?

I was thinking of just running Water or Alky injection instead of running an intercooler as to limitations of space. I don't want to chop my car :) What are the pro's and cons?
Forum: Power Adders
07-30-2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,175
Posted By crazyjim

Kick ***... thanks for the explanations guys :) ...

Kick ***... thanks for the explanations guys :) My dad's gonna be content I think :lol:
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By crazyjim

That's pretty much what I figured, I haven't read...

That's pretty much what I figured, I haven't read ANYTHING bad about them from turbomustangs or anywhere on here. So the $1,000 CSU carb is still cheaper than the EFI setup? Which makes better...
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By crazyjim

cool, yea I am on a budget so carb would probably...

cool, yea I am on a budget so carb would probably be my best bet :D

Now the question, how hard is it to do? Any links to walk throughs etc? Would it just be easier to take the $1,000 plunge...
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,175
Posted By crazyjim

awesome, thanks for explaining it :D

awesome, thanks for explaining it :D
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By crazyjim

then I see things like this: ...

then I see things like this:

http://intakeelbows.com/novaintake%20003.jpg



Now that's an EFI setup, but by who? Just fuel rails on a single plane manifold it LOOKS like. Is there a...
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,175
Posted By crazyjim

I don't get it, what's so detrimental about an...

I don't get it, what's so detrimental about an exhaust getting hot? Why would it matter with soot and 02 sensors. Pyrometers measure heat not soot so it's going to plug up the sensor anyway isn't...
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By crazyjim

Blow through carb setup? or Fuel Injection?

Topic says it all... Power/Cost ratio? What's the cost of each, what's the difference between the blow through carb setup and whatever else kind of setup on a carb?


This is for a turbo btw. :)
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,175
Posted By crazyjim

Why do diesels run Pyrometers and gas engines don't?

Just talking with my dad about turbo's and this question came up. I didn't have an answer :confused: Anybody know why?
Forum: Brakes
07-28-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By crazyjim

Ok on a side note... I've got a buddy, who's got...

Ok on a side note... I've got a buddy, who's got a '95 LT1 Z on 17" TT2's. He'd like to know what kind of options he has keeping those wheels. Anything you offer, or the aftermarket offers? Also,...
Forum: Brakes
07-27-2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By crazyjim

Awesome, I'll be waiting :) For both :) ...

Awesome, I'll be waiting :) For both :)


IF... (and a big if) you still haven't gotten it done by the time I get my firebird done (and ready for brakes) I'd be more than happy to go through you...
Forum: Brakes
07-11-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By crazyjim

So whatever happened with the guy doing C6 z06 brakes?

I remember seeing pictures, I even have a few saved, of a guy who was working on getting C6 Z06 6 piston caliper brakes to mount on his third gen. Anything every come of that?
Forum: Body
06-06-2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By crazyjim

bump?

bump?
Forum: Fabrication
05-30-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,445
Posted By crazyjim

VFN Fiber Glass-Official Site...

VFN Fiber Glass-Official Site (http://www.vfnfiberglass.com)


they have dashes, doors, entire body parts in fiberglass... have fun :)
Forum: Body
05-30-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By crazyjim

You guys with fiberglass doors... what are you using for latches?

I'm just wondering what you guys are doing as a latch? Or if you know of anthing to use as a latch?
Forum: Body
04-17-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,752
Posted By crazyjim

uhhh, that's becaues it's not primered in the...

uhhh, that's becaues it's not primered in the first picture...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-17-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By crazyjim

you want a MACHINE shop? to machine your block? ...

you want a MACHINE shop? to machine your block? Or someone to actually build you a motor?
Forum: Body
04-16-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,752
Posted By crazyjim

I'm pretty sure that's primer...

I'm pretty sure that's primer...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-16-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By crazyjim

salad shooters are on 4th gens... don't jack the...

salad shooters are on 4th gens... don't jack the name... that's like the other guy calling them snowflakes... they're for 2nd gens. GTA wheels are referred to as crosslace wheels. ETC ETC
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By crazyjim

I got a set if you want some haha... I hate them.

I got a set if you want some haha... I hate them.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-14-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 825
Posted By crazyjim

lovin the red stripes, you've got a clean car......

lovin the red stripes, you've got a clean car... but the red striped on the wheels top it off, I remember you asking for photoshops for it, and you were thinking about doing it. It turned out good...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-13-2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By crazyjim

When you say toys? Are you referring to the toy...

When you say toys? Are you referring to the toy shop in pamona? Cause I just had a buddy who had a tranny built there for his 4th gen, its' gorgeous, tranny feels so nice.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 580
Posted By crazyjim

I too had the 730's, I loved 'em... the 750's...

I too had the 730's, I loved 'em... the 750's I've heard don't perform so well, they're more for the guy with the BMW who wants to say he has potenza's but also get 40k out of a set of tires.


...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,031
Posted By crazyjim

who told you that having four smaller same size...

who told you that having four smaller same size tires would be better handling than two bigger tires on the rear... BTW when I say bigger I mean width.

If we're talking total circumference then...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-09-2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By crazyjim

I have a question... that bar up on the...

I have a question... that bar up on the firewall... that's semi bent. Is that to make the hood bend up in the middle to clear the motor? Because I'm building a road race firebird, and I don't...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-05-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 112,681
Posted By crazyjim

sweet :thanks:

sweet :thanks:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-05-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 112,681
Posted By crazyjim

nice. I new most of this info previously but...

nice. I new most of this info previously but it's niec to have it to come back to for referrence... this should be made a sticky
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2006, 05:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,654
Posted By crazyjim

Hrmmmm, if the price is right I may be interested

Hrmmmm, if the price is right I may be interested
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,654
Posted By crazyjim

What if you tried something like this to prevent...

What if you tried something like this to prevent the distortion of the fenders. Obviously not EXACTLY this, it's not a very good design IMO. But if you ran off a knee bar in the cage, down to frame...
Forum: Brakes
04-04-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,906
Posted By crazyjim

what size wheels are you going to end up having...

what size wheels are you going to end up having to run with this setup? Could you get away with running 17's or even 18's?!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,654
Posted By crazyjim

awesome, you mind me asking what you ended up...

awesome, you mind me asking what you ended up paying for your struts? And who you went through/ brand?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,654
Posted By crazyjim

Now... you can adjust height and stiffness...

Now... you can adjust height and stiffness independently correct?
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