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Posted By RoadRace

Re: 18x10 fitment and backspacing/offset info?!

hey - can you please decode WMS? i work in the airplane business, deal with a million acronyms everyday and sometimes i just gotta say i don't know that one!
Weather - ya, its a short season up here...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-20-2023, 11:42 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 998

Posted By RoadRace

Re: 18x10 fitment and backspacing/offset info?!

It doesn't take long - so no problem, if it helps you at all, then that's what its all about! Like i said the car is off the ground right now anyway as I'm waiting for a couple parts so i can put it...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-19-2023, 05:53 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 998

Posted By RoadRace

Re: 18x10 fitment and backspacing/offset info?!

Hey - so I took some dims for you:
my set up:
18x10 25mm offset = 6.468” back spaceFront 5.75” Back Space with .665” Alum spacer
Rear is 5.81” Back Space with .151” OEM steel shim Spacer and a...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-19-2023, 08:10 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 998

Posted By RoadRace

Re: 18x10 fitment and backspacing/offset info?!

hey - I'm not certain on the backspacing, i will pull off a wheel and check tonight - the car is off the ground right now anyway. I'm running the stock 10 bolt that has never been out of my car, its...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-18-2023, 06:39 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 998

Posted By RoadRace

Re: 18x10 fitment and backspacing/offset info?!

Hi
I run 18x10’s all around on my 85, I started with 295/30/18’s square. I currently run 315’s and 275’s. But might go back to 295’s up front - but like was said in the earlier post - I only track...

09-06-2023, 05:57 PM

Replies: 12

[PA] Kmember, a arms, rear end

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: Kmember, a arms, rear end

Hi - are brakes included on the 9”? Which ones? 1310 yoke? Daytona pinion support or stock? Does it have OEM sway bar locating tabs?
thanks

Forum: Power Adders

08-17-2023, 06:36 PM

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NOS carb NX Gemini Plate install

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Posted By RoadRace

NOS carb NX Gemini Plate install

Hey. I thought I’d post a few pics of the NOS plate install I did a month ago.

The NX Gemini plate is a great item, it’s an annular discharge plate as opposed to the traditional “spray-bar in the...

10-25-2022, 03:08 PM

Replies: 4

[PA] 82-92 Koni shocks

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: 82-92 Koni shocks

PM Sent

09-27-2022, 02:30 PM

Replies: 4

[PA] 82-92 Koni shocks

Views: 1,057

Posted By RoadRace

Re: 82-92 Koni shocks

are the adjuster dials still there?

Forum: Exhaust

08-08-2022, 12:13 PM

Replies: 508

Running open headers w/collector reducers during break-in... any chance of damage?

Views: 111,904

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Ebay longtubes

what I have noticed is the difference in the actual headers themselves. For example the set I got actually had the lower section of 2 tubes on the pass side mitre-cut and welded instead of just a...

Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario

10-19-2021, 07:22 PM

Replies: 152

I’ve waited 35 years for this.

Views: 9,521

Posted By RoadRace

Re: I’ve waited 35 years for this.

yes, Mrs Roadrace is a seasoned veteran of unexpected race car parts deliveries. In fact I had a Crower cam and assorted required valvetrain components delivered earlier this year. Luckily a friend...

Forum: Exhaust

10-03-2021, 07:19 PM

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4” Oval Boom Tubes

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Posted By RoadRace

4” Oval Boom Tubes

Hey. Just thought I’d post a few pics. I hacked together a dual side exit system for my car.
i got a “nascar style” boom tube system from a really cool dude in Sparta, TN - he shipped to me up here...

Forum: Exhaust

08-02-2021, 08:13 AM

Replies: 2

Views: 383

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Running open headers w/collector reducers during break-in... any chance of damage

Good morning; at some point we’ve all run open headers!
my question is are these shorty or long tube? Either way, there should be an extension after the collector of at least 12”. You want the heat...

Forum: Exhaust

08-01-2021, 11:05 PM

Replies: 508

Views: 111,904

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Ebay longtubes

eBay long tubes are not all the same, ive seen a couple different sets now. But I will cut to the chase on this post, as I have finally installed mine and my car has a T56, they work, but not without...

Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross

06-13-2021, 07:59 PM

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ZL1-1LE vs 3rd gen

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Posted By RoadRace

ZL1-1LE vs 3rd gen

I was running against a 2018 ZL1-1LE. All you hear is the blower whining from the ZL1...

https://youtube.com/shorts/awKi-jqDePE?feature=share

Forum: Exhaust

05-25-2021, 08:36 AM

Replies: 508

Views: 111,904

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Ebay longtubes

sometimes i think these guys should edit their ads...yes, they look like the ones
"FITMENT:

1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro
1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird

**Fits Automatic Transmission Models with...

Forum: Members Camaros

04-26-2021, 01:08 PM

Replies: 20

Pic request! 91-92 Camaro with 18 or 19's

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: Pic request! 91-92 Camaro with 18 or 19's

Hi; the load rating you need to start with is what it came from the factory with, and you shouldn’t go below that. And if it came with 15’s or 16’s, that will change the load and speed rating
the...

03-13-2021, 06:14 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 2,925

Posted By RoadRace

Re: ZZ 383 GMPP FOR SALE

He sent me a pic of his maroon IROC, it’s stunning.
I love white Camaro’s ...and Buick’s, I had a Rosewood 86 T-Type and liked the White t-types better than mine lol. I don’t see many white IROC’s...

03-13-2021, 04:50 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 2,925

Posted By RoadRace

Re: ZZ 383 GMPP FOR SALE

white car? No I haven’t...but there is a nice white one on BaT

03-12-2021, 06:39 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 2,925

Posted By RoadRace

Re: ZZ 383 GMPP FOR SALE

Intake arrived today. Awesome - first class seller, @fja1791 is great to deal with, no problems at all - thanks again.

03-12-2021, 06:33 PM

Replies: 4

K-member, Motion Race Works column

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: K-member, Motion Race Works column

Has the column been installed in a car? I Don’t see any evidence of a U joint at the steering box end.
thanks

02-28-2021, 03:30 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 2,925

Posted By RoadRace

Re: ZZ 383 GMPP FOR SALE

hi, was this intake used 2 seasons or more? Is it new?
thanks!

L98 prc aluminum heads, comp cams roller rockers ,slp runners

01-10-2021, 06:48 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,422

Posted By RoadRace

Re: L98 prc aluminum heads, comp cams roller rockers ,slp runners

Hi, specs on roller rockers as well please. 1.5 or 1.6? 3/8 stud mount? Self guiding? Pics would help
thanks

Forum: Exhaust

11-10-2020, 11:01 AM

Replies: 508

Views: 111,904

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Ebay longtubes

I got T56 in my car and set of these pipes and have been looking at them in the box for a while, trying to muster up the courage to give it a go....there is a guy on youtube called 'redneckracing' i...

Forum: Members Camaros

11-10-2020, 09:58 AM

Replies: 20

Pic request! 91-92 Camaro with 18 or 19's

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: Pic request! 91-92 Camaro with 18 or 19's

18 x 10, 295/30/18’s x4
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x926/d5617f7b_4b59_4cb8_bb7b_02b8681f427a_f7bf4e68ce044c3995d80c33456a27ebce40e010.png
I’m by myself at the track...

11-07-2020, 04:13 PM

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[MB] SOLD Hyd Roller Cam FS

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Posted By RoadRace

SOLD Hyd Roller Cam FS

Hey - selling the cam only out of my car. Less than 5k kms.
Its a GMPP cam, not aftermarket. Great street manners and works no problem with power brakes. Specs are .474” INT and .510” EXH. Duration...

11-07-2020, 03:59 PM

Replies: 9

[MN] !!!!SOLD!!!! spohn t-56 crossmember !!!!SOLD!!!!

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: spohn t-56 crossmember

PM sent

11-07-2020, 03:24 PM

Replies: 8

[QC] 1991 PBR rear discs/calipers hoses/pad swap

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: 1991 PBR rear discs/calipers hoses/pad swap

Hi, does this require brackets to bolt on in place of the smaller OEM rear discs, or will it bolt right on??
thanks

Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario

08-25-2020, 01:14 PM

Replies: 152

I’ve waited 35 years for this.

Views: 9,521

Posted By RoadRace

Re: I’ve waited 35 years for this.

kinda ironic - i'm having carb issues and changing headers right now lol!
i have the hooker shorties/Y pipe on the car now and am switching to something long tube, but i dont know just yet - i...

08-22-2020, 09:24 AM

Replies: 5

Hedman Hussler headers sbc stahl pattern

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: Hedman Hussler headers sbc stahl pattern

ok thanks for the info, I think you are correct regarding fitment of long tube headers in general. Are all the tubes on these ones slip fit? Just thinking about modding them.
thanks again

Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario

08-21-2020, 07:46 PM

Replies: 152

I’ve waited 35 years for this.

Views: 9,521

Posted By RoadRace

Re: I’ve waited 35 years for this.

So cool you got a 3rd gen. Love the backstory - looking forward to seeing the car progress! I’m in Winnipeg - I literally gave up waiting for a good car and got mine from Arizona. I did a GMPP 5.7...

Forum: Brakes

08-21-2020, 07:28 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

Update: ran half season last year (2019) and all this season with the BMW bolt pattern Apex 18x10 25mm offset wheels on 295/30/18 Hoosier’s and ARP 2.8” studs with 15mm spacer plates and I have worn...

08-21-2020, 04:14 PM

Replies: 5

Hedman Hussler headers sbc stahl pattern

Views: 3,583

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Hedman Hussler headers sbc stahl pattern

Hi, will these work with a standard trans? Clearing the slave cyl is a concern.
thanks!

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

05-20-2020, 06:12 PM

Replies: 16

UMI vs Ground Control

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: UMI vs Ground Control

I run Detroit Speed 950’s and 295/30/18 Hoosier A7s. They are Golden. Their weight jacks are amazing.

Forum: Exhaust

02-18-2020, 02:45 PM

Replies: 7

Question about eBay long tube headers

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: Question about eBay long tube headers

This is the same as my car so this is good news. can you confirm they are 1 3/4" primary tubes?

did you have to remove anything during installation (other than jacking the motor up)? if you have...

02-11-2020, 11:16 AM

Replies: 6

[CA] Bilstein Struts Front

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: Bilstein Struts Front

Hi, who can rebuild them? have you ever had that done? the shafts look heat scored or does that wipe off?
just to confirm - these are non-adjustable?
thanks!
matt
EDIT: No longer need info on who...

Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross

02-06-2020, 06:15 PM

Replies: 7

I ran Laguna Seca in my 91 Camaro B4C

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Posted By RoadRace

Re: I ran Laguna Seca in my 91 Camaro B4C

That looks like a riot. Good times for sure - thanks for posting - just a little bit jealous!!

Forum: European Region

12-12-2019, 04:46 PM

Replies: 12

hi from south west of france

Views: 1,231

Posted By RoadRace

Re: hi from south west of france

super cool that you have a 3rd gen in France! i was watching Swiss hill climbs on youtube and saw a black 3rd gen, so strange to see a 3rd gen camaro in with all the euro-box cars - that really looks...

Forum: Brakes

11-13-2019, 08:44 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

Ya, that’s just it - 18’s are more popular, the 17” is going the way of the 15”. I can get 4 nearly new 295/30/18’s for the price of 1 new one - anytime I want. I can’t get 17’s like that, I need to...

Forum: Brakes

11-13-2019, 08:27 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

That looks awesome!

I believe sometimes there is a mis-interpretation and inaccurate interchangeable description of the term “spacer” and “adapter”. Personallly I define the 2 separately as...

Forum: Brakes

11-12-2019, 08:40 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/582ec46f_2ee6_4083_934a_73d80ea6247e_a0af2c10537b35c99d7464904f2bc9bd15cc6d1d.jpeg
Note 15mm spacer with ARP studs and 1LE bearings...

Forum: Brakes

09-26-2019, 07:36 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

Awesome. post some pics!
Matt

Forum: Brakes

09-25-2019, 05:07 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

Hey! It’s a bit of a loaded question because wheels and tires changed with the brakes - had to. I went with 18 x 10’s and 295/30 Hoosiers... So it’s impossible to isolate just the brake change. But...

Forum: Brakes

09-23-2019, 06:01 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

FYI: machining for the Gen 6 Calipers. I just layed the bracket over and traced the profile over with a sharpie, and machined to the line, did it at lunchtime!...

Forum: Brakes

09-23-2019, 05:24 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 11,230

Posted By RoadRace

Re: Gen 6 Camaro front brake swap.

Hey! I am currently looking into a complete rear end upgrade, either LT1 or better, so for rear brakes I’m going to step it up but not until I end up with a new diff - whatever that diff may be. If I...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

07-09-2019, 09:05 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 5,737

Posted By RoadRace

Re: THoughts on an 18" rim on my Formula

The hub diameter is a single part of the load bearing surfaces that all work together to keep the wheel on. And as I said earlier, the tolerance given on any of the 3 active load bearing surfaces...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

07-09-2019, 08:44 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 5,737

Posted By RoadRace

Re: THoughts on an 18" rim on my Formula

The dissimilar metal electrolitic effect with Alum wheels that propagates corrosion usually starts at the hub where the there is a small clearance - but there is a clearance. It’s that could be a...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

07-09-2019, 08:38 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 5,737

Posted By RoadRace

Re: THoughts on an 18" rim on my Formula

All good! I completely support your difference in opinion - awesome!
I’ve worked in aerospace and defence engineering, design and QA for 20 years. While I will applaud any manufacturer that tries...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

07-09-2019, 08:29 PM

Replies: 33