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Forum: Cooling
04-27-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 538
Posted By exiled350

Re: A/c woes

You shouldn't lose vacuum at all let alone after 20m. There's a leak still somewhere. When I built mine all out, I pulled a vacuum and it didn't decay at all when I came back to it after two weeks.
Forum: Body
04-25-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By exiled350

Re: Headlights - stock or upgrade?

Any auto parts store will still have them on the shelf. Buying them local gives you the chance to inspect them for damage or defects. And you can be sure you get a well matched pair, took me three...
Forum: Brakes
04-21-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 179
Posted By exiled350

Re: 1987 Rear Brake Line Flare nut Issue

Those fuel lines look proper wasted too. You can get a full new set front to back from Inline Tube in steel or stainless. No fooling with splices or dodgy repairs because the only thing worse than...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-17-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 497
Posted By exiled350

Re: TMI Products: New 3rd Gen Interior Parts

I was really excited about this, till I saw the front seats were $3200.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-09-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By exiled350

Re: Best tires for my Iroc

Shortly before Christmas I got a set of General G-Max on clearance at tire rack for less than $500. I've only put a handful of miles on them but they seem decent. Hopefully I'll be able to wear them...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 881
Posted By exiled350

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

They kinda look like the subframe connectors I got for my Camaro back in like 1998. They were just two chunks of raw square tubing... Had to cut open the floor to pass through and weld it all...
Forum: Interior
04-05-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
Posted By exiled350

Re: Dashboard Vibrating Noise

Don't rule out the windows either. My car is dead quiet with them down but rattle city when they're up. I'm pretty sure it's an issue with the guides not being adjusted correctly but I'm waiting till...
Forum: Body
04-05-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By exiled350

Re: Bulk Seam Sealer

I used Evercoat brushable seam sealer and it worked really well. Just applied it with a cheap chip brush from the hardware store. I think it was a quart size can and probably only used about 10% of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By exiled350

Re: T56 reverse too fast

The only time I've ever fully released the clutch pedal in reverse in any vehicle is if I'm in the street and need to go more than a house length, or at my parents where the driveway is 75' long....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-01-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 92
Posted By exiled350

Strange S60 axle hubs

So I've had an issue with the hub centers on my strange axels where they were too big for the wheel. I asked their tech support and they made it seem like I needed to take the axle out and have a...
Forum: Body
03-31-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By exiled350

Re: Cowl Hood help

I have a 3" harwood and it's pretty good. Not so high that I can't see, everything fits under it. I'm running a brodix HV1016 intake with a 1/2' spacer and a 3" air cleaner and im at about 2.5"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By exiled350

Re: Strut mount alignment

How's the wheel look, with it shoved that far you should have some negative camber which should be plainly visible. If that's proper to spec, which I believe is something ridiculous like 0.3° ±0.5°...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 317
Posted By exiled350

Re: Power steering seems to be binding

I've got the same one but in orange. It hangs up, but I just give it a good shove to get past. Biggest issue I have is they're super sketchy on the tubular k-frame.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 317
Posted By exiled350

Re: Power steering seems to be binding

Sounds like it wasn't bleed correctly. Lift the front tires off the ground, take the cap off the reservoir, and rotate the steering wheel lock to lock with the engine off. Have someone watch as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-23-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 654
Posted By exiled350

Re: Correct governor for GTA

What weights and springs did you use and where was it shifting that was too high? I am in a similar situation where it shifts way too early and am having very little luck finding anything other than...
Forum: Body
03-08-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 348
Posted By exiled350

Re: front wiper motor cover

I went through this, early delay covers are pretty much impossible to find. I have an '87 which has the pump in the cover and converted to the later style with the divorced pump as I was able to find...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2024, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By exiled350

Re: Is there a way to clean the gas tank?

I got a spectra one, probably 2019 or so, and it was a direct fit, fully baffled inside, and I'm pretty sure I've put close to 13gal in it with the gauge just barely in the orange so 16gal capacity...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 315
Posted By exiled350

Re: Just bought a 1988 Camaro 2.8L V6 and engine noise started while driving it home!

Speaking from experience I wouldn't drop a lot of money into that six pot. I got mine at 17 with the 2.8/700R4 and had dreams of V8 power before I even handed over the cash, granted it was a 10 year...
Forum: Interior
02-22-2024, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By exiled350

Re: Steering lock plate too far out to reach horn contact and steering lock

Is that the right lock plate for that column? I replaced the standard column in my '87 with a tilt from an '88 and when I went to put it back together after replacing all the guts I tried using the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-19-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By exiled350

Re: UMI Rotojoint Rear LCA

I ended up getting these and finally installed them this past weekend. Took a whopping 30m, probably the easiest thing I've done on this car. Set the length by turning down a pair of wood dowles to...
Forum: Interior
02-17-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,504
Posted By exiled350

Re: Rear hatch struts that won't launch the glass to outer space

I installed the Delco struts today and the work correctly. The closing effort is not bad and it opens slow enough that it doesn't bounce or anything. The defogger grid works properly now too. You can...
Forum: Exhaust
02-14-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 412
Posted By exiled350

Re: Hooker BH13201 Long tube headers gone?

The hookers, I had to fab a spacer for the flange and beat the pipe. It works, just a lot of time and frustration.
Forum: Exhaust
02-14-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 412
Posted By exiled350

Re: Hooker BH13201 Long tube headers gone?

Right side, #4 spark plug crashed hard on #2 pipe. This is with the shortest plugs I could find. Had to space it away from the head and beat the pipe. Not really sure if it's a QC issue or a design...
Forum: Exhaust
02-14-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 412
Posted By exiled350

Re: Hooker BH13201 Long tube headers gone?

I can tell you from experience they are crap. I had a set of $200 eBay headers as a stopgap that fit better. The dual 2.5" exhaust is still available I believe and it is top notch. It fits perfectly...
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 268
Posted By exiled350

Re: Hazard warning lights

The turn signal flasher is separate from the four ways. It's possible that the turn signal flasher is good enough to activate with the reduced load of the rear LED but the left side of the four way...
Forum: Interior
02-08-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,504
Posted By exiled350

Re: Rear hatch struts that won't launch the glass to outer space

Rock Auto ACDelco 510509.
Forum: Interior
02-06-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,504
Posted By exiled350

Re: Rear hatch struts that won't launch the glass to outer space

Be careful with the cheap ones, I got a set a while ago and didn't think anything of it. They had the tabs so they must work, right... Ya no, I hit the button and it blew my 50A ignition prefuse....
Forum: Electronics
01-30-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By exiled350

Re: Wiring Diagrams

I have an 87, 90, and 92 book, the 87 book has a fold out 2d in the back but also had a supplemental book with all the electronic mechanization. The later books didn't have the 2d but the mechs were...
Forum: Interior
01-29-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By exiled350

Re: REglue Sagging Headliner 1984 Trans AM

I redid my hardtop a few years ago. I cleaned the old foam and crap off the substrate with a soft nylon brush attachment for the shop vac, that worked great and there was no mess. Once it was clean I...
Forum: Body
01-27-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 351
Posted By exiled350

Re: Disk brakes front & rear - proportion valve

I swapped the spring in my stock valve ('87 disc/drum) to the 1NCR5 job recommend here. Running Wilwood four pot calipers on all four corners with a 2002 master cylinder and it stops like a modern...
Forum: Exhaust
12-31-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 614
Posted By exiled350

Re: Y-Pipe for Hooker Supercomps with UMI Trans Crossmemebr

The blackheart mount requires a stock style torque arm. If you have the UMI one that has a poly bushing on the end that mounts with a pair of plates, it will not work. I had to get the stock...
Forum: Exhaust
12-28-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 614
Posted By exiled350

Re: Y-Pipe for Hooker Supercomps with UMI Trans Crossmemebr

The UMI crossmember sucks, I had one and could not find a way to get long tube headers to work with it. The Holley Blackheart crossmember will work with a 700R4 if you use the 4l60e bracket and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2023, 05:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By exiled350

Re: Sniper throttle bracket alignment

I have the FST bracket and am using an LG4 throttle cable with a sniper and it works great. Plenty of adjustment to ensure that it will go wide open at the floor but not before. Correct geometry for...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-19-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,616
Posted By exiled350

Re: 3rd Gen POV

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/pxl_20230819_185843516_15f5ee649acba683892ef825c5b71d0439ee9321.jpg
Woodward Dream Cruise 2023.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-15-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By exiled350

Re: Rear compartment lock

PM'd
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-13-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By exiled350

Re: UMI Rotojoint Rear LCA

Hmmm, those DSE are almost a $200 premium over the UMI. It's not a DD by any stretch of the imagination, I got a '23 3LT 6MT for that. Might see 2000 miles a year so a bit of harshness is acceptable....
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-11-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By exiled350

Rear compartment lock

Looking for a rear compartment lock cylinder that takes a 'B' key. Went to have the original rekeyed to match the new door and trunk locks and it has 'D' guides.

Thanks!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-11-2023, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By exiled350

Re: UMI Rotojoint Rear LCA

Perfect, I'll be adding this to my to-do list for sure then.
Forum: Brakes
09-10-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,406
Posted By exiled350

Re: hydroboost

It's setup for pretty much anything, but will mostly see city duty. I had the high pressure hoses made locally, low pressure just AN fittings and Continental hose. The PS pump is a CVF racing Saginaw...
Forum: Interior
09-09-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By exiled350

Re: A/C Dash Vent Grommets

I just popped all mine out. All the foam jobs were folded over so it probably has been like that since the factory. I've had it since 1997 and they always flopped around, now I know why. Took less...
Forum: Brakes
09-06-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,406
Posted By exiled350

Re: hydroboost

I'll try to get over there this weekend and grab some pix of it.
Forum: Brakes
09-06-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,406
Posted By exiled350

Re: hydroboost

I've got about 250 miles on mine over the past year and it's been the most trouble free part of the build other than the nightmare of plumbing it in. I've got wilwood four pot calipers all around,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-05-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By exiled350

UMI Rotojoint Rear LCA

Anyone have experience with the UMI Rotojoint Rear lower control arms versus poly bushing? I am running a set of ancient Edelbrock with poly bushing and was wondering how much harsher the ride would...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-09-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By exiled350

WTB: VSS buffer

Looking for a VSS buffer, doesn't matter if it's tested good or unknown. Preferably with pigtail.
Forum: Body
02-18-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 213
Posted By exiled350

Harwood B-12101 Hood

I had a hell of a time finding pictures of this on a car and none of it up. Lots of room underneath, looks good on the car. Definitely not a bolt and go deal though, needs finish work to get it the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-19-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,673
Posted By exiled350

Re: Hooker Racingheart Headers SBC long tubes

profootbrake2

How was the clearance on the passenger side. I have the same headers and the #2 tube crosses over the #4 plug. I've got angled plug brodix heads. Holley support is crap.
Forum: Exhaust
11-12-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,791
Posted By exiled350

Re: Hooker Blackheart SBC/700R4

Yeah that's the one. Here's what it looks like on the ground, this is with umi lowering springs on the front and cargo coils in the back. The k-frame or floorboards will hit before the exhaust.
The...
Forum: Exhaust
10-30-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,791
Posted By exiled350

Hooker Blackheart SBC/700R4

I could not find a good example of this being done. Small block with 700R4, it is possible to install the whole blackheart system even though they say LS or anyone other than 700R4. The headers...
Forum: Exhaust
09-11-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,341
Posted By exiled350

Re: Sinister 4 INCH with 700R4

Thanks, it's good to know that someone has done this and it works well. Really frustrating that holley sells the full exhaust system, including headers for a small block that is expected to work with...
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