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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.7L H.O.???

How much did this kit or whatever you wanna call it cost? The 80’s…we had crack, Reagan, AIDS and now 5.7L H.O. Pandemic.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.7L H.O.???

I’ll go to the junkyard where I threw mine away and take a look
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.7L H.O.???

Interesting. Anybody have a picture of one?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

5.7L H.O.???

Question for the group but what car came with a 5.7L HO? Reason I ask is cause I saw that decal for the 5.0L HO air cleaner lid in a classic industries catalog. Yeah the new one, page 171. just...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-07-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Hawks Radiator Shroud

For those interested. This radiator shroud from Hawks is a bit expensive for what it is but unless you run a metal fabrication shop and can make your own it’s worth it. Fits nicely over 3 core set...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-04-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Radiator

30.5457 N
87.7084 W

Alabama
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-03-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Radiator

Copy, still $Free.99 + plus shipping to whoever wants it
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-28-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Radiator

PM me your full address, need that for ups quote
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-27-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,784
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

Exactly what I had to do. Took the front arms out and restored them. I bought some quality bushings and ball joints. I took them to a local hydraulic shop and they popped the old ones out, new in and...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-27-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,784
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

That’s awesome. Yeah I’m with you…I’m building my 84 Z28 to drive and have fun with. Not every car needs to be a Friday night drag strip warrior. Some may disagree but that’s their opinion. Keep up...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-25-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,784
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

This is really a great story to follow. Your dedication to your car is amazing! It’s awesome how you are rebuilding it with NICE new parts. Some disagree but IMO new is always better…in certain...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.0 to 5.7 engine swap.

👍🏻
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.0 to 5.7 engine swap.

Did I say chrome? No I did not. In fact I took that ugly crap off mine. But here we are getting WAY off topic. I got a better idea…we put the rulers away and help this guy build a cool car. Isn’t...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.0 to 5.7 engine swap.

I’m no fuel pump expert but I am guessing that stock 305 pump isn’t up to the task. It wasn’t really an option for me to stay mechanical. Aftermarket mechanical might be an option? I went with an in...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.0 to 5.7 engine swap.

Sent pics of the motor to you PM
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 5.0 to 5.7 engine swap.

I just put the same exact motor in my 84 Z28…your ECM is now just a box with outdated 80s tech in it. I had my trans rebuilt that it will go into overdrive on its own. Question…did you upgrade your...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-21-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
[AL] Z28 Wheels
Views: 354
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Z28 Wheels

Shipping can be done
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-20-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
[AL] Z28 Wheels
Views: 354
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Z28 Wheels

$150 plus shipping for all 4. New Z28 center caps. Sold as complete set only
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3779_9f87330896f58bf6e67dc82170de86f3fbb7d492.jpeg...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-20-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Single Factory Electric Fan

Then delete them if it’s a problem
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-20-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Single Factory Electric Fan

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3768_dd919d73f00c9dd7dabcdd87d03319f1b9859e21.jpeg
This came out of my 84 Z28 5.0L H.O.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-19-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 0
[AL] Fan
Views: 142
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Fan

Single fan from 84 Z28 5.0L H.O. $10 plus shipping.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3769_1970c64da9a00ed7c21d5cfcbcb2fe43ba2ddeb6.jpeg...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-15-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: New shoes on the Z28

Besides the knuckleheads that put the tires on and the infamous pinch welds…how are they? Traction and cruising quality? I’m excited to try mine. They had good reviews
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-14-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Radiator

My bad thought it linked all the way. Its the top result
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-14-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Radiator

Honestly I’m not sure. But here is the link where I bought it. All the dimensions are listed.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-13-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: New shoes on the Z28

Nice car! Good to know because I just got a set of those for mine but haven’t driven on them yet. Thanks for a REAL review...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-13-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Radiator

It’s just taking up space in my garage. I’ll never use it.
I think I paid about $100 for it
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-13-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Radiator SOLD

***update…free! Just pay me the shipping***

I have a new unused radiator for what was going in a 84 z28 but upgraded and was never used. Pay shipping and it’s yours....
Forum: Electronics
02-12-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 291
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Hazard warning lights

I had a similar issue trying to use LEDs. You using those? I swapped back to standard and problem solved. Just a thought
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-12-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 157
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Fan/radiator shroud

Looking for a single fan shroud that would fit a 84 Z28. Faded color no issue just no cracks or damage. Obviously I will pay shipping… from US only please

Located in alabama
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-12-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Bringing 86 Iroc Z out of storage.

You have an amazing canvass to work with there. I’m in the same boat with my ‘84 Z28. My dad bought it new, my car in high school…back in late 90’s. Long story short but it sat in a garage untouched...
Forum: History / Originality
02-05-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 82-84 front turn signal lenses

$90 ain’t bad for those honestly. Thanks for the link!
Forum: History / Originality
02-03-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

82-84 front turn signal lenses

Anybody know who sells aftermarket or replacement lenses for the early models (82-84) Z28s. Going as deep as page 8 of a google search I can’t find anything…well other than old used junk. Couldn’t...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-03-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Coolant/washer jugs

That’s cool lookin but I’m more after stock tanks done up with something
Forum: Members Camaros
02-03-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Coolant/washer jugs

Maybe an odd question for all but has anybody seen or done any custom work to their coolant/washer jug? Got some replacements in this week and curious if any ideas out there. Painted, Chevy decals,...
Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,276
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Why the '87 LG4 is superior the previous LG4s.

My thoughts on any 3rd gen 305…It served a purpose in its time but that time was long ago….like Ronald Reagan long ago. Those of us lucky enough to
own these cars unfortunately inherited some really...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-01-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: L69 Air Cleaner

Appreciate the research. I did wind up finding the base to mine. I had no idea those things are worth that much! Anybody interested in a complete set for $500 OBO message me. Pics available upon...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-30-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

L69 Air Cleaner

Looking for an air cleaner assembly for a L69 motor in what was a 305 H.O. Z28. Just need the lower part. Not the lid or scoops. PM me if available
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 1989 IROC

Good info, thanks! Curious but if one could rough guess, out of all the IROCs any idea what percentage had the 5.7 TPI? I know the production numbers are out there I just don’t feel like sifting...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 1989 IROC

Looks like he had a LO3 setup. I probably mistaked the EFI for a carb, it was dark and couldn’t see much. But yep it was an LO3 after a google image search.
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

1989 IROC

Question for the group. In 1989 did Chevy produce the IROC with a carb’d 305? Saw one in town and after talking to the guy he opened the hood. I was a little surprised not to see a 5.7 TPI, wasnt...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 273
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 89 Iroc

If the shops around you are not being much help try a specialty hydraulic repair shop. I called around to the local auto mechanics and not one would touch it. Almost every one of them said no we only...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-20-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 273
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 89 Iroc

i just went through this same issue with my 84 a year ago. If you really want brand new ones the S-10 had the same ones. What’s wrong with the stock ones on the car? I just painted mine and had a...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Air cleaner help/swap

probably in the vicinity of 350hp, so about triple what it had stock. I’m not a fan of open cleaners like that so if I can ditch it I will. I can’t find what type of Holley it comes with. Crate motor...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-18-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Air cleaner help/swap

forgive me here but the 350 I’m swapping in my 84 Z28 has an open style air cleaner. Would it be possible to reinstall the factory dual snorkle set up the 305 came with? Or is that too restrictive?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 700R4 Rebuild

Keep in mind that $1800 is including transport to the trans shop and probably some sort of mark up due to the fact one shop is removing/installing it but a 3rd party shop does the rebuild.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: 700R4 Rebuild

Enough, didn’t need this going there. My point was there are a lot of old posts on here and costs change over time. So instead of sifting through years of outdated junk I asked it again. Goal was to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

700R4 Rebuild

What is the going rate on a 700R4 rebuild? I spent $1800 on mine this week but it was out of an 84 Z28 and hasn’t been used since 1999. Just curious what others have paid recently. Posts two years or...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-17-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Fuel tank swap

I agree! Just pulling the stock tank without a lift was a b!tch. Lots of bad words were said. And that’s with the car on jackstands, entire rear and exhaust removed. It’s that stupid filler neck. Did...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-17-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Re: Fuel tank swap

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0744_daf6709b21ce1fccbca9f9cab1c2697ce0bf6345.jpeg
That’s it out the box. Either way probably better than the stock 84 tank that...
Forum: Exhaust
01-15-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 192
Posted By 19eighty4_z28

Electric cut out switch

About to put an electric cut out on but curious what are some good spots to mount the switch? As in what’s the easiest path to success to route the wires
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