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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-08-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,701
Posted By soloc4

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

The compressor performs flawlessly and puts out really cold air. It's my modified ducting that needs work. I can't get much pressure out of the center vents because the plenum is too large, but it...
Forum: Interior
05-08-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By soloc4

Re: Hawks ABS headliner?

I used one in my 84 hardtop Camaro, but I got it from "Stock Interiors". It is the same one that is sold by everyone, including Hawks, so shop around for best price and shipping. I bought mine bare...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-07-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,701
Posted By soloc4

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

I cannot answer difinitively about the stock K-member since I have never used one during my build, but the Dirty Dingo kit mounts the compressor up and in about an inch in both directions. You can...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,701
Posted By soloc4

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

I used the Dirty Dingo brackets with a Sanden S7 compressor. I did it because the GTO compressor was a variable pressure unit and the Vintage Air system required a constant pressure unit. ...
Forum: Exhaust
04-12-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,807
Posted By soloc4

Re: The beginnings of my 3” dual exhaust

Installing a C4 IRS in a 3rd gen F-body has been done several times and is not that difficult compared to the SLA front suspension, but it is a bit more of a commitment than a curiousity. As far as...
Forum: Exhaust
04-11-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,807
Posted By soloc4

Re: The beginnings of my 3” dual exhaust

I crawled under the car to take some measurements for you. The lowest point of the entire system is 5 cm at the forward V-band clamps and 7 cm under the differential and the new muffler body. The...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-08-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,791
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

Thank you. Your build is going to give mine a run for its money. I love the leather interior and the turbocharged LS, as they say “forget bout it “.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-07-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,791
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

I’m glad you responded. I remember that you had the same issue with your exhaust that I had. I believe that you had mentioned doing something similar to this, but with the Vibrant Ultra Quite...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-07-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,791
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

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Forum: Exhaust
03-07-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,807
Posted By soloc4

Re: The beginnings of my 3” dual exhaust

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1862_1c47ad69e7e38a719cddcb1643305c57684cafec.jpeg...
Forum: Exhaust
02-16-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By soloc4

Re: Photos of Center mount exhaust tips on firebird

It’s my opinion that you will not see many examples of this because of the modifications required to achieve it. A live axle rear suspension does not lend itself to central exhaust due to the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-21-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,908
Posted By soloc4

Re: How to wire a 4th gen F-body fuel tank into a 3rd gen F-body

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x1200/103_0310_img_f30108a672f7b995f2b8c4db27df89917ded43e0.jpeg
This was taken in 2004 when I started working on the rear suspension.
...
Forum: Interior
01-20-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By soloc4

Re: Anyone else doing the Vintage Air A/C swap?

We’ll need more information. Which system?, Gen IV Magnum?, Gen V?, SureFit kit?, are you using a VA condenser? The wiring is stand alone. The trinary switch is wired to the VA compressor clutch...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-15-2024, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By soloc4

Re: February 2024 COTM Winner

Thank you
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-13-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By soloc4

Re: January 2024 COTM Winner

Congratulations to you also. Your Trans Am in the Black and Gold is what got me hooked on 3rd gens when they first hit the showrooms in late '81 when I was 18 years old. That was a lifetime ago and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-13-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By soloc4

Re: February 2024 COTM Winner

I want to thank everyone on this forum for bestowing me such an honor. I have followed COTM since I joined TGO and always dreamt of someday becoming a member of this exclusive club. All of the...
Forum: Body
01-10-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,074
Posted By soloc4

Re: E36 headlights like they should be

C4 Corvette front and rear. You can see the build thread here in the Camaro Forum under
“1 of 1 Z28”. You can also search “SoloC4” for more of my work.
Forum: Body
01-10-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,074
Posted By soloc4

Re: E36 headlights like they should be

In the end I made some modifications to the light housings to extend them 3/4” out to better align with the edge of the hood. I also cut out the hump where the hood bumpers were and made them flush...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-01-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By soloc4

Re: January 2024 COTM **Voting Thread** - Veterans!

INSANE
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1736_b88424b90b8f71fcd4a5dec90e9ad396e7e5a33b.jpeg
It’s been said that a nickname is not chosen, but is given or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-17-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,747
Posted By soloc4

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

I'll second dansm's 90 IROC
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-16-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,747
Posted By soloc4

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/camaro_39d6aa1811a5c32aee66a222759e9fd262bec56e.jpg
I'll give it a shot
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,908
Posted By soloc4

Re: How to wire a 4th gen F-body fuel tank into a 3rd gen F-body

The two wires from the tank went back to the left rear corner behind the bumper and were part of the taillight harness. There is a bulkhead connector at the back of the left quarter panel that plugs...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-14-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,908
Posted By soloc4

Re: How to wire a 4th gen F-body fuel tank into a 3rd gen F-body

With the steel tank, the pump and float shared a common ground at the tank module with the pump power and level sender wires as part of the harness bundle along the driver’s side door jam. What...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-14-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,908
Posted By soloc4

Re: How to wire a 4th gen F-body fuel tank into a 3rd gen F-body

My ‘84 LG4/T5 did not have a rear bulkhead connector. I had to add one from a 4th gen that I sourced the fuel tank from. All of the wiring to the rear of the car was in one harness bundle and...
Forum: Body
12-09-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 485
Posted By soloc4

Re: Weather stripping

Their online catalog. The website breaks it down to year, make, and model. They sell everything as a kit or individual seals that you may need. They even have the door glass front corner seals.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-08-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 2,714
Posted By soloc4

Re: All alum ls3

The Hooker Blackheart 2.5” duel exhaust will be perfect for your application. You get everything that you want, dual exhaust, dual mufflers, dual stainless tips, and it all tucks up in the...
Forum: Body
12-08-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 485
Posted By soloc4

Re: Weather stripping

I used the Steele Rubber kit on my hardtop and was very happy with them.
Forum: Body
11-29-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By soloc4

Re: Body Falling Apart

Tire carcuss, I've seen it before.
Forum: Interior
11-21-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By soloc4

Re: lighted manual shift pattern

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1689_e5e88f5e4d9892c952e55a64ddf4ad2c5229e608.jpeg
If you zoom in you can see the lit shift pattern. 7thDarkAngel is on this...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-14-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,723
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Everybody hates wiring, and the ones that say they love it are lying. Keep up the great work and I hope to see you driving your car next summer.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-11-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,791
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1836_a511804ca73ba05901b7078dcd03206131332d50.jpeg
A pretty successful show season. 5 shows, 3 awards.

This was the first...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-10-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By soloc4

Re: Vintage Air SureFit kits for 3rd gen Camaro / Firebird

Ok, I’ll chime in. I’ll start off by saying that I wish the Gen. 5 system was available when I did my Magnum IV system, which I had to piece together since it was a universal kit. I recently studied...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-04-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,339
Posted By soloc4

Re: Forgeline RB3C’s

The track width is 2” wider total, about the same as a 4th gen. track width (I used a 4th gen R&P).
Forum: Members Camaros
11-02-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,664
Posted By soloc4

Re: Whitejacket (87' Iroc)

I know the excitement of being able to drive a new build for the first time. I’m glad you shared it with us. The exhaust note sounds familiar, I bet you can’t stop grinning. I have a permanent smile...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-02-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,339
Posted By soloc4

Re: Forgeline RB3C’s

My car has C4 Corvette suspension all around and I pushed the front suspension out 2" to increase track width. The back suspension is within a 1/2" of the stock 3rd gen. track width.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-01-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,339
Posted By soloc4

Re: Forgeline RB3C’s

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1738_59ac5075a4e15956eaa75f2cd8c58f7573cc4ead.jpeg...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-01-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,339
Posted By soloc4

Re: Forgeline RB3C’s

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1736_e5fd166c5eb082f172c6100052da2da8314b083f.jpeg
I apologize for not getting back sooner, I just came across your post. I hope...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-29-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By soloc4

Re: Gas pushing back out neck when filling LS1 tank

I ran some tests and I determined that the mystery valve is not needed to vent the tank, so it was capped off. I also removed the purge valve next to the charcoal canister and capped that fitting on...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By soloc4

Re: Gas pushing back out neck when filling LS1 tank

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1823_95ad2d38543c43ef0fd899e90ae31b879669c622.jpeg
I had to drop my fuel tank since the float arm came off of the fuel level...
Forum: Interior
10-07-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,224
Posted By soloc4

Re: Custom console installed

Yes, Vintage Air Magnum IV and a Sanden SD7 compressor with Dirty Dingo brackets. I modified the original ducts to connect the VA hoses. The bezels reverse 2 DIN with VA controls cutout and shifter...
Forum: Interior
10-05-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,224
Posted By soloc4

Re: Custom console installed

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1000x594/img_0162_a9953bd7f3eb8946ce59cb57f7f7d952038354cb.jpeg
I forgot to do a follow up after the interior was finished. Also in this...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-02-2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 238
Posted By soloc4

Rear taillight housings

I have a set of original 84 Z28 taillight housings in great condition. I replaced them with IROC grid style housings. I’m in Western Washington, so buyers will pay for shipping. I will sell...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-02-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 202
Posted By soloc4

Manual exterior mirrors

I have a set of manual exterior mirrors in great condition, paint code 27, clear glass (intact and no scratches). I’ll take any reasonable offer, buyer pays for shipping.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-02-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 273
Posted By soloc4

HVAC system

I have the HVAC system, less the duct work left over from my custom build. I’ll sell any part of the system:
Engine side box
Interior side box
Condensor
Control panel
Heater core
Blower fan...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-29-2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,791
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

If you did that, then mine wouldn’t be “1 of 1” anymore.
I’m so glad that you like the car. It became exactly what I had envisioned.
Forum: Brakes
09-06-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,585
Posted By soloc4

Re: hydroboost

The suspension is also C4 Corvette front and rear, custom made K-member, and the frame rails are custom built and installed at a 13 degree anti-dive angle. All of this was done in my 2 car garage,...
Forum: Brakes
09-06-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,585
Posted By soloc4

Re: hydroboost

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2270_cd328b00a76f891a3a1a5214fe2c597340314dd8.jpeg
Astro van Hydroboost, Willwood master cylinder, C4 ABS, Baer 14” disks/6...
Forum: Body
08-28-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By soloc4

Re: Sand blasting

I had a hood "Dustless Blasted" that had had body filler done and it warped the hood beyond repair. I ended up scrapping it in the end. Just some past experience to share. DA the hood if you can, the...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-26-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,791
Posted By soloc4

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-26-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 122,601
Posted By soloc4

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

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