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Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-03-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,325
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

Why? Just put a thirdgen axle back in. They're cheap! Also easy to put 4thgen discs on a thirdgen housing. There is a thread on here that covers it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-30-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 99
Important/Useful : Lowering 101
Views: 126,647
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Lowering 101

Rear suspension parts are all interchangeable from 82-02. Is there a reason for coil overs? Weight Jacks are ideal for most thirdgens in my opinion. Look to UMI either way.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-03-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,949
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

He made those himself. He sells wickerbills and it's one of the best on the market for thirdgens. Good dude, message him for details.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-03-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: lowering question

For what you use the car for you should be fine lowering it the 1". Most likely thing you could need is the adjustable panhard bar to recenter the rear axle.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-03-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,011
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: AcDelco coil springs

AC Delco OE replacement parts are always good. Should restore factory performance. New bushings in the a-arms, strut mounts, ball joints, and sway bar end links too while you have it apart as the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-21-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,466
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Heater control valve for LS swap. Part number and pics.

I returned to this thread for this reason. I'm only getting 2 years from these valves. So, in the spirit of documentation here's my experience.....

I did my LS1/T56 swap in 2015, was on the road...
Forum: History / Originality
10-04-2019, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 101,970
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 1989 IROC 344 original miles

No, I stopped going when I figured out how much that show makes and how little of that money is used to benefit the community or cruise patrons. Enjoy the cruise, it's free but spend your money...
Forum: History / Originality
10-03-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 101,970
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 1989 IROC 344 original miles

Sorry I missed this excitement.

Interesting fact, I took this photo from inside my 92 during the Iowa State Fair Parade in 2017.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-27-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 54,140
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Post Your 60ft with Suspension Setup

1.707 60'
Stock LS1/T56/3.42 torsen, koni yellows, 250# weight jacks, UMI LCARBs, on 275/40R17 340TW Nexen street tires.
Not bad for a autoX/RR car!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-27-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Autocross rear decision

If you only "beat" on you car by autoX or road racing, a 10 bolt should last a long time if cared for properly. A better differential (wavetrac, etc) might be necessary too. It's my understanding...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,335
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: New steering shaft

Walter Racecraft sells them also. Thats where I got mine.
Forum: Car Audio
02-27-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: passenger 1/4 panel sub woofer encloser

It's been done several times. I'm looking to downsize my system to regain cargo space and have also been researching this idea or putting a sub where the compartment is on the drivers side of the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-19-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,707
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Thirdgen Ranch wheel refurbishing service

One thing to think about is, are the Rock Auto ones the same quality as your OE wheels? I don't know the answer but usually not.

Do they have any before and after pics of wheels they've done?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-09-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,707
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Thirdgen Ranch wheel refurbishing service

I hope its better than their t-top refurbishing.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Suspension

I would say it really depends how you use the car and what your goals are for the car. Coil overs do limit how wide of wheel/tire combo you can run to about a 275 width tire or 9.5" wheel. This is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Best tool/method for separating endlinks, ball joints, etc?

I loosen the castle nut until it's flush with the end of the threads and then smack it with a good hammer to break it loose. Then remove the nut and it just slides out. YOU MUST HIT IT SQUARE or you...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,331
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Hawks 4" Air Intake Kit

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/fb_img_1510431538773_cc0d2db8b5f6e786a24a1a3e10acededb43fa3b4.jpg

I bought the Hawks 4" CAI because I was in a hurry and wanted...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Exhaust advice

I have Speed Engineering long tubes. I replaced my Racing Innovations with the SE's because they fit better. I had my 3" y-pipe and exhaust fabbed by a top local exhaust shop. Wish I had a pic to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-30-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,325
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

Current R15s are 17x9.5, an excellent size, perfect for a 275/40R17. The extra .5" of a 17x10 is so insignificant it's not worth it.*
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-17-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,848
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Hawks Ronal R-15 18x10 Reproduction Poll

B. Both look good but I would buy B.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-17-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,325
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

B. Both look good but I would buy B. Love the 18x10 option! That's a sale waiting to happen!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-05-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,199
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/20160716_154722_21f063c37acd083d55c2fcf727dcbd9a438152bb.jpg
Polished ZR1 reps from oewheelsllc.
17x9.5 w/ 275/40R17 fronts (and...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-04-2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,325
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

:yup:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-04-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,325
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

18x9.5 is a solid choice. Still offers 18" and easily fits a 275 tire which is easy to fit under the car on all corners, lots of tire options, can be used by everyone from street to autoX, and even...
Forum: Car Audio
01-04-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,137
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Kick panel speaker project

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/20150520_205101_ceb6ff7302ffb1d3cb4b94fe19c1160e0035c822.jpg
Even at this side angle you can see how much clearance remains for the...
Forum: Car Audio
01-04-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,137
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Kick panel speaker project

Assume what you like. You know as well as I there's no replacement for experience. The covers provided by q logic have protected the same pair of Bostons for over 20 years without even a scratch....
Forum: Car Audio
01-03-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,137
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Kick panel speaker project

Bologna! I've had mine 20 years. My car is a clutch, driven regularly, drag raced, autoXed, and road raced. The qlogic panels have NEVER interfered. Size 11-12 shoes depending on brand, and that's...
Forum: Car Audio
12-02-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,137
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Kick panel speaker project

https://www.qlogicenclosures.com/collections/q-logic-enclosures/firebird+pontiac+1986

I've run these in my 92 camaro for over 20 years. I have a clutch and they don't interfere. Only down side is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-23-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,161
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: setup for road race/autox?

Sounds like you're reinventing the wheel. You'll be changing wheelbase, weight bias. These cars have a lot of short comings in the front from factory. Ackerman is one example. More caster would help...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-09-2017, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Best summer/performance tire for stock IROCs

I ran the BFG's, my friend got the Firehawks on his IROC. Both tires seem to be on the same level. I'd buy the BFG'S again, I think they have a better tread pattern, and I'm a fan of their tires....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-06-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Best summer/performance tire for stock IROCs

Here's a pic of my car with the 255 Toyos on (4thgen rear) and my BFG sport comp 2 (should be a255 but might be a 245, I can't remember now) next to the 255 toyo.

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Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-05-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Best summer/performance tire for stock IROCs

For street, definitely the BFG sport comp 2. I had these until I got my Toyo R888's. Ran 245/50R16 up front, 255/50R16 in the rear. Looked good, couldn't really tell they were different sizes.

If...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-28-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 91' Camaro Autocross and Track Day

I seen the rotors recommendations on FRRAX. Tons of third and 4thgen autoX/ RR specific tech there.

I did 6 or 7 autoX events, some double entries, and an HPDE. The first year they were my...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-27-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 91' Camaro Autocross and Track Day

I ran those BFG sport comp 2's for a while. They are one of the best options for our stock 16x8's. I was very pleased with them. My friend put them on his '11 camaro and cut a couple seconds from his...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-26-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,634
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: 92 Camaro LS1 Swap

Looking good! What did you do to give the AC line clearance from the ac mount bracket bolt?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,513
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Lowering Ideas

double post
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,513
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Lowering Ideas

Sounds like you're on the right track. With the money you have invested in suspension already, it really only makes sense to go with weight jacks. They'll work well with your konis too. The CC plates...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-24-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 38,203
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Whats the largest rim that will fit a 3rd gen?

You really like 50 series tires! Lol

Maybe you don't understand how tire sizes work.
275 - width of tire in mm (millimeters)
40 - means the sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide. So it...
Forum: Fabrication
12-18-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 119,103
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Fender Flares on a third gen

:goodjob:
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 38,058
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: LS swappers what are your 1/4 mile times?

Stock 01 LS1 w/long tubes/T56/3.42 torsen on 315/35R17 nitto DR's before tune. Couldn't get off the line without bogging (this was cured when it finally got tuned).
2.102 60', 13.484@105.7mph
Not...
Forum: Fabrication
12-12-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 119,103
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Fender Flares on a third gen

I'd consider that a compliment on a job well done.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-23-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,578
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

I've seen pictures of you mocking up flared fenders, are those going to be one of your products?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-23-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,045
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: C7 Z06 wheels finally on!

Looks good! I'm looking at them in chrome or black 18x10.5.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-23-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: C5 Corvette Bronze Magnesium 17"-18" wheels

I don't know the backspacing off the top of my head but 4thgen and newer wheels and c4 and newer vette wheels are commonly used on thirdgens with 2" bolt on spacers. A 4thgen rear end won't need...
Forum: FAQ Board
11-21-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,783
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

Same strength as any other 10 bolt. Torsen is just the brand/style of the posi unit inside, which are all inherently weak because if the small 7.5" ring size.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-20-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,183
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Lets see some C5 Z06 wheels on F Bodys

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/wheels-tires/529628-got-vette-wheels-post-21.html
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-20-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Are these Z28 rims?

:yup: My 92 RS has the "Z28" wheels too (N96 option). Mine are unpainted though, on a purple haze car.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-20-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 38,203
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Whats the largest rim that will fit a 3rd gen?

Yes, your can easily fit 275/40R17 on all 4 corners. I have that size on my car. The CTW motorsports wheels a great option because they are designed for our cars. Second option is 4thgen 17x9.5's...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-16-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By plum92_camaro

Re: Revive theo/str. racing

How'd this turn out? Updates?

I figure you'll blow the mustangs doors off, the Civic Si might come close as they are into the 14's these days, but the G will be a good race or he'll win.
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