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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-12-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,176
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Is a 4 link worth it for a street/autocross car?

I looked into the quadralink a while back. It has many positive aspects to it, but watchin some of the testing videos it seemed to cause some real corner/ braking issues. They may very well have...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-18-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,615
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Super Ram, Accel Hi Flo Base and Fuel Rails

I’ll buy the rails. Pm me payment info
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-16-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: November 2021 COTM "Open Season" **Nomination Thread**

I'd like to nominate AJ-T/A's beautiful 89 GTA, it looks super clean an very tastefully modded.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-27-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,488
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

Hit up 2 shows sunday. Local cars and coffee and a real sweet show at farm.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-09-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Pro Kit Settling or Not

Just an update. Tore it all apart, didnt find anything wrong. So I chopped half a coil off the front and put thin insulators in the rear. Quite happy with the results. Just put about 100 miles on it....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,261
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Let's see your 91-92 Firebird's

Guess ill throw an updated pic up
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210808_112239_828093b2f5d93f8362e61dc9ed81267003d5f8b3.jpg
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Pro Kit Settling or Not

Rear looks about same. Your front is waay lower. Sharp lookin. My car looks like its got the Cali lean squat
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Pro Kit Settling or Not

Here it is. Both sides. Looks pretty much where its gotta be.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210809_174214_e2d9cb7593e0da0b4692b89bb40815bc9665f970.jpg...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Pro Kit Settling or Not

What size tire? Im on 275/40/17s. Ill double chech perches tonight. Pretty positive its all in line
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Pro Kit Settling or Not

Whats your measurement. Ground to fender lip? I dont belive its binding. I can put my weight on it and get movement. I guess i could try crackin the control arms loose and see what happens.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Pro Kit Settling or Not

Aluminum heads, water pump and radiator. Headers instead of cast manifolds. AIR delete, Tubular k member. Springs are indexed in pockets correctly as well
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 897
Posted By 2slow5.0

Pro Kit Settling or Not

Installed an eibach pro-kit last year. Drove it about 50 miles. Finally this year I've been able to use the car more. My issue is my car has the Cali lean. Im 27" to bottom of rear fender, and 28 1/4...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-09-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,033
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: 9.5 wides with big brakes

Wow. Been a while. But i finally got it back on the ground. Yes. Bump steer kit fit with the 9.5 wide 17s. 5.25 bs with a 1.6mm offset. Sits inside wheel well and clears everything. I need a longer...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-08-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,488
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210808_134619_508448b70ce031c717e04cd5acc58f647b1c06fc.jpg
Only pic i can get to work. Local show. Bout 230 cars. First time been...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: T-56 off center, how to correct

Did you change the k member at all? The car ever been wrecked? I went thru similar situation on my car. I put an aftermarket k member in and then solid motor Mounts. Seemed to bring it back closer to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-31-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,980
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Third gen owners other cars pics

i want one of these soo bad
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-31-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,980
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Third gen owners other cars pics

Ill add to it
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20201129_144050_2683eba96db085e4fcdac50d7becca80078a2c63.jpg
My 2018 centennial silverado. 6.2 every option. Gets...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-29-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,822
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Midwest Chassis 2 piece race arm

I run Midwest Chassis long arm and crossmember on my 4th gen and a modded long arm with their controller arms and panhard bar on my third gen. All awesome pieces and great people to deal with
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2021, 06:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By 2slow5.0

UMI HD motor mounts

Is anyone running UMI’s heavy duty urethane motor mounts? They look very similar to solid mounts but with maybe some cushion to them. I currently have Energy suspension mounts but they’re starting to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-11-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Auto Meter stuff..an Idea?

Pm sent
Forum: Power Adders
05-29-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Supercharger Questions

Bringin kind of a dated thread back vs startin new. How much can detonation be warded off on high compression using some race octane? Assuming full forged lower end, And how would you determine what...
Forum: History / Originality
05-20-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,846
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Mecum third gen prices....

Just to put in my :2cents: from some earlier posts. I don’t believe auto prices will drop any time soon. I payed 8k for my 01 SS camaro 5 years ago. I bet I easily could get 10-12 for it now. I won’t...
Forum: Power Adders
05-15-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By 2slow5.0

Crank keys for blower applications

Whats everyone runnin for crank keys spinnin blowers. Factory woodruff, full length 3/16. Full length 1/4, dual? Whats the experienced opinion?
Personally I have a single full length key, if it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-14-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,016
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: WTS med cap/ billet/accel/stuff. SBC stuff..whatnot.

Do you have a serpentine pulley to work with the pump?
Forum: Power Adders
05-11-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Max power on stock fuel lines

Whats everyones thoughts on the aeromotive stealth tank with the 340 pump?
https://aeromotiveinc.com/product/gen-ii-stealth-fuel-tank-82-92-camaro/
Forum: Cooling
05-08-2021, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Low Pro Fans

They look real nice. Part number by chance?
Forum: Power Adders
05-05-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Max power on stock fuel lines

I wonder if that may or better if the boosts pump is activated by boost. The 255 flows more than enough under most conditions, boost a pump makes up any shortfall under boost. Vs a 340 pushin all...
Forum: Cooling
05-05-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By 2slow5.0

Low Pro Fans

What do you all recommend for a low profile fan setup. I gotta free some room up in that area. 91 Formula. BeCool direct fit radiator. Currently factory dual fans
Forum: Power Adders
04-27-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Max power on stock fuel lines

How bout the fuel rails? I don’t think I’ll be makin enough steam to warrant up graded lines or rails, but I’d rather do it now then have to tear it apart again
Forum: Power Adders
04-26-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Max power on stock fuel lines

Ok. So better off with a 450 tban a boosta pump?
thx
Forum: Power Adders
04-26-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Max power on stock fuel lines

358 sbc with about 12-14 psi jammed down its throat. 60lb injectors. Currently has a single 255 pump with hotwire. I thought about a boost a pump. But not sure. If im better off with just a bigger...
Forum: Power Adders
04-26-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By 2slow5.0

Max power on stock fuel lines

Whats the factory fuel lines support before larger lines are required? Seems like when boost starts gettin high that becomes an issue
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-20-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,676
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: revisiting poly rear LCAs

Fwiw I’m running the full Midwest chassis rod end control arms and pan hard bar on my third gen. Only put maybe 75 miles on it so far. But I haven’t felt any negative effects so far. Car feels very...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-23-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,974
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Driveway K-Member Install

The bolts have a torque value, should be in your umi paperwork. Yeep. Brake lines just zip tie to it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,371
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: 383 Stroker water pump recommendations

Runnin Stewart here as well, with be cool radiator. Soo far soo good. Aluminum surprised me how light it was
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-09-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: T-56 viper imput shaft

Ill add to this, i have the aftermarket t56 that uses a longer input shaft, but the t5 bell housing, clutch ect. Works good but puts the trans a couple inches further back. Requiring a custom...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-09-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 14,319
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: 90 Formula from derelict to street XXXXXXX Beater

What did you decide on for an engine? See your superram was up for sale. Like the car alot. Reminds me of the old lingenfelter build....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,474
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Exhaust popping/backfire

You try checking temps on the primaries at idle? See if you have one that’s far off the other 7? May help narrow which cylinder it’s comin from. Although not likely, worth a shot and easy to do
Forum: Exhaust
01-06-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,347
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Sinister 4 INCH with 700R4

Spotted this over on ls1tech. Can see the adapter to 3 inch
may be someone can score a descent deal on it.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/market/1945190
Forum: Exhaust
01-03-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,431
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: My homemade 4 inch exhaust

Yea, a few nice ones right local to me. Members on here
Forum: Exhaust
01-03-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,431
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: My homemade 4 inch exhaust

No sir. Upstate NY
Forum: Exhaust
01-01-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,396
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Dyno Dons and 4” exhaust

I think hawks sinister may be the way to go. I had about as much in my own with piping, not to mention fab time. Hawks is about 450 bux
Forum: Exhaust
01-01-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,396
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Dyno Dons and 4” exhaust

I made my own system fwiw. I have UMI connectors, not on yet though. I had to make my own trans crossmember, so i built in as much clearance as possible. I have the aftermarket t56, couple inches...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-31-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,715
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Wilwood Brakes & Other Brake Components

Have some interest in the rears if someone decides on the fronts. No rush though
Forum: Power Adders
12-31-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Throttle body inlet

I actually may fab up something like this...
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x480/1bcd002b_c715_4639_8bd0_93ca53116720_358453b260b94d44e7b58873e329db059cc65f89.jpeg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Compression calculation

Its not an off the shelf piston. It was a special order, the 5.85 rod isnt super common. Took around a month to get em made back in the day. I can clearly remember some things, others are fuzzy. Too...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Compression calculation

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Compression calculation

Confused is an understatement I know the heads are 60cc, i was there when they were measured. I really appreciate your time. If someone wants to pm me an email address Ill fwd the email from Ross....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Compression calculation

I dont honestly remember what the ross pistons looked liked. No 85 around here. Local racetrack has 112 I believe. Trust me, i was temped to put it together with some bigger injectors, and just run...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By 2slow5.0

Re: Compression calculation

Heres an original piston I saved from when i bought the engine. I do recall a couple cylinders bein a little scored up, requiring a .010 bore. This not the current piston. Simply wahat was in it when...
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