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Forum: Body
07-31-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 353
Posted By matt_p

Window rock back an forth

It's like the wheels that fit in the horizontal guide on the bottom of the window are too small for the guide. Is this a known problem? Does the guide open up over time?

Oh, and does anyone know...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-03-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,198
Posted By matt_p

Re: Transmission mount Energy Suspension

I have that mount, works great. Has close to 20,000 kms on it. I put the poly torque arm mount on at the same time. Made a big difference. It is taller but shouldn't affect anything. You can always...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-15-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 930
Posted By matt_p

Re: correct intake part# for HSR!?!

The Patriot 195cc heads use a 1205 gasket so dont worry.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-13-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By matt_p

Re: Will 315's fit up front?

I have a 275mm wide tire on the 17x8.5" C5 wheels. They are a bit wide. 265 should be the max.

315's wont fit upfront with cutting away wheel well material. That's what Karl Hunter said he did.
Forum: Brakes
10-01-2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 41,210
Posted By matt_p

Re: Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done

4 piston rears? damn, that'll need abs wont it lol
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Is it possible to get that 4 piston caliper on the fronts? We seem to eaither have 2 or 6 piston brakes.
Forum: Brakes
09-29-2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 41,210
Posted By matt_p

Re: Drum rear to C5/C6 conversion plates done

How come there is no way of making the internal e-brake work with this setup?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-11-2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
Posted By matt_p

Re: world castings aluminum block opinions

I dont know what the 151 cam is. never seen anyone mention it. I do know they like the Voodoo cams and Harold Brookshire posts there too. Good knowledge from him.

Some guys have gotten world...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-10-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
Posted By matt_p

Re: world castings aluminum block opinions

the guys at chevelles.com hate the world block. search the forum there for what they think of it.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-09-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By matt_p

Re: HSR Power

Your cam would like a HSR. And if you dont mind the intake swap for smog every two years then go for it.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,490
Posted By matt_p

Re: Cleaning out the garage. Alot of stuff inside!!!

Those tires look more like 75-80%. Lots of tread there.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-06-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
Posted By matt_p

Re: world castings aluminum block opinions

Yeah, if you want to spend the money on an aluminum block, go Gen III/IV. You'll have a way better engine.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-26-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By matt_p

Re: greezemonkey ???????

pm him
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-24-2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,749
Posted By matt_p

Re: Brodix IK180

pic of the ports?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-23-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By matt_p

Re: Torque Arm?

You can or may? Theoretically or has this happened often?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By matt_p

Re: Insane amount of pressure in gas tank. Need advice

Mine hisses when I refill. Even with a vented gas gap. Which may not work.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-19-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By matt_p

Re: wheel help

I think those are 85-87 iroc wheels.
Forum: Body
08-19-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,018
Posted By matt_p

Re: too much cancer?

I agree. It's not like it's just one flat spot on the floor pan, there are multiple layers of sheet metal there in that rocker seam, and may bends and contours.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,028
Posted By matt_p

Re: 1999 stock corvette wheels

No. Get 2" I have those corvette wheel and its 2 inches.

If you plan to do brake upgrades the 2 inch pacers will leave you room, but with the 2.25 inch ones they might go out to far.
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2007, 01:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,571
Posted By matt_p

Re: New 383 stroker. Overheating

About time someone mentioned this. The sensor the gauge sees and the sensor the fans see are two different sensors. Our stock gauges are hardly accurate. My stock 305 gauge will peg past the red...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 14,207
Posted By matt_p

Re: all I can do is laugh!!! Motor gone!..LONG

Could very well be lifters. Move the #7 lifters to a different cylinder and the others back and the reassemble #7 valve train and see if the noise moves or not.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-01-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

Man thats a tight fit. Hope you got stiff rear springs. From the looks of it, you probably didn't need to widen the wheel to 11", 10 or 10.5 would've been enough but ohwell.

Any pic of the...
Forum: Interior
08-01-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,004
Posted By matt_p

Re: t-top squeak

Lexan t-tops squeak a lot. Replace them with glass t-tops and the noise will be gone. Thats what I did.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By matt_p

Re: FE2 guys, come on in.

ES make a 24mm rear bushing, but not a 36mm front.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-27-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By matt_p

Re: iroc suspension to RS??

Not all springs are fatigued to the point of junk. My IROC fronts are fairly stiff. Ironically, the IROC rears were fatigued and the rears in my Z28 weren't. Both NNL springs.

So I went from...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-27-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By matt_p

Re: iroc suspension to RS??

Go for it if it is cheap. I got iroc fronts springs in my z28. Definite difference. Also have the larger 36mm sway bar and 24m rear.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-27-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 126,055
Posted By matt_p

Re: widest tire on a 9.5 inch rim?

255 is good on 8.5 and 9" wide.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-25-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 126,055
Posted By matt_p

Re: widest tire on a 9.5 inch rim?

I have 295's on my 18x9.5's. The slight bulge is sexy.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/mprooi/91z28/91z28_01.jpg
Forum: Exhaust
07-20-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,164
Posted By matt_p

Re: First look at Stainless Works 1 3/4" long tube headers

O2 sensor bung should've been farther down the collector. Readings where it is now will be erratic since they are so close to those two primaries.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,976
Posted By matt_p

Re: Could this vibration be torque arm or pinion angle related?

If it goes away in neutral on the highway it probably isn't your driveshaft or u-joints because those are still spinning on the highway. I had a shaft imbalnce on my car and and bad u-joints and it...
Forum: TPI
07-14-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,227
Posted By matt_p

Re: 13's with bolt-on LB9..... possible?

There is a local guy here, who now has a procharged LT1, had a 305 with bolt ons that did 13.98 (IIRC). I think he did 13.4x with nitrous.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-14-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

With an 11" wide wheel, I don't think you have much choice. With 8 inch's of backspace you'll need spacers or a 4th gen rear end. My 18x9.5's have 7.6 inch's of backspace. 5.5" of backspace is about...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-13-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,860
Posted By matt_p

Re: Door Hinge Repair Kit (Deluxe) from TDS - opinions?

I did them. They are worth it. It can be a one person job, just make sure you have a stool and give your back a break from bending over so much regularly.

Air tool with a grinder is a must for...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-13-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

I'm telling you, get the proper height tires. 35 series instead of 40. They'll fit. Probably need 2.25" billet spacers and should be able to bolt them on. You are doing it the hard way. 295/40 is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-09-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By matt_p

Re: Rattles and squaks everywhere despite TDS SFCs...

Lexans t-tops make a lot of interior squeak noise. Switching to glass quiets down interior noise.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,078
Posted By matt_p

Re: Looking to get 100 more HP, cuz I wanna be on par with an 07 ZO6....

If you want a 383 sbc to make the same power as a 427 LS motor, then you can forget about power down low. Trickflow 215's or afr 210s or a centrifigul supercharger. Maybe both

Get beehive springs...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-03-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 833
Posted By matt_p

Re: search option

You guys should use the google search, works way better.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,028
Posted By matt_p

Re: lowering springs/ dangerously excessive suspension travel

Yeah, unless you are jumping off ramps, it wont be a problem :p

Stiffer shocks will help prevent the suspension extending too far as well.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-30-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,247
Posted By matt_p

Re: SICK OF TPI! HSR or LT1?

But if you are gonna go that big on a gen I you need fully cnc'd 220+cc heads or 18 degree heads. Not cheap at all
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-28-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

My 295's are BFG KDW2's. My car is a bit lower than my vbgarage pics. My wheels are 18x9.6 C5 wheels. +56mm offset. So I have 2" spacers. There is a little bit of rubbage when I corner hard and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By matt_p

Re: 265/35/18 or 275/35/18

Go with the 275. They match well to a 9.5" wide rim
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-27-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

The 295/40's match the 255/45's well. Its just that the fronts should've been 255/40 ;) That way you've would've got 295/35's. I have those on the back and they fit without difficulty.

You...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-27-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

It is because of the height. the taller the tire, the less backspacing can be had due to the shape of the rear wheel well.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,357
Posted By matt_p

Re: Can't pass emissions. Please Help!

time for a new cat
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-27-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 71,219
Posted By matt_p

Re: 18x11 IROC Wheels....saga continues

Yeah, I just realized that as well. 295/40 is a 27.3" tall tire! That is pretty big! :eek: I couldn't figure why you need to do so much modification, but now I understand. :nod:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,340
Posted By matt_p

Re: Ball Stuck under car...HELP

Reversed over it?
Forum: Cooling
06-27-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,678
Posted By matt_p

Re: How Hot is Too Hot

You need the airdamn. The resistance it creates pushes air up into the rad.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-27-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By matt_p

Re: "NEW" ENGINE, Upgrades BEFORE/AFTER PICS & VID

People pass here without the Airpump.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-26-2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By matt_p

Re: Is that a thirdgen in this video?

yeah thats flrtn1 i believe. hes on this forum
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-26-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,081
Posted By matt_p

Re: My 91

How many miles on it? How long did you leave it parked?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By matt_p

Re: How to remove old control arm bushings?

Yeah, drilling works. It just spins its way around the bushing cutting it out. Works well
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