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Forum: TPI
05-24-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By alpine247

1.6 rockers on modded tpi

I'm looking to replace my 1.5 roller "tip" rockers with full 1.6 rollers.The engine been modified and wondering would I need to change anything.Or can I just slap them on and call it a day? The heads...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By alpine247

Re: building an engine

Okay cool,I know when it cold the oil psi is 60+ when reving.hot reving it will reach 50ish.hot wot steady 40lbs.if only my tach worked then I would know what rpm I'm turning at wot lol.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By alpine247

Re: building an engine

That's the first thing I did was hook up a mechanical gauge.And that the psi it shows! lil low which why either rebuild or buy a crate motor.But like I said if I didn't hook the gauge up I would...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By alpine247

Re: building an engine

Still have the tpi.I may be overreacting with my current motor.oil psi hot idle 20-25 wot is around 40ish.using 15w50 Mobil synthetic.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-20-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By alpine247

Re: building an engine

The 88 is long gone,have a 87 iroc I brought from a friend for $500 had blown head gaskets.The engine that in the camaro now is a 357 flat top pistons,dart pro 1 200 heads,crane 2032 cam,car has 373!...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-20-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By alpine247

building an engine

Start off I'm buying a 355 block from summit racing! ATK put them out heard good reviews. link here http://m.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-sp04
Okay,so you know the engine,here are the heads I have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-23-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,112
Posted By alpine247

Re: Front Suspension/Steering Replacemnt (and rear shocks)

Same part numbers as moog.The parts looks solid.I've installed the ball joints still have to get around to installed the rest.Did ls1 brake conversion so it was a great time to replace the balls...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-23-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,112
Posted By alpine247

Re: Front Suspension/Steering Replacemnt (and rear shocks)

I brought this kit last thought it was a great deal for $115 and moog parts also! Link http://www.ebay.com/itm/181898194822
Forum: Brakes
02-23-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By alpine247

Another rear brake problem

This past weekend I did the front ls1 brake swap.Stops better then before I must say lol.But can be better if the rears work.Working on a 87 iroc so I have the pos iron calibers.I planned on doing...
Forum: TPI
02-12-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,893
Posted By alpine247

Re: tpi motor pics

321731 (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/alpine247/media/20160129_152719_zpsmmilxji6.jpg.html)
Forum: TPI
09-18-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,917
Posted By alpine247

Re: TPI Combo - Low Dyno Results

Hopefully I be seeing a dyno soon,pretty much the same setup kinda.
357 tpi
Foreign pistons
Dart 200cc aluminium heads
Comp 2032 cam
1.52 roller tip rockers
1 7/8 headers
single 3 inch...
Forum: TPI
09-16-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By alpine247

Re: what should i do next power wise?

But just a guess,what would this setup bring to wheels? I know my bolt on lt1 with iron heads made 258whp ran 8.7 in the 1/8th full weight.the iroc feel faster but no track time yet.Hell I can't get...
Forum: TPI
09-16-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By alpine247

what should i do next power wise?

Aight so first off I have 87 iroc z the engine is slightly modded brought car like this from a friend that had all the paper work.so 350 tpi bored 40 over 2032 cam,dart aluminium heads pro 1,1.5...
Forum: TPI
05-12-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By alpine247

hard to start and sluggish throttle.

Have a 87 iroc 350 bored 40 over,2032 cam,dart aluminum heads.Now I bump the fuel pressure up to 37psi running at idle with hose attac.unplugged it's 45.now I have the timing at 8degrees I'm probably...
Forum: TPI
03-27-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By alpine247

Re: What should this build bring?

I was hoping a little more lol my lt1 with bolt ons and a dyno tune made 258whp 330wtq best 1/8 I could do was 8.7 but it has issue with tranny wouldn't shift into 3 at wot.Then the 10 bolt took a...
Forum: TPI
03-26-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By alpine247

What should this build bring?

Recently brought an 87 iroc that already been modded.The guy gave me all the work done to the motor along with receipts.So here we go! 350 tpi bored 40 over,forged piston,2032 crane cam,roller tip...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By alpine247

Re: need some advise

Well I thought the engine was seized.couldn't turn it with a breaker bar didn't really put that much pressure on it either.But I put a battery in it and it turn over.I started the engine for a few...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By alpine247

need some advise

Okay I brought a 87 iroc not running from a friend blown head gasket.He recently brought the car last year.Okay so the engine was built in 09! the guy gave us and binder full of paper and want all...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-06-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

it did it once before never did anything about it since i couldnt find the problem.

well the car has 141k but the engine only has 80k but this is coming from a dealer mouth so idk lol paid 4,100...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-06-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

just got an 94 Z28 LT1 and the same dude what to race lol.but this car will not go for some reason.it will hardly get past 85mph i think it out of tune bad.and wont shift from 2-3 at wot..but i know...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-24-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

sold them for 2000 less then 2days posted on craigslist.

found an white 97 trans-am for 4,500 lt1 loaded with leather seat but the car has high miles 102k probably be getting this though.then im...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-21-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

yeah i bought a 87 iroc for a parts car to fix mine.but when i tore my car down more i saw the frame bent after i saw that i feel like i had to puke.so i thought well i guess i could just swap my...
Forum: South East Region
07-18-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By alpine247

Re: How Much Should I Pay For This Bird??

just paid 300bucks for a iroc-z body is in good shape the hood need some tlc along with the driver fender but other then that it a complete car except for the eng/trans.

so i would give them...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-18-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

iroc-z hard to find? not really man find the first one with engine for 450bucks.then found this 87 iroc for 300 body only no eng/tran but has some good brakes othen like mine lol
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-18-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

yeah the dude was sleeping lol and i hit the wheel and the wheel didnt look damage but might knock it out of balance idk.but the weird part i didnt get a ticket or an accident report does a court...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-16-2008, 12:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

it drive perfect

the bumper support is caved in, the piece that the support bolts on to is pretty bad on the driver side.other then that it needs hood,fender,bumper cover,headlight...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-15-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

they said i was doing 60 no way i would of been dead.i was doing 25-30
here a pic

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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-15-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

i had tears today man :( and im still thinking what i could have done to prevent running into the 18 wheeler.like for one cut the car off but it happen so damn fast i couldnt react in time..
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-15-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

yeah, im still a dumb a*s for showing off and did a donut in a parking lot it was at 12o clock parking lot was empty just me and some friends.one started doing donuts then everybody was like i bet...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-15-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

well the race isnt going to happen anymore.last night was a bad night floored the camaro throttle got stuck and hit an 18 wheeler in a parking lot.tried to miss it but when i turn the wheel and hit...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-14-2008, 06:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

Re: iroc-z vs nissan 240x

race will happen tonight im try to get a video,only if my trans hold together. yesterday it was slipping bad then it wouldn't shift outta first im guessing it got hot since my car was at 230...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-13-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By alpine247

iroc-z vs nissan 240x

the race is going down tomorrow night i think anyways i basically have a stock 350 with 2.77 gears headers, custom y ,free mods,the 240x is a 5sp have turbo,exhaust and probably more idk.he kept...
Forum: TPI
06-29-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By alpine247

Re: 1/4 mile and rwhp estimation

umm should but not sure (im not an expert) so u will have to wait until somebody else responds lol srry
Forum: TPI
06-29-2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By alpine247

Re: 1/4 mile and rwhp estimation

cam/heads and probably intake would do the trick
Forum: TPI
06-29-2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By alpine247

what would be better

i want more tq:)

so i was wondering what would be better, port the plenum and buy slp runners or just get the holley ram intake..

looking for the most TQ gain here thanks
Forum: TPI
06-29-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By alpine247

Re: 1/4 mile and rwhp estimation

high 13 low 14 and rwhp 235-250
Forum: Members Camaros
06-29-2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

Re: 0-120 video

wasnt that dangerous (well if u live on that road 18yrs) and u know it very well and only see maybe 30 cars go by all day lol i mean its basically a dragstrip lol.u dont know how many night i stand...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-29-2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

Re: 0-120 video

yeah it like im not doing 120+ everyday, but once in a while i find a road i know and just let it scream.the closest track to me is an hr and a half away i think. thats pretty far lol, that like a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-27-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,397
Views: 186,158
Posted By alpine247

Re: Post your best rear picture!

:iagree::eek::nod:
Forum: Members Camaros
06-27-2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

Re: 0-120 video

yeah i know im crazy:lmao:
Forum: Members Camaros
06-27-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

Re: 0-120 video

lol yeah its a funky key i have the original GM key just i never put on the key chain lol
Forum: Members Camaros
06-27-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

Re: 0-120 video

think it will be hard to get 140?

but yeah i have to find a track.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-27-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

Re: 0-120 video

my goal is 140 have some non believers but i think it will be easy.

took me 28sec to get to 120 is that bad?

and yeah my tach is off a bit haha,brought another one on ebay.Installed and it just...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-27-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 1,397
Views: 186,158
Posted By alpine247

Re: Post your best rear picture!

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Forum: Members Camaros
06-26-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,706
Posted By alpine247

0-120 video

mods if this is in the wrong place move it**

anyways made a lil video

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g83/alpine247/th_SDC00139.jpg...
Forum: Body
06-23-2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,484
Posted By alpine247

Re: 30 months of crap but finally done

looks good,but i had in mind SS hood and paint the scoop part black and black wheels with a chrome lip (i think i just cream my pants):lmao:
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-19-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,812
Posted By alpine247

Re: holy sh*t

im just impressed that they make performance calibers for ours cars even though it wont help that much but still impressed lol...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-18-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,812
Posted By alpine247

2 piston aluminum calipers that will bolt on is anybody using them?

please tell me im dreaming haha 2 piston aluminum calipers that will bolt on
http://tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/10206

is there anybody using these?
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,234
Posted By alpine247

Re: NEW KID ROCK VIDEO WITH IROC

kid rock-all summer long

video http://youtube.com/watch?v=uwIGZLjugKA
Forum: Car Audio
06-06-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,447
Posted By alpine247

Re: want stereo louder, power booster?

if u want loud and clear u going to have too spend some money.buy urself a nice cd player like alpine,and get urself some component speakers for the front.and as said 6x9 in the back or get ur self...
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