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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-18-2017, 06:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,675
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Help with solid pinion spacer

I would make sure the pinion bearing race is seated all the way in the housing I had this problem way to many years ago to be certain of it but if I remember correctly... race not seated leads to too...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By lt500r55

Re: TPI Intake Porting Questions

While I am no expert I have been porting a stock base for awhile and have just started welding on it. I followed the walls and was amazed how much I got out of it. Top and bottom sides there is a lot...
Forum: TPI
08-12-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,155
Posted By lt500r55

Re: L98 heads/cam/intake build

thanks for the info umm what about the converter is it stock?
Forum: TPI
08-12-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,155
Posted By lt500r55

Re: L98 heads/cam/intake build

How is this project going? I'm very interested in how it drives.
Forum: Brakes
07-30-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By lt500r55

Re: What exactly should the brakes feel like

My 89 Iroc does not really have anything special in brakes but they do work. yours sound as if they are not working.

It's more than likly you need to replace a lot of old parts. hoses, calipers,...
Forum: TPI
07-21-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,155
Posted By lt500r55

Re: L98 heads/cam/intake build

Thanks for the info looks like a good tpi cam with good tq down low enough. can we see a graph when it's all done. Dan
Forum: TPI
07-12-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,155
Posted By lt500r55

Re: L98 heads/cam/intake build

I have that cam and am on the fence if I want to go with it. where is it installed straight up? Dan
Forum: TPI
07-11-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,155
Posted By lt500r55

Re: L98 heads/cam/intake build

interesting
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,532
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Has anyone used Indian Head Gasket shellac?

yes I have used it an it an will always be in my garage it has it's place to use it. there are better more expensive sealers out there. it's messy for sure an does not come off easily. I used it last...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 859
Posted By lt500r55

Re: may i vent?

What about the presure regulator , pinch the return line an see if it builds pressure.
Forum: TPI
01-30-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 615
Posted By lt500r55

my stock base ported around the injectors

I had this extra stock base an from reading here some have said the injector area was a major bottle neck so I went at it an just kept analyzing it along the way. I think it should be a good...
Forum: Carburetors
01-26-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Carb vs TPI

I agree with ABUBACA I also have an 89 IROC an I'm grinding on an extra tpi base right now trying to figure out why they made what they made an why I'm sticking to it. if I did not feel like keeping...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-15-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By lt500r55

Re: how to rebuild a rear diff

found these for the shim in between cone an spider gear. 62mm= 2.44094 in. close enough for me. if you are going to tackle that part.

Amazon.com: C1074/C1095 Spring Steel Round Shim, Unpolished...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-15-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By lt500r55

Re: how to rebuild a rear diff

I've got 1 apart right now an trying to shim the cones/spider gears with a 2.5 in OD shims and they are not as readily available as other sizes go figure. maybe some help here would help us both....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,287
Posted By lt500r55

Re: zz4 vs l98

Thanks for the replies much appreciated, an I'm rambling it seems so thanks first

that's the way I was thinking it would go also more torque less hp. the people who have Siamesed the ltr base...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,287
Posted By lt500r55

zz4 vs l98

I'm confused with all my reading here, to the point if i put 113 heads on a l98 I do not get the 400tq the zz4 has. if I put the zz4 cam in the l98 also does the l98 with it's ltr out tq the zz4.
...
Forum: History / Originality
06-01-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,652
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Original Fuel Pump owners please enter

I have just got my car back on the road this spring 2015 after working on the whole gas tank system. gas tank out new everything almost all AC parts. I have never had this issue and have drove for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,251
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Lunati hot cam substitute-new-$70!! overstocked from Lunati

I'll do the work Bigarmzz and it won't be till after spring,,,I'm planning on moving an getting more room to work in the spring.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,251
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Lunati hot cam substitute-new-$70!! overstocked from Lunati

cam came yesterday an the cam card says to use 73943-16 spring an thats what i will use when the time comes. same as op subjested...

75742 retainers 77003- 16 locks also on the card.... Dan
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,251
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Lunati hot cam substitute-new-$70!! overstocked from Lunati

Thanks Bigarmzz for the heads up on this cam...it's been a fast couple days looking into this...keep us posted would ya.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,251
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Lunati hot cam substitute-new-$70!! overstocked from Lunati

Thanks a lot Orr,,I have thoughts on cam, lifters, rockers an valves in the future..just to keep it good to go. so with that in mind is there another way, would longer valves give me what I need..I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,251
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Lunati hot cam substitute-new-$70!! overstocked from Lunati

I just bought one of these cams for my car..has anybody else?

my car is a 89 stock tpi with a borla catback. I have wanted to keep it stock but a cam has always been on my mind. I could not...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-19-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By lt500r55

Re: *FREE*AIR Injection System components

Thanks and I understand that..I need the drivers side air injection pipe that goes into the manifold an the check valve on it..not sure these are parts you are talking about though.sure would...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-18-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By lt500r55

Re: *FREE*AIR Injection System components

are they gone yet,,,
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2008, 04:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,598
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Borla cat back

thats a very good match on the sound yes I would agree,,,,,I love the low rumble I get cruising down the highway mines only going threw the mufler (right side fully block) an it's just right for...
Forum: Exhaust
02-04-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,598
Posted By lt500r55

Re: Borla cat back

my biggest complaint with it is it is not a true cb it ties into your intermediate pipe,,,,so you need to keep part of your old system or get more pipe,,,,,I had stainlessworks make up a pipe to go...
Forum: Exhaust
02-13-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,102
Posted By lt500r55

got a response if I would have known this I don't...

got a response if I would have known this I don't think I would have bought it,,,,,seems a little high priced to have these problems,,,,I don't have my old pipes so I will have to fab it up to much...
Forum: Exhaust
02-08-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,102
Posted By lt500r55

Borla CB Bor-14888 with a cto-9118

89 Iroc 5.7 L98 single cat
Bor-14888 with a cto-9118 cat this should be a bolt on project according to the info given by summit an borla. an for the price it should be,,

I have emails to both...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-03-2004, 12:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By lt500r55

Port Clinton ,Ohio is known for being the eye...

Port Clinton ,Ohio is known for being the eye capital of the world,,,,Dan
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-20-2003, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By lt500r55

thanks for the help they are on the car an they...

thanks for the help they are on the car an they are not drag shocks this is the first time I have bought anything off ebay without really knowing what I was getting need to be more careful they work...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-19-2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By lt500r55

yes I see how to adjust, but are they drag shox...

yes I see how to adjust, but are they drag shox or road shox there does not seem to be any change in compresion when I adjust just rebound.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By lt500r55

koni special d shocks

I just bought these nib on ebay guy said they were adj road shocks when I asked. these are drag shock aren't they? will they be streetable? what kind of ride can i expect?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-03-2002, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,546
Posted By lt500r55

(86budgetSC) i'll backup everything he's said,...

(86budgetSC)
i'll backup everything he's said, stock he said stock have seen time slips of both r's one a 500r going 13's@92with the front plastic off, an there might be a few mods on it, an by no...
Forum: Car Audio
06-05-2002, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By lt500r55

I've got the rm9's an love them. the stock...

I've got the rm9's an love them. the stock speakers hurt my ears these are much smoother, don't forget there only a 6x9....
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2002, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By lt500r55

thanks for the indepth reply makes perfect sense...

thanks for the indepth reply makes perfect sense to me, :hail:
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2002, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By lt500r55

reference efficiency

higher the # the better or what fill me in thanks :doh:
Forum: North East Region
01-30-2002, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2,446
Views: 101,360
Posted By lt500r55

just outside of toledo

just outside of toledo
Forum: History / Originality
01-14-2002, 09:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,587
Posted By lt500r55

i carry aircompresor and plug kit my tire would...

i carry aircompresor and plug kit my tire would have to be toast before i put spare on, haven't done it yet thank ***
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,009
Posted By lt500r55

when i was 16 i spent way to much time tearing up...

when i was 16 i spent way to much time tearing up and fixing my car to be online
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-04-2002, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By lt500r55

drunk pays the whole bill even rental car but...

drunk pays the whole bill even rental car but collecting might be hard but the courts will do it if he doesn't skip town all together time for a attorney you can even make him pay his bill if he's...
Forum: TPI
12-19-2001, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,057
Posted By lt500r55

one of the 85%, don't post much but sure do...

one of the 85%, don't post much but sure do appreciate, nuff said :D
Forum: Body
12-12-2001, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By lt500r55

$5800.00 75,000 mi 89 iroc two years ago, in...

$5800.00 75,000 mi 89 iroc two years ago, in cherry cond. i seached hard and long. gray leather interor,and i consider this topic a good one maybe a little history lesson but good info
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