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Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-29-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,519
Posted By gruveb

Re: 1984 Z28 CAMARO FOR SALE 6 SPEED

Still have the car?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-28-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,671
Posted By gruveb

Re: 92 Z28 for sale 3500.00 obo

Still have the car? What about AC and cruise? That stuff still work?
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-15-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By gruveb

Re: New to the board... 83 Firebird SE w/T-Tops, 305 + AC

Personally, on a sweet ride like that, I'd go with this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Exhaust_Injection
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By gruveb

yeah, it's not even that hard (10 minutes) to...

yeah, it's not even that hard (10 minutes) to remove. Took longer to change my clothes and wash my hands.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By gruveb

Well...I didn't take your advice, I put the...

Well...I didn't take your advice, I put the stupid plate in and sure enough, I get some vibration at higher rpm. :doh:
Forum: South West Region
10-16-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By gruveb

Anybody want my heads?

They were from my 84 Z, L69. I replaced the valve guide seals and put on new springs that were good enough for Comp Cams XE-262. I don't remember what springs they are, Crane maybe, but don't...
Forum: South West Region
10-15-2005, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,319
Posted By gruveb

I've bought a few things over the years at Don's....

I've bought a few things over the years at Don's. It seems like the stuff they have in stock will cost you what it would cost from summit once you figure in shipping...that is provided you're...
Forum: South West Region
10-14-2005, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By gruveb

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=326127
Forum: South West Region
10-14-2005, 08:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By gruveb

Ouch...and a question

Hit a big rock the other day...broke the tranny mount and the exhaust is mangled.

The exhaust is an edelbrock TES, and the cross over pipe from the driver's side to the collector is crushed right...
Forum: South West Region
10-12-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 738
Posted By gruveb

Re: Re: Anyone at UofA?

In typical USC fashion you're holding up their image of being an institution of <i>higher</i> learning. Care to buy an "l" ?





:burnout:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2005, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By gruveb

ES Tranny mount and pinion angle...

On the 89 IROC, the tranny mount broke. Replacing it today and noticed that with the preload bar that is supplied with the mount, the new mount is about 1/4" or so taller than the stock mount.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-28-2005, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By gruveb

Tranny pan ...

I hit a big rock today in my 89 IROC, dented the pan, messed up the tranny mount.

The tranny operates fine, the pan isn't leaking and I don't think the dent is going to cause any serious...
Forum: South West Region
09-28-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By gruveb

Red. It has 85-87 rims on it. Looks stock...

Red. It has 85-87 rims on it. Looks stock otherwise. Probably haven't seen me around in it because I don't actually live in Tucson and rarely drive it up there.

I did drive it up today and had...
Forum: South West Region
09-27-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 738
Posted By gruveb

I'm attending. I'm a junior, studying math.

I'm attending. I'm a junior, studying math.
Forum: South West Region
09-27-2005, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By gruveb

Tucson area paint shops...

Know of any good Tucson area shops? I have an 89 IROC that is in sore need of paint. Two years ago it was nearly perfect and then one day a small white spot appeared. Once it started to go bad, it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By gruveb

Huh? I'm not trying to fix anything other than...

Huh? I'm not trying to fix anything other than getting a better rear end that the POS on the 89 IROC.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2005, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By gruveb

I would swap everything rear of the drive shaft's...

I would swap everything rear of the drive shaft's end and below the shock mounts and inbetween the tires.

I'd probably keep the 89's sway bar and springs...but everything else can change, and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By gruveb

How difficult of a swap?

I've got the tools and equipment and experience...well, not exactly on this job (or else I wouldn't be asking) but on many other things.

Anyhow, I want to take the 3.73 posi from my 84 Z-28 (has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2005, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

I hope so too. lol Internet fights are fun...

I hope so too. lol

Internet fights are fun sometimes, huh? lol.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2005, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

Still can't drop it huh? If you don't have any...

Still can't drop it huh? If you don't have any information to help, find another post, alright?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

That's what I'm afraid of.

That's what I'm afraid of.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

True, most folks can only understand the...

True, most folks can only understand the information given. But not in your case. I wrote my 89 IROC was jacked up and you were still reading my signature where I have info on the 84. :doh:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

Again, another example of what assumption makes...

Again, another example of what assumption makes of you.

If you had the comprehension skills of most 12 year olds you would've understood the situation. Stop reading signatures and read the posts....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2005, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

Yeah, they jumped the starter relay switch and...

Yeah, they jumped the starter relay switch and the starter will engage. But the engine won't fire.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

Ok, got all the info now...

I went to Pepboys and spoke with the service manager. I've dealt with him before and always felt like I got a fair shake. The other idiots though, they seem to want to charge me for everything.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

IT'll turn over, but won't start. Apparently...

IT'll turn over, but won't start.

Apparently the security light stays on too. So I'm thinking, yuck, VATS.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

They're no better here. It's an auto though.

They're no better here. It's an auto though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By gruveb

Starting problem

I took my 89 IROC to PepBoys for new tires. I go to pick it up and it's parked on a steep incline, no parking brake. I hate that. I hop in and it won't start. No biggie, I think, the starter has...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
06-01-2005, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 266
Posted By gruveb

Dual Exhaust and other stuff.

I have a dual exhaust system that I purchased from Willie a few years ago. They're the pipes that he'd put on to go to the track. They're designed to bolt up to SLP-dual cat exhaust and the pipes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2004, 09:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,268
Posted By gruveb

Matched parts make all of the difference in the...

Matched parts make all of the difference in the world! Like everyone said, a new rear end, some suspension upgrades, a new intake (get a high rise dual plane...Holley makes a good one that is fairly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2004, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,183
Posted By gruveb

I've had a couple of teeth broken in my flywheel...

I've had a couple of teeth broken in my flywheel since I bought the car....5 years ago. Every once in a while, when I engage the starter, it grinds. So I stop, and re-engage the starter. Usually...
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 686
Posted By gruveb

I have them....I took the pulley off of the alt. ...

I have them....I took the pulley off of the alt. As far as if they really give you any extra power or not....I'm sure they do some...but I can't tell.

I wouldn't buy them.
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,652
Posted By gruveb

No, afermarket runners, maybe new base...

No, afermarket runners, maybe new base...
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 12:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,652
Posted By gruveb

What about guys that aren't running mini...

What about guys that aren't running mini ram/super ram/stealth rams?

Just out of curiosity.
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 08:50 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,235
Posted By gruveb

Gotcha now. Thanks! Funny thing about the...

Gotcha now. Thanks!

Funny thing about the Stealth Ram is that everything I've read about it pretty much says the same thing.....it pulls hard through the whole RPM band.

I guess since...
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By gruveb

Thanks Tim.

Thanks Tim.
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 08:31 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,235
Posted By gruveb

I'm confused. When you say bottom end power was...

I'm confused. When you say bottom end power was never as awesome as it should have been....does that mean it feels like you have to push start it? ;) Seriously though, I'm not sure if you're saying...
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By gruveb

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=...

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS%2D30400006%2DCNC

2.02/1.60 195cc intake ports, 64cc combustion chamber.
I don't remember the flow numbers though.
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By gruveb

I've done my research...specific question....

I have an 89 IROC L98/700R4 with a 9 bolt 2.73 posi. I currently own, but haven't installed on this car, a set of 1 3/4" SLP (non AIR), a 3" Hooker catback, a Jacob's Prostreet ignition system and...
Forum: TPI
01-06-2004, 12:02 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,235
Posted By gruveb

How streetable was it?

How streetable was it?
Forum: TPI
01-05-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,235
Posted By gruveb

Gixxer, What did you have to do to get HSR...

Gixxer,

What did you have to do to get HSR to clear the hood?
Forum: TPI
01-05-2004, 08:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,652
Posted By gruveb

Thanks. Thanks Tim. And you have worked AFR...

Thanks.

Thanks Tim. And you have worked AFR heads?
Forum: TPI
01-04-2004, 11:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,652
Posted By gruveb

Fastest NA TPI

Who has the fastest naturally aspirated TPI?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2003, 11:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,045
Posted By gruveb

I'd say it is...if you shop smart. I have a set...

I'd say it is...if you shop smart. I have a set of used ported Torquer 305 heads, a Comp Cams XE 262, used Weiand intake, rebuilt edelbrock 600 carb, a set of used SLP headers and 3" cat, and a...
Forum: TPI
10-07-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,933
Posted By gruveb

I'm with the great frosted one, BS!

I'm with the great frosted one, BS!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2003, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By gruveb

Shop vac, duct tape and a straw. Or look on...

Shop vac, duct tape and a straw.

Or look on the side of the block, driver's side. Laying on your back you should see it...........

But the shop vac is more fun.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2003, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By gruveb

Thanks, I think I'll need it!

Thanks, I think I'll need it!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By gruveb

Are they K cases?

Are they K cases?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2003, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By gruveb

Oh. Thing is since it is a 4x4 case (K case)...

Oh. Thing is since it is a 4x4 case (K case) they're not that cheap. The shop owner told me that if I find a case out of a junk yard he'd rebuild the thing for me at little cost, maybe $100 or so. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2003, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By gruveb

A JY Tranny?

A JY Tranny?
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