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Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-03-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,628
Posted By unknown_host

Re: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z 98k Miles Fast $3500

I have lowered the price to $3000 ready to sell this thing, email or PM me if interested thanks.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-21-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,628
Posted By unknown_host

1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z 98k Miles Fast $3500

Price has been reduced to $3000, and I have added pictures per requests

I am selling my 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z

I have received a few questions regarding the car. The car is definitely a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-12-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,198
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Battery relocation w/o a box or firewall

You don't sound like you are all in on this project, and you need to be because there is significant cost and work involved with it. I would leave the battery up front, or get a lightweight battery...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-06-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By unknown_host

Re: first time doing the 1/8

MPH seems low, what is your full setup? L31 Vortec engine with Lt1 cam? What induction?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-25-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By unknown_host

Re: sucking at the strip as we speak

Correct, reaction time has nothing to do with the 1/4 mile time.

Compare your 60' times between the last times and this time. Is your mph the same? A posi and a torque arm may not necessarily...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-24-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 370
Posted By unknown_host

FS: Billet Roller Camshaft $100

I am selling a billet roller, retrofit style camshaft. This is a pretty big cam, and comes with a Cam Doctor's analysis card. $100 + shipping

It is 262/266@.050, .665/.625 lift, on a 106* LSA.
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-24-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Kill Switch takes 3 seconds

No I do not, I actually don't even have an MSD box yet.



I probably should have but I did not, basically was told that next time I come out it has to shut off immediately, but I was still able...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-23-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By unknown_host

Kill Switch takes 3 seconds

I have always tested my kill switch by just flipping it off, when I tech'd in at the track last week, they had me rev my car to make sure the alternator was running, then kill the switch. Doing...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-23-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,002
Posted By unknown_host

Re: What is best way to slow car down

Pull 2* of timing and a bunch of weight in the hatch, it would make your car more consistent for bracket racing as it would help it hook up.
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,761
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Magnaflow = Yuck!

I had a Magnaflow 3" on my low 13 second L98, it was so quiet that it was actually hard to race with. As soon as the car next to me started their burnout, I could no longer hear my motor/burnout. I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-18-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,122
Posted By unknown_host

Re: battery relocation

If you move the battery from the stock location, you are required to have a kill switch.

I work on my car all the time, and adding a kill switch is one of my favorite things, as I can kill power...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-18-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,122
Posted By unknown_host

Re: battery relocation

Exactly right, most of the kits I see do not include an alternator wire, which doesn't make sense to me. Also, for a long run, accounting for voltage drop, if you are running a 100 amp alternator,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-18-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,122
Posted By unknown_host

Re: battery relocation

I just did the conversion, to do a nice job is pretty spendy is the only downside I think. Buy a harbor freight hydraulic lug compressor, I found that tool invaluable for this project.

Most of...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-17-2014, 01:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,059
Posted By unknown_host

Moog Non AC v6 Front Springs

Anyone who has installed v6 front springs on their street/strip car, how many coils did you end up cutting? My car is a 89 Iroc SBC, Iron heads, lots of weight reduction. I have pulled enough...
Forum: Power Adders
04-16-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,077
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Weiand 142 or Magnuson 122 Build

Very nice :)...
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,170
Posted By unknown_host

Proform Water Pump Leaks

Anyone else have this problem? It only seems like it does it after the car sits for a while. I watched it last night and it didn't leak a drop, this morning a small puddle underneath the thing.
...
Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,077
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Weiand 142 or Magnuson 122 Build

Jegs and Summit sell the eforce polished versions for about $2500, looks like the non polished is about $2100. Considering I would need a single plane, boost referenced regulator and a blow through...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-14-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By unknown_host

Re: First time with Turbo combo to the track. Need some estimates.

After looking at nitrous and superchargers lately, it's crazy to me people build these high horsepower forced induction setups with a cast crank. 10:1 compression, 15 psi, probably 6500-7000 rpm and...
Forum: Power Adders
04-14-2014, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,077
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Weiand 142 or Magnuson 122 Build

Bummed that nobody has replied to this thread yet, and also surprised some of these blowers aren't more popular.

So I am pretty well sold on the Magnuson supercharger, Edelbrock makes an "E-force"...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,077
Posted By unknown_host

Weiand 142 or Magnuson 122 Build

Currently, with the stock L98 shortblock, Vortec truck heads, Summit Dual Plane, 650 cfm carb, and a Lunati 218/228@.050 hydraulic roller cam, my car runs 13.1 @ 104.9 mph. With a race weight of...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-03-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

I wound up redoing the entire project. After ordering/receiving the rest of my fittings, I found that one of the 180* fittings on top of the cell would touch the hood :(. Since the cell is bottomed...
Forum: Power Adders
03-29-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 414
Posted By unknown_host

Purge Location

I just bought a purge kit for my Nitrous Express system. Just curious to see where everyone is purging from. I don't want anything too flashy, just a single purge but I would like to see what...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-26-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

Thanks Steve, I just ordered the rest of my fittings they should be here when I get back from vacation. Going to the Grand Canyon, stopping at the Summit Store on the way :). Think I am going to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-24-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

That looks great, I liked that setup, just a little too much $$$ for my budget.

I am plugging away at this, trying to keep it clean. Had to use a 120* -8AN hose end to clear the inner fender:
...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-24-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,258
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Just picked up this 1989 iroc-z for $1800

You got an insane deal isn't that a Super Ram intake?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-24-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 16,338
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Winter 2013/2014 drag race suspension overhaul!

Looks awesome Matt! You have your work cut out for the next 2 weeks :)
Forum: Power Adders
03-20-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 23,896
Posted By unknown_host

Re: 86 Ta 383 s475 build

I love that this is carb'd, cool build. How hard is it to run the blow through setup?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

That's awesome!

I ran nitrous in my old car, only 2 passes and I wound up building a N/A motor and selling the kit.

Any tips for me? I will be running 100 or 110 octane in the cell, and spray...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

Thank you for the advice, so my last system I ran a return style regulator on. This system I was thinking about running dead headed, the people on yellowbullet seem to be fans of that. They flow...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

Thanks! So here is a how much clearance I picked up, I ordered a -8 AN 120* hose end, I am hoping it will fit perfectly and run the line back to the pump, we'll see it's going to be tight :):
...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-18-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,521
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Another 1986 IROC Z-28 Restoration/Mod build.

Much better what color is it?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-18-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,827
Posted By unknown_host

Re: almost ready for the 2014 season

How much boost you going to run? I am hoping to go forced induction this year, getting my nitrous kit setup Noe :).
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-18-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

Well here is what I wound up doing, I am pretty happy with this so far, and it is a work in progress so I will keep posting pics. Next I plan to clean up my cuts and paint:

Other issue: Too...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-18-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,827
Posted By unknown_host

Re: almost ready for the 2014 season

Looks great man!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-17-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,604
Posted By unknown_host

Stand alone fuel cell for nitrous

Working on my Nitrous system for this year. I bought the RCI 1 gallon aluminum fuel cell from www.summitracing.com, I am playing with different ideas/locations for mounting it:
...
Forum: Power Adders
03-07-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,119
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Nitrous Stand Alone Fuel System Pump Question

That sounds awesome.
Forum: Power Adders
03-07-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,119
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Nitrous Stand Alone Fuel System Pump Question

Thanks, this is what I needed to read :). So the only reason I am going this way, is I am running the stock in tank TPI pump with a Holley high pressure regulator to run it on a carb on my 89 Iroc. ...
Forum: Power Adders
03-07-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,119
Posted By unknown_host

Nitrous Stand Alone Fuel System Pump Question

I am trying to understand why I would need a big fuel pump for a stand alone nitrous fuel system.

My car ran a best of 13.0 @ 105 last year on motor (Vortec 350, carb), and I plan on spraying...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-03-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Thanks I just want it to not stick out :) lol. Thanks for sharing those links btw.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-03-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Walmart sells generic, lightweight black carpet for $9 a roll. The carpet covering the entire door panel weighs next to nothing.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-03-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Ok so here is what I wound up doing:


Before Cutting out:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uMrcav3u5OI/UvoyjXno_6I/AAAAAAAAL0o/Ws9fkuGRYiM/s800/IMG_20140210_224541024.jpg

After Cutting out:...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-03-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Good stuff Matt! Makes me want to pull the crash bars lol, too bad I don't have a cage :(. Are you counting the actual door panel in your 15 pounds or are you planning on putting it back on?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-22-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Now I am wondering what to make my replacement door panels out of... I liked aluminum but all I have access to are tin snips really for doing sheet metal work.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-22-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Man those look good too, a lot to go on in this thread thanks for the replies. I was in Oklahoma for a week, getting caught back up.
Forum: Interior
02-13-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Remove power door locks

I have not removed the front or rear crash bars.
Forum: Interior
02-13-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Remove power door locks

I have decided to get any reasonable weight out of the doors, I have to think big picture.

So if I can get 2 pounds out for the actuator, 6 pounds out for the crash bar, maybe 4 pounds out for...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-12-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Re: Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

Thanks Matt, will check it out in a second :). I guess some Porsches and European cars come with pull straps instead of armrest/pull bars from the factory:
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-11-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,907
Posted By unknown_host

Pictures of door panels in street/strip or racecars?

I am taking a bunch of weight out of my doors, got inspired by a post I read last night from Matt Walter.

One question I have, the door panels seem way heavier than I thought they would be. What...
Forum: Interior
02-11-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By unknown_host

Remove power door locks

I am working on some weight reduction ideas with the doors. I have my door panel off, and am considering removing my power door actuators, as they don't work properly and I don't use them...
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