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Forum: Exhaust
10-23-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Leaking spacer on y-pipe

It’s very important to tighten down the nuts evenly. Focus on the mating surfaces touching evenly
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 972
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

My car was terrible. Tried switching the clamshells around then tried solid mounts and ended up buying a k-member. Still close but it doesn't move much
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: got a question about flowtech headers

I tried the aluminum gasket, it worked fine but the bolts wouldn't stay tight for more than 3 engine cycles. I believe the key is the locking bolts. The main problem with the flow techs is the thin...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-16-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: What should I do with the torque arm?

It's easier to unbolt it from the pumpkin and slide it out. Trying to get the clamshell to line up in a tight space with the torque arm in it is terrible.
Forum: Exhaust
12-31-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,122
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: SLP Loudmouth copy

Do you have a picture that shows off the tips while on the car. What size are they
Forum: Exhaust
11-13-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 45,456
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Is there a Shorter version of SBC plugs for restrictive headers?

I found the Bosch plugs are short enough to work with my 2210s. The next hard part is getting a tool in there to tighten them. I bought the crescent pass-thru ratchet set just for this.
Forum: Interior
11-06-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: constant foggy windshield

10 years, three motors and it's been fogging up the whole time.
Forum: Exhaust
05-09-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: are true duals possible?

The only thing I've ever seen come up is if you have dumps they need to be aimed down or to the side but he didn't say nothin about no cat
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,590
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Cheap headers for a T56 Conversions?

The t56 slave is in a better position than the t5 so longtubes fit have no problems and shorties could care less cause they go down the passenger side
Forum: Engine Swap
04-17-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Any suggestions to my plan

I can't do vortec heads because I don't have enough for an intake
Forum: Engine Swap
04-17-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Any suggestions to my plan

I've got a lot of time off and not a lot of money so I want to make my car faster. I have a 87 lb9 ford pink injectors with t56 and lt1 cam' flowtech headers y and small dynomax exhaust. I'm thinking...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-25-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 35,493
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 2jz-gtte Swap

Just swapped a n/a 2j with a turbo kit into an old 7mgte supra. My advice spring for the gte. The motor looks better and will get you up and running for cheaper. We got 3500 in this and the car...
Forum: Fabrication
02-15-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: shoehorn sbc and t-56

I put the rear of the car on ramps then set a skateboard or a moving dolly under the car for the tailshaft to sit on on so it doesn't scrape the floor
Forum: TPI
01-15-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Maf to sd how do I mount ECM

Something must be weird about my car it's an 87 and came with the mount that inserts a pin into the top of the ECM. I have all three mounts pictured and the black one and 91-92 are longer, and the...
Forum: TPI
01-14-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Maf to sd how do I mount ECM

My car is an 87 that came with the smallest ECM mount. I bought a mount from a 92 but it's much too long. What have yall been rigging up to mount the 7730 in an old car
Forum: Body
01-10-2014, 01:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,796
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: awesome or what?

You guys have no imagination. The super bird in joe dirt looked like a piece but you know a finished one is beautiful. This things a little dusty and misaligned but those tail lights are the coolest...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,412
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 496 Oil pan rubbing oil pan! HELP!

Use a water hose to push it out. No water the hose itself
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Exhaust and sfc with hooker bbc swap headers

Did u run it over the axle, dumps or side pipes. Did u do Inner or perimeter subframes
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2013, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Exhaust and sfc with hooker bbc swap headers

I can't picture in my head how the exhaust would flow and where the sfc would be does anyone have pics. Does everyone run dumps or is it possible to bring to a y and a 4" cat back.
Forum: Exhaust
08-14-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 111,395
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Ebay longtubes

Definitely want to see pics of these installed. Hopefully a ground clearance shot anywhere it's tight and if you could a drivers side collector shot to see if they clear a t56
Forum: Engine Swap
08-05-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Where to buy shortblock online

I'm looking to buy a shortblock not sure on 350 or 383. Are there any online venders with a good reputation. Onlines easier for me I work during business hours so local is out of the question
Forum: TPI
04-22-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Air in fuel line?

If you've got ebl you can datalog. Check your 02 values, a small exhaust leak next to the o2 sensor will cause surging. The air you hear is just the fpr doing its job.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-13-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 402+t56?

A 402 is just a 396 with a factory overbore that makes it just a hair bigger. They were even called 396s
Forum: Engine Swap
08-13-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By ATX-Iroc

402+t56?

I have a 71 325hp 402 that I am thinking about rebuilding as my first motor. I understand that the 396/402 has a neutral crank does that mean I can use an off the shelf t56 flywheel.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 871
Posted By ATX-Iroc

If you have rebuilt a t56 step inside

I have an lt1 t56 that has a cracked adapter plate so I order up a new plate and when I attempt to put it on its too tight without any shims. I measure it up to the original and notice the hole for...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-20-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 456
Posted By ATX-Iroc

wtb lt1 t56 adapter plate

looking for the adapter plate at the front of the transmission. hopefully one of you that swapped to ls style still have this floating around. I know there was a company that was trading these...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-09-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,471
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 89 IROC TPI Parts

40 shipped for hard and soft fuel lines from fuel rail to chassis fuel lines
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-08-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 901
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 89 camaro rs w/ tpi parting out

the lines that go from the fuel rail then they go behind the alternator then they turn to rubber and connect to the chassis lines. I need everything between the rail and the chassis fuel lines
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-30-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 901
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 89 camaro rs w/ tpi parting out

how much for fuel lines shipped to 78748
Forum: Interior
10-24-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,359
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Show me your carpeted panels.

had these in my 87 iroc, spent weeks rippin off the carpet and glue.
Forum: Car Audio
10-14-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,750
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: better pics from system build including new carpet job.

I like how you still have access to the spare tire and the side compartment. what amp is that?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-12-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,563
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Fall 2011 picture thread

Im asking the same question as above, i love how the tips have that kink in them to keep them hidden and the size is perfect. 2.5s?
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-12-2011, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,706
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: FREE 1984 firebird!

That car looks really good. Is the hood the only part thats not perfect, if so get it painted to match and you've got a beautiful classic car. You can buy everything thats missing in the interior for...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-14-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,342
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: what ever happened to lt1 parts

big blocks are expensive and pretty much need aluminum heads to stay anywhere close to a stock weight. the headers arent that expensive the hooker swap headers are cheaper than sbc longtubes for a...
Forum: Fabrication
09-13-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,712
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: cheap welder for floorpans?

I forgot about this I went to my buddies shop got ready to weld up an exhaust and got pissed off when I turned that dial and it clicked. You can live with it but its like having a non variable speed...
Forum: Fabrication
09-13-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,712
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: cheap welder for floorpans?

After you wire brush flux you cant barely tell the difference, and if you prep you're work and set it right it doesnt pop all that much.

I think OP should find a 135 or 140. I bought my miller 175...
Forum: TPI
09-12-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,782
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: ENGINE DIES WITH EST WIRE CONNECTED

I went throught the exact symptoms and it turned out to be and exhaust leak at the manifold to y-pipe connection on the drivers side. Just check it out even though you cant really relate the two.
Forum: Fabrication
09-12-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,712
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: cheap welder for floorpans?

Youre gonna like welding alot its one of those things you bite the bullet on.
Forum: TPI
09-12-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,782
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: ENGINE DIES WITH EST WIRE CONNECTED

what does the timing do once you plug in the est? what condition is the plug that goes to your ignition module under the cap.?
Forum: TPI
09-11-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By ATX-Iroc

difference between v and serpentine fuel line

Im swapping from v-belts to a serpentine system off an 88 formula305. my current fuel lines will not work does anyone have a picture of the routing of the fuel lines off a serpentine belt car
Forum: Engine Swap
09-06-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,821
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: 305 vs 307

I have a 305 so i no it hurts when someone says it but there not worth the time and if the one you have needs work its much cheaper to buy a good 305. I've thrown away 2 perfectly good 305s after...
Forum: Body
08-28-2011, 03:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,835
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Got into a wreck. *PICS*

cut it off at the firewall and build with tubes, its time to go fast ricky.
Forum: Body
08-28-2011, 03:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,351
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Custom third gen specific body cart-pics!

We need updated pics and there better be some progress on that car! Projects are hard to keep going so I'm gonna push you.
Forum: Body
08-28-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,967
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Having a "clean" Firebird...makes it hard for mod ideas? (pics)

wheels and ditch the fender badge and door molding. The spioler doesnt really match im sure something else fits better.
Forum: Body
08-28-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,528
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Car wash Snapped my hood louvers.

Billet louvers now theres an idea, maybe functional?
Forum: Body
08-26-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,528
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: Car wash Snapped my hood louvers.

when you're talking about 3 and 4 hundred dollars you might as well go for a cowl hood. I think you're cars style fits better with a cowl than louvers
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-22-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,928
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: junkyard find!

I found a perfect dashpad at the jy once. It was all white and dried out but a couple coats of baby oil and it was shining like new, to bad it was for a bird and didnt fit the iroc
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-20-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: What goes here in the side of my transmission?

this might be off topic but are you sure your motor is a 350, you might want to check cause everybody lies about that when they sell a f-body.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,309
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: T5 swap on 4th gen with an LT1

The t5 uses the same crossmember as the auto, the torque arm will mount up fine. The speed sensors are way different, im sure there is a way though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,030
Posted By ATX-Iroc

Re: GM Braces That Amuse and Confuse

Those braces do seem week and flimsy but the whole car is. On the brace that goes from cowl to fender I can see scratches on the top of the wheel well from the tip of the bolt that holds the brace...
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