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Forum: Body
07-06-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Other than the repair spot, I decided to wait (seeing i have no place to store the car other than on the street currently) and shoot it in warmer temperatures. It may have been why the results were...
Forum: Body
07-06-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Sanded the car with 400 grit to help the next few coats of clear adhere properly.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/129x172/111_7f0826e350e550dfd8b51e6606afad44d27d0197.jpg...
Forum: Body
07-06-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Well boys and girls, Im back after a extended absence from the car scene. Roughly 6 months ago I lost my housing situation in Massachusetts, but at the same time a new job opportunity came to light...
Forum: Body
12-09-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

For a first time paint job it came out good, no doubt. At some point over the summer the weld on the drivers side roof near the B pillar came back, and there one bump on the drivers A pillar I dug...
Forum: Body
12-09-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Perfection never sleeps!
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1723x969/111_62fd36d79f6cfb51587f4a16584128af3d1ed061.jpg
Forum: Power Adders
09-30-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,072
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Vortech supercharger kit

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/power-adders/733434-vortech-v3-tpi-install.html
If your going straight into the intake, youll need the 1.5" drop(I think). If not, you can clock it to the side and...
Forum: Power Adders
09-30-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,072
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Vortech supercharger kit

Buy the Vortech V3 Si kit, lower the mounting holes 1.5" I have a thread on it somewhere in power adders
Forum: Power Adders
09-26-2019, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,072
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Vortech supercharger kit

If your looking for a new kit your out of luck. their discontinued. You can retrofit a V3 Si tuner kit to a TPI though
Forum: Power Adders
09-24-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,719
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project, cam advice 305 block at Machine shop

1) No, too small of a difference (its .030 btw)
2) inorder to know you will need to measure your pushrods, and check P2V clearance. There is no "what should" or definite awnser - the combinations...
Forum: Body
09-03-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,968
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Tire shop damaged my car and won't own up!

I agree with John, Did this on my fenders before i painted them. It sucked the fenders in and realigned them.
Forum: Body
09-03-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

The bumper itself I didn't have any cracking on. It was only the lower valance. I used 3M bumper repair....
Forum: Body
08-09-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/115_56bfdf3609417d604edadbf063d74f98158f2628.jpg...
Forum: Body
08-09-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Better late than never I suppose.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/111_ccb8b7466db168473385d79b426c45ec334b25b6.jpg...
Forum: Body
07-17-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Nothing new yet. I've been meaning to meet up with a friend who's got a high res camera but life has gotten a bit in the way. I'm in the process of making new door panels, so I want to get that done...
Forum: Body
07-01-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,725
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Economical DIY Basic Paint Job

Are you going to fix the hood, dents or any other body damage? Honesty, if your not, I wouldnt bother wet sanding it. Just painting over dents, bent body parts and damaged rear quarters is just gonna...
Forum: Body
06-24-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Went to put the hood louvers on but ran into a few studs that gave up the ghost. Spent a little time with a cut off wheel on the Dremel, and then ground them down with a circular bit. I got 1/4"x 20...
Forum: Body
06-20-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: What is it called ? Help please.

Im not sure what to call it. Id just email it to a salvage yard that way they have a picture.
Forum: Exhaust
06-20-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,809
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: The beginnings of my 3” dual exhaust

I cant wait to see how loud this thing is.
Forum: Body
06-20-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: What is it called ? Help please.

Post a picture
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,790
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Hooker super Comp exhaust

Whats this sound like? How loud is it?
Forum: Body
06-18-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Well, shes road legal.... kinda....
Ive got a bunch of odds and ends to finish up, interior, door panels, actually buff the ground effects, and I need to glue in some studs for the louvers (and...
Forum: Exhaust
06-18-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,488
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Catback options.

Never thought id be asking this, but ive been having hearing problems - probably from years of my flowmaster american thunder setup if i had to guess. Ive got headman longtubes in and no cat. Is...
Forum: Body
06-14-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,725
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Economical DIY Basic Paint Job

1)Sand to factory primer. I would hit it with 320 to start. Grit requirements are usually listed on the can/bottle of what your going to be applying on top of it. The epoxy primer i used needed 320...
Forum: Body
06-10-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Yeah. Not worth the hastle of trying to squeeze it in the door.
Forum: Body
06-06-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

I would at minimum hit it with the high build. Fiberglass is very porous and you might find spots you need to hit with spot putty (Spot putty goes between primer and paint layer.) Then wet sand the...
Forum: Body
06-05-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

More solid advice. Last thing you want is to be spraying in the dark. To add to that, remember to keep the gun 90* to the panel, get too crooked and thats how you run into runs (see what i did there)...
Forum: Body
06-05-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Clear spot putty?
Forum: Body
06-04-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Indeed. My father thinks my expectations are too high for a "garage paint job" I guess well see where it leads when its finished and together. Should look better than it did atleast. Unrealistic to...
Forum: Power Adders
06-04-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

Intresting. Im running 75-80 lbs of tension on mine. I'm switching to a gatorback belt soon, i think my 3.25" is too small and the belt is bulging under the amount of wrap it has.

I don't lose all...
Forum: Body
06-04-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

After the burn through, I threw in the towel for for the day with wet sanding. Assembled the doors.
I fit in both dorman outer door handles and they fit crumby. I had to take a Dremel to the inside...
Forum: Body
06-04-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Wet sanded out the doors, fenders and front bumper and hood.
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Forum: Power Adders
05-31-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

I dont honestly remember. I cant seem to find a picture of it at the moment. I know it starts at 15kpa, goes to 100/ 127.5(4PSI)/155(8PSI)/182.7(12PSI) but mines never gone past 155kpa

You have...
Forum: Body
05-31-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,407
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Hood Insulation

Ran no hood insulation on mine. Yes it does reflect heat, and yes i do suggest it. My hood paint was starting to crack after a while so I do suggest using one
Forum: Power Adders
05-31-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

9.5:1 AFR at 1.8PSI & 3600RPM might be a little bit rich. :lmao: I agree with Orr, definitely lean that bad larry out.
Forum: Power Adders
05-31-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,940
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Intercooler efficiency

Ive never liked running meth as a needed fuel requirement. I have a local friend whos got a blown LS3 thats running 100% meth and his tuner was adamant about it on his build. Makes me cringe at the...
Forum: Body
05-30-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

Read the label on the side of the can. Usually what ever your spraying specifies suggested tip size, flash times and pressure at the gun while spraying. When in doubt, RTFL2X (Read The Freaking Label...
Forum: Body
05-29-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

Two substances are different. Professionals dont paint with the same gun from primer to paint and clear. $1000 in paint but you cringe at the idea of a $30 gun to shoot primer? Its cheap insurance. I...
Forum: Body
05-29-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

Well my father said that you should use two seperate guns. In attempt to save time, we used a small detail gun we had used to spray primer. First shot base coat on one of the smaller pieces we shot...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-29-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,747
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Threads titles.

Seems minor, but before i used to be able to click a thread with unread comments and the title would be Bold. Once read, they would be normal font. Now their all bold regaurdless of read or not.
Is...
Forum: Body
05-29-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

Personally I used a seperate porter cable gun to shoot my primer. Nothing worse than shooting base coat and having dried up primer come out with it.
Forum: Body
05-29-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Thanks. One step at a time!



Thanks for the input. I'm tempted to just hit it with a bit more 1500 and see how it pans out. I think sanding through whats left of orange peel is a oxymoron isnt...
Forum: Body
05-28-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Where to buy weatherstripping

I bought the window/door gasket set from hawks and I'm really happy with the window gasket fit. Havent done the door gaskets yet, but I'm sure they will fit as good as the window gaskets do.
Forum: Body
05-28-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

I got the concourse pro set, works well with the 1.3 tip. You might want a bigger compressor than that though. That ones gonna be running alot, making alot of heat, and moisture when it condenses. If...
Forum: Body
05-28-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dk1oSz4Xe0
Forum: Body
05-28-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,997
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Project 86

Not a ton of pictures of this weekend. I wet sanded the car. The roof/trunk were my guinea pigs on how far to wet sand down. I need to redo the trunk, and a few spots on the roof. I didnt take the...
Forum: Body
05-24-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,339
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

Very solid points.
FYI I have 7 whole months(weekends only) into mine and I only went down to bare metal in the spots I needed too. even if i only guess about 8 hrs a day, per weekend that's about...
Forum: Power Adders
05-24-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

your running a V1 T trim right? 55K max RPM/ 26PSI max / 1400 CFM max? if your spinning 50K it might be more CFM than it can handle. I wonder if thats why its not boosting? More pressure in the pre...
Forum: Power Adders
05-24-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

I used to run my car on 6 lbs at 12.5:1 afr till i took it to a dyno day at a local shop. guy freaked when he saw 12.5 half way through first pull. (pump gas around here is E10) he let me fatten it...
Forum: Power Adders
05-23-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

I never said explode either. Your the only one that said explode actually. If you do think engine implode from excessive vacuum, than how do AC systems contain well over 30inches of vacuum before a...
Forum: Power Adders
05-23-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 22,681
Posted By 86CamaroDan

Re: BOV is opening under boost

Your engine is gonna implode from too much vacuum..... Thats a new one. what evidence do you have that supports this? Cant say I've ever heard this.
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