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Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-20-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Smokin Deal - Need Help Quick

That's what I needed to know. Thanks for bringing your thoughts on the situation to my attention. I need to look into the spacers a little more, but I'm gonna go ahead and pull the trigger on these...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-20-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By shiftngo

Smokin Deal - Need Help Quick

Guys, sorry I'm in a hurry. Found a smoking deal on 18x9 Torq Thrusts but they have a +34 offset which should be 6.3 backspacing? Can I make these fit with spacers? Guy is gonna drive an hour to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Confused with TPI to carb

Thanks John in RI for the clarification. Now I see multiple lockup kits and I was thinking the monster transmission one. It doesnt require you to drop the pan. Just screw in a pressure switch in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Confused with TPI to carb

That excuse didn't work. Yea, I just dont like TPI man. It just looks so gaudy in there. So much wire and plumbing. Not to mention its a pain to work on. Even something as simple as pulling a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Confused with TPI to carb

Harness was hacked up pretty bad when I got the car. Didn't feel like fooling with that rats nest.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Confused with TPI to carb

That's what I assumed, but "he" builds transmissions for a living and I don't know **** about em. But apparently I know enough to figure out he was wrong
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Confused with TPI to carb

I am aware of what a lockup kit is, but he said I didn't need one, it would just hook back up like factory...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By shiftngo

Confused with TPI to carb

Got an '87 Z, TPI 305. I've pulled motor, trans, and harness and dropping in a '69 355 with vortec heads, air gap, small cam and quick fuel 650cfm carb. I was having problems finding someone to...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-16-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By shiftngo

Re: OIL Pan?

Is a windage tray a necessity?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-15-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By shiftngo

OIL Pan?

I've got a '87 Z 305 TPI. Building carbed 355 that is a 1969 2 bolt block for it. 2 piece seal. What oil pan do I need for this motor where it can fit in the car? First time building a motor so I...
Forum: Interior
05-25-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Grant Steering WTF?

Ya know, I had been hearing a metallic ringing from what I thought was the column and when I pulled the steering wheel I thought I heard somethung fall out. I bet it was that retaining ring, and it...
Forum: Interior
05-24-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By shiftngo

Grant Steering WTF?

So I have an '87 Z-28. The PO had a Grant Steering wheel on the car, but it had paint comming off and some rust, so I pulled it off to repaint it. Upon doing so I discovered 2 of the bolts were...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-07-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,147
Posted By shiftngo

Re: third brake light bulbs

Sorry to bring back this old thread, but the bulb is any 12v lamp with a G4 base. They have them at home improvement stores if there isn't a Radio Shack in your town. Typically used in outdoor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,078
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Gen. I block, Vortec heads, Valvetrain?

You guys are awesome. Thank you for really dumbing it down for me and taking the time to help me.
The pistons are dished, trans is a 700r4, factory rear end with what should be 2.73 (haven't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,078
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Gen. I block, Vortec heads, Valvetrain?

The heads are factory GM 906 castings. To my knowledge are completely factory. The block, I don't know a whole lot about, it was given to me by my father. It has been bored .30 over and is freshly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,078
Posted By shiftngo

Gen. I block, Vortec heads, Valvetrain?

I have an '87 Iroc 305 TPI, factory. Putting in carbed 355. I have a 1969 shortblock that has just been rebuilt. I have a set of Vortec heads to set on top, but I am lost on my valvetrain. There...
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By shiftngo

Re: What do these go to?

thanks for the help guys, ill see if i can reconnect these this evening.
Forum: Electronics
06-02-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By shiftngo

What do these go to?

Can any one help me identify these connectors? On an '87 Iroc-Z 305 TPI AT.
Thanks for any help

...
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fans need help

What's the best way of going about a manual switch for it. I've heard people doing it to a relay, but obviously I don't have relay for it. Just run 10g wire to the switch and back to fan fused at...
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fans need help

After some more investigating, I have found were both relays used to be. I have one male connector left that I have wired back in and connected to new relay, assuming for primary fan. The secondary...
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fans need help

I don't see how this can be for the compressor. There is already one 1 plugged in. But no, fans don't come on when A/C is turned on.
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fans need help

But there is already one plugged into it. This is in the same loom as it though.
Forum: Cooling
05-28-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fans need help

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20150528_192344_3440e60656c489efee21ed1aafabeb1a6ce915b2.jpg

Does anyone know what this is? It's laying behind the AC...
Forum: Cooling
05-28-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By shiftngo

Re: previous owner cooling fan hack

I've got the same issue. Thought I got the wiring back together, but fans still ain't kicking on.
Forum: Cooling
05-27-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fans need help

The previous owner seems to have attempted to bypass the fan relay and I thought I tied everything back in. Upon further inspection through the forums, I have come to realize that there is a second...
Forum: Electronics
05-26-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fuel Problem

Disregard. The fuel pump was indeed bad. Once the motor begins to run, the voltage jumps up to around 11V. Guess all it needs to prime is 7-8V
Forum: Cooling
05-26-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By shiftngo

Fans need help

Attempted to fix the hacked up wiring on my 87' 305 IROC. An electrician got a hold of it and had wire nuts everywhere. Noticed that upon running the car for a little while that the fans weren't...
Forum: Electronics
05-26-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Fuel Problem

Anyone?
Forum: Electronics
05-25-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By shiftngo

Re: what does this go too?

The first picture looks like the 20A fusible link for the fuel pump. Don't know what the second picture is though.
Forum: Electronics
05-25-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By shiftngo

Fuel Problem

I replaced the fuel pump in my '87 IROC 305 TPI about a year ago, since then i drove it once. Started tinkering on it today and it wouldn't start (not very surprised since its been sitting for a...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-15-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Which way to go?

I like the idea of staying with the TPI. I feel like it would be the cheapest route. But would it also be easy?
Forum: Engine Swap
06-14-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Which way to go?

That seems like a pretty simple way of going about it. How about junkyard motor, and having it bored? Seems like it might be cheaper and I could possibly get the injectors and whatever else I might...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-13-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Which way to go?

I'm hoping for under $2000 if possible. Is that realistic?
Forum: Engine Swap
06-12-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By shiftngo

Which way to go?

Hey guys, got an '87 IROC 305 TPI Automatic. I know I don't want the 305anymore but I don't know which way to go. I'm looking to make 300+Hp at the wheels but I don't know what setup will make...
Forum: Brakes
08-22-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,071
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Caliper won't bleed

you nailed it toomany. I appreciate your help
Forum: Brakes
08-19-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,071
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Caliper won't bleed

Thanks man, that makes sense. I'll give it a try.
Forum: Brakes
08-18-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,071
Posted By shiftngo

Caliper won't bleed

Gents, the driver side front caliper on my '87 IROC locked up on me and I replaced it with a caliper off of an '89 RS. The problem is that I cannot bleed it. When I pulled the old caliper off, no...
Forum: Electronics
08-05-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Butchered wiring?

Also, are these cars factory with top post or side post batteries?
Forum: Electronics
08-04-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Butchered wiring?

Preciate it man. But I still gotta fix this hacked up wiring by the battery tray. Any idea why someone would have done this? They used wire nuts if that tells ya anything about their...
Forum: Electronics
08-04-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By shiftngo

Butchered wiring?

Hey guys. Got an 87' IROC-Z 305 TPI. Bought it off a guy that had it sittin in a field for 9 years. It'll turn over and I'm gettin spark but i'm not getting fuel(pump isn't even priming). The...
Forum: Fabrication
05-08-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,111
Posted By shiftngo

Re: looking for custom dash ideas for my Camaro

I'd like to see a simple smooth clean looking dash like alot of the street rods, made of sheet metal or fiberglass maybe?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

Re: 6.0L fuel pump

thank all of ya'll for your input. It's been a real big help
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

Re: 6.0L fuel pump

Gotcha, preciate it. Should I do bigger than a 255 though?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

Re: 6.0L fuel pump

But that's all something I can do later right? When I actually put in the 6.0
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-26-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 397
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Parting out 89 RS

It is an automatic.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

Re: 6.0L fuel pump

Plannin on forged internals, heads, Cam. Maybe at some point I'll boost it or throw the bottle to it. But that would be a long ways down the road.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

Re: 6.0L fuel pump

Also, will I need anything special like a fuel pressure regulator or am I good?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

Re: 6.0L fuel pump

Alrighty, preciate it fellas. And sorry bout puttin it in the wrong sub-forum.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-25-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 397
Posted By shiftngo

Re: Parting out 89 RS

Alright guys, sorry I didn't inform you of this, but the car is at my farm and I only go out there about once or twice a week. I'll check on the kick panel for ya. And no, I'm not planning on using...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2010, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By shiftngo

6.0L fuel pump

I bought an '87 IROC 305 and it needs a fuel pump. I'm planning on doing a very near future 6.0L LQ4 swap but I would like to drive the car just a little with the 305 TPI just to experience it. ...
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