What have you done to your 3rd Gen Lately 2005
01-21-2005, 09:54 PM
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What have you done to your 3rd Gen Lately 2005
Maybe it should read, "what has Don and just about everybody on the board done to your 3rd gen lately..." 
I know I'm going to forget somebody who helped, or some mod that Don put on the car. Uh, a BIG HUGE THANKS to Don, Kevin, Allen, Branden, David, ...uh Lon, Mike, Vincent, ...Alex, and anybody else who stopped by Don's shop this week.
I'll list the mods tomorrow, after racing, in case something should happen... & anybody who goes to the track gets to see first.
Basically what I've discussed all year, no surprises.
I know I'm going to forget somebody who helped, or some mod that Don put on the car. Uh, a BIG HUGE THANKS to Don, Kevin, Allen, Branden, David, ...uh Lon, Mike, Vincent, ...Alex, and anybody else who stopped by Don's shop this week.
I'll list the mods tomorrow, after racing, in case something should happen... & anybody who goes to the track gets to see first.
Basically what I've discussed all year, no surprises. 
01-22-2005, 01:06 AM
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Sounds Awesome Julie.. Im going to do my best to make it out there every one.. Even know Im kinda tied up with a lot of things right now.. Tonight something major happened.. I'll tell the story tomorrow.. I had an encounter with one of my crazy neighbors trying to assault me with her Suv!
So Julie I hope all these great efforts really make a change with your car.. And Of course they will.. Now you get to look forward to the good mods.. We talked today on what you think will be next hehe.. That's just the way it happends Julie.. Now remember this factor.. Don't break it completely. Your smart you know when you need advise what's wrong and not abuse it further.. We Know Don can get that all solved if it does happen soon.. So show em how to drive Julie
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So Julie I hope all these great efforts really make a change with your car.. And Of course they will.. Now you get to look forward to the good mods.. We talked today on what you think will be next hehe.. That's just the way it happends Julie.. Now remember this factor.. Don't break it completely. Your smart you know when you need advise what's wrong and not abuse it further.. We Know Don can get that all solved if it does happen soon.. So show em how to drive Julie
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01-22-2005, 12:12 PM
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Car: Moving...
Engine: Running...
Transmission: Shifting...
Congrats Julie, glad to hear your GTA is coming together the way you planned.
As for changes to my thirdgen, the IROC if off getting a new cat installed and exhaust donuts as well. I have a brand new O2 sensor as well at home to install - yes as you have probably guessed it's time to have the IROC smogged again.
As for changes to my thirdgen, the IROC if off getting a new cat installed and exhaust donuts as well. I have a brand new O2 sensor as well at home to install - yes as you have probably guessed it's time to have the IROC smogged again.
01-22-2005, 09:28 PM
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Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD
New GM distributor, new spark plug wires, new ignition coil, new AC Delco IAC, and possibly new injectors depending on what the ohm test gives me tomorrow. Starting to run out of things that haven't been replaced on this car yet
Still can't move itself more than a mile without randomly choking and stalling out
Still can't move itself more than a mile without randomly choking and stalling out
01-22-2005, 10:23 PM
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Insured the Blue '83 today... Finally driving a T/A again.
Silver '83 has been sitting basicly dead since Christmas
Hopefully it will be running soon. Got some Recaro seats for it and and slowly getting the interior ready to drop in after the new motor is in.
Silver '83 has been sitting basicly dead since Christmas
Hopefully it will be running soon. Got some Recaro seats for it and and slowly getting the interior ready to drop in after the new motor is in. 
01-23-2005, 01:54 AM
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 HSR
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70
Waay to much!
Block at machine shop now...Stroking to 383
Holley 52mm Throttle body
Holley Stealth Ram
Comp Cam 230/236 .544/.555 lift
AFR 190 Heads
Vigilante 2800 converter
Spohn Torque arm w/driveshaft loop
Polished Plenum and valve covers. Much more but I'd be typing for days...
Should be back on the road sometime in Feb! Cant wait to start tuning!
Block at machine shop now...Stroking to 383
Holley 52mm Throttle body
Holley Stealth Ram
Comp Cam 230/236 .544/.555 lift
AFR 190 Heads
Vigilante 2800 converter
Spohn Torque arm w/driveshaft loop
Polished Plenum and valve covers. Much more but I'd be typing for days...
Should be back on the road sometime in Feb! Cant wait to start tuning!
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01-23-2005, 02:20 PM
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Car: 1991 GTA
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Guess I should finish list the mods before posting about the racing Saturday....
Don installed: the Edelbrock runners (they'd been ported to about 1.660" ?,) (and gave alot of trouble to install...) TPIS intake manifold; (used to be Mike Redd Rocket's) Don's custom headers, Y pipe and cat back exhaust; SFC's, TDS steering brace, a pan hard rod that Branden gave me. There were a few other minor things I'm forgetting... New plugs and 8mm wires... It already had a flowmaster muffler.
I also bought a hatch cover and 2 speed rated 245's yokohamas from Alex.
The car handles excellent now. It still has the stock chip, no tuning yet.
Thanks again to Don and company.
Don installed: the Edelbrock runners (they'd been ported to about 1.660" ?,) (and gave alot of trouble to install...) TPIS intake manifold; (used to be Mike Redd Rocket's) Don's custom headers, Y pipe and cat back exhaust; SFC's, TDS steering brace, a pan hard rod that Branden gave me. There were a few other minor things I'm forgetting... New plugs and 8mm wires... It already had a flowmaster muffler.
I also bought a hatch cover and 2 speed rated 245's yokohamas from Alex.
The car handles excellent now. It still has the stock chip, no tuning yet.
Thanks again to Don and company.
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02-03-2005, 07:48 PM
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Car: Moving...
Engine: Running...
Transmission: Shifting...
IROC still needs to be smogged but it is ready to go, replaced a couple more things to keep her it what I hope is top shape And I manged to get myself into another thirdgen project
And I manged to get myself into another thirdgen project
02-04-2005, 10:43 PM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
Transmission: TH200C....700R4
I added hood shocks the other day and now I dont have to bust out that fuggin stick to hold it up anymore
02-04-2005, 11:54 PM
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chip
I got a Stage 1 TBIChips.com chip from Brian in SC. In analysis phase currently... actually delivery.
And took 1 picture. Weather clearing in NorCal... for now.
And took 1 picture. Weather clearing in NorCal... for now.
02-05-2005, 01:16 AM
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Re: chip
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I got a Stage 1 TBIChips.com chip from Brian in SC. In analysis phase currently... actually delivery.
And took 1 picture. Weather clearing in NorCal... for now.
I got a Stage 1 TBIChips.com chip from Brian in SC. In analysis phase currently... actually delivery.
And took 1 picture. Weather clearing in NorCal... for now.
i took my car out of the garage today, sittin for about a month, n she runs nicely
02-05-2005, 01:33 AM
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Re: chip
Originally posted by Cadillac
I got a Stage 1 TBIChips.com chip from Brian in SC. In analysis phase currently... actually delivery.
And took 1 picture. Weather clearing in NorCal... for now.
I got a Stage 1 TBIChips.com chip from Brian in SC. In analysis phase currently... actually delivery.
And took 1 picture. Weather clearing in NorCal... for now.
yeah cadillac,youre ride is mad sick
02-05-2005, 05:08 PM
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Lately, a custom nose job, I guess my brake problem was a bit more serious than it seemed. If anyone has a lead on anything forward of the radiator I'd appreciate it.
02-06-2005, 03:28 AM
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I can't bear to look!!! My condolences. From what it looks like, at least the hood is seems straight...I now have a complete set of those little black things that go on my gta wheels, thanks to Lon!
03-14-2005, 09:38 PM
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LS1 front brakes, earls steel braided lines...
oh, and most importantly, functioning windows (Don did this one).
oh, and most importantly, functioning windows (Don did this one).
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different shortblock, heads, cam, intake, displacement, mysterious dissapearing coolant, and no new times...nor do I currently plan to attempt any new times in the near future. Currently saving and looking for a new daily driver....
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Engine: 5.3L Gen III
Originally posted by james_85Z28
different shirtblock, heads, cam, intake, displacement, mysterious dissapearing coolant, and no new times...nor do I currently plan to attempt any new times in the near future. Currently saving and looking for a new daily driver....
different shirtblock, heads, cam, intake, displacement, mysterious dissapearing coolant, and no new times...nor do I currently plan to attempt any new times in the near future. Currently saving and looking for a new daily driver....
One less person to beat
03-14-2005, 11:57 PM
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Got a great deal on a brand new set of lexan t-tops on eBay. They arrived today by UPS. All 5 pieces. Drivers side is in one piece (or so I thought on initial inspection. Passenger side is shattered in 4 pieces. 
I'm so pissed! Maybe I can salvege the t-top side seals and swap them onto a good set of glass t-tops. I went back to inspect the drivers side t-top. It too is broken. A chip from the inner edge front and rear that slips into the center bar. Also a crack at the rear of the same edge. So much for the killer deal I got on them.
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I'm so pissed! Maybe I can salvege the t-top side seals and swap them onto a good set of glass t-tops. I went back to inspect the drivers side t-top. It too is broken. A chip from the inner edge front and rear that slips into the center bar. Also a crack at the rear of the same edge. So much for the killer deal I got on them. Lon
03-15-2005, 11:27 AM
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Car: Moving...
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Bought a 91 G92 Z28 5speed in January. Looking to sell both the SS and the Truck to buy Donna something new
03-25-2005, 03:00 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: THE LT1 SWAP SHALL BEGIN!!!!
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: LSD! =(
New IROC RIMS
NEW SOUND SYSTEM
REBUILT TRANSMISSION
NEW SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES (ACCEL)
NEW FLOWMASTER EXHAUST SYSTEM
NEW GIRLFRIEND TO HAVE SEX IN MY CAMARO WITH =)
NEW TIRES
GOT THE LIGHTS WORKING PROPERLY
=)
NEW SOUND SYSTEM
REBUILT TRANSMISSION
NEW SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES (ACCEL)
NEW FLOWMASTER EXHAUST SYSTEM
NEW GIRLFRIEND TO HAVE SEX IN MY CAMARO WITH =)
NEW TIRES
GOT THE LIGHTS WORKING PROPERLY
=)
03-25-2005, 08:39 PM
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Car: Moving...
Engine: Running...
Transmission: Shifting...
Picked up a set of Global West LCA relocation brackets for the IROC. Picked up a Cargo cover from TDS, and a set of 4th gen seats for my 91 Z28.
It truely was a good friday
It truely was a good friday
03-28-2005, 12:23 AM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
Transmission: TH200C....700R4
my odometer hit 6 figures last week (100,000 miles)
I bought the car in feb of last year and it only had 67,000 miles
I bought the car in feb of last year and it only had 67,000 miles
03-28-2005, 11:15 AM
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Car: Moving...
Engine: Running...
Transmission: Shifting...
On Friday I installed the 4th gen seats in the 91. Then on Sunday I replaced the IAC, Ignition Module, Cap & Rotor, and removed the MSD 6A box from the car.
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03-30-2005, 12:40 PM
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Car: 1993 GMC Typhoon
Engine: 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
parts waiting on the bench...
LT1 intake, LT4 HOT CAM, LT4 springs & retainers, Hotchkis STB, GM 3:42 gear set, non-AC heater box, auto-meter fuel pressure gauge-electric, Modena 18x9 wheels(freebe from new neighbor).
parts still needed..
new heads, 52mm throttle body.
LT1 intake, LT4 HOT CAM, LT4 springs & retainers, Hotchkis STB, GM 3:42 gear set, non-AC heater box, auto-meter fuel pressure gauge-electric, Modena 18x9 wheels(freebe from new neighbor).
parts still needed..
new heads, 52mm throttle body.
03-30-2005, 01:22 PM
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Car: White KSwisses
Engine: 5.3L Gen III
Originally posted by KiLLJ0Y
parts still needed..
new heads, 52mm throttle body.
parts still needed..
new heads, 52mm throttle body.
03-30-2005, 02:18 PM
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Car: 2003 Porsche C4S
Engine: 3.6L
Transmission: 6-speed Manual
Nobody has picked up the AFR 190cc, CNC ported, 60cc chambers, titanium retainers, springs for roller cam, bent-valve-but-easily-fixed heads yet, $1100, clean and ready to go........cash talks, bullsh*t walks....
03-30-2005, 02:29 PM
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Car: Yes...
Engine: Last time I checked...
Transmission: See "Engine"...
Let's see – I dropped in a new MSD distributor, have a new all aluminum race radiator waiting to go in and new G-Flex hoses. AC delete will happen when the radiator goes in. Oh, and I finally had Don install the Global West SFC's back at Christmas time.
I need some new tires as well as new strut towers to help eliminate a nasty clunk that has developed in the front end. Some Spohn tubular front A-arms are also on the wish list. I also need to install the passeneger seat harness belts.
Otherwise, the GTA has been sitting covered up in the driveway. It will make an appearance at the April 2 meeting.
I need some new tires as well as new strut towers to help eliminate a nasty clunk that has developed in the front end. Some Spohn tubular front A-arms are also on the wish list. I also need to install the passeneger seat harness belts.
Otherwise, the GTA has been sitting covered up in the driveway. It will make an appearance at the April 2 meeting.
03-30-2005, 03:24 PM
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Car: 1993 GMC Typhoon
Engine: 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
well i need to sell my 4th gen leather 1st.. then i'll be on the look for heads.
if anyone is interested in 99 dark grey Camaro 4th gen leather, driver seat power.. no rips tears or cracks.. let me know.. otherwise its ebay time.
if anyone is interested in 99 dark grey Camaro 4th gen leather, driver seat power.. no rips tears or cracks.. let me know.. otherwise its ebay time.
03-30-2005, 04:57 PM
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Car: 88 Iroc vert
Engine: 305 tpi. cts-v brakes
Transmission: Tremec T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
new stuff
i just recieved my new swaybars and frontend rebuid kit....its gonna feel good gettin the iroc off the drive way and gettin it back in action
03-30-2005, 05:16 PM
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Car: 88 Iroc vert
Engine: 305 tpi. cts-v brakes
Transmission: Tremec T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
ya i been mia i know it.but my iroc is smogged,registered,and as of today insured