Teardown of an '87 IROC-Z28...
10-18-2004, 10:26 AM
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Car: 91 Z-28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4, T-56 future
Originally posted by joshwilson3
Any comments on the PRO-15?
thanks
Any comments on the PRO-15?
thanks
10-18-2004, 10:30 AM
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Can you unhook the wires inside the door and push them through. I think it might be kinda tough cause i was lookin at it last time when i had my door panel off. You might have to take the regulator out first if you havnt yet.
10-18-2004, 10:30 AM
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Car: 91 Z-28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4, T-56 future
By the way that orange would great on a 3rd gen. I also have a 87 Iroc-Z28 that is completely torn down except for the engine and transmission (new at this and haven't gotten everything loose yet). I was planning on going with something like Hugger Orange but you may have swayed my decision. I have lots of time to think about it though since I am in college and poor.
10-19-2004, 09:57 PM
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Here's some motivation to finsh. What your car will look like in sunset orange when its done.
10-19-2004, 09:58 PM
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10-20-2004, 12:15 AM
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It is the 2 inch Glasstech. Its a litte different then some of the other hoods. Most of them are 2 1/2 and this one the scope in the back runs further toward the windshield. I think the slightly lower profile and longer rear section in the scope give it a sleeker look then the some of the other cowl hoods out there.
10-20-2004, 07:05 AM
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Looks like you have one nice project ahead of you.
As for the POR 15. I did my complete Int. firewall back. Complete engine bay and everything fire wall forward when I had mine tore down like you do now. I did glossy black because thats all they had in stock at the time. I'm planing to paint under the hood so I need to scuff it up. Id assume you could do all the metal but dint think it would be worth it. It would take TONS more prep to make it look good and paint over it.
Id just sand it good. get a good primer sealer or If you take it down to bare metal make sure to use a self etching primer.
As for the POR 15. I did my complete Int. firewall back. Complete engine bay and everything fire wall forward when I had mine tore down like you do now. I did glossy black because thats all they had in stock at the time. I'm planing to paint under the hood so I need to scuff it up. Id assume you could do all the metal but dint think it would be worth it. It would take TONS more prep to make it look good and paint over it.
Id just sand it good. get a good primer sealer or If you take it down to bare metal make sure to use a self etching primer.
10-20-2004, 07:15 AM
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen
Originally posted by burnout88
It is the 2 inch Glasstech. Its a litte different then some of the other hoods. Most of them are 2 1/2 and this one the scope in the back runs further toward the windshield. I think the slightly lower profile and longer rear section in the scope give it a sleeker look then the some of the other cowl hoods out there.
It is the 2 inch Glasstech. Its a litte different then some of the other hoods. Most of them are 2 1/2 and this one the scope in the back runs further toward the windshield. I think the slightly lower profile and longer rear section in the scope give it a sleeker look then the some of the other cowl hoods out there.
11-29-2004, 01:58 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42:1
How are things coming along?
I started digging into my winter project list over the weekend, much to do! (Not on the IROC though, it's done for now! )
I started digging into my winter project list over the weekend, much to do! (Not on the IROC though, it's done for now! )
11-29-2004, 02:20 PM
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Slowly... VERY slowly
Short of putting the '90 Z on the driveway for the winter, I just don't have any room right now.
...That and I'm sort of at a loss of direction right now. The wiring looks absolutely horrifying to me.
I'm thinking of putting one of the cars in the back yard under a car cover for the winter.
As for the progess, I still have to pull the wiring into the car from the engine bay, and the misc items like charcoal box, cruise module, brake booster, relays all have to be stripped. I'll probably get a second wind this weekend and begin some more teardown. I've decided that because the interior of the car is in such great shape (ie no rust or damage), I'll forgo(sp?) painting it and just dynamat it all.
I'll post some more pics if I get some work done.
Short of putting the '90 Z on the driveway for the winter, I just don't have any room right now.
...That and I'm sort of at a loss of direction right now. The wiring looks absolutely horrifying to me.
I'm thinking of putting one of the cars in the back yard under a car cover for the winter.
As for the progess, I still have to pull the wiring into the car from the engine bay, and the misc items like charcoal box, cruise module, brake booster, relays all have to be stripped. I'll probably get a second wind this weekend and begin some more teardown. I've decided that because the interior of the car is in such great shape (ie no rust or damage), I'll forgo(sp?) painting it and just dynamat it all.
I'll post some more pics if I get some work done.
11-29-2004, 04:35 PM
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I know how you feel about the wiring i have mine all apart right now. If i was you i wouldnt put a car in the back yard under a cover though that will cause it to rust much faster. I did that to mine for 2 yrs and it started rusting everything. If you have a car port that would be the best place to keep it.
11-29-2004, 06:23 PM
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Car: 1999 F-1 Camaro Conv 1990 Iroc-Z
Engine: LS1/L98
Transmission: A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3.23/3.27
Fortunately I don't have to worry about the weather. Mines starting to look like a car again.
12-01-2004, 01:16 AM
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: L98 350 TPI
Transmission: Built TH-700 R4 (Vilgilante 2800)
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt w/ PBR's
Originally posted by Dante93GTZ
Dunno... got a taste of makin' money and unfortunately college fell temporarily by the way side. Someday I'll get it all together and get my degree.
As for the job, I'm a sales consultant for a major telecommunications company. The wife.... ummm..... doesn't work... j/k... She works for FedEx.
Dunno... got a taste of makin' money and unfortunately college fell temporarily by the way side. Someday I'll get it all together and get my degree.
As for the job, I'm a sales consultant for a major telecommunications company. The wife.... ummm..... doesn't work... j/k... She works for FedEx.
I am 20 going to Community College so I can save money, be around my house still and work. I also have 2 third gens, but they are nothin to look at. The 86 IROC is shot, the only reason I still have it is because if i got rid of it I would get no money for it or it would get totaled. The 89 on the other hand just really needs paint and it will be good as new, to go along with the new engine and trans.
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12-01-2004, 01:50 PM
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Car: '86 IROC, '87 Volvo 240, '09 Malibu
Engine: LB9 5.0L
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About spraying POR-15, the reason that most don't do it is because it's so expensive, and when you spray you'll always have some overspray. Since that's a waste of paint, it's usually more economical to just brush it on.
12-01-2004, 02:14 PM
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I wish I would have seen this post earlier. You should have left the drivetrain in while taking it apart. I mean, think of the power to weight ratio! 
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12-01-2004, 05:54 PM
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Speaking of your wiring nightmare, does anyone know of an aftermarket wiring harness for third gens? Or is there anyone out there talented to fabricate one? My T/A's wiring is getting pretty brittle and it would be nice to have new wire to replace it with....
05-31-2005, 09:33 AM
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UPDATE:
Well, its been a WHILE since I've posted here...
Back in early January, we sold the 1990 IROC-Z for some cash + a paint job discount on my '87 IROC-Z.
I'm still working on tearing the rest of everything out of my '87 to prep it for paint.
I also sold my '93 Beretta GTZ to help with some bills.
My new daily driver is a 2004 Dodge SRT-4. Nice car with great power, stock.
I will update this page soon.
Back in early January, we sold the 1990 IROC-Z for some cash + a paint job discount on my '87 IROC-Z.
I'm still working on tearing the rest of everything out of my '87 to prep it for paint.
I also sold my '93 Beretta GTZ to help with some bills.
My new daily driver is a 2004 Dodge SRT-4. Nice car with great power, stock.
I will update this page soon.
05-31-2005, 11:07 AM
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You have to finish that car! It's car show season.
You have to finish that car! It's car show season.
06-01-2005, 10:06 PM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI (L03)
Transmission: 700R4 (MD8)
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Open (GU2)
f1ls1, I love your car man. I have silently been watching it during the rebuild, but finally I have spoken out about it.
I looked at all the pix on your website and would get excited when new ones were put up.
It truly is a beautiful car, even before it was painted too. You did a good job with that thing!!!!!
I looked at all the pix on your website and would get excited when new ones were put up.
It truly is a beautiful car, even before it was painted too. You did a good job with that thing!!!!!
06-01-2005, 10:11 PM
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Car: 1999 F-1 Camaro Conv 1990 Iroc-Z
Engine: LS1/L98
Transmission: A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3.23/3.27
Thanks!
The car and I will be at the San diego auto museum car show this Saturday in case you are interested. Greatest Car Show on the Turf
http://www.sdautomuseum.org
The car and I will be at the San diego auto museum car show this Saturday in case you are interested. Greatest Car Show on the Turf
http://www.sdautomuseum.org
06-02-2005, 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by f1ls1
Thanks!
The car and I will be at the San diego auto museum car show this Saturday in case you are interested. Greatest Car Show on the Turf
http://www.sdautomuseum.org
Thanks!
The car and I will be at the San diego auto museum car show this Saturday in case you are interested. Greatest Car Show on the Turf
http://www.sdautomuseum.org
06-03-2005, 10:38 AM
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UPDATE: I finally bought a 2000 Camaro dash this morning.
Hopefully it arrives sometime next week.
Its a 2000 *ebony* Camaro SS dash COMPLETE with gauges, nonblown airbag, dash pad, and HVAC controls... I'm hoping its in as good a shape as it looks in the pics and is described.
I know the gauges won't work (need 97s) but oh well, no biggie.
I'm super psyched to get this project rolling again.
Hopefully it arrives sometime next week.
Its a 2000 *ebony* Camaro SS dash COMPLETE with gauges, nonblown airbag, dash pad, and HVAC controls... I'm hoping its in as good a shape as it looks in the pics and is described.
I know the gauges won't work (need 97s) but oh well, no biggie.
I'm super psyched to get this project rolling again.
06-14-2005, 12:18 AM
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I just got the dash today and I must say - this thing look AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is virtually BRAND SPANKIN NEW... Not a single flaw anywhere!!!!!
I can't believe it - It was $350 total (inc shipping). What a steal - It has EVERYTHING ----- all HVAC, gauges, vents, panels, even the vent ducting.... I am speechless this thing looks soooo great.
Cant wait to get it installed - I'm probably going to mock it up this weekend.
I can't believe it - It was $350 total (inc shipping). What a steal - It has EVERYTHING ----- all HVAC, gauges, vents, panels, even the vent ducting.... I am speechless this thing looks soooo great.
Cant wait to get it installed - I'm probably going to mock it up this weekend.
ebony.
12-18-2005, 03:39 PM
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Just for something to do today, I did a test fit on the 2000 Camaro dash.
Because my ACDSee free trial expired I can't resize the pics...
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180013.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180014.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180015.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180016.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180017.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180018.JPG
I have a feeling I'm not lining something up right. Does some of the 4th gen dash need to be trimmed by the driver's side windshield?
Can anyone give me some pointers?
Because my ACDSee free trial expired I can't resize the pics...
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180013.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180014.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180015.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180016.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180017.JPG
http://www.adrenalineperformance.com/PC180018.JPG
I have a feeling I'm not lining something up right. Does some of the 4th gen dash need to be trimmed by the driver's side windshield?
Can anyone give me some pointers?
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12-19-2005, 10:08 PM
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Everytime I look at this message board I get angery. WHY do you all have such nice cars. Hell I've been working on my camaro for 3 years and its still in peices. I NEVER seem to have enough money for it, and when I'm earning money for it I never have time to work on it. Plus I got a beat up camaro when I was 16 and arggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg I hate you all...........
Anyhow, nice cars guys. I'm going to go cry now.
Anyhow, nice cars guys. I'm going to go cry now.
12-19-2005, 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by stonedchihuahua
I've been working on my camaro for 3 years and its still in peices.
I've been working on my camaro for 3 years and its still in peices.
Even if it ever gets done, I'm not putting the hood on it just for spite
ha 
12-20-2005, 03:27 AM
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Originally posted by deadbird
Try 6 years... I have my screen name for a reason
Even if it ever gets done, I'm not putting the hood on it just for spite ha
Try 6 years... I have my screen name for a reason
Even if it ever gets done, I'm not putting the hood on it just for spite
ha 
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