Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
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Haha, you guys are too funny. Its a furnished pickup truck pretty much. Made 10+ trips to new jersey and back, and pulls the 20ft pontoon boat with ease.
Hey G how those brakes coming?
Hey G how those brakes coming?
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Didnt start till 12ish. spent half the day here looking for tools. finally got done 1/2 hour ago. now im eating dinner.
sorry i didnt make it out.
sorry i didnt make it out.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
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Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Well, broke the tv cable so stuck for the night. Trans is ready to go in tomorrow once I get that cable.
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I found an 87 Iroc close to me for $1750 that apparently has a 397 stroker and a rust free body. Awfully tempted to just spend the money I have for the floorpans on buying that and rebuild that car's rear with all the parts I bought months ago.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
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Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
You should buy that 87 and sell me yours as a roller cheap for a 455/t350 swap lol. All the swaps going on and the bug has bit me. But the turbo 2.8 is staying in mine for a little while.
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And yeah, I really want to do a swap too, but then again, I could just put a decent sized turbo on the 305 after I build it up a bit and be happy.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
I'm just being impatient about finishing my car. But if I were to buy the 87, my dad wouldn't let me sell mine anways since he likes it too much, lmfao.
And yeah, I really want to do a swap too, but then again, I could just put a decent sized turbo on the 305 after I build it up a bit and be happy.
And yeah, I really want to do a swap too, but then again, I could just put a decent sized turbo on the 305 after I build it up a bit and be happy.
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I'm just being impatient about finishing my car. But if I were to buy the 87, my dad wouldn't let me sell mine anways since he likes it too much, lmfao.
And yeah, I really want to do a swap too, but then again, I could just put a decent sized turbo on the 305 after I build it up a bit and be happy.
And yeah, I really want to do a swap too, but then again, I could just put a decent sized turbo on the 305 after I build it up a bit and be happy.
Pho sho, 9s have been seen
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Argh! The 87 is really tempting, but I don't think I'd get the same satisfaction just from buying a running car with a good body. After I do all the work on my car I think I'll feel really accomplished with myself.
My goal for an et on the motor alone is mid 10's after I get the fast efi system. 9's or lower would be awesome with a turbo.
My goal for an et on the motor alone is mid 10's after I get the fast efi system. 9's or lower would be awesome with a turbo.
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Argh! The 87 is really tempting, but I don't think I'd get the same satisfaction just from buying a running car with a good body. After I do all the work on my car I think I'll feel really accomplished with myself.
My goal for an et on the motor alone is mid 10's after I get the fast efi system. 9's or lower would be awesome with a turbo.
My goal for an et on the motor alone is mid 10's after I get the fast efi system. 9's or lower would be awesome with a turbo.
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GOT THE CAR TO FIRE!
I need to find out if its timing, or fuel keeping it from running but it fires!
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...nt=video%2cmp4
I need to find out if its timing, or fuel keeping it from running but it fires!
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...nt=video%2cmp4
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Dude, my car was down from Sept-June. That first time it fired and ran with the 3.4 was a glorious day.
Congrats.
Congrats.
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GOT THE CAR TO FIRE!
I need to find out if its timing, or fuel keeping it from running but it fires!
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...nt=video%2cmp4
I need to find out if its timing, or fuel keeping it from running but it fires!
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...nt=video%2cmp4
Good to hear you're back up and running, Will
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Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
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Im gonna fiddle with it tomorrow, get the tv cable set properly and double check the fluid level, etc. Plus itll be light out lol.
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yea, I was totally unprepared for the 2.8 to die on me. It suddenly developed a bad knock in the bottom end that got real bad in the 12 miles to my house that day. We took it out, found most of the bearings were slipping, one was about to fall out, the lifters were dished, cam was ate up, and everything in the bottom end on the ol' motor just showed it's age/neglect by all of the PO's. I didn't find the 3.4 until January on craigslist, then I had to get all of the $$ for parts for it (long list) and then it went in the car in June. On top of that, I don't have a garage, so I was stuck with the elements, so if it rained on a weekend, I was screwed. Luckily, my mother-in-law has her Camry, so that got me to work and back.
So yea, maybe we'll have our meet again, I couldn't make the last one because of work, so here's hoping we all get to hang out and be car nerds.
So yea, maybe we'll have our meet again, I couldn't make the last one because of work, so here's hoping we all get to hang out and be car nerds.
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Here ya go guys, this is with the shifter in D so I can hold the phone. LOL
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So, Ducky, Will, Charcoal and whoever, if we're all free Saturday, I'm not busy during the day. I know Duck, Will and myself are with a few minutes of each other. Ducky, is that deathstar of yours fully functional? We could find a place, grab a bite, scare some locals.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
I was thinking the Sonic on the corner of 301 and Pretty Pond Road in Zepherhills.
What do you think?
As I said thought I might not be able to do this weekend but next would probably be better
What do you think?
As I said thought I might not be able to do this weekend but next would probably be better
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i would'nt mind meeting up but my trannys broken. front pumps not working.
just got some good news though,....theres one at my friends garage that i worked on a few years ago. said $50 and it's mine.
not sure when i'll have time to get it done but would like to meet up sometime.
just got some good news though,....theres one at my friends garage that i worked on a few years ago. said $50 and it's mine.
not sure when i'll have time to get it done but would like to meet up sometime.
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In ~two months when everybody's car is in working order and can drive a decent distance, we should set up an official meet since it seems like there's a pretty good amount of people wanting to met up now, just that the cars are out of order atm, lol.
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i would'nt mind meeting up but my trannys broken. front pumps not working.
just got some good news though,....theres one at my friends garage that i worked on a few years ago. said $50 and it's mine.
not sure when i'll have time to get it done but would like to meet up sometime.
just got some good news though,....theres one at my friends garage that i worked on a few years ago. said $50 and it's mine.
not sure when i'll have time to get it done but would like to meet up sometime.
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i know what bolt your talking about i think? at least it's an easy fix, lol.
last year at the "meet-up", my tranny spewed fluid everywhere on the ride. made it just about there,....south st. pete/tiera verde? turned around and went home after 6 more qts.
my car has honestly been sitting most of this year. i dont have the $ after starting a new store. kinda pizzes me off, but free time is coming.
if anybody needs baby stuff, let us know. just moved our store.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStorksLanding
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i know what bolt your talking about i think? at least it's an easy fix, lol.
last year at the "meet-up", my tranny spewed fluid everywhere on the ride. made it just about there,....south st. pete/tiera verde? turned around and went home after 6 more qts.
my car has honestly been sitting most of this year. i dont have the $ after starting a new store. kinda pizzes me off, but free time is coming.
if anybody needs baby stuff, let us know. just moved our store.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStorksLanding
last year at the "meet-up", my tranny spewed fluid everywhere on the ride. made it just about there,....south st. pete/tiera verde? turned around and went home after 6 more qts.
my car has honestly been sitting most of this year. i dont have the $ after starting a new store. kinda pizzes me off, but free time is coming.
if anybody needs baby stuff, let us know. just moved our store.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStorksLanding
I can't this weekend but maybe next. 2 months for sure.
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Ordering the floorpans tomorrow. I priced out all the welding supplies I need and it'll be a little bit over $1000
So now I'm wondering if I should still weld everything myself or save up a little bit more money and take it to a good place I know for them to do it.
So now I'm wondering if I should still weld everything myself or save up a little bit more money and take it to a good place I know for them to do it.
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I would suggest getting the welding supplies and practice with some scrap. A welder is a great tool to have.
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These are both the points I have been making with myself. I'd love to get the skill of welding, while I'd really like having the metalwork done properly and not have to worry about my work not being up to par on pretty much what holds the two halfs of my car together.
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How much of the floor pan are doing? All of it? I say do it yourself. Practice with a piece of scrap and once you get it down how you like do it to the floor. Watch some videos as well. Someone posted a good video in the auto appearance and detailing section...Will look for it and try to repost it.
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How much of the floor pan are doing? All of it? I say do it yourself. Practice with a piece of scrap and once you get it down how you like do it to the floor. Watch some videos as well. Someone posted a good video in the auto appearance and detailing section...Will look for it and try to repost it.
I've been researching a lot about welding techniques and watching videos as well, so more videos are welcome
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Yeah, it's everything; from the front seam under the dash all the way back to the hump behind the rear seats. I'm leaning more towards the do it myself route so that I will have the skill for future projects, and because welding's a good skill to have.
I've been researching a lot about welding techniques and watching videos as well, so more videos are welcome
I didn't practice on scrap, my practice was my exhaust from the turbo back. Lol.
As long as you practice till you feel comfortable. What you want to hear when welding sounds like cooking bacon. Also practice on different thickness metals, to learn the settings on the welder.
As I said before, its a very handy skill to have, so if you have the opportunity to pick it up, I would do so. I didnt regret it.
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i've been a welder for over 20 years. if you need help, let me know.
this site has some good tips and info.
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/
this site has some good tips and info.
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/
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what is your fuel setup again? mechanical pump? are you using a carb style pick up?
or are you using the in tank pump with a return?
or are you using the in tank pump with a return?