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by joe69Z
Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: 78' Z/28 Drag Car
Replies: 2
Views: 2984

78' Z/28 Drag Car

Well were just about ready for test and tune Night! Just want to thank John Heard and everyone for their support and answering my Questions. I think we got a good car built READY to see it make a full BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again THANKS GUY'S ! Wishing Everyone a safe and fast racing season!!!!!!...
by joe69Z
Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Front end Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 7458

Re: Front end Question?

Thanks Guy's for all the information, Got springs cut lowered car 2" Need taller tires to fill fenders My Cousin has 25" front runners, He only gave $50 .00 never been mounted We'll make due for price Finished about everything but a few interior pcs, lexan windows cut just need to bolt in ...
by joe69Z
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Front end Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 7458

Front end Question?

Just installed a set of Moroso drag springs on 78 Z/28 camaro, Question if I cut front springs for ride height will this close the huge gap between my fender and top of tire? Looks like jaws coming to attack! Have maybe front tires to short paper said they were stock ride height, Just dosen't have t...
by joe69Z
Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: pinion angle?
Replies: 8
Views: 7757

pinion angle?

I'm almost finished my 78' camaro, What pinion angle should I set my pinion angle -2 to -4 degrees checking off pinion yolk. It's still has leaf springs and my home maded cal tracs, Came out PERFECT, also installings sliders, Got some for $95.00 from Speedway motors. Roller sliders made for Mopar ju...
by joe69Z
Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Leaf spring slider instalation?
Replies: 1
Views: 3054

Leaf spring slider instalation?

Been thinking about putting sliders on my camaro. Question, some pics I've seen they are mounted flat and some are at an angle like afco's paper shows that they should be mounted at the angle of the 2 leaf spring eye's centerlines. What, if any difference would it make? Would they work more freely a...
by joe69Z
Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 79 Z/28 Camaro front springs? Drag only.
Replies: 2
Views: 3628

79 Z/28 Camaro front springs? Drag only.

Need to know what spring rate lbs would you guy's suggest for a small block chevy Camaro. I have taken around 100 to 120 lbs off nose? I looked at Moroso's 212 lb springs what do you guy's think? :scratch:
by joe69Z
Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 750 holley carb problem!
Replies: 3
Views: 3942

750 holley carb problem!

Went to start engine, turned fuel pump on and fuel went to running out of vent tube? Feul pressure is at 8lbs was running fine Sunday when I started car, Is float stuck or power valve busted ? Any HELP would be greatly appreacated!
by joe69Z
Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: rancho 5000 shocks
Replies: 1
Views: 2943

rancho 5000 shocks

Got a chance to get a set of rancho 5000 shocks non adjustable, What shock stroke do I need for Cal Trac bars setup? Also went to crank car this evening turned fuel pump on and fuel went to running out of vent tube? Was fine Sunday. Could it be float stuck, or power valve busted? Fuel pressure is at...
by joe69Z
Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Sliders on rear
Replies: 2
Views: 8664

Sliders on rear

After deciding to go multileafs I want sliders on rear? For placement do I get car at my ride height then weld into position? :?: :idea:
by joe69Z
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 999109

Re: You and your ride

My 69' Camaro 63,233 actual miles, 350 lt-1 engine , 2 1/2 " x pipe flow master exhaust. Drive any where anytime, Great Cruiser.
by joe69Z
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: In the Shop
Topic: Winter work in the Garage
Replies: 7
Views: 13366

Re: Winter work in the Garage

Bracket Nova wrote:I would be proud to call it mine!
SWEET, lets pull a old greasy leaking engine out! No just kidding Clean, Can I keep my 69' Camaro in there?
by joe69Z
Sat Dec 31, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Leaf springs ?
Replies: 2
Views: 8752

Leaf springs ?

getting ready to put a set of caltracs on 78 Z/28 camaro, Which is better single or multi leaf springs? Bars are for multi leaf, Can I take springs apart and use main spring? I'd like to get rid of the extra weight!!!!! Any tips? :scratch: Also what does the split leaf springs do? Thanks for any HEL...
by joe69Z
Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: turbo 400 trans
Replies: 5
Views: 11267

Re: turbo 400 trans

want-a-be wrote:
joe69Z wrote:we took bolt out should it be ok?
Yes
Thanks guy's you guys rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumb:
by joe69Z
Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: turbo 400 trans
Replies: 5
Views: 11267

Re: turbo 400 trans

we took bolt out should it be ok?
by joe69Z
Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: turbo 400 trans
Replies: 5
Views: 11267

turbo 400 trans

Question, My cousin is putting a 400 turbo trans in his camaro, There is a bolt screwed into the tail shaft? we took it out is it suppose to be in there? :scratch: haven't tried it out on track, but it backs up and goes forward, don't know about shifting raining here. On the module is there any thin...