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Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-06-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,548
Posted By bptman
somthing else to consider when installing headers...

somthing else to consider when installing headers is the reallestate the tube size of the header takes up and how well they are designed to fit the car and how much you want to smash, bend, remove,...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-23-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,710
Posted By bptman
Also remeber the 396 in 1970 was actually a 402.

Also remeber the 396 in 1970 was actually a 402.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-15-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,209
Posted By bptman
Hi bptman here. Sounds to me that the noise is...

Hi bptman here. Sounds to me that the noise is with in the gear box if the noise goes away when you push the clutch in with the engine running in neutral unless your moving. Mine is a little noisey,...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 02-17-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,383
Posted By bptman
I to was wondering about what to Have as a tag. I...

I to was wondering about what to Have as a tag. I wanted somthing different than the z28ls7 or 427. I came up with IMSTEVE. Cause Of the GM story of that is what the pet name was for the car during...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 01-22-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By bptman
Take a yard stick slide it in till it meets the...

Take a yard stick slide it in till it meets the base of tire. Now pull the other end up till it hits the bottom of the splitter. This will give you the aproch angle and height of ramp. Now you also...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 01-18-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,396
Posted By bptman
I think, but not sure on this But I remember...

I think, but not sure on this But I remember reading the fine print on the free maint and I think your oil life indicator must be below 50%. Just me but I like to do the maintenance myself. It is not...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 01-14-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,177
Posted By bptman
I can hear the tires making a whine but the sound...

I can hear the tires making a whine but the sound will change with different road surfaces. I have 7500 on the original Trofeos. I have no vibrations at high speeds.I would diffenitly want to go with...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 01-05-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By bptman
Yes I to feel the syncro tooth bounce at times as...

Yes I to feel the syncro tooth bounce at times as well. I was on the Tremec site an see the recomended fliud is the Mobil 1 ATF. Anyone using this fluid? The O.M. just states see dealer. I am getting...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 12-17-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,174
Posted By bptman
Silly thing with me is I like to take the apron...

Silly thing with me is I like to take the apron off and clean all the trash it collects. and it gives me the chance to check for bad things like leaks, loose fastners, chafed sensor wires and the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 12-04-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,844
Posted By bptman
Just a question. Did you use any type of spray...

Just a question. Did you use any type of spray wax or sealant protection product on your wheels that may have contaminated the pads or rotors?
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 11-25-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,059
Posted By bptman
Hello and welcome! #143 white bptman. You are at...

Hello and welcome! #143 white bptman. You are at the best place for real time info on your Z28. I have 7500 street only miles on the original tires and they just passed inspection. For me the most...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 09-24-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,588
Posted By bptman
I have used Hayden on my other cars. I do not...

I have used Hayden on my other cars. I do not race or have not tracked my Z yet the highest oil temp I have seen on a 90 plus day was 197deg with 5w30 m1. Once I got moving again The temp droped to...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 09-24-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,114
Posted By bptman
I have no sign of this condition on my seat. I...

I have no sign of this condition on my seat. I have noticed that at times the belt gets twisted and as it passes through the loop with the magnet on it this causes the rough edge of the belt to...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 09-03-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,478
Posted By bptman
Stephen, I wish you good luck with your new...

Stephen, I wish you good luck with your new motor. May it put many a smile on you face and white knuckles on your hands!
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 09-01-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,096
Posted By bptman
The dealers I have talked to lately are offering...

The dealers I have talked to lately are offering 5k below msrp at times and that is it.
And for someone looking for the AGM I saw one at Townsend Chevrolet just below Dover Delaware. And it is...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 08-25-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By bptman
Congrats! Enjoy your Z/28. Be careful this car...

Congrats! Enjoy your Z/28. Be careful this car comes with a charismatic EVIL leak.
It leaks into your brain and makes you drive like a psycho.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 08-11-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,700
Posted By bptman
Here is my take on this here deal. Car Companys...

Here is my take on this here deal. Car Companys have been playing this one up, tit for tat game for at least as long as I can remember and I am 52 years old. I like alot of cars for all sorts of...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 08-10-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,954
Posted By bptman
Sorry for your misfortune. I hope it is resolved...

Sorry for your misfortune. I hope it is resolved quickly.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-26-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,227
Posted By bptman
Stephen just curious did you opt for the billet...

Stephen just curious did you opt for the billet caps and ARP bolts? Also 1 more weak link is the un captured rollers in the rocker trunions check out 13702-KIT by comp cams. All the best to you. Hope...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-13-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,768
Posted By bptman
New 2015 White Z/28 IN Media Pa.

Anyone in PA. area looking to get there hands on a Z/28. Thomas Chevrolet has had this car a while. I know because I met the sales Manager in a gas station with my car and he was telling me he just...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-09-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,227
Posted By bptman
Times ten!

Times ten!
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-09-2015, 06:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,227
Posted By bptman
Is the Cylinder wall Damaged? If I were you I'd...

Is the Cylinder wall Damaged? If I were you I'd Put the stock motor parts back in that LS7 and moth ball it for the future owner. I.M.O. I think the ls7 was developed as a system. If it is left...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-30-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,637
Posted By bptman
Stephen, What happen to the scope idea? You need...

Stephen, What happen to the scope idea? You need to rule out that crack. Plugs in other cylinders would be damaged as well if the heads where milled to close. Plug looks like it was a little to hot...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-25-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,690
Posted By bptman
Just a little joke. We always said GM should have...

Just a little joke. We always said GM should have made 1 car and called it the ZTRANSAMAROBIRD. I think the front is missing something.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-24-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,235
Posted By bptman
I have experienced an intermitten hesitation ...

I have experienced an intermitten hesitation shifting into 3rd after long red light on a hot day with A/C on. Not to worried about it. Car runs Like a raped ape otherwise. Throttle position sensor?...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-13-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,371
Posted By bptman
I received the certificate On Friday. My wife...

I received the certificate On Friday. My wife thought it was junk mail and threw it in the trash. Its a little bent up but otherwise Okay. I think I sailed up her tail a little to far. She is finally...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-13-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,845
Posted By bptman
I really appreciate all the feed back. I have two...

I really appreciate all the feed back. I have two nice jacks a 30+ year old H.W. O'boy and a model 40 Milwaukee hydraulics. Both do not clear. I have been driving the car up onto 2x10's. I really do...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-12-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,845
Posted By bptman
Low profile jack

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this here dic dog. I have two expensive floor jacks I can't get under the Z/28. Yes ramps would work, but this looks pretty cool check it out....
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-09-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,290
Posted By bptman
Could it be that the slave or hydraulic throw out...

Could it be that the slave or hydraulic throw out bearing is intermittenly seizing?
I see that folks are replacing the plastic bearing retainer with one made of steel. I have seen pics of this...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-04-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,663
Posted By bptman
52 My first ride was a 1969 Huffy Dragster 5...

52 My first ride was a 1969 Huffy Dragster 5 speed. " I wana GO fast!"
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