I am planing on modifying my 97 Z28. Any helpp on sourcing the following, make, model numbers and source to buy, would be appreciated..
Powerdyne Spark plugs Plug wires Shocks Thermostat MSD ignition Headers Timing chain Distributor cap/rotor Hoses Water pump Power steering pump Limited slip differential Headlight assembly Replace right front fender Replace side molding
James Meyer snipped-for-privacy@aspenesco.com
Do your own homework.
Respectfully yours, John Broderick
jmeyer99 wrote:
Bruce: ???? WTF, the guy is asking for advice. Valid question for anyone here to answer if they have had experience with any products he may consider.
Original poster: Hoses, fender, molding, etc, OEM parts.
High shipping, wholesale prices. Not bad if you don't have dealer connections like some of us.
I'm not one for modding a car to that extent. Most of those aftermarket "performance mods" like MSD and whatnot are more trouble than the actual "gains" you get from using them.
I keep my GM car all GM---that's what made it great in the first place :).
Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 26k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 141k and still going.... '80 T/A project car...
The 97 should have the opti-spark:
If it does, ignitions don't get much better than that!
that's what the first Mallory and Accel distributors were. Only difference is that: GM just made them more dependable. Now if they could make the water pump as dependable, the opti-spark would be a 25,000 mile or more distributor. Because when most shops replace them, I've been getting away with cleaning the optical cell and the plate.
I'm sure MSD makes a box, but Gm also makes a high output box that you see most people using with the 502 and 572 with EFI, so I'm sure that's adaptable.
Joe, please advise if so?
In the end, GM made the cars outperform all the other junk, so why change what was the best from the factory?
I want to find a way to adapt the opti-spark to an older block. I'm sure I can, but time constraints prohibit even taking a leak unless my teeth itch now days.
Refinish King
Just seemed like he wanted to just collect information without doing any research. Maybe I was in a bad mood. Damn PMS.
See a GM dealer and ask to see their performance parts catalog for RK is talking about. Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 26k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 141k and still going.... '80 T/A project car...
Jegs or Summit
Any GM parts counter for the above.
...Ron
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