RESOURCES (except those that have gone bye-bye anyway)

Here's a collection of great links to parts/safety suppliers, information pages and other resources on the web where you might find what you need. Have at it.

Ponder This - Articles/Forums Worth Reading

An F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forum (See what others are up to with their F-Bodies when it comes to going fast)
Some Racing Thoughts (starting on Page 7) For New Race Drivers (An article written by Chuck to anyone who's a new racer or who wants to be a racer some day)
How Safe Is Safe Enough? (A frank article to make one wonder/think about safety gear)
The Pyramid of Speed? (A funny, if not somewhat witty, expose)

More links coming soon...

Tow Rig Info

GM 2500HD Pickup
(Specs on Chuck's once upon a time tow rig, the 2500HD pickup, and some other options)

Tech Information, Fix It Tips, Calculators and Data Bases

Automotive Calculations (By Bowling & Grippo for your automotive calculation needs
since 1993!)
Coolant Lab Tests
Gear Combo Tables
Injector Selector
Top Speed Table
(Some of Chuck's down loadable Excel version 5.0c tools)
Wheels and Back Spacing (Rick Smale's write up about wheel sizes and back spacing for 4th gen F-Bodies)
T5 to T56 Conversion Info (Sallee Chevrolet's Tremec T56 6 speed installation page)

Cam Notes
Engine Notes
LT1 R&R Guide/Notes
(Some more engine and parts notes from the NTI-Racing archives)
Tech Data Bases and FAQ Links (F-Body.org... 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Gen, LT1, LT4...
you name it)
Project TransAm (Project TransAm hosts the largest internet F-Body
fix and installation database with hundreds of
cataloged fixes, repairs, and modifications)
Jon Aadland's F-Body and Mods
Go-Fast.org
(A couple great examples of a personal web pages with loads of GOOD info to offer)
The F-Body Shop (4th gen Camaro and Firebird resource center)
Various Chevy Owner Manuals ('93 through 'nn Chevy Owner Manuals and Info)

More links coming soon...

Racing Sites and Organizations

Turn Fast! (An impressive resource for road racers just waiting to be exploited)
National Hot Rod Association
International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC)
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
NW Region SCCA
NW Region SCCA Timetrials (Solo I)
Oregon Region SCCA
National Auto Sports Association (NASA)
Northwest Alfa Romeo Club
Performance Drivers Club
Western Washington Sports Car Council (WWSCC)
(All the important drag, road racing and open track links in the NW)

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Multiple Parts Suppliers

HRP World (866-851-7223 - Racing parts from air jacks to springs to you name it)
More Performance Inc (704-393-8241 - The name kind of says it all)
Internet Racers Supply Inc (888-649-RACE - If their site works they have the parts)
Thunder Racing, Inc (877-516-RACE - Great place for great parts and prices)
T Byrne Motorsports (877-4-TBYRNE - Can't go wrong here)
SLP Engineering (732-349-2109 - When you are looking for tried and true power and performance)
LG Motorsports (972-272-7753 - Want to go road racing someday... then go here)
Rapid Motorsports (610-404-7979 - F and Y body parts supplier)
AMS Racing (888-295-3385 - Your one stop performance shop)
O G Racing (800-934-9112 - Almost all your racing needs, Sparco Pro 2000 race seat, etc.)
JEGS (800-345-4545 - High performance parts by the 1000's)
Summit Racing Equipment (800-230-3030 - More high performance parts by the 1000's)
DRM (763-477-9272 - Doug Rippie Motorsports breeds race cars and parts)
Skulte Performance Designs (763-477-9272 - Your late model muscle car specialists)
Competition Products (800-233-0199 - No bull go fast parts of all kinds)
Z-Racing (253-735-1370 - One of our "local" F-Body super stores)
Modern Motorsports Ltd. (604-224-2592 - Ross Corrigan's hide out in B.C.)
Seattle Automotive Distributing (206-323-6700 - Sells all AC Delco parts )

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Discounted Pricing GM Parts Suppliers

Is Dal Slabaugh Still Alive? (800-436-1943 - Low cost new parts at VanDevere)
Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center (800-456-0211 - LT1/LT4 crate motors, stroker short blocks, GM parts, etc.)
Brasington Olsmobile (800-535-4608 - Toll free discounted GM parts no less)
Sam Taylor Buick Cadillac (877-726-8295 - Ask for Jason Cromer in the parts department)
Fichtner Chevrolet (406-628-4618 - Ask for Bob and tell him you're a Corvette Forum member)

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Recycled and Used GM Parts Suppliers

GM Sports Salvage (408-432-8498 - #1 Chevy salvage source in SF bay area)
Trans Am Creations (305-769-0985 - The Southeast's largest selection of quality used parts for
late model Firebirds and Camaros)
Lambert Salvage (877-728-0409 - #1 4th gen salvage source)
Billy Graham F-body Parts (205-668-1169/800-8CHEVYS - Good 'ol Billy)

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Aero, Body Parts and Paint Suppliers

Paint For Cars (848-448-8186 - Automotive Paint and Supplies... What every race car owner will eventually need?)
Keystone (360-260-8400 - Rubber body panel parts at 3615 NE 109th Ave in Vancouver, WA.)
Appearance Guide (4th Gen - By Brent Franker... way cool!)
VFN Fiberglass Hoods (630-543-0233 - For high quality fiberglass and carbon-fiber components!.)
USBody.com Fiberglass Hoods (352-468-2203 - Where quality comes first.)
HP Motorsport (402-731-7301 - Real racing wings, spoilers, etc.)
American Sports Car Design, Inc. (800-579-0777 - Get the scoop on hoods, spoilers, etc.)
Alston (877-647-2246 - Lexan glass parts, wings, etc.)
Eastwood (800-345-1178 - Everything from chip guard, body and fender tools and air brushes to compressors)

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Air and Intake Parts Suppliers

UNI Filters (714-535-6933 - BEST bang for buck air filter option... if you get P/N PT-1047)
K and N (888-786-2344 - 2nd best bang for buck air filter option)

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Brake Systems and Parts Suppliers

Baer (602-233-1411 - Real brakes... why settle for anything less?)
Coleman Racing Product (800-221-1851 - Lower cost racing rotors for Baer brake systems, etc.)
Performance Friction (888-493-9171 - STOP here NOW for the best brake pads going)
O G Racing (800-934-9112 - ATE Super Blue brake fluid and steel braided brake lines anyone?)

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Communication Systems Suppliers

Racing Communications (800-990-9941 - Radios for racing)

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Coolant and Cooling System Parts Suppliers

EVANS Cooling Systems, Inc. (888-990-2665 - NPG+ is the only way to keep that engine cool under pressure)
Griffin Radiator (800-722-3723 - Every F-Body needs a Griffin radiator... part #6-593AE-GXX or #6-893AE-GXX for biggest unit @ $515 ea)
Perma-Cool (909-390-1550 - Over 30 years of leading the industry in innovation and performance)

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Drive Train and Transmission Parts Suppliers

Torsen (585-464-5000 - The T-2R posi is worth a real hard look see; (ask for Ward on 585-464-5016))
Rider Racing (800-522-2707 - One and only Torsen T-2R posi dealer in Taylor, MI... ask for TC (734-946-1330))
Rockland Standard Gear (877-774-4327/800-227-1523 - A good source for T56 repair, rebuild and hard core racing parts)
Blumenthal Manufacturing (888-236-4800 - Rebuilt T56 transmission PN 1386-000-016 @ $1275, parts, etc.)
SPEC Clutches (800-828-4379 - Star Performance Engineered Clutches for the LT1 racer)
Moser Engineering (219-726-6689 - Complete 12 Bolt Bolt-In w/Eaton Posi (30 spline) + ABS only $2165+)
ITW Balance Engineering/Dynotech Engineering Services (800-633-5559 - Servicing all of your balanced driveshaft needs)
D and D Performance (248-735-6220 - Performance T56 parts, Drive Shafts, etc.)
Phoenix Hard Parts (623-936-1500/6200 - Rebuilt T56 transmission $1,150.00 + $750.00 Core, parts, etc.)

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Electronics Parts Suppliers

Wire Connections (317-882-3788 - Distributor for PICO Pacific Industrial Components used in GM cars)
Painless Wiring (800-423-9696 - PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS and Wire Harnesses)
Speed Scene Wiring (210-651-1895 - The Wire Harness and Automotive Computer Programming Source)
MAD Electrical (559-539-7128 - Great source for remote starter solenoid to avoid heat failures)

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Engine and Power Parts Suppliers

Air Flow Research (818-890-0616 - A#1 head source)
Comp Cams (800-999-0853 - Cams, lifters, pushrods, you name it)
Crane Cams (386-252-1151 - And more cams, lifters, pushrods, etc.)
JE/SRP (714-898-9763 - A#1 pistons source)
LUNATI (901-365-0950 - Plenty of hard core reliable rods)
Flow Technics (360-697-1713 - Your Racing Head Specialists)
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (260-724-2552 - Best motors at maybe not the best price... can't have verything right)
Keith Black Racing Engines (562-869-1518 - Want a big block Chevy motor anyone?)
Motorsport Technologies, Inc. (281) 870 8787 - Otherwise known as MTI)
Agostino Racing Engines (905-420-9195 - HP central)
Norris Motorsports (407-656-2600 - F-Body and Vette Engine Builder)
StrokerMotor.com (214-350-4979 - Need a little more "displacement"?)
Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc. (501-963-2105 - Top supplier of timing components)
Automotive Racing Products (ARP) (800-826-3045 - Fasteners, bolts and studs you can depend on)
Stage 8 (800-843-7836 - Locking fasteners for headers, etc.)
EVROC Industries (972-335-2464 - HOTROCKER variable rocker arm)

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Exhaust Parts Suppliers

DynoMax (800-594-9815 - DynoMax sets the standard both on the street and at the track)
Jet-Hot (800-432-3379 - The hottest header coatings)

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Fab Shops and Roll Cage Builders

Race Tech Fabrication (503-254-6706 - For real good fab work in Portland, OR)

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Fuel Cells and Fuel Parts Suppliers

Fuel Safe (800-433-6524 - Racing fuel cells and misc products)
Tuned Port Induction Specialties (952-448-6021 - TPIS = Great TPI parts + other go fast goddies)
Carb Conn (425-820-1871 - Local carburetor and fuel injection connection)

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Gauge Suppliers

Auto Meter (815-895-8141 - Gauges used by the pros)
Nordskog Performance Products (805-483-2411 - High tech digital gauges, etc.)

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Interior Parts Suppliers

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Oil Pans, Lubricant and Oil Suppliers

Canton Racing Products (203-481-9460 - Oil pans, pumps, and other performance parts)
Red Line Synthetic Oil (707-745-6100 - Best synthetic lubricants for racing and street)
Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil (The tried and true winner among synthetic oils)

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Misc Parts Suppliers

Metco Motorsports Solutions (864-332-5929 - Great source for drive shaft safety loops that work)

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Racing Safety Gear Suppliers

Racer Wholesale (800-886-7223 - Safety equipment supplier with GOOD prices)
I/O Port Racing Supplies (800-949-5712 - The best safety equipment for less)
Bell Auto Racing Helmets (800-456-2355 - A great place to find ways to protect your body)
Armadillo Racing Ent (1-888-211-9129 - A Seattle area race car/driver supplier supreme)

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Suspension Parts Suppliers

Global West Suspension Systems (877-470-2975 - Another world of performance suspension parts... ask for Doug)
Eibach Springs (949-752-6700 - The suspension company featuring Pro-Kit lowering springs)
Bilstein (Street or racing shocks anyone?)
Energy Suspension (949-361-3935 - Performance polyurethane automotive suspension components and bushings)
Year One (800-932-7663 - Suspension bushings, parts and many other performance items)
Perfromance Suspension Technology (800-247-2288 - Leading supplier of quality performance suspension parts)
BMR Fabrication (813-655-3983 - The other suspension parts resource... where the price is right)
Ground Control (530-677-8600 - Racing and street car suspension products)
SHOX.com (800-683-2890 - Shocks, other suspension parts, even AutoPower roll bars)

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Tools and Equipment Suppliers

AutoLifts.com (888-201-2077 - The best service equipment 0n the web!)
PowerTank.com (209-366-2163 - The best portable air tool tank going!)

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Tire/Wheel Suppliers and Wheel Repair

Tire Rack
Tire Rack - Tires by Brands
Tire Rack - Wheels by Brands
Tire Rack - Suspension by Brands
(888-541-1777 - One of the best tire, wheel and suspension sources going)
Discount/American Tire Co (800-589-6789 - Another good tire source)
Complete Custom Wheels (888-577-0144 - Performance not fashion)
Racer's World (559-261-1255 - Tire/wheel resource index and supplier)
AFS Wheels (818-340-6181 - Autumn Fleet Sales, Inc. - funny name for great ZR1 replicas)
Skips Wheelwerks (503-641-8001 - Need to get a bent rim fixed? Go here.)
4560 SW 96th, Beaverton, OR 97005

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Tuning EFI PCMs

FAST (662-224-3495 - Fuel Air Spark Technology - Says it all)
LJ's PCM Tutorial (LJ's PCM tutorial and plenty of other leads to follow)
Fastchip (918-446-3019 - Ed Write's PCM reprogramming lab)
Carputing LLC
TuneItUp's LT1_Edit
AKM Electronics
(Get your PCM reprogramming hardware and software here)
C.B.'s LT1 Edit Ref Manual (A clear and easy to understand reference guide to various LT1 Edit features)
B.F.'s LT1 Edit File Index (Great resource for finding LT1 Edit files you can clone for your car/motor)
Topica LT1 Email List (Email list for folks who use LT1 Edit)

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Other F-Body Resource Connections

F-Body.org (F-Body Central... where everything F-Body related can be found)
Worldwide Camaro Association (Largest organization in the world catering to Camaro enthusiasts)

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