89 RS Build thread
11-07-2010, 09:47 PM
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89 RS Build thread
this is how i first found her
2 weeks later it's mine!
first night
more pics
So honestly, I have no idea how it drives, but at $800 it was a bargain.
The previous owner threw a rod in cyl #1
So the block is probably trash.
but lucky for me, i've got a 350 shortblock sitting around. lets see how this goes
2 weeks later it's mine!
first night
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So honestly, I have no idea how it drives, but at $800 it was a bargain.
The previous owner threw a rod in cyl #1
So the block is probably trash.
but lucky for me, i've got a 350 shortblock sitting around. lets see how this goes
11-07-2010, 11:06 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
It looks nice i also got my rs cheap but mine had a bad tranny, what are your plans for it.
11-08-2010, 01:37 AM
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11-09-2010, 08:45 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
Not much to say
this is what the engine looked like when today started
and when today ended
pulled the alt, a/c, rad, fan, throttle body, air filter, distributor cap and the belt not bad for like 2 hours work haha
this is what the engine looked like when today started
and when today ended
pulled the alt, a/c, rad, fan, throttle body, air filter, distributor cap and the belt not bad for like 2 hours work haha
11-09-2010, 08:48 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
looks nice! And I've never seen those rims before... I actually kinda like em!
11-09-2010, 09:26 PM
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Man, i need to scan some pics of what my 89 started out as, was a pile of trash, LOL.
11-09-2010, 10:51 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
Whats up with the A/C compressor, and the air box? I have never seen anything like that on a third gen...
Also whats that on the drivers side, underneath the intake elbow piece?
Nice project.
Also whats that on the drivers side, underneath the intake elbow piece?
Nice project.
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11-09-2010, 11:08 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
Damn, your right, i didnt even notice, looks newer.
11-09-2010, 11:36 PM
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i think the airbox is a k&n, it's got k&n stickers under the hood
i'm not sure what you're talking about under the intake
11-09-2010, 11:37 PM
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11-09-2010, 11:51 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
The metal box-looking thing that is on the drivers side frame-rail is what I am referring to. It isn't factory either, whatever it is lol
11-10-2010, 08:00 PM
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November 10, 2010
Engine is ready to be pulled out. Unfortunately, it's frozen, so we had to pull the trans out too, since we couldn't unbolt the torque converter from the flywheel
also i found out that box you were asking about, is some aftermarket cruise control (so my dad says)
11-11-2010, 07:55 PM
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November 11, 2010
Well got it down to bare block today
here's some carnage for you guys
WHAT...
here's some carnage for you guys
WHAT...
11-11-2010, 08:04 PM
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Very nice... I wish I was there to see the show lol.
11-11-2010, 08:30 PM
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Looks like it threw a couple rods.. That crank looks re-useable. lol
11-11-2010, 08:34 PM
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11-12-2010, 10:06 AM
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That was a great deal. $800 & the body is in good shape. I got mine for $700. Needed a drivers door that I got for $35 & some other nic nax that I already had from my other camaro. The engine is great in still running strong.
Check out my album.
Check out my album.
11-12-2010, 10:07 AM
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That was a great deal. $800 & the body is in good shape. I got mine for $700. Needed a drivers door that I got for $35 & some other nic nax that I already had from my other camaro. The engine is great & still running strong.
Check out my album.
Check out my album.
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11-12-2010, 06:45 PM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
What better time to swap in a 5.3/5.7/6.0/6.2/7.0, LOL.
11-13-2010, 01:39 AM
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heh. i'll keep the 305 for now
maybe later on in life
maybe later on in life
11-14-2010, 06:18 AM
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Re: 89 RS Build thread
Pretty nice. I always wondered what those Hotwheels wheels would look like on a third gen. I've seen them on second gens before. The wheels and tires are worth what you paid for the car, so that's a real nice deal.
11-30-2010, 01:15 AM
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Wow you're right about the wheels. They're pretty pricey. And I think discontinued.
Just an update, the block, new pistons, and rods are at the machine shop
getting the block bored .030 over
Just an update, the block, new pistons, and rods are at the machine shop
getting the block bored .030 over
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