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Forum: Interior
02-26-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 31,129
Posted By atikovi

Re: How to Diagnose You Hatch Pull Down Issue

My latch goes up but won't pull down. After a half hour of testing, I found the plug on the motor loose. If I giggle it, the latch will pull down, but if I stop, it goes back up. As a temporary fix,...
Forum: Body
02-26-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,826
Posted By atikovi

Re: Hatch Pull-Down Help Desperately Needed!

Unless I'm mistaken, that relay is just to activate the cargo light. If you look at the diagram, the load side sends ground to the light. Nothing else.
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By atikovi

Rear disc brake for 88 Camero 2.8L

Someone stuffed a big motor in and the rear drum brakes look silly. I see conversion kits for $400 being sold with noname calipers, pads and rotors with the brackets hoses and lines and e-brake...
Forum: Body
10-30-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,110
Posted By atikovi

Re: Hood Struts for fiberglass hood-Help

Just installed a pair of FCS struts #84134 from Rock Auto for $6 each. Not too strong but just right on my aftermarket fiberglass hood. With the old worn struts I had to jiggle the hood to get one...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-24-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 375
Posted By atikovi

'91 RS in Baltimore LKQ

https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/locations/LKQ_Pick_Your_Part_-_Baltimore_-_Hawkins-207/recents/1991-chevrolet-camaro/

Interior burn but under hood is undamaged.
Forum: Body
10-24-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By atikovi

Re: Which hood shocks for fiberglass hood?

What I have learned is steel hoods use one long shock and fiberglass has 2 short shocks. Ordered some $6 ones from Rock Auto.
Forum: Body
10-22-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By atikovi

Which hood shocks for fiberglass hood?

I can get Sachs SG430001 for steel hoods for only $8. Any reason they shouldn't be used on fiberglass hoods?
Forum: Electronics
10-21-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By atikovi

Which oil pressure sender do I need for this SBC with V6 cluster?

This is a '88 Camaro that originally came with the 2.8L engine and oil pressure gauge reads to 80 psi. Most of the clusters in V8 models I see only go to 60 psi. Do they use the same sender? Repair...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-12-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By atikovi

Re: WTB: 145 mph Camaro speedometer

Found one thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,418
Posted By atikovi

Re: How can I add a 145 or 150 mph speedo overlay to a 115 mph speedo and make it wor

Got under the car for the first time and WOW, never expected that. Welded in tubular chassis stiffeners, 4 inch diameter exhaust, electric exhaust cutout. No wonder this thing sounds like an uncorked...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-08-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By atikovi

WTB: 145 mph Camaro speedometer

Mechanical speedo for a 1988 shipped to 20854. Let me know the condition and price with a pic. Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-07-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By atikovi

Re: What am I missing?! V6

Any security system on the car? And how are you checking for spark?
Forum: Interior
12-07-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By atikovi

Re: Instrument cluster questions

What's that yellow AC thing for?
Forum: Electronics
12-04-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 548
Posted By atikovi

Instrument cluster bulbs 194 or 161?

Is there a chart somewhere that shows which bulb goes where for a 1988 with gauges? Mine has green, blue and black holders but don't know how that corresponds to the bulbs.Can I just use 194s...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,248
Posted By atikovi

Re: Any suggestions on starting with carb that has no choke?

Pics of the carb and manifold. Anyone know what they are?

https://www.fototime.com/B814EEE5B14EAA2/large.jpg

https://www.fototime.com/32154991FE460E6/large.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,418
Posted By atikovi

Re: How can I add a 145 or 150 mph speedo overlay to a 115 mph speedo and make it wor

That is an ACDelco part so GM apparently uses them. This is for a modified car with a built motor and a 115mph speedo just looks silly. Accuracy isn't the price concern, just that it should be better...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,418
Posted By atikovi

Re: How can I add a 145 or 150 mph speedo overlay to a 115 mph speedo and make it wor

How about using a 0.750 adapter on the speedometer cable like

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LuEAAOSw881ZqWGN/s-l1600.jpg

Say my 115mph speedo is showing 60. I put on the 150mph overlay and...
Forum: Interior
11-28-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,034
Posted By atikovi

Re: monster tach mounting location

How did you mount that in the stock hole? Aren't those tachs 4 or 5 inches deep?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,418
Posted By atikovi

Re: How can I add a 145 or 150 mph speedo overlay to a 115 mph speedo and make it wor

Wish it was that simple. Currently mine is the upper left one. If I install the middle lower overlay the needle will point to 80 when I was doing 60 on the original one.
...
Forum: FAQ Board
11-28-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 154
Important/Useful : Trip Odometer Fix/Pics
Views: 116,942
Posted By atikovi

Re: Trip Odometer Fix/Pics

I'm not following what he is saying. Does he mean there is a "little computer attached to the speedo" of a 115mph version and removing it with cause the speedometer to read like the 145mph style? You...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,418
Posted By atikovi

Re: How can I add a 145 or 150 mph speedo overlay to a 115 mph speedo and make it wor

For around $200.About what a junkyard pays for the whole car.:doh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,418
Posted By atikovi

How can I add a 145 or 150 mph speedo overlay to a 115 mph speedo and make it work?

Have a 1988 model with a 115 mph speedometer and the last owner installed whiteface overlays on all the gauges including a 115 mph white speedo. If I put on a 145 or 150 mph overlay, how do I make...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-27-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,248
Posted By atikovi

Re: Any suggestions on starting with carb that has no choke?

I'll post a pic of the carb and intake but that is what I though. Two footing the pedals I remember from the good old days of carburated cars but which had nothing to do with a lack of a choke. How...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-25-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,248
Posted By atikovi

Any suggestions on starting with carb that has no choke?

Just bought a modified '88 with what looks like a small block, mid rise intake and Holley carb without choke. At 60 degrees it will start pretty easy and stay running if I tap dance on the...
Forum: Interior
11-09-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By atikovi

Didn't think '88s came with airbags

Apparently it was a rare option?...
Forum: History / Originality
11-09-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By atikovi

Re: Which Camaros were sold in '88?

https://www.fototime.com/985C9F2B442008B/large.jpg
Forum: History / Originality
11-07-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By atikovi

Re: Which Camaros were sold in '88?

Yes ground effects. Reading from Wikipedia, 1988: The Camaro line was greatly simplified this year, starting with discontinuing the slow-selling LT model, and dropping the base Z28. The IROC-Z...
Forum: History / Originality
11-07-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By atikovi

Re: Which Camaros were sold in '88?

1988 Camaro brochure dated August 87 has no mention of RS.
Forum: History / Originality
11-07-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By atikovi

Which Camaros were sold in '88?

Just bought a modded coupe example and the bill of sale says it's an RS. I looked at my 1988 factory brochure and it only shows Sport Coupe and IROC. I know it's not an IROC. And I don't see RS...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-06-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By atikovi

Re: Just bought this modified '88, don't care for the graphics.

Is the ad still up? I'd like to see what has been done to it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-06-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By atikovi

Just bought this modified '88, don't care for the graphics.

https://www.fototime.com/A5C37C8C8B5636C/xlarge.jpg

Painted graphics on the both sides of the hood, fenders, doors. Any advice on removing them without paintwork?
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