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Forum: Camaros Wanted
04-03-2020, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 91-92 Z28 w/ T-Tops. Black or Bright Red.

What's your budget? I have a black 1992 Camaro Z28 Black 5 speed with new Konis all around, Hotchkis SFC's and trailing arms, Borla exhaust, etc.
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,780
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

So, I tested the white wire...all check out fine. The only thing that I didn't test and assumed was ok, because it had been replaced, was the spark plug cable that went from the coil to the cap. I...
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,780
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

Yes, the distributor is turning. Checked that as well :-)

Regarding VATS: that was my thought as well, but someone gave that advice....just trying to give visibility on everything I've done....
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,780
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

Thank you for the feedback. Can you explain the test process for continuity on the white wire?
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,780
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

I'm reviving this thread :welcome:

I have a 92 TPI Camaro and I've replaced everything I can think of:

-2 Distributors
-3 Ignition Control Modules
-New Cap & rotor
-New coil
-New Ignition...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
01-15-2016, 01:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 842
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 91-92 145mph cluster

I have a complete Z28 145mph gauge set for sale.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
11-15-2015, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: WTB Left front fender Camaro

I'm parting out a 92 Camaro and I live in Los Angeles.

-Mark
(310) 709-0177
Forum: Southern California Area
10-13-2015, 01:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Need 90-92 tpi t5 harness

If you still need it, I have the harness and PCM with the T5 program.

I also have the 5.7L TPI engine to go with it along with the t5 :thumbsup:
Forum: Southern California Area
10-13-2015, 01:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Need 90-92 tpi t5 harness

If you still need it, I have the harness and PCM with the T5 program.

I also have the 5.7L TPI engine to go with it along with the t5 ;-)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-27-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,974
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Stock vs After Mkt. Torque Arm For Handling

I agree with adding a stronger crossmember with the torque arm relocation bracket. I think it's a better way to go. My question is regarding the use of a solid torque arm for hard cornering/road...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-27-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,974
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Stock vs After Mkt. Torque Arm For Handling

Actually, I don't think I'm over thinking it at all. The F-Body has a solid axle and the torque arm is located at the center of the differential and runs down the center of the body. As the rear...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,974
Posted By Mr.Franco

Stock vs After Mkt. Torque Arm For Handling

I have been going back and forth looking up info. and I can't seem to get a clear answer. I know that after market solid torque arms are better for straight line racing/performance, but how about for...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-08-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,370
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 92 camaro, no injector pulse

Thank you for the reply! I will share my thoughts and please feel free to comment:

-Tried 3 different relays....I'm not sure that's the cause, but it doesn't explain the fuel pump issue.

-I was...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-07-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,370
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 92 camaro, no injector pulse

I have the same issue and I just replaced the ICM. Currently I have power to the Fuel Pump Relay, but the FP wont "buzz" unless I jump the orange to grey wires, but I have tried 3 other relays with...
Forum: Electronics
03-14-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Fuel Pump Relay (No 12v)

I NEED HELP!

I have looked at the wiring diagrams and I am unsure about the re-wire/repair. Could someone take a picture/explain the wiring from the harness to the relay of the 3 wires mentioned...
Forum: Electronics
03-12-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Fuel Pump Relay (No 12v)

uh...found em! They were cut and buried in the harness. 3 wires:
-Orange wire that goes into the fuel pump relay
-Orange & Black/red that goes to the coolant fan relay

Now, how to wire them back...
Forum: Electronics
03-12-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Fuel Pump Relay (No 12v)

I searched high and low and can't find it. I practically pulled the whole harness out looking for it....any ideas?
Forum: Electronics
03-11-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Fuel Pump Relay (No 12v)

I don't see the inline fuse???
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mr.Franco

Fuel Pump Relay (No 12v)

So I am just about done with my v6/Auto to v8 (TPI)/Manual swap. I have a 92 Camaro and I installed a V8 from a 91 Z28 with 91 harness and CPU. The car cranks, but I don't hear the "buzzing" from the...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-05-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By Mr.Franco

1992 RS V6 Auto Black/Grey $2,200 Los Angeles, CA

I will get some pics up soon.

This car runs and looks good and Gets great gas mileage.
Forum: Camaros Wanted
08-19-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: My first Camaro

I have a 1991 Black/Grey V6 Auto Camaro Hard top (not T-Top) with about 170k miles. The title is clean, it's never been in an accident, it's all stock. I'll let it go for $2200. I live in Los...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-11-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,765
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Magnaflow Mufller Back (OBO)

I'm interested if you haven't sold it yet!? I'm in West L.A.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,128
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Auto to T5 Swap Electrical Rewiring Simplified with Pics!

Funny, I'm right in the middle of my T5 swap and I was just about to start a thread based on the same question(s). I was confused because of this thread:...
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 3 Red Wires

Are the fusable links needed? Why can't I just go direct like earlier vehicles?
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 3 Red Wires

See the pic above? The 3 red wires are cut before the fuseable links (they're missing). The rest of the info is in the thread.
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 3 Red Wires

One of the thinner 12ga wires couples up To the larger 10ga wire. How do I differentiate from the two 12ga wires? Which one couples to the thicker wire? Does it matter?

I think the fuseable links...
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: 3 Red Wires

Yup-I believe those are them! Where do they go? What happens if they don't have a fuse able link?
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Mr.Franco

3 Red Wires

I am in the middle of a V6 to V8 swap and the harness I've purchased has 3 red wires (one 10ga & two 12ga) that were cut (along with the purple starter solenoid wire & blue knock sensor wire). They...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-11-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By Mr.Franco

WANTED: 82-84 Z28 Hood

Let me know if you have this hood for sale (preferably the fiberglass version).

Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-07-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By Mr.Franco

3.1 V6 w/ harness, cpu....

Selling a 3.1 V6 out of a 1992 Camaro complete with harness, Computer, pulley's, etc. I did a swap, so I can give you everything you need! Motor could use a rebuild. It had about 200k when I pulled...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-01-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,265
Posted By Mr.Franco

Koni's on sale!

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/Susptabl.jsp?autoMake=Chevrolet&autoModel=Camaro&autoYear=1990&autoModClar=
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Wiring harness & ECU

I just found this thread for those who are interested:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/571229-90-92-3-1-a.html
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Wiring harness & ECU

It plugs in fine, but is the only way to know if it's going to work is by trying to start the car???
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Wiring harness & ECU

As I said in my original post, I have read this "sticky".
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Wiring harness & ECU

I have read the "sticky" on the V6/V8 swap but it's a bit vague. I am swapping a 91 TPI 350 in place of the original 3.1 V6 into my 1992 Camaro. I am wondering if I can install the V8 Ecu into the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-19-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Softer spring for the canyon?

Very cool! I used to visit Dick Gulstrands shop when he used to be on Jefferson Blvd. He is a very nice man who always had time to share his wisdom, although I didn't know him as well as you knew...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-17-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Softer spring for the canyon?

Thank you for sharing your experience-I really appreciate it! This opens the discussion of the different theories of suspension:

-Softer spring/Big Sway bars
-Stiff spring/Smaller sway bars
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-17-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Softer spring for the canyon?

Huh? The difference is street vs track.....never mind. I'll do my own R & D.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-16-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Softer spring for the canyon?

Nobody has experience with the 5662 springs in the canyon with the above shocks, sway bars, etc???
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-16-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mr.Franco

Softer spring for the canyon?

I am rebuilding my front end to be able to handle canyon driving. I currently have a V8 engine with the following suspension parts: Beltech drop spindles, Koni (Yellows) all around, and moog 5662...
Forum: Brakes
02-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,425
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Thank you for the feedback! Which spring rate/part # did you use?

It's helpful and much appreciated if people can add this info to their post so that we can track the part #/spring rate and the...
Forum: Brakes
02-09-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,425
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I will let you know how it works.
Forum: Southern California Area
02-08-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Does anybody have a WC T5 for sale?

I have-no luck! A lot of mustang T5's.
Forum: Southern California Area
02-08-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Does anybody have a WC T5 for sale?

I ended up selling it. I didn't want to take a chance.
Forum: Southern California Area
02-08-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Does anybody have a WC T5 for sale?

Is the transmission in Staten Island, NY or Long Beach, CA?

If Long Beach, PM me and maybe I'll pick it up this weekend.
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,425
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

:yup: If anyone has one you can spare to sell!?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-05-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 987
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: Front LCA bushings... what size?

.....still waiting.....:nod::thanks:

:lmao:
Forum: Southern California Area
02-04-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By Mr.Franco

Does anybody have a WC T5 for sale?

I'm doing a trans swap and I bought a T5 off of a guy and although he said it was a WC, when I got home and took off the bell housing, I found out it wasn't:gocrazy:

Now I need a WC T5 for a V8...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-01-2013, 01:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 383
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: T5 bellhousing

I assume this fits the v8 block (and not the v6)?
Forum: Brakes
01-30-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,510
Posted By Mr.Franco

Re: LS1 Brake upgrade

:iagree:

I agree 100% Make your life easy and just install the hydro-boost system!
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