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Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Timing with ESC connected ism 20*???

I have the timing set right now, thanks for the help on that. Had two slots with white and I corrected that issue. Set it to 12*. Still has a random pop on acceleration though which I think is...

Forum: V6

05-12-2009, 12:40 PM

Replies: 30

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Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

Thanks alot kevmann, appreciate all the help.

Forum: V6

05-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

good to know. i've fixed the arching by moving close metal objects away from the spark plug wires. I am able to go WOT without any pops at all. It seems the low rpm range is real bad. GOing to...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-07-2009, 06:14 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Timing with ESC connected ism 20*???

So just make sure the widest slot is marked white right?

Forum: V6

05-07-2009, 04:22 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

they do it's a limited lifetime warranty, on my second pair now. The other ones lasted 3 yrs...

Forum: V6

05-06-2009, 11:37 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

could possibly be the culprit. it's a fairly new catco cat ~ 4 yrs. old. has seen a few seafoam treatments though.... thinking of calling a buddy whose more inclined than I (ASE) to come over and...

Forum: V6

05-06-2009, 01:09 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

glad to hear the birds running like a champ! will have to re inspect my plugs too i guess, even new ones can be messed up I've heard. Going to the j/y to go and get a used ecm today to see if that...

Forum: V6

05-05-2009, 04:29 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

about 170k, timing chain is def in need here shortly.

Forum: V6

05-05-2009, 04:08 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

wires/bosch, plugs/ac delco, ICM, cap/rotor, all brand new (rotor does move a little left and right about 1/8 to 1/4" of play) still has some sluggishness to her so I will continue on the search. ...

Forum: V6

05-04-2009, 01:36 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

As for the popping... That could caused more by the wires. To see if they are jumping fire you can get a spray bottle and fill it with water. When its dark start it and spray it in a mist on your...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-04-2009, 11:50 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 513

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Timing with ESC connected ism 20*???

gotcha on the ecm advance adjustments! looked for a while for ranges on here, thanks! - so rotate the flywheel or I believe it's actually the crankshaft, the bottom pulley bolt? and when the rotor...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-04-2009, 07:08 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 513

Posted By Slow2.8

Timing with ESC connected is 20*???

Car is 89 2.8 V6, Just wondering if this is normal? Not sure how much the ecm/esc bumps the timing up but my car has been running off key since checking/setting the timing. Set it base at 10,...

Forum: V6

05-01-2009, 10:25 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

rapid fires is what I was thinking myself...

Forum: V6

05-01-2009, 07:54 PM

Replies: 30

Views: 930

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: stunbling on takeoff

Well which brand plugs would you suggest for a 2.8 camaro. Have Bosch platinum 4's right now but about to replace since they are 3-4 yrs. old and my car is popping like hell.... I wanna know which...

Forum: V6

05-01-2009, 06:36 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

Going to try to advance the timing somemore and will check bak with the results....

... advanced it from 12 to 14 and the idle sounds like shhhh. put it back at 10* vacumn is still at 15 but...

Forum: V6

04-30-2009, 08:02 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

Well i feel dumb as hell since it was the ground to the maf relay the whole time *not connected * . That took care of the code 34 and brought the vacumn up to 15. With the timing at 10 deg. (est...

Forum: V6

04-30-2009, 09:37 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

Well the new MAF didn't solve my problem. Back to square 1. Timing is at 10 degrees right when I start her up w/ est disconnected. My guess is the lower plenum needs to be retorqued.

Forum: V6

04-28-2009, 09:00 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

the film inside was a little bumpy. when running I tapped on the maf to listen for a change and it started running better. I recall someone saying that is a bad maf so I went ahead and ordered a...

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

04-28-2009, 04:19 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82-92 firebird dash pad

re post to get views, p/u only, reduced to $100. must be seen.

Forum: V6

04-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

ya thats what I am going to do. tapped on the maf and the engine started to run better. I didn't know a bad maf would throw the vacumn off like that so I was stumped for a while looking for a...

Forum: V6

04-27-2009, 11:17 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

well im about to go get a used maf at the junkyard to see if it helps unless someone tells me its not worth it....

Forum: V6

04-27-2009, 01:36 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 666

Posted By Slow2.8

Vacumn at 6 - 10, Quick question...

89 2.8 Camaro

Vacumn should b round 16, right? *gauge on the back of upper plenum small hose * I just took off the upper/lower plenum and the bolt on the fuel rail that holds the wire...

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

04-27-2009, 12:46 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82-92 firebird dash pad

Sorry I have not gotten back to you on shipping. No time really to visit the post office since I'm either working or tweaking/fixing my car. If no one local bites in a month or two I will have some...

Forum: Interior

03-29-2009, 09:37 PM

Replies: 0

HEADLINER REPAIR TIP!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted By Slow2.8

HEADLINER REPAIR TIP!!!!!!!!!!!

Use velcro in the areas where the headliner sags from the body. I have Ttops and have recently replaced the headliner with BLack Suede. Its beautiful but the junk yard headliner sags after the...

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-19-2009, 06:23 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82-92 firebird dash pad

I will have to check, I assume the post office would be the cheapest. I will let you know when I find out. I do work the next 4 days so I can't get to it till next week.

Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale

03-18-2009, 02:19 PM

Replies: 4

Camaro T Tops for Sale

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Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Camaro T Tops for Sale

wish i could, sorry to keep this post alive. I'd give em to you for dirt cheap too because no one was buying them. I didn't have to room so I gave put them on ebay through a business and when they...

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-15-2009, 08:53 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82-92 firebird dash pad

Alright well let me know when you would want to get together to check it out.

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-10-2009, 04:54 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82-92 firebird dash pad

I also have the speaker grills with no cracks as well included although not posted in the pictures.

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82-92 firebird dash pad

pics attach.

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

02-05-2009, 06:29 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,748

Posted By Slow2.8

82-92 firebird dash pad

Up for sale is a firebird dashpad, for all thirdgen years i assume. I bought it off ebay a couple months back for $140. It is in perfect condition, mint with no cracks. I will send pics to...

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

01-19-2009, 11:18 AM

Replies: 6

Best tune up on a 2.8l firebird

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Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Best tune up on a 2.8l firebird

seafoam the intake through the brake booster line!!!! that cat is probably already shot so smoke the hell out of it!!! cleans the intake up real nice. ppl say to use 1/3 of the can but I usually use...

Forum: Body

11-21-2008, 04:20 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,291

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82 fiberglass hood *pics*

That does sound like a great idea. I will definately work that into the final project since this is a concept with spray cans.

Forum: Body

11-17-2008, 11:23 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,291

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82 fiberglass hood *pics*

CYA RS, that is a great improvement on your hood! Love the race flag paint job that leads up to the louvers! Now that is a great reason to leave them on since it flows with the paint.

Forum: Body

11-17-2008, 07:03 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,291

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82 fiberglass hood *pics*

there was two small rectangular plastic pieces (louvers) at the back end of the hood, towards the windshield. after removing them there was two holes that needed to be filled so i decided I might as...

Forum: Body

11-17-2008, 11:24 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,291

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: 82 fiberglass hood *pics*

thanks, yea white is the worst for showing up dirt but i believe one of the best for hiding flaws.

Forum: Body

11-16-2008, 10:14 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,291

Posted By Slow2.8

82 fiberglass hood *pics*

Well here is the concept of what I want my car to pretty much look like with real paint but done with spray cans since it was relatively cheap (.94 walmart flat white enamel) to get me through till...

Forum: Body

11-16-2008, 06:20 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 2,499

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: rattle can primer

Well here is the concept of what I want my car to pretty much look like with real paint but done with spray cans since it was relatively cheap (.94 walmart flat white enamel) to get me through till...

Forum: Body

10-26-2008, 12:05 AM

Replies: 21

Just installed the reverse glow white dials overlays !! with pics

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Posted By Slow2.8

Re: rattle can primer

alright well the spray can job will stay on the car for probably 6 months since i've already put so much work into it. if it is in good condition all over than i should just be able to wetsand it...

Forum: Members Camaros

10-22-2008, 07:13 PM

Replies: 37

Views: 6,492

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: Just installed the reverse glow white dials overlays !! with pics

well sorry for not getting back to everyone earlier. the paint i got from ebay DOES not do the job. will get some other paint later.

Forum: Body

10-22-2008, 06:48 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 2,499

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: rattle can primer

well I am not the same person you are thinking of. I did put the enamel (.94 cans at walmart) all over all of the primer so it will last until I do get my paint job done. I will probably wetsand...

Forum: Body

10-15-2008, 11:20 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 2,499

Posted By Slow2.8

Re: rattle can primer

I would assume I have good paint for the final coat. It is a gallon of enamel automovtive paint I purchased about a year ago off ebay for about 70$(which should be still good and what I plan on...

Forum: Body

10-14-2008, 09:20 PM

Replies: 21