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Forum: Electronics
02-17-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: LT1 swap wiring help

thanks for your reply’s. I got good news. The car starts now. I decided to check the optispark. I had installed the new one late one night(while drinking mind you). It’s the vented optispark with...
Forum: Electronics
02-16-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: LT1 swap wiring help

Thanks for the reply. I have tried to start it with starting fluid. Didn’t work. I don’t think I had the injectors or fuel pump disabled though. ill do that when I get back today.i have to recharge...
Forum: Electronics
02-15-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: LT1 swap wiring help

So installed new spark plugs. New wires. New Icm, and coil, new optispark. Still no start. It attempts to. It cranks over…sputters and when I shut it completely off (key off) it turns over like...
Forum: Electronics
02-12-2022, 01:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: LT1 swap wiring help

Update. Installed Vats bypass to connect to the Lt1’s ecm. Still no start.

Noticed ignition switch at the steering column was fried. Changed it out and now the fuel pump primes on its own with the...
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By SanAntonio3

LT1 swap wiring help

Its been a while since I've made a post but I need direction on these electrical issues I currently have. I recently picked up a 1988 Camaro Iroc-z , Vin #8. was originally optioned with the 350 Tpi....
Forum: South West Region
05-03-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,475
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: I want to build a sleeper

I know I'm the original poster and I've let this thread sit, **** comes up. I posted this originally because I love my third gen. I never want to sell it. Money is no concern to me. I'm not saying I...
Forum: Brakes
05-03-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 622
Posted By SanAntonio3

Brake problem. Need advice

The other day I was driving my car on the highway and hit traffic. Stop and go stop and go. Then I hit the gas to go, and felt restriction. I knew that my brakes seized up(this has never happened to...
Forum: South West Region
02-04-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,475
Posted By SanAntonio3

I want to build a sleeper

Ive decided I want to build a sleeper. Im tired of stupid ricers hounding me and I only have 170 malnurished horses. lol. I was just going to keep my '89 as original as possible, but I change my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Easy fix or transmission swap?

TreeFiddy. I believe it goes up no more than 500rpm, maybe less. It's been a while since I've actually driven my camaro because I don't want to mess it up even more. I'll test drive it and do the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-19-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By SanAntonio3

Easy fix or transmission swap?

Ive been thinking about getting a junk yard trans to replace my current 700r-4 but maybe the problem/symptoms can be easily fixed on the transmission and i'll in turn save my self $$$.

Symptoms:...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,320
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: junkyard transmission

Sounds like a plan. Price is $209 with 3 month warranty. $30 core charge included.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,320
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: junkyard transmission

I went to the junkyard today to do some research. I found a couple of transmissions i might be interested in. The ones Im interested in had 155k-178k miles on the odometer. I mean, I know that doesnt...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-04-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,320
Posted By SanAntonio3

junkyard transmission

This week I'm going to the junkyard to try and find a replacement transmission for my third gen. What should I look for, what other cars/trucks transmissions are interchangable? The bad transmission...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Weird rpm while driving and accelerating

I'll check for vacuum leaks. And no I don't have the a/c on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By SanAntonio3

Weird rpm while driving and accelerating

My tbi when driving normally going 40mph, rPm is at 15 then drops to the line between 10-15 then goes up to 15, over and over, then I accelerate and it stops until I get to 60mph then it happens...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Awkward overheating

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

Got it done. Was simpler than I thought. Now all I need is to get a timing light on it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

thanks for all the replies. I will do this tomorrow. I will also post as soon as I can, my progress.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

Sorry, just learned how to quote. I'm doing all this from a cell phone. Bare with me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

I Honestly cant afford to take it to a mechanic. most were asking $250-300. This guy wanted $75. I wish i had the money to afford a good mechanic. I'll just research it and get it done.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

I never messed with the timing chain. The old chain had way to much slack when i saw it. it was just a maint. ive been wanting to do.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

i dont know how to do this procedure. Thats why i accidently hired this dumbass dude. saying that my car was "weird, and out of all the chevys hes done timing chain replacements, its the only one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

also the first time i drove it a mile it got to 240, and kept increasing. I turned it off. let it cool, and turned it on then i went to half. He then told me to take the thermostat out, that i didnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

i will just have to fix the issue myself. **** this guy. He comes up with a story like," i tried it that way and it wouldnt crank over." (that way meaning with the #1 wire on the distributor coming...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

What I'm thinking is that he put in the distributor 180 off. But I'm not sure. I don't know why else the car turns on with the wires in the wrong places of the distributor cap.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: about to **** up a mechanic for timing

Initially I hired him to change the timing chain and gears. So he said that I was running the distributor backwards, but I specifically remember the car running with #1 on the distributor Facing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,093
Posted By SanAntonio3

about to **** up a mechanic for timing

So I hired a mechanic that my dad knows. Some drunk basterd Who says he knows his ****. Well I leave and come back and he tells me that he put the #1 piston at tdc but the motor would only crank with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,262
Posted By SanAntonio3

need help. loud pop! loss of power.

I have an 89 tbi. When driving there are loud pops under car, accompanied by loss of power and stalling. Car will start right up if attempted. I let it cool. Also have a code 23.
Forum: Electronics
06-11-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 348
Posted By SanAntonio3

Code 33.

I recently swapped my tbi throttle body. And now when I turn on my car it idles rough for a few seconds and then stabilizes. Then the SERVICE ENGINE light comes on. Then when I put It in drive or...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-14-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By SanAntonio3

need 89 Camaro 305 tbi engine wiring harness uncut

Looking for the complete engine wiring harness camaro for my 1989 305 tbi. Uncut. Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-11-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By SanAntonio3

1989 305 TBI Engine wiring harness wanted

The title says it all. Im looking for a wiring harness for my 1989 Camaro TBI 305. Uncut. Engine harness. Checked my local boneyard with no luck. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,862
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Timing chain replacement questions?

Hopefully this time tomorrow i can hear my baby run again. I know from the slack the old chain had, to the new chain having significantly less slack that Im bound to get better performance out of it....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,862
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Timing chain replacement questions?

I would just like to have it running right. Im sorry about my brain fart and putting oil pump gasket, I have no idea why i was thinking oil pump. i meant oil pan.

Anyways, I just wanted to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,862
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Timing chain replacement questions?

Oh. My oil pump gasket is fairly new, (Grayish Rubber Type gasket) I believe its a Fel-pro. Changed it about 1500 miles ago. Maybe I can reuse if I do indeed have to remove/lower the pan. thanks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,862
Posted By SanAntonio3

Timing chain replacement questions?

Ok, I recently started to do a timing chain replacement on my 89 305 tbi.
I so far have the new chain on and CAM dot is at 6 o'clock, and Crank is at 12 o'clock. Thats where I kind of scratch my...
Forum: Interior
04-12-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,742
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Reasons for Mechanical Speedo Woes

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Continuing trouble with no fuel delivery

I noticed today after work that at every crank of the car BOTH injectors throwing out droplets of fuel into the tbi intake. It happens at every turn of the key. No spray. ?? Not enough to fire up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Continuing trouble with no fuel delivery

I was thinking maybe she accidently kicked a wire under the dash or. Steering column. I will do a 12v test light test of the system back to the pump. Ill keep you posted. Thank you guys for all of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Continuing trouble with no fuel delivery

Ok this is weird. After work I decided to check what would happen if I bypassed the relay, with my girlfriend in the car turning the key and trying to hear a hum coming from the pump. No luck....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Continuing trouble with no fuel delivery

How do I bypass the fuel pump relay to check if maybe a wire has a short toward the pump. I replaced the relay... no luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: Continuing trouble with no fuel delivery

I replace the fuel pump relay with the engine harness. Camaro harness had a rectangular sheaped Fuel pump relay. The newer one had a oval shaped one. How do you check the relays anyway? I haven't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By SanAntonio3

Continuing trouble with no fuel delivery

1989 Camaro 305 Tbi

Awhile back I was driving to work going about 60mph and the car just stalled... pulled over and tried to crank it but it wouldnt start. Noticed a blown 20amp ecm/fan fuse...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: some electrical issues

Also forgot to mention that my wipers don't work now. Fuse is good, will cycle throught low and high, with no movement from wiper motor...then when I hit the windshield washer fluid it blows the...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By SanAntonio3

some electrical issues

I recently swapped my engine bay wiring harness and under dash wiring harness, and some issues have came up. The engine bay harness is from a 90 model firebird this, and the dash wiring is from a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 190
Important/Useful : FAQ About 10-Bolts
Views: 296,065
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: FAQ About 10-Bolts

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Forum: Engine Swap
04-01-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By SanAntonio3

Re: time for upgrade 305 to 383

Thats a start. Thanks. I just needed a basic shove in the right direction. This is not something I know I will do overnight.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-01-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By SanAntonio3

time for upgrade 305 to 383

I decided its time to swap my 89 rs 305 Tbi for a 383 stroker. I'm tired of allThese small ricers trying to race me, these vettes, and the mustangs. I can't keep up. I was thinking about switching to...
Forum: Electronics
03-21-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By SanAntonio3

strange flashing lights

lately I've been having a flashing lights issue. I drove the car home from school... about 15 miles... at about the 10th mile on the freeway my headlights started flashing and didn't stop. I pulled...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-20-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By SanAntonio3

replace steering column

I want to replace my steering column on my 1989. I was thinking about heading to my nearest boneyard this weekend for it. My question is, if I don't find a third Gen Camaro with an intact steering...
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