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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 4spd in a 84 z28

You should be able to use the 4 speed, Its exactly the same gearbox wise except 5th gear is missing from the extension (tailshaft) housing side.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2015, 06:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 938
Posted By Project86B4Z

early 700r4 manual valve link Please help!!

I had a shift kit installed in my 700r4 so i drove a few weeks with everything fine then all of a sudden i couldn't shift out of drive So when I took it back to the shop they told me my clutch pack...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: carbed LO5 engine pings on regular and midgrade gas

few areas of the blue ridge pkwy get up and over 5000 ft but that's almost 2hrs away from the triad which is only 400-600 ft above sea level
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: carbed LO5 engine pings on regular and midgrade gas

Is seafoam safe for cats? Mine is brand new and im currently not running a smog pump but probably will if it protects my converter in the future.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: carbed LO5 engine pings on regular and midgrade gas

it was a high altitude canister
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: carbed LO5 engine pings on regular and midgrade gas

[quote=Drac0nic;5682617]Sounds like you got a different canister than what was on there if it's pinging at the mid range, if it's WOT it could be you have too much mechanical advance coming in. Here...
Forum: Electronics
12-13-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Project 86 Is That Near Area 51 ?

just left class finished for the semester and its done storming out so now getting back to this blower situation, i did the blower connection test with the test light and it does brighten from low to...
Forum: Electronics
11-30-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Faulty blower circuit NEED Help

I got a new switch but still nothing with it connected and when using a test light

yellow is bright on low and dim on high with relay buzz

orange brightens from to low to high

blue...
Forum: Electronics
11-29-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Faulty blower circuit NEED Help

this morning i pulled the "head unit" out the dash and unplugged the blower switch
- brown/ white wire with ignition on there is voltage to Test light
- yellow none
- orange none
-...
Forum: Electronics
11-28-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By Project86B4Z

Faulty blower circuit NEED Help

Had a problem with my blower only working intermittenly on all speeds and modes now i does not work at all and this is now with a new blower and high speed relay though i have not replaced the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 85 ac delete

Im running a 4bbl on my 1990 LO5 with no A/C or A.I.R. but im running the same multiple belt style as your's the numbers i saw on my belt 100 / CR the belt might be about 12-15" long. But im pretty...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Project86B4Z

carbed LO5 engine pings on regular and midgrade gas

For a little over a week the 350 has been lack power and hard starts after heat soak. So i figured it be a good time for a tune up

ITEMS ADDED:
MSD Cap & Rotor kit
Bosch 8.5 mm wires, fine...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-22-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,336
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: username change

To:

Project86B4Z

Thank you
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,997
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: spark plug heat range lo5 350?

bone stock 350 long block with swirl port heads carb and headers and iron 4bbl intake for now im thinking that my heat range is a little too low im running ac delco rts42 with .035 gaps
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,997
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: spark plug heat range lo5 350?

Also would like to mention I'm running headman long tubes with 3" collecters and flopro muffler
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,997
Posted By Project86B4Z

spark plug heat range lo5 350?

I finally got the 350 in and I'm running the AC delco hei non ecm ignition system with an edelbrock 1406 (600) I want to know what heat range my plugs should be along with the gap and ignition base...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Need Advice for daily drivers in N. Carolina

Ok I'll look into it
Forum: Engine Swap
09-01-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Need Advice for daily drivers in N. Carolina

well that part will be easy i know for sure i need a cat and vapor canister but i was concerned if they make a big deal going from fuel injection to carb since finding a tpi system lying around will...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-01-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Need Advice for daily drivers in N. Carolina

has any one had this issue in NC ditching the tpi system? please tell me your experience
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Project86B4Z

Need Advice for daily drivers in N. Carolina

I bought a running 1990 L05 truck longblock (Flexplate included and modded intake) and its going to be carbed like the 305 was. My question is that my 86 Camaro was originally fitted with the 305...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,389
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: L98 Ticking/Knocking

My 86 iroc with 305 which is a 1980 block (heads unknown maybe pre 87 lb9 with headman headers hei and 78 q jet) use run like a champ and loved the 3.73 posi. It used to chirp the wheels on upshifts...
Forum: Carburetors
01-18-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Stalling issues Carbed Lb9

yeah it was a PITA going to work in the morning and ending up on the side of the highway 2 to 4 exits away and being late when it finally decides to starts:doh: and running the same excuse to...
Forum: Carburetors
01-18-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Stalling issues Carbed Lb9

Sorry for waiting so long to reply been working...anyways both my new factory pump and carb have a hook up for a return and both are blocked off I have no hoses to them
Forum: Carburetors
01-14-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Stalling issues Carbed Lb9

yeah i heard a hiss when i took off the cap since you've mentioned it i drove around a little yesterday and took it to work this morning with the cap half opened maybe it was a venting problem (i...
Forum: Carburetors
01-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: Stalling issues Carbed Lb9

Are the non vented caps the ones you have to unlock with a key?
Forum: Carburetors
01-12-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Project86B4Z

Stalling issues Carbed Lb9

I have recently began having issues with my 86 IROC again this time another fuel starvation problem. It began a few days ago with my Holley 4160 (1850-4) I could stomp it and all and it drove fine...
Forum: Electronics
12-05-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: what is this wire really for (86 iroc)

Ok then could anybody with an 86 firebird or camaro show me where this wire plugs in
Forum: Electronics
12-05-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: what is this wire really for (86 iroc)

So does it plug into something i would also like to mention that my defroster doesnt work either
Forum: Electronics
12-05-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: what is this wire really for (86 iroc)

Isnt there somebody that can help i assumed it was a ground but when i attach it to a bolt lid closed then hit the brake the the brake light fuse blows PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 919
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: what are these wires for? help?

The one connector with a solid pink and a tan or black wire
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 919
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: what are these wires for? help?

Looks like could be tcc lockup canceling switch connector
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Project86B4Z

what is this wire really for (86 iroc)

Is it a ground and if so where does it go?
Forum: Carburetors
11-30-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 305 lb9 with edelbrock 600 (performer) wont accelerate past 60

Good deal i was afraid to this is my first carb but i had to adjust the floats push the tabs in. Think i got it a little too rich but it runs alot better getting pushed to my seat now but sometimes...
Forum: Carburetors
11-30-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 305 lb9 with edelbrock 600 (performer) wont accelerate past 60

hack job is a good word for now its got a perfect body but the last owner had some screws missing from his i wish he hadnt taken the tpi off if he wasnt gonna do it right...for god sakes he had a hot...
Forum: Carburetors
11-30-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 305 lb9 with edelbrock 600 (performer) wont accelerate past 60

One thing to mention when it bogs i have to come to a stop let it idle or it will bog at all speeds but even then once i reach highway speeds it does it again im stump i test my fuel pump using my...
Forum: Carburetors
11-30-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 305 lb9 with edelbrock 600 (performer) wont accelerate past 60

Ive actually tried that but it barely climb s in 3rd with it to the floor 2nd seems risky witjhm the first start of the day is hard even with light throttle until engine idles for 2 mins
Forum: Carburetors
11-28-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By Project86B4Z

305 lb9 with edelbrock 600 (performer) wont accelerate past 60

I am suddenly having problems accelerating to highway speeds. It drives perfect off the line and even at a stand still i can do a wot launch spin and and chirp the wheels but as soon as i hit 55-60...
Forum: Electronics
11-18-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By Project86B4Z

86 iroc wiring screwed UPDATE PLEASE HELP

I managed to re wire my stereo correctly to the factory harness replaced a fuse think its a 20 amp accessory fuse which helped power the radio in accesory switch and the horn along with the cig...
Forum: Electronics
11-14-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 86 iroc interior wiring screwed!! any suggestions

The link by starter is it for the fog lights or fuel gage?
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 86 iroc interior wiring screwed!! any suggestions

Just read up on the diagrams for the fuel gauge now i dont think its a sending unit problem its not pegged past full but it just stuck around ¹/⁴ and occasionally empty it acts like it not getting...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-11-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 649
Posted By Project86B4Z

10 mph speedo lag

My 86 iroc speedometer has a 10 mph lag (i.e speedo says 55 actual speed 65!) After the previous owner switched the factory rear to a posi 3.73.

Current drivetrain set up
Assumed factory 700r4...
Forum: Electronics
11-10-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By Project86B4Z

86 iroc interior wiring screwed!! any suggestions

Okay finally got my 86 iroc home two nights ago (lot of fun lovin the v8 world) and was hoping the reason i had no fog lights cig lighter blower horn or dome and courtesy lights were the result of...
Forum: Carburetors
11-04-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,262
Posted By Project86B4Z

Tpi ram air box on my carbed lb9...help?

Just bought an 86 IROC Z after losing my 85 2.8 camaro with an original tpi 305 but someone switched it to the edlebrock 1406 carb and left the tuned port wiring harness and ecm in the car. Besides...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 700r4 problem after rebuild

yeah almost directly under the valvebody that was one of my first problems when i tried to get the pump back in. im beginning to wonder if the pump is the issue
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 700r4 problem after rebuild

the band not jammed up but i just dont remember this problem until i put the pump on
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-22-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
Posted By Project86B4Z

700r4 problem after rebuild

Just about finished with my rebuild now except for one thing my output and input shafts won't turn by hand no matter what gear it's in. They all turning fine even with the band in while rebuilding it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: 700R4 problems

another likely cause is the band which could be warped or worn when it engages it clamps the input drum and sun shell allowing the rear planetary to rotate engaging the 3-4 clutches.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-12-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By Project86B4Z

1985 60*v6 700r4 rebuild in progress servo and shift kit advice needed

Im currently in the process of rebuilding my very first transmission after it died on me last (lost all gears while accelerating). Its out of the car and disasembled now pretty easy except for that...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,387
Posted By Project86B4Z

l98 (corvette heads) 383 combo with 700r4

Well kinda like i figured the transmission would crapped out before my 2.8 did so i figure now that my transmission's pulled i should go with a slightly mild (87 and up stroked and bored 350) 383...
Forum: Interior
04-03-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By Project86B4Z

Re: which is easier?

How about the wiring can i splice a 90-92's then wire it to my 85 wiring to get the gauges and lights to work and will i need a separate harness for the speedometer since they are electric?
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