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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-11-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,180
Posted By jsanders

Re: B&M Megashifter is Great! But...

After I adjusted my cable again it no longer shifts from 1st to 2nd on it's own. I had to much pressure pushing forward on the cable and when I got into a higher RPM in 1st gear. It caused the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-11-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,180
Posted By jsanders

Re: B&M Megashifter is Great! But...

The only thing that I did differently than from the instructions, was that I pushed back the rear mounting bracket a little less than half an inch farther back. Maybe that gave it a little bit extra...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,180
Posted By jsanders

Re: B&M Megashifter is Great! But...

I re-adjusted the shift cable and it works perfectly. And with the easy shifting out of park, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,180
Posted By jsanders

B&M Megashifter is Great! But...

Spent a few hours today installing my B&M Megashifter into my 92 RS. Install went pretty smooth, adjusting the switches on the shifter to get it to start properly and keep the reverse lights off...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-01-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By jsanders

Re: Anyone in St. Joseph, MO

We have a big crowd of third and fourth gen Camaro's here in the Springfield area. Maybe we can all get together for a Missouri deal?
Forum: Interior
07-01-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,784
Posted By jsanders

Re: 91-92 Digital Cluster.. Its Back!!!

Looks like I'll be ordering one next month, came across a great deal for some ceramic hooker headers. I allow myself one expensive purchase for the car per month.
Forum: Interior
07-01-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,784
Posted By jsanders

Re: 91-92 Digital Cluster.. Its Back!!!

Well, they have the part # and everything for the digital gauges posted on the site now. I'm going to try and call the sales department later today when they are open and if they have them in stock....
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-23-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By jsanders

http://417f-body.forumotion.com/

I know I had another thread about a local forum for Camaros. But I've decided that it is to small of a market in my area to do JUST third gen f-bodies. SO... I'm happy to announce that the site...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-22-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By jsanders

Re: Turbo 400?

Thanks for the answers, but I've decided to stick with my original plan of a carb setup.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-20-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,328
Posted By jsanders

Re: Which one 327 or 350 or 400

I have to agree, I don't know to many people who are on the market for a 4 cylinder Camaro... The ONLY reason I would save this car is because it would be cheaper and easier to swap out an f-body...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,328
Posted By jsanders

Re: Which one 327 or 350 or 400

I'm pretty new to the third gen game as well. But the best thing you can do it research and read. Everything you are asking has been covered a hundred plus times. But I will try to shed some light...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By jsanders

Turbo 400?

I was wondering how bad/good of an idea a 400 sbc with 350 Vortec heads and the 350 TPI top end would react to lets say 8-10psi on 9.6:1CR?? I know when it comes to boosting an engine it's all about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,608
Posted By jsanders

Machine Work on Vortec Heads.

I have some "062" Vortec heads that I'm going to be installing on a 400 sbc. I know I'm needing to get some machine work done to the heads such as:

Cutting the Valve Guides
Install Screw in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-05-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By jsanders

Re: It's always nice when...

Ok, I found out that only 7,106 1992 Camaros came with the G80 RPO but I'm pretty sure somebody must of installed on in my car...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-05-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By jsanders

Re: It's always nice when...

Sure that answers it for the 91 Camaros, but I have a 92 and now I'm starting to think mine was not stock with the limited slip because I do not have the G80 RPO listed in my list...
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-04-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By jsanders

Re: It's always nice when...

Yeah, finished up the rear diff today, adding my fluids and what not. Only took me 4 hours because the fill hole bolt was stripped as all could be and I ended up breaking a socket, and my drill...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-03-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By jsanders

It's always nice when...

Today after work I started to replace my differential cover gasket because mine was leaking bad. Got the cover off and started to clean it up really good inside and out, because I had the idea to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

Talked to the guy at work that I bought the motor from, turns out the holes are indicators to show what way to put the pistons in. And I asked him if remembered what the dish size on the pistons...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

Well, I'm not sure what the holes are for either. The holes are in the same spot on every piston facing the front of the engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

Oh so the holes that I'm referring to is for the valve reliefs?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k192/jsanders85/b5e3bd6d.jpg

Also I noticed that in the same spot on every piston is a small hole drilled in the top. Not sure what these are, any clue?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

I'll get some pictures up tonight.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

Well my pistons are dished, I'm not exactly sure the year of the motor. But the ID on it is 330817...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,948
Posted By jsanders

More 400 sbc Questions

I have a bone stock 400 sbc with less than 1k miles on it since its rebuild. Before I bought this motor a friend of mine ran alcohol through it on his competition pulling tractor. Blew the head...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,268
Posted By jsanders

Re: How to look up stock number?

Thanks!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,268
Posted By jsanders

How to look up stock number?

I know every car ever made has a stamp on it somewhere that shows what number it was off the assembly line. I was wondering where at on a 92 Camaro do we find the stock number of the car? Thanks!
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-27-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

Re: 417ThirdGen

Yeah, it's still up and running. There has been a few new topics but not much going on.

http://417f-body.forumotion.com/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,411
Posted By jsanders

Re: 400sbc w/ 350 vortec heads

So I should be looking at:

22cc dish pistons
Cut the guides
Screw in studs (ARP)
Springs (crane)
new valve stem seals
guide plates?????

Am I missing anything?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,411
Posted By jsanders

Re: 400sbc w/ 350 vortec heads

Would it be best to swap out my 700R4 for lets say a T5 or T56? I'm sure a manual will hold up to a torque monster better than an auto will.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,411
Posted By jsanders

Re: 400sbc w/ 350 vortec heads

Good point everybody, the 305 in the car now runs great. I should not be in a hurry to do all of this.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,411
Posted By jsanders

Re: 400sbc w/ 350 vortec heads

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm wanting to keep it simple. I'm really just looking to spend the least amount of money on this build. Drop it in the car and go.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,411
Posted By jsanders

Re: 400sbc w/ 350 vortec heads

Thanks for all of the help!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,411
Posted By jsanders

400sbc w/ 350 vortec heads

I have a 400sbc and some 062 350 vortec heads that I will be using in a build for my 92 RS. I have decided I'm going with a carb setup, Demon 750cfm carb. I also know I need to get the vortec...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-12-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By jsanders

Re: any members on here from the branson springfield mo area

Exciting!! Congrats Ongetting her back on the road hope to see you around!
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-07-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

Re: 417ThirdGen

Site has changed it up a bit to allow a more broad range of f-body owners. The new site name and URL is followed: http://417f-body.forumotion.com/
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-06-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

Re: 417ThirdGen

I might not be making it to S&S tomorrow, my torque arm bushing decided to take a crap. I have the ES bushing on the car, but I don't have enough arms to get the bracket back together and bolt it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,486
Posted By jsanders

Re: 92 RS Camaro Shift Cable Question.

Yeah, I was looking at getting the Dorman product from RockAuto. I'll get that ordered soon.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,486
Posted By jsanders

Re: 92 RS Camaro Shift Cable Question.

Yes it does, it's a very clean smooth but precise transaction between all the gears. I went through all the gears on the lever underneath with the cable unhooked to make sure my trans was not messed...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-04-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

Re: 417ThirdGen

The S&S we are talking about is on South Glenstone Ave here is the address: 1550 S. Glenstone Ave. I'll also have my girlfriend with me as well. And so far weather.com is saying it will be a high...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,486
Posted By jsanders

92 RS Camaro Shift Cable Question.

Ever since I've owned my Camaro the car has never fully engaged into park. But it was on the bottom of my to do list, I had other issues to take care of first. Well after I replaced my broken...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By jsanders

Re: To Much Cam?

Thanks for the info, the last owner ran that cam in this block with 305 heads and a 650 Holley on his pulling tractor. I figured that cam was all wrong, but wanted a better explanation as to why.
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-03-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

Re: 417ThirdGen

I know Friday after work and Saturday morning before I show up with the purplepeopleater I'll be having a hardcore cleaning day. All this crap weather and tons of rain is making it impossible to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By jsanders

To Much Cam?

I recently bought a stock rebuild 400 Chevy short block that came with the cam. The previous owner had 305 heads on it with a 600cfm Holley with this cam I got with it. The motor was in his...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-02-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,734
Posted By jsanders

Re: 400sbc swap list?

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-02-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

Re: 417ThirdGen

I'm game to meet up. Just asked the gf and I'm free. This Saturday Steak and Shake is having a car show on Glenstone. I think it would be fun to have a strong third gen showing. Pending weather of...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-01-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,734
Posted By jsanders

400sbc swap list?

Ok, as some of you know I have in my possession a 400sbc that will have 350 vortec heads matched up to it. Through some reading I'm starting to wonder a few things now. I know there are differences...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-01-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By jsanders

417ThirdGen

Hey everybody, just wanted to throw this up here. I noticed there are a few active third gen f-body owners here that are in talks of getting together and planning things. So last night I spent a...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-30-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By jsanders

Re: any members on here from the branson springfield mo area

I did not see this post before I posted something up looking for Springfield guys. I have been rolling around the area for a little over a month now in my purple 92 RS. I would LOVE to get together...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-30-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By jsanders

Any Springfield, MO guys/gals?

Never mind, did not see that there was already a thread started for the Springfield, MO area.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-30-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,729
Posted By jsanders

Re: Free 307, What do to?

Thanks I'll look more into that so I understand the process and know what I'm talking about. Any articles on here that explain the process?
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