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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-18-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,753
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 10 Hours of sanding and buffing gets you this....

Good job, I did that with my IROC-Z rims to and they turned out great. Id suggest using aircraft stripper (found at any autozone) to remove the clear. It did not damage the rims and lifted the clear...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-28-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By 91RS5spd

Pro-Billet Distributor for SB Cevy

http://www.fastgm.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14604

I was trouble shooting an ignition problem on my 1990 Camaro and thought the distributor that was in the car was the problem, I bought this...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-29-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 1990 Flame Red RS $5000

Thank you! It's taken alot of hard work!
Forum: TBI
10-25-2010, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: I think i have a ground wire issue

I poped the hood this weekend and checked out the ground wires on the back of the passenger side head. The bolt that holds the wires to the head is loose so soon as i touched the group of wires my...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-25-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 1990 Flame Red RS $5000

Thanks Airborne11b, I have a very strong feeling it's something related to the clutch. I never considered the throw out bearing before though. Thanks again for the input, it's good information to...
Forum: TBI
10-22-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: I think i have a ground wire issue

I will do that after work today, lets say i look back there and tighten the grounds and it still does the same thing. What other grounds are there for me to check?

Thanks for your reply,
Forum: TBI
10-20-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By 91RS5spd

I think i have a ground wire issue

I have a 1990 RS camaro with the LO3 and 5spd. Over all the car runs great, however two conditions make it cut out and stumble causing the SES light and security light to come on.

The first...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-28-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By 91RS5spd

1990 Flame Red RS $5000

Up for sale is a 1990 RS with a 305 TBI and 5spd. The car is Flame Red Met. with gray interior.

Exterior,
3" cowl hood
5" Hawks spoiler
Paint rated on a scale of 1-10 as a overall 7
Polished...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 67,754
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: why are 3rd gens the "ugliest" f-body?

even before i got a new paint job i was getting alot of compliments. Just because i kept up my camaro. No one expects a 3rd gen to have a new paint job but when most people see a kept up, nicely...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 67,754
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: why are 3rd gens the "ugliest" f-body?

It's probably because not enough 3rd gen owners care about their cars and let them dissolve into eye sores. Then there are those of us who do the craziest and ugliest appearance modifications known...
Forum: TBI
07-06-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,447
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Porting LB9 heads, but what else?

roger that, if anything ill just buy the heads from HAWKS and have someone locally do the work for cheaper. The whole point of porting stock heads is the budget factor for me, like you said with...
Forum: TBI
07-06-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,447
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Porting LB9 heads, but what else?

Thanks for the posts that were on topic. I asked Bruce at HAWKS if he could do those modifications to some LB9 heads and he said they could for $1200 (which includes the price of the heads which are...
Forum: TBI
05-29-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,447
Posted By 91RS5spd

Porting LB9 heads, but what else?

I plan on porting some 305 TPI heads but while im having them ported what else should i have done to them?

Example, what size valves should i upgrade to? What kind of screw in rocker arm studs...
Forum: Exhaust
05-03-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Installed my headers, now my O2 sensor is left hanging

Good info, thanks!
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Installed my headers, now my O2 sensor is left hanging

update,

I was able to slacken up the O2 sensor harness enough to get the O2 sensor into a position to bolt up to the Y-pipe just after the header collector. I drilled a hole in the Y-pipe just...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Installed my headers, now my O2 sensor is left hanging

I know hedman does however I have the ball and socket collector where the extension looked like to be for the other design. If i can get my O2 harness to reach to the Y pipe ill install it there. Im...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Installed my headers, now my O2 sensor is left hanging

Yep, got the same Y pipe, ill see if i can get the O2 sensor to reach to the Y pipe, If i can that would be alot easier to do, thanks for the heads up. I do have a AF ratio gauge and it reads "...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By 91RS5spd

Installed my headers, now my O2 sensor is left hanging

Just installed my Hedman headers, part # 68476. They went in rather easy, i got them bolted in when i noticed that i didn't have a O2 bong on the driver side header. Now im going to need to order a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-06-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: WTB 081 305 TPI heads

Sorry about the lag in responses. I had family down for the last couple weeks and haven't been on the net other then to check mail.

Anyways, if you still have the heads i was hoping not to spend...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-30-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: WTB 081 305 TPI heads

yes sir, im interested. Just let me know what you want for them and how much shipping would be to 29485. Thanks!!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Decent paint gun?

Someone in an above post said 50 or 60 gal. Buying one new would be very expensive, a used one would be a better buy. I didn't know if a 12 gal would be good enough to paint with, ill still try it on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Decent paint gun?

Thanks! Im trying my best to keep it in nice condition. A major obstacle is all the construction going on, on the highway here in charleston. Minor rock chips are accumulating, thats the reason id...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Decent paint gun?

Thanks for the post, this is very helpful. Ill take your advice and really read up on the "how to" books. Thanks again,
Forum: TBI
03-17-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,333
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Error Code 43, I've searched without soultions! Please help me!!

It means your tachometer jumps around sporadically....it displays no stationary rpm reading.
Forum: TBI
03-17-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By 91RS5spd

Question about valve springsls

I have the stock cam still but im planning on installing some ported LB9 heads. I do plan on putting a larger cam in the engine down the road so here is my question.

Being that i have the stock...
Forum: TBI
03-17-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,333
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Error Code 43, I've searched without soultions! Please help me!!

"hey i had a 1989 s10 with a 4.3 with the same probilty it the pick-up coil in the dist checked ign coil module ps do you tachjump around ??????"

it's a riddle, being a person living in N. Chas SC...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Decent paint gun?

I hope so to, all i got was a 12 gallon craftsman. I know it's probably not enough to paint an entire car however it should support painting a bumper and engine bay right?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By 91RS5spd

Decent paint gun?

Just got a air compressor and id like to start learning how to paint. I plan on starting with just small parts of the car like the front GFX, engine bay ext.. someone told me a good paint gun will...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-06-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,057
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Parting Out 1992 Z28 305 TPI

If you part out the motor and sell the TPI part ill buy the heads off of you if the price is reasonable.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-02-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By 91RS5spd

WTB 081 305 TPI heads

Looking to buy some 081 305 TPI heads.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-01-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 5.0L LB9 Complete TPI with many options!

Thanks Jon, i hope you get someone interested in the intake. If we can work a deal then that would be great, if not then i appriciate you working with me. Either way it goes if you choose to part the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-01-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 5.0L LB9 Complete TPI with many options!

Ill pass on the tpi intake for now, im going to stick with the TBI for the time being. Ill happily pay $75 for the heads if someone is able to buy the intake though. Are they the 081 heads? Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-28-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,114
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Question about sway bar size

I don't think there is a dumb question, thats actually a good one. I don't know if there is a correct part of the sway bar to take measurements from however i used my micrometer and took measurements...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-28-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 5.0L LB9 Complete TPI with many options!

What would you want for the heads if you do find a buyer for the intake?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,114
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Question about sway bar size

your best bet is to get a micrometer from auto zone or any other parts store and get an absolute measurement for your self. It's what i did and i found the exact sway bars I wanted. I took those...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-27-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: 5.0L LB9 Complete TPI with many options!

would you part with the 305 heads? Im looking for the 081 heads. thanks
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-27-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,482
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

I don't know if you could consider my car street heat, it's barely luke warm at best but here it is.

Engine, 305 TBI

Mods
Edelbrock intake
CFM ported Throttle body (ultimate TB mods)
TB...
Forum: TBI
02-25-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: TBI cam upgrade

Your going to hear alot about the LT1 cam, however pretty much anything you go with is going to require a new chip. Good luck.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-25-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,946
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: anyone with Weld Pro Star XPs/Cragar Drag Star FXs?

Guys on this site always jump and say "use the search button" Obviously this person did ;) lets back off a little, he is new but on the right track.:D
Forum: TBI
02-24-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: major distributor issue

I just recently installed a new distributor and had a problem with a rough idle afterwards. I would turn the key to start the motor and while the starter was engaged i could hear and see air being...
Forum: TBI
02-22-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: heads

The 081 i believe are the 305 TPI heads and yes they are a straight bolt on head. Your exhaust will bolt up to them just fine. The way i understand it is you wont get much of an improvment over...
Forum: TBI
02-21-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By 91RS5spd

RHS vortech heads for 305 engines

Ive been looking for these heads but can't find them through my searches. I read a couple years ago in a GMHTP mag that RHS made vortech heads for SBC 305's that don't require the use of a vortech...
Forum: TBI
02-09-2010, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Timing issue, car wont hardly run. Please help

Yes i did, however i don't know if there is a proper sequence. Pretty much i started my car, unhooked the EST wire set the timing. Pluged the EST wire back in and turned off the car. Is that how it's...
Forum: TBI
02-08-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By 91RS5spd

Timing issue, car wont hardly run. Please help

All my problems just started happening when i replaced my stock intake and installed a edelbrock performer intake.

I have a brand new MSD dissy, new coil, new TPS, IAC and water temp sensors.
...
Forum: TBI
02-07-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: No spark after intake swap

Thanks for your input,

after doing all that you suggested i narrowed the problem to the distributor and coil. Which wasn't in my mind as a possibility because they were both literally brand new...
Forum: TBI
02-07-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,640
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Edelbrock Performer TBI #3704 Flow Numbers

Wouldn't you benefit roughly the same if you port matched, and bored the stock intake to 2' as you would with the 3704? Or is there something about the 3704 that will allow it to out flow the stocker...
Forum: Body
02-07-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,312
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Opinions on paint scheme '83 Z28HO

Good looking car, those factory rims could look really good on that car if you polished the exposed aluminum and repatined the painted areas to match the color of your car. It could be a good thing...
Forum: TBI
02-03-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,640
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: Edelbrock Performer TBI #3704 Flow Numbers

Id be interested in what the stock flow numbers are, i just installed one of those intakes my self.
Forum: TBI
02-03-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By 91RS5spd

Re: No spark after intake swap

Thanks for your reply, ill be up front and honest with you. Im not very savy with the ignition system of my car or terminology of electrical resistance so could you help me out with your suggestions....
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