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Forum: Exhaust
03-21-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,010
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: What exhaust that isn't "loud"

^^^^Agreed. I just put the same exhaust on my car with headers and it sounds nice. Not too loud but not too quiet.
Forum: Carburetors
03-21-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Tuning Issue

My carb was doing the same thing at first, just had to adjust how much fuel it was taking and the idle screw was mostly my main problem. If you cant get it to run right after messing with that maybe...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-13-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By Willsmith305

Suggestions on new tires?

Well I read through the sticky note in the top section and I'm still not swayed one way or the other. Does anyone have any suggestions or could anyone tell me how the Cooper Tires COBRA G/T tires...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-13-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 17,444
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: One Man's Story of His Refusal to Give up His Thirdgen

Very good story. (Bad in a sense but you know what I mean) Glad everything is working out for you. I recently motivated my dad to work on his camaro. He has a 74' camaro with a 350 and a muncie...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-13-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

Sorry I accidentally posted, I didn't wanna bore you guys with all the small insignificant things that needed to be done so I just skipped ahead. Here's a link to the video and some photos! :D
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Forum: Members Camaros
03-13-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

ALL DONE.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-11-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

I have the exhaust on and all set, just don't have the permanent hangers in quite yet. Below I posted a sound clip, It's 4 seconds long but sounds good. (For some reason it didn't want to post,...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-09-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

Body is all done except for the fire wall and engine bay!
Forum: Members Camaros
03-05-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

I removed the entire exhaust from the headers back and threw it in the scrap pile. Rusted beyond belief, the cat was empty and the weld job done was just horrendous. I purchased the 2055 Hooker...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-05-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

Yea it's not easy to find a job anymore.

Well continuing on, I thought I'd share this little gem the previous owner installed when they swapped the engine, they bent a piece of diamond plate to...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-04-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

Yea at some point. Might wait until next winter though cause I'm interviewing at places right now for a career and just want to get it done before april. I'm really far along with it just haven't...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-04-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

The first thing I tackled was the bent out of shape carburator and the stock intake that was improperly put in.

First thing I decided to get was a weiand stealth performance intake for the engine...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-03-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

Last of the stock pictures.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-03-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: My 89' RS PROJECT!

More pictures. Theres plenty of rust on the body, mostly all just surface rust though.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-03-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By Willsmith305

My 89' RS PROJECT!

Well I bought this car about 5 months ago. I showed up and needless to say wasn't impressed and it wasn't what I was looking for.... But that's not how it works out every time. I was expecting to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-03-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Paint job

Candy red would be nice, I saw a really nice metallic blue the other day. I also like the yellow idea haha. The candy red would be a nice head turner
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-03-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Paint job

Well do you know what kind of effect your going for? Give us some ideas on what kind of reaction you want.
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: WS-6 hood or SS hood?

Agreed. I was leaning towards an SS hood.
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Willsmith305

WS-6 hood or SS hood?

I only have the rear of my car left to paint and I want to buy a new hood for my car cause the old one is bent outta shape even after restoring it. I gotta add some personal touches. Which one...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-29-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,847
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Fiberglass Camaro "SS" hood

I'm looking for an SS hood just like this but I would have to get it shipped and I'm not sure how much that would cost. I'll send you a PM
Forum: Body
02-29-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 979
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: What to do when a moron ...........

The guy i bought mine from did the same thing to both sides! Since I'm redoing the whole body on mine its not that big of a deal but I had to use a crowbar because the bolts were literally folded...
Forum: Car Audio
02-29-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Is this worth it?

Go to halfpricecaraudio.com and look for all of these individually, you'll probably save yourself $75-$150 I have the same setup in my daily driver, the amp ran me $100 and the subs were $45 a piece...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-28-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 225
Posted By Willsmith305

Want an SS hood.

I want an SS hood for my 89' camaro I'm looking around seeing if anyone is interested in selling one.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-28-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,687
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: No 3rd or 4th, but STRONG 1st and 2nd???

I paid a guy I knew to do it. $500 for him to tear it apart replace the clutch and anything else that looked bad and throw in a mild shift kit too and he has a transmission washer too so it looks...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-28-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,687
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: No 3rd or 4th, but STRONG 1st and 2nd???

I'd say your 3rd and 4th clutch pack is burnt up. Experienced the same thing with mine and just rebuilt it.
Forum: Carburetors
02-28-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

Pm sent to fueldsoul
Forum: Carburetors
02-27-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

I have the geometry bracket on already, what bracket exactly will I need to get the tv cable dead even with the peg?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By Willsmith305

700R4 rebuilt. Need advice

I set up a new geometry bracket on my edelbrock and then connected the TV cable to it and it doesnt look right. Should I buy something along the lines of this?-...
Forum: Carburetors
02-26-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

This doesn't look too good to me! Tell me if I'm wrong but it just doesn't, what should my next approach be? I removed the cable off the bracket after the picture was taken.
Forum: Carburetors
02-26-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

That's not something I can do. Haha my transmission is on a fresh rebuild with a shift kit.
Forum: Carburetors
02-25-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

I actually got the part in the mail today :D Uhmm question though, if the bracket isn't working the way it's suppose to what are some symptoms I should look out for? Obviously besides waiting for my...
Forum: Exhaust
02-23-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,203
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 2 Bolt flange to 3 bolt Y-pipe to headers

It's amazing what things you can forget so easily when your stressed haha. Thanks for the help
Forum: Exhaust
02-22-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,203
Posted By Willsmith305

2 Bolt flange to 3 bolt Y-pipe to headers

I have a set of hooker headers. doesn't matter which and a Y-pipe. the headers have a 3 bolt flange but the Y-pipe is only a 2 bolt. I was at the counter watching the guy plug in numbers to make sure...
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

I just bought a bracket from summit that for my carb for the 700R4 trans and hoping that that's all I need :/
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: 1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

So the bracket fixed the distance form the Carb for the TV cable? Just making sure I'm understanding you correctly
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,265
Posted By Willsmith305

1405 Edelbrock Tv cable and throttle cable questions.

I just recently started to finish up my 89' camaro which I've been getting re-assembled for the last 8 months (Yes I know slowly -_-) I have a couple questions and my first question Iis this; I have...
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,089
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Best Carb Option - Mild 350, 84 Camaro

Hi kinda late reply but I just put a 1405 (same thing but manual choke) on my 89' camaro and it took about 20-30 minutes to find the right tune with it. I switched from a Q-jet myself but there is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

Thanks I appreciate it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

Alright, appreciate the advice everyone. I'll just take my time and save more money and do it right the first time. You guys have a million hours more experience than I do haha so I can believe...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

Advice taken. But is it bad for me to want to buy a 350 for cheap and rebuild it myself to learn about it more? I can deal with screwing up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

I want over 350HP. That's my power goal, it has to have at least 275 before I put it on the road.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

And yea I've heard holley is better than edelbrock but I've heard nothing bad about edelbrock.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

Why a 96-97 vortec 350? Any specific reason or are they just cheaper? Just curious and my budget us whatever I really wanna make it. I want a used 350 obviously because I don't wanna spend over a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

Well I appreciate all of he comments and suggestions you guys have given me. I THINK I'm gonna just get a 350 and if in the future I want anymore power I'll more than likely look into getting a BB....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

The 305 is carbed with a Rochester quadrant and spread note intake, not sure on the cfm. I want the camaro to have 275+ HP before I put it on the road. I was thinking about buying a used 350 off of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

I found a 5.0L on Craigslist here in NY for $100 lol, found a 350 for a $150 too haha. My friends all have mustangs, I'm the odd one out and camaros are alot heavier than mustangs. I gotta power her...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

I just feel like it deserves at least a 350, the tranny will be able to handle 400+ lbs of torque lol. Yea I'll take that V6 off your hands :p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Found out I have a 305 :'(

I paid $600 for this Camaro haha. The guy thought he had a v6 so I figured I would buy it and see what it had. Tranny came bad which I knew.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,634
Posted By Willsmith305

Found out I have a 305 :'(

Well I removed my transmission to be rebuilt and was dissapointed to find the GM 5.0L labeled on the block. I'm not keeping the engine I think, My transmission is getting a master rebuild done to it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,142
Posted By Willsmith305

Re: Intake manifold for 305 fit on 350?

Prior owner swapped. They did a bad half *** job of putting it in. I just wanna clean it up. It runs good and strong, just needs some TLC
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