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Forum: Carburetors
12-24-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,081
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 92 Camaro TBI to Carb, Throttle cable/bracket?

I've got the same bracket on my '91 RS and it works great. For the money it's a great piece.
Forum: Interior
12-24-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,508
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: How I made my custom Gauge Cluster

Awesome build. I've been wanting to do this to my '91 RS for a long time. This will definitely come in handy when I start mine.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-12-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Gear ration from 3.08 to what?

I've got a 4:10 in my '91 and it's a blast. I first made the swap when I still had the factory 305, and it made a big difference. If you have a 5-speed you'll really like it. Know I've got a...
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: tbi to carb help

First off I just got done with the same swap on my '91 RS. When I converted mine, I used an HEI coil-in-cap distributor just because it's really easy to set up. Second you can the in-tank pump,...
Forum: Electronics
06-28-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 1991 Gauge Install

I got them figured out. I didn't know the Autometer gauges that I ordered came with their own sending units, so, I used their sending units rather than trace wires to wind the factory wires.
Forum: Electronics
06-20-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

1991 Gauge Install

I'm installing three gauges in my '91 RS, and I'm wondering what is the easiest way to do this. I'm using Autometer gauges that are all electric. I'm installing water temp, oil pressure, and a volt...
Forum: Electronics
04-20-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Frustrated With Electric Fuel Pump Issues

GREAT!! That is good to know, it's been a while since I've got to work on it with work and everything lately, so I'm gonna spend this afternoon workin' on it.:thanks:
Forum: Electronics
03-21-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Frustrated With Electric Fuel Pump Issues

Yeah that's the one I thought it was based off of the wiring diagram. I'm thinking that it's the wire part because when I first installed the fresh engine it was fuel injected, but the only thing...
Forum: Electronics
03-20-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Frustrated With Electric Fuel Pump Issues

Yeah I found the grey wire to be the hot wire, but my problem is that when I hooked the "jumper" wire from a hot terminal on my fuse block to the grey wire going into the relay I still have nothing. ...
Forum: Electronics
03-18-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Frustrated With Electric Fuel Pump Issues

Yeah all of the wiring is still intact. I believe that's what I'm going to do. Which wire on the fuel pump pigtail is the power (hot) wire?
Forum: Electronics
03-16-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Frustrated With Electric Fuel Pump Issues

On my '91 RS with a carbed 355 SBC, I'm running the stock in tank fuel pump with the return style regulator. My issue is that when I turn my key on my pump is not kicking on to "prime" the fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
03-11-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Fuel Pump Question.

Yeah the relay was working before I changed to the carburetor, so I'm thinking the fact that the ECM isn't working anything anymore is the issue. So, I'm going to wire the relay to get power when...
Forum: Carburetors
03-10-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Fuel Pump Question.

The tank and pump have not been removed or changed. They worked properly before being the carburetor swap, and now the pump doesn't come one when the key is turned on.
Forum: Carburetors
03-09-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Fuel Pump Question.

Yeah all of that was never disconnected to begin with, so it's all hooked up.
Forum: Carburetors
03-09-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Fuel Pump Question.

Before anyone suggest searching, I have done that, and didn't get the exact answer I was looking for. I just got done converting my '91 RS to a 355 ci SBC. I'm running the factory electric fuel...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-01-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,417
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: K&N filters...

Personally I've got a K&N filter on my Camaro, and a K&N intake system on my 2000 K2500. I've never had any problems. When I put the filter in the Camaro I didn't notice any real difference in the...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-28-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,364
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: What is the most ideal engine swap for a 1992 Camaro RS

I'm gonna suggest an 350 swap with either your choice of EFI or a carburetor. Personally I went with the carb, but they both have their pros and cons. LT1's are nice with the exception of the...
Forum: Carburetors
02-28-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

:welcome:Glad I could be of help to you. As far as the transmission issues, you may want to check out the drive line section on here to see about that.
Forum: Carburetors
02-23-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

To be honest I'm not sure on the regulator. Since you've installed a lower volume pump I'm assuming that you are not using the factory pump. In that case I'm going to say that you probably won't...
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

If you're using the stock style fuel pump then you'll need to use a return line, but I'm not 100% sure on if you're running an inline pump. Did you swap to an HEI distributor, or are you trying to...
Forum: Electronics
02-22-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Wiring HEI on '91 RS.

Thanks! That's what I thought, but I wanted to be 100% sure.:thumbsup:
Forum: Electronics
02-21-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Wiring HEI on '91 RS.

So, after getting the 355 put in my '91 RS, I've got pretty much everything done other than wiring the distributor. I have searched on here, and pretty much everything I've read is a little muddy. ...
Forum: History / Originality
02-19-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: The last third gen camaro Z28 off the line.

That is a neat piece of Camaro history. I think it's neat how everyone associated with the car's assembly signed it.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-19-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,551
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 357???

I think if I was to use a a 350 that had been bored out to a 357, then I'd probably name the car .357 Magnum, LOL:lol:. The extra boring may not make a huge difference in performance, but the truth...
Forum: Carburetors
02-19-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

Yeah that'll work, personally I've never done it, but I've seen people be able to do it and make it work.
Forum: Carburetors
02-19-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

Yeah the center intake bolts changed between the '86 and '87 model years when Chevrolet went from the carbureted engines to the EFI engines. I've read where people have made the older intakes work...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-15-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Lets talk clutches

I like it so far I've only got to drive it a couple of times with the TBI set-up, but I ended up switching to a carburetor, and I'm still working on getting that swap done, but the Centerforce clutch...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Lets talk clutches

I put 198K on my factory clutch in my '91 RS. The only reason I swapped it when I did is because I swapped the engine, and saw no point in taking the transmission out twice. Currently I've got a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,620
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: t5 doesn't want to shift, (horrible sounds)

I think you're making the right choice by taking it to the shop. I replaced the clutch and throw out bearing in my '91 RS when I swapped the engine, and it was a royal pain getting the transmission...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-14-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,551
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 357???

:yup: If you've worked on any Small Block Chevy before you can work on a 357. Other than displacement all Small Block Chevy's are pretty much the same basic design. So, you're 357 won't be any...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-14-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,971
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 283 swap

As the old saying goes "There's no replacement for displacement". This is the reason you had engines like the 454, 427, and 396 back in the hay day of the muscle car era. I'll agree that 283's are...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 180,600
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Lucas Oil Stabilizer Fail!!! DO NOT BUY!!!

Did you use the Synthetic in your LS1? On the newer engines the Synthetic would probably be a better choice. Best I remember the Synthetic Lucas isn't as thick, and is better suited for newer...
Forum: Carburetors
02-06-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

You should be able to find some plugs to put in them, I'm not sure what size they are because I took mine off after I had my headers installed, but they shouldn't be bad to do.
Forum: Carburetors
02-06-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

The smog pump is a piece of cake to remove. You can have it done in less than an hour. The worst part is getting the right belt. Piece of advice on that, remove the pulley first (I think there is...
Forum: Carburetors
02-06-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

In my opinion I'd contact COMP and get them to spec you out a cam, that way you get what need for your application. As far as the fuel injection goes you may want to update the fuel injectors to 350...
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,087
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Smog Pump

You'll probably have to remove the pump completely. I had to do that on mine when I put my headers on. The headers I used didn't have any ports for the A.I.R. system, so I removed the pulley and...
Forum: Carburetors
02-05-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Carb Selection.... and regulator

I've got the Road Demon on my '91 RS, and once I get the distributor wired up, I believe it's gonna be pretty sweet. As far as the regulator goes, Jegs offers one from Aeromotive, which is designed...
Forum: Carburetors
02-05-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

If you're keeping the 305 I'd probably keep it fuel injected because you won't have to change anything in that area unless you want to. The reason I went to a carburetor was because it was going to...
Forum: TBI
02-01-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,138
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 305tbi upgrade opinion.

Like everyone else has said you'll get the biggest notice from your gear change. When I went from a 3.08 to a 4.10 it was a huge difference.
Forum: TBI
02-01-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,138
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 305tbi upgrade opinion.

Yeah just trace the line back to where it goes, and cap that fitting off, and you're done.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-01-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,934
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary: 305 to 350, 454?

Yeah matching numbers means the block that the car came with, which on the 3rd Gens ain't that big of a deal. If you're gonna do a crate engine go ahead and step up to a 350, its gonna cost about...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-30-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,934
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary: 305 to 350, 454?

I gotcha. That's sounds about like what I've done. In that case I'd do I mild cam (Comp is a really good company to get a cam spec'd from), I'd probably say go with a carburetor because you're...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-29-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,934
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary: 305 to 350, 454?

Right now there is not going to be a huge affect in the value of the car if you change to a 350, 400, 454, etc... Now, if we were talking a 1st Gen with an original 396/375 horse engine, and all of...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-29-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 70's 283 in a 91

:iagree: no bolt wholes in the heads will ultimately equal useless as a daily driver because you will have a difficult time getting all of your desired accessories to work.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-29-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,934
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary: 305 to 350, 454?

If you're going to get into the engine, I'd say replace the 305. As far as 350 v.s. 454, I'm going to recommend the 350 for the simple fact that the 454 wasn't designed to fit the 3rd Gen cars,...
Forum: Carburetors
01-28-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

Okay, that's what I thought on the regulator. So, if I'm understanding it right there is no need to install a vent line from the regulator because basically the vent line is some what of a separate...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-28-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 70's 283 in a 91

Why not try selling the 283 to help finance a 350 for instance, or any other size engine for that matter. I'm sure you could find a home for the engine. Older engines like that seem to be finding...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-28-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 70's 283 in a 91

283's can be built into pretty hot little engines, but at the same time you can spend the same money on a 350, and getting better performance for the same money. Don't get me wrong the 283's were...
Forum: Carburetors
01-28-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,160
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Going From TBI to Carb in my '91 RS.

After my recent engine swap in my '91 RS, I made the decision to switch to a carb. I've got all of the components needed to make this swap (carb, intake, regulator, HEI distributor, etc...). I have...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
Posted By RSCAMAROGUY91

Re: 1992 Camaro badging and heritage package

Yeah the grill was painted body color on the Heritage editions, I almost forgot about that. In my personally I prefer the black grill as opposed to the body color, but that's just me either way it's...
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