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Forum: Carburetors
09-14-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,721
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Lines from carb to charcoal canister

Canisters are known to start filling up the carb with charcoal wen they start braking down, I suggest u look in the fuel bowl. And u sed u had bend fuel pump pushrod this tells me someone ****ed up...
Forum: Fabrication
08-01-2015, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By spicyskater

Re: A/C with march performance up to 87

Tnx...I took the ac out wen I got the car and riped all the wires (smart move) cose it's my race slash street car ...but the outer day was 105 degrees even on the freeway couldn't take it...it's...
Forum: Fabrication
07-31-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By spicyskater

A/C with march performance up to 87

well wile back I picked up march performance pulleys but they were not intend to run a/c so here it is....I used compressor from 1988 v6 Camaro 6 groove ,everything lined up pretty well ,I did use...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-30-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Need urgent help

86 is cable...I think furst year for for electronic is 89
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-30-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Oil leak in manual transmission

its leaking thru the gear seal not thru housing o ring
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-28-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By spicyskater

Re: t56 height?

You need to go to harbor freith and by angle meter if u don't have one ...turn driveshaft so the yokes are strait and measure the angle(angle meter has magnet side so u just stik it to the flat of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By spicyskater

Re: t56 height?

check ur pinion and output shaft angle ... should be 3 degres at trans and 1 degree at pinion...that will tell u how high it needs to be...as u move the trans with torque arm attached and driveshaft...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,866
Posted By spicyskater

Re: NWC T5 rebuild kit, tools and clutch recommendations ?

makes no sence rebuilding it.too much money and there is no parts for them cose everyone dumps them after they brake..just drive it till it brakes...you should know early t5 leak oil from the vent...
Forum: Exhaust
04-15-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,510
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Who has made their own 2OTL and how did it sound?

Look for strait thru muffler on the original muffler ...wen u look thru the inlet u can see how from one 3inch it turns in to a V shape inside to come out 2pipes by 2 1/2 ...u can't by the original...
Forum: TBI
02-20-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,762
Posted By spicyskater

Re: More Power

you ever race your car at the track...if yes ...what is you 1/4 mile time...v6 gen 5 Camaros run about 14.40 as far as v8 5 gen you will start braking your drivetrain befour u outrun them...vortec...
Forum: Exhaust
02-13-2015, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,300
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Headers for 5.7 Vortec Swap

hedman shorty headers fit pretty good...you defenotly need y pipe to go with them
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By spicyskater

Re: clutch master cylinder info

told I should explain better...without disconnecting the rod from the clutch pedal press the clutch pedal with one hand about an inch or so and jam the handle of a screwdriver between the pedal and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By spicyskater

Re: clutch master cylinder info

u can see on the pic wen u pull the rubber boot up,there will be lock spring or peel tipe lock spring...for peel tipe u need to grab the end with a pik and peel it out the outher style comes out with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By spicyskater

Re: clutch master cylinder info

1/2 inch is too much difference is exsakly 1/4 inch ...I have the original rod in already pedals are even and clutch relese on a much lower point...feels better...careful with the little plastic...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,513
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Another auto to manual thread!

I think making the hole for clutch master cylinder and cutting the tunnel for the stick will be your most concern...center console on these cars is a little pain to pull out also where u mount clutch...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By spicyskater

pic

here is a pic of the rods side by side
Forum: Body
02-08-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By spicyskater

Re: help installing trans am louvers

here r pics if someone is interested how it turnd out...one pic is for reference,louver sits exsakly dollar bill width from the edge of the hood,dont use other cutting tools then small sawsall or u...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 79,138
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Will a T5 from a V6 bolt up to a V8?

tnx...I started making living working on cars 20 years ago, I would say i work more on engines than anything else...long story short...in this line of work u have to accept ur mistakes if u want to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 79,138
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Will a T5 from a V6 bolt up to a V8?

ok skrach that ....v6 has 21 tooth count where v8 seems to be 24
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 79,138
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Will a T5 from a V6 bolt up to a V8?

lets see so u claim t5 used different size/teeth count of 4th gear/input shaft ...I am not big trans specialist but sure know how the trans works ,no need to be sarcastic...we r all here tring to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-07-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 79,138
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Will a T5 from a V6 bolt up to a V8?

I would like to add something...input shafts interchange simply because input shaft gear is actualy 4th gear wich is 1 to 1 ratio...problem is u have to open the top cover to make shure u put it in...
Forum: Body
12-30-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By spicyskater

help installing trans am louvers

well I have a set of firebird side hood louvers that I would like to install on my Camaro but I don't have the correct measerment!!!need to know where to cut the hood...I need a pic from a trans am...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,150
Posted By spicyskater

Re: wc t5 from v6 and nwc t5 from v8

oh well enouth sed...thanx for the responce guys...bethre ask than by and regret afterwords...i will just rebuild my curent one...transmisions are actualy the only one thing i nevere delt with...but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-28-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,150
Posted By spicyskater

Re: wc t5 from v6 and nwc t5 from v8

Reason I'm asking is cose there is wc t5 at the wrecking yard out of v6 I can get it king a cheap ... Wanted to use the parts from it to convert my v8 one to wc...it's nothing wrong so far ...car...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-28-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,041
Posted By spicyskater

Re: after market K member

He he u guys are killin me...no one is reading disclaimer !!! And read good don't read between the lines...as far as California one ses motor vihecle not the motor of the vihecle !!!there is a reason...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-28-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,150
Posted By spicyskater

wc t5 from v6 and nwc t5 from v8

well my queschan is simple ...can i use the parts out of v6 world class to make my v8 nwc to wc ...i like the gears in the v 8 one so that what i m thinking to use...what exsacly makes v6 t5 weaker...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-27-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,041
Posted By spicyskater

Re: after market K member

and anouther one for california http://www.spohn.net/policies/?action=Emissions
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-27-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,041
Posted By spicyskater

Re: after market K member

here ...this is spohn performance polici...and its not only if u get payd for ur loss or not !!!i use aftermarket parts ...but they are not street legal...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-26-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,596
Posted By spicyskater

Re: need spring advice( moogs suck)

what moog part number u used ...there is diferent rates!!! there is 3 part numbers soft mid hard ...i would guess u used hard if there is nothing else wrong with your suspension
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-26-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,041
Posted By spicyskater

Re: after market K member

i d say race car only ...yes it looks good yes it opens room for easy servece...but most of suspension parts ,torque arm, lower control arms, k member...are not legal for street use no mather they...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-26-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By spicyskater

clutch master cylinder info

well furst of excuse my spelling my first laguige is not english ;-) ...now to the point of all clutch master cylinder drama with 3 gen camaros...i see lot of camaros have the clutch pedal stiking...
Forum: Interior
10-22-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,786
Posted By spicyskater

Re: D27 locking rear storage/cargo cover install?

well i am curently instaling one with pull down motor...there is 4 brackets i had to chizle out of the donor car ...2 of them are where the lid mounts dont drill there gas tank is about 1/8 of an...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-18-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,249
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 91 Camaro steering problems.

well u need steering box....there is valve in the steering box that changes the oil flow depending if u turn left ort right...so i guess yours went bad...
Forum: Carburetors
10-26-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,274
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Holley 4160, None of the vacuum secondary springs cure WOT bog

set primary jets first ,then calculate proper power valve number for ur engine ,then u need to set accelerator pump nozle size...and last u set the spring for vacuum secondary
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,755
Posted By spicyskater

Re: Removing the computer!

well i hope i can help u whit the wires...i resently remove my ecu wires but my car was ecu controled rochester...any way all cabels that got to passinger side fender are gone exsept 2 that are...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-28-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By spicyskater

Re: what are these wheels worth? Stock RS/Z28 wheels (price check)

well u guys should now that the older the tire is the stifer the ruber gets...so they dont drive as they use to!!!
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,563
Posted By spicyskater

Re: why is my 305 so slow?

i put holly 600 cfm ,accel hei distributor,3 inch exhaust /no headers yet/,5 speed manual ,3.23 gears...rip all smog and comp cables no cat convertor...i have got to tell u the car woke up pretty...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-10-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 9,344
Posted By spicyskater

Re: new 383 quieter than original 305....WTF?

if its more quiet with the same exhaust means the engine works better than the one u had before
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-10-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,120
Posted By spicyskater

Re: I want to run 295/50-15 tires on rearof my 83 Z28

244967

244968 there 15x 10 4.1/2 backspace 295s
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-13-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,775
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 295/50 R 15 indy 500 on a OE rim :->

Yup I m afraid to say it is unsafe ...rear end feels like a boat on the freeway...needs wider rims for sure...I just got the tires befour my boss sell them...they were only 4
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,062
Posted By spicyskater

Re: GTA quickly heating up during warm up. I mean fast!

i think you have enough signs of a bad head gasket...befour u open the engine u should do compression test on all cylinders to find the bad one...sometimes its hard to see when u open the engine and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,062
Posted By spicyskater

Re: GTA quickly heating up during warm up. I mean fast!

check if bouth hoses on the radiator are pretty same hot when the stat is open...u might have cloged radiator...try to flush the system whit water...there is not realy that much to check
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,062
Posted By spicyskater

Re: GTA quickly heating up during warm up. I mean fast!

you should du pressure test to check if u losing coolant somewhere...you sed that hoses are soft like no pressure,that is not normal...pressure is going somewhere that is not sopoust to...if u have...
Forum: Cooling
06-03-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,103
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 1990 305 cooling problems

das it go all the way up or just gous up to 3/4 of the temp scale and gous down when u start driving....if yes thats how every 3rd gen works stock...btdc is 0 whit the big wire socket unpluged from...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,775
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 295/50 R 15 indy 500 on a OE rim :->

some more pics
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,775
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 295/50 R 15 indy 500 on a OE rim :->

The tire still sits pretty straight ,car drives well ...till I get wider rims , that's how is gonna roll
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,775
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 295/50 R 15 indy 500 on a OE rim :->

I ment old school sizes are discontinued...15ns and wide...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,775
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 295/50 R 15 indy 500 on a OE rim :->

Well will see about how they ll go...I wanted 255 wide but as u guys know Indy 500 is discontinued ,so that is what was left ..I work at experttire ...we check all the stores ,no 255 ...I will go...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,775
Posted By spicyskater

Re: 295/50 R 15 indy 500 on a OE rim :->

Yes u r right... The balancer is a bit of... They are 7 it ses on the inside...
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