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Forum: Electronics
10-10-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By patricktroyz28

Aftermarket wiring question

Hooked up multi colored gauges. Works perfectly...except they go back to blue (default color)
So if I select say yellow. Turn the car off. then turn the key to "aux" they are still yellow, but when...
Forum: Electronics
08-08-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: New headlamps wiring question

Thanks Henryd3! I have the wiring harness but going to try a few combos to get it to work....have conflicting info!
...
Forum: Electronics
08-07-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By patricktroyz28

New headlamps wiring question

Without having to get a new wiring harness that runs off the battery, Is there a risk of burning up a 91Z wiring harness with H4 bulbs?

If so, is the H4 bulbs and or HID the only one off limits...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Yes they are Mr Gasket! So did a much more careful rebuild (cause I'm not a mechanic!!) and presto....everything dead on working perfect.

I really really really blamed the timing, even as the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

gasket perfect on the other side. Gaskets were perfect for stock runners, not so much the Edelbrock.
So I figure trying to do timing with this leak was impossible, so I just have it way off. I went...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

OK folks, sorry for the late update! Never had much luck, so proceeded to haul it apart, and found the culprit.
You see in pic that the intake manifold gasket for the runner would look ok, as the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

100% and thanks for the feedback! I had nothing today and a little frustrated of course! Thanks all for your time!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Back to topic :) Good debate...love passion! Thanks for the input and the timing is gonna be the first target!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Orangebird, thanks! We did look at the Harmonic Dampener and it is original one, and is starting to show what u speak of, but not close to failure mode for a few years yet.

I did not do anything...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Good point big hammer. Still original cause I am the original owner :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Tks Sofakingdom for the detail on that post and taking time to do it. Ill be doing everything here so far suggested and post results...so guys rock as usual
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

thanks for the help so far folks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Good for thinking out loud! Cause I'm frustrated ha. Yes plug wiring is correct..even drew it out on a piece of paper from my manuals..then took a blank piece of paper and went to the garage and drew...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Hi BigH...yes I unplugged that. Have set the timing to 6degrees before. And tried every setting on the timing after with cable and cable unplugged. Removed the timing cover and #1 sparkplug just to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Good feedback on the homemake smoke aliceempire....thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Thanks big hammer....not aware of that..will check again on next tear down!

Any other suggestions/experience's welcomed
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By patricktroyz28

Red Hot headers and boiling coolant!!

Total loss. Did a easy swap of a ported Intake manifold, new fuel injectors (still 19LB) and ported new runners. Ran perfect before swap.
Now the RPM race all over the place, and within 2 minutes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,353
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: harmonic balancer Stock size

Yes, from what I understand, digging deeper and learning more, is that TPI is more to the 1:30 position as you would never get a timing gun from the 12:00 position. sound right?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,353
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: harmonic balancer Stock size

OK some good info! Tks all!! I have hauled this from other posts:
The one with 8" balancer is TDC just past 12 o 'clock.
The TPI with 6 3/4" balancer is nearer 1 o'clock .
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,353
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: harmonic balancer Stock size

Yep it is a part of the timing cover, but its gone on mine. I had the block changed back in the early 90's as a warranty replacement after a cylinder wall failed. Just did the Edelbrock Hi flow...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,353
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: harmonic balancer Stock size

Hahaha yes it is the crank pulley! It is a stock motor...I needed to order the timing tab actually and was wondering the size of the stock H.B. as the timing tabs come in all different sizes in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,353
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: harmonic balancer Stock size

Tried to take a sensible pic..looks like 7" on the ID and 8 on the OD"
http://postimg.org/image/ctjjpg2kj/
http://postimg.org/image/c5ap6i3ur/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,353
Posted By patricktroyz28

harmonic balancer Stock size

Hey Folks...what is the size of a stock harmonic balancer on a 91 305 TPI? Was on summit and see them anywhere from 6 to 8. I'm not sure how to measure it, the ID is about 7 inches and OD in almost 8...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By patricktroyz28

Intake Manifold Bolt Question

Hi folks, reinstalling my ported intake manifold with original bolts on a 91 305 TPI.
I have 12 bolts...8 the same length and 4 the same length...which holes do the longer ones go? they are all deep...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Upper to Lower Intake Manifold Gasket question

gotcha Thanks!
Should not make any difference, as there would be just the hole in the gasket were the cold injector was, no biggie!
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By patricktroyz28

Upper to Lower Intake Manifold Gasket question

Why are they listed from 85-88 and 89 to 92?

I was just going to order Mr Gasket MRG-146 for my 1991, but the Summit page says only 85-88?

Is that correct?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-08-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: March aluminum 3 peice pully set plus P.S. pulley NEW

Sorry folks Benc1 just sent the money, so their sold.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-07-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: March aluminum 3 peice pully set plus P.S. pulley NEW

I have no idea how they compare...been sitting in my garage for close to 2 years in the orginal box...just dont have the time or $ to have them installed!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-07-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By patricktroyz28

March aluminum 3 peice pully set plus P.S. pulley NEW

For sale Both new in box
March #4010 3 peice aluminum pully system for 88-92 model years
And
March #610 aluminum Power steering pulley

Selling for $125 including S/H, Less than 1/2 price Summit...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-23-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,390
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: parting out 92 camaro

"patricktroyz28, just your normal seat tracks, no power just forward and back"

I was looking for the plastic covers or caps that would go over each end of the track if you had them as pictured:
...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-22-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,390
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: parting out 92 camaro

Have you got those small plastic covers that go over the end of the rails for the front seats to travel back/forth on?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-21-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: 1991 Z28 Stock Rims for sale

when I was polishing them, it came off as it was just a sticker.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-21-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By patricktroyz28

1991 Z28 Stock Rims for sale

Hi all
These rims are 16X8 with front/rear stamps on them as they have different offsets. I have polished these rims a few years ago. There is no gamage/curb rash on either rim. They are near mint...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-18-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: New Ride

Front side clear combo:...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-17-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Wheel Spacers required for rim changeout??

You are the Supreme Member :thumbsup:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-17-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Wheel Spacers required for rim changeout??

I was trying to wrap my head around why spacers were not required and zero off-sets were OK when the orginal rims had "front" and "rear" stamped on them.

I can now see that the orginal front rims...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-17-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By patricktroyz28

New Ride

A new Black Dodge? Sure why not :nod:

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6085/camaroram.jpg
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-17-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Wheel Spacers required for rim changeout??

Ahhh...thanks for the info.
So here it is...the clearance on the new american racing 16X8 iroc chrome rims is almost 4 1/2 inches deep:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/941/92513966.jpg

The...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-16-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By patricktroyz28

Wheel Spacers required for rim changeout??

HI...installing new 16X8 American Racing with zero offset.
The 1991 has different front rear offsets. It looks that the front will fit the same, but the rear will be deeper into the car by about...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-26-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 155,639
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: 82-92 CHEVY CAMARO CRYSTAL Headlights w/Adapter (Ebay seller 2004momo)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8281/camfrontmj0.jpg

my setup that includes the clear signal markers
Forum: Members Camaros
09-27-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 741
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: New guy. With some pix.

Awesome..flying @ 16!!!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-23-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: 1991 700R4 Tranny

30 it is
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-22-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Wow sounds like these guys went way downhill...I bought mine from G/T Fiberglass in Florida 7 years ago and got it in 2 weeks, and he threw in 2 extra grills that fit in the holes of the hood and an...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-16-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,322
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Blackout Panel for Taillights?

love the blackouts!!
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-16-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 601
Posted By patricktroyz28

Transmission Specialties

Great service in selecting a torque converter for my car, and beat Summit's price for a Trango shift kit for the 700R4
5 star service!!
http://www.transmission-specialties.com/
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Torque Converter recommendations

Will PM you tomorrow!!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: Torque Converter recommendations

OK, thanks for the info...may go with this setup:

Hughes Performance Street Master 2500 stall lockup
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=HUP-22-25L

and
TransGo Performance...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By patricktroyz28

Torque Converter recommendations

I will be buying a torque converter and shift kit. Have decided on the Transgo 700 for shift kit.
My question is, which torque converter should i get, price is not an object.

Car is mildly...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-01-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By patricktroyz28

Re: I Got my Z Published!!

RAM AIR is correct!! Or as one of the boys calls it here, the "firemaro":lmao:
It also has a leather interior out of a 2001 Trams am.

Like it or not, it is unique!
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