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Forum: Interior
07-01-2015, 12:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,607
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: I can make stuff...maybe

im subscribing to this thread
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,432
Posted By HotRodFiend

strange grinding noise and acceleration lag

Ok I tried searching for this but to no avail. When I am at a stop and accelerate slightly hard I hear a loud grinding noise and feel no power (as in the car doesn't really move until the grindin...
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: 1978 - 1985 Carbureted 350 Running Rough

First of all you can't put the harmonic balancer on with the bolt. You have to get it on all the way with a worm gear gear style bolt pusher or puller. Second if your carb is pulling up gas... do...
Forum: Exhaust
08-16-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 90,058
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: More than you ever wanted to know about BACKPRESSURE...

I know this post was written a very long time ago. and correct me if i'm wrong. But I recently was told that in an engine with a camshaft that has very little to no overlap (I don't know if cams can...
Forum: Car Audio
06-19-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By HotRodFiend

anyone use these? new to audio

I went to best buy recently and listened closely to all the speakers wired up. Personally I liked kenwood the best. To me they sounded the most crisp and clear. Without being alien like. pioneer...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-14-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By HotRodFiend

Pics of your engines before they went back in

alright everyone. I know a lot of yall have had your engine out. Whether its for a rebuild. New parts and paint. Or to put another shining powerhouse in its place. Everyone put up some pics or...
Forum: Fabrication
06-14-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,135
Posted By HotRodFiend

refurbish dashpad

ok I know theres a ton of threads on this. But heres my situation. I pulled the dashpad out of my 84 z28 and was looking for a way to recover it. It had so many cracks and crap that sanding it down...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-20-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: parting out 88? blue sports coupe

Sorry all j really have left is a trunk lid. Some under the hood **** and some plastic shields. I might have the reinforcement bar but cover was trash. Got some headlights too
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-17-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: parting out blue 88 sports couple

Bump
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-03-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: parting out 88? blue sports coupe

I really don't know what a good price for a gutted door is. With windows and manual side view mirrors. Anyone?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-03-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: parting out 88? blue sports coupe

Looks like someone has taken rocker gfx but I think quarter gfx are good I feel kind of dumb so I'll try and get pics up here asap
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-03-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: parting out 88? blue sports coupe

the doors are both in good shape I was considering using them for my 85 if I can't get a good price for them problem is they have no internals or interior trim but they do have windows and some ...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-29-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 28,161
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: What Third gen Camaro parts do you need?

I need that trim piece that goes all along the bottom of the passenger side doorway. In black. How much?
Forum: Carburetors
01-26-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By HotRodFiend

wierd thing accel pump

OK so I rebuilt a quadrajet for my 84camaro took it to go get tuned and the guy told me my accelerator pump wasnt long enough. It took maybe 1/4 inch before it drizzled. It was the sane pump in the...
Forum: Carburetors
01-26-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By HotRodFiend

wierd thing accel pump

OK so I rebuilt a quadrajet for my 84camaro took it to go get tuned and the guy told me my accelerator pump wasnt long enough. It took maybe 1/4 inch before it drizzled. It was the sane pump in the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-26-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By HotRodFiend

parting out blue 88 sports couple

Not a lot of good interior parts decent trim panels all black pm me for info
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-26-2013, 04:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By HotRodFiend

parting out 88? blue sports coupe

Pm me for questions on parts. Cheap most of exterior needs work
Forum: Carburetors
01-25-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,593
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: how do i check dwell

I found it. Was tucked under there hidden pretty well. Problem is my dwell won't read without the car at like 2k Rpms. Guess its too cold otherwise??
Forum: Body
01-25-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By HotRodFiend

sad to junk it

So I got this bluish Camaro for 200$ it has damage on pretty much every part of the body except doors deck lid and one quarterpanel . I think I can save one fender too. The engine and trans are gone...
Forum: Carburetors
01-23-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,369
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: l69 really awful mileage

First things first. Change the o2 sensor. Maybe even wire in a self heating one. If you don't know when it was last replaced it will definitely help somewhat. Work from there. Its a cheap and good...
Forum: Carburetors
01-21-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,593
Posted By HotRodFiend

how do i check dwell

OK I can't figure out where to plug in my dwell meter on 85 camaro with CCC quadrajet. There is no little green plug up near the alternator. There is a bluish three pin connector near passengers side...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: 305 high idle & electrical issues

I'm going to check that out as soon as I get the chance my guy at the local carb shop told me that my accelerator pump was not long enough. it doesn't trinkle at all when you first get on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: 305 high idle & electrical issues

Its the fast idle solenoid. Why is it staying on when the ac is off.. does anyone know how to check I want to see if the unit is faulty or something else
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: 305 high idle & electrical issues

Well I just bought a new tps and installed it. It should be correct outvofvthe box I also have a new accelerator pump that I hope is the right length. I know the fast idle solenoid is not causing the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: 305 high idle & electrical issues

Bump
Forum: TBI
01-07-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,376
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: Stock Air Cleaner assembly; Hot rodding it?

Thomas. I want to know what your method of testing was
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By HotRodFiend

305 high idle & electrical issues

so i am experiencing several issues with my 305. I recently rebuilt the carburetor. Come to find out the accelerator pump is either not long enough (though it is the same length as the one removed.)...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: 327 in 84 z28

i think because of the year difference you may need a certain flexplate. for instance i dont think the 327 would bolt up to my 700r4 without a different tooth flex plate. anyways. my cousin is...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By HotRodFiend

327 in 84 z28

ok so lets start this off by saying im poor. lol. now im going on to say i could fairly easily get a hold of a 68 327 block. i would really love to throw this stock 270hp lil monster into my 84 z28...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,933
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: Powerhouse 305 build

i dont know how old this thread is but im building a 305 myself. i want it to push 250. because i know thats not too hard with stock heads. mostly the motor will look beautiful and kick some ***...
Forum: Exhaust
07-12-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: catback or headers

I live in california =pThere is a set of carb approved flowtech headers that will fit my car from summit. Flowtechs should be on sale right now. The original price is 250a it has all the hardware to...
Forum: Exhaust
07-10-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: catback or headers

Its edelbrocks 305 smog cam 194s to 214 @.50 duration and 420 440 lift or something like thatm
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: catback or headers

Btw im a little worried about the dynomax catback only being 2.5 inch diameter. Most people upgrade to 3the inch. Stock my car is 2.25. But ive read a certain amount of backpressure is good for power...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By HotRodFiend

catback or headers

Im sure this has been asked before. But i cant seem to find a thread tgat adequately answers my questiin. I have a 84 z28 with a lg4 im doing a full gasket job and just installed a new cam. Im...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,031
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: installed new exhaust and am disappointed

I was reading an article a while back not sure if it was hotrod or chevy high perform. Anyways these guys were trying to build up a 305 i believe. They bolted on headers w full exhaust a new air...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: Partial 305 overhaul/paint

The whole ecm and harness attached would probably cost a bit. And who knows if there would be any real gains
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: Partial 305 overhaul/paint

Where does the knock sensor go. Could i even add one to my block. I thought they only started doing knock sensors in any camaro in 85to or 86. And that pcd chip is supposedly plug and play for 60$a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: Partial 305 overhaul/paint

Thanks for the reply. So i decided to buy that cam mentioned earlier. Its here in 2to days. Im also thinking about grabbing a new chip but i dont know whether to just grab an l69 chip feom a junkyard...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: Partial 305 overhaul/paint

Oh also the cam is 194/219 @.50 with intake lift 398things exhaust 442 @112°
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By HotRodFiend

Partial 305 overhaul/paint

Alright. I have an 8484 camaro 305. I bought a couple months ago. I decided to do a partial overhaul and all new gaskets just for the experience. As im fairly new to mechanical work but i have some...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-15-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,581
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

Jesus im jealous of the paint jobs mine is kinda messed. I just bout my 84 z28z28 ttop for 1000 130k on it. Im doing all the gaskets now and will be done soon then i can throw my pic up
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: head work

Well he is just some guy i work with. He is not doing any work for me. But ive heard several peoplesay having the heads rebuilt on an older car may cause the bottom end to wear faster or even crap...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: head work

Yeah a new intake might require a new carb right? Im in cali so i have to adhere to all the smog regs and stuff.the mechanic here was telling me getting the heads done without a rebuild might blow...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By HotRodFiend

head work

Ok heres the deal. I have an 84 z28 305 with ttop sitting in my garage. Engine completely dissasembled. Im going to replace all the gaskets. I have new plugs wires cap rotor some sensors and lots of...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-09-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,105
Posted By HotRodFiend

lg4 to l69 swap

i have a 85 camaro sports coupe with lg4 it is carb and the engine needs a rebuild. i want to put in a crate engine instead. its a daily driver so im looking for a quick swap. will a l69 long block...
Forum: Carburetors
02-05-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,240
Posted By HotRodFiend

idle bad. lean mixture?

ok i have a 305 on an 85 camaro. with a rochester quadrajet. it idles poorly and lunges when you put it in drive. im pretty sure it has something to do with the carb. i have adjusted the idle and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: car wont run at factory specs

Well when i brought it in the guy didnt want to waste my money. He was telling me the car runs too lean. And it lurches when you put it in drive. Which is another sign. So im pretty sure theres...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: car wont run at factory specs

So I never got the chance to check true top dead center. Because my buddy bailed on me and it's impossible to do with 1 person it seems. I did pull the plugs andand find thethe gaps were incorrect....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By HotRodFiend

Re: car wont run at factory specs

All original only 90,000 miles on it.. well ite doesn't seem to be slipping now. So maybe it's a few degrees ofF. When me and my buddy look at it later we can try to find true top dead center were...
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