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Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

Jimmy_mac you just hit the nail on the head. That...

Jimmy_mac you just hit the nail on the head. That is what is happening when I rev it up and I hear a winy sound to. I'll have to check that out this weekend.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2004, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

I turned the dist. clockwise and can get the...

I turned the dist. clockwise and can get the engine to 1000 rpm but runs rough and when I shut it off I can't get it started agian unless it turn the dist. counter-clockwise. I can't let the car warm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2004, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

I know I need to set the timing but I can't get...

I know I need to set the timing but I can't get it to idle yet.
Forum: Carburetors
01-29-2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By 89TurboV6

Will having this disconnected affect how my car...

Will having this disconnected affect how my car runs when cold?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2004, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

Its an 87 camaro lg4 auto and is a canadian car...

Its an 87 camaro lg4 auto and is a canadian car so it does not have a cc carb or distributer but does have a q-jet. I deleted the egr, fuel vapour canister and the valve that was in between the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

I have the plug wires marked and check over real...

I have the plug wires marked and check over real good. I didn't touch the cam. Im going to try and mess with the distributer a little more tomorrow. Im also gonna spray a little carb cleaner to see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

Alright I can get the car to stay running now but...

Alright I can get the car to stay running now but its at 2000 rpm all I did was take off the crance vac. adv. can and put the stock one back on. This is leading me to beleive the problem is in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 89TurboV6

new mods=new problems

I recently finished installing a open element, rpm intake, headers and ignition stuff on my 87 camaro. The car starts then the revs move up to 2000 rpm but will not stay running unless I keep giving...
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By 89TurboV6

Can anyone help me out? This is the last thing I...

Can anyone help me out? This is the last thing I need to do before I fire up my car.

Thanks
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By 89TurboV6

87 carb alternator

I have an 87 lg4 with alt on passenger side. I can't remeber where the plate with three holes and the ground wire from the battery go can anyone help me out pic anything. I know it bolts to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2003, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 89TurboV6

Perfect since i have to take off the exhaust...

Perfect since i have to take off the exhaust manifolds anyways.

edit: I took off the exhaust manifolds and I can feel the crap around the exhaust valves, so I guess the heads are gonna have to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 89TurboV6

Ok i was scraping the gasket off and I knocked a...

Ok i was scraping the gasket off and I knocked a chunk off the exhaust crossover and it fell down the passage. Is this going to cause a problem? where does the exhaust crossover go to the exhaust...
Forum: Carburetors
12-08-2003, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By 89TurboV6

I got the intake holes filed to fit but it looks...

I got the intake holes filed to fit but it looks like it may have problems sealing since they dont have a flat surface to clamp down on. Is it alright to just torque them down? Suggestions.
Forum: Electronics
12-08-2003, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By 89TurboV6

Autometer oil sender?

I was looking through some old posts the other day and one of them said that the autometer oil pressure sending unit will not work with our cars. Is this true?
Forum: Carburetors
12-03-2003, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By 89TurboV6

plug for performer rpm

What type of plug do I need to put in the manifold? Im talking about the hole to the right of the t-stat housing the opposite hole leads to the heater core. Also what type of plug do I need for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2003, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 89TurboV6

More towards the middle.

More towards the middle.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 89TurboV6

Ok I think I have a problem here. On the...

Ok I think I have a problem here. On the passenger side of the lifter valley there is build ups of sludge on the walls and in the lifter bores but none on the drivers side. What is causing this and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-02-2003, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By 89TurboV6

Big Block Hood Clearance

I was wondering if anyone was running a performer rpm intake and 14x3 aircleaner under a big block hood from ascd?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 89TurboV6

five7kid thanks for all your help your really...

five7kid thanks for all your help your really helping my project along.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 89TurboV6

Cleaning for intake swap

I have taken off my old lg4 intake and I am ready to clean up the block for the performer rpm. This is my first intake swap and I need someone to walk me through the clean up and pre cautions so I...
Forum: Carburetors
11-30-2003, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By 89TurboV6

I don't know if you misunderstod me or if I...

I don't know if you misunderstod me or if I misunderstod you but I mean my car has a m/c solenoid but no computer. Do you mean the power piston is controling the m/c solenoid? There is a red wire...
Forum: Carburetors
11-29-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By 89TurboV6

Whats everyone running for a fuel pressure guage...

Whats everyone running for a fuel pressure guage on the q-jet?
Forum: Carburetors
11-29-2003, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By 89TurboV6

m/c solednoid

I read in a rochester carb book that the computer powers on and off the m/c soleinoid so what is controling it in my non-cc q-jet? How do replace the air valve tension spring I think I distorted...
Forum: Carburetors
11-27-2003, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By 89TurboV6

whats a jrell

whats a jrell
Forum: Carburetors
11-26-2003, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By 89TurboV6

86 manifold on 87 how?

Just like the subjects says. I remeber reading that you need change the bolt angle?
Forum: Exhaust
11-16-2003, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By 89TurboV6

2.5" or 3"

Im going to be buying a set of 1 5/8 headmans and the matching y-pipe. I know the y-pipe collector is 2.5" pipe, should I get a 2.5" super turbo or go for the 3" hooker?

The car is a lg4 with...
Forum: Electronics
11-16-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By 89TurboV6

Ok that makes more sense. I guess when I get the...

Ok that makes more sense. I guess when I get the harness I can figure out what needs to be done as far as wiring.
Forum: Electronics
11-15-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By 89TurboV6

I thought the fan and injectors where all part of...

I thought the fan and injectors where all part of the same wiring harness. I plan on taking everything from the car: fuel system from the tank to the injectors, tpi setup, harness, ecm, and dual...
Forum: Electronics
11-15-2003, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By 89TurboV6

ttt

ttt
Forum: Carburetors
11-15-2003, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

Thanks for all the help Damon and Kanuck.

Thanks for all the help Damon and Kanuck.
Forum: Cooling
11-15-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By 89TurboV6

Ok Im getting really confused now. Can someone...

Ok Im getting really confused now. Can someone explain where the sensors for the cooling system are in my car . I have a haynes manual but it is for american cars with cc-carbs. The only thing I can...
Forum: Carburetors
11-15-2003, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

Can anyone suggest a t-stat housing that has a...

Can anyone suggest a t-stat housing that has a place for the temp sensor that connects to the m/c because I cant reuse my stock one cause it has the EFE TVS in it which is soon to be not there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2003, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By 89TurboV6

how much lift can lg4 heads handle?

Im going to add a holley intake to my lg4 and since i have the intake off I figured id do a cam swap and a new timing chain. The car has 194,000km on it but has solid compression across all...
Forum: Electronics
11-14-2003, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By 89TurboV6

I have a 87 camaro. The car only has an...

I have a 87 camaro. The car only has an alternator and a power steering pump and is a v-belt setup. Will I have to do anything to my stock wiring like the guages or is the computer wired with only...
Forum: Carburetors
11-14-2003, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

Sorry about that I edit it about 6 times. :D ...

Sorry about that I edit it about 6 times. :D
The trans switch locks up the torque converter when the engine reaches a certain speed.
Forum: Electronics
11-14-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By 89TurboV6

carb to tpi

I plan over winter to change my car from a non-cc q-jet to a tpi system. But I have hit a couple snags in my thought process. My car is a 87 lg4 auto and I plan on using the complete fuel injection...
Forum: Carburetors
11-14-2003, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

Where would I connect the trans converter switch?...

Where would I connect the trans converter switch?

Edit: On a side note can I spray carb cleaner in the m/c cause I pulled out the connector and it is covered in black crud? also where can i get...
Forum: Electronics
11-13-2003, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By 89TurboV6

Sorry I guess I wasn't clear in my post, I meant...

Sorry I guess I wasn't clear in my post, I meant to ask if it would fit Im sure it would but just wanted to be sure. I guess I could always take it back if it didn't fit.
Forum: Carburetors
11-13-2003, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

I want everything except the pcv gone. Now what...

I want everything except the pcv gone. Now what do I do about the fuel line to the vapor canister? I read that some guys just cap it off, is this safe to do? How and where do I hook up the vacuum...
Forum: Carburetors
11-13-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

Well heres the diagram for others that might be...

Well heres the diagram for others that might be checking this post out.
Forum: Carburetors
11-13-2003, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By 89TurboV6

non-cc qjet diagram

I have a diagram I made in microsoft paint(don't laugh) and I can't attach it cause it is to big can someone help me out here.

Im planning on eliminating the emissions stuff when i add my 87+...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-13-2003, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,966
Posted By 89TurboV6

llvll4l2c91350 you have the exact setup i was...

llvll4l2c91350 you have the exact setup i was looking for. Did you have any problems with the 8.5 wires fitting in the looms?

Edit: Those wire looms are the top mount right?:huh:
Forum: Cooling
11-12-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By 89TurboV6

I looked on jets site at the switches and t-stats...

I looked on jets site at the switches and t-stats and it doesn't state which temp they are. Also does the computer in carbed cars have anything to do with the fan switch? I live in canada and are...
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By 89TurboV6

Accel Cap+MSD Coil

Im thinking of getting a new coil in cap accel HEI distributer. I was wondering if anyone has used an accel cap with a msd GM coil in it? or do I have to be the test mule.

Thanks Mike
Forum: Canadian Region
11-11-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 346
Important/Useful : any vancouverites out there
Views: 27,218
Posted By 89TurboV6

New Wesminster here. Once I get my licencse back...

New Wesminster here. Once I get my licencse back ill come to a meet.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
11-11-2003, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By 89TurboV6

Links not working for me?:(

Links not working for me?:(
Forum: Cooling
11-11-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By 89TurboV6

ttt

ttt
Forum: Cooling
11-09-2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By 89TurboV6

There should be some way to set up the cooling...

There should be some way to set up the cooling system so it doesn't fluctuate. How do the new cars all keep a steady temp?Anyone else?

Edit: By the way nice car sweets10v8, I used to have a 89...
Forum: Cooling
11-09-2003, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By 89TurboV6

Steady Temp?

Im going to installed a new t-stat/ temp switch in my 87 lg4 non cc q-jet with single electric fan and was wondering what is the best t-stat/ temp switch to use. The car has no cooling problems. On...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-05-2003, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By 89TurboV6

Thanks for the quick response. I figured it had...

Thanks for the quick response. I figured it had something to do with vaccum
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