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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Dragons91RS

sorry for the double post of the same topic, my...

sorry for the double post of the same topic, my daughter came in right after I posted and must have done some thing.

mods please remove one of the post's.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2004, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Dragons91RS

sorry for the double post of the same topic, my...

sorry for the double post of the same topic, my daughter came in right after I posted and must have done some thing.

mods please remove one of the post's.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Dragons91RS

That I understand, but the M1-202 and its now...

That I understand, but the M1-202 and its now replacemt are the only Mobil filters my Autozone list to fit the SBC.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2004, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Dragons91RS

oil filter ? (not the usual)

I went to autozone today to get the stuff to change my oil.
I usualy only use Mobil 1 for both.
when looking for the filter M1-202 I couldnt find it or the tag on the shelf for it.
I went up to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2004, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Dragons91RS

oil filter ? (not the usual)

I went to autozone today to get the stuff to change my oil.
I usualy only use Mobil 1 for both.
when looking for the filter M1-202 I couldnt find it or the tag on the shelf for it.
I went up to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2004, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By Dragons91RS

that brings me to another ? I have owned this...

that brings me to another ?
I have owned this car for a year and a half it has almost 200,000 miles on it. I know nothing about its history. if I change the fluid in the rear is there any thing that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-20-2004, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By Dragons91RS

well I went ahead and changed the fluid and...

well I went ahead and changed the fluid and filter this afternoon.
so far so good. I took it out and romped on it a bit and it is shifting alot better. when aggressivly downshifting it will go to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-19-2004, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By Dragons91RS

fluid filter change? or rebuild?

hopefully you all can help.
a couple of months ago my trany started to act a little wierd.
when driving normal every thing is just fine,the trany smoothly upshifts and if I gently give more gas it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-10-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Dragons91RS

nope, no one was in the car when the alignment...

nope, no one was in the car when the alignment was done, or the readings were taken. I was standing right there. the guy connected the stuff to the wheels turned the computer on programed in what car...
Forum: TBI
01-10-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By Dragons91RS

Lo3 heads and porting. can it be done

First I know the Lo3 heads are crap and not thought of as worth the time, but would port and polishing them a bit help any?

reason I ask is at this point in time I just can not afford a set of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-10-2004, 01:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Dragons91RS

replaced them when all the steering components...

replaced them when all the steering components were replaced. :D
Im glad to. they were a pain in the a$$ to replace with that crapy press from autozone.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-10-2004, 01:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Dragons91RS

funny you say that. from what I can tell the...

funny you say that. from what I can tell the strut mount bearing is bad on the drivers side. I get a pop/bump from that side when turning very sharply and it can not be associated to any thing else...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-07-2004, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Dragons91RS

got an alignment today. the specs they set it to...

got an alignment today. the specs they set it to are as follows.
L/R
camber -0.1/1.0
caster 3.7/4.2
toe 0.00/0.00
cross camber -1.1
cross caster -0.5
total toe 0.01
set back 0.04
it's seems...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-05-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Dragons91RS

whats this do??

does this coil for the airbag in the steering coulmn do any thing else?

if not is it safe to throw it out since I disconnected all the air bag stuff when I replaced my steering wheel?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-04-2004, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Dragons91RS

steering prob, cant figure out PLEASE HELP!

Im having a problem with my steering that is driving me nuts trying to figure it out, and causing me to be leary of driving my car.
this just started in the past week.

at 30mph or below. the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-24-2003, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By Dragons91RS

steering stiffined after new steering wheel

I got an aftermarket steering wheel today, and installed it.
wierd thing is my steering stiffined up greatly.
with my factory wheel there was some play in the steering(gear box down is all new). I...
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2003, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 976
Posted By Dragons91RS

the 11102's have a y pipe also, it is just sold...

the 11102's have a y pipe also, it is just sold seperatly for $89.95, which is actulay cheaper than buying the 16102 header y-pipe combo for $210.

so if Im right what it comes down to is...
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 976
Posted By Dragons91RS

Flowtech header ??

Im looking to get headers real soon, and Iwas looking at the flowtech's since they are a reasonable price and should be more than enough for my 305.

Im having a problem thow. there are 2 diffrent...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-01-2003, 02:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By Dragons91RS

minor gearbox adjustment needed?

I have a little bit of play in my steering, that seems to be an equal ammont in both directions.
first I'll go ahead and let you all know every thing from the gearbox down(including the gearbox) is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2003, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By Dragons91RS

yes its the Camaro in my sig. and I do have a...

yes its the Camaro in my sig. and I do have a problem with the vats keeping the car from starting every now and then.
so I guess that code is from the vats problem then.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2003, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By Dragons91RS

code 32 and 53

Im getting codes 32 and 53.
I know 32 is the EGR. Ive got that code since the day I got the car.
Im getting 53 every now and then also. which is
Over voltage condition
OR Exhaust...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,826
Posted By Dragons91RS

I know running rich can cause it. mine has done...

I know running rich can cause it. mine has done it since the day I got it.
also mine will shoot aprox 4 inch flames out of the exhaust manifolds if I remove the bolts plugging where the air tubes...
Forum: TBI
11-23-2003, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By Dragons91RS

I very well may look into those. anyone have any...

I very well may look into those. anyone have any idea about what a pair would cost from a junkyard?
Forum: TBI
11-21-2003, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By Dragons91RS

cought my own mistake. that cam will not...

cought my own mistake.

that cam will not work with those heads on the 305 due to it having smaller than a 4" bore. the cam has to much lift. so I need to eather come up with a dif cam, or dif...
Forum: TBI
11-21-2003, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By Dragons91RS

ok what about this cam. Performer RPM;...

ok what about this cam.

Performer RPM; Camshaft Kit; Small Block Chevy; Hydraulic; 1500 To 6500 RPM; Valve Lift Intake .539; Exhaust .548; 87-92 Chevy Small Block. EDL part #2204(Im sure its a...
Forum: TBI
11-21-2003, 12:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By Dragons91RS

ok the description at summit says noting about...

ok the description at summit says noting about flat tappet. what exactly is the dif between what the Camaro has and the flat tappet? also I did a quick search for flat tappet and several people are...
Forum: TBI
11-21-2003, 12:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By Dragons91RS

according to Summit that is a hydraulic cam made...

according to Summit that is a hydraulic cam made for the 305-350 TBI and LG-4 that doesnt require any changes to the computer, and will idle well. also I figured it would be ok with the stock heads....
Forum: TBI
11-20-2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By Dragons91RS

mild daily driver LO3 build up ??'s

Im in the planning stage of my LO3 build up. Im trying to figure out cost and what to expect down the road as things are done.

my goal is to have a mild, but respectable daily driven LO3.
so far...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2003, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 471
Posted By Dragons91RS

for winter tires on a 3rd gen I recomend getting...

for winter tires on a 3rd gen I recomend getting a pair of studed tires for the rear. some friends of mine when I lived in WVa had a pair they put on when it would snow real bad and never had...
Forum: TBI
11-19-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,122
Posted By Dragons91RS

Ive tryed making this cable 3 times and it never...

Ive tryed making this cable 3 times and it never worked for me.
is it that it just wont work with a regular desktop PC?
or does a desktop PC not provide the 12v power source needed?
I tryed using...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 490
Posted By Dragons91RS

why do we not think of the simple stuff first...

why do we not think of the simple stuff first :doh:

any way glad to hear you figured out what it was. but keep an eye on the wire that was corroded, it could easly have problems again.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 490
Posted By Dragons91RS

when my fuseable link burned up nothing on my car...

when my fuseable link burned up nothing on my car worked. every thing just shut down. no lights, no door chime, nothing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 490
Posted By Dragons91RS

I had a problem just like this with my Firebird,...

I had a problem just like this with my Firebird, only mine went down wile driving.
check the fuseable links at the starter like rustydawg said. that is what turned out to be my problem.

the easy...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-12-2003, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 825
Posted By Dragons91RS

Mine does that too. all my steering components...

Mine does that too. all my steering components are new so I have no idea what it could be.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2003, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By Dragons91RS

Thanx for the replys. :hail: it helps alot...

Thanx for the replys. :hail:
it helps alot since Im trying to figure out if this car is a loss, or with a little work be an ok daily driver.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-05-2003, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By Dragons91RS

car will not start in park

ok first this is NOT my car.

A friend of mine is looking to buy an 89 Camaro from a guy he works with, but it has a few problems.
the one that concerns him the most is the car will not start in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By Dragons91RS

will bad springs affect steering?

a few months ago I replaced all of my steering components from the gearbox down. I got my alignment done afterwords, but my steering still does not seem right.
my car is very floaty, and I can feel...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2003, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 825
Posted By Dragons91RS

assuming your problem is the ball joint. the...

assuming your problem is the ball joint.
the ball joint it's self is about $20 depending on where you buy it.
as stated befor, it is a must to use a ball joint press to remove the old one and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2003, 09:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 883
Posted By Dragons91RS

Re: Re: how to switch from power hatch -> slam hatch?

my 85 bird had a non-power hatch. I think all the way up it depended on the perticular package the car had.



My hatch motor went out a couple of months ago. the way I had rigged it the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2003, 02:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By Dragons91RS

this is a common problem with 3rd gens. the stock...

this is a common problem with 3rd gens. the stock tach's are total crap and go out. mine is real bad. at 60mph my stock tach shows 4000 RPM(has been getting worse recently) my actual engine rpm at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2003, 01:52 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,289
Posted By Dragons91RS

my 91 has 193,000+ miles on her. she runs good...

my 91 has 193,000+ miles on her. she runs good and I dont hesitate one second to get on it.
I floor it constantly, do burn outs with it, and do an occasional break stand(its the easy way to impress...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By Dragons91RS

how hard would it be to clean up and rebuild the...

how hard would it be to clean up and rebuild the heads my self?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2003, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By Dragons91RS

worn cam, performance loss?

I was thinking today, and just out of curiosity was wondering. how worn would a stock roller cam be after 193,000 miles? also how much performance loss would there be due to it.

Im realy kind of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2003, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By Dragons91RS

fact is the stock tach's in these cars are crap...

fact is the stock tach's in these cars are crap in the first place. just go get an aftermarket tach and have the ease of mind you are getting accurate readings.
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-16-2003, 11:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 686
Posted By Dragons91RS

I agree. my reason for suggesting this was to...

I agree. my reason for suggesting this was to make it a little easer in helping people, esp new members. not to cause problems for the admin, and mod's.

One thing is for sure. no one can say the...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-16-2003, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 686
Posted By Dragons91RS

I was just going to mention some thing about...

I was just going to mention some thing about that. with the info I suggested a user like himself can disable sig's, but still be able to see the members car info.
also one of my main reasons for...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-15-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 686
Posted By Dragons91RS

displayed member info sugestion

out of desperation I just joined a MB using the exact same fourm prog as our own TGO to help a friend fix a car.
just so happened they have a neat little set up for the member info that is displayed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2003, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,719
Posted By Dragons91RS

this must be a problem these cars have. I just...

this must be a problem these cars have.
I just recently got mine working.
if when you pull the lever in the car is stays pulled out do like Air_Adam said. pull up on the hood above the lights. with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2003, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 564
Posted By Dragons91RS

sorry for the screw up! my bad :doh: I thought...

sorry for the screw up! my bad :doh: I thought all 91-92 had those wheels.
kinda cool finding out I got the Z28 suspension thoe.
ya learn some thing new every day.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2003, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 564
Posted By Dragons91RS

here is a better pic of what wheels should be on...

here is a better pic of what wheels should be on your car.
if you didnt change them id personaly wonder why they were changed.

and sorry for the OT
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