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Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-16-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,188
Posted By darkhorse91

1991 B4C $1000

I have to sell my 1991 B4C Camaro because I can't keep up with the maintenance it needs. This is a B4C as it is on the RPO sheet in the glove box and it still has the State of Idaho Department of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By darkhorse91

HELP! Stranded with a no start.

So I stopped for gas and my 91 B4C decided not to start. I'm writing this from my phone at the gas station. I'm pretty sure fuel is good at 47 Pei cranking and no throttle adjustments are helping. ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-15-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By darkhorse91

Expected improvement?

I'll start with my current best which was a 14.328@98.6MPH with a 22s 60' (I know I know, it's slow) but that was with a stuck RR caliper and cats that were dying. Since then I've replaced all 4...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-15-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,640
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

kmcn47, your signature quote is amazing! i love they live.

my three biggest holy **** monents:
#3: Airborne at 105ish. I lived at the top of a hill that was deserted. Went up full throttle in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By darkhorse91

embarrasing question

so I'm going to school for automotive technology so I took all of my tools to school but I need to pull the diverter valve to cat tube off of my camaro at home. Does anybody know what size bolt they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

I have three little letters that I like to throw in all the ford, dodge, import, and euro nut's faces. LSX.... that's all that needs to be said. new hemis are garbage compared to their namesake...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,963
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Underperforming 383

here's my 2 cents. On the 70s chevelles swapping from stock manifolds to headers was worth 90 hp easy. www.mufflex-performance.com should have what you need. i think last time I was poking around...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Cat. converter air pump line

the tube you're looking for goes down the back of the block on the passenger side and follows the exhaust from there. It is held on by a clamp that is bloted to either the back of the engine or head...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-04-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 844
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Best Tires for Idaho

Camaro305SB is 100% correct. I live in Boise and here's a couple exeriences: I had some all season tires (Toyo proxes zx4) on my rear and my 305 rs was sliding all over the place. This winter I had...
Forum: FAQ Board
06-04-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 75,331
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: This is what your AIR injection system looks like

So I just want to throw in my $.02 on the subject as my AIR Injection was removed before I got the car. I live in ID and I have never gotten a visual inspection, just hooked up ALDL and stuck the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-31-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By darkhorse91

Emissions help in ID

I failed an emissions test today based strictly on the visual inspection because the A.I.R. injection system was gone (that's how I bought the car) but I never received a visual inspection before...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-31-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Anyone here in Idaho?

I live in Boise.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-10-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,434
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: How many current or ex-ricers on here? dont lie!

i'll admit I kinda riced out my wife's car a bit. 2002 Hyundai Elantra with CAI and red grills. I hate white cars and that's what she has. her favorite color is red so I through some of that on...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-10-2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,688
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i am 17 have a heavy boot from a hick town i owned my camaro for 6 days...

wow. cascade crew is just like it always was. a bunch of dicks. dude don't let them bother you they treated me the same way when I was younger and first getting into these cars. admittedly...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-10-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Boise, ID Camaro show.

lol I just signed in to post this. here's my link. http://rpmprod.com/2011_ALL_CAMARO_SHOW.html
Forum: Electronics
05-03-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,857
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Flickering High beam head lights

check c100 connector at pin a2 for voltage (check the side coming from inside.) this is the green wire for the high beams. if you have close to battery voltage there your dimmer switch etc. is fine...
Forum: Electronics
05-03-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 34,904
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: C100 Connector Info

seriously this needs to be a sticky. i've spent 2 weeks looking for info on separating this connector. I had an instructor pulling the clips on the side saying that should release it and another...
Forum: Electronics
04-30-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By darkhorse91

some headlight conversion help.

i have a 91 B4C that has dual filament brights installed from the PO that do not work. after chasing a bad ground and feedback I've finally just decided to wire in a new harness with relays to avoid...
Forum: TPI
02-27-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: potential tuning needed?

oh and I forgot to mention I do have an afpr so fuel pressure could be boosted a tad
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-27-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: potential tuning needed?

edited to add some more pertinent information
Forum: TPI
02-27-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By darkhorse91

potential tuning needed?

So i have to get some valve work done soon. my l98 is jumping between 15-20"hg when i run a vacuum test. chances are I'm looking at either a bad valve, damaged seat, or carbon buildup. what I'm...
Forum: TPI
02-27-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,815
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: TPI air filter needed

that's a spectre filter. you can almost read the spectre logo coming down the seam on the filter. When I went to their application guide they only have the panel filters listed for tpi vehicles so...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-24-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By darkhorse91

potential tuning needed?

So i have to get some valve work done soon. my l98 is jumping between 15-20"hg when i run a vacuum test. chances are I'm looking at either a bad valve, damaged seat, or carbon buildup. what I'm...
Forum: Interior
11-12-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,342
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: seat belt ratchet issues

no pictures right now but i'll snap one in the light tomorrow. definitely no weight hanging off the end of the tab but i also see no way to attach one. everything looks like it is in it's original...
Forum: History / Originality
11-12-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,933
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: 3rd gen SS?

technically the 96-97 ss were slp modified z28s. they manage 20 more hp and some suspension tweaks but are not a true factory built ss. they're more like baldwin motion or yenko camaros from back...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-12-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,217
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: 3rd gen Cop cars

yeah the first car is definitely not a b4c. they never made any with t-tops and the package was available on 91-92 cars only but that looks like an 85-90 z28/iroc. i have an old idaho state police...
Forum: Interior
11-12-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,342
Posted By darkhorse91

seat belt ratchet issues

my drivers side seat belt is having issues coming out. it started with just a clicking sound as i pulled my belt out the other morning. i let the belt go back in and pulled it out again but this...
Forum: Interior
11-12-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,067
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Vents Not Blowing?

i'm pretty sure this is the problem i'm looking at right now. when the HVAC system is turned on i hear a hissing sound that seems to be coming from the control unit and i can only get a tiny amount...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 66,438
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Post pics of LSX swap third gens

seriously, why is this not a sticky?
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,670
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: ls swap popularity

you're finding lsx swaps in everything from 1st gen camaros to s-10s ranging from stock with vvt to carbed with a distributor coming out the front. there's even a block with lsx top end and sbc...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: why is it lean

are they pink or yellow orange? i have the yellow orange injectors (http://www.southbayfuelinjectors.com/TPi_Fuel_Injectors_AFPR-22lb_1985_1991_Chevy_Corvette_TPI_Design_lll.html) and they are 22#...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i think my engine died today

i got it fixed today. it still had the original control module in there that warned removal would void warranty. lol damn 20 year old electronics
Forum: TPI
08-07-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: capped pcv

i had 2 pcvs in my car when i got it and it ended up shooting oil out the dipstick and pushing out both of the valve cover gaskets. make sure you have one pcv and ccv to balnce each other out and...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i think my engine died today

so curious if anyone has had any trouble with the accel ignition control module (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACC-35370/) for 90-92 tpi cars. I hear accel is kind of hit or miss but is the only...
Forum: TPI
07-24-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i think my engine died today

so i cleared the codes today and tried seeing if i could get one to show up. no codes just keeps flashing the 12 for the diagnostic system. haven't had a chance to get a new ignition control module...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i think my engine died today

i was just looking into the ICM and think it might be going in the right direction. i did recently put in an msd streetfire coil and i hear coils can burn through modules. is it possible that the...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i think my engine died today

broke back into it today with an electrician friend of mine. still just getting the code 46 but we verified all of the vats systems are working properly according to the diagrams. car turns over...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: i think my engine died today

so I think i'm getting a code 46. when i pull the code it gives e the standard flashes 3 times then I get 4 flashes, pause, 6 flashes. if that is a 46 then it is vats but how would vats kill it...
Forum: TPI
06-23-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By darkhorse91

i think my engine died today

so i met my mom for lunch today and as I was driving home it started to overheat (damn manual fan switch installed by PO) didn't hit the red line but was pretty close. I hit the switch and it came...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2010, 01:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,199
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: XR270HR performance/driveability gains (losses?)

i would imagine the 268 being better overall. i mean it has higher lift, slightly less advertised duration, wider lsa, same price, and passes even cali emissions. I see no area in which the 270 is...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,009
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: 383 TPI Breathing issues

ahh man I thought you said it looked stock. siamesed runners≠look stock.

and just to reiterate. mini-ram is not tpi
Forum: TPI
06-05-2010, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: Anyone running an XFI268HR13 cam, timing question

yes comp does advance all of their standard cams 4* the xfi268 is set with a 109*intake centerline and a 113*LCA. if the cam was "straight up" it would have a 113* centerline. retarding and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,214
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: FUEL PUMP ACCESS PANEL

:yup::iagree::yup: everybody will hate you if you cut an access door
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-29-2010, 03:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,755
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: 5thgen taillight mod

first off, megan fox has big toes for thumbs and it just creeps me out. second I think the 5th gen tails would look awesome and maybe you could use BMW side markers (the triangular pointy ones) on...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: 305 tpi running hard

when i was experiencing similar issues i found trouble with injectors. also do a search for IAC while you're at it
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-25-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: I would just like to thank thirdgen.org

i'll second that. It has helped figure out issues with 2 camaros over the past 7 years or so
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,581
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: tbi VS carb

Torque is effected by cam selection, head size, and intake design. there is no real scenario in which a carb is better, just cheaper. FI is always going to be more efficient and peak engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,581
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: tbi VS carb

they should but I wouldn't do it. You'll be choking the engine and you can keep the FI with the heads from a 96. pretty much all SBC heads are the same except for a minor change in the bolt hole...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 996
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: looking for heads suggestions

vortec heads do not require FI, but the do require a specific intake manifold. Most edelbrock manifolds are now offered in a vortec configuration. As far as heads if you're not looking to spend...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,581
Posted By darkhorse91

Re: tbi VS carb

tbi generally provides better fuel economy and emissions but it really depends on what you want to use the car for and what is required to keep it legal. In most states you have to maintain TBI to...
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