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Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-31-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Vroom Vroom - 92 Modded Camaro

I could easily get a lot more money by parting it out. I just do not have the time. Does anyone feel that my negotiating price is too high? Even if you wanted some solid and performance parts for...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-29-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Vroom Vroom - 92 Modded Camaro

Here's an updated add:


For Sale: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition

I am asking $6900, no trades. I have put my heart and soul into this car over the past years. I am also the second...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-28-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Vroom Vroom - 92 Modded Camaro

:lookhere: Put a lot of hours and effort into this car and It has way over $11,000 invested. This is a FAST car which will easily run a 12.20 or lower in the 1/4 mile.

Exterior = Polo Green...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-25-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Vortec 350 + LPE 74216 cam + HSR am I even close?

I have a similar setup... Let me know how that is going for you. What is your FP set at and what is your inj. constant? I'll compare that /w my timing table when i get back to college later.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-11-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 254
Posted By Dirtbik3r

need t-56 (not bare)

Looking for a t-56 out of a 93-97 f-body. I need the Master/slave cylinders, lt1 flywheel, and shifter assembly. my email is:

dirtbik3r@hotmail.com
Forum: TPI
05-22-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,953
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: What size injectors do i need 89 350 IROC?

you're not gonna be gaining hp from just swapping injectors. Sometimes, injectors that are too big will hurt performance. ...and hypertech = trash

hp is gained by letting more air into the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Tick,tick,tick?

injectors tick, loose rocker arms will tick, exhaust leaks will tick, and even a spark plug wire arcing to a ground outside of the combustion chamber... What is your oil pressure??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: I think i have a vented gas cap, is this hurting anything?

Even with newer obdII monitored evap systems, they still uses a vented cap as a backup. See if the smell is coming from around the canister also.
Forum: Electronics
05-20-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: no power to accessories!

alright, found it. It was the fuse on the neer pass side fender. It had corrosion on it.
Forum: Electronics
05-20-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: no power to accessories!

With the fuse out, only one pin of the fuse holder should have power...(open circuit voltage) I even tried putting in a different fuse and it didn't work. And they arn't blowing which means most...
Forum: Electronics
05-20-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By Dirtbik3r

no power to accessories!

What doesn't work?

cigar lighter
dome light
instrument cluster lights
headlight switch
power hatch release

I understand all these are wired through the acc fuse. Which I just checked and...
Forum: TPI
05-09-2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Wont Idle until warmed up

So it is running better in closed loop... I don't think your o2 sensor is taking to long to heat up because open loop doesnt cause a poor idle. Is it throwing any DTC's? Do you have a misfire?
Forum: DIY PROM
05-09-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,916
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Datalogging with Wide Band

I have a 1227165 ECM (mass air flow) hooked up to a wbo2 through the tps2 pin. PM me if you need help. I've been doing a lot of dyno tuning lately with it.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-09-2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,190
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Grumpy has passed on

Oh my God..
Rest in Peace Bruce. You've inspired many.
Forum: Memorial Board
05-09-2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 13,143
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: Grumpy has passed on

Oh my God..
Rest in Peace Bruce. You've inspired many.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: timing chain question

Thanks for the info. I ordered the comp cams one and it should be here monday unless we get hammered with that bad nor'easter.



Can someone tell me if i have to buy an oil gallery plug and what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2007, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Re: timing chain question

I havnt heard the best reviews for comp cams timing chains. You sure it will hold up??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By Dirtbik3r

timing chain question

Will this timing chain fit my car?? Mod's are in signature.

CLO-9-3500TX9...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By Dirtbik3r

To Advance or Not Advance Valve Timing...

I got a new double roller set coming in the mail. Will it be worth my while to advance the valve timing a degree or two? The set comes with a few different one i think ranging from 2-6* advanced....
Forum: DIY PROM
02-19-2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,346
Posted By Dirtbik3r

I still cannot figure out where the extra timing...

I still cannot figure out where the extra timing is coming out of and I would really like to use my wideband hack with the apyp bin. Everey other bin or bin type works. I even tryed downloading the...
Forum: TPI
02-15-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Yes, that's one of the best ways. Vacuum tubing...

Yes, that's one of the best ways. Vacuum tubing is made of carbon which is conductive. The test light produces a great ground to arc from the vacuum tubing. Find out which plug wire doesn't cause a...
Forum: TPI
02-15-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Dirtbik3r

OBDI cars do not have a misfire monitor like all...

OBDI cars do not have a misfire monitor like all OBDII cars must. There is no Mp_Learn in the software to recognize the crankshaft profile. Start shorting out plugs to do a cylinder balance test....
Forum: TPI
02-05-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By Dirtbik3r

42 is est disconnect i think...

42 is est disconnect i think...
Forum: Electronics
02-04-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Replacing the ecm is very rare and should be the...

Replacing the ecm is very rare and should be the last step taken. I would start by jumpering the fuel pump test lead to a12v source. I'm pretty sure in most camaro's, u can do it at the aldl.
Forum: TPI
02-04-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Why couldnt you just rewire the fuel pump relay...

Why couldnt you just rewire the fuel pump relay to a 12v hot in run/start wire?
Forum: TPI
02-03-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Dirtbik3r

The bigger one is filtered air (in your case,...

The bigger one is filtered air (in your case, measured air) that leads into the passenger valve cover. The other smaller one is for the PCV valve which is on the drivers side valve cover.
Forum: TPI
02-03-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Dirtbik3r

This may help: Vin 8 and 7, Valve Spring...

This may help:

Vin 8 and 7, Valve Spring Dimensions
Free Length 1st step 2.03 in
Damper Spring 1.86 in
Installed Height Intake 1.7187 in
Exhaust 1.5937 in
Seated Pressuure ...
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By Dirtbik3r

It gonna be a red wire. I would rather see yolu...

It gonna be a red wire. I would rather see yolu take a few voltage drops and know for sure rather then guess it's a fusible link problem. I would see if you have 12v at the starter first. If you do,...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Dirtbik3r

I doubt all the injectors are intermitently...

I doubt all the injectors are intermitently failing during wet conditions. It sounds like an electrical problem. Take a test light and clip it to a good ground. Then take a water bottle and spray...
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By Dirtbik3r

It would still be the wire im talking about... I...

It would still be the wire im talking about... I think it would be branched off for a swap?
Forum: TPI
02-03-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By Dirtbik3r

I doubt it. The computer looks for a crank...

I doubt it. The computer looks for a crank reference signal from the "crankshaft position sensor" (pickup coil)inside the distributer. Before this signal leaves the distributer, it gets amplified....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By Dirtbik3r

You can easily verify this with a fuel pressure...

You can easily verify this with a fuel pressure volume test. Hook up a gage to the shrader valve and open the other end of the guage while the car is running. (Hook a hose to it) If the fuel fills up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By Dirtbik3r

To answer your first question, you can bench test...

To answer your first question, you can bench test the o2 sensor. Take it out and put it in a vice grip. Now take a torch and heat up the tip. You are now depriving the o2 sensor of oxygen. Take your...
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,719
Posted By Dirtbik3r

you need that oil pump slot...

you need that oil pump slot...
Forum: Electronics
02-02-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
Posted By Dirtbik3r

There is a chip in the key which must match a...

There is a chip in the key which must match a specific resistance with the antitheft module. If it matches, then the antitheft module supplies ground to the starter enabler relay. If the key doesnt...
Forum: Electronics
02-02-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Do you mean the power wire for the (primary)...

Do you mean the power wire for the (primary) coil? If so, that is fusible link B which is located at the lower RH Side of the engine near the starter.
Forum: TPI
02-02-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By Dirtbik3r

TPI is basically the wiring and switching grounds...

TPI is basically the wiring and switching grounds for the injectors. With this setup, it is almost identical to bank fire which fire an entire bank at once. What I think you're referring to is the...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By Dirtbik3r

I would say you're in the ballpark. But remember,...

I would say you're in the ballpark. But remember, that is bhp, not rwhp. You can always get rid of the EGR which degrades the efficiency of combustion in the combustion chamber to get out a few more...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By Dirtbik3r

My bet is that the tune sucks. Those aftermarket...

My bet is that the tune sucks. Those aftermarket tuning companies just jack up the timing which is not the right way to go about it. You can have 2 identical engine that require different timing. For...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By Dirtbik3r

I would think it depends on where and how, and...

I would think it depends on where and how, and how long they were stored. They may need some new O-rings but usually they will be fine. Bench test them and look at the pattern.
Forum: TPI
02-02-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,354
Posted By Dirtbik3r

You may have 2 relays. One is below the R/H side...

You may have 2 relays. One is below the R/H side of the instrument panel while the other is below the L/H side of the instrument panel. Hope this helps. If you are looking to use the fuel pump prime...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Did you check your timing and firing order?

Did you check your timing and firing order?
Forum: TPI
01-14-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Got it! Since I have an msd box and it splices in...

Got it! Since I have an msd box and it splices in between the distributer and coil, I used insulated connectors and heat shrinked them. But some how, water got inside them. I eptied the water out and...
Forum: TPI
01-14-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By Dirtbik3r

UPDATE: I woke up this morning. Grabbed my...

UPDATE:

I woke up this morning. Grabbed my spark tester. Hooked it up to the coil secondary wire, and cranked it over. I got swpark after about 3 seconds of cranking. I guess the ecm was figuring...
Forum: TPI
01-14-2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By Dirtbik3r

first bad idle, now no start

My engine has been acting up again lately... First it started with a surging idle for a month. And once in a while, the car idle would surge so far down the car would stall. But as of today, it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By Dirtbik3r

clanking sound on accel to sputtering on decel

What would cause a clanking sound from the rear of the engine over 2500 rpms to a sputter deleration. The noise is so loud it almost sounds like a nut flying around in the #7 combustion chamber. I...
Forum: TPI
12-07-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,688
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Ya I did. Car runs stronger and without knock....

Ya I did. Car runs stronger and without knock. Seems like these heads dont want a full 34SA at wot. But more like 30-32. I havn't lost a drop of oil and the pressure stays high. Also, the word about...
Forum: TPI
11-25-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,688
Posted By Dirtbik3r

A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look...

A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at the scrap metal I found under the valve covers. Also, check out the valve seal. I threw the others out. They were all ripped up pretty bad.
Forum: TPI
11-21-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,688
Posted By Dirtbik3r

That's definately how life goes. Problem was I...

That's definately how life goes. Problem was I got the crate in July '05 and did not get the engine in and running until january '06. College gets into the way like that. The dampeners that were in...
Forum: TPI
11-21-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,688
Posted By Dirtbik3r

Nope. They claim that the motor has a 6month...

Nope. They claim that the motor has a 6month warrantee and it's my problem and not theirs. I do not see how that's my fault. Am I the one who made valve adjustments, grinded down ring gaps, installed...
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