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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By v8nate92RS

Thanks for the replies fellas. I went out...

Thanks for the replies fellas. I went out tonight and put the dipstick in, wiped it off, and repated this about 5 times and now it comes out without any streaks at all, just good looking oil. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2005, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By v8nate92RS

Could it be condesation from the cold weather? I...

Could it be condesation from the cold weather? I mean, its not a ton, just streaks on the bottom part of the dipstick. The car is running normal, no smoking, only 89K miles, and I'm supposed to be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2005, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By v8nate92RS

White stuff on dipstick???

Hey guys, about 1500 miles after my last oil change when I pulled out the dipstick to check the oil I find a white streak of stuff on the bottom of the dipstick mixed in the oil. The rest of the oil...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-20-2005, 07:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By v8nate92RS

You need to face the facts man, the L03 is not a...

You need to face the facts man, the L03 is not a performance engine in any form. It is a reliable V8 that gets good gas mileage. It will take a little trial and error to realize that modding this...
Forum: TBI
10-20-2005, 07:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 998
Posted By v8nate92RS

Oh ok, so you're talking about the black piece...

Oh ok, so you're talking about the black piece that the plugs into coil. I thought you were talking about the Electronic Spark Control on the firewall...maybe I should replace both and see what...
Forum: TBI
10-20-2005, 04:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 998
Posted By v8nate92RS

My car does this too, especially when going WOT...

My car does this too, especially when going WOT above 3000rpm. My AC Declo plugs, MSD wires, cap, rotor, and coil are all good. I think it might be my module, where is that located again?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
08-27-2005, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By v8nate92RS

Good rebuild shops in MD?

I will probably be looking to rebuild my little 305 soon and am looking for recommendations of a good shop/dealer. I live in Frederick County, MD and would appreciate any advice on rebuild shops.
Forum: TBI
08-26-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By v8nate92RS

Thanks for the reply. My car only has 84K...

Thanks for the reply. My car only has 84K original miles on it. The knock it has is only noticable at idle, and both mechanics I've had look at it say it could be a rod, bearing, or something else....
Forum: TBI
08-26-2005, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By v8nate92RS

Gas mileage w/SR Torquers & LT1 Cam??

Right now I'm using my RS as my daily driver. It has a bottom end knock and although I have done the mods listed in my sig as well as rebuilt the TBI unit and replaced ALL sensors my car still...
Forum: TBI
08-10-2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 987
Posted By v8nate92RS

Don't forget to put ATF, yes Auto Tranny Fluid on...

Don't forget to put ATF, yes Auto Tranny Fluid on the O-rings when you install them. The Rebuild Kit should tell you to do this, but it is crucial for proper sealing and longevity of the O-rings.
Forum: TBI
08-06-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,523
Posted By v8nate92RS

My Camaro is for the most part, my daily driver. ...

My Camaro is for the most part, my daily driver. I drive it to work exclusively, but it is 43 highway miles one-way, so its not much wear and tear. I work 12-hour shifts so I only work 4 days one...
Forum: TBI
07-22-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By v8nate92RS

Great deal man! I thought my deal was good when...

Great deal man! I thought my deal was good when I got my 68K original mile 1992 RS Hard Top 5speed L03 for $3700 off Ebay! Your car looks a lot cleaner than mine was when I got it too! Have fun...
Forum: TBI
07-14-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By v8nate92RS

To follow up on my original post, I changed my...

To follow up on my original post, I changed my base timing back to 0* and man what a difference. It runs out strong and doesn't hesitat at WOT like it did at 2* advance. I am betting I see better...
Forum: TBI
07-11-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By v8nate92RS

Any proof that advancing base timing on L03 is worth it?

After reading lots of posts on timing, I am wondering if it really does anything to these 305 TBI engines. As someone stated in a post somewhere on here, the cars are set at 0* base from the factory...
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,845
Posted By v8nate92RS

I'll say it again, the 3" 80 series with the...

I'll say it again, the 3" 80 series with the American Thunder cat-back is plenty loud on my daily driven RS. I guess most people that say it isn't loud enough are like you, used to open straight...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2005, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,757
Posted By v8nate92RS

Hmm, well I guess my "jokemaster" system should...

Hmm, well I guess my "jokemaster" system should be falling apart now that it has been on for 2 years...my whole system is still shiney aluminun including the muffler. No bronze color, no rust,...
Forum: Exhaust
07-06-2005, 01:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,757
Posted By v8nate92RS

Stage20, I wasn't even responding to what...

Stage20,

I wasn't even responding to what you wrote, I was writing to the author of this thread. I put my personal opinion in my response on purpose. I was saying that everyone has their...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-05-2005, 03:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By v8nate92RS

Nice find bro, have fun, be safe, and take care...

Nice find bro, have fun, be safe, and take care of her!
Forum: Exhaust
07-05-2005, 03:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,353
Posted By v8nate92RS

You are no longer emissions legal. Effects are...

You are no longer emissions legal. Effects are probably non-existent to minimal as far as it messing with the performance of the engine.
Forum: Exhaust
07-04-2005, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,757
Posted By v8nate92RS

Sorry to say it, BUT, you won't find anything but...

Sorry to say it, BUT, you won't find anything but personal opinions on here. For some reason, a lot of people at TG.Org really have a dislike of anything Flowmaster. Personally, I think nothing...
Forum: Exhaust
07-02-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,353
Posted By v8nate92RS

You are quite right.

You are quite right.
Forum: Exhaust
07-01-2005, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,353
Posted By v8nate92RS

Yes, and works together with EGR to reduce...

Yes, and works together with EGR to reduce emissions.
Forum: TBI
07-01-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By v8nate92RS

Yeah, like the other guys said, and even if you...

Yeah, like the other guys said, and even if you do go crazy with the revs, you likely won't do any real damage because you will float the valves.
Forum: Exhaust
07-01-2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,353
Posted By v8nate92RS

If your car came with a stock cat that has the...

If your car came with a stock cat that has the air tube, you will need to buy an aftermarket cat with the air tube if you want to stay emissions legal. It is part of the A.I.R. system that...
Forum: Exhaust
07-01-2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 883
Posted By v8nate92RS

Yep, what I said and what he said.:thumbsup:

Yep, what I said and what he said.:thumbsup:
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 883
Posted By v8nate92RS

No worries bro!

Hey man, don't fret, you've got the right system, you just need to get a 3" cat and have an exhaust shop fit your cat to your stock y-pipe with a reducer. I bought the direct replacement 3" Catco...
Forum: Exhaust
06-28-2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By v8nate92RS

First off, slow down and type so we can fully...

First off, slow down and type so we can fully understand you. Second, your Camaro will NEVER sound like a 5.0 Mustang. If you want that sound you'll have to buy a 5.0 Mustang. The Mustang has true...
Forum: Exhaust
06-28-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,845
Posted By v8nate92RS

I do not think that any 80-series mufflers are...

I do not think that any 80-series mufflers are 3-Chamber. The American Thunder systems are supposed to come with 2-Chamber mufflers exclusively. I have the American Thunder system that is 3" all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By v8nate92RS

How cruddy is the power brake line supposed to be?

I swapped my intake manifold last year to an Edelbrock Performer TBI and cleaned everything from the TBI unit to the power brake booster tube. Well, I took the booster tube out of the intake...
Forum: Exhaust
06-11-2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 913
Posted By v8nate92RS

It says on their site that it comes with the...

It says on their site that it comes with the cross flow 80-series muffler...but yeah, ALL of the American Thunder Flowmaster cat-back systems come with the 80-series cross flow. The Force II systems...
Forum: Car Audio
06-09-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,678
Posted By v8nate92RS

Why would you never twist, solder, and tape? ...

Why would you never twist, solder, and tape? This is only speaker wire, no power wires involved.
Forum: Car Audio
06-09-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,678
Posted By v8nate92RS

Do I have to solder speaker wire?

I bought a couple pioneer 4x6 and the terminals on them are a bit smaller than the ones on the Polks I had in there. So, my adapters won't fit the pioneers. Can I just cut the terminals off the...
Forum: Exhaust
06-09-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,845
Posted By v8nate92RS

Ultimately, its your decision, but hell, my 3"...

Ultimately, its your decision, but hell, my 3" American Thunder Cat-back sounds great on my RS!
Forum: Exhaust
06-09-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By v8nate92RS

Just Do It!

I don't know but something MUST be wrong if "Tranny" has to roll down his windows to hear his Flowmaster 80. They take a little bit to "burn in" but mine sounded great right away. Bottom line is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By v8nate92RS

Thanks Josh, yeah I know the proper way to check...

Thanks Josh, yeah I know the proper way to check my oil. It will always come out with oil all over it, no matter what. I have an open element, with a breather on one side and the PCV on the other. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2005, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By v8nate92RS

Dang dipstick tube...

Does anyone else have trouble getting a good oil reading? Everytime that I try to check my oil level it comes out with oil all over the length of the stick.
Forum: Body
06-05-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,462
Posted By v8nate92RS

That's a sweet ride man, the rust is very...

That's a sweet ride man, the rust is very fixable. I was freaked out when I bought my '92 RS through Ebay. I had only seen pics of it, and they looked good, but still, it was sight unseen. It was...
Forum: TBI
05-31-2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By v8nate92RS

Sorry man, I thought you were referring to the...

Sorry man, I thought you were referring to the exhaust manifold. Yeah, stock 305 and 350 intakes are direct swap. :doh:
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2005, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By v8nate92RS

Good clip Cadillac, I need to get...

Good clip Cadillac,

I need to get around to taking a clip of my 3" Flowmaster system on the L03 in my Camaro. Mine sounds really good, I get compliments on it all the time. Sounds good at...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2005, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By v8nate92RS

Stock your car comes with 2 1/4" piping from the...

Stock your car comes with 2 1/4" piping from the y-pipe all the way back. If you are measuring something other than this, it must be a replacement pipe. Also, if you have a pipe smaller than this...
Forum: TBI
05-25-2005, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,288
Posted By v8nate92RS

Sounds like a vaccum leak...double check around...

Sounds like a vaccum leak...double check around the TBI unit where it meets the manifold and make sure you don't have a leak there. Also, double check to make sure you are not leaking around your...
Forum: TBI
05-25-2005, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By v8nate92RS

The L03 stock manifold is smaller than a stock...

The L03 stock manifold is smaller than a stock L98 manifold. Get some headers...
Forum: TBI
05-23-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By v8nate92RS

30+ MPG is amazing, I would have to see it to...

30+ MPG is amazing, I would have to see it to believe it. I drive my car daily 44 miles one-way to work. Most all of it is highway and I average 75 MPH. I have my timing advanced 2*, run 89...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 305
Posted By v8nate92RS

SPEC Stage 1

I am looking to replace my clutch and was looking at the SPEC Stage 1. I am not looking for a race clutch or anything, I only have an L03. I am looking for a good daily driving clutch that is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-22-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By v8nate92RS

My t-5 Camaro makes a lot of whirring and...

My t-5 Camaro makes a lot of whirring and whinning noises in 1st, 2cd, and 3rd especially. It shifts good though, no sticking or jamming. I need a new clutch, flexplate, and throwout bearing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By v8nate92RS

Grizzly, That is not low oil pressure, that...

Grizzly,

That is not low oil pressure, that is normal. Now, anybody that has had a rod or bearing knock/noise, what exactly did it sound like? Could you hear it throughout the RPM range or just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2005, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By v8nate92RS

Thanks for the reply man. Yeah, this has been...

Thanks for the reply man. Yeah, this has been eating at me since I bought the car. Its very strange, I can only hear it at idle or near idle, when I rev the car or under normal driving I don't hear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By v8nate92RS

Ahhh, no comments?

Ahhh, no comments?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2005, 05:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By v8nate92RS

Confirmed noise coming from bottom end...

I had my 77K mile 305 TBI Camaro in the shop yesterday for them to put in my Jet Fan Switch and Thermostat. They also replaced my whacky oil pressure unit. Ever since I got the car it has had a...
Forum: TBI
05-10-2005, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By v8nate92RS

The fuel pressure on our TBI systems is really...

The fuel pressure on our TBI systems is really only relieved through the removal of your gas cap. You should hear hissing everytime you remove it. You are right, there is no fuse as it says in the...
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