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Forum:
Exhaust
07-19-2013, 09:51 PM
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magnaflow flowmaster or straight. please respond
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827
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: magnaflow flowmaster or straight. please respond
you need a muffler of some kind, on the v6 they all sound roughly the same in my opinion. May just want to use the summit performance muffler or dynomax and save a few bucks/
Forum:
Exhaust
07-19-2013, 09:47 PM
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9
Magnaflow 16450 y pipe questions
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3,581
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Magnaflow 16450 y pipe questions
One of the pipes will be like 2 inches short of the manifold on the passenger side for some reason on the 1990 if you use this setup. I saw a few complaints online...
what size pipe is this...
Forum:
Camaros for Sale
07-07-2013, 03:39 PM
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CANCEL
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1,288
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hitman0187
Re: 1987 iroc z28
also a lot of these "low mileage" 3rd gens are because they were constantly broken down or the mileage turned once or twice... carfax doesn't have accurate records for a lot if the older cars.
Forum:
Exhaust
07-07-2013, 03:36 PM
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Magnaflow 16450 y pipe questions
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3,581
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Magnaflow 16450 y pipe questions
thanks, I'm going to order this one. Just had too many times where the exact fit required all sorts of modifications...
Forum:
Camaros for Sale
07-05-2013, 08:02 PM
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23
CANCEL
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1,288
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: 1987 iroc z28
I would 1200 also... not bad deal for 70k
Forum:
Exhaust
07-05-2013, 07:28 PM
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Magnaflow 16450 y pipe questions
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3,581
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hitman0187
Magnaflow 16450 y pipe questions
Hey all the Y pipe on my 87 L98 has finally given up, I was going to use the walker direct fit y pipe when someone recommended the magnaflow 16450. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-16450
Are...
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 04:23 PM
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3
Trunk mounted battery, 2awg ?
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716
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Trunk mounted battery, 2awg ?
there are a lot of trunk mounted battery cars ( mostly european ) I haven't seen any using 00 wire. It wont hurt anything but def makes the project more expensive. If you have a high quality 1 or 2...
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 04:17 PM
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MSD Digital 6+ makes my idle flop
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691
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hitman0187
Re: MSD Digital 6+ makes my idle flop
try using a larger ground, I havent used an msd box on anything that was computer controlled but it sounds like its a ground or in the wire circuit keeping the cpu from controlling the timing. (...
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 04:13 PM
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Using LT1 Starter
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2,185
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hitman0187
Re: Using LT1 Starter
what you will want to do is push the starter so its straight up and down nearly and slide it back just a bit and watch your face because it accelerates through the pipes quickly. After struggling a...
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 04:08 PM
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86 Camaro rear hatch repair advice needed
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2,748
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: 86 Camaro rear hatch repair advice needed
rear hatches can be purchased at most junkyards for approx $50 and installed in under an hour. You would probably want to get it painted before installing it, cant see that being any more than$100...
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 04:04 PM
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11
Does this look like odometer rollback?
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2,559
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Does this look like odometer rollback?
its one way, but be aware new pedal covers can be bought really cheap from Help! at pep boys or autozone.
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 03:15 PM
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28
Complete engine wiring harness
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2,968
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Complete engine wiring harness
electronic issues can be frustrating to find unless you start in the right places and work logically, there is a chance that you can spend alot of time and money on a wire harness swap and still have...
Forum:
Electronics
12-04-2012, 03:10 PM
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Does this look like odometer rollback?
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2,559
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hitman0187
Re: Does this look like odometer rollback?
I would be extra cautious. I would also look at the seats and any buttons surrounding the driver. Ask how many owners and then ask why there is so little mileage if the current owner is long term. I...
Forum:
Electronics
10-23-2012, 11:44 AM
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5
85 Z28 With surge problem
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1,266
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: 85 Z28 With surge problem
hopefully it doesnt return. One of the downsides of this type of fix is you were not able to identify which fix was the one that made the difference. Anyway enjoy it.... when a car is 25+ years old a...
Forum:
Electronics
10-23-2012, 11:33 AM
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GM Ignition Module failures
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32,171
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: GM Ignition Module failures
The telltale sign that an ICM is bad is the car will either shut off or not start when its hot. There are supposedly tests that autozone can run to determine if a module is bad however I have had...
Forum:
Electronics
10-18-2012, 01:17 AM
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6
ign lock cylinder question
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1,022
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: ign lock cylinder question
you will also want to buy a steering wheel puller and the lock plate removal tool.... maybe rent it from autozone if they have it
Forum:
Electronics
10-15-2012, 01:07 PM
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behind dash wiring
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588
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: behind dash wiring
I think your best option may be to start taking the dashboard apart, may be the only way to have a clear view.
Forum:
Electronics
10-14-2012, 03:17 PM
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wire help on blower circuits
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867
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: wire help on blower circuits
confirmed, the c202 connector was shot. I must say its a useless connector in my opinion. I replaced the blower switch also as it looked like it may be the next thing to go
Forum:
Electronics
10-14-2012, 12:46 PM
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10
wire help on blower circuits
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867
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: wire help on blower circuits
lou i think i found the culprit it looks like it might be that c202 connector. Its actually almost behind the stereo so i couldnt see it. With the plug off the hvac slide control ( flat plug) the...
Forum:
Electronics
10-13-2012, 08:04 PM
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10
wire help on blower circuits
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867
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: wire help on blower circuits
thanks, i can look out there again tomorrow, this looks like it has potential !
Forum:
Electronics
10-13-2012, 07:21 PM
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10
wire help on blower circuits
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867
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: wire help on blower circuits
I just changed the fan speed selector switch ( heat / ac switch ) because the old one did look a bit beat up. So far no real progress has been made.
Forum:
Electronics
10-13-2012, 02:16 PM
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5
85 Z28 With surge problem
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1,266
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: 85 Z28 With surge problem
while driving its possible to be on the shift point where it will up and down shift back and forth although its difficult to do. you may want to check the ignition coil may be getting weak.
Forum:
Electronics
10-13-2012, 02:12 PM
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10
wire help on blower circuits
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867
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: wire help on blower circuits
so i checked voltage at the fuse and that was good on both sides. I also pulled the hvac switch out and checked the plug that goes into the fan speed selector knob and found no voltage on any of the...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
10-12-2012, 11:29 AM
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11
No Start Again
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515
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: No Start Again
Take a trip to a parts store and rent or purchase a fuel pressure gauge. It is simple to hook up to the fuel rail if you trace the fuel pressure regulator back you will see a black cap unscrew it and...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
10-11-2012, 03:32 PM
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2
different blower motor question
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431
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: different blower motor question
I reposted this in electronics and getting some good responses over there. please disregard this thread.
Forum:
Electronics
10-11-2012, 03:30 PM
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9
Speedo not working all the time... getting me in trouble!
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656
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hitman0187
Re: Speedo not working all the time... getting me in trouble!
what year is the car? The speedo cable may be worn if its the 84 this happened to me on my 87 for a few months then it just snapped.
Forum:
Electronics
10-11-2012, 03:18 PM
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10
wire help on blower circuits
Views:
867
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: wire help on blower circuits
thanks I will do some further investigation hopefully tonight or tomorrow. I was actually on a round trip from Austin to Houston and back.. started acting up first night in Houston and the trip back...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 09:17 PM
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305 TBI won't idle properly?
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2,315
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hitman0187
Re: 305 TBI won't idle properly?
check your idle air control valve and throttle position sensor... and put the canister back as well can affect fuel pressure
Forum:
Electronics
10-10-2012, 08:18 PM
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11
1989 Firebird TBI need help bad
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1,139
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hitman0187
Re: 1989 Firebird TBI need help bad
you are going to be in for the long haul, the previous owner probably converted to carb because the car had wiring issues to begin with. At least in my travels thats the main reason for the swap so...
Forum:
Electronics
10-10-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies:
10
wire help on blower circuits
Views:
867
Posted By
hitman0187
wire help on blower circuits
On a long trip I shut my 86 z off and when started moving again I realized there was no air coming in from the vents and the a/c wasnt doing its normal groan. I tried all four speed, heat and vent...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 07:24 PM
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2
different blower motor question
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431
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: different blower motor question
also wanted to mention that the cooling fan does turn on when selecting a/c so that 1/2 of the circuit is working. Not sure if that makes any difference.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 06:34 PM
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2
different blower motor question
Views:
431
Posted By
hitman0187
different blower motor question
On a long trip I shut my 86 z off and when started moving again I realized there was no air coming in from the vents and the a/c wasnt doing its normal groan. I tried all four speed, heat and vent...
Forum:
Electronics
10-10-2012, 06:11 PM
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5
Blower motor doesn't work. Yes, I've done a search!
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1,379
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hitman0187
Re: Blower motor doesn't work. Yes, I've done a search!
thanks! I think I have a different issue unfortunately. I jumped the red wire power to the purple wire from the relay and the blower started right up and the a/c engaged...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 03:59 PM
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4
Blower motor & fuel pump relay
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1,132
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Blower motor & fuel pump relay
not unless its hard wired
Forum:
Electronics
10-10-2012, 03:46 PM
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5
Blower motor doesn't work. Yes, I've done a search!
Views:
1,379
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hitman0187
Re: Blower motor doesn't work. Yes, I've done a search!
did you ever figure this one out? I have the same issue except my red wire on firewall has power and also has power at the relay.
Forum:
South Central Region
02-13-2012, 05:20 PM
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9
New 3rd Gen Owner in central texas!
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660
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hitman0187
Re: New 3rd Gen Owner in central texas!
you should swing that car over to the twin peaks...
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
02-10-2012, 04:15 PM
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11
255s in back 245s in front
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2,069
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hitman0187
Re: 255s in back 245s in front
the 255 tires are the corvette tires, they mount fine on the stock rims.... they look slightly thicker... i didnt notice any traction gain.
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
02-10-2012, 04:12 PM
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4
Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas
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2,473
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hitman0187
Re: Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas
Botch - do these wheels look identical to the stock rims? The pictures online make it look like the center of the wheel sticks out a little further.
Forum:
Electronics
01-03-2011, 04:34 PM
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9
Heater/defrost/blower motor fan not working.
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17,428
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hitman0187
Re: Heater/defrost/blower motor fan not working.
this thread is 4+ years old, but yes that should test the motor. Do you know where its located?
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-06-2010, 05:04 PM
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Parting out a 90 Iroc camaro Z28
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Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Parting out a 90 Iroc camaro Z28
how much for the seats? and are they power if you still have them
Forum:
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-06-2010, 04:55 PM
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Mini Ram, Vig Torque Converter, Mini Starter
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4,216
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Mini Ram, Vig Torque Converter, Mini Starter, MSD 6AL
what is still left?
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-16-2008, 09:42 AM
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9
'85 Trans Am stalling/idle issues
Views:
2,135
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: '85 Trans Am stalling/idle issues
didnt you read the post saying the pressure was right ?
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-16-2008, 09:40 AM
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93
Is this true about synthetic oil?
Views:
4,771
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Is this true about synthetic oil?
describe ran like crap... it sounds like a figment of your imagination.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-16-2008, 09:38 AM
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62
Still need some help guys...car has no spark
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4,718
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Still need some help guys...car has no spark
130 dollars for a distrbutor cap ?
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-15-2008, 02:28 PM
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93
Is this true about synthetic oil?
Views:
4,771
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Is this true about synthetic oil?
honestly i would run pennzoil before convoy.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-12-2008, 12:41 PM
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9
'85 Trans Am stalling/idle issues
Views:
2,135
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: '85 Trans Am stalling/idle issues
are we all solved ?
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-12-2008, 12:38 PM
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93
Is this true about synthetic oil?
Views:
4,771
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Is this true about synthetic oil?
i dont work for any automotive companies, i just hate to see recycled bad information. Im quite sure that the watch dog and whistle blowers would have ran pennzoil/quaker state and shell oil out of...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-09-2008, 09:26 PM
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9
water dumping out headers and tpi
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573
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hitman0187
Re: water dumping out headers and tpi
like not hooking the upper rad hose to the thermostat
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-09-2008, 09:23 PM
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93
Is this true about synthetic oil?
Views:
4,771
Posted By
hitman0187
Re: Is this true about synthetic oil?
pennzoil meets and exceeds all of the standards, they wer victims of the same dinosaur mentality from the 70's.
hey batass what did they do to you ?
fyi - they have been owned by shell oil for...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
05-09-2008, 09:20 PM
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My first engine build, all guru's please look!!!!
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614
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hitman0187
Re: My first engine build, all guru's please look!!!!
just sell it
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