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Forum: TBI
09-11-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,330
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: emission hose routing AND vacum line problem

HA! I was just looking at the last picture and thought, huh, someone else did the heater hose delete mode that i did, then i looked closer and that was my car! LOL
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,475
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Best spot for an msd box

I never hear the box. If you have any sort of exhaust on the car or drive mostly with the radio on or windows down, even if it does hum i doubt you willl here it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-06-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,475
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Best spot for an msd box

When i had one, i had it mounted on the driver side kick panel in the car and ran the wires through a tiny hole in the firewall. It was never really in the way, but would probably be more of a pain...
Forum: TBI
07-03-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,495
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: tbi power programer?

Ive seen everyone talk about EBL, i personally tuned my TBI quite a few years ago with alot of help from people on here. EBL i dont think was around back then (could be wrong). I got my car running...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-03-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,544
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Repainted Engine Bay $20

One thing to add. I also did this a while back for the second time. The first time was with everything out. But i used some cheap cheap paint and it dulled out and faded (black) within a year. One...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,655
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Anyone got ideas on how to get overspray off of paint?

My brother worked for a car detailing buisness for a while and he also told me that those magic erasers worked well on white cars for taking stuff off like that, even some stuff that clay bars...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,655
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Anyone got ideas on how to get overspray off of paint?

Depends on how thick of a coat of overspray. I used a clay bar and the lubricating spray your supposed to use on it and rubbed the car down when i painted some stuff and got overspray everywhere.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-21-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,132
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: storing car iin hot garage, ok??

Im in the same boat as you. I dont drive it much, and my garage gets pretty hot inside. Ive been doing this for the past 4 years and havent noticed anything. But i usually have the doors open at...
Forum: History / Originality
06-20-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: 1989 L03 Casting numbers

I wont be ditching the 350 anytime soon. I would just like to have it in case many years down the road, if i wanted to take it back to all original i can, and before the 305s that are out there...
Forum: History / Originality
06-20-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By xjcamaro89

1989 L03 Casting numbers

I might start looking for a 305 to rebuild and have in storage for future numbers matching, or at least period correct engine casting numbers for my 1989 RS.

So what would be correct casting...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-20-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Fathers Day Car Show - With Pics

Thanks the white RS is mine.

I like the chrome in my engine bay, but, as i get older and start thinking about my car, the more i wonder if i should try to take it back to stock as much as i can...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-20-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By xjcamaro89

Fathers Day Car Show - With Pics

So every year in western pa there is a huge car show on fathers day, they shut down a entire almost 1/2 mile of street and park cars all along the street and in every parking lot along the street....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Driveline noise

Nevermind, i think i got it, jacked up my rear end and grabbed the wheels at 12 and 6 and worked the wheel, the driver side has some play and i can hear the axle hit the top and bottom of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By xjcamaro89

Driveline noise

So i got a 89 RS, 350, t5, not sure on the gear ratio, i forget. Well at a speed of about 55+ i get a droneing vibration noise. i dont really feel the vibration, just slightly. I have no leaks out...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: painted brackets

Mine looks the same as Al Hasse, i when i had my engine out i blasted and painted my brackets. I found a aluminum color that was real close to the natural color. I havent had to touch them since....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 355
Posted By xjcamaro89

First Car Cruise of the Year

Finally got out to my first car cruise of the year yesterday. And next weekend ill be at another show. Here are some pics from the yesterdays cruise.
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Forum: TBI
05-31-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: nos + tbi?

I put nitrous on my 350 tbi a couple years ago, with a 50 shot and also tried a 100 shot. It was pretty cool the feeling it gives. But also i didnt have it tuned properly at the time so im sure with...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-20-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 213,531
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

You might have been able to do that in PA, but when i got the Collector Car plates i really didnt look into it. But it is nice not having to pay registration every year. And with Collector Car...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-20-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 213,531
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

LOL, i do not
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-20-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 213,531
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

I had oen made in PA for my car that said "HOT89RS" but then i got collector car plates so now it just hangs in the garage.

But then had people ask me what is HOT 89rs, like the San Fran 49rs....
Forum: Body
05-17-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 917
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Overspray on Windows. How to Remove?

On the black rubber i beleive naptha thinner will take it off, but be very careful getting it on the paint. And dont leave it on the rubber too long, it will swell the rubber.
Forum: Body
05-17-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 917
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Overspray on Windows. How to Remove?

Just did some touch up spray on a couple places on my car. Masked off pretty good but still got over spray, i used a clay bar for on the paint and a razor blade on the glass, no problem.
Forum: Exhaust
05-11-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Dynamax Cat Back

Ya, thats what i said, so i could get it from summit for right around $130, and summit is only like an hour away from me, so i get it next day when i place orders.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-11-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 456
Posted By xjcamaro89

First Drive of 2011!

Finally got some decent dry weather here in western pa, got my car out of storage, did some fixin up, replaced the interior door panels, new exterior door handles, new rear shocks, did the coolant...
Forum: Exhaust
05-10-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Dynamax Cat Back

and what coupon are you talking about
Forum: Exhaust
05-10-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Dynamax Cat Back

out of stock
Forum: Exhaust
05-10-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Dynamax Cat Back

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
05-10-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Dynamax Cat Back

My I pipe now is pretty rusty and looks horrid. Just looking more for a nicer setup, not looking to gain any hp's.
Forum: Exhaust
05-09-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By xjcamaro89

Dynamax Cat Back

Anyone ever use this, hows is it? They have a $75 mail in rebate so it would put it at a little over $130. Thanks!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-17495/
Forum: DIY PROM
05-04-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Couple Tiny Questions

Ronny, sent you a PM
Forum: TBI
05-04-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,254
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Look At This Pic...Map Sensor Question

Ok, everything is fine, false alarm. Everything is where it needs to be.
Forum: TBI
05-04-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,254
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Look At This Pic...Map Sensor Question

Ill check it out
Forum: TBI
05-04-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,254
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Look At This Pic...Map Sensor Question

I've learned alot about vacuum systems lately due to my F150 using a sort of complex vacuum system for the automatic 4x4 hubs. But what you see here is the map sensor on the same side of the check...
Forum: TBI
05-04-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,254
Posted By xjcamaro89

Look At This Pic...Map Sensor Question

I just noticed this while looking at a picture of mine i took to pu in another post. See that vacuum line with the check valve in it circled. The single line comes off the back of the TB, then where...
Forum: TBI
05-04-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,809
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Heater Bypass Valve Removal Pics

Thanks, and i got bigger things to worry about than fogging up windows on a date, its called my wife catching me! haha. Im just worried about core failure, and having to play with it down the road.
Forum: Cooling
05-04-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Coolant Bypass Valve Removal

Ok, so im gonna have to weigh my options. Right now i have a hose going from the port on the back of the intake to the heater core, then from the other port on the heater core to the radiator. I dont...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Coolant Bypass Valve Removal

Would the best thing to do in bypassing the core is running a hose from the port on the back of the intake to the radiator port under the cap?

Or is just having the the two large hoses going from...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Coolant Bypass Valve Removal

I could remove the wipers. The same blades have been on there since '01:lmao:
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Coolant Bypass Valve Removal

My car is garage kept, and only gets driven when its nice enough to take the t-tops out. Its been 10+ years since i have had to use the defrost.
Forum: TBI
05-03-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,809
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Heater Bypass Valve Removal Pics

Can i just bypass my heater core? Like just take out the hose between the back of the intake to the heater core and plug both? Or how do i go about bypassing the core. I dont use heat anyway. I...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Coolant Bypass Valve Removal

You know what, i got to thinking after i wrote this and did it. I only drive this car in the summer. In storage in the winter. I rarely ever use the heat, if at all. Can i just cap the port on the...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By xjcamaro89

Coolant Bypass Valve Removal

Anyone have any problems after removing the bypass valve and just running though the heater core all the time, other than a little higher interior temps. Someone had told me they blow out the core a...
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,809
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Heater Bypass Valve Removal Pics

I hope that your problem was the exception, and not the rule, tons of people have done this and that is the first time i heard of someone blowing a core.
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: What is this sensor?

Ya, thats what i did too
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: What is this sensor?

Ok, I really dont need it, since i did away with all my egr stuff and programmed it out of the computer a while ago. I just removed it and the bracket. Thanks!
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,809
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Heater Bypass Valve Removal Pics

Oh, ill never see 5400 RPM, I usually never go over 4000. I dont see though how you could blow cores, wouldnt a hose go before metal?
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,532
Posted By xjcamaro89

Charcoal Canister Removal

Can i remove the charcoal canister in my '89 350 TBI. If so what do i do with the hard line coming up the driverside frame rail? And i assume just plug off the port on the TB.

Thanks!
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,809
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Heater Bypass Valve Removal Pics

How high of revs were you doing? I dont push my car at all so i hopei dont have to worry about that.
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By xjcamaro89

What is this sensor?

I removed the coolant bypass valve and after removing all that stuff i noticed this sensor mounted on a bracket on the passenger side next to the distributor cap. It has a two wire electrical...
Forum: TBI
05-01-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,809
Posted By xjcamaro89

Re: Heater Bypass Valve Removal Pics

I finally got some good weather to get my car out of storage, and get to work on some things. I go the coolant bypass valve removed and hose rerouted. i just made a 90* "L" out of hose to go from the...
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