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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-09-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,019
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Parting out 88 iroc z

I am in need of the outer window sweeps if you have those laying about. Do you ship?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-09-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 33,445
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Do you have any outer window sweeps? If so shipped to 32536. Thank you.
- R
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Unique tach issue.

hmmmm... It's a new to me car but the vin states that its a TBI 305. Although, now that I think about it, the title is exempt on mileage. Maybe a cluster swap? If so, how can I fix this on the cheap?
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By rtchaney

Unique tach issue.

This is interesting, the tach in my Camaro is reading twice what it should. I know that if it were aftermarket, that wouldn't be a hard fix; the car is bone stock though. Any ideas? I haven't pulled...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By rtchaney

Re: new to me car

The car has 85k on it. The wheels don't wiggle; I just replaced the calipers and rotters. The squeak is constant and increases with speed. That's why I don't think that it's a bushing. I could be...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By rtchaney

Re: My car learned a new trick...

Makes sense; not to be foolish, where are those located? I thought that the sending unit was grounded out to the fuel tank itself by the spinning locking hoober-doober that hold it in place. As for...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By rtchaney

My car learned a new trick...

Well, my '89 RS now has an intermittent gas gauge to go along with the tach that shows my idle a 3-4k and pegs at the shift points; FUN! I have only one working light that illuminates my excessive...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Old rubber = dust...

Silicone huh? Anything special with the swap?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-05-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By rtchaney

Re: new to me car

Gee thanks Greg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Old rubber = dust...

Why can't all people that reply be that helpful and pleasant? Thank you.
- R
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By rtchaney

new to me car

I have a new to me '89 Camaro RS. It has a squeak that is intermittent and coming from the drivers front wheel area; nothing visible is rubbing. Bearings? Also, moderate vibration from rear end. How...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By rtchaney

Old rubber = dust...

I just bought an '89 RS with a TBI 305 that is completely stock. In fact all of the vacuum lies are original. Well, lets just say that there are a lot of leaks and disintegrated hoses. Where can I...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-21-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,236
Posted By rtchaney

Re: 85 Iroc For Sale

DO you still have the car? Where in Fl are you? I have cash.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-10-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
[FL] FS 85 Z28
Views: 1,278
Posted By rtchaney

Re: FS 85 Z28

is it driveable?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-04-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,630
Posted By rtchaney

Re: FS 92 z28 camaro

If this car is still around, I'd love to come and see it. I live in crestview and have $.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
09-04-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,236
Posted By rtchaney

Re: 85 Iroc For Sale

Is it a TPI car manual or auto? 305 or 350?
Forum: Carburetors
10-20-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By rtchaney

Non-Computer Carb Help...

I've got a well built 305 with a remanufactured Quadrajet w/ an electric choke. When the car is warm it Idles perfectly at about 600 rpm. When it's cold out and I start it she belows black smoke and...
Forum: Carburetors
06-30-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By rtchaney

Re: tbi to carb conversion wont crank help

It's not a TBI, it's a computer controled Q-Jet. This evening I did the same conversion - fairly easy and straight forward suprisingly. Anyway, mine wouldn't turn over at first and then I realized...
Forum: Carburetors
06-30-2008, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,789
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Idle too high/Clicking noise in Q-Jet

I really hope that somebody can help you out. No, I'm not a really nice guy but I do have the same problem. I just yanked out my Computer Controlled Q-Jet and put in a refurb that doesn't need the...
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,715
Posted By rtchaney

Re: Rebuilding 305 or replacing with 350 question

Since the ECM adjusts the air to fuel ratio from the information it gets from the o2 sensor, I doubt that you'll need to do anything. The quadrajet that comes on a 305 can definately flow enough for...
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By rtchaney

Help with fuel pump fittings...

I have a 305 tha is getting a non computer carb and distributor. She's also getting a new cam amongst other things. I only need one last part before i start all of this and that is a fitting that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By rtchaney

thank you

thank you
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By rtchaney

Would you mind elaborating on the process that...

Would you mind elaborating on the process that you did to accomplish this task? It could prove to be very helpful to me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By rtchaney

Is the pully bent? Serpentine or V-Belt?

Is the pully bent? Serpentine or V-Belt?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By rtchaney

New timing cover with out removing pan?

Ok, so I sure that most of the people here have had someone tell them that there was an easier way of doing a certain task. Lets say for example, putting on a new timing cover without removing the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By rtchaney

Never said that i believed everything i heard

That would be a little too nice to fathom,:hmmm:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By rtchaney

You should be good...

That's a little more power than i'm planning on running, but the same thing to be achieved - good power on a stock cylinder head. I have heard that going to all roller aluminum rockers and chromoly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By rtchaney

little more info...

GM Stock Cams
.05" Dur 1.5:1 Lift 1.6:1 Lift Lobe Sep. Notes
202/207 .404/.415 .431/.443 114.5 87 350,305man
179/194 .350/.384 .373/.410 109deg 87 305 auto
207/213 .415/.430 ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By rtchaney

I'm runiing shorties to three inch collectors...

I'm runiing shorties to three inch collectors back to a 3" magnaflow cat, thats it. There is no back pressure; although there is a slight rumble in the drivers seat since that is about where the cat...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By rtchaney

Valvetrain question.

In an 87 305, carb, what affect, if any, would putting 1.6 ratio full rollers onto a stock camshaft provide? Wuld i need new springs and retainers? The cylinder heads was recently rebuilt and got...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By rtchaney

What type of mod is req. for a 350 w/ a 3.75"...

What type of mod is req. for a 350 w/ a 3.75" srtroke? Does that mod differ for the 350 with a 4" stroke?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By rtchaney

General engine question...

A chevy 350 has a 4" bore and a 3.48" stroke, i think that a 3.75 in crank and a 4.030" bore makes a 383. What makes a 400, or even cooler, a 427 sb? Also, is it possable to put a 4" crank into a...
Forum: Car Audio
10-26-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By rtchaney

Like base not weight?

In my Iroc, i have a Rocksford Fotsgate 100 Watt at 4 ohm amplifier, next to it in a Q-Logic .33 CuFt box, i have an old style stage 1 10" sub. The box is a truck box and is slightly taller on one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By rtchaney

Thats what i like to here!

That's good stuff. Thanks for the lesson. Also, If you get an electric pump you don't need to know if it's long or short.:nod:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By rtchaney

So, i called two local engine builders and one...

So, i called two local engine builders and one said it would work and the other said it won't. Can someone please set this straight? If you can answer the question i would also apretiate the "why" it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,328
Posted By rtchaney

I know that you can buy starters that have both...

I know that you can buy starters that have both bolt paterns drilled into them for older blocks or newer ones and that they will acept 153 or 168 tooth flywheels. check out Summit. Also, i agree he's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By rtchaney

Let me tell you that i wanted to kick him in his...

Let me tell you that i wanted to kick him in his teeth when he said that; none the less, that was comical.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 793
Posted By rtchaney

The easiest way is to get an allen key plug that...

The easiest way is to get an allen key plug that will bolt right in to place. But, if you can spare a little cash, save some weight with a new aluminm water pump. It won't have the provision that you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,502
Posted By rtchaney

Check the choke on the carb, then check your...

Check the choke on the carb, then check your contact points on your dist cap. Possible problem with o2 sensor. Good luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 793
Posted By rtchaney

The heater hoses, the two that runt into your...

The heater hoses, the two that runt into your fire wall and to the back of the intake manifold, can be removed and the caped of with some AN fittings on the manifold and the thermostat neck. Or,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 793
Posted By rtchaney

If it isn't a daily driver, and you don't need...

If it isn't a daily driver, and you don't need heat or air, pull it off. It's just the blower motor for the ac/heater. Also, you might as weel get rid of the heater hoses and heating element under...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 793
Posted By rtchaney

No big deal...

Yup, i took out my ac and amog/air system. All of it - including the black box on the fire wall. Becarefull not to disconect your blower motor or you will also have no heat or moving air for that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By rtchaney

Will it fit?

I called Summit and ordered a GMPP Timing cover for my '87 Iroc-Z. On the package that i recieved it says that it is for a '69-'86 small block. I called and asked of it would fit and the genius on...
Forum: Carburetors
09-21-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By rtchaney

Just a thought...

I don't know if this is the problem or not but, the in tank fuel pump is the same for the 305 and the 350; the 350 is good up to 5500rmp tops. Could it be that due to your engine and the 6.5 you were...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-07-2006, 04:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 549
Posted By rtchaney

Is this able to be put into a car that had an...

Is this able to be put into a car that had an 85mph cluster without any adjustment to the speedo gears?
Forum: Exhaust
08-07-2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By rtchaney

I would let it be.

I went with shorty headers with a 3" collector to a magnaflow 3" dia cat. I know a gut that ows a shop and lets me use his dino for free.:) I got an extra 23 horse and 27 lb ft - granted my can is...
Forum: Body
08-07-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By rtchaney

This could be interesting if it's possible.

I have a bad habbit of not leaving things be. in the efforts to have a lighter vehicle - and one with the weight more suitable for dragracing - i wanted to construct a custom gas tank. I live in...
Forum: Body
04-25-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By rtchaney

Point made my friend...

Point made my friend...
Forum: Body
04-25-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By rtchaney

Am i waisting my time?

I know it won't be much, but i want to convert my power windows and door locks to manual to save some weight... Ain't it great that all of the cool websites have power converter kits? I still can't...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-24-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By rtchaney

Why isn't jelous an option?

Why isn't jelous an option?
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