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Forum: Exhaust
08-13-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By Angelis83LT

Stock Manifolds

Quick question. I have an 83 camaro. Has a 305 in it. The question here is, is there a donut or something that goes between the manifold and the y-pipe connection? Mine does not seem to have them in...
Forum: Electronics
08-02-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,183
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: wire harness

Just a point, but the computer works with the CC Quadrajet that was on there originally to lock up the TC. In order to lock it up if you have removed the computer from the equation you need this.
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Forum: Engine Swap
12-08-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: 350 Choice?

Depends on what type of power out of them. I would say a safe bet is a forged rotating assembly. Forced induction is never cheap. You might be able to get away with a set of forged pistons however. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-07-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,754
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Can i exchange a 305 core for a 350 crate motor?

Some do some do not. Depends on the place. Like said never hurts to ask. I know of a few places that used to give some credit. They would even take multiple cores up to 3 for one engine purchase...
Forum: Interior
12-07-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,100
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Remove dash and install LEDs. [need help]

You can even dim the things using a PWM circuit. If you get some really bright ones and you would like them a little dimmer. Nice explination including diagram of the circuit here.
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Forum: Body
06-05-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,833
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: How to Break into a third gen.

true. however not everyone has one of those in a house or from a store.. A coat hanger works very well on thirdgens.. I can unlock a thirdgen in less than 5 minutes with a steel coat hanger. does not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2007, 05:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: AC control smoking HALP

You shouldn't have to remove the dash.. just the bottom area under the driver's side. Since that is the way the wire goes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-23-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Speedo dosn't work after motor swap

possibly? I am not sure, I do know that unless you hook up every ground odd things can happen.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-23-2007, 03:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 654
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: does this sound like the lifters or wtf is this?

Yea I know it was a v-6. I had the same sound on mine and it is a v-8 Only ting is my sound goes away when there is no ignition in #7 perhaps you have an odd missfire or one of the lifters has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Speedo dosn't work after motor swap

Yea I said something stupid.. Ha. happens. I reread it. I would say it is probably a ground was knocked off somewhere. Since the speedo or the ECM would have no bearing on the cluster lights,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 654
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: does this sound like the lifters or wtf is this?

It does sound like a lifter. with the exaust leak one would expect that when he reved it the exaust leak to speed up as well. Wit the ticking going completely away on a rev, I would think that one of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: 700r4 tranny problems

with the slamming into gear it could most definitely be the TV cable not adjusted right or not having the right geometry with a holley carb in place. You need a few parts like the 20-121 bracket. ...
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: PLEASE HELP ME GET TO WORK MY BABY!!

Oh. well. yea could be the vats then I guess. thank go I have never had a car with that in it.... Other than that bad grounds will do it too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Pretty good vibration.....

aftermarket carb = about 5 years old. Just because something is aftermarket does not mean it is brand new. Just saying. I have some aftermarket parts for an old 1965 chevy truck that are about 30...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Pretty good vibration.....

it could up and change itself if say a gasket came apart.. or any number of other one of the gaskets or o-rings tore from old age. Could be the vacuum secondaries. And at cruising speed you have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Pretty good vibration.....

that would only apply if it didn't do it in park or nuetral as well. it is before the driveshaft. I have narrowed the possibilities down to 3. Dampener or my carb tune went strange, Or I have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: 700r4 tranny problems

what do you mean by revs up real high and lurches forward. is this from a stand still. or does it just rev high in normal driving and then slam into gear?

If it is the first where it revs and then...
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: advice for removing parking break assembly

I have popped the spring off using a screw driver and pulling the e-brake line forward. You can probably get the cable off if you have the brakes off and everything disconnected. also the springs...
Forum: Carburetors
04-16-2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: what carb to i have?

There should be 2 number sequences somewhere areound the bores. Generally in an easy to see place.
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: PLEASE HELP ME GET TO WORK MY BABY!!

Another interesting thing to check would be the ignition coil... sounds odd. but I was having the exact same problem as you.. would not start at random points. could be cold. could be warm. didn't...
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: fuel sending unit

just a quick note but year one will rebuild the stock sending unit for $150. My car did not have an intank fuel pump, it was just the sending unit. neither did either of my 84's.. impossible to...
Forum: Carburetors
04-16-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,215
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Holley doublepumper --- What size drop air cleaner?

well depending on whether or not you have an choke horn on the carb the drop base may be useless until the secondaries open. It's pretty simple. if you only have 1/2" from the top of the choke horn...
Forum: History / Originality
04-16-2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,232
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Who says no cheap 3rd gens?

I bought my 83 camaro for 100$ and drove is 1400 miles home. just had to put a battery in it and change the fluids.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/AngelusNight/DCAO0004.jpg

Thing lasted 4...
Forum: Carburetors
04-15-2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,764
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Question on a stock Quadrajet to a Holley

yes. on the computer controlled cars when you remove the computer controlled carb, your have to replace the computer controlled Distributor. the advance is set electronically on your car. it can't...
Forum: History / Originality
04-14-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: 83 berlinetta 4,000 original miles value?

with a 3 speed and the v6 it's about $5,150 as to where you can start. I have an 83 with the 305/700r4 and have had offeres at about $6k But the body is nearly perfect.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Angelis83LT

Pretty good vibration.....

hey all, I need ideas. I have a pretty good vibration at 1900-2100 rpm. happens in all gears, happens in park, happens in neutral. So Who has idea's of what it could be.. It's on a 1983 camaro 305...
Forum: Body
04-14-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: paint on nose cracking

the nose on my berlinetta sags as those three holes. everywhere else it is fine. Never seen a solid nose one sag though (like a z28 style nose) And with the paint like stated above there are a few...
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,764
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: Question on a stock Quadrajet to a Holley

Another thing is with the holley since your car was originally Computer controlled you will need a new disty too. if you didn't get one. you need a non-computer controlled one. it all works...
Forum: Exhaust
04-14-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: 3rd gen turbo

There is a guy who has built a few turbo header sets for thirdgens in the MNFBODY club.. he keeps building them and selling them again lol. poor car maynever get out of his garage, but he does...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,111
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: WTF is this noise when the car is OFF?! Burning smell...

exactly start removing fuses... fuel pump first would be a good start. if it is not that I would be looking at the starter. I have heard similar sounds on semi truck engines when the starter...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: 10 bolt drum question

I guess my question would be what year is the parts car. If it is a thirdgen T/A like he already has he can swap the brake system over to the other axel. there really isn't any fabrication needed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,248
Posted By Angelis83LT

Re: TV cable the answer?

I made myself those brackets . well the 20-121. wasn't very hard to do at all. and it is the exact deminsions (winthin a mm) of the original one. cost me all of 4$. One thing. the adjustable ones...
Forum: Body
01-19-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Angelis83LT

it shouldn't hurt the hood to run it with just...

it shouldn't hurt the hood to run it with just the primer. the only problem you may have is it may have to be stripped down and reprimered in order tobe painted.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-07-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,555
Posted By Angelis83LT

this is a stupid question, but always bears...

this is a stupid question, but always bears asking, when you put that trans in, did you adjust the TV cable properly?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-29-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 530
Posted By Angelis83LT

I would shop around and take a look at what you...

I would shop around and take a look at what you yourself can do. Alot of the things a person can put on themselves and save a ton of cash that way. the centerlink is what the tierods attach to if i...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-29-2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,750
Posted By Angelis83LT

i think what he is getting at is you keep...

i think what he is getting at is you keep saying LS1 inspired and such, but when you go and try to compare with a picture you show an LS7 Head. So perhpas someone misunderstood or something. So...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-22-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,678
Posted By Angelis83LT

If it's at the track. then fine. but you will...

If it's at the track. then fine. but you will never be able to pull even if it did shift into 4th.. your times would suffer.
Forum: Carburetors
12-21-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By Angelis83LT

I bought a replacement 4160 for $225 brand new...

I bought a replacement 4160 for $225 brand new from bumper to bumper last summer... So they are around the standard pricing..
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,678
Posted By Angelis83LT

the above mentioned sleeve still does not allow...

the above mentioned sleeve still does not allow for Full throttle 4th. it takes it from a 70% throttle shift and moves it to an 80% or 85% throttle downshift.. either way, you are driving alot...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2006, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,282
Posted By Angelis83LT

the TPI cable will NOT work crrectly with a Carb....

the TPI cable will NOT work crrectly with a Carb. you need the carb cable. the TPI cable is about 2.5 to 3 inches longer or so... you have to buy a cable for a Carb application. not for a TPI...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By Angelis83LT

the TV cable on our cars is not actually...

the TV cable on our cars is not actually tight.... the self adjusters are nice way to go. there are two different types. you have the stock like one with the D button. and then another one that has a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,282
Posted By Angelis83LT

what did you have before, whas it stock. and...

what did you have before, whas it stock. and which carb did you switch to.. all helpful to know.. Some notes though. the Carb TV cable was the shortest one of the bunch (there were 3 cables). no...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-02-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By Angelis83LT

I have seen those too... I run anti-adware all...

I have seen those too... I run anti-adware all the time and there is none... common sites are like consumption junction and such. you find it alot on those sites. not all the time mind you.. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,685
Posted By Angelis83LT

Most trucks already have a dual oil filter...

Most trucks already have a dual oil filter installed by the factory Does basically the same thing... one thing though.. on an actual fleet truck you are working with gallons of oil.. not quarts.. a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,685
Posted By Angelis83LT

I would like to see this article which claims...

I would like to see this article which claims such milage from the oil.. the standard practice for every trucking company i have talked with has been to change the oil ever 15000 miles... roughly...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-02-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By Angelis83LT

that message at the top of the page?? that is not...

that message at the top of the page?? that is not adware on your computer. that is done through code on the website itself.. lots of sites have it now.. has nothing to do with anything installed on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-02-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By Angelis83LT

maybe the torque converter came apart.. could...

maybe the torque converter came apart.. could have also broke the ears off the torque converter.. I had that happen once.... destroyed the tranny... but never felt or heard a thing.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-30-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By Angelis83LT

you mean the metal deck in the back right? if so...

you mean the metal deck in the back right? if so remove the plastic trim panel on the inside. and there should be a few studs with nuts if i remember right. It is removeable... in fact you can...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2006, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Angelis83LT

could be something as simple as your tired out of...

could be something as simple as your tired out of balance too.
Forum: TPI
09-30-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 615
Posted By Angelis83LT

exactly what is 1/2 to 3/4 on the stock temp...

exactly what is 1/2 to 3/4 on the stock temp guages.. none of my cars have one.
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