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Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-05-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
[FL] FS 85 Z28
Views: 1,279
Posted By kcallais

Re: FS 85 Z28

Car is still available and in Panama City.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-16-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
[FL] FS 85 Z28
Views: 1,279
Posted By kcallais

FS 85 Z28

Selling my 85 Z-28 with GLASS (perfect shape) T tops and original leather T top bag. Has a stock 305 (from 89 IROC donor) rebuilt to GM specs with less than 300 miles. When rebuilt, the heads went to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-14-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 485
Posted By kcallais

Re: parting out 39k original mileage 91 firebird

How much for the torque converter from the the transmission if its a 700R4? Email me at orionsfire@gmail.com
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-11-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By kcallais

[FL] Need 700R4

Need a working 700R4 quick and cheap as close as possible to Panama City Florida. Call me at 850 896 6082
Forum: Electronics
05-10-2009, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By kcallais

Re: 86 IROC Z distributer

go to autozone and ask them which one you need...and they would say...
Forum: Electronics
04-30-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By kcallais

Re: VSS question

If I remember right....the VSS is mounted on the back of the gauge cluster, and does require a VSS signal. The ECM requires it as well, but I remember reading something about one of them needing 2000...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,999
Posted By kcallais

Re: Camaro or Mustang build??

You can get 400 to the wheels with a cam and roller rockers. Hell, alot of LS1 cars dyno at 330 stock, which is odd because GM advertises them as 330 or so at the crank.
Forum: South West Region
04-30-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,741
Posted By kcallais

Re: Knock Sensor Connector

Those valves are a little large for a stock 305. You need to find out the combustion chamber size so that you can calculate your compression ratio.
Forum: TPI
04-30-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 692
Posted By kcallais

Re: HUH?

PLAIGARISM! lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,999
Posted By kcallais

Re: Camaro or Mustang build??

If you have the funds to do it....a cam swap is all it takes to break 400hp on an LS1...skip LT1's completely. A 5.0 will get more of a response from gt40 heads, cobra upper/lower intake, rockers,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,999
Posted By kcallais

Re: Camaro or Mustang build??

From everything I've seen, heard, and talked about (considering i live in the ******* riviera and EVERYONE has a 5.0), given a stock camaro and stock 5.0, youre going to go faster in the mustang for...
Forum: South West Region
04-29-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,443
Posted By kcallais

Re: surprise,az

Warm and sticky =( Much like Kunsan in July.
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,954
Posted By kcallais

Re: ARC Fuse - .2 Amps

Refresh my memory....ARC?
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,969
Posted By kcallais

Re: Alternator Amps

And if you really want to be on the safe side, add some capacitors.
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
Posted By kcallais

Re: No relay or ecm power

**EDIT**

There is an orange wire with a 20amp inline fuse that routes all of the 12v power to the fuel pump relay, burnoff relay, MAF relay, fuel pump switch, AND ecm. Its hot at all times, so...
Forum: Interior
04-29-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,175
Posted By kcallais

Re: Incorrect tach readings

I thought the tachometer is driven by the RMS Voltage waves from the low tension side of the ignition coil? One pulse each time the coil fires, running on the white wire from the coil to the tach.
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Forum: South West Region
04-29-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,443
Posted By kcallais

Re: surprise,az

See? Had you come to Florida with me.......YOUD BE DRIVING ALREADY!
Forum: South West Region
04-29-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,741
Posted By kcallais

Re: Knock Sensor Connector

The cracked heads are more than likely causing your problem. The symptoms are typical of a blown head gasket, which in essence does the same thing. What kind of heads are going on? You need to pay...
Forum: TPI
04-29-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 692
Posted By kcallais

Re: HUH?

Theres no adjustment screw on the IAC.
Forum: TPI
04-29-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By kcallais

Re: TPS setting adapter

Your looking for the sensor side of the connector? If so, and if you have a spare sensor, crack the casing off of the spare sensor and solder the wires from the pigtail to the appropriate lead. The...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By kcallais

Re: Fuse blowing at WOT

Double check that youre using the correct amp fuse.....I could have swore the gauges ran on 15amp fuses.
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,599
Posted By kcallais

Re: Error code 42, and some tach questions.

The tach signal comes off of the coil. Its a beige colored wire with a gray inline connector. Shoot it to ground and see if you have continuity. Shake the **** out of the harness while youre shooting...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By kcallais

Re: wiring issues after engine swap

Im going to have to agree with macer......sounds dead on like a very shoddy ground or a failed fusible link (pos).

By no ground to the battery, do you mean on the negative terminal? If you had no...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By kcallais

Re: Charging Question

14.39 sounds right for a properly charging alternator. Try taking a reading while keeping the motor at 2000rpms. If youre still getting 14+ vdc, try bumping the the throttle to give the regulator...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By kcallais

Re: Tach, Timing, and Cruise problem

Your tach signal comes off of the coil (assuming remote coil) via a beige wire, with a gray inline connector. If this signal is arcing to anything, the car will run rough. If it is straight grounded,...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By kcallais

Re: Is my alternator about to fail?

Sounds typical of a failing alternator. Put a voltmeter (if you have one) on the charging line on the back of the alternator, and put the other lead on a good ground. Should be above 14vdc on a good...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,523
Posted By kcallais

Re: Another game of...."NAME THAT CONNECTOR!"

I'm pretty sure the oil pressure sender uses 3 wires.....and you said #3 is on the main harness on the PASSENGER side towards the firewall? If so, id venture to say it isnt oil pressure as the...
Forum: Electronics
04-28-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,981
Posted By kcallais

Re: Alternator not charging the battery (Different issue)

Your negative terminal is the only thing that should be grounded. Run the big one to the motor, and a smaller one anywhere where you can find a good ground. The positive terminal should have the...
Forum: Electronics
04-28-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By kcallais

Re: Eating Alternators

Youve got something that is pulling too mch wattage/amperage from the alternator. You need to go through your electrical system and see why. Are you running an amp for your sound system? If so, you...
Forum: Electronics
04-28-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,523
Posted By kcallais

Re: Another game of...."NAME THAT CONNECTOR!"

The third one looks alot like a knock sensor connector....not sure if that particular motor came with one, but thats what it looks like to me.

As far as diagrams, I've attached what I could find....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,424
Posted By kcallais

Re: Fuel lines, hard or soft. What is the general sense on fuel lines?

Any kind of metal would work fine. As far as soft, I'd go metal braided teflon. AN for fittings, but thats my personal opinion.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 565
Posted By kcallais

Re: NOW what

Cavitating is when the pump tries to turn, but theres no fluid to create the momentum for the wheel.....oh nm lol. Yeah, it may well have been vapor locking. Is it an in tank pump or external? Do you...
Forum: TPI
04-28-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By kcallais

Re: TPS setting adapter

Why buy stuff when you can leave everything alone and push the leads from the meter into the back of the existing connector? Cheap and no tools/equipment required other than the meter.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By kcallais

Re: Please Help

Yes, yes it very well could idle rough because of the MAF. The MAF meters the air going into the motor, then constantly sends that info to the ECM to adjust fuel mixture. Its a pretty big player in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 565
Posted By kcallais

Re: NOW what

The pump sounds like it might be cavitating. Im not sure if yours requires a prime after installation, but I would check to make sure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 622
Posted By kcallais

Re: Mystery Noise

If you have an air pump, make sure the fittings are tight.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By kcallais

Re: 1988 5.7TPI connector question

take some pictures and post them up, will help immensely.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By kcallais

Re: No Spark!!!!

These are also symptoms of a failing Ignition Module.
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 874
Posted By kcallais

Re: Whats a TPI wiring harness look like?

Depending on what year, 88 and earlier will have a 9th injector plug, and the 89 and later wont. There will be a 3 pin plug next to a square 4 pin plug. Thats the TPS and IAC respectively. The MAF is...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By kcallais

Re: what is this

You are indeed correct. Mounting shim for an airfoil.
Forum: South West Region
04-27-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,741
Posted By kcallais

Re: Knock Sensor Connector

After you install the IAC run the car to operating temperature. Once warm, shutoff the car, jumper A/B on the ALDL for field service mode. Turn the ignition on for 30 seconds to allow the IAC to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-22-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By kcallais

Re: Richmond 3.73 and auburn posi

This is a 3.73 that will fit right into a series 2 carrier? No series 3 carrier required? If so, I am EXTREMELY interested......shoot me a pm please.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Posted By kcallais

Re: 305 to 350?

Bigger injectors, retune on your ecm.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By kcallais

Re: CAR DOESN"T STALL WITH EST CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED

Youve tried different dizzys with the same result. Its runs just fine with the EST disconnected you said. The only difference between EST connected and not, is connected the ECM drives the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By kcallais

Re: Whats this number mean??

it means that 14004050 LN GM is the part number for the manifold.....
Forum: TPI
04-20-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By kcallais

Re: 87 5.0 TPI idle high

Your question is kind of misleading. Sounds like youre asking whys the idle stay fast longer on cold days than on warm days. Thats simple.....it was designed that way. Now if you think you may have a...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By kcallais

Re: No gas getting to engine

How do you know you arent getting gas out of the injectors? Did you flow test them?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By kcallais

Re: roller rockers

If you look at the roller tip, it will have small lips on either side of the tip, those hold themselves to the spring retainer. Those are self aligning.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 35,122
Posted By kcallais

Re: SPARK PLUGS COVERED IN FUEL

Youre obviously getting too much gas into the cylinders. Youre running the right size injectors for the 350. Hows your compression? Have you done a check on each cylinder? Loss of compression could...
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