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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-21-2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By gatoRS92

Re: Headers

I might be interested, where is Mount Orab? How far from Columbus?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,133
Posted By gatoRS92

Very nice write-up! But where is step 2?

Very nice write-up!

But where is step 2?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By gatoRS92

Thanks for the help man! And sorry about the...

Thanks for the help man!

And sorry about the sig!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By gatoRS92

I'm pretty sure the TPI pump will work fine, I...

I'm pretty sure the TPI pump will work fine, I just don't want it to throw off the fuel pressure regulator.

Although I still want to double check with you experts before I go buy a TPI pump!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By gatoRS92

Will TPI fuel pump work in my RS?

I have a '92 RS with an LO3, 99% stock. I'm pretty sure it needs a new fuel pump. I will be doing an engine swap at some point in the next year and will most likely be converting to TPI, so my...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-26-2007, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By gatoRS92

KBB blows, that site should have no impact on a...

KBB blows, that site should have no impact on a seller determining the price of their car unless you're selling stock family sedans/rental cars. If you're going to slam this guy's price by comparing...
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-25-2007, 01:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By gatoRS92

I'm a member of Dayton F-body and I'll look into...

I'm a member of Dayton F-body and I'll look into COFBA and COCC
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
01-24-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By gatoRS92

Haha whats up man! Yeah I remember where you...

Haha whats up man! Yeah I remember where you live, I'm the guy that bought your taillight covers last year. Is the hood in good shape? How much you want for it?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
01-24-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By gatoRS92

WTB: RS hood *OHIO*

I'm need a hood for my '92 RS. I don't want a Z28 or IROC hood, it must be an RS. If you live near central Ohio and are looking to get rid of one, let me know, I'll even come pick it up! Thanks for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-16-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,972
Posted By gatoRS92

I don't know what kind of Civic you're referring...

I don't know what kind of Civic you're referring to, but I raced my buddy's '94 Civic Si hatch (D16 VTEC) with my LO3/700R4 RS, and I beat him by a few car lengths. All I really have is a 3''...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-07-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 766
Posted By gatoRS92

350 TPI will destroy it, 305 TPI will beat it no...

350 TPI will destroy it, 305 TPI will beat it no prob, and a 305 TBI will run with it but probably lose. I've raced an '05 V6 stang a couple times and it was about even with my LO3
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-30-2006, 01:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 967
Posted By gatoRS92

Good decision. Buy the RS and throw in a 350. I...

Good decision. Buy the RS and throw in a 350. I loooove the green/gold Heritage combo
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-21-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 854
Posted By gatoRS92

The early model Preludes weren't very fast, but...

The early model Preludes weren't very fast, but the later H22 type SH was pretty quick. You still should have taken him off the line, you have a LOT more torque than him, but after that I'm not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By gatoRS92

Thanks for the help guys! One of the shops said...

Thanks for the help guys! One of the shops said the fuel pressure was ok, but that was probably when the car was running good. I'll be sure to check fuel pressure and spark timing too
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By gatoRS92

ANYBODY have a clue? Anyone???

ANYBODY have a clue? Anyone???
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By gatoRS92

Odd problem, need help!!!

My '92 Camaro LO3 (193k miles) has been running odd lately. I will try and include every bit of info that I possibly can to help give you guys an idea of what the problem could be.

When the engine...
Forum: TBI
07-31-2006, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By gatoRS92

The EGR valve might be the problem, because the...

The EGR valve might be the problem, because the Check Engine light does come on every once in a while (because of the EGR valve), but I never did anything about it because it didn't affect anything...
Forum: TBI
07-26-2006, 03:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By gatoRS92

Rough idle when warm, bogs down, possibly bad TPS?

I have an LO3 and it usually runs great, but there are times when the car has been sitting for a while and when I go to start the car (and the engine is still warm) it idles rough. When I give it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2006, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By gatoRS92

:confused:

:confused:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By gatoRS92

Did more searching and still not sure, does...

Did more searching and still not sure, does anybody have any answers?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By gatoRS92

Perhaps a bad MAT sensor?

Perhaps a bad MAT sensor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By gatoRS92

Engine idles rough when warm, bogs down, possibly bad TPS?

I have an LO3 and it usually runs great, but there are times when the car has been sitting for a while and when I go to start the car (and the engine is still warm) it idles pretty rough. When I give...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-15-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,187
Posted By gatoRS92

I raced an automatic '96 Mustang GT and beat him...

I raced an automatic '96 Mustang GT and beat him by a fender with my nearly stock automatic LO3. I also beat an automatic '05 Mustang V6. All I really have is a dual snorkel, 3'' Flowmaster catback...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-13-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 592
Posted By gatoRS92

I've heard that 500 miles is usually a pretty...

I've heard that 500 miles is usually a pretty safe bet. After that point you can open it up a little and start having fun. I don't think you need to wait 3,000 miles, that seems a bit unnecessary.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-13-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By gatoRS92

Nice kill. What mods were done to the Jetta, or...

Nice kill. What mods were done to the Jetta, or is it stock? How much boost?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-09-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,346
Posted By gatoRS92

I got a good laugh out of this thread. I applaud...

I got a good laugh out of this thread. I applaud hondastyle for his intelligent rebuttal and respectful arguments. Although your first post in the thread seemed pointless and vague, it seems like you...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-09-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,065
Posted By gatoRS92

His Grand Prix is very well maintained and it's a...

His Grand Prix is very well maintained and it's a 2-door, if that makes any difference. I'm not sure how much more the 4-doors weigh. He also has a pair of Flowmasters, although that only adds a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-07-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,065
Posted By gatoRS92

Not true. There was a "TCS" button right on the...

Not true. There was a "TCS" button right on the dash, and you could toggle the traction control on or off by pressing it.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-06-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,065
Posted By gatoRS92

I'm not sure how he launched the Mustang. I'm...

I'm not sure how he launched the Mustang. I'm guessing that he had the traction control on and just punched it from an idle.

I drove the Mustang for a while and it's definately faster than the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-06-2006, 02:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,065
Posted By gatoRS92

LO3 vs. '05 Mustang and '01 Grand Prix

I have a '92 Camaro RS (305, 700R4, 2.73s) with a dual snorkel, 3'' catback, and about 10* advanced timing. The car has 190k miles on it.

My friend has an '01 Grand Prix GT (3800 auto, about 210...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-06-2006, 02:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,337
Posted By gatoRS92

:iagree: With the mods you have, I'm giving...

:iagree:

With the mods you have, I'm giving you the edge in this one, but it'll be close. Go get out there and find out!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-02-2006, 01:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,364
Posted By gatoRS92

I have a very similar story. I raced an early/mid...

I have a very similar story. I raced an early/mid 90's V6 SHO in my mostly stock LO3 and I beat him from a dig pretty easily. However, the SHO I raced was pretty rough and looked like it was pretty...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-02-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,025
Posted By gatoRS92

Mine did too on my old tires, but ever since I...

Mine did too on my old tires, but ever since I got some nice sticky tires that get very good traction it no longer chirps going into 2nd. I got Falkens that are directional Z-rated and they smoke...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-31-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,467
Posted By gatoRS92

I agree 100%, the early foxbody front end looked...

I agree 100%, the early foxbody front end looked horrible.

Nice kill! How many Mustangs came with t-tops? I can't even remember the last time I saw one
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-28-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By gatoRS92

Oh I'm plenty aware of the difference between a...

Oh I'm plenty aware of the difference between a '93-'97 Camaro and a '98-'02, I'm just questioning whether or not the motor was factory. Judging by the front end it was definately an earlier 4th gen,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-28-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By gatoRS92

LO3 vs. modded LT1

As you can tell by the title, the race was my mostly stock Camaro RS against a built 4th gen Z28 with what I'm guessing was an LT1. It was a '93-'97 Camaro with a cowl hood, and I'm guessing by the...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-28-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By gatoRS92

You have a PM :D

You have a PM :D
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-28-2006, 02:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By gatoRS92

WTB: '82-'92 Camaro tail light covers/blackouts

If anyone has a set of smoked Camaro tail light covers and are willing to sell them cheap, I'm interested. I live in Columbus, Ohio.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-04-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,074
Posted By gatoRS92

If the '98 is stock, you will probably win.

If the '98 is stock, you will probably win.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-04-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,422
Posted By gatoRS92

Yeah they had quite a few engines, the early ones...

Yeah they had quite a few engines, the early ones ('79 thru '82 maybe?) had some boat anchor engines that I can't even remember what they were. Some crappy V6 and a 4.5 V8 or something like that....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By gatoRS92

Oil pressure lower than normal, should I be concerned?

I have an LO3 with over 186k miles on it. The engine runs VERY good, nearly flawless. However, the oil pressure lately has been lower than normal. At WOT and RPM's in the 4-5k range, the pressure is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-03-2006, 12:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,422
Posted By gatoRS92

You sure that the Monte wasn't a 4.3 V6? Nice...

You sure that the Monte wasn't a 4.3 V6? Nice kill though, I'm guessing you have a 2.8, you got any mods?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-02-2006, 12:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,074
Posted By gatoRS92

Unless you really want to spend a lot of money on...

Unless you really want to spend a lot of money on your 305, don't worry about a cam and a tune yet. Full exhaust (dual snorkel, headers, 3'' catback), intake manifold, advanced timing, and maybe a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-09-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,003
Posted By gatoRS92

I ran a '96-'98 GT, automatic, only mod was a...

I ran a '96-'98 GT, automatic, only mod was a muffler. My mostly stock LO3 beat him by a fender in a race to 70-80. They really aren't difficult to beat in stock form, especially if you have an LB9...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-02-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,000
Posted By gatoRS92

Good race between two awesome cars. Nice kill! I...

Good race between two awesome cars. Nice kill! I also like how clear and detailed your story was. There should be more threads like this one.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-02-2006, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By gatoRS92

I'm pretty sure a '91 GT came with a 3.1 V6. When...

I'm pretty sure a '91 GT came with a 3.1 V6. When paired with a 5-speed, it can be pretty quick for a Cavalier/Sunbird. I'm thinking it will be a very close race. If your friend is a good driver,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-30-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By gatoRS92

Honestly I think the transmission is fine, but...

Honestly I think the transmission is fine, but I'd still like to have it looked at while it's out of the car. I've been told that even if the transmission has no issues, I can still expect to pay at...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-30-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By gatoRS92

Converter replacement & tranny labor costs

I drive a '92 Camaro with an LO3 and a 700R4. The torque converter has been bad for about a year now, but was never much of a problem. In gear, the converter would make an annoying hissing sound, but...
Forum: TBI
03-28-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 738
Posted By gatoRS92

Not sure if this topic is in the right forum, but...

Not sure if this topic is in the right forum, but anyways.....

I know a guy who took his GTA to a place in Canton, Ohio and the guy did a great job on his chip. Check out www.lsracingchips.com for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-28-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By gatoRS92

Close race, if both cars are running well and...

Close race, if both cars are running well and driven well then the Mustang will probably have the edge. Get yourself a catback and some headers and that right there will probably be enough for you to...
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