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Forum: TPI
08-14-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 138,587
Posted By fatman

Re: Fuel Pump Issues regarding heat???

If you think that you are vaporizing the fuel due to heat. What we did back in the day with carbs was to add some diesel fuel to the gas tank. I had forgotten about this but a guy that my wife works...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-07-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By fatman

Re: vortec spark plugs with hookers

hard to beleive that no one has this setup. Help me out if you have any infomation.

Thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By fatman

Re: vortec spark plugs with hookers

any other information?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By fatman

vortec spark plugs with hookers

I hope that I do not bore you with this question if it has already been addressed. I have an 89 camaro, 350 vortec, carbed with hooker headers. We race this but it is street legal, insured and...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-05-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By fatman

vortec spark plugs with hookers

I hope that I do not bore you with this question if it has already been addressed. I have an 89 camaro, 350 vortec, carbed with hooker headers. We race this but it is street legal, insured and...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-13-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By fatman

I am looking for a torque arm that mounts to the...

I am looking for a torque arm that mounts to the crossmember. I freely admit that I am a dumbass for not reading your post with more care. I thank you for your time. :thanks:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-13-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By fatman

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Forum: Mid-West Region
12-12-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By fatman

I wonder if you would be interested in selling...

I wonder if you would be interested in selling the torque arm only. I am running a 350 turbo and the crossmember will not work for me. I am in Kansas at 67530 and wonder if you would consider...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-11-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By fatman

aftermarket torque arm

I have a low 12 second camaro that I would like to upgrade with lower control arms and an adjustable torque arm. I would like something like the spohn. The car has a 350 automatic with a home brew...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-11-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 430
Posted By fatman

Hey Dave, let us know what your price for the...

Hey Dave, let us know what your price for the whole deal is. What is needed to tie to crossmember that holds a 350 turbo?

Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-06-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,555
Posted By fatman

have you aftermarket torque arm or aftermarket...

have you aftermarket torque arm or aftermarket rear lower control arms?
Forum: Fabrication
11-01-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,977
Posted By fatman

question for hot69z

Would you please let me know how you worked out the front mount? Did you tie back to the trans or go somewhere else? What did you use for the front mount. I wonder if you would could post a...
Forum: Fabrication
10-30-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,977
Posted By fatman

TA to mount question.

How did this finally turn out? I understand what I want to do connecting to the rear end but wonder how the torque arm finally connected to the crossmember. I would like to do this upgrade to our...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-27-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By fatman

lookin for a link and opinions on launch

Does anyone have an idea if the link contained in the sticky "lower control arm angle and relocation brackets" have relocated to a new site. I would love this information. My 89 camaro is doing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,053
Posted By fatman

di I need it or not??

So do I need to hook the kick down cable up or can I just leave it disconnected? I am not being lazy but this car will not be street driven very much. Just a few more races this year and it could...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-22-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,053
Posted By fatman

350 turbo kickdown

Here’s the deal. I just got my 89 camaro running on all 8 cylinders and hit the track. We ran a 12.993 with a 1.7 60’ time. We had a 104-105 mph trap speed. After looking over the time slips we...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2006, 06:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By fatman

kick down linkage

Here’s the deal. I just got my 89 camaro running on all 8 cylinders and hit the track. We ran a 12.993 with a 1.7 60’ time. We had a 104-105 mph trap speed. After looking over the time slips we...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,300
Posted By fatman

spark plugs for vortec with headers

I have an 89 Camaro with a 350 vortec engine. I am running Hooker Headers and am burning the plug boot on #7 plug wire. If you have a set up like this please let me know what you did to fix this...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By fatman

how much slick will fit??

Without modifying the wheel wheels how much slick fits? I have an 89 camaro and need to buy slicks but want to do it once. Please give me examples of what you are running for tire on the back end...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,461
Posted By fatman

Steel 16's from S10's

Do you know what year(s) of S10 that had the same bolt pattern and offset? Does anyone else have any suggestions? What about S10 derivatives like Blazers, etc. I am kind of afraid to use...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,461
Posted By fatman

I wonder about the same thing! Surely something...

I wonder about the same thing! Surely something off another GM car will work. I want to use the Mickey Thompson's off of my 93 formula on an 89 and see if they will hook up before buying slicks...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By fatman

Figured it out!

I had very little fuel pressure. I checked everything out and finally pulled the pump. I found that the short hose between the fuel pump and the steel tubing exiting the gas tank had a split in the...
Forum: TPI
04-28-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By fatman

Fuel pressure regulator change out

Several years ago I stuffed a TPI motor in a 91 chevy truck. The motor came out of an 89 IROC. I have been using the truck for years and have really enjoyed it. I ran into a problem the other day....
Forum: Cooling
04-11-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By fatman

89 Camaro fan control

Is there a fan switch that will take the fan relay to ground without going through the ECM. If my thinking is correct I should be able to power a tan wire constantly when the car is running and...
Forum: Carburetors
04-11-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By fatman

89 camaro fan wiring

Is there a fan switch that will take the fan relay to ground without going through the ECM. If my thinking is correct I should be able to power a tan wire constantly when the car is running and...
Forum: Carburetors
04-11-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By fatman

Fan control on carbed motors

Since most folks that are running carbs have lost their computers I wonder about what others have done about fan control. Do you have to run an ECM for the fan relay and switch to work? I am running...
Forum: Cooling
04-11-2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By fatman

fan control

Do you have to run an ECM for the fan relay and switch to work? I am running a carb and have lost the computer so what are my options for automatic fan control at this point?

TIA!
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,743
Posted By fatman

Your right that the ECM is gone. If the correct...

Your right that the ECM is gone. If the correct engine oil pressure switch is installed and wired back to the FPR I wonder if the fuel pump will work when oil pressure is established? The other...
Forum: Carburetors
03-27-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,743
Posted By fatman

fuel pump relay hotwire????

I have an 89 camaro that I bought less engine. I'm pretty sure that the previous owner had converted to a carb already. I am cleaning up the wiring and find that the tan and white wire from the FPR...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-05-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,122
Posted By fatman

driveshaft length

Bought a Moser 9" and a TH350. Plan to use solid motor mounts set up to keep the engine in the stock location. Do I need to come up with an 82 drive shaft or will the shaft out of an 89 work. If...
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