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Forum: TPI
10-17-2001, 05:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ehelmsin

Anyone heard anything, I thought Earl was...

Anyone heard anything, I thought Earl was supposed to be sending out quotes on Monday morning. I eamiled him but no response.
Forum: TPI
10-10-2001, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By Ehelmsin

The wires have writing on them like "battery" or...

The wires have writing on them like "battery" or "injector 1" so the aren't completely black. Do you know where it runs to on the distributor? thanks
Forum: TPI
10-10-2001, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By Ehelmsin

Setting timing with painless harness...

My buddy has a '77 Camaro with an '87 Tpi in it. He used a pianless wiring harness to install it. How can we figure out which wire needs to be disconceted to set the timing? The tech artical defines...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2001, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By Ehelmsin

Only thing that comes to mind is a shaker hood...

Only thing that comes to mind is a shaker hood like some of the second gen TAs. That is a really nice car though so regardless of what you do it will be awesome. I take it you don't want to go with a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-10-2001, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By Ehelmsin

Yes, you can the numbers to shift, but it would...

Yes, you can the numbers to shift, but it would probably better to let the tranny shift for itself. As for weather or not its a 700R4, I can't remeber when they started using them. Check the tech...
Forum: TPI
10-09-2001, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By Ehelmsin

How to tell injectors apart

Is there a way to tell lbs/hr by looking at an injector, my buddy bought a TPI and we don't know if it was off a 350 (22 lbs) or a 305 (19 lbs) Also could we pick up some injectors off an LT1, 24 lbs...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-03-2001, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By Ehelmsin

How r these? ...

How r these?

http://www.detroitmuscle.cz28.com/teal.jpg

http://www.detroitmuscle.cz28.com/teal2.jpg

(sorry if they aren't that great, I'm pretty new to Photoshop...
Forum: Body
10-02-2001, 01:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By Ehelmsin

Carpet on the console

Has anyone ever pulled the carpet off the side of the center console? I really dont like the way it looks. I have seen some with just normal black plastic, is the carpet just put over that? Thanks!
...
Forum: Body
10-01-2001, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Ehelmsin

Make sure you get a buddy to help you, those...

Make sure you get a buddy to help you, those doors can weigh up too 200 lbs.
Forum: TPI
10-01-2001, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 523
Posted By Ehelmsin

Hey Millican why dont you upload some of those...

Hey Millican why dont you upload some of those pics to hold us future lt1 intake people over until you get the tech artical written. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif
Forum: Body
10-01-2001, 12:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By Ehelmsin

year/make/model might help a little, sometimes...

year/make/model might help a little, sometimes what looks like the same color may change names from year to year.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-01-2001, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 376
Posted By Ehelmsin

Just a quick comment... the 4th gen SS air intake...

Just a quick comment... the 4th gen SS air intake sits on top of intake about 1/3 of the way back on it. The air ends up making a 270 degree turn to get the throttle body. So I don't think it would...
Forum: History / Originality
09-27-2001, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By Ehelmsin

Got a little more info from the Camaro Anthology....

Got a little more info from the Camaro Anthology. The hood louvers in '67 were fins that ran longways, '68 had the 4 carb stack look. (neither were functional) The "smudge" under the camaro on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2001, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,263
Posted By Ehelmsin

That is awsome... much better than the $1200 for...

That is awsome... much better than the $1200 for the miniram. Keep us updated!!

Quick question: What is the stock bolt pattern on the LT-1, would it bolt up to vortec heads? Are there any...
Forum: History / Originality
09-26-2001, 10:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By Ehelmsin

The RS on the first gens also included the hidden...

The RS on the first gens also included the hidden headlight system. If it had hood louvers (They were not functional, sorry) then that indicate a SS, which would have a 350 or a big block and all the...
Forum: TPI
09-19-2001, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By Ehelmsin

How much change b4 new prom

Hey guys, this is a pretty simple question, but I have been wondering for awhile... How much can you change on your car before you HAVE to change the chip, or else it just wont run right anymore?...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-17-2001, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By Ehelmsin

Thats cool now I just need a r/c car for it to go...

Thats cool now I just need a r/c car for it to go on top of https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif
Forum: TPI
09-17-2001, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Ehelmsin

Does the vortec base flow any better than stock?...

Does the vortec base flow any better than stock? Is it up there with the tpis and edelbrock ones? Better?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2001, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 376
Posted By Ehelmsin

I am getting it on the readers rides too.

I am getting it on the readers rides too.
Forum: TPI
09-14-2001, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By Ehelmsin

Get yourself a book called "TPI swappers guide"...

Get yourself a book called "TPI swappers guide" it will tell you everything you need to know.
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2001, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By Ehelmsin

Excessive draw from lights

When my car kicks down at a light (from 1000rmp to 750) my voltage drops down to about 9 or 10. (It is enough engauge my radio auto off) What would cause this or where should I start looking. Any...
Forum: Body
09-13-2001, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By Ehelmsin

I am glad to say I never seen this done, people...

I am glad to say I never seen this done, people constantly bitch about 4th gen stuff on 3rds, I wonder what they will say about 1st gen stuff. I am sure that a '67 rs nose will cost more that a 3rd...
Forum: History / Originality
09-11-2001, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
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Views: 527
Posted By Ehelmsin

The list is on the inside of the console.

The list is on the inside of the console.
Forum: Body
09-11-2001, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By Ehelmsin

Take the system out and clean it up. Sometimes it...

Take the system out and clean it up. Sometimes it is just dirt making the gears stick. If it turns out to be broken, I would not try to repair it, seat belts are too important.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-09-2001, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By Ehelmsin

I got mine around xmas durring a gp, i love and...

I got mine around xmas durring a gp, i love and dont regret them for a second. When they arrived I was missing the bulbs, emailed them and got a response right away, they were just a little backed up...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2001, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By Ehelmsin

They look like the stock ones. Gm #19.

They look like the stock ones. Gm #19.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-08-2001, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By Ehelmsin

Man, either brakes would be better than what we...

Man, either brakes would be better than what we got. I am planning on running 17s down the road, so my vote is for the better C5s. Keep us updated on how this going!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2001, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,751
Posted By Ehelmsin

Well, I think by 95 they were rated at 285 hp....

Well, I think by 95 they were rated at 285 hp. The tranny was a 4-60le, same as the 700-r4 just electronicly controled. If it is a manual, it was a T-56. Do a search on t-56 on this message board and...
Forum: Body
09-08-2001, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By Ehelmsin

Check out camaroz28.com for sale board, lots of...

Check out camaroz28.com for sale board, lots of 4th genners on that site.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2001, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 620
Posted By Ehelmsin

Here are some pics if you are thinking about...

Here are some pics if you are thinking about keeping the stock back-up lights.
http://www.detroitmuscle.cz28.com/back2.jpg
http://www.detroitmuscle.cz28.com/back3.jpg
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2001, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By Ehelmsin

I just did this... the guy at the dealership was...

I just did this... the guy at the dealership was pissed https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif hehe (he was laughing pissed, not actually mad at me) He said "how the hell I am ever going to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2001, 06:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,751
Posted By Ehelmsin

check out camaroz28.com and ask in the lt-1...

check out camaroz28.com and ask in the lt-1 message board, they would probably know better than us thirdgenners :P
What specs are you looking for?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2001, 05:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,062
Posted By Ehelmsin

Here is the system off a SS ...

Here is the system off a SS

http://www.detroitmuscle.cz28.com/SSCenterMount.jpg

Seems pretty easy to change over any system with outlets on either side. Cut the pipes back add some 90...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2001, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By Ehelmsin

It will take about 15 min... its cake! Jack up...

It will take about 15 min... its cake! Jack up the car, undo the 4 bolts holding the driveshaft to the rear, slide it out of the tranny... do the reverse to put in the new one.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2001, 03:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,062
Posted By Ehelmsin

Center exit exhaust pic

The new SS can have center exit exhaust that I think looks awsome. I doctored up a pic, what do you all think?
http://www.detroitmuscle.cz28.com/cus.jpg

I need to do some more research and see...
Forum: Body
09-07-2001, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By Ehelmsin

T-Tops tech artical

I just read the tech artical on t-top wether stripping where they gave the author the "wrong part" and it turned out to work better. I was wondering if anyone knows what the "wrong part" really is. I...
Forum: Exhaust
09-07-2001, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By Ehelmsin

Header details

Two quick questions....

1. Headers that come with the air pipes, are they welded on or bolted like the stock manifolds? (Basicly, can they be removed easily?)

2. What is the difference between...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-06-2001, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,495
Posted By Ehelmsin

No, I didn't, but would that account for a...

No, I didn't, but would that account for a grinding vibration? The noise is similar to when you are power braking and the car begins to move, but much louder and longer. Sounds like someone is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2001, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 288
Posted By Ehelmsin

What to get w/ tranny rebuild

Hey guys, I am going to be having my 700-r4 rebuilt soon and I was wondering what I should ask for... shift kit, vette servo, ect? Also what stall converter should I get, this is in a mostly stock...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2001, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 274
Posted By Ehelmsin

Is my tranny dying?

If I am cruising at 45 mph and I hit the gas my trans (700-r4) doesnt like to downshift, I have to really punch it to get it to downshift. When it does finally downshift it takes a second to finally...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-04-2001, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,495
Posted By Ehelmsin

Strange Brake Noise (dying seagull)

When I slowly brake I get this horrible noise from the drivers front brake. It resonates throught the whole car, It is not a squeal, but a groan. The noise was somewhat random untill I changed my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2001, 08:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,035
Posted By Ehelmsin

My Dad had a Porsche 930 that he couldn't get...

My Dad had a Porsche 930 that he couldn't get even close to passing the test in the county we lived in, so he ended up registering through the business he owned that happened to be in the next...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2001, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By Ehelmsin

Quicky question... (valve seals)

I am going to be doing my valve seals this weekend and I was wondering what size compressor I need to use for the air fitting thing. (I dont know the correct name, the thingy that plugs into the...
Forum: Body
07-20-2001, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By Ehelmsin

I have the same issue, I dont think the motors...

I have the same issue, I dont think the motors are broken, I have had the car for 2 years and they are still just as slow. What makes me sad is when I ride in my friends 91 tbird. Those windows go...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-20-2001, 06:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,923
Posted By Ehelmsin

I can't think of any other movies but there are 2...

I can't think of any other movies but there are 2 tv show that always have Irocs in them.
Seinfeild has a gold (i think) Iroc that is alway parked outside his apartment, any episode there is a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2001, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By Ehelmsin

Well, I think a little better description of the...

Well, I think a little better description of the problem would help you here. But from what you said here are my suggestions of things to check out. First your power steering pump and/or steering...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-15-2001, 03:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 368
Posted By Ehelmsin

I hear a lot of people say their t-5 holds up...

I hear a lot of people say their t-5 holds up behind a 350, but that is the fastest t-5 I have heard of. I think you have the best one to ever leave the factory there. Of course for every good t-5,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2001, 02:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By Ehelmsin

Wheels web site?

Anyone know a good site for looking at wheels. I am thinking about replacing my Iroc rims and wanted to see whats out there. All the sites I have found only have 5 or 6 wheels on them that will fit....
Forum: Exhaust
05-27-2001, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 799
Posted By Ehelmsin

I laugh my @$$ off when I see the guys who are...

I laugh my @$$ off when I see the guys who are too cheap to buy the real fart pipes and get the fake fart pipe tip on their car. Here is a fun game I play:

"Crap exhaust of Fart Pipe"
When you...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2001, 02:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,206
Posted By Ehelmsin

Of course if they were in a muscle car they still...

Of course if they were in a muscle car they still wouldn't have been able to hear the girls... over the exhaust https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif
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