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Forum: DFI and ECM
09-30-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,069
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Lets Talk Open Loop/Closed Loop

well its back to running normal, turned out when I re routed my plug wires I had 2 hooked up wrong.

So now it back to normal but still wont hit closed loop. I checked for good ground at the O2,...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-29-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,069
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Lets Talk Open Loop/Closed Loop

The temp does come up to 200-220 even then it wont go into closed loop.

The O2 is new so I wouldnt think its bad and I swapped the ECM from my 91 Jimmy into the Camaro and the O2 still reads 447mv...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-29-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,069
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Lets Talk Open Loop/Closed Loop

So my Camaro recently started running like crap and I found an O2 Code and replaced it. After that the fuel pump went out.

So new fuel pump, new O2, and just replaced the coolant sensor still...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-10-2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Guess What It Will Run

It still has the stock gears in the rear.
I think one of my benifits will be that with the TH350 and gears in the rear it should put me across the line at a good RPM.

Like I said Im not looking...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-09-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Guess What It Will Run

I will if the weather is good then I will have it out this weekend. If not next week sometime.

Im trailering it up there because I plan to beat it untill something breaks. I have a 355 in the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-09-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Guess What It Will Run

So my Dad and I have a bet going about what my Camaro will run 1st time out, just for fun.
Heres the specs
89 Camaro RS
Stock 305TBI
Hooker Chambered muffler
BFG Drag Radials
TH350 w/ shift kit...
Forum: Body
09-09-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

I didnt realize the camera was set on close up shot. I didnt feel like going out to take em over...

Yes i know the back bumper still needs more paint, so does the drivers side of the car, Im...
Forum: Body
09-09-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

She really didnt like the car when I first got it because it was stick. But after I swapped the TH350 into it she wants to drive it all over, so she didnt mind helping to get some new color on it.
...
Forum: Body
09-09-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,182
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Camaro-stang??

I searched Google up and down trying to find something on this car. I do kinda like that rear end. Wonder what it looks like up close?

Neways this was all I found
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Forum: Body
09-09-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,182
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Camaro-stang??

Who? and Why? Thats all I gotta say. Wonder if it still runnin a SBC or a FORD?
Forum: Body
09-09-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: need inner door photos

I just swapped my drivers side door last night so here is what I came up with.

POWER DOOR PICS
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NON POWER DOOR PICS
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2008, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,800
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Calling all bronze/burnt orange colored third gens

Just painted mine link is in my sig
Forum: History / Originality
09-08-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 959
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Finally Finished 85 Silver Iroc, back from the dead!

Not bad, looks really good for outside. Look at my thread in my signature, im here in Lake Geneva.
Forum: Fabrication
09-08-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Good 110v Wire Feed???

Looks like I will be shopping for the Lincoln MIG.
Im not looking to do any heavy work. I will use the good one at work for that. But over the winter I may weld in a new quarter, and exhaust and...
Forum: TBI
09-07-2008, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: floodig. tbi forces to much gas

Test your coolant temp. sensor prolly not reading right
Forum: TBI
09-07-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Why did my car stop running?

Not nice to post double threads.

Neways I answered this question in your other thread
Forum: TBI
09-07-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: 2 tbi swap part # needed please

Should prolly check the Truck forums. or call Napa
Forum: TBI
09-07-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: I Need Help. Won't Run

Make sure you have vacuum to the MAP sensor. If so replace it. I didnt see where you were from but I have a few laying around if you want on.
Forum: Cooling
09-07-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Please help 1986 iroc heater hose info needed

One Heater core hose comes off the firewall and goes to the nipple on the rear of the intake manifold.
The other hose comes off the firewall and will goto the port on the radiator, just under the...
Forum: Fabrication
09-07-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Good 110v Wire Feed???

Not sure if this is the right area to post, but Im looking to get a cheaper 110v Welder. I have a 230v welder at work but it a paint to bring the car there everytime. Looking to do body panel...
Forum: Body
09-07-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,380
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: How can I fix this hood bend?

I would just bend it back up untill the lip is flat again, and if you have a kink, or dent there after that scuff it with 40-50 grit and put some filler on it.

In my build thread (link in my...
Forum: Carburetors
09-07-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,502
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Pros and Cons of switching from EFI to Carb?

Before you yank that TBI off and throw a carb on it try replacing the intake gaskets. 90% of TBI running and idling problems are caused from vacuum leaks. My car ran good, and idled OK. but I wasnt...
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,754
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: . . .Dash project. . .

Wow, I just had to chime in and say that looks nice. Great work. Keep it up
Forum: Body
09-03-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Best Way To Layout Stripes

I painted my 89 Camaro orange and black well now im almost to the point where Im gonna paint 2 black racing stripes on it.

Ive stared at the car several times and cant come up with a good way to...
Forum: Body
09-02-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,819
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: 92 25th rs rod project begins

Its lookin good, I see you yanked the drip rail to. Coming along very nicely. I got mine painted, I kinda rushed getting it done because I wanted to get into the motor and trans part.
I also just...
Forum: Body
09-02-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Yea I did, I was going to do a better job with real paint, but I decided I was more into getting it going down the strip, not trying to make a show car.
I had 15 cans, I sprayed while my girl shook...
Forum: Body
09-02-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Here are some more pictures. Got the passenger side door together I think it looks good with the black mirror and handle. Im still waiting on this bozo with a cowl hood to reply.
I still gotta get...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Qusetion for Drag Racers

I thought about that, but flex from a stock TBI 305?
I also notice the car sits kinda low in the rear, my springs may just be old and junk, could probably use a set of shocks to.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Qusetion for Drag Racers

I just swapped a TH350 into my 89 Camaro RS Still has the stock 305 in it, and a set of BF Drag Radials I noticed lately that when I nail it off a line all is good, and when I hit second gear the...
Forum: Body
08-30-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

I did take the spoiler off to paint the car. Then I painted it black, and the ground effects are going to be black, also im painting the inside of the headlight housing black to ya know on the...
Forum: Body
08-30-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Heres some pictures, not finished yet, still need a few more coats, and then clear, and buffing. Also I gotta paint the ground effects black and then I was gonna do 2 Black stripes.

What do u...
Forum: Body
08-29-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

well i got tired of lookin at it in orange, and thought hard about it, Im not trying to make a show car, I want to drag race lol. So I just finished painting it Orange. Still gotta do the bumpers,...
Forum: Body
08-26-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

The door and rear quarter are the only bad spots on the car. I havent messed with the door, Im just going to get another one. The quarter I made looks as good as possible but have a few leads on a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-25-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,587
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Am I understanding This Right T5 To TH350?

Okay so I swapped the TH350 in today, and it went better then I thought.

For info to all others

Stock flexplate from a automatic Camaro works with the TH350
Stock Driveshaft from T5 or Auto...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,587
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Am I understanding This Right T5 To TH350?

Well you all have anwered all my questions. I get the TH350 tomorrow, and the B&M kit should be here Friday.

Thanks again for the answers.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2008, 01:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,587
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Am I understanding This Right T5 To TH350?

Which flexplate do I need?

Will a TH350 torque converter bolt up to a flywheel that came from a Camaro with a 700R4?

Other than that last thing, Ive got it all ready and should be putting it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 791
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Is this shop jerking my chain?

thats true to i second that, from the pedal to the slave that little bit could cause the problem with the slack.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Automatic to Manual Conversion Peeps

I just pulled my 5spd setup and sold it today. I noticed that my master was a little crooked to, and the car had 130,000miles on it without problems. If anything use some washers to shim it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 791
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Is this shop jerking my chain?

I am a mechanic here in town, and have put several clutches in, if the bled the system there is still air in it.
But by you saying the pedal will go down a bit without and preasure than I'd say...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,587
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: Am I understanding This Right T5 To TH350?

bassically all i need to know

is the trans crossmember for a t5 camaro the same one as the automatic camaros?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-20-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Complete T5 Setup for 3rd Gen. 400.00

Im pulling the T5 out of my 89 Camaro RS soon to swap in a TH350
The T5 is smooth and shifts great. Newer clutch I was told, I will find out when I get it out.

400.00 for everything Trans,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,587
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Am I understanding This Right T5 To TH350?

I have searched and read for about 45mins now and I keep getting mixed answers on this.
Ive got a 89 RS 305 and T5
Im looking to swap out the T5 for a TH350 Im getting the B&M Kit PN-30299
What...
Forum: Body
08-19-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Its been awhile but here are some update pictures. The entire pass. side is done, just some minor spot putty here and there.
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Forum: Body
08-07-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Ohh man your all gonna get a kick outta this one. So when I started this I was trying out some new bondo I wasnt familar with and it never set right on the drivers side door, so I tried sanding it...
Forum: Body
08-03-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Yea cigarette. The truck is a 93 Jimmy 4.3l and 31's
Im gonna be doing a solid axle swap on it sometime, but not till the Camaro is done. I was also thinking of putting the 305 out of the Camaro in...
Forum: Body
08-03-2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,819
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: 92 25th rs rod project begins

Looks real good man. I dont like the spoiler to much but thats me, I think it sticks out to far side to side. But its different and that makes it cool.

Ide go for the orange. You dont see many 3rd...
Forum: Body
08-02-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Well I just couldnt stay away. I put in a little more work, got the driver side quarter done, and then started building a hood scoop out of cardboard. I think I might build one before I paint it....
Forum: Body
08-02-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Here is a few more pictures to keep you all updated. I quit for the day. Put the tail light back on and went out and drove it... Camaro got its first spankin lol, pulled up next to a WRX STI I spun...
Forum: Body
07-31-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,251
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: I need a paint scheme Help

[quote=Nugget2109;3841932]Hmmm, Bright orange with 2 white stripes....

Do you mean something like, uhhh..

This??? lol Great minds think alike.
Forum: Body
07-31-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,748
Posted By 1986Sleeper

Re: My teardown and paint thread... 56K No No

Yea, it should have a nice shine to it, but I will probably shoot clear on it sometime...

Its not that big of a project to me. The last vehicle I bought was a 94 Explorer, and the rockers were...
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