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Forum: TBI
08-14-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By topless89

Re: is heat killing me?

why is it that everyone who has a TBI car has this problem and posts it, and everyone has good ideas on what to check, but there's never a real answer to this problem posted....???? ARGH!!!!!
Forum: Body
06-29-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By topless89

Re: prep wipes still coming out red after washing

thanks for all the replies i love the community here at TGO. if anyone elsa has any advice feel free to chime in it's all greatly appreciated.
Forum: Body
06-29-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By topless89

Re: prep wipes still coming out red after washing

it was pretty hot probably 100. i didnt have any reducer in there. i followed the mixing directions on the can and went 4 to 1 primer and catalyst. then today i found the tek sheet for the primer and...
Forum: Body
06-29-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By topless89

Re: prep wipes still coming out red after washing

1.4 tip, strained with #80 strainer, i have a dessicant filter attached to the gun at the regulator, i'm using eastwoods 2K urethane primer.
Forum: Body
06-29-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By topless89

Re: prep wipes still coming out red after washing

thanks guys. gave it another pass with wax remover and then the prep wites again. i shot it in primer and now i've got more issues. the primer only lays down nice and smooth on the corners and edges....
Forum: Body
06-29-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 612
Views: 173,092
Posted By topless89

Re: The Weight Reduction Thread!

go with fiber glass. check your CF hood too, most af them are fiber glass with a layer or CF for appearance.
Forum: Body
06-26-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By topless89

prep wipes still coming out red after washing

before anyone says "try a search" i know i did , couldn't find my answer. i'm painting my 89 vert in my garage already pounded out an pulled and filled the dents. roughed up and /or removed the the...
Forum: TBI
04-13-2009, 02:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,695
Posted By topless89

Re: Failed Emissions NOx HC

:confused: the EGR is MIA? was there a visual inspection at the smog place... they should have cought it then. the EGR will definately lower combustion chamber temps if it is functioning properly. is...
Forum: Brakes
07-14-2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,030
Posted By topless89

Re: Having problem double-flaring metric lines.

you'll have to summon all the strebgth you can muster and tighten the clamp till it feels like it's going to break. if you remove too much material from the line by slipping the tool down it...
Forum: TBI
06-24-2008, 12:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By topless89

Re: HORSEPOWER HYPOTHESIS ANYONE???

how can you equip a TBI car with an LT1 manifold???
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-13-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,008
Posted By topless89

Re: Cars with 17" and 18" wheels and tires come in and LIST them!!

17x8.5 Z06 replica 245 45 sumitomo htrz2 front, 2" spacer 1.5" drop
18x10.5 Z06 replica 275 40 sumitomo htrz2 rear, 2" spacer 1" drop
i could probably run a 1/8" smaller spacer in front cuz i have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-13-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 483
Posted By topless89

Re: Fixing my A-Arms

an air chisle used kind of like a pry-bar got mine out pretty easily, and in one piece.
Forum: Brakes
06-08-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,865
Posted By topless89

Re: Anyone have pics of an adjustable prop valve installed?

here is mine installed next to the fuel filter. the stock rear drum combination valve stays in place under the hood, but the plunger and spring are removed from inside the valve.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-13-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,346
Posted By topless89

Re: Air ride and road raing

go to http://www.ground-control.com/ and look at the weight jacks.
Forum: Brakes
05-13-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By topless89

Re: rear adjust

a bolt-out might get them off, but you'll have to replace them.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-13-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By topless89

Re: any one running Sumitomo HTRZ 245/50ZR16

i'm running sumitomo htrz's 245-45-17 275-40-18.
there is an amazing difference in grip vs stock (economy) tires. i don't imagine they'll hold up against something like nitto nt555's but they are...
Forum: TBI
05-06-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,244
Posted By topless89

Re: More EGR questions??

Thanks guys for all the info. I would take mine off and try cleaning it, but I havent figgered how to get those bolts out yet...[/quote]

try a small box end wrench with an offset, you can "buy"...
Forum: TBI
05-04-2008, 01:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,244
Posted By topless89

Re: More EGR questions??

the replacement valve from auto zone is made for a variety of vehicles. when you get the new one you read the p/n on your valve and there is an assortment of little metal discs with different sizes...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By topless89

Re: Steering POP

the easiest way to get the old A-arm bushings out is an air chisle.
Forum: TBI
05-03-2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,942
Posted By topless89

Re: Headers w/AIR Tied into PCV Breathers

if you unhook the smog pump and tubes but leave the check-valves screwed on to the AIR tubes on the headers there should be no exhaust leak. if you run the engine and put your finger on the open end...
Forum: TBI
04-28-2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

i'm not sure about the bolt heads on yours. mine were regular. but it was a serious pain to get the socket in there, i ended up bustin' my knuckles an dusing a small wrench held at an awkward angle....
Forum: TBI
04-27-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

a rifle cleaning kit for the manifold is not a bad idea, you just don't want to unleash a bunch of debris back into your intake manifold through the EGR passage. hopefully cleaning everything out...
Forum: TBI
04-27-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

you should replace the gasket. you can use a drill bit to clean out the inside of the valve. i wouldn't reccomend cleaning out the passages in the manifold with it attached to the engine.
Forum: TBI
04-26-2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

thanks slow90. i was about to post the same reply, then i remembered when i first started toolin around on my car and i thought the THERMAC was the EGR just like comealive did. since i'm posting...
Forum: Interior
04-25-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,038
Posted By topless89

Re: How to remove steeringwheel ?

you will need to pull the plastic trim under the column... the big piece that the fuze box cover attaches to. the VATS wire snakes through the column and there is a connector underneath. to make...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-24-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 678
Posted By topless89

Re: Front end Rebuild-Was this a Fair price?

http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-261-29-chevrolet-camaro-1967-02.aspx
Forum: TBI
04-23-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

The first thing you should do is clear that code. check the wires and vacume lines on the EGR solenoid and the vacume line on the EGR valve. To check the valve itself stick your finger up through the...
Forum: TBI
04-23-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

Does your heater work? the hoses you have pictured are heater hoses. i've attached a pic. the round silver thing in the pic is the top of the EGR valve, which is bolted to the intake manifold. There...
Forum: TBI
04-23-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,831
Posted By topless89

Re: 305 build up suggestion?

if you're going to start increasing airflow through the heads, remember that your stock TBI will only flow 400CFM. that will become a weak link very quickly.
Forum: TBI
04-23-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,364
Posted By topless89

Re: EGR Bypass

i'm confused... so the radiator is overflowing into the egr valve? pictures help.
Forum: TBI
04-23-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,946
Posted By topless89

Re: Removing the smog pump... is it worth the time??

there are check valves on the tubes that go into the manifolds, you shouldn't need to plug those. if you're going to remove the pulley you might as well remove the pump, the control valve, and the...
Forum: TBI
04-23-2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,946
Posted By topless89

Re: Removing the smog pump... is it worth the time??

[quote=F_N_JUNK;3724148] it's such a pain in the a$$ to change the plugs.

:lmao: it's a pain now, wait till you put the hedders on there...
Forum: TBI
04-22-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By topless89

Re: Anybody know what this is?

i've seen it used in an article CHP. they did a few bolt-ons to an old truck. In the article they said that thing actually improved performance.
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,544
Posted By topless89

Re: what do you think about glass packs

i was thinking of running a short pipe and pointing it sideways in front of the weel under the rocker panel.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,888
Posted By topless89

Re: Unibody Twisted?

BTW does anyone know how hard it would be to run another bar connecting to the other side of the axle to make it strong both ways instead of just left to right?[/quote]

you cloud use a watts...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2008, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,352
Posted By topless89

Re: Koni yellow vs KYB gr2

you need to take into account that koni's come with a lifetime warrantee. i replaced my Gabriel's with kyb's and there was almost no difference in feel even though the old ones were so worn that i...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,146
Posted By topless89

Re: Edelbrock 3-pt STB Installers

use a small bit to punch through, and ream it out with a sheet-metal bit.
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2008, 11:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,544
Posted By topless89

Re: what do you think about glass packs

i've got a set of hooker shorty's along with their y pipe. i was thinking of sticking a single super 40 or something similar under the passebger seat and dumping soon there after, is that going to...
Forum: Brakes
04-17-2008, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By topless89

Re: do baer replacement pads exist?

Baer usually uses the 2 piston PBR calipers. The pads should be available everywhere, listed under 88-92 camaro w/performance brakes if your kit uses the PBR's.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 879
Posted By topless89

Re: Coil overs

thread-jack: are weight jacks (the springs in particular) practical for street use? Or at least are they civilized enough for street use?
Forum: TBI
04-09-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,274
Posted By topless89

Re: Surging Idle & Stalls imediately in gear. Help!!!

check the fuel pump relay. mine had some pretty bad wires going to it and there was actually a burnt spot where one of the wires plugged in.
Forum: TBI
04-08-2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By topless89

Re: idle question

check for vacume leaks?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,963
Posted By topless89

Re: Shorter Belt - Bypass AC/Smog?

i've got the same question. we've all read the tech on bypassing the smog pump, but can a short belt be used to run only the alt, water pump, and p/s pump? i usually don't use my ac but i don't want...
Forum: TBI
04-07-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 41,785
Posted By topless89

Re: Anyone tried this cold air intake for TBI?

the small vacume line for the THERMAC valve can be removed because it is not used, then plug the vacume port an the TBI where it was attached. the IAT sensor which plugs into the bottom of the air...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 41,785
Posted By topless89

Re: Anyone tried this cold air intake for TBI?

here's what i had on mine for a while. fit was perfect and there was a seat of the pants improvement. but it wouldn't fit when i installed my STB.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By topless89

Re: Transmission won't shift to 3rd or 4th

anyone know how much $$$ to fix it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By topless89

Re: Transmission won't shift to 3rd or 4th

same story here. i noticed some fluid on the front of the pan 2 weeks ago, i checked the fluid daily anf it dodn't get any lower. now, today i'm driving homw from work cruising at 50 and 4th slips...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-16-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,361
Posted By topless89

Re: Front wheels alignment values ? (IROC 88 350 TPI)

i just had an alignmeht done when i rebuilt my front end. when they were finished tere were some notes on the sheet. the guy set my caster to 5.9* on the passenger side, the note said "increaced due...
Forum: Brakes
02-15-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By topless89

Re: There is no one that has ran drilled/slotted rotors on a third gen ?

i replaced my worn out stock rotors witha set of drill/slot rotors with a zinc wash. they looked alot better. and they did stop much better, but that's based on the prevoius set of old warped rotors...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-13-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By topless89

Re: STB for TBI + L69 air cleaner w/o AC

the STB should clear the air cleaner, not sure about the snorkles.
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