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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By camaroguy99

Ok, after I saw the eibach spring rates posted...

Ok, after I saw the eibach spring rates posted I'm thinking that the pro kit might pair up well with the koni sports. I checked my tire height and available space and I think I can afford to drop...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By camaroguy99

Master Cylinder Capacity

Ok, I have a couple questions. First what is the fluid capacity of a stock master cylinder? Second do you think a high capacity master cyclinder is in order considering the addition of wilwood GN...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-29-2004, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By camaroguy99

Thanks for the replys. The spacers look...

Thanks for the replys. The spacers look interesting but I like the idea of the WS6 Springs. Ok well at least now I have a few different options. Thanks again for your help.

Jim
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-28-2004, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By camaroguy99

I might try the 4th gen's I replaced them with...

I might try the 4th gen's I replaced them with the 3rd gen replacements. Doesn't Energy suspension make sping isolaters? I might try those. I take it by the responses no one makes a stiffer stock...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-28-2004, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By camaroguy99

Yep I replaced them with the springs.

Yep I replaced them with the springs.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-28-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By camaroguy99

I do have the moog springs back there, and even...

I do have the moog springs back there, and even they are starting to sag a little. I have about 140-160 lbs sitting in the "pit" and on the rear shelf. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-28-2004, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By camaroguy99

higher sping rates but stock height?

Ok Im looking for some companies that make a higher spring rate with the stock ride height. I have some heavy stereo equpment sitting on the rear wheels and it is making the rear springs sag a bit. ...
Forum: TPI
02-16-2004, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By camaroguy99

MY shop manual doesn't have a diagram in it. But...

MY shop manual doesn't have a diagram in it. But thanks.
Forum: TPI
02-15-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By camaroguy99

vacum hose routing

Ok, guys this is kinda embaresing, but I would appriciate some help on this. I recently took the intake off my '91 SD TPI setup. Well at some point after taking all the vacum hoses off thier ports,...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-15-2002, 10:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 264
Posted By camaroguy99

Anyone here with a mystic 3rd gen?

A friend of mine said she saw a mystic third gen with a 3" cowl hood down in lake forest, I was just wondering if he was on this board. I have always wondered what a thirdgen would look like in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2002, 01:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 421
Posted By camaroguy99

That may b true if you are only replacing a...

That may b true if you are only replacing a couple bushings with poly's but I did my whole suspension and it is VERY rough now.

Jim
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-18-2002, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 421
Posted By camaroguy99

The vibration could be almost anything in the...

The vibration could be almost anything in the drive train. What has probably happened is since the tranny mount wasn't bolted to the tranny, the vibrationsweren't transfered to the body of the car...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-16-2002, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By camaroguy99

I have them on my car, I will try to get pics...

I have them on my car, I will try to get pics today.

Jim
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-15-2002, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 794
Posted By camaroguy99

Ok say for instance you and your girlfriend are...

Ok say for instance you and your girlfriend are cruzing down the road and you "accidently";) ;) drop something under your seat, and since you are driving she has to get it. Lets also say you are on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-13-2002, 11:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

Those C5 Rims do look sweet. They look alot...

Those C5 Rims do look sweet. They look alot better then I thought they would on a thirdgen. still like the Z06's better :p :D.

BikerTrashDude, The rims weren't that expensive. They were...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2002, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 787
Posted By camaroguy99

But he is also a sponsor. which gives him the...

But he is also a sponsor. which gives him the right to advertise new products on this board as far as I know. Besides when this many people are asking about a single product I think it is more then...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-13-2002, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

I do agree they would look alot better with new...

I do agree they would look alot better with new brakes. But after dropping nearly 2 G's on the wheels and tires I just don't have the money for them right now.

I didn't have to do much to fit...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2002, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

And one more of the tire width, 285's :D :D

And one more of the tire width, 285's :D :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2002, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

Here's one of the 18" on the back w/30 series...

Here's one of the 18" on the back w/30 series S0-3's on it
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2002, 11:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

Sorry guys It's been a long day. I lost all oil...

Sorry guys It's been a long day. I lost all oil pressure (again) on the camaro as I was leaving this morning, so I had to work a 9 hour day then tear the engine appart :( . Anyway here some ok...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2002, 01:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

pics will be up tomarrow around 6:30 PST My...

pics will be up tomarrow around 6:30 PST My parrents are getting back from vacation tomarrow and they have the digital camera. I was so excited I couldn't wait untill I had pics to post!! :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2002, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By camaroguy99

Valve lash should be pretty easy. Unless you...

Valve lash should be pretty easy. Unless you have gone to solid lifeters, all you do is get the RA snug on the sping and push rod and then tighten another 1/2 to 3/4 turn. Then tighten the set...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-11-2002, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By camaroguy99

Finally!!! Z06 rims on a thirdgen

After a little work and some good amount of pounding and cutting I finally shoved my 17/18" Z06 rims on the camaro. These things look soooo sweet. I will post pics here as soon as my parents get...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-11-2002, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,633
Posted By camaroguy99

Yes, DO NOT HIT THE STUD!!! Unless you really...

Yes, DO NOT HIT THE STUD!!! Unless you really feel like taking a die to it. I learned that one the hard way. :rolleyes: (rolls eyes at self)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2002, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,202
Posted By camaroguy99

Go to summit and put in part number BMM-70237. ...

Go to summit and put in part number BMM-70237. That is what you are looking for.

This link might work also:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2002, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By camaroguy99

Ok, if are not running a computer then the ESC...

Ok, if are not running a computer then the ESC can go and the MAF stuff can go. I don't know why you would have a MAF on a TBI car but anyway, the "relay" on the pass. side is most likely the MAP...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2002, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By camaroguy99

The difference is the heat stove. There is what...

The difference is the heat stove. There is what looks like that tubing that comes out the back of your dryer, going from the header on the drivers side to the intake snorkel. The TPI's don't have...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-10-2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,374
Posted By camaroguy99

Slip on spacers are just disks that are anywhere...

Slip on spacers are just disks that are anywhere from a 1/6" to 1/4" thick with slots cut for the studs. All they do is "slip on between the hub and the wheel.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2002, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By camaroguy99

The brackets should be pretty much U shaped, does...

The brackets should be pretty much U shaped, does the U bolt fit into the top part of the bracket? If so I guess put the slightly curved part toward the front. As for the torque it's not much. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2002, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By camaroguy99

No one that I know of has pics of his SFC's...

No one that I know of has pics of his SFC's installed or not installed. He hasn't made any of his new design so no one has them yet.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2002, 03:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 787
Posted By camaroguy99

Steve, I understand that you are very busy. ...

Steve,

I understand that you are very busy. I'm not questioning that. But there are alot of people on this board that like your products alot (including me) and are willing to wait for them,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2002, 01:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 787
Posted By camaroguy99

What I don't understand is why he can't just jump...

What I don't understand is why he can't just jump on here for a few minutes and give us a heads up on whats going on. It only takes a few minutes to post and it would appease alot of people. He...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2002, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By camaroguy99

CH, look into the bridgestone pole position...

CH,
look into the bridgestone pole position so-3's. They have 285/30/18's. They are about a 1/2-3/4 taller then my 15" stock rims. The side wall is only a little more then an inch tall. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2002, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By camaroguy99

At least it did not come off the lugs!! BTW...

At least it did not come off the lugs!! BTW never try to drift a 1980 sunbird. :o :D I'm in the middle of it and next thing I know I'm on my front rotor. Looked in my rearview mirror and saw my...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-30-2002, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By camaroguy99

Did you read his original post? He has a 383...

Did you read his original post? He has a 383 with afr heasd and a lt1 intake. I don't know about your engines but that is far from stock in my opinion. Especially with an lt1 intake that likes to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2002, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By camaroguy99

yep thats what it is. look for some other ground...

yep thats what it is. look for some other ground staps on the back of the head. Mine has 3 or 4 attched to the same spot. I'll tell you it is not easy to get those back on when you forget to put...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-28-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By camaroguy99

I think with that much flow potential a 58 mm...

I think with that much flow potential a 58 mm would not be unreasonable. Especially with the lt1 intake. Since it likes to get into the upper RPM's more then the TPI you'll need the extra air for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2002, 12:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By camaroguy99

Do you have an oil cooler? That could be it, if...

Do you have an oil cooler? That could be it, if not and you know that you are not leaking oil and you arn't picking it up from the street then it looks like the oil fairy has payed you a visit. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2002, 12:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By camaroguy99

I can not stress this enough, Plug that damn...

I can not stress this enough, Plug that damn hole!!! Because if you don't then something will fall into it. Not might, will. You would think I would learn to do to that after a dropped the hold...
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2002, 12:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,446
Posted By camaroguy99

At this point I would take it to a mechanic and...

At this point I would take it to a mechanic and say "fix it". You've done all that you can do and for the sake of your well being (mentally) and the cars well being (both from overheating and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2002, 12:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By camaroguy99

Yep thats it. I had a problem when I just put...

Yep thats it. I had a problem when I just put RTV in there without a "seal". I put a cork one in (I know, I know, sorry but it was all I had.) and the leaks stoped. It is easier then the rear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2002, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By camaroguy99

Nope, end seal. If the bellhousing and starter...

Nope, end seal. If the bellhousing and starter are covered then the oil is dripping from the top of the engine down the bellhousing and on to the starter. The oil pressure sending units are on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2002, 01:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,947
Posted By camaroguy99

This one has a long way to go. There is the...

This one has a long way to go. There is the "Jamex STB" thread in the aftermarket products forum, the "What not to do while working on your car" thread in this forum, the "Who want's a sig made" in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2002, 01:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,059
Posted By camaroguy99

lingenfelters book on how to build small chevys...

lingenfelters book on how to build small chevys is excelent. Start there That will give you a good understanding. I would be really careful with those springs. If it were me I would get a set of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2002, 12:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By camaroguy99

It's more then likely oil, I had this same...

It's more then likely oil, I had this same problem when I was going through a quart of oil every 3 weeks. The oil was leaking out of the oil pan, there wasn't a good seal on it and as I drove the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2002, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,059
Posted By camaroguy99

WOW!! :eek: :eek: You're running almost .500"...

WOW!! :eek: :eek: You're running almost .500" lift with stock springs? I don't know the bind height of the stock springs but that has to be close, if not over. I would definately look into some...
Forum: Cooling
07-22-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By camaroguy99

Tried it, doesn't work as well as you would...

Tried it, doesn't work as well as you would think. :)
Forum: Cooling
07-21-2002, 04:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,446
Posted By camaroguy99

Ok this may sound stupid and I'm a little...

Ok this may sound stupid and I'm a little recultant to say that I did this but...

How do you have your fan wired? Make sure it is pulling air and not pushing air. I had the same problem that you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2002, 01:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By camaroguy99

It sounds more like low oil level then anything...

It sounds more like low oil level then anything else. When stopped the oil is level and to low for the pickup to get when you get on the gas all the oil goes to the back of the pan creating a pool...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-19-2002, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By camaroguy99

AS&M runners are probably the best although...

AS&M runners are probably the best although expensive at around 550 a pair. If you're going to spend 450 on used runners why not spend the extra money and go with new ones that are better?
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