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Forum: TPI
03-11-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By x55Cam

Re: engine starts and cuts out

Check your TPS voltage -reading should be about .55 to about .65 at idle, give or take.
Forum: TPI
03-04-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By x55Cam

Re: engine starts and cuts out

I guess when you replaced the distributor the ESC module was replaced? Any codes?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-29-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 539
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

I've been following this thread very closely - have an '89 IROC that I'm considering to convert to manual using Hawks TKX kit. I also have CC and when i spoke to a Hawks rep they never mentioned...
Forum: South East Region
02-24-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,418
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Florida thirdgens

Thanks, I'll give them a call :thanks:
Forum: South East Region
02-23-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,418
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Florida thirdgens

Hey fellow Floridians,

Anyone know of a Hi-perf shop that is familiar with 3rd Gens and very capable to convert an IROC from an auto to a TKX manual? I'm thinking about purchasing the kit from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Idling issue

The photo is a bit deceiving - what you think is a plastic shell is actually steel. I did clean one of them and it looks just like it should.

If you have a TPI system you should be able to see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Idling issue

Unfortunately as I removed them I didn't pay mind to do a visual inspection of them. Just tossed them in the box. Later as I was taking them out of the box did I notice those only 2 with the crust....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By x55Cam

Idling issue

Have an '89 IROC 5.7
For some time, not long after I had my injectors rebuilt, and without any Service Eng codes , the idle was a bit sporadic - 500-700 rpm intermittently whether cold
or hot....
Forum: South East Region
04-10-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,418
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Florida thirdgens

Really awesome project. Your car reminded me of a red '88 SC I had purchased back around 1996 that had the 2.8 multiport. At that period of time there wasn't much to choose in the form of converting...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-03-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,112
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1987 l98 12k obo

No question it's a T-top

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/camaros-sale/779322-1987-iroc-z-z28.html
Forum: History / Originality
11-14-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 85 IROC with 49k original miles goes for $14k at GAA Auctions

Moldings have there bad points for sure. They are mostly moisture traps - Wheel well moldings are good example where, in rainy conditions
a 'rust' factory. The 1st gens were notorious.
Forum: History / Originality
11-14-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 85 IROC with 49k original miles goes for $14k at GAA Auctions

same for me.

I like the color - kind a rare to find one in silver
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,884
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 327 crank in 350

Ho-hum to all that nonsensical ranting - this thread was doing fine until you came along with your holier than though BS about knocking those don't agree with your narrative. If you read my FIRST...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,884
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 327 crank in 350

Wow , I certainly rattled a few members here , fwiw, I was not contesting whether the 302 was any better or worse or whatever the purpose compared to a 350.

SOFAKINDOM, to your comment about a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,884
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 327 crank in 350

Nah, lets keep it going - discussions about engines , especially mix/matching is intriguing. Chevy's engineers "engine-uity" decision into placing a 283 crank in a 327 block for trams-am racing...
Forum: History / Originality
10-31-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 790
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1984 Z28 H.O. Value

Way too many miles to consider flipping for higher $$. The HO/manual is a plus - Too many have been butchered to a point where one can only guess how many of these are left. I try to keep up with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 278
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 88 Irocz won't start

Very loaded question - much to resolve before you start pulling things apart. Sometimes a visual check is good but if nothing shows:

Does the SES light come on? It should be steady when the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 112,837
Posted By x55Cam

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

1986BANDIT
Nice work!.
Try a little muriatic acid mixture with water - something like 1:4 to for starters for the overflow/washer reservoirs to remove the yellow - just slosh it around and let
it...
Forum: South East Region
05-05-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,418
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Florida thirdgens

I'm going to, thanks.
Forum: South East Region
05-01-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,418
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Florida thirdgens

Looks nice! - I was thinking of taking my '89 to a MAACO location to get an estimate. What has been your experience with them as far as how they prep for paint compared to a regular body/paint shop? ...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-30-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,112
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1987 l98 12k obo

Yikes, a Yellow IROC? Send me a link :D
Forum: Interior
04-05-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,616
Posted By x55Cam

Re: How to get Manual Window Crank Off w/out ruining it

yep, good tip - saved a few cents buying the tool :thanks:
Forum: History / Originality
11-02-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,799
Posted By x55Cam

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Great find on that bucking problem .....without that TunerPro I would have never guessed - just a weird loony circumstance.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Trying to get 300 to 350 horsepower

I will eventually have my '89 L98 dynoed - the only mods made to it was porting/polishing the heads and intake and .030 over forged pistons which I think are
9:5:1 - The torque conv is a 2800 stall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Trying to get 300 to 350 horsepower

I don't feel I'm in a position to question some one that claims they ran 13.20's with bolt on equip. Much of the performance increase in gearing , exhaust and intake that can make quite some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Trying to get 300 to 350 horsepower

My 2 cents, the OP is asking for about 55 over the the rated HP. I don't think he has to swap motors or make radical cam changes.

What I would do is first establish the base line - get it on a...
Forum: TPI
08-15-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,501
Posted By x55Cam

Re: idle problem.. shaking..

Ok, well, I know this is an old thread, but think it is well worth reviving since the problem was alleviated by the OP

I would like to share my experience with basically the same issue the OP had...
Forum: History / Originality
08-12-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,769
Posted By x55Cam

Re: How do i tell if a camaro is a real L69 car

Dam, sad that the IROC can't be restored -- another one to cross off the survivor list. Is the body that bad?
Forum: History / Originality
08-10-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,386
Posted By x55Cam

Re: How many third gen camaros left??

I just purchased an '89 IROC about year ago - it sat up north in Conn. for about 14 years on someones yard - how or why it got this way is mystery. It had at that time about 38K original miles. I ...
Forum: South East Region
07-22-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By x55Cam

Re: New to thirdgen

Ok, I certainly will and good luck with the project.
Forum: South East Region
07-22-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By x55Cam

Re: New to thirdgen

Yes, I own a black/black 1989 IROC that was sitting for 14 years in someones back yard - it has 38,750 original miles but the motor had to be removed due to a spun bearing - maybe the reason for it...
Forum: South East Region
07-21-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By x55Cam

Re: New to thirdgen

Nice car! I'm in the north Tampa area near New P. Richey. What are you planing to do with it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,144
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1991 350 TPI Injectors not pulsing

If you are handy with an volt/ohm meter and have access to one, you should at the very least, disconnect all the injectors from the harness and measure across the coils. Very simple and very...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-21-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Netflix Fastes Car

I've tuned myself off for quite a while for the reasons many have pointed out with the these reality car shows, though there are some I have been following lately that seem very subdued in the drama...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 76,127
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Need help identifying 350 block

Not sure myself about the SAF as I have tried looking just about everywhere but this poster claims it to be an LO5 TBI out of a '93 Impala?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,144
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1991 350 TPI Injectors not pulsing

yes, one injector having a shorted coil could possibly affect those others in the same bank. You can easily check that by removing the connector to each one and use an ohm meter. Should get a reading...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,144
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1991 350 TPI Injectors not pulsing

Also assuming of course that the shop measured constant fuel pressure when accelerating/revving the motor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,144
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 1991 350 TPI Injectors not pulsing

This is just a guess but assuming that your fuses are ok, check the grounding toward the ECU. Has to be either in that or the other end of the fuses toward the ignition. You will need a volt/ohm...
Forum: History / Originality
06-08-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Anything special about this? Help me decode S/N

5150 , good find - there's so much great info out there and the site you pulled up is just one that we hope remains available to us 3rd gen owners.

BTW, I managed to obtain this soft cover book...
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Anything special about this? Help me decode S/N

Stupid question I know but, are you sure that spare motor is a 2.8? I checked all the casting numbers that I can find and none have that number configuration that is in that photo. The numbers that...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Anything special about this? Help me decode S/N

On the 90* V6 the serial stamp and partial VIN may also be located on the drivers side where the bell housing is connected to :

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,486
Posted By x55Cam

Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild... 87 camaro sport coupe 2.8L MPFI

I recall finding an ECM and harness at a JY for about $150 at the time of my project - around 1997. You can go to www.car-part.com and search the JY database. You may not need to tune, I had no...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Anything special about this? Help me decode S/N

Looks to be a 2.8 MPFI in your Camaro indicated from the 'S' in your VIN. You can locate the serial number ( 44435) and partial vin on the motor near the water pump where it attaches near the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,486
Posted By x55Cam

Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild... 87 camaro sport coupe 2.8L MPFI

Carb would work, but having the TBI would be a lot better - less maintenance and tweaking, but that's just my personal taste.

It's sounds like a better option than the 2.8 - if you go the TBI...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-02-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 22,431
Posted By x55Cam

Re: What are your needs?

Do you have a rear view mirror, the entire assembly?
Forum: History / Originality
06-02-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,799
Posted By x55Cam

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

WEG, I do happen to have a V6 ECM out of an 88 that is just laying around- not sure if it is 100% operational but you can have for the cost of shipping.
...
Forum: History / Originality
05-26-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Posted By x55Cam

Re: 27,975 MILE 1984 Z28 L69

Yowser, I wonder if that drivers door will ever open/close correctly, again :eek:
Forum: History / Originality
05-26-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 18,543
Posted By x55Cam

Re: My 1989, G92, 5 speed, N10, DX3, IROC-Z

Some reason , the lower striping and the door decal are gone on mine. Not sure if the owner pulled them off but my SPID does not indicate decal delete. You would never know they existed - they may...
Forum: History / Originality
05-26-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 18,543
Posted By x55Cam

Re: My 1989, G92, 5 speed, N10, DX3, IROC-Z

Real nice IROC! I have a black '89 hardtop also but 5.7/auto. Was looking long for a 305/manual but gave in - my impatience got the best of me.....

Did yours come with the decal delete option?
Forum: South East Region
05-26-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,418
Posted By x55Cam

Re: Florida thirdgens

One problem with the 3rd gens as far as being affected by weather is the discoloration of the front fascia. Ugly option of putting a bra on it...had a red 88 that you can almost say it was 2-tone...
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