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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
Posted By steeljab

Re: Clamshell motor brackets!

check, check, and check again to make sure you have the correct mounts and flips/rotated/facing the correct way. i remember having that same problem and realizing i had them swapped and facing the...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-29-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By steeljab

Re: do ihave any third genners

i really just want something safe and dependable to drive, without any major rust or body issues, and has a v8, i dont wanna do a v6-v8 swap later, theres a few im looking at, but they may be gone by...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-28-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By steeljab

Re: do ihave any third genners

i'm in charleston :] looking for a new thirdgen when i get my taxes back.
anyone do anything around here? ...or happen to know of any decent shape and running thirdgen camaros for sale under 2k?
Forum: Engine Swap
01-09-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,232
Posted By steeljab

Re: 305 to 350 swap

well, the 350 isn't any taller, and i didn't notice any difference in height going to a performer manifold, so if you have any clearance issues i would think a shorter air filter would do the trick :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By steeljab

Re: no spark

you were correct :) she runs now
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By steeljab

no spark

ok, so i found time to mess with the maro some more, got tdc set, went to start the car, and i'm not getting any spark, was using a timing light to see if i had spark, nothing on #1 wire, or on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By steeljab

Re: no start

its been awhile since i had it apart, but i remember putting the dots basically touching, i couldn't have put the sprockets on incorrectly could i? if so what is the correct way of installing them? ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By steeljab

Re: no start

ah ok, no i had the firing order correct on the dizzy
will mess with it more tomorrow, though now i'm wondering again why it was spraying gas out the carb? just timing too far off?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By steeljab

Re: no start

standing infront of the car was turning it counter-clockwise, forgot to say that, i searched for an answer to which direction it needed to go earlier and that was what i found
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By steeljab

no start

ok, so i've got an engine thats been sitting for about 6 months after i replaced the crank and bearings because of spun bearings. finally got the motor in the car and all wired up, can get it to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2010, 01:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,626
Posted By steeljab

Re: Problem with motor mounts, engine wont come in.

well, this is and old post and you got the problem fixed

but when i put in the energy motor mounts, i had the same problem. turned out that i had the mounts in upsidedown or rotated 180 degrees...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-13-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,821
Posted By steeljab

Re: Penalty for engaging in police pursuit?

if the cop turns his lights on while going the other way and turning around to get me, or while stopped on the side of the road i punch it and go... but i've only had that happen twice. once i was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,096
Posted By steeljab

Re: engine shaking violently

did it start running that way when you swapped the cam, or after?
Forum: Fabrication
07-11-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,448
Posted By steeljab

Re: Engine Cover

pretty neat, def wanna see the finished cover
Forum: Members Camaros
06-08-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By steeljab

Re: My money pit

beautiful
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By steeljab

Re: provision for mechanical fuel pump

i think he was asking if his motor, a 89 305 tpi has the cam lobe to drive the pump.....which i unfortunatly do not know XD
Forum: Carburetors
02-24-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,066
Posted By steeljab

Re: Carbs and pumps

my 87' used-to-be lg4 car has the in-tank pump, my new engine has no mech fuel pump hole (as it was supposed to) but i shorted that switch on the oil press and i could here it pump, so i know the...
Forum: South Central Region
02-15-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,985
Posted By steeljab

Re: Official Summer 2009 Houston Area Thirdgen Gathering: Post here!

i'll probally be there, i was planning on taking my week of vacation from work and going down to houston sometime this year anyway :D (hehe i live in paris tx.....like 20 miles form oklahoma LOL)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By steeljab

ran low on oil

well i ran my car down to 2 quarts of oil (had ALOT of oil coming out of my dipstick, cause it was full 11 days earlier). this was my facepalm mistake because i forgot the pcv valve and left the plug...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By steeljab

Re: 416 heads

should work decently, just watch the compression. ...they would be a step up over camel-hump heads if thats what came on the 350 :)
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By steeljab

dead battery

okay, so my alternator is just a couple months old, should be good its reman by a quality shop. has no problem running the car with a dead battery/no battery, but my battery will die after about 4-5...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-12-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 965
Posted By steeljab

Re: Grand Theft Auto IV - IROC ?

^^ mod? i want lol now i hafta buy the game....looks almost exactly like the iroc i had in nee for speed hop pursuit
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By steeljab

Re: What could I run with?

he could get a pretty decent power improvement with a good cam couldn't he? if i remember right those are tiny cams in the lg4
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-18-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 7,971
Posted By steeljab

Re: whats the fastest you have gone in your thirdgen?

passed a line of 4 large vehicles and got up to right at 125 before getting back in my lane. road was 70mph and they were going muuuch closer to 55 and i had a good mile or two of clear road ahead of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By steeljab

Re: Smoke freaking out girlfriend...

had the same exact problem it was coming out of the dipstick sombody told me to change the pcv valve?(that is the one on the drivers side rocker cover..right/>?) and it stopped
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-18-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,068
Posted By steeljab

Re: Ok... I picked up the car 86 Z28 mystery machine

my camaro at one time randomly started catching the smaller of the two negative battery wires catch fire whenever i connected a battery after i unhooked it for maintenance. couldn't figure out why so...
Forum: Carburetors
11-20-2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By steeljab

Re: carb need elec fuel pump

okay, thanks everyone :)
Forum: Carburetors
11-20-2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By steeljab

Re: carb need elec fuel pump

it is an 87' lg4 so the most easy way would be to add either an lowpsi inline pump or a inline pump and reg? possibly needing a return line?
Forum: Carburetors
11-19-2008, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By steeljab

Re: carb need elec fuel pump

okay, explain why the tank has to come down/>?

and if i get an in-tank what all exactly has to be done? and i need a regulator , correct?
Forum: Carburetors
11-18-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By steeljab

carb need elec fuel pump

bought a crate motor from jegs, the site didn't specify wether the motor had provisions for a mech fuel pump, so i called and they said it did. well it doesn't if i can't figure something out with...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-02-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By steeljab

Re: stock 305 with carb, harness, ecm for sale

1. ...where are you?
2. year? is it roller or non-roller?
3. price?
Forum: History / Originality
10-27-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 680
Posted By steeljab

Re: 82 Camaro

assuming you get a decent job (aka min wage with at least 20 hours a week) you should have no problem paying gas/insurance ($29 a week insurance+gas) i would buy it if its as good as it sounds, just...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-26-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By steeljab

Re: Summit Racing 383 Kit

part number would help
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-25-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By steeljab

Re: ground effects

TTT any offers?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By steeljab

Re: running after turning key off

my old motor did that when it was hot because of carbon buildup setting fuel off...and being carbed that meant it kept pumping....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By steeljab

Re: drawing 91 camaro in paint!!

wow, that was amazing
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By steeljab

Re: advice please

well if things go smoothly i'll be ordering the motor friday, 12513151 from summit comes hyd roller cam, get some worked over 416 heads on it i think, cam it should be a big step up i think :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,227
Posted By steeljab

Re: Car Jumps When Put in Gear?????

i think thats just torque for ya, my stock lg4 (dead now, awaiting new motor) always did that, well not the shifting part, but yeah whats it idle at? mine idled at about 800-1000
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-19-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,428
Posted By steeljab

Re: Vote - With or Without Wheel Spats

i like them
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By steeljab

Re: advice please

you're saying it may not be roller, bu the block would support it...correct? but that would mean cam and lifter change and its roller ..right? i'm not worried about the heads, i'm thinking if i had a...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By steeljab

Re: advice please

is the answer to my last question a yes? about crate motors?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-17-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By steeljab

Re: advice please

well i've looked more and i think i would go with the #12568758 from summit, about $200 more, looks like less power, but its 87' up so its a roller block, change cam and heads later and it should be...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-17-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By steeljab

advice please

okay, i've got the choice between having my lg4 that had a rod knocking, coolant in the oil and in the combustion chambers, being locally pulled and rebuilt, and dropped back in with all hoses, belt,...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-16-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,432
Posted By steeljab

Re: My New IROC-Z Camaro

i like it, deffinately remember seeing this car on here before.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-16-2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By steeljab

ground effects

i have a full set of the later model (non-aero) GFX for sale, at 75460 pictures on request
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-16-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
sbc
Views: 258
Posted By steeljab

sbc

looking for a cheap dependable sbc somewhere within a few hundred miles of dallas tx
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-18-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 779
Posted By steeljab

Re: my iroc vs. jetta (i think)

maybe he ment 2.1 60-foot?
Forum: Members Camaros
08-12-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By steeljab

Re: My camaro rate it

i don't think it sucks, looks pretty good to me :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By steeljab

Re: Deleting AIR, Shorter belt?

don't forget to try a search...took me two minutes to find

"I went with the Good Year Gatorback Poly-V belt. It's a 6 rib belt part numbers:
6PK2455
4060967 (I believe the 967 means the belt...
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