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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By stevenb

Spark Plug # and Brand

Hello all,


I was wondering if anyone had some good insight on Spark Plug brand and part # for my engine setup.


I was thinking of going with Autolite AR12, but I don't have much opinion or...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-05-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 723
Posted By stevenb

$2,000-$3,000 Engine Build

Hello,


First I would like to point out I built my 87 Camaro with my dad when I was 16, so money and parts were limited. 10 years later, I have a lot more to spend.


Most people would say my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By stevenb

Re: Fuel Tank not venting

Anyone else got input on this?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By stevenb

Re: intake runner

Sportsman 2's have 200cc intake runners...which is alright. They are pretty cheap, which is the major convenience. I'm running those in my camaro right now...if you can do some head work those can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By stevenb

Re: N00b/dummy.. idle question

Well...I've had horribly blown header gaskets that cause a tick in my idle
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By stevenb

Re: Fuel Tank not venting

Well I was wondering if that means that there is too much pressure in the tank...this is my first "older" vehicle...so I have never had it happen
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By stevenb

Re: back in service - on the cheap

Did he check the thermostat at all?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By stevenb

Re: What is an ideal idle RPM? I think

The problem is you won't know and we won't know what is ideal unless you get a tach. I agree with fast82z, but it depends on the car really...some might stall out at higher than 800rpms.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By stevenb

Re: back in service - on the cheap

Theres times when your mechanic (or any mechanic) goes to the assumption of a head gasket. Worst case scenario, your heads might be bad...what is his justification on the head gasket?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By stevenb

Fuel Tank not venting

So i did a 350 carb swap out of a 2.8 FI. I have a problem when it gets warm it wants to vent through the old line that feeds to the injectors...which spilt gas everywhere. I plugged the line but...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By stevenb

Re: whats the best radar for 100

Whats the diff between bands? Is the laser when he shoots the gun?
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By stevenb

whats the best radar for 100

What in your opinion is the best radar for near 100 can be a bit less or a bit more no biggie. I'm lookin for dependability, good range, etc.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By stevenb

Re: t5 launches

well what if your tires aren't slicks?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By stevenb

Re: t5 launches

can you go more into detail please?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-17-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By stevenb

Re: Best way to clean rims?

Simple Green is a good all purpose cleaner but I used to do detail and I always found that any type of wheel acid can do wonders.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-15-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By stevenb

Re: Best way to clean rims?

Are you cleaning only with the intention to chrome them?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By stevenb

t5 launches

How do you t5'ers prepare and do a good clean launch with stock clutch and flywheel(although my flywheel was $$$ because I had to fit to a 10.5inch clutch with a 2 piece rms...id assume thats...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By stevenb

Re: VBelt to Serpentine

I was gonna use brackets from a bravada....buuuuut wouldn't fit under stock hood, so don't use those.
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2008, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,725
Posted By stevenb

Re: 1987 camaro Intake manifold

I agree to not trusting the temp gauge...I can feel my radiator get hot when the thermostat kicks in and my gauge isn't even reading 160 and I have the 180* therm.
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,725
Posted By stevenb

Re: 1987 camaro Intake manifold

I personally would rather go with the dual-fans. Our cars, (especially with that front grill) have good airflow and with dual fans it will help a lot. Does he currently have mechanical or electric...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By stevenb

Re: New motor in but 2 major issues...

To be honest I wouldn't see how that would make a difference...I dont think flipping it would make it easier to engage the starter seeing as I assume it is a perfect circle so every direction would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By stevenb

Re: fuel tank

I used rags
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By stevenb

Re: New motor in but 2 major issues...

Are you sure you have the correct size flexplate?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-11-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By stevenb

Re: Plan on goin to the track next week...

i am pretty sure as of right now my car could make that kind of power, and with a bigger carb I can only expect more.

Ross, so do you feel that my car is better off with 3' than 2.5? Also, I am...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-10-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By stevenb

Re: Plan on goin to the track next week...

I wanted 3'' exhaust but was told and told by numerous people (including the guy who put on my exhaust) that my setup would not produce enough back pressure to be best suitable for a 3" exhaust. I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-10-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By stevenb

Re: Plan on goin to the track next week...

Yeah the carbs small theres absolutely no reason for 3" exhaust if thats what your recommending
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-10-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By stevenb

Re: Plan on goin to the track next week...

I'd say around 9.5:1 compression on street tires
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-10-2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By stevenb

Plan on goin to the track next week...

Just curious on what my car might run... (my guess is mid to high 13's)

I'll write it out here it might be easier to read than the sig.

357 sbc
High torque Starter
Flat top pistons
64cc...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-10-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 182,648
Posted By stevenb

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

Yeah I saw it again...I dunno what I was seeing ha.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-10-2008, 01:18 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 182,648
Posted By stevenb

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

Does anybody know if Jason Statham drives a 3rd gen in the new movie Death Race (which looks extremely badass btw). It's hard to tell at such a quick glance and they mod the body of the vehicles but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,197
Posted By stevenb

Re: Do you need a rear end gear that goes well with transmission gear?

I have not gotten a torque curve and I do not have a rev limiter and generally shift before 6500 rpms, which is my redline. I intend to do a bit of both roadracing and dragracing. I know nothing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,197
Posted By stevenb

Re: Do you need a rear end gear that goes well with transmission gear?

But what is best for my setup performance wise? I want this car to be as fast as I can get it. I've put 2500 miles on this car in over a year...I don't drive it often and I don't care about MPG.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-31-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By stevenb

Re: my 87 SC camaroooooo

That hood is great, picked it up for only 150! Need to fill in those holes tho
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,197
Posted By stevenb

Re: Do you need a rear end gear that goes well with transmission gear?

Why would the 4.56 be better off than the 4.10?
Forum: Members Camaros
07-30-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By stevenb

Re: my 87 SC camaroooooo

Yeah I only got the front clip painted.

And actually my car was growing moss. Horrible how they treated her :(
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,197
Posted By stevenb

Re: Do you need a rear end gear that goes well with transmission gear?

Which rear end gear do you recommend for my car? To be honest my gas mileage is already horrible and even throughout the summer its not a daily driver so I dont mind losing more mpg for better...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-29-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By stevenb

Re: my 87 SC camaroooooo

In the old pics?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By stevenb

Re: Gear ratio question

Yes
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By stevenb

Difficulty of installing a short-throw shifter

Just wondering what the procedure is and how its done...I am thinking about installing. What brand or model do you recommend?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,197
Posted By stevenb

Do you need a rear end gear that goes well with transmission gear?

I got a t5 and I am looking to upgrade to a bigger numerical gear. Not sure if I should get a 4.10 or a 4.56 but does it matter about the transmission?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By stevenb

Re: Gear ratio question

=(
Forum: Members Camaros
07-27-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,093
Posted By stevenb

Re: The 92 RS, Engine Pics

I dont think my sign will pull up but i got a good build for a street car setup runnin a 350 with a t5. as it sits right now i bet id run high 13's but once i put a new rear end gear ill hit high...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-27-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 182,648
Posted By stevenb

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

Ive always wanted to start a topic like this so i got some....

American Wedding-Stifler drives a camaro


Friends- Theres one in an episode parked outside in season 2 I believe

Not sure if...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-27-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By stevenb

Re: my 87 SC camaroooooo

It has been a while but I'm posting some new pics of the SC of the half finished paint job :)

445619(cleaned up)

445620
favorite^^^

445621

445622
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-26-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By stevenb

Re: Gear ratio question

Any thoughts? Another thing...

I know the gear is poor because at 75 mph i am only at 2,500 rpms
Forum: Cooling
07-20-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By stevenb

Re: Bars Leak

yeah i meant 220 isnt bad...and i have a mech fan with a 3 inch spacer.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By stevenb

Re: Drop Base Air Cleaner Question

Cool thanks i wasnt sure any idea on how much improvement?
Forum: Cooling
07-16-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By stevenb

Re: Bars Leak

it has been bored 40 over, and i used it to stop a leak of course. I dont have ac to turn on and i just was wondering if i could get a better temp with new coolant. I know 220 is bad but im sure if...
Forum: Cooling
07-13-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By stevenb

Re: Bars Leak

Yes I have the 180 degree thermostat
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