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Forum: Electronics
08-03-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By DartByU

Re: I want to Build/ take on you Electrical Projects

I'm looking for a all new engine and instrument harness for my 92 RS that deletes the air bag and VATS security system, and I don't trust the 31 year old mouse chewed on wires anymore. Can't believe...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-13-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,493
Posted By DartByU

Re: Complete 383 forged engine kit suggestions

That's what I can't do around here, I'm a Machinist myself but my shop doesn't do automotive type work, last time I built a engine I had the "best shop" around here bore a block, balance it, choose...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-15-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,493
Posted By DartByU

Re: Complete 383 forged engine kit suggestions

Thanks, but didn't really answer the ? Looking for a complete forged kit from a reliable source, not looking for LS stuff, and it's just for street use and the occasional drag strip use, I'm old...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-15-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,493
Posted By DartByU

Complete 383 forged engine kit suggestions

I'm looking for a complete engine kit to replace my tired 305 TBI, I want a kit that includes a blueprinted block and good forged crank and all other matching parts that I can assemble myself + good...
Forum: TBI
08-07-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 927
Posted By DartByU

A few issues after sitting for a few years

OK, my 92 RS has been sitting for 4 years, it had 225k and was worn out but still ran fine, I just got back to working on it, changed all the suspension parts, new struts and shocks, bushings,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,845
Posted By DartByU

Re: BURNING OIL WITH GOOD COMPRESSION

If it was burning oil you would see it loosing oil on the dipstick, are you having to add oil to it???
Forum: TBI
02-03-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By DartByU

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Forum: LTX and LSX
08-07-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 25,635
Posted By DartByU

Re: LS1 Swap runs, knocks, pulling pan

Are all the cylinders hitting well as in if you pull a plug wire you get a solid miss show up, have you done a compression test? If all that passes then it may be a bent push rod, I would just drive...
Forum: Interior
07-16-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By DartByU

Re: "I've been really lucky with my dash - no cracks!"

Yeah, it happens to them all, mine got it's first and so far only crack that runs up into the left speaker grill about a year ago. I'm expecting more soon.
Forum: Interior
07-10-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,712
Posted By DartByU

Re: What do you have in place of your cigarette lighter?

Non smoker here so the lighter was never used and having just got a new HTC Inspire smartphone and not having anywhere to hook it up in the car I bought a USB adapter to fit the lighter so I can...
Forum: Interior
07-10-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,647
Posted By DartByU

Cup holders

Another member here "UNCLE TOM" and also a member of our local 3rd. Gen car club ask me to post up his custom cup holders he made from a modified holder available at you local car parts store. The...
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,797
Posted By DartByU

Re: Speedometer & odometer died.

Yeah pull the cluster, check and clean the contacts where it plugs in, I had the same problem but this didn't fix it, but I just bought a used cluster for $50 that had about the same miles on it and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-03-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,654
Posted By DartByU

Re: anyone try GM performance parts sockets?

I bought a GM Goodwrench 1/2" breaker bar and long extention a couple years ago at O'reilly's and it's been a "Goodwrench" I use it everyday at work and often put all my weight on it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,998
Posted By DartByU

Re: Tachometer RPM Jumping Up and Down / Fluctuating

Check ALL the grounds, I've seen bad grounds cause jumpy tach's more than once. I'd start with the instrument cluster and where it grounds at.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-17-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By DartByU

Re: Thread Sealant ???

I like the Permatex Form-A-Gasket No. 2 Sealant in the tube, the gooey black stuff, it's not made for threads but I have used it many times and it works great.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,467
Posted By DartByU

Re: I'm confused about stroker kits/displacement

I believe bore and stroke make very little difference to a point, it's all about airflow, one engine with a .5 longer stroke but the exact same displacement as a engine with a bigger bore should make...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-11-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,340
Posted By DartByU

Re: PRO 5.0 SHIFTERS !!!

Yeah the instructions were pretty poor on mine too, it took me a little getting used too because it was so much tighter than the stock mushy shifter. I don't think the little bit of dust or dirt that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,343
Posted By DartByU

Re: Shaft mounted rockers

Yeah for that price it's made in China junk, the hardware would probably never hold adjustment and lead to failure.
Forum: South East Region
12-08-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,525
Posted By DartByU

Re: Accident... my T-tops literally saved me.

Some people just should not have nice cars!!!!
Forum: South East Region
12-06-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,250
Posted By DartByU

Re: WTT My Stealth Ram setup for a carb setup

Wow, is the HSR that hard to tune correctly? I don't have a trade you would want unless you want a old Edelbrock 750 on a Air-gap intake, but how much HP do you think a good carb setup would gain you?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-06-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,914
Posted By DartByU

Re: Hood Shocks

I bought a set over 10 years ago at Pep-Boys, they are still working fine today, get the lifetime warranted ones.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-05-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,004
Posted By DartByU

Re: 1A Auto Window Sweeps, anyone have them?

Those are the GM kind right?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-05-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,004
Posted By DartByU

Re: 1A Auto Window Sweeps, anyone have them?

Tony, I also need new sweeps, but I have one question, where are these sweeps manufactured? I don't want Chinese parts on my car. But even GM is getting replacement parts made there so I might be out...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,015
Posted By DartByU

Re: Perimeter Bolt Valve Covers on Center Bolt Heads?

Did it have stock valve covers? If so you must really know how to put them on correctly, over-torque the screws just a little " like most people tend to do" and you bend the covers, then get a leak....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,015
Posted By DartByU

Re: Perimeter Bolt Valve Covers on Center Bolt Heads?

Perimeter bolt valve covers......Leak, every brand of engine with those nasty things leak oil all over the place. I'm glad GM changed!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,784
Posted By DartByU

Re: RS and Z28 differences?

I did buy my car new, I didn't get the Z/28 because they were about about 4 or 5G more expensive, plus I was young and in the high insurance rate class, the RS was just a lot cheaper all around.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,784
Posted By DartByU

Re: RS and Z28 differences?

Looks like my RS has the F41 code, but it rides better than any Z/28 I've been in. See attached pic.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,784
Posted By DartByU

Re: RS and Z28 differences?

I have no idea, where is the code listed? I don't see it listed on the door or on the sticker in the rear locking compartment. I have my window sticker... somewhere!!!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-01-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 36,845
Posted By DartByU

Re: MSD coil doesnt deliver more spark than stock..

Coils only deliver the amount of spark needed to jump the gap, so a stock coil and a high output coil are going to show about the same on a bench, however a running engine at high RPM needs more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,784
Posted By DartByU

Re: RS and Z28 differences?

My 92 RS DOES have the big bars and quick steering box and the soft RS springs.
Forum: Car Audio
11-22-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,323
Posted By DartByU

Re: best 6x9 for the $$$

I installed a set of the Alpines in the stock sail panels, added some Dynamat between them and the metal and am driving them with half of a Digital Designs 400w 4 channel amp and they sound awesome,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By DartByU

Re: 89 Camaro Rs power assistance

Go to the TBI forum as RS cars have the TBI injection engine and read, read and read, these questions have been ask a million times.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By DartByU

Re: Surface Finish - How Rough is This?

I'm with 57k on this one, I'm a machinist and deal with this every day, that finish is at least 300 and closer to 500 I bet, usually ok for pipe flanges with gaskets and sealer but not the deck...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,316
Posted By DartByU

Re: How much $ is too much $ to put into car

If you like the car and it's not a rust bucket or been wrecked badly then any amount is ok as long as you don't plan to sell it and get the money back, you won't. I spent 15K on my car when I bought...
Forum: TBI
11-06-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By DartByU

Re: Changed intake gaskets and now no fuel, any tips?

Never mind, I'm getting old and I forgot about some wires I had unhooked by the battery, I hooked them up and all is good now, thanks
Forum: TBI
11-06-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By DartByU

Re: Changed intake gaskets and now no fuel, any tips?

Yes the injector wires are hooked up, although when I went to remove them one of the locking tabs broke off on both injectors, they were hard and brittle, but I don't think the broken locking tabs...
Forum: TBI
11-06-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By DartByU

Changed intake gaskets and now no fuel, any tips?

My intake started leaking water so I pulled it off, cleaned up stuff, bolted everything back up and it won't start, seems to be getting no fuel and I can't hear the pump running, it fires right off...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 906
Posted By DartByU

Re: What the heckkk is this!! PIC INCLUDED!helpppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the previous owner of the car did that to the lines I'd like to see the hole he cut to access the lines, I bet that isn't pretty either. And I would agree that if you don't know enough about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By DartByU

Re: Distributor Orientation Question

That first picture looks pretty close, on my engine the screw that holds the cap on is pointed right at the middle of the 5/7 intake ports.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 753
Posted By DartByU

Re: why so heavy? rpo codes included.

The sticker on the door reads the GVRW weight, which is the max load the car can handle when it's full of gas, luggage, fat chicks etc. The repair price sounds about normal for dealer service, want...
Forum: Car Audio
10-16-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,526
Posted By DartByU

Good low volume bass WITHOUT big subs...is it possible?

My 6 year old Alpine headunit needs upgrading, I've been running the stock 25w per channel to the usual upgraded 4 x 6 dash and a pair of Alpine 6 x 9's in the sail panels but of course it lacks much...
Forum: South East Region
09-27-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,582
Posted By DartByU

Re: Cruising The Coast 2009

I discovered a cool map of the location on Bing maps, click where it says Bird's eye and it shows a nice photograph if the property....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,120
Posted By DartByU

Re: To flush engine, Or not to flush engine

I've run Mobil 1 10W-30 in my car since it was new, first oil change at 1000 miles, then every 5 to 10K so it don't have any crud inside, but I have used 1 qt. of automatic trans fluid on a few other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,626
Posted By DartByU

Re: Piston to Valve Clearance

Based on the attached picture which measures about 7.15" in dia. on my screen and the clearance point is about .14 then scaling that down I come up with about .081 clearance. If the engine hasn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,694
Posted By DartByU

Re: How do i adjust the timing when...

The timing tab "should" be behind the water pump as said, I think it's more like the 1 O'clock position standing at the front of the engine, and it's not easy to get a timing light in there, I have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,392
Posted By DartByU

Re: alternator makes noise when key is on

I posted about the same ? awhile back, my brand new alternator was humming with the key on and engine not running. It's still doing it and no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,411
Posted By DartByU

Re: GTA Reliability?

Lot's of 3rd gens get beat on badly, or hacked up by people who think they know how to make it better, if it's pretty much original then it should be pretty reliable, but the wiring and lots of parts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By DartByU

Re: l98 heads on 5.0L?

A simple search would have resulting in you knowing the combustion chambers of L98 heads are much bigger and you will lose compression, probably resulting in a HP loss or at least a reduction in...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-19-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,480
Posted By DartByU

Re: DONT BY PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS INTAKES!

Yep, quality parts from China, don't you love it. Not on my ride.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,308
Posted By DartByU

Re: 305 heads with 1.94", 2.02" and 1.5", 1.6" valves

Thanks for the info. And due to production tolerances some cylinders of an engine will have valve contact sooner or later, so just because 1 valve makes it to .600 lift before contact the next...
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