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Forum: Exhaust
10-13-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: What is the best third gen exhaust kit, easy install preferable.

I second this statement. I have that exhaust on my Camaro and it sounds fantastic. I purchased mine from Madhammer back in 16 I think. And its still listed on their website for sale. Its listed as a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-02-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,269
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Tire recommendation

Well, the only real sports performance tire option is from BFG and their G-force line or General and their G-Max. BFG offers 2 either a A/S or a summer only. All are W speed rated. And the General is...
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: 1986 Camaro Hatch Contact Plate

Correct. I assume only used ones exist?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-27-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Chassis Stiffening, Anything New?

Wow that is an expensive kit. Looks really cool but overkill for my setup. Definitely bookmarking that kit for later though.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-27-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,369
Views: 122,089
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAOyDyKX0AQvv0F?format=jpg&name=large
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Forum: Electronics
09-26-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By Blue_Thunder

1986 Camaro Hatch Contact Plate

Where would I find one of these? I am trying to get my high mount brake light working. I have an 86 Camaro with the external 3rd brake light. A previous owner swapped in rear panels from a 91 Camaro...
Forum: Body
09-13-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Door ding repair

Nope, Labor day Cars for Cancer in Muskegon. Didn't notice it till yesterday at the Gilmore Museum.
Forum: Body
09-13-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Door ding repair

So my passenger door got dinged over the weekend at a car show. Anyone have experience with pulling a dent close to the body line on a door. Its not deep, just extremely noticeable....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-11-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

Updated photos
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1080x525/low_beams_led_96cf802da5a19f6f9e7e1885e718a97a108a24cd.jpg
Low Beams with ScreamingChicken.com led fog lights and...
Forum: Fabrication
09-10-2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,804
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: 1985-92 Camaro LED fog lights

I'll chime in and say I am very happy, although I do have one suggestion for improvement. The bracket for the bolts, the clips for the screws are loose and kinda make it annoying when lining them up...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-09-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

Yeah, I'm still not done adjusting my headlights, needs to be turned further down. Car is down atm and not driveable. Also for the record my driving photo is going up a hill, not ideal for showing...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-09-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

I don't have any pictures atm to share but the cuttoff on the Morimoto are great and the headlightsare DOT approved. You can find reviews of shops testing and comparing JW Speaker, Trucklite, and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-08-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

Yes you could. But obviously it would look a bit weird with the mismatched headlights. I have a picture mid installation where the only lights installed are just the low beams and they worked fine.
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Fuel Gauge Body Connector Pinout

One is directly in the the body harness plug, center terminal. The other probe using a gator attachment is hooked to a bolt on the frame for an exhaust hanger. I've checked multiple grounds just to...
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Fuel Gauge Body Connector Pinout

Whoops, should have specified that. Tan wire (looks white now from age) And to make sure I checked the wire inside the vehicle using a pin needle to get through the wire insulation.

Now, with that...
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Fuel Gauge Body Connector Pinout

So checked the pin out and got what the info needed with a slight catch. The power coming in, is only 8 volts. This is with key on engine off. So clearly a problem.
Forum: Electronics
09-06-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Fuel Gauge Body Connector Pinout

Long story short my fuel gauge has never worked (pegged just past full), always assumed the sending unit was bad. Today after some reading I went to verify if the gauge actually works. That's when I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-06-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

Between those headlights and led kits from screamingchicken.com I may have burned a big hole in my wallet.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-06-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

Review of the Morimoto LF267 4x6 Led headlights. I absolutely love them. Its a literal night and day difference from stock, and the H4 conversion kits don't hold a candle to them either.

Pros:...
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Fog Lights inop

I have no idea how I missed that was a Firebird wiring diagram. Won't make that mistake again. lol
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Fog Lights inop

When I checked for power the first time I had the relay unplugged (as it was bad and I hadn't been to the store yet) and was probing the relay connector with the fog light switch on. And when I...
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Fog Lights inop

So as I was going to double check power at the relay and switch my fog lights lit up. Looks like the relay connector itself is just worn out and needs to be replaced. As I was moving it around when...
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Fog Lights inop

Redoing all my lighting. My fog lights have never worked. So far I've replaced the bulbs, fog light relay, and checked the fuse for the fog lights. So the fog light switch has power (checked with a...
Forum: Fabrication
08-30-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,804
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: 1985-92 Camaro LED fog lights

Perfect, will be ordering a pair.
Forum: Fabrication
08-29-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,804
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: 1985-92 Camaro LED fog lights

Was just looking for new fog lights for my 86 Iroc as mine are all rusted out and the wiring shot. Wasn't happy finding OE replacements for nearly what you are charging for an actual upgrade. Is the...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
08-28-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Lost password/old email

I created an account back in 2008, lost access to my email that I used to register with (defunct email company). Ive tried going the route of the "contact us" section but never heard back after a...
Forum: Cooling
08-28-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Cooling fan upgrades

So I have a 1986 Iroc, which has the ecm controlled single fan. No fan switch. Currently have a 3 core rad from Mishimoto with the stock fan and shroud. Also should add I have a 180 thermostat with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-26-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,700
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Large trans leak

No, I meant I have run into problems doing the adjustment. Ive done it correctly but WOT shifts are way to high, holds the gear to long. I'm assuming I did something wrong but not sure what.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,700
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Large trans leak

Thanks, just wanted to double check before I drove it. And yeah I adjusted the cable at the TB. About that though, was able to get a couple test drives in. And around town and part throttle it shifts...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,700
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Large trans leak

Well sorry about dropping off without any news, ended up putting the car away for the fall in order to do a bunch of work. But, my father got sick with cancer and passed away over the winter. I'm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,700
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Large trans leak

Cooler lines are dry. Brand new stainless lines and fittings.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,700
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Large trans leak

Dipstick is fully seated and is dry around the grommet. No fresh trains fluid. The t.v cable is new as well as the grommet. If I replace the grommet again would it be a good idea to put rtv on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,700
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Large trans leak

I have been fighting a trans leak all season with a 700r4 in my Camaro. I have replaced the cooler lines (they were leaking), pan, pan gasket, dipstick grommet (old one was torn), and the t.v cable...
Forum: Body
06-03-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Passenger door won't open

THANK YOU. Used a thick coat hanger and pulled the lock rod. Door opened right up. Looks like the manual lock stuck when the door got shut hard.
Forum: Body
05-30-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Passenger door won't open

Door panel can be removed with the door being closed? If so thats great.
Forum: Body
05-30-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Passenger door won't open

So my Camaro has shaved door handles (bought it that way). Only the drivers door has a popper. Passenger door has always had to be opened from the inside. Was cruising around with friends yesterday...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-13-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,139
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Tuned Performance

I got a chip from Tuned over the winter and I haven't had a problem. Dude is an essential part to the TGO community.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-10-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,538
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Mad Hammer Exhaust (GMMG)

Its been about a month since I had my Mad Hammer cat back installed (minus a cat) and I am very pleased with the results. Its a downright sexy looking exhaust setup in my opinion and the sound. Its...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-14-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,465
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Upper radiator hose

I used a 24" Gates flex coolant hose I ordered from Jegs. The tbi coolant hose didn't work for my setup for some reason.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-05-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HSR High idle, vaccum leak?

I changed out my old throttle body gasket (didn't have a new one when installing the HSR) and it went down a little. Rechecked all my vacuum lines and did not see a leak. Reset the IAC and made no...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-04-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By Blue_Thunder

HSR High idle, vaccum leak?

Finally got the camaro running and set fuel pressure. The car however idles in park at 1300 rpms, solid. No surge whatsoever. Started pulling vacuum lines to see if that made a difference and each...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-04-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

Fixed my DVOM meter and started rechecking wires. My continuity tester said everything was good. But when I ohmed out the signal wire that goes from the ICM back to the coil it ohmed out high....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By Blue_Thunder

HELP No Spark

Gonna throw this in general tech as well. Did an HSR swap on an 86 camaro. When parked it ran. Had to swap to an external coil distributor. Has no spark with new instake now.

12 volts to ignition...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-27-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

The connector going into the ICM reads white-D, ppl/wht-C, Tan/blk-B, blk/red-Athe 4 way connector on the engine harness side reads wht-A, ppl/wht-B, tan/blk-C blk/red-D

I just got back from...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-21-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

Took the Petronix ICM to the local parts store and had it tested. Passed the test all 5 times. And I still temporarily swapped it out with another new one just to make sure (this was before I...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-21-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

All harness grounds are grounded to the rear of the cast iron cylinder heads. Ground strap from firewall is grounded to the cylinder head as well.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-20-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

I'm using 2 washers on the dizzy hold down bolt. Could that be causing an issue? My DVOM meter took a crap last night and I was unable to ohm out the dizzy to the block.

I am using EFI Connections...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-19-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

Rechecked all my grounds, all grounds on the back of the harness are bolted to the rear cylinder heads. Ignition coil has a ground strap bolted to it to the intake. If the distributor itself isn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: Perplexed with no spark

Distributor is grounding properly. I tested the pickup coil and its voltage is low. It pulses but only from .300-.450 volts. From what I have read it should pulse a lot higher than that. I have to...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-17-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Blue_Thunder

Re: HELP HSR Swap, No Spark

My tach has never indicated my engine is rolling over. Even before I did the HSR swap.

Coil ground circuit, where is that located? I'm looking at wiring diagrams it doesn't show anything other...
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