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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-08-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 655
Posted By chevySS

I dunno but when I took my stock RS(305 TBI/auto)...

I dunno but when I took my stock RS(305 TBI/auto) the drag strip last summer I ran a 10.5(1/8th mile of course) and a Volkswagen Jetta ran 10 flat and I'm pretty sure it was stock. It was definitely...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-08-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Posted By chevySS

:hail:Thank you sir!:hail: The whole VATS...

:hail:Thank you sir!:hail:

The whole VATS issue has been bugging me since I thought about buying the wrecked car.

I'm the guy he posted for, BTW.

I couldn't get my password to work yesterday...
Forum: Electronics
05-08-2003, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By chevySS

Anyone swapped to digital guages out of a Berlinetta?

So I might be getting this wrecked Camaro, it was originally a Berlinetta but now it has all the gfx and all that, and it has the digital guage cluster.

I am considering switching to digital...
Forum: Electronics
05-08-2003, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By chevySS

TBI to Carb-- VATS question

Okay I have a 91 RS with the LO3. The rings are shot in the LO3, and I am getting a sweet deal on a wrecked Camaro with a mildly modded L69, and I wanna pull the LO3 out and put in the L69.

I...
Forum: Electronics
08-11-2002, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By chevySS

TBI to TPI swap nightmares.... help please!

Okay this isnt really for me it's for my cousin. He swapped a 350 into his 89 RS awhile back, but kept the stock TBI unit(it was originally a 305 TBI). Recently he bought a TPI system and the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-25-2002, 11:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,211
Posted By chevySS

It's supercharged. We popped the hood and looked...

It's supercharged. We popped the hood and looked at it. Plus it has a boost guage :)

It's a pretty nice car. Leather interior, power seats, power windows, locks, ac, etc. 25 K miles.
...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-25-2002, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,211
Posted By chevySS

Stock Horsepower on a '90 T-Bird Supercoupe?

My friend is thinking about getting one and I was just wondering what the stock HP and TQ #'s were on it. I was thinking maybe 180-210 HP stock?

That's just a guess.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-24-2002, 07:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,999
Posted By chevySS

I had no idea Nova's were that light. If I had...

I had no idea Nova's were that light. If I had some money for a good project car, I'd consider an early 70's Nova.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2002, 01:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,999
Posted By chevySS

3000 lbs is all a Nova weighs?? All years? Are...

3000 lbs is all a Nova weighs?? All years? Are you sure about that? If that's so I might seriously consider an early 70's Nova when I get some cash saved up. 3000 lbs is pretty freakin light for...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-18-2002, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By chevySS

The quickest, easiest, most hassle-free swap you...

The quickest, easiest, most hassle-free swap you could do to make more power would be a carbed 350, IMO.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-15-2002, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By chevySS

I'm thinking carbon. If the engine hasnt been...

I'm thinking carbon. If the engine hasnt been run hard in a long time, it might have some carbon built up. I know when my cousin put a 350 in his 88 RS, carbon blew EVERYWHERE and we got it all...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-15-2002, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By chevySS

305 TBI to carbed 350

Ok my dad has piqued my interest. I told him my car was spewing blue smoke when it got hot and he said the rings were probably bad, and that the best thing to do was get another engine.

He says...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-02-2002, 01:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,646
Posted By chevySS

Depends on what year the Cobra is. If it's a fox...

Depends on what year the Cobra is. If it's a fox body Cobra, it probably runs low 14's to high 13's. If it's a 94-98 Cobra, it probably runs low 14's at best. If it's a 99+, then it could possbly...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-02-2002, 01:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 802
Posted By chevySS

Alot of people like MCSS's better than Camaros as...

Alot of people like MCSS's better than Camaros as far as looks go. Myself included. 80's Monte Carlos are about my favorite cars in the looks department. They arent *that* much heavier than a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-02-2002, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By chevySS

5.4L isnt a 351, a 351 is a 5.8 liter.

5.4L isnt a 351, a 351 is a 5.8 liter.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-22-2002, 01:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,290
Posted By chevySS

As far as third gens go, Trans Ams are always the...

As far as third gens go, Trans Ams are always the high performance model. All Trans Ams, with the exception of the TTA, had V8's, while Firebirds either had a V6, or a carbed or TBI 305, depending...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-04-2002, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 659
Posted By chevySS

Sounds like you got that 305 running pretty well....

Sounds like you got that 305 running pretty well. Are you planning on getting different heads or intake? I bet that would make a world of difference.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-28-2002, 05:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By chevySS

A lot of guys here hate to admit it, but the 99+...

A lot of guys here hate to admit it, but the 99+ V8 Stangs are pretty quick. Also, I actually like the looks of the 99+ Mustangs, I still think my car looks better though.
Forum: Body
01-06-2002, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 843
Posted By chevySS

WTF!?!? Can your dash just up and crack for no reason?

Okay my dash in my 91 Camaro was in fairly good condition. It had a few small cracks on the corner of the dash on the passenger side, but that was it. So one cold morning last week(like around...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-20-2001, 02:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By chevySS

More questions about a 350 RamJet

Okay I am seriously considering dropping in some kind of 350 this spring/summer. I am thinking a 350 RamJet is a good investment. Can someone give me some specifics on this engine. I've visited...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-19-2001, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By chevySS

I would think anywhere from 300-350 HP depending...

I would think anywhere from 300-350 HP depending on your gear, tires, and how well you hook.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-19-2001, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 865
Posted By chevySS

Yeah if he's stock you should beat him,...

Yeah if he's stock you should beat him, regardless of whether he is running a manual or auto. If he's got an auto, I would expect you to walk him pretty bad, but if he's got a standard, you should...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-19-2001, 04:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,138
Posted By chevySS

Okay this is the way *I* see things as far as...

Okay this is the way *I* see things as far as third gen Camaros Vs 5.0 fox body Mustangs go.

The 85-90 305 TPI's will likely lose to fox bod 5.0's. The 90-92 5 speed 305 TPI's though, with the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-19-2001, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By chevySS

If it's stock and it's a five speed it can't be a...

If it's stock and it's a five speed it can't be a 350. They never made manual transmissions with 350 TPI's because the T5's couldnt take the torque. Even it was a 350, with your mods you would...
Forum: TBI
11-20-2001, 12:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By chevySS

The service engine light always comes on when you...

The service engine light always comes on when you turn the key on before you start it. You sure it doesnt go off when you actually start the car?

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-18-2001, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 273
Posted By chevySS

Well if his Trans Am engine is a TPI, then it's...

Well if his Trans Am engine is a TPI, then it's probably gonna be somewhat close, but I think youll beat him.

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-18-2001, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 432
Posted By chevySS

Yup sorry my bet's on the 305 as well. ...

Yup sorry my bet's on the 305 as well.

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-18-2001, 12:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 591
Posted By chevySS

I would say you could take the newer LS1's if you...

I would say you could take the newer LS1's if you got your cars tuned and running right, just remember, the 325 HP or whatever rating they have is B.S. They have closer to 340-350 HP at the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-14-2001, 09:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 382
Posted By chevySS

Actually in 86 the 305 TPI's had something like...

Actually in 86 the 305 TPI's had something like 205 HP. The 305 TPI's didnt get 230 HP until 1991. Before that, the most HP they had was 215 I believe, but in 86 they had a less agressive cam and...
Forum: TBI
11-14-2001, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By chevySS

Thanks man, you think it would be okay to switch...

Thanks man, you think it would be okay to switch to synthetic oil at 116k miles? Ive been using Havoline.

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
Forum: TBI
11-14-2001, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By chevySS

Is oil coming through the blow-by thing normal?

Hey guys this may sound like a dumb question, but when I took my blow by hose or whatever it is off my valve cover, there was oil in it, and there was oil in the breather where the blow by hose...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-14-2001, 01:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 382
Posted By chevySS

If your car is running good, and his is an auto,...

If your car is running good, and his is an auto, I say youll beat him. He probably has a high 15 second car. If it was a five speed, it would be closer but I still think you would probably take...
Forum: TBI
11-14-2001, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By chevySS

Mine usually runs about 50-55 when its cold, and...

Mine usually runs about 50-55 when its cold, and when I am driving on the highway at normal speeds. But usually when I stop or when I am driving slow like in town, it runs about 25-30.
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-14-2001, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By chevySS

Also, for a mod, you havent got an open element...

Also, for a mod, you havent got an open element yet? If not, get one, it would probably help a tad. Also, maybe pullies, since you dont wanna go internal? Headers most definitely as well. Maybe...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-14-2001, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By chevySS

Awesome times. ------------------ Teal...

Awesome times.

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-14-2001, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 537
Posted By chevySS

If you run 12.9, Im gonna say you'll take him. ...

If you run 12.9, Im gonna say you'll take him. The Vette is an automatic right? Unless he gets one hell of a launch and manually shifts the hell out of it, I think you should edge him out, though...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-14-2001, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 470
Posted By chevySS

Well stock for stock and year for year, the 350...

Well stock for stock and year for year, the 350 is usually gonna take it, especially if the 305 is a TBI, a 305 TPI would put up a little more of a fight, especially a 5 speed, but I still gotta go...
Forum: TBI
11-14-2001, 08:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 335
Posted By chevySS

I dont think this is good at all is it?

Last night I was changing the oil in my car, and I was telling my dad about my car, because I was thinking it was burning oil because if I accelerate kind of hard, it stinks, bad. It doesnt smoke...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-01-2001, 12:45 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,121
Posted By chevySS

110 in my Camaro, Ive never actually tried to see...

110 in my Camaro, Ive never actually tried to see how fast I could take it though. I had an 88 Monte Carlo with a 305, and I would say we had that thing going 120, and that's hauling in a box like...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-29-2001, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By chevySS

I would guess like this, note these would be...

I would guess like this, note these would be under good conditions with a good driver, so you may be considerably worse, depending on track, car condition, driver, etc.
-85-90 305 TPI auto: mid/low...
Forum: TBI
10-23-2001, 12:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By chevySS

Well it depends on how much money you wanna dump...

Well it depends on how much money you wanna dump into it. If you want some decent HP for fairly cheap, I would get a Vortec intake and a set of cast iron Vortec heads, I hear they make good power...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-21-2001, 09:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,259
Posted By chevySS

That is a very nice looking car. Nice to know...

That is a very nice looking car. Nice to know I'm not the only guy whose front end drags at steep inclines lol. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif That is a very nice car though, I love...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-21-2001, 09:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 504
Posted By chevySS

I like it but I gotta go with everyone else and...

I like it but I gotta go with everyone else and say I dont really care for the wheels. My cousin has wheels like that on his car, and they arent really ugly, I just dont think they look that great...
Forum: TBI
10-21-2001, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By chevySS

Also I will probably get an eldelbrock performer...

Also I will probably get an eldelbrock performer TBI intake, dynomax headers, and an exhaust, with whats left of my birthday money and christmas, do you think those parts will make a good combo in a...
Forum: TBI
10-21-2001, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By chevySS

Hey this is a legit question coming from me. ...

Hey this is a legit question coming from me. Does the LT1 cam give you a noticeable gain? I will probably be getting somewhere around $200 for my birthday and I wanna spend it on my car, and I am...
Forum: TBI
10-19-2001, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By chevySS

Dunno... probably somewhere between $4500 and...

Dunno... probably somewhere between $4500 and $5500, depends on who you sell it to.

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
Forum: TBI
10-19-2001, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 691
Posted By chevySS

Yup, couldntve said it better myself. ...

Yup, couldntve said it better myself.


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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
Forum: TBI
10-19-2001, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By chevySS

Sounds like a good idea to me. Thats what I am...

Sounds like a good idea to me. Thats what I am gonna do, only with my 305, just build it up slowly and buy more stuff for as I get more money. I wish I had enough money to swap for a 350 though.
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Forum: Exhaust
10-17-2001, 06:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,789
Posted By chevySS

My dad has a modified dirt track car with a 406...

My dad has a modified dirt track car with a 406 and that thing sure is loud. It sounds sweet as hell, but it runs off alcohol so when you get close it starts burning your eyes and choking you and...
Forum: Exhaust
10-17-2001, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By chevySS

I doubt it. Usually it would show the A.I.R....

I doubt it. Usually it would show the A.I.R. tubes coming off wouldnt it?

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Teal Green 91 Camaro RS
305, Automatic Tranny
Stock for now
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