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Forum: South Central Region
02-25-2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,031
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: new member, new owner

Nice looking Camaro.
Forum: Convertibles
07-16-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 620
Views: 64,218
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert

Just started reading this thread and appreciated the instant gratification on the progress by catching up on a thread. So this part is killing me. If paint is taking this long I bet the black is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Yay car problems!

If you're going to replace the cat anyway, then I would unbolt the the exhaust from the rear of the cat and knock out all of the cat con material and blow it out by starting and reving the motor. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Car Shakes when accelerating.......?PLZ HELP

Check out those plug wires one may have burned on the exhaust.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,061
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Car wont start

I'm not an expert but I do know you'll want to start removing stuff in the way starting with the steering wheel. All I've done is change a steering wheel so I'm not much help but you should be able...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: just picked up an LT1 intake manifold- what could/should i do with it?

Personally I wouldn't worry about having an LT1 intake just yet for just in case I end up with a bigger motor. I'd just put it on Craigslist and try to make a buck or two from it. Don't want to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,367
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Engine just randomly shuts off while driving and loses all power to dash Any clue

Might want to take a close look around the headers too, could have burned wires or be overheating the starter.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,397
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: rod legnths

This is all facinating stuff. I'm a novice myself and think it would be usefull for there to be a... This is what you say when going to the machine shop - type article on this site. Even, a this is...
Forum: South Central Region
03-23-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 856
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: First Car; 92 Camaro RS

Only way to know for sure which motor you've got is to check the casting in the block...I believe its on the drivers side by the firewall. There is definetly some money in the car, so to me it looks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: keys?

I think there was a thread in this forum just a couple weeks ago about this, wouldn't hurt to search. But since you had the ignition replaced your VIN would be of no use to the dealer to get you a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Jacking car up cause it to not want to run?

The angle it was jacked up at could of caused it to pick up some junk off the bottom of the tank. Would be a simple place to start by changing the filter. Alot of times the most simple answer is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 805
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: 305 TPI broke down today -- seeking opinions

I know when my throttle position sensor went out the car had no power on the highway and would sputter and backfire doing 50 or so. I remember even having to pull off of the highway and turn the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Budget 400

Damon that sounds like exactly what I'm looking for out of this motor. A mid to low 13 second ET on a stock bottom end cheapie build works for me. And upgrading later on as cash allows is the plan....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By DukeofHurl

Budget 400

Going to be building a 400 4 bolt main block from a car being gifted to me in the near future and trying to find a way to get this thing whipped into shape so I can drop it in my '86 Camaro. Going...
Forum: South Central Region
10-08-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 18,581
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: [DFW] Dallas & Fort Worth

Waxahachie. I'm currently getting my car ready for an engine swap so it will be some time before I could bring the car out to any kind of get together.
Forum: Exhaust
07-10-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Help about choosing a new system

You didn't mention what kind of sound/volume you want. I have an Edelbrock cat-back on mine and it is mellow with a throaty hot-rod type sound when you stand on the loud pedal. Probably a good...
Forum: History / Originality
10-11-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By DukeofHurl

'90 1LE for $29K

http://www.harwellmotors.com/showcar.php?cid=254#mainImage

Only 5300 miles and looks to be in awesome shape...I guess it should be with those miles.
Forum: Exhaust
08-15-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,404
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Strictly catback help. 305 TBI. I've searched.

Is there anything more American than white-smoking the tires in your driveway with some Heavy Metal thumping the background?
Forum: Exhaust
08-15-2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,404
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Strictly catback help. 305 TBI. I've searched.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-5672/

They don't come with tips, it is actually very close to stock appearing. It is a single 3" in/ dual 2 1/2" out muffler. Tail pipes have a turn down...
Forum: TPI
08-12-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: 305 Fuel pump

If you CAN do it yourself without the apts. giving you crap for working on it at the property, then the money you save would be worth it IMO. I've done this job myself twice and I'm no expert...
Forum: Exhaust
08-12-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,404
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Strictly catback help. 305 TBI. I've searched.

I have an Edelbrock cat-back on my car. I bought it probably 6 or 7 years ago. I think they go for about 340 now. 3" I pipe and 2 1/2" out the muffler. No drone whatsoever, quiet but healthy at...
Forum: Cooling
08-12-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,105
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: overheating 350. can't crack this nut. help!

Radiator tested fine at who's shop? Any violence in the overflow tank after driving with the 215+ temps?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-12-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Summit Racing

You sure you didn't woller out the hole a little? 3/8 is = to 6/16 so a 5/16 pilot hole should work perfect.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Just changed the plugs - what a PITA, is there an easier way?

A universal joint adapter for your ratchet helps alot but I've always done it without, which is a pita but it can be done. As for the #5 which if memory serves is the one beside the O2 sensor, you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,654
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: URGENT EVERYONE READ!

3rd gens are 15,000 out in front now :eek:
Forum: Interior
04-29-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: need help with gauge cluster

My fuel guage points straight up no matter how much gas is in it. I replaced the guage with one from a junk yard and it does the same thing. So I'm assuming the sender needs to be replaced and that...
Forum: Interior
04-27-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 554
Posted By DukeofHurl

MSD Lazer Tach

Can't pull it up on the Summit Racing site, but I'm trying to figure out if the MSD tach in the catalog MSD-4608 3 1/8" tach (March-April '09 pg. 118) will fit in the stock tach location behind the...
Forum: Interior
04-27-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Loose tilt steering column

The horn on my '86 doesn't work either. When i switched my stock steering wheel for a Grant I lost the spring and plastic sleeve with a nub or pin that holds the lead for the horn in place. I had a...
Forum: Exhaust
04-12-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,506
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Y-pipe Dougs D9101 looks like Hooker 16767

Energy suspension motor mounts raise up the motor some don't they? Maybe they could give you a little more clearance.
Forum: Exhaust
04-02-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 717
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Help..not sure what to order! Cherry Bomb related.

I've heard that Cherry Bomb mufflers aren't all that loud. Kind of like a Flowmaster 80 series. Since you've already got a Magnaflow, I would add headers. That would change the sound of the car...
Forum: Exhaust
04-01-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Stock exhaust fell off while driving. Cut it off?

The cops tend to give you a hard time too if they think it is too loud.
Forum: Exhaust
02-06-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: edelbrock cat back,good choice?

That's sounds nice. Is that with headers or just cat and cat-back? My exhaust is stock ahead of the I pipe so mine doesn't sound that aggressive, but is similar in that it has a deep rumble at idle...
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: edelbrock cat back,good choice?

I have an Edelbrock cat-back with RPM series muffler on my car. It's somewhere between stock and something like a flowmaster 40 series as far as how loud it is. Basically you get a mellow rumble,...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Torque vs. Horsepower

So on my car which is pretty much stock, and the upgrades to the TPI will be slow coming, would I be better off swapping on shorty headers instead of longtubes since I will mainly be benefitting from...
Forum: Exhaust
10-16-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,902
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: hooker y pipe ugly internal weld

Wow! I wasn't really planning on changing the collector to 3 inch but after seeing that now I see that it is worth any money/time/effort that it takes to do it.
Forum: Exhaust
10-16-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,555
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Stripping header paint?

Yeah I plan on using an aluminum header paint to keep them from rusting and make them look a little snazier. The only reason I want to use stripper from Home Depot is because I have some. I'm...
Forum: Exhaust
10-16-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,555
Posted By DukeofHurl

Stripping header paint?

I've done a search but wanted to ask a quick question. I'm going to be getting a set of Heddman shorties soon wanted to know if paint stripper from Home Depot will remove the paint on the headers or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,178
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Miles per tank

I usually get around 245-275 miles to a tank doing mostly hi-way driving. My fuel sender is broken so I fill it up when starts to stall while turning. Typically takes 14 gallons to fill it up if I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: help

Have you cleared the trouble codes from the computer? Might want to check the fuel pump fuse also.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-28-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Throttle Body Inlet/ Foil "POWER NOW"

Seems like it would maybe smooth air flow like they all claim to do. But by fitting copletely around the inside of the tb it would also restrict slightly the volume of air that could move through.
Forum: TPI
05-27-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,811
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Bad fuel pressure regulator?

I believe if you are having fpr issues like a bad diaphram, the fuel pressure will bleed off fairly quickly after the car has been turned off. Like in less than 30 minutes. Have you checked for...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-24-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Holley Adj. Fuel Press. Regulator (NEW IN BOX)

I'm interested but tapped out for the next week or two. My father in law lives in Haltom City. If you don't sell it soon maybe we can work a deal.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-24-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: tpi egr fs (pics this time!)

I'm interested but I need to see where the egr temp sensor screws in on the cast area of the egr. 75165
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Sylvania Silverstar Rebate

Well we've got until the 29th to take advantage.
Forum: TPI
05-22-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,930
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: New TPI Performance Parts?

Looks like we might have a new intake to obsess about now that the Turtle Ram is almost finished.:lmao:
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By DukeofHurl

Sylvania Silverstar Rebate

Now might be the time to pick up a pair. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page. http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/TopRebates.do I wasn't planning on buying mine just yet but now I might have to.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: Reply Brothers!!!

Well the editor emailed me back and said he was going to use my letter :welcome: :lmao:
Forum: TPI
05-21-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,930
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: New TPI Performance Parts?

With equal flow and equal or similar price I would choose composite to save weight. But the price for a new composite tpi would undoubtedly be pricely. If TPI's were as hot as LSX intakes I'm sure...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,089
Posted By DukeofHurl

Re: New Dash

The thread may have returned from the dead, but now I know where to get a cheap dash. :thumbsup:
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By DukeofHurl

Reply Brothers!!!

Camaro Performer's June '08 issue features a LB9 3rd gen. If you want to continue seeing this I strongly and humbly urge all of you to send email to the editor to Nick.Licata@sourceinterlink.com. ...
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