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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: oil leak on exhaust

Another potential source of oil leakage from the back of the block area is a leaking oil sending unit (which is under full oil pressure all the time). BTW, it can still function when it leaks.

I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 305's and upgrades ( i know, i know, 305...)

Hey Genesyn, I'm just down the road from you in Auburn. I have an 84 with the carb'd 305. I would vote for the headers and cat back as 1st mods. In my case after doing that, I got rid of all the...
Forum: Interior
08-17-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,311
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Aftermarket Gauge Panel

I used 1/4 thick marine grade HDPE. This can be purchased online from McMaster Carr Supply. Take a look at the spec sheet attached. I am very happy how it is a close match to the texture used in...
Forum: Cooling
07-22-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: My Custom Air Dam

Thanks, Stone. Good luck with your project!
Forum: Cooling
07-21-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: My Custom Air Dam

Yea, yesterday after I got done with installing the air dam, I took it out for a test drive and it was barely 65 deg. Later it got into the low 80's. I can still lower it an additional 1-1/2". I...
Forum: Cooling
07-21-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: My Custom Air Dam

Thanks, re-read my 1st post to see how it is made.
Forum: Cooling
07-20-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By rockstarr4

My Custom Air Dam

Last week I installed fog lights in my grill air intakes, just like the OEM's. I quickly noticed my "around town" water temp was 10 to 15 deg higher than before. After reading some of the "Cooling"...
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,731
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 7 pound radiator caps and cooler temps?

I can also add that reducing the coolant pressure will drastically increase the thermal expansion of the coolant volume as it heats up. You may find you leak out of the overflow tank and have to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Ditching the computer

So here is my experience with my 84, I removed all emissions related devices except for the PVC valve, plus installed a Performer manifold and Holley Street Avenger carb. My 305 ran much better, but...
Forum: Interior
06-20-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Another Cup Holder Option

Thanks Stone, I really like it too. With the horizontal spokes curved downward, I see most of my gage faces without looking around the wheel. It’s a Grant GT Rally. I purchased it along with the...
Forum: Interior
06-14-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Which adaptor do I need for the Grant wheel?

I have an 84, check out the attached photo of my installation. I bought the following Grant items at Summit:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-5196
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-5871...
Forum: Interior
06-07-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 900
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: ABS for center console

I don't know if you ever found what you were looking for, but for your future reference I have used a Marine Grade black textured HDPE sheet for interior panels. I made a custom instrument cluster...
Forum: Interior
06-06-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 82,920
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: I want to see your custom gauges and other interior mods!

This past spring I installed a new custom instrument panel. I designed it with 1/4" thick textured HDPE as the panel material and filled it with Marshall Blue Line gages purchased on E-bay. Along...
Forum: Interior
06-03-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Another Cup Holder Option

I suppose if your drink was really tall, you might bump it. I don't notice it to be a problem. When I don't have a drink, it's a great place to put my phone. I relocated the hatch switch next to...
Forum: Interior
06-02-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Another Cup Holder Option

FYI - if you can't tell from my picture, the black anodize is a satin type of finish, not shiny. It goes really well with the textured finish of our dash and console surfaces. I think that's why I...
Forum: Interior
05-29-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Another Cup Holder Option

Yea, I'm not the "pimp-it-up" kind of guy, I like things plain and simple. Notice my black gage bezels, I like the subtleness of blending in with the dash.

Although my 2011 Durango does have a...
Forum: Interior
05-27-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By rockstarr4

Another Cup Holder Option

After reading a lot about installing cup holders in this forum, I thought it was time for me to do this myself. I wasn't thrilled with a plastic cup holder, so I searched for an alternative and came...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: stick swap

I have done this swap and I would recommend you go with the stock hydraulic clutch linkage. It works very well as designed with the stock clutch pedal. If you are talking about the transmission...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,430
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: New Instrument Panel Design

My stock gages were a speedo that bounced +/- 20 MPH and a fuel gage. The rest were idiot lights.
Forum: Interior
04-02-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,430
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: New Instrument Panel Design

I recently recieved the last parts and made the time to work on my new instrument panel. I have some pictures posted of the progress. The wiring was time consuming, but in the end not too difficult....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Headers

Ditto, just take out the crossbolt.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Headers

I have the "Elite" version of these and they fit very nicely and don't rattle against anything. You will want to also purchase the companion Hedman Y-pipe as the headers will not fitup to the stock...
Forum: Electronics
12-18-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Removed Instrument Cluster Now Radio Doesn't Work

Yea, you are right. I put the cluster back in and my radio still has no power. I guess I might have jostled some wires somewhere in the dash when I took out the cluster . . . Troubleshooting time!...
Forum: Electronics
12-13-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By rockstarr4

Removed Instrument Cluster Now Radio Doesn't Work

I am in the process of replacing my stock instrument cluster with a custom dash panel & new Marshall gages. With the stock cluster removed, I needed to take a test drive for some other maintenance...
Forum: Interior
11-02-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Headliner!

I replaced my original drooping headliner last summer with a $200 new one that has an ABS backing and modern foam. IMHO if yours is an original GM designed fiber backed, cheap foam headliner, it's...
Forum: Interior
06-23-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Headliner!

I just replaced my headliner last week purchased from Rick's Camaro. It's made by Parts Unlimited, Inc; you can check out the PUI website for more info and an installation video. It's very well done...
Forum: Interior
06-22-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 92,556
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Restoring interior plastic and carpet how-to

Thanks for such great info on refinishing the interior plastic! I'll be using the SEM Satin Black sometime soon. Has anyone used this on the vinyl seat upholstry? If so, does it wear OK, considering...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 700r4 to stick

The attached photo shows some dimensions for the tranny hole. The 3" dimension starts where the metal starts to bend up to a higher elevation.

Regarding the static shifting, have you tried to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 700r4 to stick

Yes, you are quite right; don't go as forward as I did. I barely had metal left for the sheet metal screws on the front end of the inner shifter boot.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 700r4 to stick

No, I couldn't use the original starter, it didn't fit into the bellhousing opening. The T5 flywheel is smaller (153 tooth) and you need to use a starter spec'd for this. I got one off the parts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 700r4 to stick

Here are a couple of photos I took during my T5 swap. Sorry, I don't have one of the clutch master cylinder hole. Hope this helps.
Forum: Exhaust
05-18-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Exhaust help needed

I don't think you can go wrong with either brand. I have the Hooker 3" CAT back (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-16820HKR/) and they fit tight, but do not rub anywhere. I really like their...
Forum: Exhaust
05-18-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Exhaust help needed

The Summit data for the 17478 y-pipe inlet is wrong, I have install the 17478 y-pipe on my car (with 68478 headers) and the inlet is indeed a 3" ball socket. Anyway, Hedman doesn't make any 2-1/2"...
Forum: Exhaust
05-18-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Exhaust help needed

These headers have a ball & socket connection so you need this y-pipe: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-17478/. You will need an adapter from the y-pipe (2-1/2") to the CAT if your CAT is not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,320
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Why does my engine rumble on deceleration?

It does put me at ease that nothing is apparently wrong with the engine. It does run really nice now, considering how it ran when I bought it stock with a bad auto tranny.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,320
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: Why does my engine rumble on deceleration?

Thank you for your thoughtful replies. Now that I think about it, this may have first started after I installed a 3" cat back exhaust when I first bought the car.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,320
Posted By rockstarr4

Why does my engine rumble on deceleration?

When I let off the gas, my exhaust sounds like it's rumbling and popping. I have an internally stock 305, w/o any emission controls, headers, 2-1/2" Y-pipe, 3" cat back (w/o cat), Holley 670 Street...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: HEI Advice needed, Going Non Comp controled

I would also like to know the reason for the rumble and pop when I get off the gas. I think I might start a new thread to find out . . .
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: HEI Advice needed, Going Non Comp controled

I'm not sure you will completely get rid of that. Mine "rumbles" and "pops" a bit when I get off the gas. It's not a loud backfire, but it is noticible. I've just assumed that cam timing or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: HEI Advice needed, Going Non Comp controled

Well it's not daily driven, it's mostly summer driven by my son, but my sense is that the gas mileage must have improved at least 10%, maybe more.

Replacing the CC HEI with the vacuum advance...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 700r4 to stick

Here's a source for the pedal assembly: http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/camarofirebird82-92t5clutchpedalassemblynew.aspx
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: HEI Advice needed, Going Non Comp controled

Here is the Jegs item for the cap: http://www.jegs.com/i/Accel/110/8141R/10002/-1. The correct wiring order is internally routed in the cap so that the external connections are in physical order...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: HEI Advice needed, Going Non Comp controled

I have a T5, 5-speed. I use the corrected cap so the wires are better organized and don't have to cross over each other. It's just my preferrence; you can see how clean they are below.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 700r4 to stick

I did this swap 1-1/2 yrs ago and I'd do it over again in a heart beat. I recommend that you stick with the pedal assembly designed for this car. It attaches primarily to the 4 bolts of the brake...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 305 poor performance. Need some opinions

I agree that the intake is the problem. I have an internally stock 305 and run an Edelbrock Performer EPS (rated from idle to 5500 rpm) with a Holley 670 Street Avenger and it makes lots of low end...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: HEI Advice needed, Going Non Comp controled

I converted to a non-cc ignition with the MSD Street Fire from Jegs (http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD+Ignition/121/8362/10002/-1). To this I added the Accel "corrected" cap...
Forum: Interior
04-24-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 20,695
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: 90-92 Camaro Classic Dash/Autometer intall

Nice work on those gage clusters. I'm going to work on mine this summer.

For those that want the blinker arrows without cutting arrow holes, see what I'm using below. Its the New Vintage...
Forum: Interior
03-28-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,430
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: New Instrument Panel Design

I'd be happy to post the panel design once I'm done. It's been kind of a pain reverse engineering the panel shape. It looks symetric but it's not at all even across the top. And the mounting holes...
Forum: Interior
03-28-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,430
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: New Instrument Panel Design

I was going to buy an off the shelf 82-89 dash panel, but, I didn't like the gage layout. I like your layout, but your dash panel is different than mine. Since I have access to a machine shop at...
Forum: Interior
03-27-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,430
Posted By rockstarr4

Re: New Instrument Panel Design

Thanks Bow-Tied that's good advice!
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