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Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2005, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 681
Posted By thatsme

will auto lt1 harness work with t56

I did a lt1 t56 swap about two years ago. I just had an explosion folled by a small fire under the hood. It completely trashes the wiring harness. Will a harness from auto car work with a n ecm...
Forum: Body
02-23-2005, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 974
Posted By thatsme

high rise spoiler gasket

I bought an after market spoiler for the rear. Is there suppose to be any kind of gasket between the spoiler and the deck lid. Did the stock ones come with one? It seems like it should need one
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By thatsme

definately check your front grounds I have the...

definately check your front grounds I have the same problem right now only on one side. I have a broken ground wire and just havent fixed it yet. Do the front lights work at all. I lost the marker...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2004, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By thatsme

Just unplugging the electric pump may or may not...

Just unplugging the electric pump may or may not work. When i did the swap it didn't. I couldn't pull anything thourgh the old pump. A regulator is the way to go, dropping the tank is a pain.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By thatsme

Here's the short story you've been asking for. ...

Here's the short story you've been asking for. definately will need the v8 springs. The motor mounts will need to be moved forward. You should do this while the springs are out. You may have a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2004, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By thatsme

O2 sensors can go bad without throwing codes. ...

O2 sensors can go bad without throwing codes. I've already had it happen in two of my cars one got stuch reading rich and the other lean but no codes. They're cheap anyway if its original or in...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By thatsme

thatnks I was pretty sure it was the output...

thatnks I was pretty sure it was the output bearing but i wanted to be sure before I ripped the trans out. The "chatter" i was talkign aout is not from the clutch I know what that that sounds like...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By thatsme

Vibration after lt1/t56 install.

I have a vibration at about 80,that i didn't have before the swap. I got the 4th gen driveshaft with the swap and it looks like there is a dampener on the end of the shaft that slides into the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2004, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By thatsme

Thats what I thought too but there's no way there...

Thats what I thought too but there's no way there is enough room to slide without bottoming out
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By thatsme

lt1 &t56 driveshaft ?

I did the lt1 t56 swap. When I put the stock driveshaft back in there was only about 1/4 inch of slide before the shaft hits the seal on the trans. This is with the rear end hanging all the way...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-09-2003, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,938
Posted By thatsme

95 lt1 scan tool

I have my lt1 in and running now its time to wire up the obd port and see how many reasons the check engine light is on for. What kind of scan tool do I need to get for this year motor. It doesn't...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By thatsme

Lt1 T56 Clutch pedals.

I'm having a problem with my clutch pedal. I have a 95 lt1 and t56. I used the pedals and master cylendar from the 95. The problem is that the pedal only moves about three inches before it hits...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-10-2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By thatsme

I'm pretty sure the vats from your car won't...

I'm pretty sure the vats from your car won't work. I belive one was paskey one and the 95 is pass key two. I'f your not two worried about theft the bypass module is very easy to install it only...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2003, 05:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,998
Posted By thatsme

According to the helms manual its doing what it's...

According to the helms manual its doing what it's supposed to do. My wire to the selenoid on the starter is dirrect so that would bypass the vats and the ecm kills the spark and the injectors after...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,998
Posted By thatsme

My 95 lt1 would run for two seconds without a...

My 95 lt1 would run for two seconds without a vats bypass.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2003, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By thatsme

I'm not having a problem installing it. I'm just...

I'm not having a problem installing it. I'm just wondering if it might be too long. There is only abaout an inch of slide with it installed before the yoke would hit the tail housing of the trans.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-30-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By thatsme

lt1 & t56 driveshaft ??? Does it fit right.

I'm almost done with my swap. I swaped in a 95 lt1 and t56. I put the stock 3rd gen driveshaft back in. The driveshaft can only side in to the trans about 1 inch before it bottoms out. This is...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-30-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,998
Posted By thatsme

I had the same problem with my 95 lt1. It turned...

I had the same problem with my 95 lt1. It turned out i missed a wire to power the ecm. runs great even without the MAF sensor. I'm still cleaning up the wiring harness but mine runs. If you're...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-25-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,347
Posted By thatsme

lt1 and 3rg gen rad hoses?

What hoses are everyone using with an lt1 and 3rd gen radiator.
Did anyne find stock ones for any vehicle that fit or did everyone have them made up?.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-15-2003, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By thatsme

thanks. I thought it would be worth a try. I...

thanks. I thought it would be worth a try.

I broke down and bought a set of headers with air and o2. All I have to do is hook up the egr which sounds easy enough.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-10-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By thatsme

lt1 throttle body cooling.

Where is everyone running the rubber line coming out of the throttle body. I don't see a return port on the motor for it.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-10-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By thatsme

lt1 exhaust manifolds.

Has anyone used the stock 4 th gen exhaust manifolds? Will a 4th gen Y pipe fit into a 3rd gen. I know the exhaust was run pretty much the same. I live in Nj so I need to keep all the emission...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2003, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 857
Posted By thatsme

painless vats bypass

I'm doing an lt1 swap. I need the vats bypass module. Who can I get it from. I cant find anyone selling it.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-28-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By thatsme

lt1 vss and 91 camaro speedo

Do i need to put anything in between the lt1's vss and the speedometer or do they use the same signals? I'm trying to get everything figuered out before i even start putting it in.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-28-2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By thatsme

where do you get helms manuals

Do you get them from the gm dealers? If not where?
Forum: Body
06-20-2003, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 774
Posted By thatsme

I'll have to try that again. I tried it once...

I'll have to try that again. I tried it once with no luck. Mine is cracked also but it still works
Forum: Body
06-19-2003, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By thatsme

90-92 dash in an 86.

I'm doing an lt1 swap and need to switch my speedo over to vss instead of cable. The guages are different so i need to swap the whole cluster. Will it fit correctly, or are the clusters different...
Forum: Body
06-19-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 774
Posted By thatsme

The only way I know of to replace it is to...

The only way I know of to replace it is to replace the whole switch. You have to remove the steering wheel and locking plate to get to it.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-12-2003, 09:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 436
Posted By thatsme

lt1 wiring swap

I have two cars an 86 parts car that originaly had a 2.8 mpfi and an 86 iroc. I'm swaping a 95 lt1 and t56 into the Iroc. Are the plugs on the driver side firewall the same. If they are I can get...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2003, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By thatsme

Just a little clarification on the torque arm. I...

Just a little clarification on the torque arm. I do leave it bolted to the rear. It is easer to get the arm back into the mount on the trans if the rear is jacked into place that way you're not...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By thatsme

I've never removed the distributer or even the...

I've never removed the distributer or even the cap when pulling a tranny. The weight of the transmition hasn't been enough to make the distributer hit. For the trans to block bolts I got myself...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By thatsme

How do you remove the pilot bushing?

I bought a pilot bearing to replace the bushing when I cange the clutch. I'm not exacly sure how to go about getting the old on out. A guy a work tolg me he packs it with greese and then uses a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2003, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By thatsme

I made the same tool using an old garden sprayer....

I made the same tool using an old garden sprayer. The pump was shot so I drilled a hole in it and installed a tire valve stem so I can fill it with the compressor. I replced the nozzle with a bent...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2003, 06:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Posted By thatsme

Keep snapping master cylender rod for clutch.

Has anyone had a problem that the rod attached to the clutch pedal either snaps or bends. I did a t5 swap and just bent my second one. The hole in the firewall may be a very little off I'm going to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2003, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By thatsme

My flywheel is brand new from gm. I know someone...

My flywheel is brand new from gm. I know someone who works for gm but it was still expensive.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2003, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By thatsme

New Jersey fails if any of the diags come up not...

New Jersey fails if any of the diags come up not ready or not run. This will fail people who legitamately reset the codes or had the battery disconnected for some reason. Its going to really suck...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2003, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By thatsme

jersey starts obd 2 emissions june 1

New jersey is starting obd 2 emissions in place of the dyno test on june first for 96 and up. The south brunswick station is already doing it. If your Check engine light is on it will be a failure. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By thatsme

T5 shifts hard unless clutch burried

I did a t5 swap about 8 months ago. I have an 86 iroc w/ 305 tpi.
The trans/pedals/flywheel/bell were also supposed to be out of an 86. I don't think it was b/c the flywheel had the the bolt patern...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2003, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By thatsme

lower control arm relocation brackets

Which holes on the relocation brackets are everyone using? I bought the bmr bolt in ones, they have two mounting holes. I lowered my car with eibach sprotines springs. The dirrections that came...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 46,255
Posted By thatsme

Do not attempt to cut up totaled camaro with a...

Do not attempt to cut up totaled camaro with a full interrior only to find out that the garden hose is frozen because it's the middle of January. Car buring- no water. Car burning bigger still no...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-22-2003, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By thatsme

Speed Bumps

I just put a set of eibach sportline springs in. Has anyone made a skid plate to protect the front end and the oil pan over speed bumps. I'm going to make a set and was wondering if anyone else has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-07-2002, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By thatsme

White Facced Guage overlays

I'v done a search but all the links come up dead. :doh: does anyone have files for the white face guages. I finally have a printer that will do them justice. :hail: I need the ones for an 86 iroc...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-22-2002, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By thatsme

From what i'm reading it sounds like you have a...

From what i'm reading it sounds like you have a v6 t5 and a 350. Your best bet would be to get a t56. They're expensive though. I would most definately suggest getting a t5 out of a v8 and not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By thatsme

The wiring harness won't be too hard to figure...

The wiring harness won't be too hard to figure out. As far as i have seen it is impossible to plug the wrong plug into a sensor. Yo will have a problem with the harness at the back of the motor. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By thatsme

I think est has to do with the knock sensor.

I think est has to do with the knock sensor.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By thatsme

It sounds like your oil pressure cutout swich is...

It sounds like your oil pressure cutout swich is gone. When you first turn on your key the ecm runs the fuel pump for a few seconds to presurise the fuel system so you can start the engine. After...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2002, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,738
Posted By thatsme

The whole 4 speed swap didn't go well for me. ...

The whole 4 speed swap didn't go well for me. The car was my daily driver at the time so I had to mke it work and do it quickly. I have a 305 out of a 79 nova. I pulled it out of an 84 v8 camaro. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-23-2002, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,738
Posted By thatsme

I did the swap. I pulled one out of a junk yard....

I did the swap. I pulled one out of a junk yard. I was already set up for a hydrolic clutch so i used a bell housing out of a puckup. It took a little beating of the tunnel and firewall but it fit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2002, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 708
Posted By thatsme

The top hose will get hot even if the water pump...

The top hose will get hot even if the water pump isn't working. there will be limited flow even though the pump isnt working. Hot rises and cold will fall. As many people have said warm it up with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2002, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 708
Posted By thatsme

With temps that high it could also be your water...

With temps that high it could also be your water pump. I had the same problem. If the pump is not pumping water through the core you will not get heat. This would also explain your high engine...
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