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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-29-2001, 12:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,144
Posted By ArchAngel

Once I had the needle touching that little pin u...

Once I had the needle touching that little pin u push to reset the tripometer on my 115 speedo. It just kept tapping against it again and again. The ride was smooth, but the sound of the wind was...
Forum: TBI
10-02-2001, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By ArchAngel

Removing smog stuff for hp gains...

I know there are several things to remove to free up horsepower. I have read The Ultimate, but don't see any mention of removing smog pump, gutting cat, etc. Could a knowleagable person brief me on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-02-2001, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By ArchAngel

Changing front rotors... DIY?

My front rotors and pads are done for. Pep Boys wanted $212 to change out those, bearings and hoses. Isn't there a place that could do it cheaper? Could I do this job on my own w/o prior...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-29-2001, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By ArchAngel

I took one of these out last weekend. It wasn't...

I took one of these out last weekend. It wasn't too challenging.

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'88 Camaro SC 305 700R4, 80 Series Flowmaster, K&N Filter, air foil.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-07-2001, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By ArchAngel

Great things about 3rd Camaros

--The way the front wheels just plant into the ground when your taking a curve at any good speed.
--the low low drag rating.
--The feeling of safety they give ya, all that thick "armor" around the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-07-2001, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 374
Posted By ArchAngel

I killed a Cobra once on the freeway. I had just...

I killed a Cobra once on the freeway. I had just raced my friends black '97 Mustang, it was a freeway roll on so obviously I toasted him, then his governor kicked in at 115. I u'ed back on the...
Forum: TPI
08-14-2001, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By ArchAngel

Tpi... Hard to catch?

I got the 305 TBI right now, but want to upgrade to 350 TPI l8r on. I hear a decent TPI motor is hard to find in the 'yard, though. Just wanting to know how ppl find TPIs in good condition, usually...
Forum: TBI
08-13-2001, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By ArchAngel

Mods to put on TPI afer use on TBI?

What are plenty of good mods I could put on the TBI and later on a 350 TPI?

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'88 Camaro SC 305 700R4, 80 Series Flowmaster, K&N Filter, air foil.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2001, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By ArchAngel

Not getting any fuel.

The car didn't give off any symptoms the day b4, but I tried to crank 'er up and it wouldnt spark, just kept turning. I dont smell any fuel in the engine compartment and I'm getting power full on. ...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-12-2001, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By ArchAngel

Tuning chips from other vehicles

How different would tuning chips for vehicles other than thirdgen f-bodies be? Would I need completely different equipment? I was thinking me and my buddies could put in together for one setup and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-01-2001, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By ArchAngel

Tom, that sounds exactly like my case. Its the...

Tom, that sounds exactly like my case. Its the first TV adjustment done on the car I believe. If only I could get it back to its original position. transfixleo had a good point about the 3-4...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2001, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By ArchAngel

Whenever I shift manually it seems to be fine. ...

Whenever I shift manually it seems to be fine. In fact I have been shifting manually more often because of that. In 2nd it just rides along normally. Its not how it shifts off the line I'm worried...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-29-2001, 02:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,191
Posted By ArchAngel

Of all the arguments the roc's is the most solid....

Of all the arguments the roc's is the most solid. When I think back I couldn't have done all those things w/o the 700R4. I just dont see how one could get by with a stick shift and no cup holders....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2001, 01:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By ArchAngel

I've played around with different ways of...

I've played around with different ways of adjusting the cable, but the car still doesn't perform like it used to. When I'm adjusting it the D button wont push in much at all and the whole assembley...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2001, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By ArchAngel

Adjusted TV cable, weaker shifts

I was driving on the intersate a few days ago and shifted from OD to D (automatic '88 700R4) and floored it. The rpms shot up into the red and no shift occured until I let off the pedal. This...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2001, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By ArchAngel

Service Engine light on after steady 65-75 MPH

The Service Engine Soon light has come on sporadically for about 2 years now only when I drive at a constant speed at about 65-75 MPH. I have no idea what this is all about, but didn't feel like I...
Forum: Body
05-09-2001, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By ArchAngel

aww man I thought the sig was gonna show up but...

aww man I thought the sig was gonna show up but the little button wasn't checked. oops

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'88 Camaro SC 305, 80 Series Flowmaster, K&N Filter, looking for open element!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2001, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By ArchAngel

Thanks for the help. I don't have a good jack so...

Thanks for the help. I don't have a good jack so it'll be some time b4 I know about posi. I'll have those numbers l8r tommorow when its light out.

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'88 Camaro SC 305, 80...
Forum: Body
05-08-2001, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By ArchAngel

need some body pieces

I've been neglecting some ugly body damage for more than a year now and I'm getting third gen fever. I wanna make it look good again so if anyone has got any body parts laying around in good...
Forum: South Central Region
05-08-2001, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By ArchAngel

newguy from d/fw here

Thought I'd just let my presence be known and say wassup! I live in Fort Worth and could use some help with the damaged body I got. So if anyone in the area has some clean pieces laying around lemme...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2001, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By ArchAngel

Posi or pegleg?

Whats the quickest way to find out if I got posi or pegleg? While I'm at it I'd like to figure out what gears I'm using. How could I go about doing all this? On an unrelated side note I'd like to...
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