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Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-13-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: IROC lug nuts and plastic covers.

Thanks all!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-07-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By 8Mike9

IROC lug nuts and plastic covers.

Where can I source them at?

Thanks.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-23-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
[KY] Disregard
Views: 142
Posted By 8Mike9

Disregard

Found. Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: L98 Engine issues

Was a long time ago when mine did that, I thought it was the IAC valve. Nope. But I unplugged the IAC and idle quit hunting. So that led me down a rabbit hole of what controls do the IAC use for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: 4th Gen LT1, does the cam have a distributor drive gear?

how ya been old man? ;) This engine is in a ‘97, so should be able to run a conventional distributor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Fuel pump wont prime but car runs fine after it starts 1992 RS Camaro

Get a manual that can show you the location of the FP relay, ten lol around the engine bay, see if you have another one like it, use it, see if the pump primes. TPI cars use a few of the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By 8Mike9

4th Gen LT1, does the cam have a distributor drive gear?

I’ve come across carburetor conversions on the LT1, but the distributor drive gear thing is fuzzy on my Google searches.

Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Recommendation for new fuel tank?

I met up with a guy who had a 90 or 91 Camaro he was working on, he told me he was going to use a 4 th gen poly tank.

Might be worth looking into.

I’m a bit away from trying it out ( have a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Crank end play

Some very good points raised. I think what I’ll do is now hang the rods and pistons. And see what type of crank walk I have.

WTF, it’s just time and effort;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Crank end play

Thats good info. Not any difference between an ‘89 and a ‘92 that I know of.

Going to put in the rods and pistons this weekend, get the cam in and hopefully get the time to take apart and clean...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Crank end play

Lol. Like I mentioned before, I’ve never checked it, heck, crank turns, let’s keep going. To be honest I’ve only put together a few engines though. Couple of SBCs a few fords and flathead 6’s.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 321
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Would you run it?

I'm sure you are well versed in your welding abilities, and I respect that.

I look at things at my age and say "do I want to take it apart and do....."

Don't ask for confirmation on your fix...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Crank end play

Ya, I know y’all been on the edge of your seat here;). So I grabbed a Helms off of eBay, just went through it. No spec for end play on V8’s, only 6’s at .002-.008. I’m gonna screw it together,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Crank end play

I appreciate the info, but that's what I've done all the time over the years. Funny thing (well funny to me) is I've never checked endplay before, if something was amiss tightening down the caps,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,760
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Acceptable SBC Balancer Seal Surface Diameter??

Just me, but if there is not a groove where the seal rides, no reason for a sleeve.

Assume you will lower the oil pan and put the timing cover on? The bolt thing back up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Crank end play

Oh, crank has been bonked for and aft;). So a bit of a back story here is why I’m concerned. I’m using Clevite P series mains. After caps in place and snugged down to 20 ft/lbs, I couldn’t rotate...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 8Mike9

Crank end play

Anyone have their Helms manual handy? Can’t find mine. I’m at .0035 for end play, my old MoToRs manuals are too old for Chevy V8’s. but keep coming across sites saying .004-.011 as well as .002-.006....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-06-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: TPI engine harness

Damn, you’re making it easier now! I finally put my short block together for the kid, have to pull the T-56 this weekend and take a look at it. Soon (well soon for me) I’ll be sending some $$ to you...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-13-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: LS1 Calipers and Brackets, Rotors; Nice Stuff!

I will say, I opened the box yesterday with the front calipers, very nice. BTW, shipping was quick, sent out the day after I sent payment.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-11-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By 8Mike9

Anyone have a good recipe for swapping to a carb on an LT1?

I have an LT1 I’d like to go carb’ed with.

Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-08-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,961
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: NOS GM AC Delco PF25 Oil Filters 85-92 Camaro Firebird TPI- QTY of 10

Not to belabor the point, but most of your technical information will come from the Tech Boards. The guys that really know that “will it fit a xxx” car, won’t be surfing the classifieds to give out...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-08-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,961
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: NOS GM AC Delco PF25 Oil Filters 85-92 Camaro Firebird TPI- QTY of 10

Good deal on ya, just try to give you ideas.

Not directed at the OP, but I’m a member of a few other sites, both have closed down replies to Classifieds, you have to contact the thread starter,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-07-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,961
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: NOS GM AC Delco PF25 Oil Filters 85-92 Camaro Firebird TPI- QTY of 10

May I offer some insight? I see if you are making a “period” show car and trying to be 100% original, these should be for you. That said when I used to buy them and my ‘89 go to maybe 20-30k on it,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-02-2021, 02:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Brake Stuff: 4thgen LS1

PM sent
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-03-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,547
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: SouthBay Fuel Injectors PROMO CODE

I have to send my set back to SB for cleaning/checking...before I put them back in. Now, you may think I had an issue, no, never did...these worked great. But have been out of the car for about a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-28-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Eaton 10 bolt posi

Glad you’re feeling better. May want to list your location I only mention that because someone might be able to drop by and pick it up
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-28-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Eaton 10 bolt posi

Glad you’re feeling better. May want to list your location
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-23-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Will the LT1 Flywheel work on the L98?

What I learned was everything, I mean everything needed to work like it was in the year/car it came from. Just not with the hassle, so decided to just go with the T56 swap instead
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Problem Installing Steering Locking Plate - 92 Camaro

Are you using a lock plate compressor? If so, take it apart and you may have something under it that shouldn't be there.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 661
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: bad pinion seal?

The pics didn't show when I first replied, sure does look like like something amiss in the rear end.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-18-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 661
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: bad pinion seal?

Keep in mind oil/fluid generally will not go from the rear of the car to the front. See where the oil is at on the pipes, then look upstream
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Clutch pedal wont return, LS3 & TR6060 swap

This may or may not help. I’m not a transmission expert by any means. But I bought a ‘97 Camaro that was auto originally and swapped to a T56. I got a good price on it (honest seller, imagine that)...
Forum: Brakes
11-12-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 997
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: PBR caliper pressure?

Where did you source the cones from?

Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-11-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Solid Engine Mounts

Could it be your K-member?
Forum: TPI
11-11-2020, 06:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Budget aftermarket heads?

If you have to modify the intake it will be because the inner 4 holes on the 87?-up are at an angle. Accel/MrGasket still sells(last I looked) the beveled washers so once you “slot” the holes on the...
Forum: Brakes
11-03-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: There was a thread from years ago about machining the hubs for LS1 rotors

Informative!...and I will use the code;)

Thanks Scott
Forum: Brakes
11-02-2020, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: There was a thread from years ago about machining the hubs for LS1 rotors

What sold me was when I looked a few days back, and noticed they run the larger bearings in them. I’ll email you tomorrow when I have my laptop. I forgot what we’d talked about a few months ago. ...
Forum: Brakes
11-01-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: There was a thread from years ago about machining the hubs for LS1 rotors

I changed my mind and will be be placing an order for your Al hubs and brackets😎
Forum: Brakes
10-30-2020, 01:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By 8Mike9

There was a thread from years ago about machining the hubs for LS1 rotors

And I've seem to have lost it.

Anyone have the link?

Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-29-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By 8Mike9

AIR valve/thingy...etc

Do you have one of these? I dropped this one and lost the piece. This has the 2 solenoids on it-off my '89.

Let me know....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-21-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Looking for a later model 10 bolt rear

Appreciate the advice. Right now I’m looking for the least expensive route to get out of the 2.77’s this winter when I put the T56 in for her. I could just put bearings in the 4th gen rear and bolt...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-13-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 932
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: What converter to go with?

No one bothered to ask him about the rear gears he has, be nuts to run a stall on a street driver with 2.77's. 2,73's, eh?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-13-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Hooker shorties.

My man, 100 bucks shipped, in todays age, after you box them and mail them, you might have enough left for a burger.

Best of luck.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,106
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: 10 bolt 7.5" Backlash

I agree to a point, but it depends wether the bearing is packed in grease, or oil bathed


Too loose in oil - like a pinion, etc - and the bearing pushes the oil away from the surfaces, too tight...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-08-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,106
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: 10 bolt 7.5" Backlash

Before I change gears, or bearings, etc on a new to me rear, I check the contact pattern. I want to see what I’m working with. If pattern is decent, here’s what I do.

I have a piece of 3/8ths x...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-07-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,682
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Subframe connectors

What are they actually bolting to, once drilled through the floor? Just the pan?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-01-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By 8Mike9

Looking for a later model 10 bolt rear

I have a ‘97 10 bolt w/posi and 3.42 gears. Looking for a 3rd gen 10 bolt to put the guts into. I think the early ones were different splines, as I read 89-up would be the same. Of course I want...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-29-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Complete 305 tpi drivetrain

I don't mean to sound like an azz, but this isn't ebay.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 4,462
Posted By 8Mike9

Re: Who here has a 12 bolt?

Well, I say don't spend time/effort/$$ to do it, in general as I recall, 'Birds did weigh more than Camaros.

But what's the whole point here. right?

I'll admit I'm a dumazz...I'll admit I...
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