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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,112
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: SLP: 3rd Gen Specific ZR1 Wheels...

245/45/17 is the common size but a 255/45/17 would work also
Forum: TBI
03-21-2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,787
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: '92 Camaro RS 305ci TBI Advice

if you want the feel of having more power without touching the engine, definitely do 3.73 gears and a posi unit. And, instead of saying you want a specific amount of horsepower tell us how fast you...
Forum: TBI
03-06-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: 195 Thermostat?

doesn't matter too much. The stat will open sooner but the engine will still heat up until the fans kick on during city driving. If you are driving on the freeway in cooler weather than the coolant...
Forum: TBI
03-06-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,923
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Open Element Bad Idea On LO3?

EXACTLY!!! WHO CARES!!! If someone said the open element would give you 100hp would that make your car any faster, NO! Just do it because it is a great starting point. 8 years ago when I first got...
Forum: TBI
01-23-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 783
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: performance on a 92 rs tbi

The distributor will not give you any horsepower unless you stock one is not performing well. You friend probably thinks he got 10 horsepower but I highly doubt it unless he dynoed it before and...
Forum: TBI
01-22-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: TBI Spacer

Not sure if you are suppose to post classified ads in the tech forums, but if no one says anything, good luck with the sale.
Forum: TBI
01-22-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 783
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: performance on a 92 rs tbi

Too much air?????? The engine will only take in as much air as it wants/can. By putting the open element on you are allowing the engine to take in as much air as it wants. The stock air snorkel is...
Forum: TBI
01-04-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: tbi spacer ?

lol, he is going to bore the intake manifold so he can use a 454 TBI spacer with a 305/350 tbi????, am I getting that right because hate to say but that is stupid. Save the money and buy a 305/350...
Forum: TBI
01-03-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: tbi spacer ?

it will fit but you won't want to use it because the bore of the 454 spacer is bigger. You'll probably get fuel puddling up on the intake manifold.
Forum: TBI
01-02-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,360
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Upgradeing Stock Intake manifold and TBI

Don't bother with the 600cfm TBI, the stock one will support your power goals. Here is the order of my mods when I had my 90RS
headers, high flow cat, hooker catback
full tune up (fuel filter,...
Forum: TBI
01-01-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,360
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Upgradeing Stock Intake manifold and TBI

there is a lot more you can do to make it faster. First, do headers, full exhaust, high flow cats, free tbi/etc mods. See how you like the car. Then do some 3.73 rear end gears. With the mods I...
Forum: TBI
01-01-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: varying accerlation points?

is each test being due in the same gear and rpm/speed?
Forum: TBI
07-27-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,794
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: MSD 6AL for TBI?

If you already have one might as well just throw it in. Make sure you use the GM dual connector coil MSD harness when you install it, should make the installation a lot easier. Maybe the IROC has...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-27-2008, 02:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: torque arm... need it?

Building cars for years? I hope you haven't removed too many things that have "gotten in the way" during those years!
Just messin with you, but seriously, you need the torque arm, even the new...
Forum: TBI
07-27-2008, 01:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,794
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: MSD 6AL for TBI?

better things you can buy for the money. Even when I was an L03/thirdgen parts whore I couldn't convince myself to buy this.
Forum: TBI
07-27-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,026
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: IT WONT RUNNN!!

did you check the MAP sensor vacuum line. When I installed my Edelbrock TBI intake the vacuum line melted on the intake and made the car run similar to yours. It ran perfectly fine when I...
Forum: TBI
07-27-2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: tbi horsepower??

I would do a search, I swear this topic has come up at least once a week since I started going on this forum in 2000.

It all depends on your goals and time.
Are you planning on tuning the car...
Forum: TBI
07-27-2008, 01:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,351
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Loss of power during acceleration...

fuel pump? Before the fuel pump went out on my old 90 RS it started to shutter but only when I was on the throttle 50-100% or when I would try to accelerate from 60mph to XXmph on the freeway. ...
Forum: TBI
07-08-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,564
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Fastest Bone Stock LG4 or L03 F Body

Thirdgen was starting to fall apart even though I was good about keeping it well maintained (very bad paint, high mileage engine, bad door hinges, bad hatch motor, car would not start when hot even...
Forum: TBI
07-08-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,564
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Fastest Bone Stock LG4 or L03 F Body

Back when I had my 90 RS w/ 175k miles I ran a 14.791 with stock heads, camshaft, tbi, and intake manifold
performance mods: open element, edelbrock headers, high flow cat, hooker catback, asp...
Forum: TBI
06-17-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,805
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: how get the most hp out of a lo3+stock heads?

if you want a faster car I don't think you need to look at the engine anymore, especially if you want to keep the stock heads. Some 3.73 gears and a 2400 stall TQ should be great upgrades for your...
Forum: TBI
06-01-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: TBI (i think) causing rough idle and SES light on

the cylinder heads are definitely heads from a 305 TBI motor. I believe the block casting is somewhere near the back of the block, not sure if it's something easy to see. I would assume you have a...
Forum: TBI
06-01-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: TBI (i think) causing rough idle and SES light on

If I were you I would put some regular copper AC Delco plugs in the car, those seem to work the best and are only about a dollar or two each. All those crazy spark plugs are just a waste of money in...
Forum: TBI
06-01-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: TBI (i think) causing rough idle and SES light on

There is just one thing you need to know.

EVERYTHING you will ever need to know about your car is already somewhere on this message board. IT IS GREAT!!! The "search" button can be your best...
Forum: TBI
06-01-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: TBI (i think) causing rough idle and SES light on

You definitely have a 305 TBI motor (at least assuming the heads match the motor), the motor that car is suppose to come with. I hope the guy selling it didn't tell you it has an IROC 350 motor. ...
Forum: TBI
05-26-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: edelbrock intake

If you can find a used one for a good price its definitely worth it. I got mine used a few years back from ebay and I didn't regret it. Worth it if you plan on headers, full exhaust, open element,...
Forum: TBI
05-26-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: 1.6 Roller Rockers

http://www.sdparts.com/product/RK738/16RatioSBChevroletStampedLongSlotRockerArms87UP.aspx

I bought these for my 90 RS a few years back (were alittle cheaper then) and I picked up .15s in the...
Forum: TBI
10-24-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,188
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Heater Valve Deleted...How To.

yeah, just plug it up with something and zip tie it out of the way....
I just typed all that other stuff in case you were trying to strip your car down and get rid of some hoses/wires/vacuum...
Forum: TBI
10-24-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,188
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Heater Valve Deleted...How To.

put a screw into it.
Do you have AC?
On my 90RS I did the heater valve and AC delete...
after that i replaced the HVAC controls with heater only controls from a non AC car (look on ebay)
The...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-15-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: TopDownSolutions Wonderbar

sorry, i sold this thing months ago.
Forum: TBI
06-23-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Good for high 14's

If I had that setup with a good tune I would expect to run high 13s.
I was running 14.7s with stock TBI, heads, intake, and cam. Only upgrades were 3.73s, 1.6 rockers, underdrive pulley, full...
Forum: TBI
06-23-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Leaking oil, needs an intake gasket...Edelbrock time?

I was running a non drop base 14x3" air cleaner and had no problems with clearance, stock hood.
Forum: Northern California
05-03-2007, 12:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By vjo90RS8

Looking for 30mm Front Sway Bar

I'm looking to buy a cheap 30mm front sway bar for a thirdgen.

Thanks,
David
Forum: Northern California
04-25-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Anyone need an Aluminum DS or 36/24mm Sway Bars

Yeah, I'll let you know.
Someone messaged me about the 24mm Sway Bar right before your first post.
We've emailed back and forth about meeting up but I haven't received a final response yet.
Forum: Northern California
04-25-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Anyone need an Aluminum DS or 36/24mm Sway Bars

When I sell the bar it would come with Guldstrand 36mm bushings. Right, 36/18 probably isn't the best combo.
Forum: Northern California
04-25-2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Anyone need an Aluminum DS or 36/24mm Sway Bars

I have someone that is interested in the 24mm bar.
So I might only have the 36mm front one available.

Does anyone have a 30mm front sway bar laying around?
Forum: Northern California
04-24-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: Anyone need an Aluminum DS or 36/24mm Sway Bars

You should have 34mm front and 21mm rear. Might not really be worth it to upgrade since you already have bigger bars. I seen a HUGE difference when I went from 30/18 to 36/24, but you definately...
Forum: Northern California
04-23-2007, 02:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By vjo90RS8

Anyone need an Aluminum DS or 36/24mm Sway Bars

JG1 Aluminum Drive Shaft. SOLD!!!
24mm Rear Sway Bar w/ poly bushings. SOLD!!!
36mm Front Sway Bar w/ poly bushings, need a stock 30mm bar. $30+trade
Forum: TBI
04-08-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By vjo90RS8

Re: 305 tbi buildup

As a reference:
I ran a 14.791 @ 93mph with the following mods
Edelbrock headers, hi flow cat, hooker catback, stamped 1.6 rockers, 3.73s posi rear, crank pulley, 6* timing, off-shelf tbichips.com...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-15-2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By vjo90RS8

Also, after doing some research, looks like you...

Also, after doing some research, looks like you might have a 21mm bar which would be great. If you find out that you do and can take some pictures, id be interested in a trade.

Thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-15-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By vjo90RS8

I actually sold my 1990 RS to my younger brother....

I actually sold my 1990 RS to my younger brother.
I have a 2002 Z28 now and am upgrading to a 35mm solid front bar and apparently the 4th gens dont like a too big of a bar in the rear and a 21-22mm...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-13-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By vjo90RS8

I have a rear 24mm 1LE Sway Bar but im looking to...

I have a rear 24mm 1LE Sway Bar but im looking to trade it for a 21mm rear sway bar. If you have a stock 21mm bar, id be interested in a trade.

Thanks,
David
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-13-2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By vjo90RS8

if you have a stock 21mm rear bar, i will trade...

if you have a stock 21mm rear bar, i will trade you for my 24mm bar
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-12-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By vjo90RS8

WTT: My 24mm Sway Bar for your 21-22mm Sway Bar

Have: 24mm 1LE Rear Sway Bar w/ poly bushings and non-stock brackets.
Need: 21-22mm Rear Sway Bar w/ poly or low mileage rubber bushings.

Don't Need: 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 23mm, 24mm or 25mm or any...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-12-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By vjo90RS8

WTT: My 24mm Sway Bar for your 21-22mm Sway Bar

Have: 24mm 1LE Rear Sway Bar w/ poly bushings and non-stock brackets.
Need: 21-22mm Rear Sway Bar w/ poly or low mileage rubber bushings.

Don't Need: 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 23mm, 24mm or 25mm or...
Forum: TBI
03-11-2007, 01:56 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 27,563
Posted By vjo90RS8

205K and counting! Sold my 1990 RS to my...

205K and counting!
Sold my 1990 RS to my younger brother.
Upgraded to a 2002 Z28 although I miss my old car, good times!
Forum: TBI
03-11-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By vjo90RS8

Just as a reference I ran 14.791 on stock cam,...

Just as a reference I ran 14.791 on stock cam, heads, intake, and tbi.
Mods: 3.73 posi rear, 1.6 stamped rockers, crank pulley, shorties, cat back and a whole lot of suspension mods on Goodyear...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-05-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 595
Posted By vjo90RS8

Hotchkis Bars are 1 7/16" (36.5mm) FRONT, 1"...

Hotchkis Bars are 1 7/16" (36.5mm) FRONT, 1" (25.4mm) REAR
A little bigger than the 36mm/24mm ILE setup
Forum: TBI
10-16-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,826
Posted By vjo90RS8

Use a Negative backpressure valve. With...

Use a Negative backpressure valve. With Edelbrock headers, high flow cat, and hooker cat back exhaust i was having CODE32 problems. Went from a positive valve to a negative valve from a TBI truck...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-27-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By vjo90RS8

sorry, it has been sold

sorry, it has been sold
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