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Forum: TPI
06-09-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,115
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: tpi will not start unless press gas pedal

Hi
I agree with Kevin - please remember that you have to disconnect a wire in the harness to set the timing – it will set a Fail code, disconnect your battery after you have the timing correctly...
Forum: TPI
06-08-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,115
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: tpi will not start unless press gas pedal

Hi Hambone
The only time you need to press the gas floor during starting is when the engine is flooded. I am assuming you are talking about pulling the pedal to the floor - Right? The pinging is not...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 123,213
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: PICS OF YOUR RED OR BLACK THIRD GENS!!!

Hi Folks
a Red 92 Z-28 with black strips
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
04-15-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Car runs horrible after SLP runners installed

Hi
One word of advice - if you pull the runners again, compare them to the original runners to make sure they are identical. Go on a Kitchen counter or a very good flat surface, lay the runners on...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Car runs horrible after SLP runners installed

The runner will not make a hissing sound - if a vacuum leak yes. The fact it is idling low or normal does not make sense if you have a vacuum leak. Your statement "Also i disconnected the MAF in an...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Car runs horrible after SLP runners installed

Hi
Did not have the problem but I would check for a vacuum leak - that is what it sounds like from the hissing sound. I was told once that if you mix trans fluid and alcohol – spray onto the intake...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,246
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Replacing fuel pump how big of job?

Hi Folks
dropped my tank and replaced the pump. Had to remove items on the rear end - did not complete remove the rearend - tight but manageable. I did not want to cut a hole in the car. if you plan...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Cam choice for my TPI??

Hi
For my setup - don't know and sorry to say don't care. The car is a garage queen - total mileage is 27K but for the last 4 years maybe 600 miles max on it. so the MPG isn't important to me....
Forum: TPI
04-09-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Cam choice for my TPI??

With the chip the engine run well – you will hear the cam, it sounds cool but it idles ok and runs great. With additional tuning would it run better and faster, maybe but I am happy with it. Before I...
Forum: TPI
04-06-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Cam choice for my TPI??

Hi
The heads are ported and the intake matched to the heads.
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
04-04-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Cam choice for my TPI??

It has been a while but the are the Performer Centerbolt - No crossover
Forum: TPI
04-04-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Cam choice for my TPI??

Hi
I like LT4 Hotcam - 12.9 read my sign.
thanks
Bill

TIMESLIP #1 60' =1.80 660' =8.25 1320' = 12.93 @ 106.43 Edelbrock ported heads, LT4 HOT Cam, 1.6 RR, ported SLP runners,port matched...
Forum: TPI
03-30-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,033
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: 91 L98 wont start(dead computer?)

Hi
The fuel pump isn't to bad, just drain the tank before you try lowing it. I had to disconnect the rear end and move it forward. Once you do that, why don't you put back the stock tuning because...
Forum: TPI
03-26-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: need help with compression ratio after head swap

Hi
On my 92, Edelbrock (60CC) heads were cut .010 and runs on 93 ok, my 2002 Z-28 SS (LS1 more like an LS6++) has compression ratio of 11.2:1 and runs on 93 OK. I don't believe you will have any...
Forum: TPI
03-25-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: need help with compression ratio after head swap

Hi Folks
the stock L98 has a compression ratio of 9.5-1 with 64 cc heads - going to a 58c head would give you about 10.2-1 compression ratio.
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
03-25-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,033
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: 91 L98 wont start(dead computer?)

Hi Folks
this may sound dumb but check your battery - I have a 87 TPI that sits for a long time, when I go to start it does the same thing, dies, restart, after a couple of tries, it runs. I have...
Forum: TPI
03-23-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: TPI swap is done, but no Vroom, I think its a fuel problem HELPPPPP

Hi
I agree with the posting above - Timing maybe an issue based on your comments. You could also check it with a timing light and crank the engine. You could at least see if you are close. Starting...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: TPI swap is done, but no Vroom, I think its a fuel problem HELPPPPP

Hi
I am gathering that is does nothing but crank. Here is what I would do but do this at your own risk!!!!! I would inject some gas thru the TB and see if it even fires up. Once it fires up, you...
Forum: History / Originality
01-03-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,332
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Wow! Super rare Iroc-z!

Hi Folks
the car maybe a 350 with a 5 speed manual however the part that is a stretch is the factory install. Dealer yes but not factory.
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
11-26-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: decent heads for tpi

hi folks
I have the Edelbrock heads and like them - had them pocket ported. The appear to work well - never dyno the car but it turned 12.9 in the 1/4.
thanks
Bill
Forum: History / Originality
11-25-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 118,343
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"

Hi
Just curious – I did not think you could get a 5.7 with T-Top – is that true or false?
Thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
11-20-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Fuel Pressure??

Hi
I assume you are talking about a LT-1 (mid 90s) - I believe this is correct:You should be around 38 psi at idle, sitting in your driveway. Then disconnect the vacuum hose from the FPR. Your...
Forum: TPI
11-19-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,003
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: TPI problems

HI Maxont
Unless you are pulling our chain, no way can the engine run if you have the injectors disconnected. So we are on the same sheet of music, look at the picture - when you say the injectors...
Forum: History / Originality
11-18-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 118,343
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"

Hi John
thanks - I like your math, that is actually pretty good guess on how he came up with the number. I have owned the since it is new - I am not interested in selling it or save it because I...
Forum: History / Originality
11-17-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 118,343
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"

Hi Folks
I tried to post this but no answered - my only question who do I call, email, or write to confirm these numbers???? Maybe this is the right place to get answer


According to this guy...
Forum: TPI
11-17-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,003
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: TPI problems

Hi
I think you might be missing our point - no wire, no fuel. If it runs with all the injector wired disconnected, fuel is coming in some where else.
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
11-14-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,003
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: TPI problems

Hi folks
I think everybody is missing a basic point here -THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT RUN WITH ALL THE INJECTORS DISCONNECTED UNLESS THE INJECTORS ARE NOT CLOSED AND INJECTING FUEL OR FROM SOME OTHER...
Forum: History / Originality
11-12-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 386
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

92 Z-28 - 350 w/Heritage package????

Hi folks
I found this doing a search for "92". I wanted to see how many 92 Z-28s with 350 and heritage package there are. According to this guy only 355 cars were built like this. "On Option L98,...
Forum: TPI
11-12-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Now I am confused..

Hi I am confused..
it is a TPI that is for sure and it looks like from the factory or somebody went to a great deal of expense to make it look like the factory install. What year is the car? look at...
Forum: TPI
11-11-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,003
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: TPI problems

Hi folks
this is totally confusing - with the injectors unpluged - how can the engine run? - NO WAY unless fuel is getting in. When the injectors are unpluged, no way should fuel be getting thru...
Forum: TPI
11-08-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 36,481
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Best Cam for a 350 TPI

Hi is the info on the car
TIMESLIP #1 60' =1.80 660' =8.25 1320' = 12.93 @ 106.43
Edelbrock pocket ported heads, LT4 HOT Cam, 1.6 RR, ported SLP runners, port matched base, 24# injectors, holley...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
11-07-2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 16,378
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Maryland roll call!!

Hi Folks
Coleville here - so you don't have to look it up, North Silver Spring
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
11-05-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 36,481
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Best Cam for a 350 TPI

Hi Folks
with my mods the LT-4 Hot cam with 1.6 roller rocker works great - drivable and sounds cool.
thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
10-31-2008, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,035
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator: Purchased

Hi
I have not heard of that - I have the larger injectors with the pressure higher. I am trying to get more fuel in the engine. The injectors today atomize the fuel extremely well. If you are...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,035
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator: Purchased

Hi
I am little confused - I see 3/10 of an ohm not 3 ohms. That would not even be seen by the injector driver circuit, down in the noise.
Thanks
Bill
Forum: TPI
10-23-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,758
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: dyno results for vortec 355... suggestions on improvement?

:iagree: I totally agree with you - don't waste your time changing the MAF - the tuning will kill you and the gain is very small. Also this is a general comment - Dyno's are good for tuning but...
Forum: TPI
10-18-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,260
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Starts but won't run

Hi Folks
First my 87 has a MAF - typo - sorry. I looked at my shop manual and here are some of the areas to look at - some surprised me. EGR valve sticking open – most cases the car will not start....
Forum: TPI
10-17-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,260
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Starts but won't run

Hi
It sounds like a fuel issue because you stated that spraying it with Starter fluid it keeps it running. So it can’t be anything to do with ignition system because it would shut down quickly. Have...
Forum: TPI
10-14-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 14,610
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Post Your TPI Quarter Times! Or Eighths!

TIMESLIP #1 60' =1.80 660' =8.25 1320' = 12.93 @ 106.43
Edelbrock pocket ported heads, LT4 HOT Cam, 1.6 RR, ported SLP runners, port matched base, 24# injectors, holley fuel pump, 52mm TB, AFR...
Forum: Interior
10-13-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: OEM CARPET

Hi Folks
Thank you for the inputs and I can see that people are happy with the new carpet but are there a differences between the new and OEM carpet? If you see a difference I would rather keep the...
Forum: TPI
10-10-2008, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,134
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Going Through fuel pumps HELP!!!!!

Hi Folks
You need to get a fuel pressure gauge hook it to the fuel rail; tape it on your windshield, and do some driving around – look at the pressure and the road. I think it should be about 40lbs...
Forum: TPI
10-09-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: LT1 Cam in a L98

Ok Ok - let's just move on - did not mean to start a war.
thanks
bill
Forum: TPI
10-09-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: LT1 Cam in a L98

Hi Marcus88,
I believe what everybody is telling you is do the other things first, Headers (good bang for the buck), heads (I have ported Edelbrock heads), intake runners, etc. When I went to the...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-08-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Programming SW Tool?

Hi Folks
I hope it is OK to ask this question, if not please let me know ASAP. I have HP Tuner and EFIlive for my LS engine but may want to reprogram my 92 - originally purchased a PROM but it does...
Forum: TPI
10-06-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: LT1 Cam in a L98

I am glad to see you can read and nothing better to do - however if you read 8T9 BANDIT thread - he stated there isn't too much difference between the L98 and LT1, I was just making a suggestion for...
Forum: TPI
10-06-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: LT1 Cam in a L98

Hi Folks
I know this is an old thread but I put in the LT4 Hot Cam and it moves out. I also have SLP headers, runners, larger injectors, and a new PROM. The cam is a very good choice, sounds good...
Forum: History / Originality
10-02-2008, 09:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,262
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Really, really rare?

Ok - I agree wrong choice of word - product update and they did repainted the hood blisters for me. The sun caused the damage to the blisters, he took a piece of masking tape, attached it, and pulled...
Forum: History / Originality
10-01-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,262
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Really, really rare?

Hi Leonard
Sorry but the Hood blisters are painted - there was a recall, had to take the car to chevy to get them repainted. Also 3038 car were built with the L98 :-).
I also have 87 Z-28, 97 Z-28...
Forum: History / Originality
10-01-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,262
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

Re: Really, really rare?

Hi Folks
I think Willie summaried it totally correct about this thread. I have a Red 92 Z-28, L98, auto, with Heritage package, fully loaded - bought the car new in 92 (38 miles). It has Black...
Forum: Interior
09-30-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By 92 Z-28 Camaro

OEM CARPET

Hi Folks
I did a search but did not really see a good answer to my question.
Who makes an OEM carpet for 92 Z-28 camaro? I want a carpet that even expert could not tell it was replaced. any...
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