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Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
02-12-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: Need help with a decision

I am going to buy the 4th Gen not my color of choice, but for the price I have to jump on it.
As for the T5 it will not go to waist I will end up pulling the bad 350 and putting a good 305 back...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
02-11-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Chaos2084

Need help with a decision

So (http://So) it's tax return season and I will be getting mine back pretty soon like next weekend pretty excited. I have been looking at 2 different cars both Camaro's one is a third gen 91 RS Auto...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,442
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: Bent Push rod or Bad Lifter?

And if there is metal shavings or I find that a connecting rod is bent then it would need rebuilt then most likely.

I found a SBC 400 that runs out of a 75 pickup for $150 would this be worth it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,442
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: Bent Rod = Connecting or Pushrod?

Ok I need some clarification on this. My engine was making a very loud noise coming from the driver side.
One guy that I know that is a diesel mechanic and use to rebuild engines said if it was a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: another cam shaft ?

Then it should be fine I don't plan on spinning it any faster then 5,000 anyways. Thanks for the reply's and information I don't really know anything about this stuff just learning as I go. All my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: another cam shaft ?

What do you mean by it will be all done by 5000 rpm? I ordered the kit from summit with the springs and everything for $280 then ordered Comp. Cams Chromemoly Magnum Push rods.

How much more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: another cam shaft ?

read it wrong 278 hP and 300 and something Torque. But anyways I was reading the installation notes on the Comp cams website and it said that there is machining required on heads.

What exactly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: another cam shaft ?

I downloaded the Camshaft program from Comp. Cams. After filling out the information at least what I knew it said my engine was putting out 334HP at 5,000 RPM and like 400 something torque which I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: another cam shaft ?

This is what is in the motor now unless one of the guys that had it before me changed it.
Hydraulic flat tappet cam (.383''/.401'' and 112° lobe separation

So would the one I picked out give me...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,442
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: Bent Push rod or Bad Lifter?

It is coming from the driver side I know that. I guess I will just have to take it apart and check all the rods to see if any are bent then I guess replace the cam and lifters. It has to be one of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Chaos2084

another cam shaft ?

I am thinking about going to a different cam in my 350. Goodwrench block everything stock as far as I know except for Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb, Headers with 3" exhaust from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,442
Posted By Chaos2084

Bent Push rod or Bad Lifter?

About a month ago I was driving my camaro 85 with a 350 a Goodwrench crate the one with about 260HP and 3xx Torque and a worn out t-5. And my Tranny was going out which I knew it was, but still kept...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-20-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By Chaos2084

price on t-5 rebuild

I am wanting to get a T-5 rebuilt I have the kit for it bought from Gearbox the master kit or whatever and I pulled the transmission out of my parts car 83' z28 to get it rebuilt and put in my 85'...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By Chaos2084

? about clutch operation

So I have a 85 Z28 it had a 305 with 5speed then the engine went out on me so I replaced it with a 350 GM goodwrench crate engine. Then about 6 months later the tranny went out while doing a burnout...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: manual to Auto?

Well found an 84 Z28 for $200 needs a couple new doors and a passenger fender and a paint job and a really good cleaning, but it's decent has a 5 speed and the t-tops don't leak. It will be a decent...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-02-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: manual to Auto?

Yeah I would. I honestly don't think it's that bad you can tell the bearings are bad makes this horrible sound like they are shot.
But I am waiting on a call back, might just be getting a whole new...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-02-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By Chaos2084

manual to Auto?

Since the T5 blew up on me in my Camaro I was thinking about switching to a th350 tranny and was wondering what I would need to change?
I know I would need a Flexplate and torque converter, would I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By Chaos2084

possible a wierd question

I know this is a thirdgen site, but most of the guys on here seem to be really knowledgeable with camaro stuff.
This one guy is selling a 1996 V6 Camaro with a 5 speed for $700 the only thing wrong...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,665
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: 700R4 Good or Bad?

I have the T-5 in my 85 it held up to it really well ever since I got it the tranny was going out and I was hard on it. Finally went still driveable but when I try to spin them just gets stuck no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-20-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,665
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: 700R4 Good or Bad?

Ok thank you for the quick reply.
Here is a link to the ad not a bad looking car for being 25 years old.
http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/1179555772.html
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-20-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,665
Posted By Chaos2084

700R4 Good or Bad?

I am getting a new Camaro 84 Sport Coupe with a 305 auto which has the 700R4 in it. Buying it to replace my 85 Z28 thats trashed I have a 350 in my 85 that I am going to swap into the 84. My question...
Forum: Body
05-15-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: 89' RS 5.0

That weird the posting is still there maybe the site didn't copy right or something. From the pictures there isn't any major damage looks like the passenger side front bumper has some paint missing...
Forum: Body
05-15-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Chaos2084

89' RS 5.0

So I was looking on craigslist for another Camaro to replace my 85 Z28 since it will be too much money to get looking nice. I found a yellow 89' RS with 5.0 Automatic tranny the guy said the body is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By Chaos2084

re: Rebuilding My T5

I believe that would be a WC, somebody correct me if I am wrong. The only way to identify it as a WC unit for sure is to check on the tail house there should be a ID tag. Type the number in google...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By Chaos2084

re: Rebuilding My T5

IMO I would buy a good used transmission and get a basic rebuild kit for it then go that route if it is that bad. I wouldn't even bother to rebuild it.

My transmission just went out in my 85 z28...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-27-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By Chaos2084

Price on T5 WC?

So I was calling around to wrecking yards today to so if I can get a price on a T5 WC and was wondering if $500 is a good deal for one?
They said it came out of a 88-92 305 Camaro so it's got to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 501
Posted By Chaos2084

problems with T5

Since I got my car I noticed that the fourth gear synchro was going out after driving it, it finally gave way. Everything was fine I just didn't use fourth gear anymore since all my driving was...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Chaos2084

t-5 worth rebuilding?

How much would it cost to get a t-5 rebuilt, or should I just buy another camaro 86 Z28 305 5 speed with about 160,xxx on it. Interior is really nice and exterior just got some new parts put on just...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-16-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: 350 Swap is there.

So I got to drive my Camaro for the first time ever today well from my parents house to my apartment only about 2 maybe 3 miles. All I can say is its F***ing Fast . This thing is so freaking sweet....
Forum: Engine Swap
02-16-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: 350 Swap is there.

I am not sure, mine would turn over but wouldn't fire up I found out that I got in a hurry and when I put my new double roller timing chain on I didn't line up the marks. There was no compression I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: engine won't fire

yes running like a engine should.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: engine won't fire

I figured it out. I guess this is what I get for trying to tackle something that I have no idea what I am doing. The timing marks aren't lined up on the timing gears. I'm a dumbass in the process of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: tire size?

my car ain't that pretty. front fenders are beat in front bumper pretty tore up doors have dents in them. Front GFX is broke on both corners. But I will once I get the engine problems worked out and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: tire size?

I went with a 215/65/15 up front and a 245/60/15 in the rear. Some Les Schwab Grand Prix Performance GT they should last along time.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By Chaos2084

engine won't fire

So since taking out my 305 and installing a 350. Then trying to start it the other night and nothing.
Set the timing have all the wires hooked up the plugs have spark it turns over and is getting...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: 350 Swap is there.

Its a GM Goodwrench 350 Crate used with about 52,000 miles on it. Not too sure of the specs. I will be running headers, and a edelbrock carb, with a vacuum advance disty. Because they where all ready...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By Chaos2084

350 Swap is there.

Got the engine in and bolted down last night just need to install the starter, headers, exhaust, fan, radiator all the normal stuff. Set the timming put in the fluids and go. Hopefully. Been working...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: tire size?

thanks for responding and being polite about it instead of yelling "Search". Thanks a bunch.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: tire size?

So a 215/65/15 on the front then a 255/60/15 on the rear?

What about a 225/60/15 front then a 255/60/15 on rear
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

tire size?

is it possible to run a 225/60/15 on the front of my camaro? I am trying to get new tires but having trouble finding the same size.

I have a 215/60/15 up front and 245/60/15 out back on the...
Forum: Carburetors
01-09-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: confused about carb.

weenie? I guess it is only a 350 nothing special.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: ? about coil for 85 Z28

Ok. Is there anything else that will affect the computer not being in there anymore or anything else I will have to change from changing from cc to non-cc?
Forum: Carburetors
01-03-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: confused about carb.

I am going with the Edelbrock its already setup for the engine and I got the Distributor with vacuum advance that was already on the engine. Just going to ditch the computer and go that route any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: ? about coil for 85 Z28

where is it at anyways? I had the stock disty in. I am using the old disty from the 350 and using a non-ccc and deleting the computer. Is the coil built into the Disty? Usually there is 9 wires on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Chaos2084

? about coil for 85 Z28

I am putting in a 350 in my Z28 going non ccc and was wondering what coil I should get? any part numbers? I am pulling the computer out. probably get it done this weekend.
Forum: Body
12-29-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: How much for Shell?

The body looks really good expect for the rear spoiler. I have only seen pictures because it is more then a hour drive away and the roads have been shut down off and on for the last two weeks. It has...
Forum: Body
12-27-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By Chaos2084

How much for Shell?

Not sure if this is the place to post this but, I was wondering how much would a decent Z28 85 Shell go for? Complete rolling chassis with no interior all glass is good it's lowered. Only thing wrong...
Forum: Carburetors
12-20-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 702
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: confused about carb.

How much did it cost? I would like to get my q-jet rebuilt by a professional. If it will be inexpensive then just sell the Eldelbrock to a friend thats looking for one.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: Different Fuel Pump?

Ok thats what I thought just needed to know for sure. So I will just block it off then run a tube from my fuel line to the fuel pump on the block then I already have a clear fuel filter going from...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-19-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By Chaos2084

Re: want to take ECM out and suggestions?

Any information on this removal of ECM? Downsides and all? except for probably crappy gas mileage which isn't a factor.
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