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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-18-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

I think when I pryed on the bottom of the spring it moved it a little. Before it was right in line it just needed to be moved back and after I pryed it back it was 1/2" off. I guess after I can get...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-18-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

Ok my face is still intact haha. I did not use the spring compressor. every time I compressed the spring the tool would shift and bow the spring. So I wraped rope around the spring in the a arm seat...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-17-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

haha well I'll let you know if it's easier or not tomorrow. I'll either have springs installed or a broken face :lol:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-17-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

I don't know, maybe I was doing it wrong. I guess this is how you learn.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-17-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

thats what I did. I rented one from Advance Auto. The one for coil springs only. It seems to be good quality so hopefully it will do the job. I'll give it a go tomorrow and post what happens.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-17-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

Thanks for the info. That eases my mind a little about the spring compressors. And I'll be sure to check both top and bottom. And glad you found the problem on your car.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-17-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By lunaticinaZ

don't need a compressor with lowering springs they said

Is it just me??? Or did anyone else have all kids of hell getting sportline lowering springs in with new umi a arms? I have tryed everything except a spring compressor for 2 days now and I can't get...
Forum: Body
09-16-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Body prep advice

It's ok I didn't take it as sarcasm.
And your car looks awesome man. I'm going to be painting my all black like it came from the factory but I hope it turns out as good as yours.
Forum: Body
09-15-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Body prep advice

HA HA yeah I know how they end up. But I asked about the primer because Someone bought it for me as a present (their way of helping me) But I do have a air tank and a spray gun. I just wanted some...
Forum: Body
09-15-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Body prep advice

yeah its a rattle can. I havent sprayed any on the car I just thought it was weird. Should I buy something different to use?
Forum: Body
09-15-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Body prep advice

First thank you for taking your time to help. Also your paint looks very nice, you can show it off anytime.
I just have a few more questions. Are there different color primers? I had some bought...
Forum: Body
07-26-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Body prep advice

Thanks for your replies guys. like I said, I'm new to body work but this is something I want to learn to do. I just have a few more questions. 1. what is "guide coat"? I'm pretty sure I'm going to...
Forum: Body
07-21-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Body prep advice

My car has a very solid body. The only dent is quarter sized in the pass. Side door. My questions are: I can look down the side of the car and it looks straight but there are a few spots in the metal...
Forum: History / Originality
06-29-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,311
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: IROCs or 91-92 Z28s

I prefer the 91-92 Z28. I have a black 91 Z28 G92. (was) 305 M5 3:42 gears. I have since put a stock 350 in it (305 had a cracked block) And I swear the car feels no faster at all. But it will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Short block comarison

Now thats what I was wondering. Thanks for that. I figured there had to be some difference between the 2 internaly. But it sounds like the vortec is better so I'll take your advice and go for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Short block comarison

Ok, Thanks for the info. I'm not going to be using a mech. fuel pump. I'm just looking to buy a short block because I want to build a new engine for my 91 Z but I dont have time or room to completly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Short block comarison

What if any are the internal differences between a "vortec" L31 short block and a L98 short block? I have found both for the same price and was just wondering if there is any advantage of one over...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Need help asap. New fuel pump not working after 1 week of driving

Nevermind guys. I cleaned the connector with electrical connector cleaner and it works now. Must have gotten something in it when I was foolin with the rubber oring.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Need help asap. New fuel pump not working after 1 week of driving

I installed a new fuel pump about 2 weeks ago. Well I kept smelling gas so yesterday I knocked the ring that holds it down lose and found the rubber oring was not in the correct place. Put it in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

OK, I drove to the gas station. There was still hesitation on hard acceleration. Put gas in and started the car. Car died and wouldn't start back. I hooked up the fuel pressure gage and all I was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

In the pic, where the red line is that's above +12. Thats about where the timing mark was. And yea the EST. I couldn't remember what it was called. I haven't disconnected the batt. yet But I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

Ok, I found my timing light. I disconnected the one wire connector and checked the timing. The scale on the block goes to 12* And the timing mark was probably 2-3 degrees above that. So it was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

Ok, 7 of them was 16.3 and the last one was 16.2. And I thought about checking the timing and never could find my timing light. But I'll look again for it. I just moved and crammed all my tools from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

ok I'll do that now. And yes I know how to check for codes. I keep a paper clip in my car at all times:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

Ok, I went outside. And with the help of my lovely assistant lol my wife. I took the vac line lose and plugged it. My wife started my car and it idled while showing right around 43-45 psi. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

the fuel filter is brand new, that was the first thing i replaced. i ohmed the injectors a while back before this problem started. I'll check them again. No codes. And there is a short section of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: fuel pump? or regulator?

Well I started the car at work one day. It would idle but when I would try to take off it would jerk and the engine would act like it was being choked, I could rev it up but couldn't drive.. I limped...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By lunaticinaZ

fuel pump? or regulator?

When I turn the key on engine off with a fuel pressure gage hooked up. At first all I got was about 28psi. I started the car and at idle was only getting about 38psi. I pinched off the return line...
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,765
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Thirdgens at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

85IROCzzz I like your car better than the other ones lol. sweet ride man
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,486
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: What did your Third Gen get for Christmas?

Wife got my Z a new headliner, new sun visors, and rear speaker covers. And had a Tshirt made for me with a pic of my actual car in it with red letters saying Micky's Z-28. Santa bought a new fuel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

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In the end up to you, if you have a 350 I would probably just pull it and do a rebuild for less but that is just me.

Or have them send you a roller and sell your 350 for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

I got a return email. They said if I chose the roller upgrade, it includes lifters, cam and stiffer springs. They said also that they would be using a 1996 or newer block. And yes STEVEN6282 it is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

I just sent them a email asking what year the block is and with the roller cam upgrade if stiffer springs are included. I also asked if the do the break in process on their long blocks of if I have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

[quote=Orr89RocZ;5139911]Also keep in mind a roller cam typically requires different valve springs than flat tappets.

The cam is .440 lift

Just another upgrade you MAY need to look at. What...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

That's also what I am worried about. the breakin process on flat tappet. I have heard horror stories about what happens when you don't do it right.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

the car will be a street car only. But thats a good point about the retrofit. I'll ask the shop about the year of the block. and I didn't think about the oil either. The engine is reman 350 with 350...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Posted By lunaticinaZ

NEW 350 WITH FLAT TAPPIT OR ROLLER CAM?

I'm looking at an engine. 350 puts out 350 hp. But the cam is flat tappit. What your guys opinions on this? The shop said they could do a roller cam and lifters for about $400 more. Should I go with...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-18-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 91,853
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: 90 RS 305 TBI to Vortec 350 Swap

year of the car it's going in to, but also engine size. ex. you would get a knock sensor for a 91 rs camaro with a 350(if thats the engine your going with)
Forum: Engine Swap
11-18-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 91,853
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: 90 RS 305 TBI to Vortec 350 Swap

A 91 don't have a ESC module. the 91-92 are speed density cars, the Spark control is not run off a esc module. the spark contorl is run my the ecm and dizzy. If you keep your original ecm then you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: 12-22 PSI FUEL

No I don't have a afp. With the pressure gage hooked up, I would only get 12-22 psi of pressure but it would hold what it had. the pressure wouldn"t bleed off to fast. Also is the Bosch fuel pump kit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By lunaticinaZ

12-22 PSI FUEL

I have a fuel pressure gage on it right now. and the most fp I get is about 22 psi. the car will idle but will buck when I try to give it gas in gear or out. Does this mean my fuel pump is going bad?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 122,052
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: white smoke from exhaust smells like fuel

I had the same problems. Turned out my coolant was leaking into the combustion chambers and on top of that. I had a leaking injector. thus causing the white smoke that smells like gas.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-04-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,282
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: 1992 "Dark Red" Camaro RS: rare color?

I had a 89 rs that was close to that color. It was Champagne Burgundy. It has silver and gold metal flakes in the paint. I'll post pic if I can find them (RIP old lady t boned her)
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-04-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,035
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: L31 long block with vortec hsr setup

Thats not to bad. How is the power? Is it a noticable gain? I'm trying to decide on either more or less the engine you bought, or buying the L98 short block and getting a lt4 hotcam and patriot...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-03-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,035
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: L31 long block with vortec hsr setup

Cool. I looked at some of their engine combos. If you don"t mind my asking what did you pay for the L31 long block?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,200
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: I'm not so certain of a set of vortec heads that came with a motor??

yes. Those are the last 3 of the casting numbers. As far as the heads you have. they are not vortec"s I have the same set of heads and they came off a late 80's suburban. Some people say you can port...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Will this be ok for a daily driver?

Awesome, I plan on using a HSR and patriot performance vortec style heads. So I should be in the 320 range
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By lunaticinaZ

Re: Will this be ok for a daily driver?

wheel hp? wow that will be plenty. I'ed be more than happy with that.
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