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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By Mrgref92

My car won't even crank

So this isn't for a camaro, It's for my 1987 Buick Regal T Type, I just got everything rebuilt and It ran great, I was working on some elecrtical and now the car won't do anything when I turn the key...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-24-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,579
Posted By Mrgref92

1986 camaro no engine/transmission

I'm parting out a 1986 camaro or selling it as a whole, if anyone is interested let me know, thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-01-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Rear Hatch Louvers(With Third Brake Light)

Yeah I still have them, I'm an hour away from them so I can't take a picture, I'm actually wanting to part the car or as a whole if your interested
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-09-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Rear Hatch Louvers(With Third Brake Light)

Yeah I still have them
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-22-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 566
Posted By Mrgref92

1986 camaro for sale motor siezed

I'm selling my camaro, engine is siezed, auto transmission works its a 700r4, motor has an edelbrock 600 cfm carb, edelbrock intake, shorty headers with pipes and mufflers, engine block number is...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-24-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 1986 Camaro no engine no trans, 400$

sent another
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-24-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 1986 Camaro no engine no trans, 400$

I sent an email
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-24-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Mrgref92

1986 Camaro no engine no trans, 400$

I need to sell this quickly, I live in Lake Katrine NY
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

Alright cool, I'll do that later that week and get back here to say what my gas mileage is.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

It's at about 12 Mpg now.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

Just drove it today, It's shifting perfectly, thanks again, when I fill it up i'll get back if the gas mileage has gone up at all.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

I'm not sure what you mean by roll pin lightly tapped, but thanks a lot for that website on how to adjust the tv cable, I didn't get to drive it much tonight but it looks as it is fixed. thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

Thanks everyone, I ended up replacing it myself, the car definitely runs better somewhat, but the gas mileage only went up a gallon and a half, It , when the car warms up to operating temperature it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

Ok so I replaced the coolant temperature sensor and the code went away and its running a bit better. I bought the Throttle position sensor and I have no clue how to replace it, I don't want to ruin...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

What do you mean closed loop?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

Thanks for everyones input, I didn't realize those sensors did so much, I don't have much money at the moment but when I get some I'll replace those sensors and get back to tell you if the problem is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

I don't know what operation mode is, and yes the plugs seem to always be fouled, but I have a coolant temp gauge I put in thats reading a good 160 degrees
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

alright thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

sorry I meant 15*, its the coolant temperature sensor and 21 is the throttle position sensor.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

It has been flooded before but not recently
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

No there is no gas leak anywhere that I can see, it's carbureted, and there are no transmission problems as far as I know, it does shift really late though untill it warms up, shifts around 2700,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mrgref92

Why is my 5.0L getting 6-8 miles a gallon?

I have no clue why my 305 is getting this kind of gas mileage. the engine light codes that it has are 15 and 21, which I don't think have to do with the gas mileage. any help?
Forum: Carburetors
12-12-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Also would this code have to do with the coil built in the distributor?
Forum: Carburetors
12-12-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Now i'm getting a code 41 with it, I replaced the distributor and it runs better than it did, but it's still reading the code, should I check anything else?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 366
Posted By Mrgref92

6 miles a gallon, bogging down, ect..

I have a 1986 camaro and I get horrible gas mileage and the engine boggs down has carbon build up, and has a hard start. I ran the engine codes and I got 21,22,41,42. I also took all the pollution...
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Ok well I looked for that flat 4 prong sensor and it was hooked up, I also looked at the wire, it's just spliced. when I found the 4 prong sensor I unplugged it to see if the car would run...
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Yes, when I bought the manifold I had to return it 3-4 times because they kept giving me the wrong one. I told the guy that sold me the engine(he also talks a lot of bs), and he was so 100% positive...
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

I can't tell in the picture but I believe I cut it once accidentally and rejoined it, I just did a bad job taping, I'll check that also to make sure it's getting a connection.
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Ok well I'll check that in a minute and get back to you.
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

I was told it is a 305 H.O. that came out of a 1985 monte carlo ss, ok so I did the diagnosis thing with a paper clip, and If I did it right I got the codes 21, 23, and 42. Would any of these have...
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Yes the SES light is working and is on, would the O2 sensor make the engine run badly?, and do you think I need a new carburetor or get something from a junkyard or something else?
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

oh it's a daily car, every once in a while I'll give it some gas on the road but nothing to terrible
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

last 3
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

some more
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

I didn't disconnect all the wires, I just got rid of the pollution, well here are some pictures I just took, if you could tell me if those things are hooked up that would be great
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

Thanks for the input, the L69 is right, it's not the original engine though. I should have said when the Engine was replaced all the pollution stuff was taken out. I'm not positive on some of those...
Forum: Carburetors
12-06-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: Carb switch question

There are a few reasons I want to do this, first is because the quadrajet I have is 24 years old and hasn't been touched and it performs very badly, bogs down, never wants to start (hot or cold),...
Forum: Carburetors
12-06-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mrgref92

Carb switch question

I'm replacing the quadrajet carb with a 1406 edelbrock carb, can someone please tell me what exactly I need to make the switch, I don't have a vacuum advance on the distributor, I have an electric...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Damn that sounds like one badass nova, what's the fastest time you've gotten it?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Damn that sounds like one badass nova, what's the fastest time you've gotten it?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Would I be able to run pump gas on this motor?, only reason I ask is because you said race fuel
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Thanks a lot, and thanks for all the info
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Thanks again, I know someone who can rebuild transmissions, so I can just buy a kit or something?, so say if my transmission had a shift kit, I had 3.55 axle/gears, and 400 horse what do you think I...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Yeah I want to do all those upgrades, But I don't have money at the moment, I just want to get an idea of what I can do with 400 horse, I want to rebuild the whole car sometime in the near future,...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

wow, thanks a lot, thats explains a lot
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Ok, well I don't really know anything about the internal engine parts, and buying them to make them work well with eachother, if anyone could explain a little on like, lift and duration because I...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

yeah I was thinking the same thing, well, then is it hard to make 400 horse out of a 350?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

So should I even buy the engine?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-17-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Thanks for the responce, it really helped
Forum: Engine Swap
09-06-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mrgref92

Re: 305 to 400?

Alright thanks, that would be a lot of help, now what about my 400 hp goal, what's the easiest way to make it have that much horse?
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