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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-23-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By nate perron

switching to fuel injection

hello I am looking for the wiring harness and ecm computer for an 89 5.0 tbi
email me with details and pricing at nphotrods@yahoo.com
Forum: TBI
03-16-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By nate perron

tbi swap

hi I just came into posession of a tbi system from a 4.3 v6.
how hard would it be adapt it to run a 5.0 v8 the v6 was in a 1989 s15 jimmy
and it would go in a currently carburated 83 camaro
any...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-03-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,079
Posted By nate perron

Re: driveshaft for a th350?

depends on the tail shaft length of your trans a 9inch shaft will let you keep your stock drive line but youll need a conversion u joint for the th350 yolk and a bracket kit for your torque arm...
Forum: Carburetors
04-08-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,273
Posted By nate perron

Re: Quadrajet running lean, how to tune it out?

try carbs unlimited.com they have all the parts you need small and kits check it out:burnout::burnout:
Forum: TBI
03-28-2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By nate perron

Re: HELP IDENTIFYING THIE ENGINE!!!350 RO 305?????

yes but the engine may have been swapped at some point the way I described will leave you no doubt and just my opinion any vehicle that's not running is not worth 1,000 unless it's super collectable...
Forum: TBI
03-28-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By nate perron

Re: HELP IDENTIFYING THIE ENGINE!!!350 RO 305?????

between the head and the firewall on the drivers side there is a small spot were the displacement is cast into the block newer blocks have either 5.0 or 5.7 on them older ones might say 305 or 350...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,862
Posted By nate perron

Re: 1982 Berlinetta V6 Barn Find

that car is in awesome condition. the only thing I dislike is the steering wheel and the double pointer speedo wich I changed in mine. but overall nice car though much maligned even for a third gen...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-20-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By nate perron

Re: coolant canundrum

thanx guy's I'll try the water wetter and drain it for winter anything else I should do for storage
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By nate perron

coolant canundrum

I plan on taking my car down to the local track for late night drag fun.
the track discourages using antifreeze/coolant at their facility.
what can I use in my car at the track but not have a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-29-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,427
Posted By nate perron

Re: What would it take to part with your beloved third gen and post a pic

mine was a 30th birthday present so I'm not allowed to sell it on pain of death so I guess that would be never.
Forum: Fabrication
01-11-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,429
Posted By nate perron

Re: aluminum NASCAR style spoiler on 83 Bird

I made one from an old bug deflector.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-06-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,667
Posted By nate perron

Re: How do you fund your build/mods?

My tax return money:chevy:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By nate perron

Re: Can I just jack the rear up?

you will have to put the rear of the car on stands and remove the axle assembly as a whole I tried to remove the tank to get out some old gas in there and found it just wouldn't slide out so save...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By nate perron

Re: base timing

okay I'll set it for six I just was wondering my static compression is only 8to1 and thought running it closer to (0) would help also I removed my ecm and using older vacuum advance dizzy and a carb...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By nate perron

Re: base timing

I guess distributor timing what I am asking is can I set it so it fires when the piston is at the very top of the stroke instead of before or after and as the engine speed increases is there a risk...
Forum: TBI
10-20-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,876
Posted By nate perron

Re: 305 strait six swap?

late 70's second gen camaro's had L6's in them with the same body and chasis as the v8 models the difference in length is in front of the motor mount so your clearence between the engine and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 02:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By nate perron

base timing

my repair manual says to set the base timing to 6btdc how close can you get to tdc before you cause damage to your engine I have checked the valve to piston clearence with some modeling clay and they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,124
Posted By nate perron

Re: Distributor won't fully seat??

what did you use for your intake gaskets if their too thin that will throw things off I have always used the rubber end cap gaskets on the front and back end of the block they about 1/4 inch thick...
Forum: Electronics
03-09-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By nate perron

Re: Turn Signal Problems.

also try replacing your signal flasher relays there round two pronged and plug into one of the fuse blocks if you listen when your turn signal is on they should make a click click noise that is the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By nate perron

Re: Kickdown Cable Length for 82 T/A Crossfire with TH350?

B&M makes a universal one where the length is ajustable you can find them on summit in the trans and drivetrain section.:thumbsup:
Forum: History / Originality
01-30-2011, 04:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By nate perron

Re: Is this stock or added?

I think It's a dome light for campers or pickup canopies I had something similar in the back of a pickup I used to own.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-04-2010, 01:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By nate perron

Re: TH350 Swap

or you could get a 9 inch tail shaft th350 from a half ton p/u their the same length as a 700r4 and their geared similar as a car you probably just need adapter u joints.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-16-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By nate perron

Re: restoration update

okay I got them to upload onto the photogallery their on there as summer improvements I got the motor and trans in and gave it three coats of gloss black.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-16-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By nate perron

Re: restoration update

sorry they won't up load for some reason.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-15-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By nate perron

restoration update

here some updated pics from this summer.
Forum: Carburetors
11-02-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By nate perron

Re: charcoal canister

well there is a lot of factors to consider when answering your question.
for starters does your state or area emissions test vehicles?
if so you must have your smog equipment present on the car....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By nate perron

what works best?

I am looking for a good performance spark plug.
I have the summit racing shorty headers and plug wires that go over the top of the valve covers.
I am looking for something like the E3 or similar...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,754
Posted By nate perron

Re: Lets talk stroke options, LB9/305

My answer is you don't live where I do. I have checked junk yards and ebay and all that and no one will take less than 300 dollars for a 350 ci motor running or not. I purchased my roller 305 from my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2010, 03:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,754
Posted By nate perron

Re: Lets talk stroke options, LB9/305

I don't know what the 305 haters problem is. Maybe their mothers didn't hug them enough as baby's or something but I would take a 305 over that bitch *** 4 banger they tried (in a 3,000+ lb car)any...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 67,756
Posted By nate perron

Re: why are 3rd gens the "ugliest" f-body?

I like third gens because they are just becoming classics yet are still affordable to get into as a sports car. I think fourth gens look like glorified
Geo storms! compare the two you will see what...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-24-2010, 12:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,835
Posted By nate perron

Re: Carb/TH350 guys! Which kickdown cable are you using?

I have an adjustable B&M cable that I got online at SUMMIT you can set to any length and they are not that spendy :nod:.
Forum: Interior
06-21-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By nate perron

Re: is 2-tone the best tone?

that's awesome it has that old school tuck and roll look to it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,653
Posted By nate perron

Re: Lower Driverside Control Arm

that's just bad ball joints just stop by the parts store and replace them they will also show you what tools you need.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-20-2010, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 311
Posted By nate perron

Re: 305 crank

they share the same crank and connecting rods as long as you get a one piece rms crank from an 87 to 91 motor you should be fine the only difference is in the harmonic balancer and flex plate if you...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-07-2010, 02:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,116
Posted By nate perron

Re: Junk Yards.

I asked the manager of my local U pull it and he said some states have rules about how long they can keep cars in their lots before they have to rotate their stock E.P.A regulations and all that...
Forum: Body
06-04-2010, 02:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By nate perron

Re: Pewter colored Z/28???

my 83 berlinetta was that color also the rpo code is astral silver lots of cars were painted that color.
Forum: Fabrication
06-04-2010, 02:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,429
Posted By nate perron

Re: aluminum NASCAR style spoiler on 83 Bird

I made one of those for my camaro I repurposed a front bug deflecter from a 77 suburban (nice flat shape) and designed for the wind some small 90 degree and plain flat shelf brackets for bracing and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By nate perron

Re: Can I use a oil filter as a fuel filter?

yes you can big rig diesel truck use a fuel filter that looks just like a long oil filter just make sure you regulate the pressure if your car is carbed because of the difference in line size.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,790
Posted By nate perron

Re: Bare metal/ Clear coat: Plausible?

:crazy:yeah then see if you can fit in a flux capasitor.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-05-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By nate perron

Re: WTB: crossmember for a 200c/350 turbo transmission

they aren't that expensive but if you can weld you can make one or if you know someone that can weld one up you that trans you want to use has no provision for the torque arm bushing so you have buy...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-04-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By nate perron

Re: 14x7 Will these fit?

yes a couple companies make bolt pattern adapters try summit or speedway motors just know those will make the wheels stick out further that may or may not cause a problem with the steering clearence...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-04-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By nate perron

Re: 14x7 Will these fit?

yes they should fit stock berlinetta's came with aluminum 14 inch wheels and and all third gens had the same brakes except rear disc and 1le etc etc as long as they have 4inch back space and 5x4-3/4...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,589
Posted By nate perron

Re: removing smog equip from 305, few questions!

I'm just going by my states standards here they look under the car for a cat if it's there they don't bother looking under the hood as long as you pass what they don't know won't hurt them if it was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,589
Posted By nate perron

Re: removing smog equip from 305, few questions!

It depends on wether your state smog tests if they do does that include an underhood inspection or just a sniff test if the answer is no than get rid of every thing except the cat because that's...
Forum: Carburetors
03-31-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By nate perron

Re: vacuum ports.

http://TGOcarburetors/vacuumportsIs there any body on here that can give me some advice on tuning my Qjet.
Forum: Carburetors
03-27-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By nate perron

vacuum ports.

Hi I am building 305 from a stock roller 91 camaro but it going in an 83 and I have some older style carb intake and heads with 1.94/1.50 valves the carb is a qjet I would like some recomendations on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,790
Posted By nate perron

Re: Bare metal/ Clear coat: Plausible?

yes it is plausible camaro performers magazine did an article on bare metal rally stripes in one of their issues not sure wich one but do a search on the net for their site and then look up their...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By nate perron

Re: what's up

oh sorry yes it was a complete short block just all apart wich actually was nice because it was easy to take the crank to a shop and have it inspected and it didn't need any work just new bearings...
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