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Forum: Power Adders
03-27-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 217,572
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Twin Turbo 400 Buildup- '89 Iroc-Z

Looks great! any updates?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: 91 camaro is not cranking not security issue.

ok, my fault, misunderstood, and do you have a timing tab set up near the crank? if so what you can do is get like a silver paint marker, or something bright, mark the timing mark on the balancer so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Fuel system hissing noise

not in the tank, check your fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter. make sure the fuel pump is actually pumping and try and see if your lines could be clogged. how did you realize you are losing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,059
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: New TPI/TBI distributor or rebuild used?

its gonna be more cost effective to buy a new one rather than rebuild
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: 91 camaro is not cranking not security issue.

If you are talking about the resistor in your key that can make all the difference, your ignition is designed to respond to the exact resistor in your key, if one you put in is just slightly off it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: High Idle/RPM after paint job

Idk how stealership paint job goes, but from experience just incase, look up the locations of your body mounted ground straps and see if one was taken off or cut or damaged
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: 89 Camaro running horrible...help please

check fuses and relays such as fuel pump, injectors, is it TPI or TBI? carb?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Weird idle problem 305 TPI

Well when you put it in gear you are putting more of a load on the engine so it compensates by increasing the idle. And just because you replaced the IAC doesnt necessarily fix it, make sure you are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Very confused, need help!

and to reply to the paper clip trick, all you need to do is jump the A and B pins in the ALDL and turn your ignition to run and the dummy light will flash the code in sequence.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Very confused, need help!

i was having this issue a little when i rebuilt mine, come to find out it was my injector fuse in the interior fuse box, does it sound like a V8 or does it sound like it has no power?
Forum: Exhaust
12-20-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By mechanic1992

has anyone

taken there exhaust and made the ends come out before the rear tires so it looks like they are coming out of the ground effects?
Forum: Body
06-28-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,687
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Custom Reverse Hood

I wanna see this thing finished! ha
Forum: Car Audio
09-19-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

The FI BTL 15 is cheaper than the 2 twelves thats why i chose that. I could just get one twelve but i just figured id get 1 15 instead.
Forum: Car Audio
09-09-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

So if i was to do one 15 FI BTL should i still get a second battery? or just stick with an HO alternator and a Big 3 upgrade? if i need a second battery how do i wire it in and where should i put it?
Forum: Car Audio
09-07-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

Yeah im trying to save for college during my year off but its so hard when you got a camaro! ha and wyotech is expensive
Forum: Car Audio
09-07-2010, 12:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

alright, thanks again for all the help! now all i gotta do is save up the money! :lol:
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

as and edit to my earlier post about the alternator being a vbelt i wasnt thinking either and my system is a half v half serp. its got a serp running the water pump alt. and crank( of course) then...
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

and thats just getting bigger guaged wire? and you mean angling basically as just angling them forward like what most people have? do you possibly have a pic of the box u had for ur 12 FI?
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

as for wiring whats the big 3 upgrade u were talking about?
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

and by squeeze u mean fiberglass? i dont know how to fiberglass yet sadly enough.
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

also what would be a good size fuse? 200A?
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

and 1 15 pushes 3-5 cu ft and that would be easy to do in the well right? but thanks for all the input and advice!
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

I planned on getting an H.O alternator and a better amp wiring kit, a sundown amp and then either 2 12 btls or just 1 15.... so you say its plenty loud, could u compare it to something? Cause there...
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

31? or 3.1? i meant just the well area..... and if need be cutting out the plastics covering my spare tire well and the glove box...
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Trunk size in cu. ft

so i read a post and it said the well area isnt big enough for two of those subs but would it work if i cut away at some rear plastics to make more airspace room? like where the spare tire well is...
Forum: Car Audio
09-06-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,712
Posted By mechanic1992

Trunk size in cu. ft

So im putting 2 FI BTL 12's and both will need no more than 6 cu. ft of airspace.... is the trunk big enough for that? or will i have to cut some plastics away? i dont remember how to measure cu....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: 700r4 rebuild

thanks i appreciate it but are there any free videos? ha
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By mechanic1992

700r4 rebuild

can anyone help me find a good resource for info on rebuilding a 700r4 tranny? ive searched the threads and cant find anything. i just need something with pics. any help would be much appreciated!
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-25-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Would it fit??

yeah i would try and get the LS3 only cause i want to put a manual tranny in my car. I plan on ripping out the dash and doing a completely custom dash and center console anyway plus doing an entire...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-20-2010, 03:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By mechanic1992

Would it fit??

So the idea of finding one of those wrecked 2010 camaros has been rolling around my head for a few days and swapping the engine and tranny into my 87 IROC.... would those fit with little fabing? or...
Forum: Cooling
06-01-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Overheating issue, maybe a fan issue

well it doesnt overheat anymore, i did burp the system, and also i moved the heater hose with that pressure valve or bleeder valve on it to the highest point on the engine and it runs great now, no...
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Overheating issue, maybe a fan issue

i have not yet burpedthe system, but i have figured out that my upper hose is piping hot, but my lower is only warm.... its not the water pump is it? caus it is still getting hot so i know its...
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Overheating issue, maybe a fan issue

yeah they both run. and yeah im running dual fans
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Overheating issue, maybe a fan issue

so i ran it for like five minutes and it made it up to 220 and the fans kicked on around then so i guess they do work, now i turned on my heater and it actually( according to the tach) fluctuated my...
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Overheating issue, maybe a fan issue

Average is 60mph, but thats only for 15 min tops then i shut the engine off. But its a stop and go plus highway i guess. But now that you mentioned the leaves, i think the previous owner added...
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Overheating issue, maybe a fan issue

Im having the same issue, it overheats and will die on me sometimes, but its only after driving it awhile, ive got a brnd new thermostat, water pump, radiator, and new sensors, so would it be that my...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-24-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Painting my engine

thanks travis401, but yeah it shouldnt peel right away or once you get it running, the only reason mine started peeling was cause i was towing the car in wet weather and the underside got wet. None...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-24-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Painting my engine

They taped off my freeze plugs when they painted it, same when it did, its only peeling a little around the oil pan, just cause i didnt paint the underside of the block very good, you can check the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-24-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Painting my engine

Wheres the chevy orange?? ha but i cleaned and painted mine the same way and itll prob peel in a few inconspicuous spots, but i did not prime mine though, the shop i had do the flushing, honing, etc...
Forum: TPI
05-15-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,109
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Idle adjustments

and it was.. woo!! god it sounds like a freakin V8 again, i got a small misfire but thats an easy fix prob just my valves... Thanks guys again for all the input!
Forum: TPI
05-15-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,109
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Idle adjustments

So i just quickly looked at my fuse box and it seems that Im missing a 10amp fuse that goes into the slot thats labels FP/Inj2..... thats def the problem isnt it??
Forum: TPI
05-15-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,109
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Idle adjustments

i know i know, howd i miss that, and yes i did sound like sh** but i didnt think it was for that reason cause all the parts were new, i just figured it sounded like that because of my exhaust leak. ...
Forum: Car Audio
05-14-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 762
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Cant decide...

well any H/U should be handled with care haha. But i havent had a problem with mine and its been a good 8 months.
Forum: TPI
05-14-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,109
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Idle adjustments

But yes John 89 Formula i did replace the pushrods with longer ones to account for the shortened lifters
Forum: TPI
05-14-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,109
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Idle adjustments

Ok, so despite the fact that i feel like a dumb*** i will share what happened this week. So none of the issues were the real problem, and so i decided to go back to the basics when figuring out why...
Forum: Car Audio
05-12-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 762
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Cant decide...

YEah go with Alpine. or even pioneer, i have the newer Pioneer Premier H/Us and its nice, only $220. has the ipod hook ups you want and its an easy deck to navigate.
Forum: TPI
05-12-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,109
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Idle adjustments

Ha yes i put flat tappet lifters on a flat tappet cam. And i talked to a local chevy god in town and he said it might be that my cat is clogged or collapsed or something and that might be causing it...
Forum: TPI
05-11-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Can anyone Help?

i had the same issue when i went to start my rebuilt 305 up, make sure your connections are correct on your starter, and just keep trying, my ignition rods and switch were going out in my column, so...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-11-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,324
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: custom gauge project!

looks great :thumbsup:
Forum: Body
05-11-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,985
Posted By mechanic1992

Re: Spyder 3 Duraflex Hood?! Awesome

I like the main scoop but im not a fan of the side scoops/fins( whatever they are)
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