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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-04-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By C_Sander

Re: Low oil pressure, burning oil

I have never seen any blue smoke, but I just checked and the exhast is pretty much invisible. Took a look underneath, but don't see any oil leaks. What I'm most worried about is that the oil pressure...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By C_Sander

Low oil pressure, burning oil

Oil pressure problem:
When idling, oil pressure drops to the red line. Under acceleration, it jumps up to average, but at low speeds, there is a clattering noise once I start accelerating. The...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-06-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

can someone please answer my question in post #52?
i am trying to choose a distributor.
I need to know:

1: do i need an ignition box?
2: vacuum advance or mechanical?
3: computer controlled...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-01-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Come on, i know there are tons of smart people reading this...anyone?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-30-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

bump /
Forum: Engine Swap
05-28-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Now the only thing left to decide on is distributers.
I want mechanical right? Not vaccum advance.
And I think non computer controlled correct?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-85551/...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-28-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

well if you're not the cam expert, then i think i will stick with my original cam, since that is the one that Attilla the fun suggested i use. Plus it comes with the lifters and timing chain.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-28-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

ok so ill go with the 750cfm carb
so you would reccomend something like this cam?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-08-412-8/
Forum: Engine Swap
05-28-2010, 12:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Ok, so:
-AFR 180cc heads
-CompCam 412-8 hydrallic roller 212/270
-Edelbrock 7101 Performer RPM intake manifold
-Holley spreadbore carb.
....How many cfm?

And what kind of HP/torque curve...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-27-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

thanks fiveseven,
so you think i would be better off with a manifold rated for 1500-6500 than idle-5500, and that i wont loose too much on the low end?
I was debating going for a double pumper...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-27-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Ok, sorry about that, i have updated my info now.
My 91 camaro does have a carburator and it did pass AirCare.
Our emissons testing is only sniffing, and checking for a cat. They don't do any under...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-26-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

i will find out and get back to you about the carb, but come to think of it, it does look like it was put in after.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-26-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

No hard feelings, it's all good.
Do u mean my car or my engine? My car(the carbd one) is a 1991 305 but the engine I am building and planning on dropping in is a 350tpi from an 89, which will...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-26-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Did you read the other posts? First of all, I am using a carb now, not tpi, and second, this is a street car, so i am trying to gear it to low to mid range power not high rpm power, as it will be my...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Wouldn't one get better preformance with an aftermarket carb?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

ok so a slight change of plans. I got in an accident with my TPI camaro, so i bought a new one which is carb'd. Rather than do a carb to tpi swap in the new camaro, i will build my 383 with a carb...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-17-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

sounds good, i will be using that cam then. I will post my progress on this thread.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-17-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

yes, that is correct, I am willing to do the gear change, probably down the road though, once i get the engine in. But i still need to know a suitible cam... how would something like this do? ...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-16-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

I think the build looks good, but i dont like the idea of copying someone else's work exactly...anyway, do those heads come with the valves and springs? That is one of the reasons i liked the AFR...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-16-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

I am planning on using a T56, as i have heard that is the best to use with a 350 if you want manual, which I do.
ok, so it seems i should stick with 180cc..what about cam? Atilla's build in post 6...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-16-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Like i said earlier, money isn't so much an issue here, as the upgrades will be spread out. I just want to decide now what parts i'm going to use.
If a rear gear change is in order, I can do that....
Forum: Engine Swap
05-15-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

like i said, i am a noob when it comes to putting together parts.
Building? No problem, but i have a hard time getting the number to work...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-15-2010, 12:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Ok, so i'm starting to put the pieces together. Here is what i came up with.

Cylinder Heads:
Aluminum AFR
210cc intake
75cc compression chamber
sold as a pair, and they include valves, and...
Forum: Interior
05-14-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

Like i said in post #11, you need to use 90 degrees to get a good spread, and always use 4 or more diodes. One diode is NOT enough. Especially in your case, where you only had 4 sockets.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-14-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

Thanks for the quick reply, I will be using a T56, so manual. I will not have forced induction or Nitrous, but I do have AireCare here in BC. (they have been talking about getting rid of it for a...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-14-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,892
Posted By C_Sander

383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts

So i've finally got around to tearing down my 350, and I've got it down to the bare block, and i am now ready to start choosing parts.
I know I want to stroke it to 383, but I am having troubles...
Forum: Interior
05-11-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

Wow I reay started something here... I had no idea this topic would be so popular
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,679
Posted By C_Sander

Re: Purpose of starter enable relay

@305
i know what a relay is and what it does, i was just wondering what the function of that particular relay is, also malfunctioning relay is not possible, because it is brand new, and it does...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,679
Posted By C_Sander

Purpose of starter enable relay

ok, i was having problems starting my car, and i traced the problem down to the starter enable relay. When i short it out, it starts fine, no problems. So i replaced it, but it still won't start....
Forum: Interior
03-22-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

@camaros4life
go back and read the whole thread..
all the info and part numbers are in my original post
if you have any other questions, shoot
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-19-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,943
Posted By C_Sander

Re: Tinted tail lights = awesome!

@1988GTA500HP
i will try to get a night picture tonight
@RK82
thanks, i am from langley, about 1/2h from vancouver
@Dirks92CamaroRS
yeah that is definatelly a fair price, as long as he is gonna...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-19-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,943
Posted By C_Sander

Re: Tinted tail lights = awesome!

@skyset
i think im gonna leave the third one, so i have one untinted tail light, that way if i get pulled over, i have that as an excuse.

@stephen
i painted the whole thing in one shot, i left...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-19-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 113,638
Posted By C_Sander

Re: Let's post your best pictures so we have some nice wallpapers :)

these were taken at my wedding a couple months back
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-19-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,943
Posted By C_Sander

Tinted tail lights = awesome!

Just did my tail lights...
-wetsanded w/ 400grit
-vht nightshades two coats
-wet sanding w/1000 grit
-clearcoat
-polish
-turtlewax
they look nice and black until you turn the lights on, and it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By C_Sander

Re: got problems code 54

did you check the fuel pump fuse and oil pressure sending unit?
i just replaced my pump, relay, fuse, and ospu...all died at the same time, and all were defective
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 541
Posted By C_Sander

oil gague reading zero, replaced sending unit

i just replaced my oil pressure sending unit because my fuel pump wouldnt prime without it. Now my pump primes, car starts, runs fine, but my gauge reads 0 oil pressure.
It worked fine before the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By C_Sander

Re: fuel pump internal

the purple wire goes into the car, and runs under the carpet on the inside, not the outside. From there, im not sure. I know i saw a purple wire in the fp relay, but not sure if thats the same one.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By C_Sander

Re: fuel pump internal

ahhh should have thought of that..thanks for the quick reply
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By C_Sander

Re: fuel pump internal

edited question..plz answer asap
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By C_Sander

fuel pump internal

simple question:
my fuel pump and wiring harness in my car has three wires: purple, black, and grey
my new fuel pump replacement only has two wires: grey(+) and black (gnd)
what do i do with the...
Forum: Body
02-05-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,016
Posted By C_Sander

Rear taillight tint - stripe

Anyone ever done/seen a 3rd gen with the stripe kind of tail light tinted?
I have seen plenty of the grid kind, but how would the stripes look?
My Camaro has the black stripe because it is an RS....
Forum: Interior
02-02-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

Which LEDs did you order? I ordered the ones with four diodes in them. Thats what makes them brighter. If you got LEDs with only one, they might be dim.
Forum: Interior
01-26-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By C_Sander

Re: anyone with a momo steering wheel on ther 3rd gen?

Very easy job. Should take about half an hour. You will need a steering wheel puller, and the hub. When you place the order for the hub, it will ask you for your vehicle model name, and then they...
Forum: Interior
01-24-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

ya it took me like two hours to get it off the first time, but its easier now. Just feel along the cable towards the speedometer. Then you should feel a small round peice of metal. Push it towards...
Forum: Interior
01-23-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

either will be better than the blue. I used tin foil. It worked great. Just make sure you use the shiny side
Forum: Interior
01-23-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

yes u should, i did.
Forum: Interior
01-23-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

try www.superbrightleds.com (http://www.superbrightleds.com) 194 miniwedge is what you want.
Forum: Interior
01-22-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

thanks timmie, i will def. try that. And i actually already installed 24 white LEDs in the dome light, and a couple in the map lights as well.
Forum: Interior
01-21-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

no modding required. The wedge is the exact same size as the stock ones, and the resistors are built in. Just stick the new LED in place of the old bulbs. Plug and play!
Forum: Interior
01-21-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,101
Posted By C_Sander

Re: LED Dash lights

its's how wide the light will spread. 0 degrees would be similar to a laser pointer, 30 degrees would be more like a flashlight. If your doing them in your dash, the wider the angle, the better. i...
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