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Forum: LTX and LSX
03-16-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,722
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Already LS1 swapped Camaro now doing dash swap, LOST.

so i'm working on wiring up after market gauges for my ls1 swap. I have the 4th gen body harness, so this is the connector I will be splicing into. The back lights for the gauges are LED and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Starter issue

yes the cylinders were and intake were dry before i put everything back together, the oil is fresh and the cylinders were rust free. turning the cranshaft proved pretty easy, a little too easy for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By sum_drummer_16

well, turns out the starter is good and it does...

well, turns out the starter is good and it does turn the flywheel, but the motor doesnt turn over with the flywheel. time to tear it all apart again and see what i'm getting into. hopefully its just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Starter issue

well, i finally got the starter and battery tested. the starter works on the bench tester at advance. the battery is good, but needed charging. it wasnt extremely low, but it was down to 12.25v now i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By sum_drummer_16

are you burning any fluids? i just had a really...

are you burning any fluids? i just had a really bad head gasket leak on my car that stopped the car from moving at all, but it would idle


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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Starter issue

the flywheel and starter only have about 150 miles on them. i think i'll pull the started off and pull off the battery and have them tested again at advance auto. there was a bit of coolant that came...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Starter issue

I parked my car this winter and it ran when i parked it. when i got it out again, the first thing i did was change my head gaskets. when i turned the key, the started spun but did not turn the motor...
Forum: Body
04-09-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Spoiler Questions

Does anyone know if a convertible spoiler fits a t top car? i really like how the convertible spoiler goes up the sides of the car, but would the hatch interfere with it?
Forum: Interior
02-23-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Plastic Trim, Part 2....

this is something i really want to do. I think it was SpikeZ that started working on it, but after a few days the vinyl started to peel off the plastic. My car is currently about 600 miles away from...
Forum: Interior
11-11-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,938
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Marshall gauges installed

sounds awesome. i really want these gauges, and that was my biggest concern. but if all i need is the sender, then thats awesome. that means i am definitely getting them for christmas
Forum: Interior
11-09-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,938
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Marshall gauges installed

hey, i'm gonna be getting these gauges soon, but i'm not sure about the wiring for the speedometer. I have an 83 camaro with a 94 lt1 in it and an 84 t5 with a mechanical sending unit and speedo. I...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-28-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Perfect dash pad and tachometer for-sale

i wish i had the money this, and that it was a camaro dash pad. but 150 is a fair price considering they both sell for about 100 new. good luck with this
Forum: Fabrication
10-28-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,899
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: has anyone put neon lights engine bay?

i know its been a long time since this was posted, but i just came across it again. if you want make it pulse, tap into the tach
Forum: Body
09-22-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 940
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Should i have converted to a Carburetor?

Having a carb has its ups and downs. If you were running TPI, I would say stick with TPI over a carb because it has more power than a factory carb set up with better fuel economy. A properly tuned...
Forum: Fabrication
09-22-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,899
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: has anyone put neon lights engine bay?

the only thing i could think to do would be to tap into wiring for a fuel injector to make it pulse with the injector. but that would obviously be pulsing instead of working like you want
Forum: Fabrication
07-04-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,471
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Spy license plate

There is vacuum under WOT, vacuum just drops momentarily when the butterfly on the carb or throttle body snap open
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-27-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

Thank you everybody of the thirdgen community. My problem has been resolved. It ended up being a problem with the sending unit. My camaro has now been from burned up in a car fire to a sucessful lt1...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-25-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

Im running the stock tpi fuel pump. That should keep up with it, right? Even if its just enough to get it running. So you're saying that the rail should hold about 60 psi and should drop while...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-25-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

Thanks, i will look into the fuel problem before going further into a vats investigation. The vats really shouldnt be a problem with the bypass module wired in. I know my fuel lines are not leaking...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-25-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

My camaro is an 83 and has no vats. I have the ebay bypass module wired in as instructed. Swithed 12v to the red wire, signal wired to the fuel enable, and grounded the white wire and ground
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

I just read that vats does control the fuel injectors, does anyone know if this is true or not? and if it is, wouldnt the engine not start at all if it was a vats problem?
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

no, its just a stock motor with a stock pcm. i havent had vats programmed out because i bought the bypass module
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

Also, fuel pressure seems to drop very quick after the pump is shut off instead of keeping pressure in the rail
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,705
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Lt1 starts, but wonts stay running

after tons of research, I have finally decided to break down and just ask the question myself for my personal situation. I have an lt1 out of a 94 camaro with the wiring harness and computer out of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-20-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,522
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: More LT1 Wiring

Hey, I realize this is a pretty old post, but I'm working on an lt1 swap. There are two power distribution wires on the third generation c100. A4 I see is constant 12v. Are they both constant 12v or...
Forum: Electronics
04-08-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,378
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: help vss buffer t5 trans am 86 speedo question

so is the vss buffer box only used for an electronic speedo? i'm working on swapping to an lt1 and i read about bypassing that, but i have a manual transmission and an mechanical speedo. this may be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: another lt1 t5 thread

nevermind, got it taken care of. just needed a lot of hard work to get it there
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: another lt1 t5 thread

I'm trying to bolt on my fly wheel which is from a 90 305 t5. its a brand new flywheel, but it doesnt seem to fit over the crankshaft on my lt1. does anybody have any idea why this wouldnt fit. i've...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-05-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: New list of every 3rd gen part I have must go

and how much shipped to 48160?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-05-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: New list of every 3rd gen part I have must go

what condition is the headlight harness in?
Forum: Members Camaros
12-26-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Z28 build

wow, its been a long time since i posted anything on here. well, here's the update. i ended up changing all of my bumpers and ground effects over to the 85-90 gfxs. i also put a daytona iroc hood on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-29-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 66,507
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Nicest Car On The Board

i like Orr89rocZ, BlueZee, SpikeZ, and Iansane. those are my top cars i've seen on here. i like the over look of camaros better, but Iansane's bird is very nice
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,121
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: my 91 LB9 5speed TA got smashed by a tree, now parting out...

i would like the chipped computer for the 350 with a harness if you still have it. would you take $200 for both?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-19-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,630
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: TWIN TURBO KIT!!!

is this kit still around, or have you sold it?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-15-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,119
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: TPI Wiring Harness and Computer

do you still have these items?
Forum: Members Camaros
09-11-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 17,460
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: One Man's Story of His Refusal to Give up His Thirdgen

i definitely like where you're going with this. i bought my first third gen april of 2008 when i was 18. i did a lot of stupid things with it which cause it to sit in the driveway with no...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-07-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Z28 build

i have an question that goes out to anybody that can answer it or help me narrow down some answers. my car starts up and runs great when the engine is cool. as soon as it gets to about 100-120...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-07-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Z28 build

well, i guess its time for an update on this build. for the interior, the horrible red is almost completely gone. my red panels were hastily painted with some white krylon paint i found in our garage...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-05-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Z28 build

i have actually read a bunch of threads about doing targa tops, and I was actually already planning on doing sfc's because of the powerful drivetrain i have planned out for the car. also, i had a...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-04-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By sum_drummer_16

1983 Z28 build

I decided that since i have big plans for my car, I should start a build thread for. My adventure with this car started on April 7th, 2009. I bought my car for $500 dollars. I had been looking for a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-01-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,080
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: Borla 3" Cat-Back Exhaust System 3rd Gen F-Body

would you be willing to sell just the muffler and driver side tail pipe?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-27-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 715
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: [NH] 1988 Camaro partout

how much for the full ground effects. that is chin spoiler, rockers and door ground effects, and the quarters? maybe the bumpers also
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-14-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: borla exhaust for sale.

wow, didnt notice the date on this before. nevermind, i assume its gone by now lol
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-14-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: borla exhaust for sale.

was this system ever sold?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,745
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: camaro hood insulation

i agree that hearing a bad engine noise sooner than later is good, but i think it does look a lot neater under the hood with the insulation. try rickscamaros.com for some of the odds and ends like...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-10-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,340
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Camaro Z28 Ann Arbor Michigan

the reason i said i'd take apart the crossfire to reduce the price is because i love the crossfire injection and i know its getting to be rare. i'd like to build a crossfire motor one day. i do think...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-09-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,340
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Camaro Z28 Ann Arbor Michigan

any other pictures anyone wants?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-06-2010, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,340
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Camaro Z28 Ann Arbor Michigan

Alright, at long last I have camaro pictures. Since there are so many pictures, I'm posting a link to photobucket.

http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh125/sumdrummer16/83%20z28/

there are...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-28-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,340
Posted By sum_drummer_16

Re: 1983 Camaro Z28 Ann Arbor Michigan

sorry, its been a while since i have had access to a computer. the louvers are going to stay in the family, sorry kitt. but my family has four other thirdgens and we're all fans of the louvers. its...
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