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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Potential Clutch Wear Issue?

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Thanks for the reply! Replacing all of the seals in the engine after it sat in storage the past 8 years. Leaking like a siv. Honestly I always thought the car shifted completely normally but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By propaintball96

Potential Clutch Wear Issue?

Hey guys, I have a 350 SB in my 85 IROC and it's connected to a borg warner 6 speed out of a 2002 Camaro. Put a brand new flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate in it back when I rebuilt it. It...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By propaintball96

Re: PCV Valve Delete and RMS Oil Leak - Thoughts?

Yes, Yes, Yes. I'm removing the whole oil pan in a couple weeks and going to add RTV the gasket in all of the corners, front seal, and in all of the corner bolt holes to see if that does the trick....
Forum: Electronics
01-30-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By propaintball96

Re: PCV Valve Delete and RMS Oil Leak - Thoughts?

Yes There is. Why do you ask?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By propaintball96

Re: PCV Valve Delete and RMS Oil Leak - Thoughts?

I'll put it back in but I remember specially deleting for a certain reason... I'm sure it'll come right back to me once I throw it in. Black silicone between the rear cap and block especially in the...
Forum: Electronics
01-28-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Quick update, got everything wired up, temp hit 220 and the fan fired right up and is working great! Just wanted to say thanks again for all the help. Learned a lot along the way! Found the pink and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By propaintball96

PCV Valve Delete and RMS Oil Leak - Thoughts?

Hey guys I built a 350 with a aggressive cam, high flow heads etc etc and I have this rear main seal oil leak that absolutely CAN NOT get rid of. Replaced the 2 piece rear main seal with the poly top...
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Diving into this install this weekend. Grounding question for you. Currently I have the fan ground lead directly connected to the battery. Lots of extra wire and more thing on the battery which I...
Forum: Fabrication
01-16-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,701
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Home brew road racer resurrection

Stoked to see this one come back to life!! Keep it up! Been following for 10 years!
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Best Wiring Heat Protection?

This might be the most beautiful damn thing I've ever seen... Thanks guys, this all is exactly what I'm looking for!!
Forum: Electronics
01-11-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Best Wiring Heat Protection?

Actually think I found something for anyone who's interested

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hsp-282020

THANKS!
Forum: Electronics
01-11-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By propaintball96

Best Wiring Heat Protection?

Hey guys,

My passenger header keeps slowly melting my wire loom that dives down in the corner to the starter. Any one know of some good looking thermal tape, thermal looms, or something similar...
Forum: Electronics
01-10-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Gotcha, that makes sense on the alts grounding to turn on the VOLT light but that isn't shown on the diagram I sent a couple posts up but maybe it is on the gauges diagram for that year...How the...
Forum: Electronics
01-05-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Wiring Connector Assortment Kit Recommendations

Yes! This is exactly what I was looking for. Also saw another recommended item with some blades in it as well.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pco-0002-u?rrec=true
Forum: Electronics
01-04-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By propaintball96

Wiring Connector Assortment Kit Recommendations

Anyone have a good recommendation for an all around wire connector assortment kit? I'm so sick of going to Autozone and getting them 1 by 1. Something similar to this but more legit/oem looking is...
Forum: Electronics
01-04-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

WOW! That was revolutionary for me. Thank you for explaining that. I now totally understand why these relay's are very specific the way they need to be hooked up to each pole.

I still don't...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
01-03-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 246
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Stinger fiberglass front end

Stinger no longer makes them but Duraflex has a remake. Have you looked into these? I'm interested if anyone has any experience with them
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Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Alright so I checked a 1987 wiring diagram with a coolant fan so I can wire mine up in a similar manner and I now have a theoretical question you guys....

Why do you need a 4 prong relay IF you...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

I think I might know Skillet more than I'd like to admit... haha but then again...everyone probably has a little skillet in them.

The thing below the relay in the photo I sent is the C100 block to...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Any idea what that relay might be? I was trying to figure it out but nothing lined up to the wiring diagrams I found. I'd love to delete it if possible...Thats what Skillet would do, right?

By the...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

I have two relays in that corner. One is the throttle kicker I believe (5 wires - green, dark green, orange, brown, black) and the other is a 4 pin that has tan/white, orange, brown/white (which...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Bear with me here guys... I just peaked at my existing coolant temp sender (single prong). I have it hooked up in the passenger side cylinder head to green cable which gets lost in the wiring...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

I was measuring with the red lead on the brown wire that goes to the volt light and the black lead on a body ground. I didn't believe the relay was operated correctly since I put a separate 12v feed...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Is the slight change you're recommending the testing prior to using the coil ground switch? Also, great point with 220* set point. Any recommendation of a lower set point switch out there that...
Forum: Electronics
01-01-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Thank you for the reply! Your explanation along with the threads you shared were extremely informative. I definitely agree with getting this relay off of the choke heater circuit but any ideas why...
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

I added the wiring diagram with some markups showing what voltages I'm getting where. A photo of the relay I really don't think would be of any value. Let me know if you mean a photo of something...
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

UPDATE -

Just did a couple more checks and found the following...still no progress. Even more confused.

IGNITION OFF - RELAY OUT
1. Third prong female end has 0v
2. Second prong female end...
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 645
Posted By propaintball96

Very Odd Electrical Issue - Can't Find Source

Hey guys, got a very interesting electrical issue that popped up and can't figure it out after diagnosing for a few hours. Here's what I know...

1985 IROC - Carbureted
Added after market electric...
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Temperature Gauge Not Reading Correctly?

Thanks for the responses guys. This is a really good way to find out exactly how the stat is operating and compare it to the gauge readings. I'm actually not running a stat currently so I'll go ahead...
Forum: Electronics
12-29-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Thermostat Not Reading Correctly?

Ahh, I see the miscommunication. I should have said Temperature gauge, not thermostat. So that being said, is this likely just a bad gauge and a new one will fix it or are they all inaccurate due to...
Forum: Electronics
12-28-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Thermostat Not Reading Correctly?

Right on, super helpful. Always thought single wire temp sensors report resistance back to the gauge.

Anyone else have any input here?
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Forum: Electronics
12-28-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Thermostat Not Reading Correctly?

Or ohms?
Forum: Electronics
12-28-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By propaintball96

Temperature Gauge Not Reading Correctly?

Anyone know a way to confirm if my stock 1985 Temp Gauge is reading/operating accurately without hooking up a separate new aftermarket gauge to confirm? For instance running certain voltages through...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-22-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 71,517
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Project Procrastination '91Z LS1/T56/currie 9" w/PICS

Maybe a bad batch right out of the can? What if you let it bake in the sun for a day?
Forum: Fabrication
01-21-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 658
Views: 122,267
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Home brew road racer

Dave, amazing job! Congrats on finally getting it out on the road. Saw the video. Been following this awesome build for years... I remember when I first got my build back on the ground after a long...
Forum: Exhaust
06-08-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Video of exhaust I made

Its a stock sway bar from a 4th gen Camaro 10 bolt. I used Energy Suspension sway bar links. I have lots of clearance it and no issues!
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Video of exhaust I made

Thanks guys! Once I get it on a lift ill take some pics of the underside. I just restored the entire car. Bottom is very clean.
Forum: Fabrication
06-07-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 658
Views: 122,267
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Home brew road racer

Beefy!
Forum: Exhaust
05-29-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By propaintball96

Video of exhaust I made

Here's a video of the exhaust I made for my 85 IROC. First half is idling, then first four gears, then a burn out (of course)

TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdMk650C_7Q
Forum: Fabrication
05-12-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 658
Views: 122,267
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Home brew road racer

I think you should put a gusset plate between the vertical plate where the cylinder is welded to and the horizontal flat plate.


Also, it was so long ago I don't remember the exact fluid I used...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-12-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,151
Posted By propaintball96

Re: My beater camaro

Dude looks like a monster truck. SLAM IT!!
Forum: Fabrication
05-04-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 658
Views: 122,267
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Home brew road racer

I agreed too. What if you just put a small 1/4" gusset between the horizontal and vertical piece? Should make it way stronger.
Forum: Fabrication
05-02-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,294
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Billet z28 Rocker Emblems - Anyone Interested?

Still working on the price. Should have a quote from the machinist tomorrow.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-25-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 21,875
Posted By propaintball96

Re: My 1992 Trans Am

Very nice! hows she drive now? I'd really recommend cleaning up the under carriage of the car. Make all of those new parts really pop!
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-25-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 21,875
Posted By propaintball96

Re: My 1992 Trans Am

Very nice! Hows she drive now?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-25-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,642
Posted By propaintball96

Re: My 1985 Z28 Camaro Build

In the fifth picture below, why is the end of the bottom spoiler hanging off the fender?
Forum: Body
04-25-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
Posted By propaintball96

Re: Billet z28 Rocker Emblems - Anyone Interested?

Gotcha, that's what I figured you were talking about. Yeah I could change that no problem. I kinda like that look a little bit more actually. Much cleaner and would be easier to cut on the mill. Ill...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-25-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,585
Posted By propaintball96

Re: T56 speedo fix for mechanical thirdgen. Dakota digital Dak-ecd-100-2

How big is this thing? I want one but I want to hide it.


Thanks!
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