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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,510
Posted By Dr. Phil

lt1 fuel pump switch?

I have a 97 camaro ss with a lt1 that has a hard start issue when cold, i found that the fuel pressure isnt holding after the initial prime. Ive been told that there is a check ball in the fuel pump...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By Dr. Phil

bad iac?

Hey guys. My idle shows about 1400RPM on the tach, but my scan tool shows it as about 1200RPM. I hooked a vacuum guage up to the manifold and got 18 inches of vacuum. Is this a normal reading for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By Dr. Phil

overheating

My lt1 camaro is overheating. The fans are coming on, its full of coolant.. How do I know if the water pump is working for sure? I let the car get to 220 degrees and pulled the cap off and it shot up...
Forum: Electronics
02-05-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: tps driving me nuts!

it turns out that i just happened to get 2 defective ones in a row.. went to autozone and got a duralast TPS and solved the problem.
Forum: Electronics
02-05-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By Dr. Phil

tps driving me nuts!

Ive done everything I can possibly think of with my TPS. The car is a 97 camaro ss with an LT1. I have a P0122 low voltage at tps code. I have a code reader and the TPS stays at 0% all the time. I...
Forum: TPI
01-31-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: how much are these injectors worth?

The numbers on the side say:

5235047


Also on the edge where the power connector goes it has 648
Forum: TPI
01-31-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Dr. Phil

how much are these injectors worth?

ive got 4 injectors off an 85 TPI setup (from what I researched anyway) suposedly 19# injectors. Are these worth anything or should i just throw them away?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By Dr. Phil

does anything like this exist?

My 383 is carburated and i would like to tune the engine a bit better using a wideband o2 setup, but i have a delima. I would not like to buy a wideband guage, nor do i have a free spot to mount one....
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-17-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 Firebird

Sale pending.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-12-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By Dr. Phil

1987 Firebird

Im thinking about selling my Firebird if anyone is interested. Here is a link the the craigslist ad:

http://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/2156268834.html

Any questions feel free to ask. Thanks.
...
Forum: Body
12-01-2010, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By Dr. Phil

Getting a camaro, advice?

Hello guys, im getting an 84 Camaro for a couple hundred bucks in a few days. The car is a roller, steel wheels w/ good tires no engine/transmission/exhaust and most of the interior is gone. I really...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-30-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,763
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 85 camaro rolling chassis

hi im really interested in the car, im only about 50 miles from pittsburgh, whats the least you could possibly take? Im in college... low income lol
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-26-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: lt1 swap

I would do more research if I were you (on the turbos)
Forum: Engine Swap
11-24-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Turbo LT1 383!

Alrighty, thanks for the info.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-24-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By Dr. Phil

Turbo LT1 383!

I have in my 87 bird a 383 w/ forged internals. Its an 87 roller block so it has the one piece rear main seal. I like the lt1's fuel system and its reverse cooling especially for running boost. Its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By Dr. Phil

air/fuel ratio guage?

My engine is carburated and I would like a wideband O2 gauge to monitor the AFR while tuning the carb so I can get everything spot on. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good one. I dont like...
Forum: Carburetors
11-12-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By Dr. Phil

whats the difference, holley 750's?

Im selling the holley 750 DP off my engine and im going to buy a cheap holley 750 vacuum secondary to rebuild. I see lots of them on craigslist from 50-80 bucks. I understand they are different...
Forum: Carburetors
11-11-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,687
Posted By Dr. Phil

carburator cold air intake?

Does anyone run a EFI style intake on a carburated setup? Ive only seen a few before, but I dont even know what this intake would be called. I understand you have to buy an elbow of some sort that...
Forum: Body
11-11-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,005
Posted By Dr. Phil

Camaro vs. Firebird?

I dont want to start a flame war, but I just want to know a few things. Mainly which weighs less generally, a firebird or camaro if similiarly equipped? Also which has the less drag coefficent?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Top Speed Estimate

150 mph going off a cliff.
65 mph going up hill.
95 mph going on a flat.

Im not really helpful lol. You dont have a high hp engine, its more tourqey than anything, its not going to "go" real...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2010, 02:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 230 WHP from a carb'd 305?

if you have that much to spend, im sure you dig up enough cash to spend $50 for a good cheap set of shorty headers off craigslist and another few bucks for gaskets and your gold.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Go with a bigger cam? (383)

PBM heads, 2.02/1.60 valves aluminum

I have 3" single exhaust, no cat, edelbrock true flow muffler w/ 3" inlet and dual 2 1/2 outlets
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Dr. Phil

Go with a bigger cam? (383)

Hi guys, i have a 383 that has been built pretty well for power. Right now its putting out 365HP and 427TQ to the wheels. At first I ran the engine on nothing less than 93 octane. Then as my wallet...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-07-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

I may just keep it. I hadnt drove it for a few days and decided to take it to walmart just now, i forgot how comfortable and smooth she is! :)
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-06-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

bump
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-06-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: What LT1 should I be looking for?

To use that engine, you'll have to get the throttle body setup off a 93 engine, they were the last ones to use a vacuum operated transmission setup. you should be able to reuse your exhaust. I...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-06-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,700
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Post your unique/unusual engine swap!

Im thinking about swapping in an ECOTECH 2.0 turbo engine into mine. After some weight reduction of course! LOL. I wonder how the car would be with that? On youtube, there is a guy with a second gen...
Forum: Body
11-06-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By Dr. Phil

Rustproofing!

If i buy the truck undercoating, how would this work? I was thinking about stipping my entire car before i paint it and use the truck undercoating for the entire car floorpan, engine bay, and for the...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-04-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

I like it so far. Do you have any pics?
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-04-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

I may be interested in trading for the vr4...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-04-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

Willing to take $5500. Or trade for mustang!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-03-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

Ill start the negotiation at a modest 6k. Im really looking for a foxbody mustang, but Im willing to trade for other things too. Its near pittsburgh, pa.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-03-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dr. Phil

1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop WS6

Hey guys, im putting my bird on the table just to see whats out there for a trade. Ill sell outright for the right price, but would prefer to trade for something with a little cash added.


As the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-03-2010, 03:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,516
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Spark Plug Wires

taylors are best bang for buck
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-02-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: COMPLETE TPI HARNESS AND COMPUTER

are you including distributor also?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-02-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: What did i do wrong?

Sounds like low line pressure. Your bands are going to slip pretty bad if they engage at all. Dont drive the car until you seat that filter.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-02-2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,661
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Snowflakes

Ive been looking for some 2nd gen wheels for a thirdgen, where did you get them? Also I have a 4th gen rear end, would i be able to get these wheels with the correct offset for the front, but a 4th...
Forum: TPI
11-02-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Cost to swap from carb to TPI?

oh and it has a 60psi fuel pump already!
Forum: Cooling
11-02-2010, 02:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: HEAT! It's FREEZING OUTSIDE!

Im pretty sure that only cars with ac came with that valve. My understanding is that it redirects coolant flow away from the heater core when ac is on to increase effectiveness.
Forum: TPI
11-02-2010, 02:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By Dr. Phil

Cost to swap from carb to TPI?

Hey guys, im looking for a rough estimate to swap to tpi. I have a 383 w/ a t56 transmission in my 87 trans am. The guy who had the car before had a holley stealth ram on the car, but he removed it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,772
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: T56 vs th400 vs 700r4

I would go no less than a t56, or a th400 if you cant drive. 700r4 SUCK. I dont care who gets mad, they are sorry transmissions for performance same as a t5.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,266
Posted By Dr. Phil

T56 vss

Ive had my t56 in my car for a few months and Im curious about the speedometer. Im aware I need a dakota digital box, but what would happen if I just hook the the speedometer straight to the t56?...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-23-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: How much slower will my car be?

i have pbm heads. i dont know much about them. 220cc runners and 58cc combustion chambers. normal valves
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-22-2010, 02:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: How much slower will my car be?

I dynoed my car today on a dynojet

365HP and 427TQ to the wheels. Do would it be good to get a lt1?
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: How much slower will my car be?

So after a cam swap w/ 1.6 rockers, the headers and 3" exhaust, cold air intake fabbed into my 4" cowl I could probably run a low to mid 12's? My car is alot lighter than a 4th gen. Most of the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: How much slower will my car be?

yep original engine for my car, 87
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Dr. Phil

How much slower will my car be?

Howdy, my gta has a 383 with a forged rotating assembly and a holley 750dp. There are many more details, but the engine makes about 435 to the wheels. Well thats a low estimate, its most likely more....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-31-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,553
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Post pics of your best front pics

:driving:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-31-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,584
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Found all of this at my door step after work today!

I just bought some of this a few weeks ago, but left it in the miata's trunk. Needless to say somehow the cap came off and now its everywhere! Just paid $13 too :(
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,467
Posted By Dr. Phil

Re: Swapping older engine, new body?

this is where i got the idea from a few months ago:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs77Udu3bns

to atilla:

trust me, my car isnt slow! lol

Also I see I didnt already meantion it, but I...
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