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loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

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Posted By travisgold

Re: New Trans Am for $600 Need advice on motor

I think I am just going to try and get the 305 running in the mean time, I can well imagine it will run like complete crap, and probably even puff blue, I am not going to spend a dime in performance...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-07-2013, 02:25 AM

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Posted By travisgold

Re: loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

Anytime man, and nope 17 not 18 till November, and yeah automotives in my passion I am pursuing a career in it hopefully I work as a automotive detailer currently for Kia. lets just say I hate Kia...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-07-2013, 02:07 AM

Replies: 23

loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

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Posted By travisgold

Re: loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

No that would be causing your leak most likely, coolant runs in a circle as its all connected, its your overflow tank and is constantly cycling throughout the motor, so that is probably your issue....

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-07-2013, 01:51 AM

Replies: 23

loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

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Posted By travisgold

Re: loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

Yeah usually when they sit they develop issues, when I bought my 84 H.O. 305 Camaro the owner claimed the motor to be rebuilt, but it was owned by a bunch of idiots, they replaced the original 700r4...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-07-2013, 01:44 AM

Replies: 23

loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

Views: 7,385

Posted By travisgold

Re: loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

Well if your puffing blue and burning oil the only fix is to rebuild the motor, some companies claim you can put stuff in your motor to fix the issue but you can't fix it, once you crack a ring then...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-07-2013, 01:41 AM

Replies: 22

1974 SBC 400 in 1989 IROC

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Posted By travisgold

Re: 1974 SBC 400 in 1989 IROC

I would run a different throttle body setup instead of that TPI system, they are the most limiting factor within our cars unfortunately

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-07-2013, 01:37 AM

Replies: 23

loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

Views: 7,385

Posted By travisgold

Re: loosing coolant along with blue smoke coming out of exhaust.

Same as my old 84 Z28 blow by on one of the cylinders, bad rings lead to blue smoke going out the exhaust on one pipe. as for loss of coolant, check heater core and all hoses.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-06-2013, 11:47 PM

Replies: 11

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Posted By travisgold

Re: New Trans Am for $600 Need advice on motor

I think its a posi rear end, he claims it to be one, and my old 86 WS6 had a stock posi.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-06-2013, 11:38 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 648

Posted By travisgold

Re: New Trans Am for $600 Need advice on motor

The transmission currently is a manual Borg Warner T - 5, 5 Speed Trans.

All new front brakes + rear axle redone ,new lifetime radiator ,headers,center-force dual friction clutch and pressure...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

09-06-2013, 09:47 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 648

Posted By travisgold

New Trans Am for $600 Need advice on motor

I am picking up a mint 1986 WS6 Trans Am in a month in a half. The guys wife passed on 11 years ago and it has sat and never ran for all these years. I would like to know what I can do to spruce up...

Forum: Body

07-25-2013, 04:51 AM

Replies: 1,192

Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

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Posted By travisgold

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Hahaha the suspension must of killed your back!

Also I owned a few f bodies during high school, Grade 9 I found a 1988 Firebird Formula which I really wanted, had flames on the hood, t tops, 5.0l...

07-21-2013, 05:34 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

I think I will just go with the traditional carburetor setup... Best setup for fuel economy/power? This car will be a daily driver for the late spring/summer.

07-21-2013, 05:28 PM

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Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

Where would you say the best place to get the Stealth Ram is?

07-21-2013, 05:07 AM

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Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

Would this be a good TPI setup?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12498032/overview/make/chevrolet

07-20-2013, 06:05 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

Just curious, What would you think would be simpler, or easier. I am wanting to make this car Fuel Injected with a TPI setup, I have a friend who wrecks cars for a living and he has a rear ended 305...

07-19-2013, 07:46 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

Excellent and sounds good, honestly I had a 1984 Z28 with a 305 h.o. it was fun but defs lacked the power my original 86 Trans Am had, that van motor was a lot of fun, and the a**hat that I traded...

Forum: Interior

07-19-2013, 07:16 PM

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Grand Prix Seats

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Posted By travisgold

Grand Prix Seats

Has anyone retrofitted a pair of 97 - 02 grand prix gtp seats in their cars? I would love to have the leather heated seats and electronic seats.

Forum: Interior

07-19-2013, 07:08 PM

Replies: 23

Squeaks and Rattles

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Posted By travisgold

Re: Squeaks and Rattles

explain what SFCs mean exactly? I am annoyed with my rattles aswell.

07-19-2013, 06:52 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

That sounds like a good plan! The car currently has a 305 in it right now, but I don't know the condition of the motor, I have to wait a month or two before I can haul the car home... The car has...

07-19-2013, 04:49 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

Re: 350 t5 options?

Awesome, I was even considering finding a wrecked 97 Silverado and pulling the 350 and t5 out since those trans are able to run the stock 350 non problem at all, I'm just wondering what would be...

07-19-2013, 01:58 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,441

Posted By travisgold

350 t5 options?

Wanting to buy a 350 for my t5 trans am. Will a t5 be able to handle a stock 97 vortec trick motor converted to carb? And if not anyway I can build my trans so it can? And if not lol, what trans...

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

04-12-2013, 11:28 AM

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[BC] Deluxe 84 Z28 grey/black stripped passenger seat mint

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Posted By travisgold

Deluxe 84 Z28 grey/black stripped passenger seat mint

Near mint, (No tears) Deluxe Camaro Z28 Passenger seat complete with rails, and shampooed. $50 + shipping
350856 (http://s277.photobucket.com/user/travisgold/media/IMAG0459_zpsba65f856.jpg.html)

04-11-2013, 08:30 PM

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Posted By travisgold

Re: Painted headlight pockets

Looks great! and it wasn't hard to do at all, just takes patience, I am even happier I went to u pull a part today, and they had a smashed up grey 84' Z28 and it had the exact same interior as mine,...

04-10-2013, 10:04 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,078

Posted By travisgold

Re: Painted headlight pockets

Thank you! That is my best friend vince's car, its so unoriginal though haha it had tons of different trans, engines, and rears over the years. its a cool car, my 305 HO beat it in a race easily...

04-10-2013, 08:17 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,078

Posted By travisgold

Re: Painted headlight pockets

Just some tremclad, semi - gloss black paint. It has some runs on the walls of the pocket but looks really nice.

04-10-2013, 07:27 PM

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Posted By travisgold

Re: Painted headlight pockets

Before 350931

04-10-2013, 07:25 PM

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Views: 2,078

Posted By travisgold

Painted headlight pockets

Tell me what you fellas think! http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/travisgold/13520_10151539771557902_2105472357_n_zps0999428c.jpg

Forum: Engine Swap

04-09-2013, 01:50 AM

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305 to 350 :)

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Posted By travisgold

Re: 305 to 350 :)

For sure! I thought it would be time to do a swap to a Vortec. Current motor has lots of blow by and I don't want to spend the money rebuilding it when I can get a Vortec 350 for cheap.

Forum: Engine Swap

04-09-2013, 01:26 AM

Replies: 2

305 to 350 :)

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Posted By travisgold

305 to 350 :)

Thinking about swapping my 305 H.O. to a 350 out of a 89 + silverado from pick n pull I have my eyes on a 1996 Silverado with a classic 350 in there. I'd like to buy the motor this weekend and...

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

04-05-2013, 09:20 PM

Replies: 14

[BC] WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

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Posted By travisgold

Re: WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

Well I'll see what happens.I might be able to purchase my seats and center console from my old wrecked 1997 Firebird for $125

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

04-05-2013, 01:16 PM

Replies: 14

[BC] WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

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Posted By travisgold

Re: WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

I'd most likely go with your offer, as I am on a tight budget.

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

04-05-2013, 01:50 AM

Replies: 14

[BC] WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

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Posted By travisgold

Re: WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

That would be awesome. I'd be interested in a back seat aswell. My seat back is destroyed..

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

04-05-2013, 01:40 AM

Replies: 14

[BC] WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

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Posted By travisgold

Re: WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

Would much and what colour, do you have the rear also?

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

04-04-2013, 10:15 PM

Replies: 14

[BC] WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

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Posted By travisgold

Re: WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

Would you be able to send a pic?

04-04-2013, 09:50 PM

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460LE Swap

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Posted By travisgold

460LE Swap

To start off this forum before I get chewed out.. I used search lol

I'd like to swap a 460LE Trans I got given to me for doing some yard work, into my 1984 Camaro Z28. It's carbed, current Trans...

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

04-04-2013, 05:33 PM

Replies: 14

[BC] WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

Views: 440

Posted By travisgold

WTB Seats 3rd or 4th Gen

Wanted to buy a pair of front seats, also needing the rear seat. My seats have rips and tears, looking for either, charcoal, grey, or black seats, fourth gen seats preferred. But will make do with...

Forum: Body

04-01-2013, 10:49 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,193

Posted By travisgold

Re: A lemon of an 84 z28

Pisses me off since I really liked that car. It was allot faster then anything i've owned.

Forum: Body

04-01-2013, 09:50 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,193

Posted By travisgold

Re: A lemon of an 84 z28

I think I must say though I do miss my 1986 Trans Am allot and I discovered today it was stripped and crushed. That car had tons of potential. No rust anywhere and a great engine and trans combo. I...

Forum: Body

04-01-2013, 09:42 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,193

Posted By travisgold

Re: A lemon of an 84 z28

I am driving it as a daily driver currently. She just needs some attention, a carb, ball joints, paint and some beautification work.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-09-2013, 10:57 AM

Replies: 3

Fuel Eco?

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Posted By travisgold

Re: Fuel Eco?

It runs a bit rich but I don't know how to tune a cc Quadra. Or is it even possible. The computer is obviously not doing what its suppose to.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-08-2013, 11:11 PM

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Fuel Eco?

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Posted By travisgold

Fuel Eco?

I own a 1984 Z28 with the 5.0l H.O. and its worse on gas the my 02 Silverado..

It burns $45 in a 45min time period, all highway, and kept in overdrive at low idles. I replaced the air filter, and...

Forum: Body

02-26-2013, 03:35 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,193

Posted By travisgold

Re: A lemon of an 84 z28

I am trying to sell it or trade it off for a newer style Grand Prix. I've had enough firebirds and camaros right now and every one of them had issues.. I might get one in the future when I have my...

Forum: Body

02-24-2013, 04:24 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,193

Posted By travisgold

Re: A lemon of an 84 z28

I think i'll keep it and maybe change the motor, or find a 82 - 02 firebird or t/a shell in good condition with good reg and swap all the parts over.

Forum: Body

02-22-2013, 09:43 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,193

Posted By travisgold

A lemon of an 84 z28

Bought a 84 z28 and all I can say is that its a lemon, the body is mostly rust and bondo with a nice teal pain job, some clean coat is peeling and stuff, t tops don't leak though, engine likes to...

02-22-2013, 05:46 PM

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Is this possible?

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Posted By travisgold

Is this possible?

Want to eventually swap a T5 into my 700r4 equipped Z28, I had a 97 Firebird with a T5 and a 3.8l V6 I am wondering if the T5 V6 Equipped tranny will work in my car, I can get all the parts off of it...

02-22-2013, 05:40 PM

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1984 Camaro holding gears

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Posted By travisgold

Re: 1984 Camaro holding gears

Foundout the issue, the owners of the car failed to put any Tranny fluid in the Tranny when they replaced it. I just put a litres worth in but that didn't even register on the dipstick, I am going to...