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Forum: Interior
09-29-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By Austin19

Cruise wires stuck in steering column?

Okay so I pulled 3 turn signal/wiper arm/cruise switches from pick n pull in about 5 minutes. One was from a fourth gen and the other two were other GM cars. I pulled it out based on info from a post...
Forum: Cooling
07-14-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By Austin19

Size of sensor bungs in water neck

Tried a search, no luck.

I removed the EFE from my non-cc LG4, so I have a sensor that is not being used in the water neck. I would like to replace it with an electronic coolant temp sensor for my...
Forum: Carburetors
07-08-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Austin19

Re: Stalling when idle set correctly

Hmm, that sounds about right to me. When mine is around 650 in drive it is nearly 1000 in park! Any idea why mine revs so much higher than yours in park? Doesn't really make sense to me
Forum: Carburetors
07-08-2014, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Austin19

Re: Stalling when idle set correctly

Where does it idle in neutral? Mine seems to rev up too high when I take it out of drive
Forum: Carburetors
07-07-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Austin19

Stalling when idle set correctly

First off, my car is a Canadian 85 LG4 (so there's no computer)

My warm idle is around 1000 in park and 750 in drive. This causes a clunk from park to drive and too fast of a rolling speed for...
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,712
Posted By Austin19

Re: Too cold in cold weather, too hot in hot weather

Thanks, Oz. Yeah I have an infrared thermostat, just used it last month to make sure all my cylinders were firing after installing headers! Thanks for your info, I will definitely check to see if...
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,712
Posted By Austin19

Re: Too cold in cold weather, too hot in hot weather

My car has never boiled over but when it gets above 200F it smells like something is burning, so it scares me and I usually let it cool off, but next time I will let it go and see what it does.

I...
Forum: Cooling
04-13-2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,712
Posted By Austin19

Too cold in cold weather, too hot in hot weather

First of all, the car is a 1985 Camaro LG4 with full exhaust and all other stock, apart from a 7* BTC timing

I have a 160F thermostat in my car (due to it overheating last summer), but I have now...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-16-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 54,085
Posted By Austin19

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

Anyone from Calgary area happen to have a Hooker 16767 y-pipe laying around or know where I can get a good deal on one? I know its a long shot but I figured I'd try...

Austin
Forum: Carburetors
01-23-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,764
Posted By Austin19

Re: Quadrajet High RPM Issues

five7kid, my hanger and rods come up properly, but that seems along the line of the problems I have - when I step on it, it feels like I have no power from the secondaries and the primaries are just...
Forum: Carburetors
01-22-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,764
Posted By Austin19

Re: Quadrajet High RPM Issues

The reason I was hesitant to blame the fuel system is high-rpm performance was fine with my old carb on the car. Replaced it with this one mainly to fix the choke and a funky idle. Even has the old...
Forum: Cooling
01-21-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,343
Posted By Austin19

Thermostat housing sensors

I searched around and found a ton of threads on this but none match what I'm looking for. I have a non-CC LG4, no smog equipment, with the stock air cleaner removed, so no need for EFE (IIRC thats...
Forum: Carburetors
01-21-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,764
Posted By Austin19

Re: Quadrajet High RPM Issues

I tried to adjust the AV tension, and it helped a bit but the problem is still quite bad. Now that its a little better its more clear to diagnose. Starting at around 2500 rpm I start to SLOWLY lose...
Forum: Carburetors
01-21-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,764
Posted By Austin19

Re: Quadrajet High RPM Issues

Wow you guys are so helpful. From what I can tell its not fuel or spark issues. At high RPMs it just loses power. No stuttering, and it doesn't "run great and then fall flat on its face" or...
Forum: Carburetors
01-21-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,764
Posted By Austin19

Quadrajet High RPM Issues

Replaced the carb on my LG4 today with a rebuilt quadrajet, tuned it, put on a new open element cleaner, and it runs much better than before. I also put in DR secondary metering rods as per...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-12-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 941
Posted By Austin19

10 bolt to BW 9 bolt swap?

I think I can get a good deal on a 9 bolt Borg Warner posi rear end from a 1987 Trans am with a 350. Tech boards say this is a 3.27 gear ration and I currently have a 3.08. I read this...
Forum: Exhaust
10-03-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Austin19

Re: 2 possible exhaust systems?

Okay, thanks. One day I'll be looking into heads and a cam. Would I notice a 3" y-pipe then?
Forum: Exhaust
10-03-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Austin19

Re: 2 possible exhaust systems?

:lmao: :doh: Thanks for pointing that out.. they are definitely Flowtech headers. I will edit the other posts.
Forum: Exhaust
10-02-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Austin19

Re: 2 possible exhaust systems?

Bump. I need to know if it is worth it to upgrade between these two options on an LG4.

1) Flowtech headers w/ 2.5" collectors, 2.5" non-upgradeable y-pipe
2) Hooker headers w/ 3" collectors,...
Forum: Exhaust
09-28-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Austin19

2 possible exhaust systems?

I need a new exhaust system for my LG4. I have a set of Hooker 2460 headers (no y-pipe) and a set of Flowtech 11102 headers with 2.5 inch y-pipe. Is it worth it to order in the Hooker 16767 y-pipe...
Forum: Exhaust
09-26-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,041
Posted By Austin19

Y-pipe question

I finally got around to buying a y-pipe. Ill put the picture down here, but I have a few questions about it. Does it hook to the cat or is it off-road? I have no requirements for a cat in AB where...
Forum: Carburetors
09-10-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,059
Posted By Austin19

AH metering rods and G hangers?

I just got a "Camaro Performance Handbook" by David Shelby and it tells me that to increase the stock quadrajet's performance, G hangers and AH metering rods should do the trick. Now I'm guessing...
Forum: Carburetors
08-20-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By Austin19

Re: Disconnected Choke Rod?

Thanks a bunch, eseibel67. I guess I will be taking it apart in the near future. Should be an easy fix?
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By Austin19

Re: Disconnected Choke Rod?

Thanks for the reply. The carb in question is not on a vehicle yet (and has not been since I bought it) and the rod is loose. Does this mean that the engine was simply warm when the carb was removed?...
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By Austin19

Disconnected Choke Rod?

I just bought a rebuilt (not freshly rebuilt) M4ME carb to replace the POS on my LG4. Bear with me, I'm new to working on carbs.

There is a rod attached to the top of the primaries on the...
Forum: Power Adders
06-05-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,458
Posted By Austin19

Weiand 142/144 roots blower with goodmark cowl

Is anyone using a weiand roots blower (142 or 144) with a goodmark cowl hood? Looking at this combo for the future, and I'm wondering if it fits under the 2" hood. I like the looks of the 2" better,...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By Austin19

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

Thanks! Everything is solved. This is such a helpful website, I love it.
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By Austin19

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

Thanks for the info Ozz. I think what I will go for is the 2.5 for now, and get custom work done to make it 3" when I have the money and more power.

Also, how much will this reduction down to 2.5...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By Austin19

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

Thanks for all the replies guys, even Don got in here to tell me not to buy his products! Great customer service right there.

I guess my question now is if it is worth it to go for the custom 3"...
Forum: Exhaust
05-29-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By Austin19

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

Just out of curiousity, would a 3" crush bend be better than the Hooker 16767 (mandrel bend, 2.5")?
Forum: Exhaust
05-29-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By Austin19

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

Thanks for the replies guys. I almost wish I would have went for the 2055s instead, but I got a crazy deal on my 2460s.

I guess my question is now - how much should I expect to pay for a custom...
Forum: Exhaust
05-29-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By Austin19

NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

I have seen this question asked a few times in the past and I just wanted to make sure it is still the case. I want to go from Hooker 2460 headers to Hooker 16823 aerochamber cat-back, and buy a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,539
Posted By Austin19

Re: LG4 Heads

Sofa - thanks for the info!

Damon - so just Z28 springs, nothing else? I shouldn't bother with one of the smaller kits from Comp with lifters, etc?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,539
Posted By Austin19

Re: LG4 Heads

Or would I be better to head to a junkyard and look for a better set of heads to save my time?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,539
Posted By Austin19

LG4 Heads

If I was going to put an XE256H comp cam into a stock LG4 (other than full exhaust), what would you recommend I do with the heads? Valve springs is pretty much a must from what I've read - which...
Forum: Carburetors
04-03-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Austin19

Re: TPI air box on LG4 - vacuum hoses

Five7, let me make sure I'm getting what you're saying. Single snorkel < tpi < dual snorkel? Where would an open element fit into this?
Forum: Carburetors
04-03-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Austin19

Re: TPI air box on LG4 - vacuum hoses

Thanks for the reply. I didn't realize that the TPI intake was choked off - is it better if you add the ram air bottom end from Hawks?

I was originally thinking a dual snorkel, but they seem very...
Forum: Carburetors
04-03-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Austin19

TPI air box on LG4 - vacuum hoses

I'm thinking I would like some more cold air in my LG4. I was thinking of buying a carb plume from Spectre (or maybe a different brand - I'll look around), and putting a 3" tube to the stock TPI box,...
Forum: Cooling
04-02-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By Austin19

Re: Coolant experts needed! I'm stumped!

Update: I drove it the last few days, and it is really weird. It will leak one way going somewhere, but as soon as I look at it and try to get it home to look closer, it stops. Starting to get on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Austin19

Re: Rear Spring Confusion

107 lbs/in according to Summit. The average of the CC635's are 104 lbs/in.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Austin19

Re: Rear Spring Confusion

Let me know what you think, and what your measurements change to when you have the springs on.




After all this, was it down to stock height (ish)? Did you do any weight reduction in the...
Forum: Cooling
04-01-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By Austin19

Coolant experts needed! I'm stumped!

Hi guys, I'm stumped with my cooling system. This post will probably be long, but hopefully someone can help me. Here goes.

For starters, a few days ago I changed out the thermostat in my Camaro...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Austin19

Rear Spring Confusion

I have read a lot of conflicting information about rear springs today and I would like to hopefully set them straight. My car is sagging a bit in the back - 15" from fender to middle of centre cap,...
Forum: Exhaust
03-24-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,728
Posted By Austin19

Re: Full new exhaust - hooker headers, y-pipe and cat-back

Thanks for the reply. Were there any installation issues with your setup, or did it just bolt right up?

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
03-23-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,728
Posted By Austin19

Full new exhaust - hooker headers, y-pipe and cat-back

Hi there, I have currently have an 85 305 LG4 with the very restrictive exhaust. I bought a set of Hooker 2460 headers off of a local guy here, and I figured I might as well do the rest of the...
Forum: Exhaust
03-07-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,406
Posted By Austin19

LG4 Headers Power Increase?

Im looking at a set of Hooker 2055HKR headers for sale right around me for a good price. How much power would these add on a mostly stock LG4? All I have is an air cleaner, and high quality stuff...
Forum: Canadian Region
01-29-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By Austin19

Re: Cheap performance part website for Canada?

Email the sales guy. He will get back to you with a quote ASAP. They're quite cheap actually. In some cases right around the same price as summit, and that's to their door.
Forum: Carburetors
12-03-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,221
Posted By Austin19

Drilled out idle mixture screws?!

I went to adjust the mixture on my LG4 (E4ME) Camaro today, only to find that neither of the screws are there. It appears like a previous owner had drilled out where the screws should be! Ill post a...
Forum: Exhaust
09-26-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,908
Posted By Austin19

Re: Hooker 2055 on a car with no AIR?

Thanks for the replies, I'm sure I'll figure something out if I order them. I agree with you peter, I wish you could get the 2055's without AIR. And I did already look at the 2046's, but the y-pipe...
Forum: Exhaust
09-24-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,908
Posted By Austin19

Hooker 2055 on a car with no AIR?

First of all, as far as I know, the Hooker 2055 headers are only available with the AIR connections, is that correct?

My LG4 does not have the AIR system on it, as it was (and still is) not...
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