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Forum: Brakes
02-12-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,716
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: which brake kit for my ford 9"

You need to track down the backing plates (pretty expensive even used but I found them on eBay). I found my parking brake cables online from a guy, I think his website is called flynbye.

Good luck
Forum: Interior
10-03-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 81,033
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 5th Gen seats into a 3rd Gen Camaro

yeah, I somewhat recently replaced mine with the plastic shell headliner and it definitely adds at least an inch of headroom if not more.
Forum: Interior
10-02-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 81,033
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 5th Gen seats into a 3rd Gen Camaro

Ah darn. Well I appreciate the input! You probably saved me a headache on that.
Forum: Interior
10-02-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 81,033
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 5th Gen seats into a 3rd Gen Camaro

Any chance you could send me the guy's email and/or facebook for these brackets? Also I'm curious how might higher the 5th gen seats sit than the 4th gen seats. I'm 6'5'' so it's important that I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-09-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,448
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Speed Engineering Headers and Hooker Blackheart True Duals

If I’m not mistaken, the crossmember fits exactly the same. I think their crossmember is made to fit a t56 by itself and then they make a bracket that allows you to mount a 4l60 to it. Could be wrong...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 09:49 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Sorry I was thinking it was a 5.3! I’d agree to keep the 862s then on a 4.8
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

You should pick up good power with 243 heads over the 862 anyway. I’d swap to them if you already have to pull one of the heads!
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Unbolt from trans crossmember and jack up the trans. Moves the heads quite a bit further away from the firewall
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Check the 4 steam vent ports (2 on the top of each head) and see if they are leaking.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Check the coolant temp sensor on drivers side head.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-21-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

I personally have a Dakota digital gauge cluster. Pricey but worth it in my opinion. Another option to look into is seeing if there’s a gps speedo adapter and run a gps one.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-20-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

it’s been okay so far
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-20-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

I got a 4th gen one and cut a hole out of the battery tray to use. Way cleaner look as it’s under the battery and hangs down below.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-16-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

I believe it is the 90-92 camaro years that had an electronic speedo. My 91 had one (it’s sitting out in the garage). That being said I went with a Dakota digital setup. Expensive but love being able...
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 590
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Mystery wires

I’m pretty sure it’s the neutral safety switch on an automatic
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 590
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Mystery wires

Is your car a manual? Looks like a clutch safety switch if you're referring to the purple and yellow wires.
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Fuel pump power wire location? 92 rs 305 tbi

So my car is an LS swap with a standalone holley system. I removed most of the wiring harness under the hood. If you look at the C100 connector, there are two sections coming out of the firewall. One...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Fuel pump power wire location? 92 rs 305 tbi

First what is your goal of removing the ECM? That is what controls your distributor and other things. The starter is engaged by the C100 bulkhead that is on the drivers side under the hood on the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Fuel pump power wire location? 92 rs 305 tbi

You should have 3 wires coming through the bulkhead right above the rear end.

Purple=Fuel Sending
Black=Ground
Grey=Power
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Probably but you could always get some 5/8 heater hose or however big you need to cut down the middle and wrap the lines with it where it touches. Makes a nice buffer
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Lower hose I used a 05 Silverado 5.3 hose and upper hose I used a 02 v6 camaro. I have an fbody pump but the gates upper hose I got should have enough slack to catch the upper neck on the water pump....
Forum: Car Audio
05-03-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Static from front right speaker

This is going to sound crazy...but if someone did the front brakes and didn’t bend the cotter key over far enough, it will make a static sound on your radio. I have no idea why or how but it happens....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 345
Posted By cmiller2014

Driveshaft loop suggestions

I got a Lakewood DS loop but since I also have a BMR torque arm, it doesn't fit. Looking for suggestions on what you all have done to accommodate. Ideally I wanted to use the spohn one that mounts to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2020, 07:27 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

From what I’ve seen, some regulators hold well and some don’t when engine is off. I personally use the in tank regulator with a 99-02 fbody plastic tank. IMO as long as you hold steady around 60psi...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-29-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Nice job on your lines btw, they look good. Unless you have continuous power to the pump (I.e. the car running), your fuel pressure will drop. When I turn the key on, I get good pressure and it’ll...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-28-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: LQ4 going in my 86 Iroc - fuel question.

I would recommend getting a 99-02 plastic tank, using the in tank regulator, and then putting in a racetronix pump for a 99-02 fbody with their hotwire kit. That's what I did to mine and works very...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

The 5/16 is the return and 3/8 is the feed. As for where the lines run close to the headers, it looks like you wrapped yours. Get some heat tape to wrap the lines with, and make sure you wrap the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-21-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

I'd also encourage you to run stock lines. Even if they have a little surface rust it's still your best bet. At the end of the day, braided steel line is still rubber house wrapped in shiny stuff. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-21-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Did you keep your stock tank or did you swap in the 99-02 plastic tank?
Forum: Exhaust
02-29-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Exhaust headache

Check out the hooker Blackheart crossmember. I feel like I recall them saying there's a provision for a TH350. It might be worth ordering to see if you can make it work. I love mine.
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,609
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Headers and y pipe fitment question

Just get speed engineering long tube headers ($300 shipped) and you'll be fine. Mine don't hang that low at all and the performance is a lot better than you'll get with shorty headers. If you're...
Forum: TPI
01-23-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Fuel tank question

The plastic tank from a 99-02 fbody is a nice upgrade that is pretty much a direct fit.
Forum: Power Adders
01-15-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 86 Firebird

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/229665-v6-v8-swap-read.html
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-06-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Lol just what I was thinking
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-06-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

No I believe they are metric. Try 10mmX1.5 pitch

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,708
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 9" Ford in a 3rd Gen Camaro

I don't necessarily have that same problem on passenger side bias other than the passenger side of the engine being slightly lower than the other. I will say the hooker piece raises the tail shaft at...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,708
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 9" Ford in a 3rd Gen Camaro

I can try to get some but may be a few days. All grinding was done on the BMR bracket that comes with the TA, nothing on the QP rear or the QP torque arm bracket.

Just as an fyi I had to modify...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,708
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 9" Ford in a 3rd Gen Camaro

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good question. The rear in and of itself fits well. I am running a BMR adjustable torque arm and you have to grind off a good amount to get to the inside-most holes on the BMR piece. Once you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-05-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,567
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Largest wheel and tire combo with a 4th gen rear ens

I think I have 245/50/17 on the front but can't remember exactly.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-05-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Mine is definitely plastic on my 91. But in the pics it looks like fiberglass now that I look again. Maybe mine was a reproduction it something. I have a white styrofoam lining inside mine.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

It's the evaporator case. I broke part of mine as well but it's really just there to protect the ac evaporator. Honestly I just put some gorilla tape over it and called it good and it's fine. Looks...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Looks good man! Best of luck. It's really satisfying once you see it all bolted.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

That looks pretty good to me. Pictures are always tougher to say for sure but that looks about like mine. That is the same amount of clearance I have for my speed engineering headers. What...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

It's close. Your driver's side head might be a little close to your firewall so if you have some leeway with the brackets you can get it closer. Mine has roughly half that much clearance.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-04-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,567
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Largest wheel and tire combo with a 4th gen rear ens

That's what I have on the rear.
Forum: Electronics
01-04-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Battery drained and buzz sound

sounds like your starter is failing. That is a pretty common issue with these cars but it's easy to replace them.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,708
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 9" Ford in a 3rd Gen Camaro

You have to press the axle bearings on to the axles.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1363x950/capture_46d68358e44da556ea4b00cbe3eca9478797c901.png
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,708
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 9" Ford in a 3rd Gen Camaro

I have this one and I can vouch for it. Here is a photo of it installed. Sorry I don't have any super direct pics but went in without too much drama. I painted it myself but if I had to do it all...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-03-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 29,926
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: 1986 Camaro LS Swap build

Take your k member while it's out and mount it to the engine out of the car. You might want to hit the back welds in a little for more clearance. Give yourself like 3/8 inch clearance from the back...
Forum: Exhaust
01-02-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By cmiller2014

Re: Exhaust suggestions

Hooker Blackheart
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