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Forum: Members Camaros
03-08-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,121
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: My 1983 Z28 5.0 HO

Congrats on the Z28! I got my '83 HO many years ago. My brother in law used to own it and it sat in a gravel driveway for over 8 years uncovered and broken down. Look very much like yours, 5 speed,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: What weight of oil ??

Yeah, I've seen that in the past on other engines. I used thread sealer on all the bolts and still end up with oil.

EDIT: I was hoping someone might have any other ideas of why I'm burning...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: What weight of oil ??

Yes I have. Twice. Both seemed good. No big deviation (>10%) between cylinders. Then I thought maybe it was sucking a little oil from the valve cover via the PCV valve and sending it to the throttle...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Confuzed1

What weight of oil ??

Wondering if I should switch to a heavier weight oil. Engine seems to run fine, but will smoke a little when engine is fully warmed up. I suspect there is an underlying issue with an oil ring(s)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Intake/carb to hood clearance

-Mr. Gasket has what they call a "Low Rider" 14" air cleaner. It only comes with a 2" tall element though. Back when I ran an NA 400 SBC, I used to run one with a "Cross Wind" Professional Products...
Forum: Carburetors
06-15-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,812
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Quadrajet runs suddenly rich at idle? (HIGH IDLE)

I've never heard of needing to adjust the mixture screws out so far. I can see adjusting them out about 1-1/2 to two turns each, but never 7-8 turns. Probably going into the power circuit because of...
Forum: Body
05-20-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,997
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: epoxy primer

Did mine down to bare metal years ago. My disclaimer is I'm not a body/paint guy at all. But I tried paint stripper at first, but it was more work then it was worth....plus it didn't get it all off...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,287
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Boring 60 over, possible with sleeves on the L03?

So I take it that you want to save this engine because it was your original in your car from high school etc....I get that. I would look into getting another 305 block with decent bores and go from...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-03-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,234
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1983 Tube Chassis Drag Build

You've obviously done your homework on this! It's looking awesome!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-01-2019, 12:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,234
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1983 Tube Chassis Drag Build

So how do you make up for the stretched wheel base of 105 1/2 inches as opposed to the stock 101 inches of the stock body?
Forum: Members Camaros
04-01-2019, 12:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,741
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1991 Z28 - 6.0L/T56 High School Time Capsule

Yeah, it's a serious beast...you kinda punch it and aim it straight and hold on as far as the Hellcat goes. But I still have fun driving the Z28 too. It'll out handle the Hellcat on winding roads...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-25-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,741
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1991 Z28 - 6.0L/T56 High School Time Capsule

I hear ya....I was around 38 years old when I first got my Thirdgen (bought mine well used and abused). And even though it handles like it's on rails - it's not very comfy or near as reliable as...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-24-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,748
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1984 z28 L69 5-speed

I think it looks to be a good car myself....and I could nit-pick it more than most others since I have an HO car that I've done a lot of work on! I have an original composite hood in my garage for...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,741
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1991 Z28 - 6.0L/T56 High School Time Capsule

I appreciate how you're trying to keep the car as factory as possible considering the LS swap. Hopefully you will share what works (and what doesn't) with the AC swap as well! It's a beautiful car...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

Your cam is somewhat close to what I had in mine. I think mine had a little more exhaust lift, but same 112 LSA. I think the RPM range was higher though. Good on a manual car though!!
Product...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-22-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

Sounds almost identical to my car ! I had put a 2050 Compu-cam in mine along with different hangers/rods in the carb. That along with the headers made a big difference in power. It was a stout...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-19-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: My 1982 Single Owner Sport Coupe

You can haggle a bit with them. See if you can get a "package deal" on the whole bundle of parts you're buying. I normally go in and ask them beforehand what they want for a certain part I'm...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-17-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,748
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1984 z28 L69 5-speed

Me too! If the price was a bit lower....but I know by looking at it along with the before/after pics that there's been some money put into it. I'm always looking for a HO model that's in almost...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-14-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 69,161
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: O'Reillys Battery warranty- WARNING!!!

I agree with the above....to a point. Some of these batteries have a 4 or 5 year warranty. Some sales receipts fade after a year or so and you can't read them and I rarely keep them over a year...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-14-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

It'll sound much nicer with the headers and cat back, and will run better too. Even though the factory L69 was the least restrictive exhaust of all the ones back then (with 2-1/4" diameter) it was...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

Even better!! I run a Hooker cutback also, but I ended up finding a test pipe to put on mine. I also have a 4 bolt cat lying around the garage somewhere.....
Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

Really no need to get rid of the CCC even if you move up to a 350....just change the jets and you're good to go. Everything will bolt up to the 350 just like the 305...
I don't know if you still...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-10-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,795
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: SPOHN subframe connectors

Looks to me like they did a good job installing them. I installed mine years ago, and it made a huge difference, especially on a T-top car. I don't have tubular ones, but square stock type Spohn...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-08-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

Ahhh..the ole 3:73 one wheel peel rear with the lightweight aluminum drums! Memories.... Seems like the car is putting you through the paces! Are you sticking with the CCC system? I have a little...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-01-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,954
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Expensive Car Cover Destroyed by Squirrels

Wow....that sucks. I'd be pretty unhappy if it were my cover. Luckily - or unluckily - I have a neighbor that feeds all the critters in the neighborhood every morning. He throws out old hot dog...
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Learned something new about 3rd gen VINs

Yeah, you're right....'83 was the first year for the L69 HO option and it didn't come out until mid-year. 7 may not be on the VIN decoding catalog, but it's on my VIN plate on the dash! Funny that...
Forum: Carburetors
12-28-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Carb in tank fuel pump???

I'm guessing this was only added to cars that were sold in hot climate areas. That being said, the fuel lines do come seriously close to the passenger side exhaust....just a bad design altogether...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-27-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,748
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1984 z28 L69 5-speed

GLWS, great looking car - especially for it's age in Ohio no less!! Did it used to have the "5.0 Litre HO" decals on the side GFX and rear bumper?? Or was that done only to the '83 Z28's with the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-23-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Handling/Pro-touring 91' RS. (Coilover setup)

"Instant center" I believe refers to where the pinion angle ends up as the driveline is loaded. I run sport line springs and tubular rear control arms, which lowered mine quite a bit but after...
Forum: History / Originality
12-23-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,734
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: OER DASH PAD who ordered one before they were discontinued at this price? $225

I bought a OER pad for mine about 4 years ago....I paid around 345 bucks for mine, so 224 is a smoking deal!! Wish I'd got mine at that price. No issues at all with mine and it looks fine. Every bit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-23-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Handling/Pro-touring 91' RS. (Coilover setup)

Don't see too many 91's with an old school 400 SBC!! Looks like you have everything covered, but I'm not an autocross kind of guy. The LCARB's are kind of puzzling to me though as I always thought...
Forum: History / Originality
08-21-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Learned something new about 3rd gen VINs

So why was the 8th digit of the VIN a number "7" on the 1983 L69 equipped Z28's, and all the later years a letter designation?
Forum: Power Adders
08-06-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 885
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: who knows the most about 177s?

I'm not really familiar with the 177 blowers, but I am familiar with running small blowers and have been running a MP122H Magnacharger on my car for 6 years or so. Sounds like you've done some...
Forum: Interior
06-23-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Rear view mirror button

What Drew said....use a metal one and make sure the area is super clean before you put the metal piece on. As I recall, the glue kit comes with a special cleaner/primer that you need to wipe on the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-20-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,346
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 84 Z28 Dash and 145 cluster - what's it worth?

I was scrolling down the post to see if anyone would finally say it....it's a 85 MPH speedo...the kind no one wants unless you're doing a concourse restoration on a 82-84 F Body.....it's one of the...
Forum: Power Adders
05-20-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 334 stroker TT

I wouldn't bother with building a stroker if you're going to boost it anyways. Keep it a 305....but...you'll need forged internals unless your tuning skills are spot-on. Maybe do a bunch of...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-20-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,352
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1982 Z28, 20k Original Miles

Where did you find it?? I'd love to stumble across something like that! The only issue I would have is driving it too much....but if it's not driven enough, that's even worse for it.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-18-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: DevX83z - 1983 z28 HO

That one is in great shape! Clear coat is normally flaking off everywhere by now. The L69 305 is a good little engine, and was fast in it's time.....but now a mini van will gap it in a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-13-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,731
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Window Louvers

I hear ya! But factory ones are hard to find, and on the rare occasion you do, the flats are usually bent or the mounting hardware is missing - or both.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-13-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,731
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Window Louvers

I have this style too....a set of old "Shadow" 3 - piece, but even though they were aluminum, I didn't care for the look...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-13-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,731
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Window Louvers

Wow....those look really nice in the pic!! You sanded, painted and clear coated them? I would be concerned that they would start cracking....the flats tend to flex a lot. I placed a few foam...
Forum: Cooling
03-11-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Small roots blower T-Stat housing options

I’m here somewhat too! I’ll try to post a pic of the intake. I’ve had it apart more than a few times, and I’m pretty sure hooking anything up to the rear of the intake is a no-go...and tight in...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-11-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,563
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Founders strut tower mounts

I put a set on mine probably 5 years ago. They're a big improvement over the stock rubber ones. They work great on either stock height and even better on lowered cars because they have more...
Forum: Cooling
03-11-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Small roots blower T-Stat housing options

Glad to see you’re still around Sofa. I had already thought of a remote t-stat housing, but there’s no place (or room) to run separate hoses from the intake cooling runners on this blower intake. ...
Forum: Cooling
03-10-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: Small roots blower T-Stat housing options

Becuase the rad hose still has to connect to the intake...no getting around that, and no way to modify it that I know of.
Forum: Cooling
03-10-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Confuzed1

Small roots blower T-Stat housing options

I wasnt sure where to post this....could have been in Power Adder section too I suppose, but I am looking for a better thermostat housing than what I have that is a low enough profile to fit under...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-03-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By Confuzed1

82-84 T-Tops (old style)

Always looking for a pristine set of 82-84 factory (NOT CC) t-tops. Need the hook type that have moldings around the perimeter on 3 sides. Throw me pics of what you have. Shipping would be to...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-06-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,489
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 1983 Camaro Z28 black gold project

Wow! I wish my car started out in that good a shape! Seems to be well taken care of...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-05-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: 434 parts

I might be interested in the crankshaft...I have a Dart Little M, and considering building a 427. It would need to have 400 mains, 2 piece RMS, forged and 4" stroke. Do you have a part # for the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-10-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 42,085
Posted By Confuzed1

Re: FI Tech EFI?

I tried running timing control at first with mine, and I just couldn't get the engine to run correctly. It was most likely something I was or wasn't doing....I even went through the expense of...
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