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Forum: Brakes
07-10-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

Re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

When I have a free moment I am going to jack the rear end of one of my other Camaros up which have factory brakes and see. I will post when I have the chance to do it
Forum: Brakes
07-09-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

Re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

Yes I believe so. I believe it was the proportioning valve. I bought the combination valve from summit intended for four wheel disc brakes. Due to the line positioning on the combination valve being...
Forum: Brakes
05-23-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

Re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

Yes I bench bled the MC. Made sure there was no air in it, only pumping fluid through it. I hope to have all the new lines ran from the combination valve this weekend and test it. I think the Wilwood...
Forum: Brakes
05-22-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

Re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

There is one on top if you look in the picture. There are actually 4 bleeding screws on the Wilwood calipers. I bled both sides from the top bleeder.

Over the week I pressure bled the brakes as...
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

Re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

Sounds good, I will get a new connector and replace that one connection with the 1/4 inch tubing. I will have to get an adapter due to the fitting on the Wilwood valve not being able to house a 1/4...
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

In this Kit from Summit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/urr-br-ez316
Forum: Members Camaros
05-16-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

It has been a very long time since I have updated on this build. I am slowly completing the project. I have come a far way with very little hiccups, except for my rear brakes. Here is some recent...
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

Interesting. Maybe I will throw on the original to see.
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

With that being said, that would mean something is stopping the pressure from reaching the back, or the proportioning valve is bad. The Wilwood was a brand new product. With that being said the...
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

re: Rear Disc Conversion Problems

Thank you for the response. I stand corrected. The rear end of from a 1997 Z28, not an Iroc.

I have read some posts where people have done the conversion and only had to add the proportioning...
Forum: Brakes
05-15-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,711
Posted By Soulstis

Rear Disc Conversion Problems

Hello All, I apologize of this has been addressed already but I couldn't find anything that fit my issue.

I have a 90 Camaro that was equipped with Drum Rear brakes. I replaced the rear end with a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-30-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By Soulstis

Re: LQ4 Swap question

Thank you for the response. I will get the coolant sensor you described. I will also just cut the tan/wht wire going to the ECM from the oil pressure sensor and hook it directly up to my gauges. Much...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-30-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By Soulstis

LQ4 Swap question

I am swapping a LQ4 in to a 3rd gen. I have rewired my harness and I am now hooking up the gauges. I have searched and I have been unable to locate a true definite answer. I am sure I have missed it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-01-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,580
Posted By Soulstis

Re: what tubular k-member to go with for lsx swap

I know this is an older thread, but what motor mounts did you use?
i have this bmr - https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/camaro-firebird-82-92-bmr-tubular-k-member-a-arm-coil-over-kit/
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-30-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By Soulstis

Re: 6.0 In 90 Camaro fitment issues??

Thank you! I was debating doing something like this or redoing the box and fiber glassing it to fit. I read your post did you get yours done? I am still working on mine slowly but surely. I am...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-29-2018, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By Soulstis

6.0 In 90 Camaro fitment issues??

I have currently put a 6.0 LQ4 in my 90 Camaro. I purchased the BMR tubular K-Member with the coil over kit. My issue is after installing the motor the passenger coil packs hit the air conditioner...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-09-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

I am about an hour from Dallas. So I have spent the last two weeks working on the car when I can. I was able to get the motor and transmission in the car as well as I started reassembling the front...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-25-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

And thank you for all the compliments. I was hoping to have this build done within a year and a half......taking a little longer....
Forum: Members Camaros
09-25-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Taking a while to get the car back together. I am a little too OCD and I have to sand blast all the bolts and repaint them, then spindles, deflector plates for the brakes, etc. etc. I have the A/C...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-23-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Here are some pictures of when I was able to pic the car up from paint.
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Forum: Members Camaros
08-23-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Hello to all my fellow Thirdgen.org Camaro owners and enthusiasts. Well for almost the past year I have been in a rental property while the Camaro sat in storage. I have finally bought my new house...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-09-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Oh I bought some of the 5 spoke SS wheels off of a 2010-2015 Camaro. The SS come with staggered 20 inch wheels. In the 10-12 range you could special order the same wheels off of an SS that were 19"...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-09-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

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Forum: Members Camaros
06-09-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Sorry guys for not responding. It is not sending email notifications for posts. Well the place that Hydro dipped the parts is no longer in business. They finished my stuff and is now belly up....
Forum: Members Camaros
01-15-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Here are some pictures of the recent items of progression.


Bodywork completed and primered for paint


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Forum: Members Camaros
01-15-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Well it has been awhile since I have posted. I have been playing the waiting game. Got the Hot Cam kit in today and it went to the machine shop. Motor should be ready by next week. painter called...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-14-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

No. I pondered the color for awhile. I am going with imperial blue metallic. It is the new chevy camaro color. Looks almost black in low light and pops a deep blue with nice metallics in the sunlight.
Forum: Members Camaros
10-14-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Well I have been looking at wheels and styles but it is hard to say until the paint is done and it is all back together. Wheels will be last. I am thinking of something like this...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-13-2014, 03:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

The seats with French stitching (front and back), leather, embroidery, door panels (with new backing), headliner, sun visors, and reinforcing extra padding in the seats was 1800.00. That was the...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-12-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Well it has been awhile since my last update. I have busy in life and on the car. So here is it.

Got the Front Seats, Door Panels, Headliner, and Visors back. All of the thread on gray is blue,...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-23-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Ok a little update for those still following along with me. I tore the seats down that I bought at the junkyard before taking them to get reupholstered. The frames were Horrid! Rust all over and...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-22-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 542
Views: 36,046
Posted By Soulstis

Re: guess i could say its my build thread

You and 86_iroc were talking about it on page 5. I knew I wasn't losing it haha.
Forum: Members Camaros
09-22-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 542
Views: 36,046
Posted By Soulstis

Re: guess i could say its my build thread

I was reading the 5 pages and I could have sworn someone mentioned the 4th gen fuel tank lol. Sorry. That will teach me to read 5 pages in one night.
Forum: Members Camaros
09-21-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 36,046
Posted By Soulstis

Re: guess i could say its my build thread

I picked up a 4th Gen gas tank at a junk yard for 25 bucks. Bought a new fuel pump from Buyautoparts.com (...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-13-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Pretty much. You can be an automotive guy too, just make something up.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-06-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,539
Posted By Soulstis

Re: September 2014 COTM **WINNER**

Congrats!!
Forum: Members Camaros
09-06-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Now that I know at least one person is till reading haha I have a dilemma. Do I stay with stock metal fuel lines or run new vinyl lines from front to back? I want to stay away from as many splices as...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-05-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Ok so I went junk yard diving today!! Fun!! I got a couple of extra nic nacs for the car.

I got a Posi 3.42 rear end, brake lines from rear to master cylinder, and the master cylinder out of a Z28...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 83,255
Posted By Soulstis

Re: How-To: Modify LS1 Fuel Sender for 0-90 Ohm Use

Thank you! I was thinking damn $130 for just that little piece of junk. Nice to see some people still research and help others! You rock!!
Forum: Members Camaros
09-04-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Quick update.....

Went to pick up my transmission today, a 4L65e, and I asked "hey can I look at it first to make sure it is a 65 and not a 60". Guy says "Suuuuure come on back buddy!" Can you...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-01-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 90,699
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My new $300 86 Iroc-z28

You should be able to cap the oil cooling lines off, unless you want to buy the radiator. I am just going to cap mine since I wont be idling it all day long like you would a 2500 work truck.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-31-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Ok so today I could not stand sitting around doing nothing on the car. I took the rear tail light covers off. I will be replacing them with the Klearz smoked lenses. I found someone that had a set...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-30-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Ok I spent most of yesterday and today tearing this beast down. The motor and the heads are at the machine shop. I am putting a Hot Cam kit in the LQ4 to give it a little "pep". I talked to the...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-28-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Ok spent yesterday tearing down the motor. Little longer and the block will be done. Heading to the machine shop this after noon to drop it all off.

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Forum: Members Camaros
08-27-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

I actually found an amazing page. I am somewhat of a 12v guy. I will most likely be doing this myself. I will probably send the ECU off to this guy for reprogramming as well....
Forum: Members Camaros
08-26-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

Re: My 90 Camaro RS Build

Thanks guys. I will be doing more tear down tomorrow. I am hoping to get the engine compartment dismantled. Will post more pictures tomorrow. This forum is my new passion. My wife is jealous but I...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-26-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,913
Posted By Soulstis

My 90 Camaro RS Build

If everyone will indulge me for a moment I will give you a little history on this vehicle. My dad bought the vehicle in 92. Since I can remember he has wanted to drop a 350 in it. My fondest memories...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-25-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 46,774
Posted By Soulstis

Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build

Looks great man! Great Job. I am in the process of rebuilding my 90 Camaro but I am doing an LS swap with the motor. Been working on it for about 5 months and still have yet to get the paint done....
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-24-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By Soulstis

DBW Throttle Body Question

I just bought an '02 6.0 truck motor. I got the whole 9 yards. AC compressor, alternator, PS pump, gas pedal, TACS module, complete pull out (for $1000.00 hoping that is a good deal). I was tearing...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-14-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By Soulstis

WTB tinted rear lights by Klearz

I have a 90 Camaro RS that I am looking to purchase a set of tinted rear lights from Klearz. If anyone has a set, shoot me a msg.
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