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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,526
Posted By greenyone

Re: All all thirdgen Gas tanks the same?

No argument from me. But it's the entire assembly new in the box. The pump can easily be upgraded to something with more reliability.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,526
Posted By greenyone

Re: All all thirdgen Gas tanks the same?

I'm going to pick it up today. I'm not necessarily going to use it. My car is a 91Z G92 code car with no tank issues that I know if. So assuming it's a baffled tank in good shape on the inside, I'll...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,526
Posted By greenyone

All all thirdgen Gas tanks the same?

I have a line on a NOS GM gas tank. The seller says it was bought for an 84. Are these tanks the same regardless of the year/engine/fuel system 82-92?
Forum: TPI
07-04-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,279
Posted By greenyone

Re: Beat the Summer Heat Blues... TPI Fuel Vapor Lock

Yes but I believe the issue is over-pressure.. to the point that gas tank expands. I for one would hear the sound of the tanks sheet metal making popping noises with the car (cold) just sitting in...
Forum: TPI
07-04-2018, 05:59 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,279
Posted By greenyone

Re: Beat the Summer Heat Blues... TPI Fuel Vapor Lock

I guess you could...but I'd think that all you are doing is relocating the heavy fuel vapor smell from the tank area to under the hood if you do that. However if the charcoal canister is doing...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,279
Posted By greenyone

Re: Beat the Summer Heat Blues... TPI Fuel Vapor Lock

I had the same issue. Tried cleaning the UFO valve with no success. Drilled a tiny hole in the gas cap...which actually worked in that no pressure built up, but it introduced another problem. When...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,827
Posted By greenyone

Re: Any issues with the astro steering shaft

[QUOTE=83 Crossfire TA;6222413]Driving screws through it like that will prevent the column from collapsing in an accedent and could result in serious injury that was designed to protect against.
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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-11-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

keep me in mind if you decide to part with them.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-01-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By greenyone

Re: Need plutonium or fusion generator

I'm looking to replace it with a black/tan one. The time travel is nice, but it clashes with my interior.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-01-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By greenyone

Need plutonium or fusion generator

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-maroflux_6e9ba82720d1031ca5c0fb356a6a514f1e5263ed.jpg
Forum: TBI
04-15-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 87,172
Posted By greenyone

Re: Solved excessive gas tank pressure - fuel pump noise - evap problem

Sorry to revive this old thread, but originally 69 Z11 (threadstarter) said that:

"Testing the solenoid is easy, hook it up to 12 volts and blow air through it. With 12 volts through it, it should...
Forum: Interior
03-09-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,058
Posted By greenyone

Re: Door panel top rail help

Some of the other interior plastic pieces on these cars are made from ABS. So there is always the possibility that you could solvent weld a post made of the same plastic to where the original broke...
Forum: Interior
03-08-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,058
Posted By greenyone

Re: Door panel top rail help

I glued a thin 1/16th (.060) styrene plastic strip of plastic to the back of mine (over the destroyed cardboard) and then re-drilled the holes. I should have taken photos. It was easy.

...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-26-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/386x524/80-305tor_297eb1f6ec35f770a732916e43eb091365868d19.jpg

the chamber would look like this
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-26-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

I'm guessing that first sheet is the current heads. If you look at that second sheet/link they mention the 305 S/R Torquers. Like I said before, they have been discontinued, but they most certainly...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

much appreciated.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

If you have them, I'm a buyer. Let me know.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

Yes. They should have the smaller valves and the casting should read "305 I-058"....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-24-2017, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

The S/R heads are just an improvement in casting over the stock heads. S/R =Stock Replacement with not much difference in flow over stock. The Torquers are designed to flow a bit better than the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-21-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

Re: World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

Those are just the regular S/R heads. I'm looking for the S/R Torquer ones that they no longer make in the 58cc size.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-09-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By greenyone

World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads

I'm looking for a pair of the cast World Product S/R Torquer 58cc heads that they made for the 305's. Apparently they stopped producing the S/R Torquers in 58cc a couple years ago.
Forum: Electronics
01-25-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By greenyone

Re: Speedometer help

There is a resistor on the board that is a common failure point on the later model electronic speedos. You may want to read up on how others diagnosed and repaired the board.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By greenyone

Re: 89 RS 305 - What would you do?

Swap out the peanut cam for an L98 cam. That combined with the headers/exhaust should wake that 305 up a bit.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-16-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,947
Posted By greenyone

Re: Extremely impressed with Berryman B-12 CHEMTOOL Carburetor/Choke Cleaner! (pics/w

I started using the pinesol a few years ago when Berrymans went to a more environmentally friendly formula. Which means Berrymans no longer works any better than any of the other off the shelf...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By greenyone

Re: throttle body question

I had my stock one rebuilt from these guys awhile back. They re-bush the linkage holes which tend to wear out and suck air. I can't remember what they charge, but it was cheaper than the...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By greenyone

Re: tpi oil pressure problem

You can try the atf trick. Maybe run it for 20 minutes and drain. Are you sure you don't have a doubled up gasket? If none of that works it sounds like you're going to have to drop the pan and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,236
Posted By greenyone

Re: 305 with 0 oil pressure at hot idle?

Where does the sender go on the block for your car? Behind the intake manifold or near the oil filter? The one on behind the intake is 1/8 npt. I believe the one on the block near the filter is...
Forum: Brakes
09-20-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,965
Posted By greenyone

Re: Rear Disc Conversion Kits?

Somebody did a write up for the LS1 (4th gen) disc swap using used parts.

https://www.thirdgen.org/ls1reardisc/

I was looking into this as something else to do to my car over the winter. I...
Forum: Exhaust
09-16-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,045
Posted By greenyone

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/538x955/80-headers_d480dbc95c02539802fa27c7b6a40697caaf9d68.jpg
Forum: Exhaust
09-16-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,045
Posted By greenyone

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

I'm running the Hookers on my 91 also. The only fitment issue I had was getting the head and Y pipe flanges to line up and not leak. That requires a bit of fiddling. I got mine second hand from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By greenyone

Re: Strong smell of fuel

The Summit valve is a "roll-over" safety valve. Don't confuse this as a direct replacement for the factory tank vent valve which has a spring/diaphram that allows the tank to breathe under different...
Forum: TPI
09-07-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By greenyone

Re: Adding guide plates to use non self aligning rockers on a 91 TPI???

I'd sell them and use that money for something else....like better flowing heads. Roller rockers, even going from 1.5 to 1.6 are probably not going to translate into anything near 10-15 hp to your...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-05-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,885
Posted By greenyone

Re: Quick Jack by Ranger/BendPak

A guy in my car club has one of these. A bit more pricey than the quick jack, but no hydraulic fluid or floor mounting required.

http://ezcarlift.com/
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-05-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,004
Posted By greenyone

Re: Best shocks and struts for daily driver?

I have the Bilsteins. Rides like a skateboard. Handles nice though.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-02-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,521
Posted By greenyone

Re: CTW Motorsports Wheel Questions

I finally got around to this.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-img_20160902_200239086_dba2942fa997db3534c6fe82a8f99f8e905d73ac.jpg
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Forum: Electronics
09-02-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 742
Posted By greenyone

Re: Tachometer help please

I'm pretty sure the speedometer, odometer and trip odometer are driven by same circuit. If the speedo is working and the odometer and trip odometer are not then that probably suggests that the gauge...
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 742
Posted By greenyone

Re: Tachometer help please

I'm pretty sure the speedometer, odometer and trip odometer are driven by same circuit. If the speedo is working and the odometer and trip odometer are not then that probably suggests that the gauge...
Forum: North East Region
09-01-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By greenyone

Re: Pittsburgh Allegheny County Emissions

Stick it to "The Man".

I'm very gassy and too young for Depends undergarments. I have no choice but to play Russian roulette with my flatus.
Forum: North East Region
09-01-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By greenyone

Re: Pittsburgh Allegheny County Emissions

Actually I figured this out. If anyone else in Pennsylvania has any trouble with an inspection station claiming that the emissions equipment must be visible even though you have a collector or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-29-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,677
Posted By greenyone

Re: Sneak peak of Founders Performance newest part

I'll be the first to bite. What are they?
Forum: TPI
08-29-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,279
Posted By greenyone

Re: Beat the Summer Heat Blues... TPI Fuel Vapor Lock

It's a tip-over valve, so it's open as long as it's oriented in the upright position. I put one in too and have ad zero issues since. I do sometimes notice a bit of fuel smell from the rear drivers...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-29-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 461
Posted By greenyone

Re: HELP WITH T5

Also check the pilot bushing in the rear of the crankshaft. Make sure it's not deformed, crooked or otherwise in bad shape. It could possibly be the culprit if everything else looks to be in order.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,284
Posted By greenyone

Summit 5.3 bare block on clearance.

Just an FYI. The price is now down to $300 for the summit bare 4.8/5.3 iron block.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-16-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,521
Posted By greenyone

Re: CTW Motorsports Wheel Questions

Paul, What does CTW stand for anyway?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-16-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,521
Posted By greenyone

Re: CTW Motorsports Wheel Questions

That looks great! I ordered similar resin/domed decals from ebay user "kens-tires". We'll see if they are up to that standard. I wish I would have picked your brain sooner. I was originally...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-16-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,521
Posted By greenyone

Re: CTW Motorsports Wheel Questions

I measured 2 1/4. There are sellers on ebay with them in all kinds of sizes and colors. I chose to go with a "domed" black with red bowtie sticker/decal in that size. I'll post pictures once I get...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-14-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,521
Posted By greenyone

Re: CTW Motorsports Wheel Questions

Paul, how are the CTW logos attached to the center caps? I'd like to replace mine with with a domed bowtie or Z28 sticker/decal and don't want to damage the plastic if at all possible.
Forum: Electronics
08-14-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,662
Posted By greenyone

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Never trust the packaging. Put a meter on them before you solder. Make sure you are getting the expected ohm reading.
Forum: Interior
08-14-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By greenyone

Re: What are these things?

Looks like your car might have 4th gen seats. I think those plastic covers only work with the original thirdgen seats.
Forum: TPI
08-11-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,257
Posted By greenyone

Re: Just cranks but no start

It should be. Actually I think the tilt assembly as a whole (upper and lower) is pretty much the same on all GM cars of that era with the tilt wheel. Best to go to a yard and wiggle a bunch of...
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