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Forum: Camaros Wanted
02-03-2021, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By ruiterman

Re: 89-92 G92 CAMARO

I have a 92 G92. Not a T-top car. White, all original, clean. Not perfect, but very clean. 138,000 miles, but runs great. I drive it quite a bit this summer. Very nice driver. I have the build sheet...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 214,161
Posted By ruiterman

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

Some might appreciate mine as much as I do. If not, that's ok, I agree they are called vanity plates for a reason...

REDDRGN
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-24-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,453
Posted By ruiterman

Re: My 87 Trans Am

tenpin,

Super nice looking car. I love the color and the detail you put in. I really love what you did all around. Make a nice complete looking car that will for sure grab some attention.

I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Car is dead.

Have you checked for any codes? I'm guessing VATS. This would cause the exact symptoms you describe. Not turning over, no clicking, nothing, just dead, but yet lights, radio, etc work fine.

If...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-05-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By ruiterman

Re: 305 TBI Intake Manifold & Throttle body.

7thDarkAngel, Seeing your location, I hope you didn't get hit too hard by the storm last week.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-14-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By ruiterman

Re: 305 TBI Intake Manifold & Throttle body.

I do not think it will bolt to an 85 block without modifications. The 85 block will likely have 4 bolt valve covers and the 88 will have center bolt valve covers. This means the center bolts on the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-28-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,844
Posted By ruiterman

Re: parting out 1989 formula 350

If you have them, how much for the headlight motors?

Ed
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-28-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By ruiterman

Re: 081 305 heads completely rebuilt

Do you still have these heads?

Ed
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-18-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,779
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Ever changing 85 project.

I am starting with a TPI car. I'm planning on starting with the DIYPNP kit for TPI cars. It should get me started and I see that's what your set up basically is. I would love to look at a tune. I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-15-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,779
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Ever changing 85 project.

Lilski

That project is awesome. What you are doing is really great work. I wondering if you can help me a bit understanding what your megasquirt setup is. Or maybe more what it was when you...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Lost Vacuum hose

Thanks guys. I that helps a bunch. I really appreciate the quick response too.
Forum: TPI
03-30-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By ruiterman

Lost Vacuum hose

I can't believe this. I am re-installing the intake on my '85 IROC Z28. I took pics as I took it apart, but I didn't turn out to have a good pic of the vacuum lines on the passenger side of the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-25-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,709
Posted By ruiterman

Re: New Smoked Bumper lights and Side-Markers

I think they look good too. The original ones on both my and my son's Camaro look really bad. I've been wondering what options were available to replace them.

Ed
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,090
Posted By ruiterman

Re: 85 TPI Smooth Idle Cold, Rough Idle Warm.

Have you tried any datalogging programs or anything like that? It would be able to tell you running lean, running rich, live codes, closed loop/open loop, data values from each sensor, and plenty of...
Forum: Interior
08-15-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,805
Posted By ruiterman

Re: did i discover the cheapest and best steering wheel mod ever?

I have an '85 IROC-Z28. The stock steering wheel was the most aweful looking thing I have ever seen in a car; ever. I couldn't get it removed quickly enough.

My car now has a low end Grant...
Forum: TPI
08-12-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,126
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Back from the dead! Now the IROC is undead...

Are all the cylinders firing or "running"? When we first started my sons car after the rebuild it sounded very similar. I was able to determine that 3 cylinders were not running well by feeling...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,090
Posted By ruiterman

Re: 85 TPI Smooth Idle Cold, Rough Idle Warm.

Have you checked the cap and rotor? I have an '85 TPI that overall ran pretty decent, had plenty of power as well, yet still ran a bit rough on some occasions. New plugs and wires helped, but...
Forum: History / Originality
03-31-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,728
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Nice 4 cylinder Firebird on ebay.

I read this post and found that this pretty much sums up exactly how I feel. Everyone responded to this like we are a mean bunch that don't like anything but that top of the line option etc. But...
Forum: Electronics
07-26-2010, 12:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Quick VATS question

What you want is to start your search with "Resistor" it take you to a page of much more than resistors.

Scroll down the list until you get to the resistors. Select Thru Hole Resistors.
(...
Forum: Electronics
07-25-2010, 01:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Quick VATS question

If you go to digikey online ( http://www.digikey.com ), you can order a standard metal film 1% accuracy resistors. Based on the table that Stephen posted above, the 1/4 watt 1% metal film resistors...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,955
Posted By ruiterman

Re: grant steering wheel??

Both my son and I have the Grant GT on our both of our Camaros. They are one of the lowest price Grant steering wheels you can get. Like 70 bucks with the adapter kit if I remember right.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,873
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Fiberglass hoods

We put a GlassTek 4" cowl hood on my sons '89 Camaro. It looks really good. It's been right at a year. It still looks good so far, but 1 year isn't really long.

I think it fits fairly well. If...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By ruiterman

Re: need help 85 trans am 305 tpi to 350 tpi

'85 cars came with either Carb or TPI. No TBI available (except the 4 banger). '85 was the first year for TPI. It was only available in a 305 for that year.

Check the tech data. Besides. I...
Forum: Carburetors
03-27-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,444
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Need Help installing regulator mallory 4309

The part numbers from Earl's were posted in this thread:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carburetors/492155-pics-mallory-4309-installed.html


I pulled this from the other thread:
Earls part...
Forum: Carburetors
02-26-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Vats With Carb

Actually you don't need to keep the ECM to allow the system to crank the engine. You do need to either bypass the VATS module, or leave the VATS module alone.

VATS had two ways to disable the...
Forum: Carburetors
01-28-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,429
Posted By ruiterman

Re: tpi to carb swap wiring issues

I agree with checking the timing. And I would also make sure the dizzy is not 180 deg off too. Backfiring out the carb can defiinatly indicate timing, including 180 out.
Forum: Carburetors
01-26-2009, 12:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,429
Posted By ruiterman

Re: tpi to carb swap wiring issues

The electric fuel pump for sure needs to run all the time when the engine is running. With my car (and all the carb swaps I have read about) I just wired the power to the fuel pump relay direct from...
Forum: Carburetors
01-25-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,429
Posted By ruiterman

Re: tpi to carb swap wiring issues

You are right, with the same key, it shouldn't matter.

So that means either something else is wrong, or the VATS broke -- seems like a strange coincidence, but definatly possible.

I have two...
Forum: Carburetors
01-24-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,429
Posted By ruiterman

Re: tpi to carb swap wiring issues

VATS has two functions.

1. Remove power from the starter solenoid to prevent the car from turning over -- this could be the cause of your starter issue

2. Prevent the ECM from firing the fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
01-01-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,334
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Pics on Mallory #4309 installed

My son and I did a similar install to what you everyone else did. As you can see in the pics not much different.

I didn't know and couldn't find the fittings to go from the car hardline to the npt...
Forum: Carburetors
12-13-2008, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Pulled out TBI wireing on my carbed motor, now no signal to starter...

I'm by no means an expert here, but I am working on installing a 350 Carb/HEI in my '89 TBI Camaro.

I pulled the ECM and went through all the wires to all the connectors on the motor and removed...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,621
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Rs vs. IROC

Without getting into a spitting match about this, you need to think more about what makes a car handle than ride height. The IROC has MUCH stiffer springs, and MUCH larger/stiffer sway bars. That...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-27-2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,002
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Front wheels on the back?

I guess I have never heard or seen spacers on the rear end. I have 3 3rd gens in my fleet and didn't see any spacers (not like that means any thing). I also took the rear 16" wheels from my '85...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-27-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,621
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Rs vs. IROC

I'm pretty sure that the rear springs are the same. The front springs and both front and rear sway bars are different.

I put new springs on my sons '89 RS and every place I looked, including...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-27-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,002
Posted By ruiterman

Re: Front wheels on the back?

I can't say that I know much, but I do own an '89 Formula with 16 inch wheels, an '85 IROC Z28 with 16 inch wheels, and my son owns an '89 Camaro RS with 15inch wheels.

Basically the 15 inch...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,937
Posted By ruiterman

As I mentioned in a post before, I had an '82...

As I mentioned in a post before, I had an '82 Firebird with the Iron Duke 4 banger EFI and a 4 speed manual tranny. I used to get 36 mpg on average and on one occasion I got 42 mpg. That's very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,937
Posted By ruiterman

Everyone complains that a 4 banger Firebird is...

Everyone complains that a 4 banger Firebird is total junk, that the eninge sucks, etc. I owned one, and as far as performance, you're right, really none to be had. I only had one because my wife...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2004, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 695
Posted By ruiterman

Did you check the spark?

I hear a lot of talk about vapor lock. Did you check your spark after it dies and won't start?

It is either fuel or spark. Hard to figure out what the problem is if you don't know which of these...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2004, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By ruiterman

BTW, the injector information on the megasquirt...

BTW, the injector information on the megasquirt website is found by using the link on the left called "Injectors and Fuel Supply".

http://www.megasquirt.info/index.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2004, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By ruiterman

It is definatly possible to have your injectors...

It is definatly possible to have your injectors too large. This usually causes a problem with idle.

As for sizing the injectors, I found this equation at a DIY-efi web site that claims to be a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,984
Posted By ruiterman

I not only drove one, but I actually owned one. ...

I not only drove one, but I actually owned one. Oops, did I admit that...

Actually I only owned it because my wife had it when we met. She was obviously not into performance and just wanted a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2004, 10:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By ruiterman

You should be able to get a quick reading on this...

You should be able to get a quick reading on this by using the vent or heat setting on heat controls, or turn it to off. If this "fixes" the problem, then it is quite likely freon.

I feel your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2004, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By ruiterman

Low on Freon???

My car does this too. As near as I can tell, the cause is that it is low on freon in the a/c system. This is probably bad. If the situation is not taken care of, the compressor could be damaged,...
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