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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 29,821
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: finally alstons and bmr subframe installed with pics

Sorry, going to necro this thread again - anyone have pics of both the Heidts and BMRs installed? F@*king Photobucket ruined yet another thread it seems.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Nice, I kinda figured it would be that much steeper. I wonder what happened with mine if that's the stock 4th gen angle.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Hahaha, man I just never caught on lol. The pattern of the grime on the top of mine I always assumed was rust / oxidation lol. Thought the there was the plastic liner then a layer of sheet metal....
Forum: Members Camaros
05-04-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 39,352
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: REAL Pictures of the NEW INTRO's!

Man, photobucket has to be one of the most evil organizations on the planet.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-04-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 13,091
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: '88 Camaro Sport Coupe 2.8L V6 to Ram Jet 350

Wow, great job and project capture thread! Very clean!
I am working on finishing up the LS1 tank swap as well and was struggling with how to mount that 4th gen fuel neck bracket. Did you unbolt the...
Forum: TPI
05-04-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Oh wow, thanks Scooter. It looks like he unbolted the wheel well sheet metal (had no clue that unbolted) and drilled through a couple layers of the sheet metal below it? Interesting, I'll shoot him a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-02-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,939
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Q about Founders strut mounts

What kind of camber angles are you guys able to get at stock height?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-01-2018, 04:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 209,972
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: How to: Tighten tilt steering w/pictures

Hello, I am having some column issues as well, but I'm not quite sure if what I'm experiencing is the same to what you guys are. There isn't really slop in the column as described, but there are...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Posted the video 2 posts above, was your hole around that same area where my filler neck bracket was resting in the video above (behind the sheet metal lip)? Or was it nearer the lip? Or did you have...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2018, 02:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Also as an update to the main fuel line fittings, the Racetronix piece I discussed before won't work as it's meant for tubing on one end. So unless I get a custom piece of rubber hosing made up...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2018, 02:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

So with the tank in, I really wasn't able to get a good view of the area near the filler neck bolt hole from below the car due to the small clearance between the body and tank. I did find some video...
Forum: TPI
04-26-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

The way i wrote that probably isn't very clear - so far as I can tell, my car doesn't have any of that. It'll probably be easier if I post some pictures tomorrow with what that area of the body looks...
Forum: TPI
04-25-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

When I was installing the tank, I had my hopes up that there would be a bracket there as you had mentioned, but was let down lol. It's pretty much smooth sheet metal with a slight ridge running...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-25-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 74,694
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts

Do you have any astro shafts with the dampers on them?
Forum: TPI
04-16-2018, 04:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

As an update:
The tank is in the car and worked great for about 2 and a half days. The pump has since gone bad (only holding 30 PSI while running and holding no pressure when just priming or shut...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Old tank is now out, just want to confirm for wiring with the new tank, about to solder on the old plug onto the new tank - did you guys just wire the sender and pump grounds together to the single...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Updated first post with more parts and current status
Forum: TPI
04-04-2018, 04:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Sorry Scooter, I missed this post. The clean filtered air venting out of the car is from the pressure inside the system being greater than atmosphere. Anytime that happens (filling up the tank with...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2018, 04:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

The can is pretty free flowing. Here's a video showing what I mean - have the can off the gas tank as i prepare to clean the tank up. Not the best videographer, but the video at least conveys the...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Rob, I probably should have drawn that arrow bidirectional, as you're right, it is also letting in air when the purge valve is open, but it is also most certainly is letting air out (most of the time...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

It's also vented to make sure the system free flows when the engine applies a vacuum and is drawing vapor into the combustion chamber to burn. Think open straw vs blocked straw.
Forum: TPI
04-02-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

It's vented to mainly keep the tank near atmospheric pressure. There is also a valve in the tank itself to make sure that too much pressure or vacuum doesn't build up, but that valve is a backup and...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Scooter, watch the video I posted above. The solenoid is venting filtered clean air to atmosphere via the solenoid, not fuel vapor / hydrocarbons. The side that pulls to the engine when the purge...
Forum: TPI
04-01-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

I also found a great video that goes into great detail on the evap systems of OBDII vehicles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ClmBASUco

The vent solenoid on the charcoal can is basically open...
Forum: TPI
04-01-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Thank you for the responses, they are helping quite a bit. I've recevied all the parts I listed above on Friday and have been inspecting things to refine the plan ahead. Hawk's was kind enough to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 166,641
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: LS1 fuel tank (Plastic 99-02 style)

OK, so looking for more clarification about the GTO vs Camaro charcoal can. From what I understand, the solenoid vent on the Camaro can opens to vent to atmosphere sometimes, and stays closed at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2018, 05:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

So upon making a parts list and pricing it, it seems I've found justification to do my long awaited 4th gen tank swap instead, and even save some dough. I've started a new thread here for it - Please...
Forum: TPI
03-23-2018, 04:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,594
Posted By 91Z-28-350

99-02 Plastic LS1 Fuel tank in a TPI, project capture thread

Note: this first post in this thread is a work in progress. If you revisit this page and this first post continuously changes, you aren't going crazy - it's an edit in progress. Just trying to have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

As an update, looks like there are other issues with the Dorman tank in addition to the threads that are keeping me from passing. Current plan is to find an OEM tank and put that in.
Any good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 1991 Firebird Failed AZ Emissions Fuel Pressure Test

For now it's back to being my daily transportation. That is something I need to look into for sure though once I get another car.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: 1991 Firebird Failed AZ Emissions Fuel Pressure Test

Did you ever diagnose what part of the evap system made you fail? Trying to get mine registered for the first time in Phoenix and car is passing everything except the evap pressure test.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

That's a good point on the station using aftermarket parts. Might have to just try a different station first before the money starts piling up at fixing such a stupid nit picky thing from an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

I wish AZ did that, they make every car after 1967 emissions test inside of Phoenix. Didn't have to worry about it before because I was out of the city, no such luck anymore though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

Thanks Bob, that's great advice for the long run. I'll give that a try. Unfortunately it won't do much for the problem of passing emissions. They have their own plastic caps at the testing station...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

Unfortunately the tank was put in 5 years ago and I no longer have the original tank to swap the original threads / neck. This is the first time I've had to emissions test the car in Az and it passes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

It does this with both the cap that came on my car originally (from 1991) as well as a brand new one I bought from the dealer. It's definitely the tank.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Anyway to modify fuel tank neck threading?

Hello folks, a while back I replaced my fuel tank with a Dorman tank from Summit which never came with a fuel cap. They insist the stock cap is supposed to fit but it doesn't (barely threads in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2018, 01:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 199
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: No engine start

So both banks had injector pulse and the new fuel relay didn't do anything... put the old relay back on and cranked it about another dozen times and it started up and runs smoothly. I'm at a an even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 199
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: No engine start

I just went to O'Reilly and bought a new fuel pump relay, not sure if that is going to help anything but it was fairly cheap. I think i found a video on how to check the injector pulse... Will see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 199
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Re: No engine start

Only fires with starter fluid and turning the ignition to the crank position, yeah. Otherwise, the starter just turns the motor until I get tired of hearing it not start lol.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 199
Posted By 91Z-28-350

No engine start

Hello, I'm trying to chase down a problem with my 91 Z-28 not starting.
The car just cranks and cranks and cranks with no start-up.
The fuel pump turns on and pressurizes the lines to 45 psi at...
Forum: Car Audio
10-16-2000, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,008
Posted By 91Z-28-350

What companies make good alternators for high wattage stereo systems?

Who do you recommend or use for a stereo system that eventually will be pushing 1900 watts, and about what price range do they fall in?
Forum: Car Audio
10-16-2000, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 648
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Right now I've got a sony head unit and cd...

Right now I've got a sony head unit and cd changer, and it's awesome stuff. The only thing I've seen that I've liked better is Nakamichi, but thats real expensive stuff. Anyways, your wise to stay...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-08-2000, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By 91Z-28-350

does anyone know how to remove locking lugnuts?

Does anyone know how to remove locking lugnuts besides using a chisel?
Forum: Car Audio
10-01-2000, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By 91Z-28-350

buy some dynomat, not but, sorry

buy some dynomat, not but, sorry
Forum: Car Audio
10-01-2000, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By 91Z-28-350

I've got the 3-way kappas in my camaro and I...

I've got the 3-way kappas in my camaro and I think they're AWESOME, though expect to but some dynomat, because you get a lot of rattling around that area. Awesome highs, and impressive base.
Forum: Car Audio
09-25-2000, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By 91Z-28-350

thanx!

thanx!
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2000, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Which do you think will hit harder?

Which do you think will hit harder: 2x12s, or 3x10s?
Forum: Car Audio
09-21-2000, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 444
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Does facing them downward change any...

Does facing them downward change any characteristics of the the sound of the subs?(ie. does it sound muffled, ect)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2000, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By 91Z-28-350

Spark plug trouble

I have a 91s w/ a 350, and have successfully changed 6 of the spark plugs, but have not been able to get to the last 2 on the passenger side. I've been trying to wrestle my hand back there for the...
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