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Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,373
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: l69 really awful mileage

I have a VERY hard time believing that ANYONE with a carbureted V8 is actually getting 18-19mpg AROUND TOWN. I have a bone stock 305 with a rather lean running CCC qjet and 2.73 gears and my winter...
Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Removing flapper from primaries..?

Its called a choke. And when the car is warm the blade stays vertical anyways. So like Aperion said - inconsequential increase.
Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: first drive of cold days, terrible mpg

If your concerned about MPG the ONLY way to measure is to fill the tank till the pump stops, drive around a few days, fill it up again, and divide miles drive by fuel used. My fuel guage reads 3/4...
Forum: Carburetors
12-30-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,077
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: High idle after choke opens

If I'm not mistaken fast idle is pretty high on these cars. Mine will slowly creep up to 2k when its warming up unless I tap the gas to kick the idle down. Runs like a CHAMP otherwise and starts...
Forum: Carburetors
12-30-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Miles Per Tank?

If you gotta PUMP the gas for the car to start - the carb isnt setup right. At the very MOST you should only need 2 presses of the gas pedal to start a COOOOLD engine (like dead of Chicagoland winter...
Forum: Brakes
12-30-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: brakes squeak applied

Shot in the dark with the info you gave you need a brake job and a TV cable. Thats where I would start.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: i started the car by sparkin the starter but now qont idle

VATS caused it to run poorly? Interesting I wouldn't have thought of that....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Just Bought A 85 Z28!

Unless its some misc body clips or components I've always had good luck finding parts for my 87 sport coupe at parts stores. Hell, maybe more luck than the dealer since a majority of the stuff is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,566
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 1984 z28 H.O.

Your not kidding. By the time my fans come on (235* according to my Tech1) my temp guage is pegged up top. But the car NEVER actually overheats and the ONLY time it'll get to 235 is if it idles for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,277
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: camaro has no heat

Does the fan not come on or do you just not get heat.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: How Well Does Your Rear Defroster Work?

My defroster draws a ton of amperage and makes the belt squeal like a BITCH - and it doesnt even work that well. I'm confident theres a problem though since mine was hit pretty hard in both rear...
Forum: Carburetors
12-12-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: carb trouble!! Qjet strikes AGAIN!!! please help..

You REALLY need to separate those lines I went crosseyed trying to read your post



Sure did. Last year for F bodys
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 305 feels like a dog

Heads, cam, gears, and converter (if auto) will more than likely make you a happy camper.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,441
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: How muich HP can I gain off my LG4??

Id yank off the open air cleaner and find a dual snorkel so your not taking in so much hot underhood air. Just my $0.02. And possibly consider selling the Performer intake because as far as my...
Forum: Carburetors
10-11-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: carb stupid

Sucks to hear man. Has the carb ever been rebuilt? May be time for a reputable carb shop (if there are any more!) to rebuild that bad boy.
Forum: Carburetors
10-02-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 305 idles good drives good, backfire wot

I'd take it back to the mechanic down the road if you payed him to do the work.


If not, what kind of carburetor is on it. Edelbrock? or was that just the intake.
Forum: Exhaust
09-05-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 231,098
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 4 reasons why you should remove the AIR (smog) pump

This thread makes no sense. The info in it makes no sense, and I'm still trying to figure out why it was even posted. If I were you I'd look into how the AIR system actually works and what it...
Forum: Carburetors
05-31-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 889
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Help, having a carb issue with my 84 L69 Powered T/A

I spent 20 minutes straight cleaning my carb body parts and the tech helping me said on a scale of 1-10 I had it at about a 2. Clean clean clean and blow them passages out.

BTW near the end, Qjet...
Forum: Carburetors
05-30-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Torque convertor lockup, primary fan?

Oh so its on the power side. Ok thanks I thought it grounded it.
Forum: Carburetors
05-26-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Torque convertor lockup, primary fan?

If the factory wiring is still in tact (or partially) the brake pedal grounds the TCC so it shouldn't be an issue. The only issue would be the converter locking to soon which would make the car feel...
Forum: Carburetors
05-22-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: qjet carb help

The secondaries at the base of the carb should, but not until your like over 1/2 way throttle rotation (and as Five7Kid says, the air valves on top do not open based on linkage rotation). Secondary...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,575
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 1987 z28 lg4/m5 surging issues

I don't want to make any assumptions but it sounds like you may need a more experienced helping hand. The carb issues sound like bad rebuilds or adjustments, intake gaskets are problematic on ALL GM...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,988
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Going back to CCC

Yea wouldn't hurt to see if its shorted internally at the ECM instead of prodding at the harness. Its definately 5v on the signal wire at the connector with it unplugged. I'll check it at the ECM....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 83 305 4bb no start

Can you physically spin the engine over? Start yankin belts off too I've seen locked up alternators cause a no crank.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-19-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 73,306
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Why swap in LS1 instead of modifying L98

Well, both engines both make good torque, with the LS1 having the upper hand.... So what was your point? (sorry if I keep the momentum going in an otherwise useless comment).
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,575
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 1987 z28 lg4/m5 surging issues

Well personally I don't agree with that but do what makes you happy. People are just afraid of Q jets because they don't know anything about them. I'll take the carb and diz if your trashin em. :-)
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: qjet carb help

For the smell it is possible that now that its running richer you notice it.

I'm not sure how to check if the secondary butterfies are actually opening up, but you can check your air valve...
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,575
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 1987 z28 lg4/m5 surging issues

Don't hate the carb, hate the guys that tried to tune it and failed.

I'd listen to the above posts about the choke also check for vacuum leaks and make sure its timed right. My 87 LG4 auto is...
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,153
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Holley 670 Street Avenger VS Stock CC QJet?

You're running it already :-P
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: qjet carb help

Does it have a cat on it? I was told by an older tech if I put a newer universal cat on my car after I got it running right I'd get a sulfur smell. Dunno if that holds any water but its what I was...
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,988
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Going back to CCC

Unplugged it reads 5V (5.1 or 5.01 to be exact, cant remember which but its 5 and some change) on the Tech 1. Reference voltage and signal seem to be identical and I would not leave it past the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,988
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Going back to CCC

Small update, I started messing with the IAB, turning it in bit by bit and it didnt seem to do much of anything. I was tempted to start pulling the mixture screws out when I noticed on the TECH1 my...
Forum: Carburetors
05-17-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,988
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Going back to CCC

Right on, at this point I figure its running too lean at the carb and the 02 sensor is trying to compensate but can't. Thanks for the response my little bro is borrowing it right now (I told him to...
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,988
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Going back to CCC

It does go into closed loop. So should I start with the IAB and see if dwell will start moving? With the air cleaner off all vacuum ports plugged I got some cross counts but back on it stayed rich....
Forum: Carburetors
05-12-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,988
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Going back to CCC

Ok so I FIIIIIINALLY got my E4ME rebuild, got an 02 sensor bung welded in, did intake gaskets, and dropped in the correct remote mount distributor and coil. Fired it up, timed it, runs pretty damn...
Forum: Carburetors
05-06-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Is this guy for real???

Back when fuel injection first came they'd tell customers to put the key in the ignition, roll the window down, get out of the car, reach in, and start it.
Forum: Carburetors
04-26-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Is this guy for real???

You have to hit the gas once to close the choke and once or twice more to squirt some fuel in if its cold.
Forum: Carburetors
04-25-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 1984 TA, possibly running too rich?

If your having issues at bogging initially at wot I would start with making sure the secondaries' air valve spring tension is set properly (search air valve spring you should find a thread or sticky...
Forum: Carburetors
04-25-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: What gas should I use for my lg4

^^ LMAO - smells better than 87 if you have no cat(s)!
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: What gas should I use for my lg4

If its a stock car (or you have some SUPER nasty carbon built up on your pistons effectively increasing compression), anything other than 87 is a waste of money.
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Cable going to transmission

When you're done, if its adjusted right, the cars gonna shift SO much better. At least mine did. An LG4 that wont shift until 3000 rpm is bad news for me and all those around lol.

Oh, and I dunno...
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: nightmare 1992 camaro 305 tbi

It may not help a ton but are there any trouble codes in the ECM? As far as shutting down after getting warm PZ0R is onto something. I'd replace the ECM coolant sensor (on the thermostat housing,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-24-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,130
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Post pics of your factory look 3rd gen

Sorry to not post a pic, but I LOVE this thread. I am totally an OEM exterior kinda guy. Keep em comin, I'll post mine if I ever get the bodywork done on it. Lets see some Sport Coupes!!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-24-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 28,483
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: April COTM ** WINNER **

Dude thats one of the sickest looking 3rd gens I've seen! Keep up the good work! Maybe a late 4th gen IPC swap in the future? (dunno if thats even possible but it would add a lot IMO).
Forum: Body
02-14-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,295
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Worth removing oil/dirt coating under car?

I vote no on the sealing. Its almost IMPOSSIBLE to get ALL of the dirt, grime, salt, etc off a car - The sealer will more than likely keep anything that you missed IN, keeping it from being rinsed...
Forum: Body
02-14-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,636
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Air Con or Not?

The big hole in the bulkhead means it had A/C as far as Im concerned. If not I can't imagine why there would be a big hole there. The heater core hoses route to behind the engine, not to that part of...
Forum: Exhaust
02-01-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,300
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Flowmaster Haters???

Oh - I must not know a damn thing about engines since I have an LG4. Well, I guess I'll stay out of this one then. If we're talking about exhaust scavenging and mufflers in the same sentence I guess...
Forum: Exhaust
02-01-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,477
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: 305 Exhaust manifold vs 350 any Difference?

Maybe he meant TPI? If so there have been a few threads about exhaust manifold difference I'd search it out.
Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,827
Posted By Camaro305SB

Re: Quadrajet 305

Well to be fair I think its more important that the technician knows how to properly service the carburetor rather than knowing every single little detail about it (not knowing exact CFM is not going...
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