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Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Holley Fuel Inlet Fitting

What is everyone using for the fuel inlet fitting on Holley single- feed carbs under a drop base air cleaner?

I have a basic 350 in my 92 with a stock Qjet intake manifold, Holley 4160 single...
Forum: Body
11-18-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,612
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Custom Reverse Hood

Sorry for the late replies to some of these posts. I'm not on here much anymore due to a bunch of different factors.

I didn't cut any holes in the fender wells for clearance. I just took a body...
Forum: Body
11-18-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,612
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Custom Reverse Hood

I have no clearance issues with a carb'd 350 with the stock electric radiator fan and shroud. I'm not sure how much bigger an LS is, so I can't accurately comment on that. Definitely isn't room for...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: V6 to a V8

The T5 is not the strongest, true. But just like glass, if you treat it right, it will last a long time. I've had no problems with a V6 T5 behind my 350(yet). But, I don't abuse it. The gear ratios...
Forum: Body
10-24-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Vented fenders

Neither set of vents would be functional without some modifications to the car. The vents Sickness used were from a late 2nd gen Camaro. I've thought about adding them to mine as well, love the look....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-10-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 628
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: WC T5 same for TBI & TPI?

Yes, it will bolt right up. It may have slightly different gear ratios in it, but it will still work. And while that car would have come from the factory with the WC trans, there is no guarantee that...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-04-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,352
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

Mine came in a kit from Protocol Performance. I thought the solenoids were from Autoloc, as they look identical to pics I've seen, but I could be wrong. It's also possible that Autoloc changed the...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-04-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,352
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

Been following this off and on, looking great so far!

This is probably too late for you, but wanted to post it for others. When I rewired my interior, instead of taping the new harness while...
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Front calipers sticking

Both front and rear calipers should expel the same amount of fluid when bleeding. The proportioning valve is the aluminum block right under the master cylinder. I don't think an incorrectly bled...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-28-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 458
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: HELP WITH T5

Pull the Trans out and measure the input shaft length. I had to trim about a 1/4" off the front of mine to get it to bolt up. And I'll second what Sofa said about not using the bolts to pull the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: "Budget" 350 build

New heads and intake. Those heads are terrible. Pick up set of used vortecs and the intake to go with it if you want to stay "budget". Aftermarket heads if not. If it was me, I'd swap the cam too...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-27-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Ready to throw in the towel

Should have mentioned this in my last post. My dad still has his first car, a 67 Corvette vert. It's sat parked in his garage for the last 30 years. He parked it after the fuel tank started leaking,...
Forum: Brakes
08-27-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Front calipers sticking

Stock calipers are dirt cheap. $20 each at my local Autozone. I know they generally don't go bad, but since you said it's both fronts and the rears are cool, I'd look at the proportioning valve. It...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 426
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: T5 help

Stock replacement should be fine as Sofa suggested. I'd add a flywheel to the list too. Yours is probably burnt.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-25-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 426
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: T5 help

Pressure plate is worn out, or not strong enough.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-25-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Ready to throw in the towel

I'm also in the "keep it" group. If you ask any gear head what their one regret is when it comes to cars, almost every one of them will say that it was selling their first car. I had an 89 Daytona...
Forum: Body
08-18-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Does anyone know what type of data plate went here?

I've seen some Camaros in the yards around me with a plate attached there. It just has a 4 or 5 digit code stamped on the plate. I never knew what it meant though. Last time I was at the yard, I ran...
Forum: Body
08-15-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Need idea on creating a temporary blasting stand

What we did while restoring my buddy's 69 RS was stand it up on the rear bumper. We stripped the body completely, even removed the front subframe, then put a couple of old truck tires(no rims)on the...
Forum: Interior
08-14-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,719
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Interest in Prelude seat install writeup?

They look great! I definitely need to find me some. One question though, what is the lever for on the side, about shoulder height? Does it tilt the headrest?
Forum: Body
08-12-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,220
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Engine Bay Prep Questions

Here is the link to my thread on shaving the bumps on the wheel wells. Tibo also has some good info in his build thread, as already mentioned. There is also some good info in the build thread by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,080
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Lift points, car lift

I would never put a lift, jack, jack stand, etc under the pinch welds of a car. ESPECIALLY if you live in an area where cars rust easily. I've seen too many cases of bent pinch welds, or the floor...
Forum: Interior
08-06-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,719
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Interest in Prelude seat install writeup?

Thanks. The first pair of seats I swapped in were from an 84 Scamp, and they looked good and were comfortable, but had no side bolstering and I could only slide them a few inches because they hit the...
Forum: Interior
08-05-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,719
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Interest in Prelude seat install writeup?

How is the fit of the seats in the car? Any interference with the center console or seat belt mount? The brackets look easy enough to make if that is all it takes.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,413
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: $300 to install subframe connectors?

While that price isn't too bad, you can easily pick up good used welder for that or less. I paid $125 for my 110v Craftsman MIG at a garage sale years ago and it came with everything I needed to...
Forum: Body
08-01-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: rebuilding a wrecked 3rd gen

That's exactly what I did to fix my Camaro after I bought it. If you look at my profile pic, you can see how the car looked when I hauled it home. Removed the core support, and cut off the driver's...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,435
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: FYI on installing SouthBay (or perhaps any) Injectors

We have an acronym at work for when people continuously try to do something and it doesn't work - RTFM. Stands for Read The F*****G Manual.:lol: Works every time.
Forum: Interior
08-01-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,719
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Interest in Prelude seat install writeup?

Never been in a Prelude, even though I've known people who had them. From the pics on Google, they look nice. I'd be interested to see it as there's a few of them at the local yards I could pull...
Forum: History / Originality
07-29-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,897
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Keep it stock or make it custom

I went through this same debate when looking for a toy/project car. If I had found one in great shape with all the options and features I wanted, or was a low production number car, I would have kept...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,980
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: V6 T5 to V8 clutch

I'm using the clutch disc from an early 80's S10 V6, I forget the diameter now but I think it's around 9-5/8" or so. Standard Camaro V8 pressure plate and flywheel. My T5 wa original to my 92, and...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Tbi to carb full swap issues

Holley's web site has rebuild instructions you can download for free. Get the ones for your carb and they will show you how to remove them. They may just need cleaning.
Forum: Body
07-26-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Need Help With Surface Rust Localized Repairs

Remove the inner fender liner. There are 2 nuts back there, 11mm or 7/16" wrench to get them off. Be careful because they are thin "speed nuts" that cut their own threads into the soft metal stud...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Tbi to carb full swap issues

Disconnect the rod from the vacuum diaphragm and try opening them again. If the move easily, your problem is in the vacuum diaphragm assembly(sticking, or massive spring). If they are still hard to...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Tbi to carb full swap issues

I'd agree with dropping fuel pressure. 6 psi should be more than enough. The vacuum secondaries should open easily by hand. Sounds like they might be sticking. I'd also recommend putting a vacuum...
Forum: TBI
07-21-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Tbi fuel injector pigtail

As long as the wires are still flexible, don't feel brittle, and the insulation isn't bubbled or melted, they're probably fine. If you need to replace them, I'd trace them back 5-6" and cut them....
Forum: Convertibles
07-21-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Spoiler door extension

If I had to guess, I'd say the pieces by the tail lights were their solution to covering the holes in the quarter panels for the regular lip spoiler. Cheaper and easier than welding the holes and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-20-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Has anyone shaved their battery trays?

I remember posting in your thread. Just glad I was able to help!
Forum: V6
07-19-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Unidentified Car Part, V6 3.1 - with Pic

:yup:
Forum: Car Audio
07-18-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 975
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: is this original or part of the P.O's audio system?

While I have no idea what is bolted behind your kick panel, I can say for sure that none of the rest is original.
Forum: Electronics
07-18-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Complete SIR removal

While PA does require annual safety inspections, there is no part that states the airbag must be in place to pass. The airbag only has to be there if sold by a dealer. Private sales do not require...
Forum: Electronics
07-18-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Complete SIR removal

I've done this recently in my Camaro. I don't think it's safe to say the "every" yellow connector is for the SIR system. I think there were some othe colors used too. I used my factory shop manual to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-18-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Has anyone shaved their battery trays?

I've done mine as well. Passenger side only though, as I haven't decided yet if I want to relocate the battery or not. You can see it in my thread on smoothing the wheel wells.
Forum: Body
07-16-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,745
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Removing studs from spoiler

You might be able to put 2 nuts on the stud and lock them together. Then use the "bottom" one(closest to spoiler) to turn the stud out.
Forum: Body
07-12-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,638
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: what are you using your ashtray for

I fitted a piece of plastic and have switches in there for the amp kill(for when the kids are in the back seat), fog lights, horn(stick or Dixie, like the General Lee), extra interior lights, and...
Forum: Cooling
07-12-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,582
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: How do you feel about coolant that works with dexcool and old stuff

Afaik, only Dexcool is orange. I could be wrong though. I've used green coolant that says its compatible with either, never had a problem. But then I haven't mixed it with Dexcool either, only used...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
07-08-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 607
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Need locking lug nut key

My very first car had one locking lug nut on each wheel, but no key in the car. I tried hammering a socket on, but it cracked. I ended up using a cold chisel, aimed at the edge of the nut to back...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,649
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: S10 differential and gears swap into a 92?

As biggearhead mentioned, don't use the posi carrier from the S10. You can use the ring & pinion though. I'm currently running a set of 3.73 gears from an early 90's S10 in a 4thgen Firebird rear on...
Forum: Cooling
07-02-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,246
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Clutch fan with serpentine system?

My 03 S10 with the 4.3 V6 has a serp belt with clutch fan. Lots of users on the S10 forums ditch the clutch fan setup for an electric one.
Forum: Interior
07-01-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,775
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Red carpet in a black interior?

I'm in the process of doing almost the same thing. Carpet, door sills, kick panels, and lower sail panels in red, everything above that in black. I'll be making custom door panels with red on bottom,...
Forum: V6
06-29-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Serpentine Belt size for AC, Air pump, power steering DELETE.

You would have to swap water pumps to use a Vbelt setup IIRC. But a Vbelt setup would be the easiest way to it
Forum: History / Originality
06-29-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 932
Posted By 92RS_Ttop

Re: Classic 80s muscle street race

Anyone else notice what looks like a STB in front of the air cleaner, under the intake hoses?
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