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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By Titan85

Re: 92 305 TPI Crank, No Start

It turned out to be the ECM. It was throwing a code for system over voltage. After checking alternator output and voltage to the ECM, I found normal voltage. I figured that since I proved the code...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-10-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By Titan85

Visors and Cargo Cover

Hey, I am looking for a set or just the driver side sun visor for a light grey t-top car (interior from an 89 RS). I am also looking for a rear cargo cover.
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-01-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By Titan85

Bad Computer?

Well, I am having some issues with a 92 Z28 with the 5.0L. To start with, the passenger side fan comes on anytime the key is on. The check engine light will flicker as though the connection to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By Titan85

Re: 92 305 TPI Crank, No Start

I pulled the ECM ground wires off the engine, cleaned, and reconnected them. After cleaning the grounds, I no longer have the flickering check engine light and am able to flash the codes with no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By Titan85

Re: 92 305 TPI Crank, No Start

Unfortunately I do not have a noid light. I have fuel pressure, but I do not know the exact PSI. I got it to flash all the codes. It showed 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 43, 46, and 53. I get 4.43v from the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By Titan85

92 305 TPI Crank, No Start

Hey guys, I recently acquired a 1992 Z28 Convertible with the 305 TPI. It ran pretty bad when I picked it up. The cat is clogged up (blows black powder out). At first it would not idle, then it would...
Forum: TPI
10-06-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 305 Not Running Right

I would like to follow up on this since I see a lot of these threads that never seem to have a conclusion. I recently removed the distributor cap while searching for something that looked like it...
Forum: TPI
08-21-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 305 Not Running Right

I installed a new knock sensor and the car runs much better. It has not set any codes since I put the sensor in. The car still has no power off the line, but I am beginning to think this may be...
Forum: TPI
08-11-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 305 Not Running Right

I finally had some time to get the car out and do some testing. I tested the fuel pressure and it seemed good. I say seemed because the gauge I had to use wasn't in the best shape.

I started...
Forum: TPI
08-05-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 305 Not Running Right

I'll try unplugging the MAF the next time it starts running bad and see what happens. The TPS is at .54v closed and 4.7ish at WOT. I have stock injectors, which I believe are the 19lb on a 305. The...
Forum: TPI
08-02-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 305 Not Running Right

Yeah, I've been tossing around the idea of putting a 383 in it instead of sinking money into a 305 with barely 200 HP. However, my checkbook is against me...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 305 Not Running Right

I did some more testing and driving and found that the two codes that continually come back are 34 (MAF) and 43 (Electronic Spark Control fault). When code 34 is set, the car stumbles and either...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By Titan85

87 305 Not Running Right

Okay, last year I finally finished my 87 Camaro restoration project. The car has a 305 TPI out of an 88 Iroc (if the previous owner gave me the proper year information) and an automatic trans.
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Forum: Interior
06-20-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,102
Posted By Titan85

Re: My new ash tray switch panel

Looks great! Can't wait to see it installed.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-30-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 295
Posted By Titan85

Looking For Rocker Emblems

I am looking for a set of either gray Z28 or IROC-Z rocker emblems. Thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-30-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 366
Posted By Titan85

Re: parting out 1986 iroc-z--tpi

Are the rocker emblems in good shape? Also, how much for just the fog light mounting brackets?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-01-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 595
Posted By Titan85

Anyone Running Summit Legend Series?

I came across some wheels on summit that look similar to the American Racing Torque Thrust wheels. They look pretty good and the pricing seems good. Anyone have these on their car? I'm thinking about...
Forum: Body
02-21-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

I definitely try to avoid the rain and washing the car whenever possible. I put three coats of Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax on a few months after painting. It definitely seemed to help prevent...
Forum: Body
02-12-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Yeah, the junk yards are going through these cars fast. I went to many yards that told me, "we have one, but its pretty much stripped". I was lucky to have a family friend who has a yard with five...
Forum: Body
02-10-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Thanks! Black looks absolutely amazing...when its clean. I love the look of black, but slightly underestimated the amount of maintenance it takes to keep it looking good. Ive tried many many things,...
Forum: Body
02-08-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

The paint came out fantastic, after hours and hours of wet sanding and more hours of buffing. Getting rid of all the swirl marks was a killer. I ended up using Meguiars Swirl X with a microfiber...
Forum: Body
02-08-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Sorry for such a delay everyone! I am still around, I just totally forgot about posting updates about the car. I did finish it and get it back on the road in early October 2010! There are still some...
Forum: Body
08-19-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

I managed to get the car painted early Sunday morning. It came out pretty good, but it needs a little sanding and buffing still to make it look really good. The windshield went in yesterday so now...
Forum: Body
08-12-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Hello everyone! I know everyone probably thinks Im dead or gave up at this point, but this is not the case. Im alive and kicking and almost done with the car!

After nearly three years I am only...
Forum: Body
04-14-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,455
Posted By Titan85

Re: Anyone used rubberized undercoating?

I used it in the wheel wells of my car and liked it. It definitely kills noise, although my tests have only involved knocking on the metal since the car hasn't seen the road yet.

If you are...
Forum: Body
03-25-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Hey everyone, still not much to update about, unless installing a fuel pump cut off switch is update worthy :rolleyes:. I finally got a second job and have some possible side work coming in shortly...
Forum: Body
02-24-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Well, I have not given up! Its been some time since I have been able to work on the car though. Here is a short version of the story.

Back in September 09 I was really making progress on the car....
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,541
Posted By Titan85

Re: starting to do bodywork

You can sand the metal after with a higher grit such as 180 to get the swirl marks out, however it will take a long time without a DA
Forum: Body
11-26-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,541
Posted By Titan85

Re: starting to do bodywork

The best way I found to take a car to bare metal was with an air sander (the bigger the better) with around 40 grit paper on it. Once most of the paint is off, switch to 180 on a DA and you should be...
Forum: Car Audio
10-04-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 813
Posted By Titan85

Re: Antenna mount location?

It sounds like someone shaved it. That is what I did with mine. Just welded up the hole and put mud over it.
Forum: Body
09-29-2009, 06:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,276
Posted By Titan85

Re: Stumped On How To Paint

Yeah, I have heard of a lot of good results doing that. I plan to do the same.
Forum: Body
09-27-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,276
Posted By Titan85

Re: Stumped On How To Paint

You can paint the bumpers on the car, but you do not want them tight. If you have them tight, the clear coat will lay across the gap between the two panels. This will cause possible pealing or...
Forum: Body
09-21-2009, 06:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,276
Posted By Titan85

Re: Stumped On How To Paint

I am planning to have everything taped off and ready except for the drivers side so I can get the car in the booth. I am going to trailer it in so I can have most everything ready to go.

I am...
Forum: Body
09-20-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By Titan85

Re: On a scale of 1-10 what would you say????

Thats kinda taking it a little far. How do you know that all those things need replaced? He has not hit the rust areas with a grinder yet to see how deep the rust is. Bubbles in paint can just be...
Forum: Body
09-19-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By Titan85

Re: On a scale of 1-10 what would you say????

I give it a 4 overall. The only tricky part is that passenger door. Those dents are going to be very hard to get looking right because you can't get to the back side of them and they are on the body...
Forum: Body
09-19-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,276
Posted By Titan85

Re: Stumped On How To Paint

I was thinking about using that 3M foam tape a while back. Seems like it should work pretty good.

I would never have a car painted by macco :eek:. My family has a car painted by them almost two...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-18-2009, 06:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,295
Posted By Titan85

Re: Autozone SUCKS

If we are talking third generation camaros, thats 100% correct. If we are talking about if it was ever made, it was. They made them from 1960 through 1978 - 4.25 in (108 mm) bore and 3.58 in stroke...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-17-2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,295
Posted By Titan85

Re: Autozone SUCKS

I will never understand ASE certification in parts. Being ASE certified doesn't make you a professional or mean you know whats going on. I say that because of some of the people I know whom are ASE...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-16-2009, 06:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,295
Posted By Titan85

Re: Autozone SUCKS

Ah...autozone brakes. I never got any duralast brakes for my camaro, but when I had my Crown Vic, I got front pads from them. Went to put them on and they had the wrong clips to hold the pads on the...
Forum: Body
09-13-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,276
Posted By Titan85

Re: Stumped On How To Paint

That sounds like a good idea. I thought about doing that a while back but came to another problem. How do you get the jams to match up with the rest of the car? My concern was that there would be a...
Forum: Body
09-13-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,276
Posted By Titan85

Stumped On How To Paint

No, its not another thread asking how to paint a car or what to use :). My problem is that I am doing a complete color change and I can't figure out the best way to paint the car. What I mean by best...
Forum: Body
08-27-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,318
Posted By Titan85

Re: IROC-Z decals

I tend to agree there, but its one of those things that its a presonal preference. I have a 87 sport coup that I am almost done rebuilding. I plan to put the Z28 emblems on the rocker but put a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-26-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Titan85

Re: new spoiler and a new paint job

Paint can go anywhere from $200 (macco) to well over $6,000. Just remember that no matter what anyone tells you, there IS a huge difference in quality. A Macco job will last maybe a year and you run...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-23-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By Titan85

Re: WTB: Drivers Door (85-90)

Still on the search for a good door
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-27-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,705
Posted By Titan85

Re: Parting Out 85 IROC with 4th Gen Interior!

Willing to let the drivers door go? If so, hows the rust situation on it?
Forum: Body
07-15-2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

I am now moving into the paint prep stage (yes, for the second time :(). I originally used Nason Select Prime, which after becoming more educated, I found to be junk. It was a primer that uses a 1:1...
Forum: Body
07-15-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

Ok, I finally have some updates... a lot of them. Sorry I wasn't able to get anything up earlier, just been really busy. To start with, the quarter panel is now installed. It took every bit of a week...
Forum: Body
07-05-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
Posted By Titan85

Re: Best Way To Do Hood Stripes?

Thanks for all the replies guys. Finally getting a chance to respond now. I definitely want to do silver heritage edition stripes. I think the roof and deck lid stripes should be fairly strait...
Forum: Body
06-30-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
Posted By Titan85

Best Way To Do Hood Stripes?

I decided to paint some stripes on my car like the kind that were put on 92 Camaros. I found a bunch of kits with the stick on stripes, but I want to actually paint them since I am repainting the car...
Forum: Body
06-21-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,900
Posted By Titan85

Re: 87 Camaro Restoration Begins

The hole in the wheel well is all patched up now. I also got the seat belt mounts welded in while I was there.

I've spent the last week getting the old quarter off and the new one all ready to go....
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