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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Pump to Filter line

Yeah I took the two pieces to a local shop, and they quoted me almost $200 to make it.

So you think if I just chop off the hard line on either side of the rubber, and replace the middle with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By malcom2073

Pump to Filter line

This is on an 88 Camaro, 305 TBI.

I was in the process of removing my tank to replace the fuel pump, and I wound up damaging the rubber crimped to steel supply line that goes from the fuel pump...
Forum: Exhaust
10-30-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Cheap Exhaust

I wound up just going for the $180 kit from dynomax. I had it on the car previously with the old engine but it got chopped up when it was removed. Two day free shipping from jegs later, and I should...
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Cheap Exhaust

Sorry its the Holley tpi, stealth ram. But yeah Im trying to get the car running so i dont have to get rid of it. Ive been out of money on this project for the past year unfortunately, hence the...
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Cheap Exhaust

That is about the cheapest i can find, the biggest requirement is not having to pay to have it towed to a shop for welding. Do you know of cheaper options?
Forum: Exhaust
10-17-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Posted By malcom2073

Cheap Exhaust

So I'm looking to stick a cheap-as-possible exhaust on just to get my car running, I have nothing at the moment. It's a mild 383 fuel injected with TPI, with angle plug heads and no AIR/emissions...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-07-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Tablet based tuning

I have a convertible laptop (touch flip-screen kind), that I've been working on getting set up to use for tuning my car. I currently have open source ECU tuning software written for an aftermarket...
Forum: North East Region
11-09-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By malcom2073

Re: VIN tag rusted badly

Is the one on the door still visible? If it is, then that's an acceptable alternative for inspections/etc.

PA form MV-41 has (among other things) a section for "Application for state replacement...
Forum: North East Region
11-07-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By malcom2073

Megasquirt help in south central PA

I have a 1987 Camaro with a 383 in it which has been wired for megasquirt control. I've managed to get the thing idling barely, but that's about as far as I've been able to get with tuning the thing....
Forum: Members Camaros
05-05-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 88 Camaro, my second!

So I've replaced the power steering pump, water pump, ignition module, spark plugs/wires, cap and rotor, intake (broke a thermostat bolt off in it), and top and bottom coolant hoses.

Just found...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-02-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,476
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Ebay vendor Rohnaz - don't buy from him

Maybe you and I have different definitions of what "MINT" means. Typically if an item is "MINT" in my mind, it does not need to be re-chromed, repainted, or in any other way restored.

Would you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-29-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By malcom2073

Re: T-5 to a T-56

I keep reading on these forums that you have to replace the thirdgen pedals, master, and slave with the matching pedals, master, and slave that go along with the T56, is that not true? That's the...
Forum: Body
01-28-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Hood wont open! needs more anti-freeze before it gets really cold out.

If it makes a popping sound like it's releasing, but it's not... perhaps it's misaligned? Mine used to do this before I realigned it, and I had to pull up on the BACK of the hood, near the windshield...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,723
Posted By malcom2073

Re: PLEASE HELP! My car dies when I hit the gas.

Check all your ground wires. I remember when I did my engine swap, I got everything wired up, and went to go for a test drive. It would run, and every time I would hit the gas it would die, and then...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-25-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Stealth Ram intake, two MAF tpi engine wiring harnesses

Ah, sorry I'm thinking of the late model Gen1 vs early model gen1, with different bolt angles aren't I?

Great deal though, hope it sells!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-25-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Stealth Ram intake, two MAF tpi engine wiring harnesses

Man, why do all the good deals come up when I'm broke! :( Want one of these for my second car.

Aren't the HSR intake center bolts milled to work with BOTH Vortec and gen1 heads?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 631
Posted By malcom2073

Re: sorry if this is a dumb question

If you replace the entire wiring harness, it should be fairly plug and play hardware wise. They use different ECU's, different wiring harnesses, and sometimes different sensors.
Forum: Body
01-23-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,257
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 84 trans am door sag

How did rust at the bottom of the door make it sag? And what do you mean "the door sag is really bad cuz the door trim"?

Perhaps some pics are in order?
Forum: Body
01-23-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,257
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 84 trans am door sag

Check the bottom hinge of the door, there should be a brass bushing as part of the hinge. It may be worn out or missing, and need to be replaced. I know mine popped out and it made the door sag an...
Forum: V6
01-23-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,363
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Worst Day Ever! Camaro Died.

If it won't start, it's either fuel or spark. As you've replaced everything but the fuel pump, I'd look at that first. Pull a plug after cranking, see if its wet, also crank it with a plug pulled and...
Forum: History / Originality
01-22-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,958
Posted By malcom2073

Re: ORIGINAL 14 MILE 1984 L69 Z-28...MUST SEE

Only 14 miles? Someone didn't get to enjoy it at all! :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 367
Posted By malcom2073

Re: determining CR

Sounds about right. If the online calculator you were using asked for head gasket thickness, and deck height in addition to all the normal bore/stroke stuff, I'd say it probably figured it about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Head gasket replacement

Restricted access, what is that link, and why is it restricted?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Head gasket replacement

Obviously you have to remove the intake, but you should also remove the pushrods before removing the head. Loosening the rockers enough to rotate them slightly will let you pull the pushrods out. I'm...
Forum: TPI
01-11-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,702
Posted By malcom2073

Re: TPI car wants to stall when giving some gas

Sounds like it might be a vacuum leak, and since you've just replaced all the vacuum lines before it started that'd be the first place I would look. Spray some carb cleaner (The flammable kind)...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-07-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 1982-92 camaro black buckets

With brackets? Power or not?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

I may attempt this, or welding a nut on it if I can get a buddy with a welder to bring it up. Heating up the intake won't cause it to warp will it? Will a large butane torch (the size of one of those...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-03-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 88 l03

Willing to part out? I need the intake
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-03-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,126
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Third gen parts cheap NJ

Are you willing to part out the engine? Looking for a TBI intake
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-03-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By malcom2073

Re: TBI unit and pod /w mods- 350 CFI injectors

Could you post some pics of the TBI intake?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

So I've tried heating with a torch and cooling with PB blaster, using vice grips, hitting it with a hammer, just can't seem to break that bolt loose. I guess the only other option is to grind it...
Forum: South East Region
01-03-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 592
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Thinking about selling my camaro

Something else to keep in mind, typically mods detract from the value of a car unless you find someone who is both into the mods you are, and trusts you explicitly to know you installed them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

PS done, water pump done, started in on the thermostat housing. Got one of the bolts out, there's not much of it left, it's mostly rusted away. The second bolt snapped off, so I'm stuck with it in my...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-03-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By malcom2073

Re: EBL shift light output current?

Typically automotive relays use between 50-100mA while active at 12VDC, measure the resistance across the coil of the stock relay and that will tell you how much current it can use....
Forum: TPI
01-01-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,928
Posted By malcom2073

Re: What engine wire loom / cover to use for TPI wiring?

I get mine from waytek wire:
http://www.waytekwire.com/products/1469/Corrugated-Loom/

A bit lower temp rating, only 125C, but super cheap and really easy to work with, not too stiff.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

Got it done! WHEW!.

That was a headache... got it all back together and noticed there was a weird whining noise...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwF8VkvJ8F4

I about cried, it sounded exactly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

Got it all apart. 3ft handle of a craftsman hydraulic jack on the end of a ratchet as a breaker bar was the way to go! :-D

I've been taking pictures as I disassemble, so I'll put them up here once...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

+2

After I get it apart, when I go to the store to pick up the new PS pump (which should arrive today), I'm going to get equivalent stainless bolts.

I like the idea of welding a normal nut on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

Aright so I got the pulley off, took a little bit of elbow grease in addition to the WD40, bit it's off!

Now I've encountered the three torx bolts that hold the power steering pump on. Couldn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By malcom2073

Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

So I bought my Camaro with the power steering pump leaking, I figured it would be an easy fix.

Boy was I wrong, it's NOTHING like it is on my 87. I'm about halfway into disassembly, already found...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-29-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 92 TBI part out/355/TH700R4/Tank/Pump/ECU/Headers/Axle/Brakes

If you're only asking $100 extra for the autoprom included, I might wind up just getting the whole package. Let me send a PM to RBob, and see what he says, I'll let you know. Thanks
Forum: Members Camaros
12-29-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 88 Camaro, my second!

Not a shop, just a garage where I work on my cars at.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-29-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 92 TBI part out/355/TH700R4/Tank/Pump/ECU/Headers/Axle/Brakes

Would you be willing to sell the ECU separate of the autoprom? I already have an ostrich+datalog cable.

Also, what ECU is it based off of, `8746? I have a `8063, in the process of trying to figure...
Forum: Electronics
12-27-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 843
Posted By malcom2073

Re: Car wont Start

Is your car an automatic? Try wiggling the shifter, shifting in and out of gear, and also try neutral. I've had the neutral/park sense go bad on other vehicles before.

Edit: Just read that link...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-27-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By malcom2073

Re: PIONEER head unit DEH-16

Is that plastic mount the proper one to mount it in a thirdgen 1.5DIN slot?
Forum: Members Camaros
12-27-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 88 Camaro, my second!

So I took it to the garage, checked it out, and everything seemed alright. Had to push the guide pin back into the drivers door since it was sagging, and so minor repairs on the drivers door handle,...
Forum: North East Region
12-25-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By malcom2073

Re: York pa area?

Hey, I'm about 20 minutes south of York, there's a club with a lot of people in the york/harrisburg area, https://www.facebook.com/groups/CAFEnthusiasts/
Forum: Members Camaros
12-21-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By malcom2073

Re: 88 Camaro, my second!

Power windows, locks, manual seat. I have the original window sticker, so it shows all the options and how much they cost which is pretty cool. The seat is actually broken so I have to replace it, it...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-21-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By malcom2073

88 Camaro, my second!

So last night I picked up an 88 Sport Coupe, hard top, manual transmission. Guy says it only has 88k miles, and he has all the original maintenance receipts back until 88, so I'm half inclined to...
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