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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-14-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,297
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Optima Batterys..

I have yellow tops that are lasting more than ten years. These cars are not driven daily or even weekly.

-Rich
Forum: Members Camaros
04-26-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 32,537
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Dark Green Grey Metallic 92 Rs

Bought mine new in '92. RS 305 5 speed, 16" wheels, in San Jose, CA. Still have window sticker....didn't see another this Color for some time.
Has almost 300k on the odometer now...many changes...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,010
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: T-5 Transmission, What not to do.

Don't bang second gear! I've blown synchs out of three WC T5's....swapped in a TKO and have never had to do anything to it.
Whenever it's out I toss in a new clutch, TO bearing and pilot.
RS...
Forum: Interior
07-26-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,582
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: 1991 Camaro RS Steering Wheel Swap

Replaced the airbag wheel twenty years ago with a used MOMO wheel I had...used their adapter. Removed all the yellow wire harness from the column when I did it. Still have all the old parts in a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,152
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Haynes manuals suck!!!

Haynes is better than nothing, but if you plan on keeping this car, it's well with the cost to get the factory manual. So much better than any of the generic alternatives...real details pertaining to...
Forum: Body
05-20-2019, 06:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Shipping an F Body

Shipped one '88 IROC and one '92 RS on an open carrier, one '72 RS/SS 350 enclosed, from Fremont, CA to Tallahassee, FL.
All arrived without any issues other than the pristine '92 dash pad that had...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Low oil pressure

Don't panic until you try a mechanical oil pressure gauge....which eliminates a flaky sender from the equation. I've had a "pucker moment" seeing low pressure a couple times before and it's been the...
Forum: Fabrication
04-18-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,278
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: T-top brace bar.

The guys here in Tallahassee, building new Trans Ams are making T-Top cars from the new 6th gen fbodys. They insert a thick chunk of billet aluminum, wrapped in carbon-fiber, in the altered...
Forum: Body
03-22-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,900
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Any such thing as good quality fiberglass hood?

Back in the 80's I had a Harwood lift-off L-88 hood on my '68 Camaro....nice fit and smooth, non-wavy gelcoat finish....local performane store I ordered it through even commented on how good it...
Forum: Body
12-06-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Taillight covers?

Used to have them on my '92....CA police hassled me all the time for 'em.
Some states don't allow them.

LED replacements for bulbs would probably make them bright enough to show through much...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-08-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,660
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Anyone using a TKO series 5-speed?

I swapped to a TKO in my '92 RS, I bought new (with kit from Forte's) back in the 90's, after blowing up two T-5's.
Older kit has some shortcomings, but at the time there weren't a lot of options....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-05-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Any aftermarket oil pressure gauge for 92 camaro?

I have Autometer Mechanical Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauges in my '92. Some don't like mechanical as they are a little more work to run the tube/capillary lines, but I trust them much more than...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: 92 Tbi loose steering

Check the idler arm....but take a look at how much slack there is between the steering wheel and the pitman at the box. Everything starts to loosen up a little after some mileage. Mine ended up being...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-08-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Twin Engine? AWD? Would it work?

In the 60's Tommy Ivo had a rail dragster that had two engines driving the front wheels and two engines driving the rears...Made a lotta smoke, but in a drag race environment, as the weight would...
Forum: Cooling
12-04-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,363
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Which water pump do you guys like?

I like the Stewarts also....have three on different vehicles. Be sure to get the matching Hi Flow Thermostat....


-Rich
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-20-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 25,381
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: frame crack by steering gear

Had to repair two Thirdgens that had frame cracks at the steering box mounting holes...
Welded in a 5/16" Steel Plate for reinforcement. Installed Wonderbars...no more issues.

-Rich
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,733
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: How Much Can A T5 Really Take?

Banging second gear regularly will take it out....scattered two WC T5's with street tires, from bangin' second.
Since I installed a TKO, abuse hasn't caused any troubles...

-Rich
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-13-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Screwed on a t-5

If you wanna put a TH350 in a 3rd gen you can do it with this adapter for the crossmember & torque arm:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-30299/

BTW, I blew up three '92 T5's behind a 305...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-11-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,075
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: t5 on a 350 tbi

I've been using the Centerforce Dual Friction since they came out.
Been happy with them.

Clutch kit:$279.95 at Summit
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTF-DF161056/

-Rich
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-09-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,075
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: t5 on a 350 tbi

Blew mine up twice behind the 305. (admittedly, I abused it, banging second gear daily)
When I put the 350 crate motor in, I upgraded to a TKO and never had another transmission problem.
-Rich
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,345
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: power steering return line loop needed?

Aeroquip Steel M18x1.5 to AN -06 #FCM2609
Aeroquip Steel M16x1.5 to AN -06 #FCM2608
One of each for the saginaw metric(1980+) steering box

At Summit:...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,345
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: power steering return line loop needed?

Aeroquip makes the metric o-ring adapters in steel, also steel AN fittings for use with teflon-lined high pressure steel braided tubing.
These are recommended for the high pressure side of power...
Forum: Cooling
06-01-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 808
Posted By RICH92RS350

88 IROC heater plumbing

OK, here's the deal: We bought an '88 IROC for my son, bought it from a friend of mine. Before we got the car, it was stolen and recovered. The thieves took off the supercharger, alternator, smog...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-15-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By RICH92RS350

Re: Where to buy a replacement bearing retainer?

try here:


http://www.drivetrain.com/borgwarnerT5.html

#301982, $78.62


You might find one for less at a local trans shop.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2006, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By RICH92RS350

Just went out & measured mine w/ digital caliper....

Just went out & measured mine w/ digital caliper.
Looks like my rear bar is actually 21mm. (front 34mm)
Didn't have such an accurate measuring device before.
Sorry if earlier post caused any...
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2006, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By RICH92RS350

I've had the SLP #30000 1-5/8" headers w/ AIR, 3"...

I've had the SLP #30000 1-5/8" headers w/ AIR, 3" CAT adapter & Install kit #30018. Went in fine. No trouble with the install, though I ended up not using much from the install kit, as I already...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2005, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Posted By RICH92RS350

If you plan on modifying your car in the future,...

If you plan on modifying your car in the future, I'd avoid Aamco.
They will void any warrantee if they think car is no longer stock.
I would change the burnt smelling tranny juice if I were you....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2005, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By RICH92RS350

There's just one part of the casting of the case...

There's just one part of the casting of the case that hangs lower than the crossmember. Crossmember is spaced down from the frame 3/4" to fit it in there.Drags on speed bumps if I take them too fast....
Forum: TBI
08-12-2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,525
Posted By RICH92RS350

I drive mine to work every day. Car has 249,000...

I drive mine to work every day. Car has 249,000 miles on it.
Three tanks a week.
Mods in sig.
-Rich-
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2005, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By RICH92RS350

...or buy a radiator hose drain that splices into...

...or buy a radiator hose drain that splices into the lower hose.
I'm using the straight Moroso unit with my Griffin 31x19".
Here are a few that Summit stocks.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,183
Posted By RICH92RS350

I've had the Moroso steel mounts on my 92 (upper,...

I've had the Moroso steel mounts on my 92 (upper, lower and transmission) for four years. You feel the engine/drivetrain vibration a little more, but for me, it's not unpleasant. I've run them on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-18-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By RICH92RS350

I'm running the Corvette wheels also. No...

I'm running the Corvette wheels also.
No clearance issues at all, with 2" adapters all around.
I did have to adjust the panhard bar to get the rear centered under the car, since my car's lowered....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-18-2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,253
Posted By RICH92RS350

I'm running the Corvette wheels also. I'm using...

I'm running the Corvette wheels also.
I'm using 275-40-17's front and 275-40-18's in the rear.
Tires are less expensive than I expected.
My car's lowered and they fit fine (with 2" adapters)....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-22-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By RICH92RS350

I bought mine from Forte's as well. Like...

I bought mine from Forte's as well.
Like brutalform said above, their kit includes a bellhousing to trans adapter, spacers for the crossmember, oil, backup light switch, driveshaft yoke (Ford C-6...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2005, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By RICH92RS350

I've been running the Moroso solid mounts (engine...

I've been running the Moroso solid mounts (engine and trans) for four years on the street. No problems. A little more vibration can be felt in your behind.
By the way, I'm running a 300 horse crate...
Forum: Exhaust
09-23-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By RICH92RS350

Speedee Muffler (3670 Thornton) has done 3" cats...

Speedee Muffler (3670 Thornton) has done 3" cats on two of my vehicles and the kid there does really nice work.
Reasonable rates too.

I have the SLP Headers w/ the air hooked up if you want to...
Forum: Northern California
09-15-2004, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,593
Posted By RICH92RS350

There are two rows of thirdgens at the pick&pull...

There are two rows of thirdgens at the pick&pull on Mowry in Fremont.
Take 880 to Mowry and head west...can't miss it.
-Rich-
Forum: TBI
07-30-2004, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,696
Posted By RICH92RS350

I have their throttle body and adjustable...

I have their throttle body and adjustable pressure regulator on my RS. Mine had a warped base that caused a vacuum leak. I was able to fix it easily enough (with a big block of steel wrapped in...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-13-2004, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By RICH92RS350

Randy's is great! My buddy that does a lot of...

Randy's is great!
My buddy that does a lot of rearend work swears by Randy's.
He doesn't go anywhere else.
-Rich-
Forum: Northern California
07-05-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 665
Posted By RICH92RS350

I lived in Sparks for the first 20 years of my...

I lived in Sparks for the first 20 years of my life.
I'm in Fremont, CA now, but I come up to visit during Hot August Nights. Mom, Dad and Grandparents still in Reno.
Usually come up in the wife's...
Forum: Cooling
06-26-2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,050
Posted By RICH92RS350

I used the Griffin 31"x19" with 1-1/4" tubes. I...

I used the Griffin 31"x19" with 1-1/4" tubes. I did have to cut sheetmetal on the bottom of the radiator support to get it to fit.
I also made a new top cover out of aluminum.
Like John said...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-04-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By RICH92RS350

My RS came with a T5 and I got the kit &...

My RS came with a T5 and I got the kit & trans(Tremec TKO) from Forte's. Kit makes it a bolt in deal.
There's a 1" thick adapter plate (that gets the trans vertical)
and spacers for the crossmember...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-26-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,036
Posted By RICH92RS350

Really amazing stuff! I wasn't expecting much...

Really amazing stuff! I wasn't expecting much from it as usually these things seem to never work as good as advertised, but I was very happily surprised.
Highly recommended.
-Rich-
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2004, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 992
Posted By RICH92RS350

I've had the TKO in my car for about a year and a...

I've had the TKO in my car for about a year and a half.
Haven't had any trouble with it.
Had lots of bad experiences with my T5.
-Rich-
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-02-2004, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By RICH92RS350

Mine (TKO) came with a shifter adapter from...

Mine (TKO) came with a shifter adapter from Forte's.
It's just a piece of 1/4" thick steel with 4 holes drilled into it.
It's about 1-1/4" long and 1" wide.
The plate bolts to the shifter stub and...
Forum: Cooling
04-30-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,689
Posted By RICH92RS350

gm part# for coolant recovery tank

I need the # for a 92 Camaro's Coolant Recovery Tank.
Anybody have it?
Thanks,
Rich
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By RICH92RS350

I also have the Hays flywheel and CF Dual...

I also have the Hays flywheel and CF Dual Friction clutch in my 92.
153 tooth, 30 lb, one peice rms.
I've been very happy with this combination.
The Hays flywheel is so much better than the...
Forum: Cooling
04-11-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By RICH92RS350

Do you mean Water Wetter? A couple of bottles...

Do you mean Water Wetter?
A couple of bottles will help a little.
-Rich-
Forum: Northern California
04-06-2004, 04:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 840
Posted By RICH92RS350

http://www.gmsports.com/ -Rich-

http://www.gmsports.com/

-Rich-
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