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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Which Brake upgrade to buy?

Finally installed the brakes. I haven't tested, yet, as I still need to bleed the brakes and put diff back together (spider gears walked out of place). ...

Forum: Electronics

04-11-2024, 07:33 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 2,441

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

Well, took the Camaro to work this morning. Same oddity about speedometer not working at first, but then starts working, and other than the occasional complete loss of reading (needle drops to 0),...

Forum: Electronics

04-10-2024, 08:39 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 2,441

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

I swapped the VSS I received from Drgnbld. Originally, I kept the yellowish gear that came on his VSS rather than putting my greyish gear on the VSS. First drive and I noticed the speedometer was...

Forum: Electronics

03-29-2024, 08:40 AM

Replies: 15

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

So how do you test for pulses?

Forum: Electronics

03-29-2024, 05:24 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 2,441

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

Thanks. I am going to run new wires from VSS to ECM and see if that fixes the code 24. If not, I'll hit you up. Just so odd to me that VM shows voltage from VSS with drill test and when driving at...

Forum: Electronics

03-27-2024, 10:19 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 2,441

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

Good find. I am still troubleshooting some things right now. Next 'experiment' is to run new wire from ECM to VSS. It is still throwing me that the VSS gives signal during drill test and VM is...

Forum: Electronics

03-27-2024, 08:58 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 2,441

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

Ok, my first searches of bullets did not have the retainer piece in the pics. Makes sense now. Looks like I would build using the parts (or similar) pictured below....

Forum: Electronics

03-27-2024, 08:07 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 2,441

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor

RBob - how does the 4PAC with bullet and gear stay secure in the transmission? I am considering doing this as there are still no aftermarket VSS's available for my car - '91 Z28 305 TPI with 5 speed...

Forum: TBI

03-19-2024, 12:05 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 11,066

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 91 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer

Ok, I am throwing code 24 and speedometer will work when it wants ('91 Z 305 TPI/manual).

I did the drill test and the VSS was showing increased voltage the faster the drill spun.

Decided to...

Forum: Brakes

03-12-2024, 10:07 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 10,563

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Which Brake upgrade to buy?

I think I am going to go with the Brembo setup below from Scott at bigbrakeupgrade. His setup is bigger than the Baer kits I was looking at (13.6" rotors in front and 13.3" rotors in rear compared to...

Forum: TBI

03-10-2024, 11:10 AM

Replies: 22

Views: 11,066

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 91 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer

Drgnbld - I tried the drill test on my VSS and it was reading voltage as the drill spun the VSS shaft. The faster the drill spun, the more volts I would get. I also back probed where the VSS hooks...

Forum: TBI

03-08-2024, 05:56 AM

Replies: 22

Views: 11,066

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 91 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer

Drgnbld - Thank you! I'll let you know after this weekend. I am going to test the VSS by attaching to a drill and voltmeter to see if it is actually bad or not. I'm kind of hoping it is bad wiring...

Forum: Brakes

03-07-2024, 06:22 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 10,563

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Which Brake upgrade to buy?

Oooooh, I'll have to check this out! Thank you!

Forum: Brakes

03-07-2024, 10:59 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 10,563

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Which Brake upgrade to buy?

I think I have settled on Baer's Track 4 kit for the front and Baer's SS4 kit for the rear. I can get both shipped from Jegs for $4,102.68. That is including tax.

My question at this time is am I...

Forum: TBI

03-07-2024, 10:53 AM

Replies: 22

Views: 11,066

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 91 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer

WildCard600 - thank you for the response. I need to do the 'drill' method to see if the VSS is actually bad or if I have other issues. I through code 24 but the car drives fine. The speedometer will...

Forum: TBI

03-06-2024, 03:09 PM

Replies: 22

Are There Any Front Fender Differences On 82-92 Camaros?

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 91 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer

I cannot find the correct part number for my VSS. I have a 1991 Camaro Z28 305 TPI with manual transmission. Initial searches said it was SC12. However, that thing is way to big for the opening on...

Forum: Interior

02-19-2024, 12:45 PM

Replies: 0

Third Gen Custom Interior

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Posted By hassgrant

Third Gen Custom Interior

I just wanted to share pics of my interior. Front seats are temporary. I originally had seats out of a '98 but the front foam started turning into a yellow powder. At the time I wanted to replace I...

Forum: Members Firebirds

02-19-2024, 11:59 AM

Replies: 27

The Real Dark Knight

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: The Real Dark Knight

I know, I know, its a Z28, but I loved Knight Rider as a kid and I liked the idea of having the light in my 1991 Camaro.
...

Forum: Exhaust

02-19-2024, 11:44 AM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

Video with no restriction in cutout. Mind the smoke, she is an old girl (original 305 still in her).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESx4nm6gLyE

Forum: Exhaust

02-19-2024, 10:55 AM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

customblackbird - I agree about the band clamps. I went with the u-bolt clamps for this build due to cost. The back passenger tip is a clamp hanger and I might move the hanger back so it is more out...

Forum: Exhaust

02-19-2024, 06:52 AM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

So I finally finished the custom exhaust. I did have to buy four more 3" u-bolt clamps and a 3" ID x 3" ID coupler. However, I did not use two of the hanger clamps. I picked up the coupler and clamps...

Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance

02-03-2024, 12:23 PM

Replies: 68

Camaro Racing Stripe Pics ONLY!!!!

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Camaro Racing Stripe Pics ONLY!!!!

I put these on myself. It was a cheap $70 kit from Ebay. Well, they didn't go on well. So I am having a sign shop do them for me and they are charging me $340.75 for the vinyl and install. I'll...

Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance

02-03-2024, 12:19 PM

Replies: 41

Routing spark plug wires so they look cool

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Routing spark plug wires so they look cool

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240126_095026_742813d0235ccc24f5c0942e57a1c331d6819a5b.jpg

Forum: Exhaust

02-03-2024, 12:14 PM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

Views: 18,055

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

Ok, I purchased all of the parts today. Total cost was $413.21. I ended up getting the 2.5" ID to 3" OD coupler from Summit, even though it was more expensive than on Amazon, because it made my...

Forum: Exhaust

02-02-2024, 11:28 AM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

hessm70 - I think I actually have Doug's Headers and Y-Pipe instead of Dyno Don's. Either way both should be 2.5". I have decided to not go with a CAT and I think I am going to try and use a 3"...

Forum: Exhaust

02-01-2024, 05:32 AM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

customblackbird - I could just go with the APH-X5500 Intermediate Pipe, the Walker Direct-Fit Tailpipes (43243 and 43244), two Walker 2.5" U-Bolt Clamps (35337) to attach tailpipes to muffler, a...

Forum: Exhaust

01-31-2024, 02:05 PM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

Ok, I made some item changes to save money and did a slight redesign at the cutout. See new diagram.

I decided to go with the AP XS1229 Muffler. It is supposed to be same as Magnaflow, Flowmaster,...

Forum: Exhaust

01-30-2024, 08:14 PM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

The cutout is not going to be electronic, so no controller. I am going for a Borla design where I can use different 'adapters' to allow more or less exhaust flow.

For the time being I plan to...

Forum: Exhaust

01-30-2024, 06:34 PM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

Views: 18,055

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

customblackbird - using cheaper muffler (Jones Max Flow) and a cheaper universal CAT (WaSaett from Amazon), I got the total build to right at $410 (including clamps and connectors) before taxes and...

Forum: Exhaust

01-30-2024, 04:26 PM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

Customblackbird - thank you for your feedback.

I just checked the 4" catback from Hawk's and it is over $1,200!

So you suggest I don't go with 3" exhaust? Should I op for 2.5" instead?

I'll...

Forum: Exhaust

01-30-2024, 03:22 PM

Replies: 94

3" Catback

Views: 18,055

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 3" Catback

I'm trying to design a 3" cat back system with a cutout similar to the Borla design.

I currently have Dyno Don's headers and Y-pipe on a 305 TPI. I currently have no cat and exhaust after y-pipe...

Forum: TPI

01-26-2024, 10:06 AM

Replies: 6

WOT Issue

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: WOT Issue

I can't say 100% what the problem was.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240126_095026_fcbb39e7abab1e6c5045011e28243b577b24715d.jpg
I believe I had the vacuum line...

Forum: TPI

01-25-2024, 05:32 PM

Replies: 6

WOT Issue

Views: 287

Posted By hassgrant

Re: WOT Issue

Thank you!

I'll diagnose tomorrow. It is possible I didn't hook something up.

Funny, I thought vacuum leak would cause opposite problem.

I'll update tomorrow.

Forum: TPI

01-25-2024, 05:11 PM

Replies: 6

WOT Issue

Views: 287

Posted By hassgrant

WOT Issue

I have a 305 TPI and I just put new o-rings in my fuel rails (was leaking fuel) and replaced FPR.

Once I put everything back together and started the car, she goes straight to WOT. The physical...

Forum: Electronics

01-24-2024, 07:55 AM

Replies: 12

Very hot rear hatch motor--normal?

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Very hot rear hatch motor--normal?

I just had this same problem, yesterday. I was fine tuning my amp and smelled what I call an electrical burn smell. I thought some wires from the amp or capacitor came loose while moving around box...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

01-21-2024, 03:57 AM

Replies: 105

Any pics with 19" wheels?

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Any pics with 19" wheels?

No, I did not use any spacers.

Forum: Wheels and Tires

01-20-2024, 02:53 PM

Replies: 105

Any pics with 19" wheels?

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Any pics with 19" wheels?

Variant Helium semi-gloss rims
19x8.5 +0mm offset front (255/35 tires), 19x10 +12mm offset rear (295/30 tires)

I did roll the fender and used the 'hammer' menthod in the wheel well but i am not...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-19-2023, 05:20 PM

Replies: 8

Oil dipstick after header install?

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Oil dipstick after header install?

Thank you for the compliment and the recommendation!

Right now I just took my broken tube and pinched it off so I can keep oil from blowing out until I get a new tube.

My idea was to get the...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-19-2023, 04:59 PM

Replies: 8

Oil dipstick after header install?

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: Oil dipstick after header install?

I just installed some of Doug's shorty headers and when trying to remove the nut that holds the oil dip stick, it torqued and destroyed my dipstick. Now, it is impossible to find a replacement based...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-17-2023, 01:40 PM

Replies: 7

92 Camaro wheel backspace & offsets

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Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 Camaro wheel backspace & offsets

I might decide to go with the ESR AP8's. Those come 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear, or 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear. That will reduce my BS in the rear by 1/2".

I will still go with 255/40 front...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-17-2023, 12:40 PM

Replies: 7

92 Camaro wheel backspace & offsets

Views: 26,755

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 Camaro wheel backspace & offsets

Abubaca,

Thank you for your response.

With the Variant Helium wheel, I can use a custom offset - 0mm to +45mm on 19x8.5 wheel and 0mm to +40mm on the 19x10 wheel.

I was just using the Car...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

10-17-2023, 10:11 AM

Replies: 7

92 Camaro wheel backspace & offsets

Views: 26,755

Posted By hassgrant

Re: 92 Camaro wheel backspace & offsets

I am interested in getting a set of 19" Variant Helium wheels for my 1991 Camaro Z28. I currently have BMR lowering springs (1.25" drop), BMR torque arm, BMR adjustable rear control arms and BMR...

Forum: Electronics

08-31-2023, 04:05 PM

Replies: 10

side marker lights not working (different)

Views: 10,865

Posted By hassgrant

Re: side marker lights not working (different)

I am working on restoring my 1991 Z28. I have installed led bulbs throughout the vehicle. I have installed electronic flashers for blinkers and hazards. All lights work as intended except the front...

Forum: TPI

09-06-2022, 02:00 PM

Replies: 29

smog equipment delete, will this cause engine light

Views: 6,387

Posted By hassgrant

Re: smog equipment delete, will this cause engine light

I removed my smog pump this weekend as it froze up on me. I left the metal tubing that goes into the manifolds but capped them (x3) with 1/2 iron pipe caps.

My check engine light came on.

Any...

Forum: Body

08-27-2022, 09:43 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 11,350

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Are There Any Front Fender Differences On 82-92 Camaros?

That is what I was thinking! Thanks.

Forum: Interior

08-26-2022, 11:22 AM

Replies: 68

Views: 46,929

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Rear hatch wont open with switch!

Lon,

Well you were correct. That fixed it.

One minor mod I did was cut the wire to the e-brake and just grounded that wire. The connection to the e-brake was iffy anyway and only completed the...

Forum: Interior

08-26-2022, 06:59 AM

Replies: 68

Views: 46,929

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Rear hatch wont open with switch!

Ordered new led bulbs for rear, so I will install those and move the ground wire at the same time. Bulbs should be in Sunday so hope to update you then.

Forum: Interior

08-25-2022, 08:39 PM

Replies: 68

Views: 46,929

Posted By hassgrant

Re: Rear hatch wont open with switch!

Lon,

Thank you for looking. I'll do as you suggested. I must have failed to do that when I replaced the hatch motor years ago. The car used to be my daily driver until I wrecked it in 2010. Then...

Forum: Interior

08-25-2022, 05:32 PM

Replies: 68