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Heyb Ismo,
Got my latest copy of Hot Rod a couple weeks ago and came across a tech article u might b interested in for an induction option on your Camaro. Its called the EZ EFI from FAST (Fuel, Air, Spark Technologies) and looks to be not only an ...
Beautiful project you have going there! ('73 Mach 1 is my all-time favorite "project to build" someday dream.), you're living my dream,...enjoy and keep up the great work, Ismo.
Thanks Carl, that actually is worth a bit MORE than 2 cents worth,..in my book. I was leaning that way myself. So, what do you think about an upgrade on this TBI setup later on? the plan I initially had was to try and get a TPI setup, for the torq...
Just my two cents worth here, but if it were me I would go with the 89 model engine and trans. It should be atleast TBI which would make for better driveability in cold weather, or when the engine its self is cold. As well as a slight increase in ...
I "think" that you should have a 700R-4 trans in both cars. Memory says that they were discontinued much earlier, unless of course, Canada was different. But I think, (that word again), that you said the car was from Ca. ??? Help me out anybody. I...
Well Ismo, since u dont have stringent smog regs u have some leeway. Obviously, the carb and pre-computer HEI would b the most cost-effective way to go. Youll need to snag a stand-alone unit to control the lockup torque converter on your 700R4 tho...
Thanks for the input Marion! The smog legalities are not really a "major" issue for us as of yet; I live in a small-mid size town here in Canada, and our population is around 125,000 people. Here, in our small town are not yet "LEGALLY REQUIRED" t...
Hey Ismo,
My son and I did this exact swap on his 86 Z28 recently. Heres what we learned about the computer controlled carb. It can be made to work well but it takes some special parts. Assuming u can still get them after the bankruptcy, check wit...
Spike,.. don't fret yet...I I haven't made up my mind 100% yet, hence this thread. I was having a couple beers yesterday, (as Kevin knows...), and started digging around the old boxes of parts in the "old" garage, and Lo and behold,...what do I fi...
Sorry about the rough sounding words yesterday,...had a couple too many "day-off" beers! ..and got a bit self protective. I appreciate ALL input,..again sorry about that Kevin. P.S. You're right about the rear main being changed in August of 1986 ...
If I'd known that you were wanting a TPI or TBI in the first place, I'd have answered differently. I'd have said use the 89 engine & powertrain. If TPI is what you want. Hit the junkyard and pick up oe from a late Camaro complete so that you would...
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- At 6:35am on October 19, 2009,
Gene-0 said…
- ismo, if your considering trearing the car completely apart replacing your weatherstripping might be a good idea, I found that the best deal for the door weather stripping was at classic industries for the lower and upper pieces in OEM re-production. But the best price for the window sweeps was at http://www.fixitrubber.biz/ a company here in wisconsin. I stopped out by him to get my sweeps and something to use under the mirrors as I could not locate anyone that carried the factory piece for the passenger mirror that I was missing. I'd be happy to share any knowlege I have about your particular car. I wanted to add that when I replaced my carb I also replaced the factory distributer that as Kevin mentioned is computer controlled with an older HEI unit that isn't. Technicly that would make my car emissions Illegal. Our cars have very little computer involvement, but it is in there, the mid 80's were kind of the cross over years and your car may also have some computer contol on the automatic transmission as well. I can't remember for sure, but the guys on ENGINES, in the group CAMAROS, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, and MUSCLECAR like Kevin, Spike or Jack are more knowlegable than I am when it comes to some of this stuff because it's their job as well as their passion. I'll add you as a friend, and suggest you join the groups I mentioned I got some good information and insight from them as well.
- At 6:16pm on June 9, 2009,
Dano said… - Sorry Ismo,I had to sell it ,but it was a new york car alot of body rot.But i have a line on a 75' Hurst/Olds Cutlass W-30.I'm Going to try and get a closer look at it this weekend.Sweet looking Camaro.
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