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Havvek New Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: Hello All |
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Just moved over from Thirdgen, figured it was best since its pretty dead over there and ive heard great things about CC. My name is David im currently stationed at JBLM ( Fort Lewis).
Current ride is a verry clean 1986 Firebird Trans Am sporting 98k mi originally... think thats what im most proud of on my car.
Im just back to Thirdgen's been trying to get a new one for almost 5 years and finally made it happen. _________________ "Shut Up, Sit Down, and HOLD ON." |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the Crew!
Post some pictures of your ride! _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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turbo_jimi Member
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 1206 Location: Tacoma
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome! _________________
1985 Z28 Crate 350, Hurst T-5, 3.23s, Flowmaster Under previous set-up: 143.82 rwhp 216.98 lbs. torque @4390 rpms 3/12/11 |
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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welcome! |
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Havvek New Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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here are some quick pics of my car from a few weeks ago when i got it.
_________________ "Shut Up, Sit Down, and HOLD ON." |
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iansane Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 5740 Location: Bothell
1991 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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That's a clean bird! Welcome! _________________
Quote: | Sometimes I actually think I'm slightly retarded in the mouth. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice find indeed. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Love it! And first thing I though of too was CLEAN. |
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BluFbdy Member
Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 915 Location: Port Orchard WA
1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful car man
BTW a second person who listened here lol I'm getting good at stealing members from TGO _________________ If you expect a kick to the balls and get a slap to the face its still a victory
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Glad you found us. |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4415 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nice Bird... Welcome to the Crew.
-Schultzy |
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RSFreak The other "John"
Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 2946 Location: Renton
1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome! That looks alot like my '86, except yours is in much better shape! _________________ '86 Trans Am - 5.0L TPI - LT1 cam - 700R4 - WS6
'85 Camaro Berlinetta - IROC clone
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Havvek New Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you all for the welcome, I do love my car, almost as much as my wife dose some times i think lol, there are a few cosmetic things i need to get fixed before i really start showing her off.
Anyone now where i can take the bird to get a good tuning around JBLM/ lakewood? _________________ "Shut Up, Sit Down, and HOLD ON." |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Havvek wrote: | Anyone now where i can take the bird to get a good tuning around JBLM/ lakewood? |
A chip tune or a tuneup? |
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Havvek New Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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well, i have a carborated*sp* 305, not sure if it has a chip. I have alot to learn on the tech side of things for these cars, i can turn a wrench and do head space and timing, but alot of the electrical im lost on lol. Im going to rebuild the carb on it and give her a general tune up but ive never been good with dialing in a carborator. _________________ "Shut Up, Sit Down, and HOLD ON." |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Computer controlled quadrajet, so yes it has a chip.
What is wrong with it that's got you tearing apart the carb? |
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Havvek New Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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its 100% original stock, and after doing some digging it seems as tho the last ( original owner) did regular maintand didnt drive the car alot, not alot of the maint was done on time and i have a nagging fealing i have some leaky seals that shouldnt be leaking. im currently idling at about 4-500 rpm, which seems a little low, ive always idled at 7-800 in my other two thirdgens. Tearing into the carb will be a last resort TBH, im going to adjust the idle first and adjust the Air/fuel mix as its running a bit rich now.
I think i also be leaking oil onto my pistons. every time i start her up i get some smoking but after about a min of idling it stops. I think its burning off the excess oil that is bleeding onto the pistons. _________________ "Shut Up, Sit Down, and HOLD ON." |
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iansane Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 5740 Location: Bothell
1991 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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You don't like the Chevy salute? _________________
Quote: | Sometimes I actually think I'm slightly retarded in the mouth. |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Curb idle speed on the LG4 with the autotragic is 500rpm in gear.
As Ian said, the Chevy salute is normal (for a Chevy).
An abnormally low rich idle can also be caused by retarded initial timing. I you have a timing light it's a free check. |
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Richster Magic Fingers
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 879 Location: The Black-Hole
1983 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers
Sweet Ride!! Very Clean nice interior! _________________
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