http://www.FBody.com/ FBody.com lt1 live feed en-us Copyright FBody.com jhogan@txstock.com http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=291951 Ok, thought I would start out the project with a few things. Please add to this list, I do not claim to know everything about tuning PCM s your turn to add to this list! I suggest copy mine and re-post with your additions. Hopefully as time goes by we will have a nice list put together. -- 1987 Jaguar XJ6, 1995 LT1 conversion, TH700 Tranny, MSD 6AL, Blaster Coil, Personally tuned with TunerCat and a bunch of help from folks on this list. English Steel with Bad Ass American Horse Powe 2010-02-12 08:58:44 LT1JAG 17 3089 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=291951#299108 -0-2--2010 12: 0:8: PM Wicked94Z http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=286835 Hello and Welcome to Fbody.com, a great place for basic and in depth knowledge on most years of the Fbody platform. Please take the time to read the FAQ thread located at the top of the page, there are some smileys and advice on how to make a signature. Also notice there is a search feature that works great on this site, better than other F-body sites for sure. If you have a question please make sure you post it in the correct forum, ie. can t find it with a reasonable search. Odds are, there 2009-08-13 19:21:48 95ttoplt1 4 4880 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=286835#292952 -0-8--2009 1: 1:9: PM Airbornec507 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299131 I installed a t56 pro 5.0 shifter with short stick today on my 96 ram air ws6, reverse lights no longer come on, im guessing the switch isnt engaging anylonger with the shorter throw, but im not sure how it really works. anyone deal with a problem like this? i havent really tried to adjust it in hopes that theres an easy fix, but maybe you guys can give me some feed back ? thanks. -- -xysgim 89 GTA Sc. DECEASED 96 ram air t/a (nov 2001) 97 ram air t/a (july 2007) 2010-03-19 00:41:19 migsyx 0 5 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299131#299131 -0-3--2010 7: 0:0: PM migsyx http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299033 Hello, I have a 1996 Pontiac T/A ws6. 6speed with LT1. My car has ran perfect untill about 2 months ago. At that time, the car had a leaky waterpump and that lead to a bad distrib. I had the work done at what we thought was a reputable shop.. When I went to pick the car up, it started up and drove home fine (about 1/2 mile). The car sat in the back of my apartment for about 12 hours. I go to get in to go to work and it revs all funny bouncing between 600 and 1500 rpm. I take the car back, 2010-03-19 00:37:01 migsyx 7 224 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299033#299130 -0-3--2010 7: 0:0: PM migsyx http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298841 Looking at some 17x11 zr1 replica wheels. Are there any modifications that are required to get this tire to fit out back or is it fine? I m assuming 17x9.5 would go good with a 275 tire out front? -- 94z28 13.0@109 (still tweaking) best 60ft:2.22 :rock: img://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/r3goode/ryguy.jpg [ Edited on 09/29/2009 @ 14:55:17 ] 2010-03-18 15:36:08 ryguy_45832 17 471 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298841#299129 -0-3--2010 6: 1:5: PM 383LT1 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299061 I need to replace my oil pump drive, the plasric part of it that houses the gear is cracked, I have done some searching in the hopes of finding a billet unit, but no luck. Anybody know of a source for a billet one or even a stock replacement? The local GM dealer says they would have to order it and it -- img://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu195/forumMail/mario.gif 2010-03-16 14:19:18 cmerc 9 204 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299061#299128 -0-3--2010 4: 1:4: PM UsedSillyPutty http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299106 hey guys i need some advice. i have a 94 camaro lt1 and ive been looking at putting together a engine for it. i have one just laying around. my first thought was 383 stroker but as i started pricing things out i realized it was a little out of my budget. then i started looking at lt4 conversion kits and it seemed like a pretty good deal. I just havent really heard anything about them or know anyone who has one. So is it worth it? and what am i realistically looking at for power gains? my goal wa 2010-03-15 11:05:22 ishdiddy 10 185 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299106#299127 -0-3--2010 3: 1:1: PM ishdiddy http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299126 I had a clutch put in my Z28 back in August. Now on occasion, it doesn t turning so the only thing that is would be the bushing around the input shaft. What do you guys think? Could I pull the tranny and change the bushing without to much of an issue? -- img://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2788/calaban007copyqq8.jpg 1995 Camaro Z28, M6, T-Top Conversion, CAI, SFC's 1989 IROC-Z restoration in progress [ Edited on 03/08/2010 @ 12:49:16 ] 2010-03-08 12:49:16 Calaban007 0 42 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299126#299126 -0-3--2010 8: 1:2: AM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298974 Well, technically. I was limited to 1/8 mile passes because tech tonight was really anal, and I still don with 3.90s, Performabuilt 4L60E, and all of the bolt-ons. -- 95 T/A. Got some stuffs that go vroom vroom. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBV9bvEZrwM] Video Clip.[/url] [b]11.1 @ 122[/b] 2010-03-06 23:36:29 RamAir95TA 11 443 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298974#299125 -0-3--2010 6: 2:3: AM stadtnw http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299121 I got the th400 in and the speedometer obviously doesnt work.i know the speedo is electrical and the tranny is mechanical.Do i need a conversion connector of some sort? I believe its also tripping my SES light. -- img://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LS1Chic/carlisle1.jpg img://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LS1Chic/img_0369.jpg http://www.fbody.com/timeslips/member.cgi?id=985 [b]15min from Philly [/b] [b]AIM:ledfootz28[/b] 2010-03-01 19:19:29 white94camaroZ28 3 76 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299121#299124 -0-3--2010 1: 1:9: AM white94camaroZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299116 I just got a transmission filter kit (b-126) from my work. They were going to throw it away so it was free :). The kit says for a 4l60e but it says for GM trucks does it really matter or will this fit my car............i did a google search and the only pics i could find look about the same as the one i have 2010-02-23 14:53:22 94junker 2 64 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299116#299120 -0-2--2010 11: 1:4: PM 94fireturd http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299021 I need some advice on Compression ratio vs octaine ratings. I really am not too knowlegable on Dynamic vs Static CR, or how they relate to Octaine requirements, and at this point have the option of running a .026 thick head gasket or a.041 thick gasket. My engine specs are as follows: Bore 4.04 Stroke 3.75 Deck Height 0 Gasket bore 4.166 Gasket Thickness .026 or .041 Piston Dish CC -5 Head CC 64 Rod Length 6 s 13.16. Or a .041 thick head gasket which gives a 11.14:1 with one CR calcu 2010-02-12 18:48:26 cmerc 11 191 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299021#299113 -0-2--2010 12: 1:8: PM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298951 Specificly under the hood items, i.e. bottom of Intake Manifold, C.A.I s. etc., as to light or dark color (white/black)??? 2010-02-06 14:30:19 dboy2 14 440 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298951#299104 -0-2--2010 6: 1:4: AM dboy2 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299075 Do you need a certain crankshaft for an LT1 or will any 350 crank work? -- Red 1996 Z28 Camaro, 350cid LT1, Air Foil, Vortec Intake Elbow, K N Cold-Air Intake, ACCEL Computer, 3:73 Gears, Hooker Super-Competition Headers, 3inch Xpipe With Flowmaster Mufflers,and BIGASS cam (don't know exact size),Runs MID 12's. 2010-02-05 10:18:31 Barnhart09 22 215 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299075#299103 -0-2--2010 5: 1:0: AM fast82Z http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=277185 Well, after months of not having any money I finally stumbled upon the $500 I neeeded to buy it. So I think tomorrow i ll ship to michigan within 2 days. It seems everyone has them for $500. Wish I was still in highschool when every penny I made could go straight into the camaro instead of bills. -- 94z28 13.0@109 (still tweaking) best 60ft:2.22 :rock: http://homepages.wmich.edu/~r3goode/shitbox10.html 2010-01-28 17:40:06 ryguy_45832 23 838 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=277185#299086 -0-1--2010 16: 1:7: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299053 Im looking for a new optispark, are there any advantages to the different brands? My car is pretty much bone stock with the exception of a full exhaust. 96 t.a. ws6 -- -xysgim 89 GTA Sc. DECEASED 96 ram air t/a (nov 2001) 97 ram air t/a (july 2007) 2010-01-12 12:03:19 migsyx 1 193 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299053#299071 -0-1--2010 12: 1:2: PM RamAir95TA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299020 i know the bodies are the same, so how hard would it be to put ground effects from an 96rs on to a 94z? This is what I front skirt and back. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2229/2076765125_bb771e0d90_o.jpg imgrefurl=http://flickr.com/photos/10013374%40N05/2076765125 usg=__TyqkMBIHyW8SAAI3CSe-23farYk= h=509 w=1148 sz=113 hl=en start=5 tbnid=uRIiwBhlapPoNM: tbnh=58 tbnw=130 prev=/images%3Fq%3D96%2Bcamaro%2Brs%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den 2009-12-23 19:19:50 94junker 4 206 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299020#299034 -1-2--2009 11: 1:9: PM RoAdRaGe912 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299006 I was looking at getting a set of C6 rims from OEwheels to put on my 95 Trans Am. I cant seem to find a straight answer to this question anywhere, have searched and searched..... I want to keep the same tire size and wheel size all the way around, so my question is, will this rim 18x9.5 with a 56mm offset and 275/35/18 Tires fit on both the front and back with no mods? I assume these rims are made for Fbodys from OEwheels, but I dont want anything rubbing. 2009-12-20 23:30:25 95BlkTA 4 216 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299006#299019 -1-2--2009 8: 2:3: PM wildcatkit52 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299002 Finally finished up my 383 stroker kit and doing the tuning for it this week. This 1993 LT1 is gonna scream and can t wait. Will try to post videos and pics soon. -- 93 Trans AM, Moser 12bolt, ASM 58mm TB and Intake, Mac Headers, Borla Catback, MSD, B M, Sirius, PIAA fogs, ZR1 wheels 17X11's, 315 BFG's, Baer Brakes w/ cross drilled rotors, Spec 3 clutch w/ aluminum flywheel, 180K miles and 383 stroker by Golen Engine Service coming w/ turbo kit aiming for 700 rwhp. 2009-12-20 23:28:23 Wildman805 1 309 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299002#299018 -1-2--2009 8: 2:3: PM wildcatkit52 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299015 I just got my th400 with reverse valve body in and i see theres def limited space under there.This question is mainly directed at fred bc i know he has a gear vendor in his bird but anyone chime in if they have one. i need to know if theres any cutting that has to be done to the body body to get the gear vendor in.if you can run me through what you had to do to get one in that would be great..i plan on getting one in the spring.a buddy of mine has me worried bc he said he usually has to cut t 2009-12-18 11:04:33 white94camaroZ28 2 159 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299015#299017 -1-2--2009 6: 1:1: PM white94camaroZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299011 For a 96 LT1 Intake Air Temp Sensor? [ Edited on 12/15/2009 @ 11:10:53 ] 2009-12-15 13:25:21 cypher_2001 3 120 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=299011#299014 -1-2--2009 3: 1:3: PM RamAir95TA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298978 im just gonna copy and paste what hes tellin me so i dont have to retype it...im lazy when i first get in it and drive it maybe a mile it runs fine...then it misses and back fires like crazy. then the hand will tag out and it shuts off shortly after... yeah right before it dies out the engine light will come on...then it shuts off.. ok there ya go...sounds like an opti to me..what u guys think? -- img://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/Justin__08/281ee8i.gif [b]NBM 99 camaro z28[/b] a 2009-12-01 21:08:04 whitenredfbody 7 346 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298978#299005 -1-2--2009 1: 2:1: AM Reaper http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298933 How hard is it to change the pinion seal for the 10 bolt? Any special tools required? Do I need to drain the rear end fluid? After being raped on a, coolant flush/wp replacement, I think I m going to install. -- 94z28 D.D. slp cai, 3.42's, flowmaster exhaust, and tb bypass. 94z28 13.0@109 (still tweaking) best 60ft:2.22 :rock: img://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/r3goode/ryguy.jpg [ Edited on 10/28/2009 @ 18:52:06 ] 2009-11-17 22:06:03 ryguy_45832 16 297 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298933#299001 -1-1--2009 5: 2:2: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298983 HEY GUYS I BEEN GONE FOR A MINUTE BUT HAVE BEEN A MEMBER FOR A LONG TIME, I HAD A 383 STROKER AND I RECENTLY BLEW THE MOTOR HERES A VIDEO OF HOW MY CAR WAS RUNNINGhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqDKFlGLv2k IM NOW BULDING A SBC 408 STROKER WITH 220 MOTOWN HEADS, WEILAN TEAM G MANIFOLD, 850 DOUBLE PUMPER HOLLEY, 4K STALL, 373 GEARS AND 200 SHOT OF NITROUS, DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEAS OF HOW FAST I SHOULD RUN WITH THIS SET-UP? THE CAR WEIGHT 3400 WITH ME IN IT. ALSO DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY PICTURES 2009-11-15 05:00:59 SOLOS383 9 402 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298983#298995 -1-1--2009 3: 0:5: PM Green97TAMachine http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298918 Hey guys, I replaced my clutch about 2 years ago (Spec Stage 2). When I replaced it, I noticed the clutch fork had a groove worn into it about halfway up. What would cause this? From what I could tell, there were no moving parts in this area that could have done this... Also, my clutch is no longer disengaging (it is constantly engaged- I can t want to spend another $500 on a clutch. -- img://www.domestic-street-scenes.com/main/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/normal_fought70sig 2009-11-03 20:29:15 fought70 2 184 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298918#298969 -1-1--2009 3: 2:0: AM fought70 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298967 To make a long story short, it looks like my bottom power steering pump bolt came out, so the top one snapped. Anyway it is stuck in the aluminum bracket and I tried the drill / easy out method. Due to the angle it didn m really looking forward to the help. -- 1968 Camaro RS/SS - the project 1996 Camaro Z/28 - the summer car 1997 Grand Prix GT - the daily driver 2009-11-03 16:02:26 thought_ignition 1 227 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298967#298968 -1-1--2009 3: 1:6: AM RamAir95TA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298964 I don t really go anywhere. It is not as though it is completely out of gear though since it does still go some. I am not a mechanic and not great with cars, so excuse me if I am doing a horrible job of explaining. All of this started after I did a transmission swap from an automatic to a manual. In the process, I purchased a brand new spec 2 clutch and an aluminum driveshaft that I installed during the change. It was a used transmission and I installed used hydraulics at first. I have 2009-11-02 22:09:02 BBeyer 1 190 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298964#298966 -1-1--2009 2: 2:2: AM NOTAZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298904 http://www.hdmaddog.com/Chevrolet-GMC/Rotating-Assemblies/Eagle-Chevy-383-Stroker-p6662413.html http://www.rpmmachine.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail p=2945 anything wrong with a kit like these? Doesnt seem right that you can pick up a 383 stroker kit for under 700$. What machine work to the block is needed to make it fit? 2009-11-02 11:17:47 SleepingZ28 8 490 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298904#298963 -1-1--2009 2: 1:1: AM BBeyer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298934 Ok I bought some LT4 heads/intake manifold awhile back and am debating whether to port them and put them on or if I should just port my LT1 heads and intake. Anybody have any flow charts or personal experience on for this. I m running a 383 stroker motor fully built and forged. -- img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/731000-731999/731929_7_full.jpg Check out my car at http://www.cardomain.com/id/chazgotaz28 2009-11-02 00:47:56 ChazGotAZ28 8 454 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298934#298961 -1-1--2009 2: 0:0: AM 94firechicken http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298905 I have a 1994 z-28 that has the air bag light on. It hasn t drive it much but the last two times i started it it comes on. When i turn the key on it flashes once,flashes once again and then goes solid. Can anybody tell me what the air bag codes are or what direction i should be looking in. I have already checked the connectors on my sensors with the batt off for 45 min before so, checked fuses, any help would be appreciated 2009-10-30 18:39:54 95camaross 2 203 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298905#298959 -1-0--2009 18: 1:8: PM hotrodbob38 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298723 96 trans am with an lt-1 pretty much stock...eventually i want to put headers on, but for now i want to atleast get an exaust system that sounds badass... SLP or FLOWMASTER? im going to keep all the cats and pollution bs. which do you think is best performance and price wise. 2009-10-28 23:26:05 96transam9879 13 473 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298723#298940 -1-0--2009 16: 2:3: PM ChazGotAZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298929 I will post the A.G. section as well. Can you knowledgeable engine peeps answer a couple questions please? 1. How much variation if any is permissible between the bore diameters of cylinders? 2. What is the maximum, minimum and optimum clearance between piston and cylinder bore? Engine is a 383 LT 1. And before you guys suggest a competent engine builder, read this! http://www.fbody.com/anything/1041409 -- img://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu195/forumMail/mario.gif [ Edited on 10/28/2009 2009-10-28 12:56:52 cmerc 2 210 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298929#298932 -1-0--2009 16: 1:2: PM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298912 Hey guys, it ve been on here. My fuel pump went out on my 95 Z28 and I am looking to replace it with a 255 lph high pressure pump. My question is this: will this by itself increase performance any? This is a daily driver, will the higher output fuel pump affect gas mileage at all? Thanks, Chris -- img://www.domestic-street-scenes.com/main/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/normal_fought70sig03.jpg -1995 Camaro Z28 SS hood Black w/ Silver Hockey Sticks ----13.789 @ 101.81 mph -1 2009-10-27 17:37:42 fought70 8 248 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298912#298926 -1-0--2009 15: 1:7: PM RoAdRaGe912 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298867 well got the short block to morrison machine and it needs bored so 355 hyper. pistions stock rods(arp bolts) stock crank block being decked to .010 in the hole felpro gaskets clevlite bearings high volume oil pump stock heads that will be (gasket matched and pocket ported by me) heads milled stock intake gasket matched and 58mm tb (not bought yet) electric water pump a/c delete 1 3/4- long tube headers with ory there has been some weight reduction six speed 342 gears for 2009-10-27 10:31:56 94tagt85iroc 5 412 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298867#298924 -1-0--2009 15: 1:0: PM RoAdRaGe912 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298906 Random cyl misfire: new plugs, wires, distributor, fuel pump, egr valve, egr valve solenoid. testing injectors will be my next step. Any thoughts? -- 96 Z28, teal, ttops, TPIS TB Air Foil, K N FIPK II, LT4 KM, Jet Hot Long Tubes, Hooker Catback, PCMforless Tuning Best Run: R/t - .105,60' - 2.117, 1/4 - 13.721, MPH - 102.28 2009-10-27 09:58:05 GC96Z28 4 201 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298906#298921 -1-0--2009 15: 0:9: PM RoAdRaGe912