engine question

[LateNightCable]

Another thing about the Mustang. For performance, the LX notch-back coupe is actually preferable to the GT. It's a little more spartan, but because of this, it's lighter, no doubt less expensive - but still available with 5.0 power. Also the LX coupe is more ridgid than the hatchback GT body.

[iroc-z89]

yeah im gettin hit with billz left and right, im expecting to go broke within the next two weeks,ill have cash again this summer, driving school, insurance, alternator, interior for the lincoln, prom, eye glasses and my girl. Plus my paychecks just got cut into a 1/3. gotta wait till i graduate to be making enuff to support anything. ill create a site with my car in it for u guys

[bmwM3guy]

You could always go to the junkyard and get a cheap big motor, that would fit, then build it up peice by peice till you are ready to drop it in

[iroc-z89]

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/798118

[LateNightCable]

Yeah, your IROC is in nice shape, nice color too. Keep it stock. 0-60 in 5.3 and a 1/4 in the low 14's isn't bad anyway.

[iroc-z89]

hey, im working on that 350 as stated above, is there anyway that i can find out the cam information ie. lift, duration......is there a stamp # and where is the stamp# on a cylinder head and on the block itself

[LateNightCable]

My advice is to get a technical manual, like Chilton's or Hayne's. Better yet, one from GM themselves.

The out of print GM shop manuals are expensive as hell. A reprint of a 1989 Camaro shop manual is $146, owner's manual is $10. http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/TipsAdvi...ceManuals.html

Although, if I wanted to find one used, the first place I'd look is Hemming's Motor News - " the bible of the auto enthusiest hobby".

[iroc-z89]

hey if anyone on here is technical please respond, as stated above i have a 1989 Chevy Camaro Iroc, as of last week it refused to start, i was told by three ASE Certified Mechanics to replace the Ignition Control Module, and so I did. I replaced everything in the original stock order, cleaned the bosch 4 plugs which are brand new and even sprayed starting fluid to see if she would turn over. I checked the spark wires for ignition and they spark, I also checked the fuel injectors and they are also recieving power.
Fuel pressure is sitting a 10psi with the fuel pump off and 40psi with it on.

When the car is cranked all the pulleys turn and there is a sucking noise coming from the intake manifold which should be normal. I am absolutely broke as my paychecks are only enough to pay my insurance & gas right now. What I was quoted is half of what I am paying. If anyone has any idea what is wrong please indicate what i should check.

[bleh]

so wait.. to clear things up: your positive your getting spark and fuel in the cylinder.

im guessing there could be a few stupid things that went wrong.... anything happen before it wouldnt start? and it is turning over correct?

[iroc-z89]

got it. Cap, rotor, pick up coil, spark plug wires reversed, timing was retarded. "Variable timing". Dirty fuel filter on apparently ten year old gas. Rust in the exhaust which was shot out upon being powered up and everything fixed. I might need new cats......