I am back in the (3800) v6 fbody game! Hopefully this post is gold to someone later.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Did the pictures come through on the last post?

I can't see them but when I go to edit the post, they show up, so idk.

I think 2 more weekends of work or so. This weekend coming up we will try to get it back in the car. Then we are out of town for a weekend, then we will try to finish it up the third weekend.

[ssms5411]

Nope, no pictures.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Can anyone point me to a guide for using newer 98+ calipers on a 93-97 spindle? I keep reading that you can cut them and make it work, but I haven't found any pictures or instructions. I could order new spindles if it looks sketchy, but if it's not terribly hard, I'd like to modify them.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Missing Photos

[ssms5411]

Yeah , I would just get 98+ spindles that’s what I did and it went smoothly. Maybe eBay or junk yard. Also check Hawks Motorsports they have a lot of F body parts. It’s a nice upgrade.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h62...w?usp=drivesdk

She’s alive!!!!

it wants to idle at 2000 rpm though. Not sure why. Could be a vacuum leak or who knows! Any ideas?

[ssms5411]

Nice, sounds good.

[ssms5411]

As for the high idle check throttle cable make sure it’s closing all the way . Check IAC and vacuum lines.

[FirebirdGT]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h62...w?usp=drivesdk

She’s alive!!!!

it wants to idle at 2000 rpm though. Not sure why. Could be a vacuum leak or who knows! Any ideas?

Remove and clean the Idle Air Control valve in the UIM. It can stick.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkF...w?usp=drivesdk

Replaced the IAC and TPS sensor and we got her idling like a dream. I forgot how good that cam sounds!

Took her in her first drive and only 2 issues now.
Steering shaft rubs on the drivers side header.
Rear end makes noise. I suspect it’s empty. Will pull it apart and clean it and re-seal and fill it this week.

Almost there!

[ssms5411]

That’s cool, glad it’s running. Too bad about the driver side header rubbing hopefully it’s not too bad.

[FirebirdGT]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkF...w?usp=drivesdk

Replaced the IAC and TPS sensor and we got her idling like a dream. I forgot how good that cam sounds!

Took her in her first drive and only 2 issues now.
Steering shaft rubs on the drivers side header.
Rear end makes noise. I suspect it’s empty. Will pull it apart and clean it and re-seal and fill it this week.

Almost there!

You should replace the "rag joint" with the all steel 98+ coupling - but HAVE to also replace the steering rack with 98+ - I did this mod years ago.

[ssms5411]

You should replace the "rag joint" with the all steel 98+ coupling - but HAVE to also replace the steering rack with 98+ - I did this mod years ago.

Yes I did the same with the steering rack going from 16.9 to 14.1 ratio is really noticeable. Just a a FE2 or FE4 steering rack I think for the 14 ratio.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Hi All,

Had her going nicely for a while now, but having an issue now.
Starts up and runs but runs weirdly. Throwing codes for lean condition left bank and right bank (both).


I suspect fuel because the tank was nasty inside, so we cleaned it all out and put a new pump in originally, but it might have sucked up some junk we couldn't get out.

Fuel pressure was 50 with key on, not running. 45 at idle, drops to 40 or so with revs. I don't think it should drop under revs, but it doesn't seem terrible?

Any other ideas?

[ssms5411]

I know you probably did but did you change the fuel filter? Sock pump along as it’s above 40psi you should be fine. Maybe run some 91 or 93 octane through it. If you have Hptuners check the graphs to see if it’s running lean. Also scan while doing WOT runs and monitor the fuel pressure.