Hello all!. I recently purchased a 1997 z28 camaro 30th anniversary edition as of monday and well, to be quite honest, couldnt be happier with the car.


Car only has 100xxxkms on er and runs perfectly. Stupid coolant light likes to like up whenever it wants to, but i havent gotten around to cleaning it up. Rad is filled to the top when cold. Anyways onto the question!

The car will rarely start the first attempt. Ill let it crank over twice and it might sputter, then nothing. But another attempt with two cranks, fires right up and runs perfect. This almost ALWAYS happens. When it does start on the 2nd crank, it has the distinct smell of gas. And if the engine is revved, you can hear it pop and crack in the exhaust. Happens on cold or hot engine. Almost seems to me that its flooding partially.

ANy opinions on this are welcome, thanks in advance



LT1 350v8 6speed
Mods
- k/n air filter/intake
- centerforce stage 2 clutch( apparently)
- underdrive pullies
- Msd pro billet distributor*(Adjustable ignition timing
- Ported/polished maf
- Magnaflow catback
- lowered/stiffer suspension( not sure on brand)
- 17in roh wheels wrapped in 275/40/r17's all around
- short throw shifter


Again, any opinions are welcome, thanks once again.

 

do a full tune-up on it... easiest and best way to start anyway... who knows what the other guy did to it... 100k, id go through it anyway. prob fine but cant hurt eh?

 

Yea probably couldnt hurt. I was going to do that soon. Im beginning to wonder if the plugs arent gapped properly perhaps?

 

id say its just that the plugs are old and arent sparking like they used to.

Change plugs, and plug wires.

Expect 4+ hours on plugs

Best way i found with factory manifolds, was to do driver side from the bottom.
Then the passenger side, u can do the front two from the top, and the back two from the bottom.

Plug wires, PITA.

Also do a fuel filter and oil change while your at it.

 

You could have a leaky injector.

 

dont get this one: - Msd pro billet distributor*(Adjustable ignition timing


if that had white rims it would look like my 97 LT4

 

Yep, run a tune up, also I would suggest the opti, just cause its nearing that 110k that they usually take a crap at from majority...its a bit expensive but will last you a long time

And as Reamo04 pointed out, expect a full day of work at doing the plugs and wires, the driver side is a breeze, but the passenger side will make you want to drive it off a clif. So get a 6 pack or two, and have at it

 

That's explain the smell. Tune up and check the injectors.

 

The timing is adjustable (+- 5*): http://www.msdignition.com/2006/06-4.htm

 

aww - that is sweet...
i adjust timing via LT1_EDIT, but that is still sweet

i got 175,000 miles and the original opti... no problems yet... but i know what i want next

 

What about the overflow tank?

 

Cobra, try this. Turn the ignition on, wait 5-6 seconds, then try to start it and see what happens.

 

The lip would be off already, but the paint underneath it is a bit beat up .

Seems to start alot better after waiting for the alarm light to go out.

 

are those clear lenses on the light assemblies? nice lookin car none the less...

 

Could be in those pictures, there arent any on the car right now tho. I maybe purchase some soon tho.

Thanks for the reply