Stock LT1 Baseline
Our '97 Camaro took a short trip to Hutter Performance in Northeast Ohio for a dyno baseline before any changes were made. With 264 hp and 284 lb-ft to the rear wheels, our baseline results were better than we expected from this 20 year-old, 64K mile, stock LT1 engine. The car was purchased with a cold air intake and Borla cat-back exhaust already installed.
We had a little fuel problem on our way back to the shop...
BEHIND THE SCENES...
OUT OF GAS
Never trust a 20 year-old fuel level sending unit. Chris made it to the pump with an empty tank. |
FUEL PUMP TESTING
We pulled the fuel pump relay to jump 12V to the gray fuel pump wire. These attaching clips often break. Fortunately we stock replacements. |
HOME ON A FLATBED
An empty tank burned up our fuel pump. Now 15 gallons of fuel in the tank. |
15 GALLONS HAVE TO GO!
Connected a hose to the return line under the driver seat area. Our local auto parts store sells this 5/16" fitting. |
FINGERS CROSSED...
Pressurized the tank to start the flow. A shop rag and air hose were used at the filler neck. |
SUCCESS!
This method allowed us to drain about 8 gallons of gas. We'd rather wrestle with the remaining 7 gallons than 15. |
| Part # | Description | Price | Qty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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100-00987 | Delphi Attaching Clip for Relay - Nail Style - Gray for many GM sealed relay applications | $3.50 | |
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100-00945 | HELLA 12V 20/40A Weatherproof SPDT 280 Footprint Mini Relay with Bracket | $12.00 |
1997 Camaro Z28
- Stock LT1 Baseline
- EFI 24x™ GM Gen III LS1 PCM
- EFI 24x™ Holley HP
- EFI 24x™ GM Gen III LS1 PCM
- EFI 24x™ GM Gen IV E40 ECM
- EFI 24x™ Holley Dominator
- EFI 58x™ GM Gen IV E38 ECM
- EFI 58x™ GM Gen IV E67 ECM
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