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...

OBD II LT1 PCM for LT1 Harness Category

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.