160 thermostat, new hoses, coolant flush.
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160 thermostat, new hoses, coolant flush.
Just pick up a used pair of FRC's for $50 off ebay.
I'm going to have to fill in and paint 'em, but still :nana:
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Originally Posted by Ant71130
I used some foam tape I found at the hardware store for the top and sides, and on the bottom I used a black piece of heater hose. 4 small screws to hold it in place, it still looks good. The foam, however, needs to be replaced and I may put some more heater hose on instead. It sorta springy and seals decently.
Sure. Just as much as a non-baffled.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whamhammer
Hey Ant, your car looks great. I like the black rims w/chrome lip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ant71130Most likely. Mine isn't sealed yet but I'll fix that soon. Just gotta go out and actually get something o.O.
Attempted to wash it and let it sit, but then forgot I had to go donate plasma today so... 80mi round trip drive. Wouldn't have been so bad if I didn't happen to run into a construction area with no detour when new tar was being put down -.-.... heard rocks and crap hitting the wheel well and god know what for a solid 2 miles. Suuuucked.
FRC?
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Originally Posted by 02transamce
Fuel Rail Cover.
Took the cover off and sighed.
Forgot it got alittle dirty from last week, seriously debating paying someone to clean it for me. Have to pick someone up for a wedding later and the Jeep is on my shit list. Probably just needs quick detailer, but still not in the mood.
<- Lazy ( = wedding + now work today)
Am I the only person who thinks there car is never clean?
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Originally Posted by KMdef9
:true: I swear gremlins come after me and laugh their evil asses off and see what else they can make me do.
That and the f'ing cats. They are obsessed with sitting on or near my car.
Took a nice 800 mile cruise on Sunday/ Monday to Carmichaels, PA and back to Kearny, NJ. Averaged 25mpg's doing 75-80 all the way out and back. Got "lobster-ized" on the way back, drove all 400 miles with the top down. Paying for it now, though. :mommy: Just turned 49,300 on my return. Going to HATE goin over 50K! Probably won't use the car much now til the TA Nats. Got my room reserved, just waiting for the Goodies from the show. Unless there are some nearby cruises to go to ( Staten Island, Wrong Island, eastern PA, etc.) :yup:
finally sanded the SLP off and painted my Lid. NOw just need to find a good bird decal for it.
Tires balanced, right rear tire leak fixed. Putting some gas in it.
Thanks man, much appreciated. Fond of yours as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Too Fast
Not even close, I feel that way 2 hours after I attempt to clean it.Quote:
Originally Posted by KMdef9
Or draw one, had my girl do it and it turned out awesome, check it out. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshuaGrooms83
http://i56.tinypic.com/pspcy.jpg
THats pretty cool!! id have to do a reverse of that. I painted mine red.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ant71130Thanks man, much appreciated. Fond of yours as well.
Not even close, I fele that way 2 hours after I attempt to clean it.
Or draw one, had my girl do it and it turned out awesome, check it out. :)
Got new shoes for the rear. Went from Sumitomos to Toyo Proxes R888 315-35/R17's. Now it's time to cut the grass, Happy Fathers Day all.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...7/S7300980.jpg
Fair enough, but yeah it was pretty cool. I found two pictures on the computer, and she traced them off the monitor once they were blown up, then measured the lid and put it on a bigger sheet of paper actual size, then just drew lightly and colored it with a paint marker. Looks sweet. Throw a clear coat spray over it and you're good to go! :drunk2:Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshuaGrooms83
Anybody know what I can use to fill in the Corvette on FRC's?
Bondo.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
will it hold up to the heat cycles or not crack over time?
Not if you mix it right...also heat shield tape should be used on the underside.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
JB Weld might also work...I did some filling on my FAST 90 Intake and had it powdercoated.
how would JB weld bond to composite plastic?
I also planned on using the heat tape.
I'd used epoxy and smooth it out with a plastic spreader. then sand it smooth and even and then paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Ordered a new upper radiator hose for a Camaro. I am ditching the P.O.S. stock power steering cooler setup.
Good man...now go the extra step and ditch the power steering altogether.Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
I dont know about ditching power steering on a 3,500 pound car. It wasn't bad on a stripped out 1990 Toyota RN pickup.Quote:
Originally Posted by ls1camino
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Originally Posted by ls1camino
I'm just not hardcore like you and Josh. :)
PM coming...
Gave her a bath and swapped sneakers for the show this weekend:
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http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/DSC04234.jpg
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/DSC04236.jpg
AFTER:
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/DSC04238.jpg
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/DSC04240.jpg
Just HAD to show off your lift, too, huh? So jealous.:leghump:Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02Gave her a bath and swapped sneakers for the show this weekend:
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AFTER:
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Originally Posted by az gt eater
The damn thing has me spoiled. :D
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Originally Posted by pajeff02Gave her a bath and swapped sneakers for the show this weekend:
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Nice setup!
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did the ceta mod, sorry for the crappy cell phone pics!
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...-T69/ceta2.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...-T69/ceta1.jpg
I'll let you know how it works out...also, my car is almost down to 3200lbs now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whamhammer
Good idea! I had mine fail last year, all the power steering fluid went in my coolent. What a mess that was.Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
+infinity here...... how tall is your garage?Quote:
Originally Posted by az gt eater
thanks, now I know what one looks like on our color.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edward-Tdid the ceta mod, sorry for the crappy cell phone pics!
I wanna do this to my red one, but as of lately I am scared to do ANYTHING to my Trans Am to make it stand out as I have two Oklahoma Highway patrolmans that have been pulling me over left and right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edward-Tdid the ceta mod, sorry for the crappy cell phone pics!
BUT it looks good. I like it!
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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
I think the ceiling is 11' 3". I couldn't go with a conventional overhead lift as they are all 12'.
My ceiling if 14'....I don't think the wife would allow me though.....
I've been thinking to find an old gas station or a old warehouse and buy it so I have a work shop so I can have my own play house. But damn this economy is a killer.
......stared at it longingly,
wishing i had about $10,000 exta to go forced induction right now lol
got a turbo and some intercoolers... that it though lol
Took it to inspection actully.
Gotta get the powersteering boot fixed/replaced, headlights adjusted, and the right rear parking brake needs to be adjusted. Which actually suprised me.
thanks guys, did the bird on the fron t bumber but i messed it up, had to take the paint off, that bird is a pain to tape up.
Jeff I like the Bogarts. Theyre the same ones we used to have on our lightning.
Anyway, I went to do plugs. Had all 8 out in 15 minutes from the top, not to bad if I say so myself. hah. But then I found out I dont own a plug gapper. After looking at the old plugs it looks like they were never gapped either. Im guessing having them opened a little more to spec will help a little bit. They did have some oil on them, im guessing valve seals, it never smokes and all cylinders were between 117-125 psi compression.
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Originally Posted by T/A98
Thanks!
That could be some kind of record.
I set a record once while changing plugs.....the amount of cuss words one can utter.....
I usually go for the most scratches on the back of my hands...Quote:
Originally Posted by Knight
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Originally Posted by ls1camino
^^ This.
new (to me) wheels this weekend:
chrome c4 ZR1s w/ WS.6 center caps!
http://ls1.com/forums/picture.php?al...pictureid=2947
At least your not trying to change plugs on a third gen' v-8. I had to be a contortionist on my old '89!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ls1camino
Kerse, those look nice also you don't see to many hardtops anymore.
EEK! started sanding and fiberglass repairing my WS6 style hood (aftermarket) so i can get it ready for paint.
this was in the mailbox today ::shitstorm: it is to replace the FUGLY blue and yellow plates that NY has moved to. i was able to get a custom yankee plate and it was worth it.
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...cak/lswut1.jpg
Walked into the Garage, installed my new decals, shampoo'd the carpet, realized i was out of gas, so i took a cruise down the valley to fill it up, and as it cost ~80 bucks, i will let it sit in my garage just a little bit more haha
good thing my DD is a firebird!
wife just called me to tell me my shifter is here.
screwed with my exhaust, some welds broke and my driver side tip wont stay in the hanger....
Got the PRO 5.0 installed. Only thing I forgot was to re-install the rubber boot screws. Oh-well next time.
What a difference. It's going to take a few trips to get use to it.
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/100_6127.jpg
side by side comparison
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/100_6136.jpg
Finished
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/100_6141.jpg
I've got enough pics to do a how to thread if anybody is interested.
Catch can was delivered. Looking forward to installing this when I get back from the show this weekend.
Go for it!! I've been looking for a shifter install write-up to sticky in the manual trans section.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Put your car in the tent, and you can do a live demonstration during the show. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
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Originally Posted by Knight
Smokey burnouts at the top and bottom of the hour?
Not bad.....and if Spaz is there - how to replace your rear diff!Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
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Originally Posted by Knight
Fixed :lmao: :wall:
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took it to the shop,changed the oil & found out the torque arm brackets were bad now its about to rain so its back to the garage for good old pewter
Dumped $200 on detailing supplies, not including the porter cable I bought a few months ago.
Going to do a test run on the GTP tomorrow with a simple wash, clay bar, and and waxing using the PC.
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Originally Posted by fbodyNATION
Good excuse for buying torque arm stuff :)
Took the front wheels off last night, putting new tires on them (old school GS-Cs from a 'vette, 275-40-17s, hey they were free), replacing the front brake pads and refacing the rotors and oh yeah fixing the wheel well liner that was coming off I didn't know about.
Hanging out with Jeff in the LS1.com tent at Carlisle.
sanded and bondo'd the hood, prepping for paint.
pics or it didn't happenQuote:
Originally Posted by Knight
I shouldve gone.
Come on down! We'll be here all weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by T/A98
Replaced window motor....everything that could go wrong..went wrong lol
LOL! Glad i wasn't the only one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pony_Eater
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replaced rear shocks, put on UMI adjustable Panhard, replaced some bushings with polyurethane on rear, changed gear oil an put on new 25$ chrome cover :) what else did we do today...put front plate on with overlay that i got from afterthought and put on overlays for center panel in the back (bird an transam lettering) tommorw is subframe connectors Catalayic converter an oil change hopefully been busy day
Car wash and a cruise-in,is the plan.
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Drove up to Muncie IN to watch some nostalgia drags. Lot of traditional Pontiac cars there, Arnie Beswick, others.
At said cruise in,lots of mustangs,our CETA is the only fourth gen f body here.
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took off my side trim, looks a lot better and will be easier to wax. debating whether or not to remove the Trans Am badges too
put GM black CE trans am letters on the door to replace the silver ones. looks 100x better!!!
Can you post a pic of your bird w/o the trim? I'm curious.Quote:
Originally Posted by justinmc978
Put the drag radials on the car last night, hooked up a lot better on the street. We will see how it does at the track Friday night.
What track do you run at?Quote:
Originally Posted by cpop98ws6
I will be going to Numidia friday, last year i went to Island dragway in NJ.
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We'll be in Beaver Springs this weekend. No T&T there though, so I am waiting until later next month to run our car.
Every friday numidia has street legal drags, i'm hopeing to sneak into the 11's this year. I dont want to push that little 10 bolt to much though lol
itll be alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by cpop98ws6
Painted my new(used) LS6 intake in preperation for the LS1-LS6 swap, carefully disconnected all lines/hoses/wires behind the intake and I swear the OPSU was broken before I moved the intake:rubeyes:, no one has one in stock of course, so now I wait 'till tomorrow to finish the project.
Picked it up from the exhaust shop
Hope so!Quote:
Originally Posted by T/A98
Soldered up my BCM, couldnt get the box to sit back in the dash right, but my radio stopped randomly turning off.
walked into my garage only to realize my black T/a is dirty just from sitting there after yesterdays wash.. today, both birds get a new clean! also changing a turn signal in the ta
sub frame connectors and adjustable lower control arms.
hopefully next week ls6 intake 80mm tb. it's getting there. slowly.
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Soldered up my BCM, couldnt get the box to sit back in the dash right, but my radio stopped randomly turning off.
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Last edited by pajeff02; Today at 05:23 AM. Reason: Correction
did I put 'saudered' instead of 'soldered'? :nilly:
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Originally Posted by justinmc978
:yup: Don't mean to be a spelling Nazi, but I just couldn't leave that one alone. :)
Drove it to work today without hearing/feeling the annoying clunk I was getting from a torn transmission mount. Replaced it last night. It's nice going WOT without worrying that the transmission will jump thru the floor!
drove it yesterday. a little squeak coming from the rear. Still need to put on control arms, adj phb, lca relocation brackets. Also noticed a tick coming from the trans when i got home. not sure about that, gonna change fluid and filter
Jacked the bird up and installed lower control arms, relocation brackets and a panhard bar. took about 3 hrs laying on the ground with my small amount of handtools, lol but i got it done. noticed my pinion seal is leaking, so i guess thats next on the list.
Went 11.96 @ 113.8 with a 1.7 60ft tonight and didn't blow the rear!
^^ first 11 sec run?
[QUOTE=T/A98;2673943]^^ first 11 sec run?[/QUO
Yep
congrats
