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Posted By chvy

Re: new/old camaro pics:

Thanks guys, I'm going to do a few aerodynamic modifications to see if I can squeeze over 30mpg combined mileage out of it, along with everything else planned.

I just got a carfax, this car was...

Forum: Interior

04-01-2010, 12:16 AM

Replies: 381

Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

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Posted By chvy

Re: Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

No sitting, leaning, scratching, touching, etc to the exterior/paint (unless it's to open the door).

I've had multiple cars with big scratches because some friend wants to lean his *** up against...

Forum: V6

03-31-2010, 11:45 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By chvy

Re: new/old camaro pics:

Ya the 4cyl would be the most efficient, but it's just too much money and effort on my part too. Don't really want another big project, maybe later down the road I can swap an engine. My favorite...

Forum: V6

03-31-2010, 10:59 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By chvy

Re: new/old camaro pics:

I did look into swapping a 4 banger, but it would be too much money. Which also isn't the object of this car, I'd like to keep the whole thing under 6000$, preferably under 3,000$. I'd want to keep...

Forum: V6

03-31-2010, 10:32 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By chvy

Re: new/old camaro pics:

I'm not turning the camaro into something it's not, the 4cyl camaro got mid 30's hwy mpg around the same years.

No the front wouldnt sit higher than it does right now:
185/75/14 tire height...

Forum: V6

03-31-2010, 08:03 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By chvy

Re: new/old camaro pics:

they used to be chrome cragars, but the center spokes were all rusted so they were painted black. I just looked, they're 14" wheels, thought they were 15". The rear tires are 215/70/14 and the...

Forum: V6

03-31-2010, 01:18 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By chvy

Re: new/old camaro pics:

Thanks guys, the paint idea was from a magazine I've been trying to find a picture of it. The paint scheme was on a race/drag 4th gen camaro. He liked it so much that he copied it, but the paint on...

Forum: V6

03-30-2010, 11:27 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By chvy

new/old camaro pics:

Here's my new camaro, 1984 2.8 LC1 "high output" lol, 102hp/145ft.lbs. This is the first pic I found, this was in my neighbors driveway after he painted it, almost a year ago now. I'll get some...

Forum: V6

03-30-2010, 01:36 PM

Replies: 162

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Posted By chvy

Re: Nitrous Devastation!

So about 1000$+ cost of nitrous? That's not too bad

300 n/a hp? Are you going to try this on the 3.1 or 3.4? How would you go about getting that much power out of it?

Forum: V6

03-30-2010, 12:06 PM

Replies: 162

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Posted By chvy

Re: Nitrous Devastation!

how much does one of these engines cost to have the bottom end fully built with forged internals? That'd be pretty cool to have a 300hp 2.8/3.1 on demand... (it's not for me, but I think it's cool...

Forum: V6

03-30-2010, 12:04 PM

Replies: 162

Views: 22,463

Posted By chvy

Re: Nitrous Devastation!

pontiac guy - Do you still use the bottle? I'm curious how long it's lasted on the 75 shot

Forum: V6

03-30-2010, 02:15 AM

Replies: 9

2.8 Turbo

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Posted By chvy

Re: 2.8 Turbo

No man, you can't put a turbo off one bank and have it feed both, it might be a good idea to check out a book on turbos or forced induction at the local library. They have these books at...

Forum: V6

03-30-2010, 01:40 AM

Replies: 162

Views: 22,463

Posted By chvy

Re: Nitrous Devastation!

What would be the point of methanol injection on an no2 engine? It's a waste of time and money. Nitrous cools the intake charge better than meth, and running that much no2 along with methanol...

Forum: V6

03-29-2010, 07:27 PM

Replies: 41

I want to see some #s for big power 2.8/3.1s

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Posted By chvy

Re: I want to see some #s for big power 2.8/3.1s

:waveman:acceleration was nice, but the problem with copying anything from the biturbo is its notorious reputation for being one of the absolute worst engines and cars ever built by any exotic car...

Forum: V6

03-28-2010, 09:37 PM

Replies: 26

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Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

Ya it was weird, not sure why all the other companies were quoting me almost twice as much. I checked with about 10 places. It has to be because the sport coupe could be had in the v8? Which a lot...

Forum: V6

03-28-2010, 09:19 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

ya those sound about right. I pay just around 200$ for 6 months for each of my other cars. 250$/6months for the camaro isn't too bad, I just thought it would be cheaper being so old.

I'm not...

Forum: Power Adders

03-27-2010, 11:44 PM

Replies: 11

Meth injection

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Posted By chvy

Re: Meth injection

Methanol is not a downgrade, it is a huge upgrade on boosted engines because of its knock retarding properties that can't be beat... why else top fuel guys run methanol/e85/alcohol dragsters? For...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 11:14 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

What insurance companies do yall have? How much are yall paying for third gen v6 camaros insurance at minimum coverage?

I called safeco (current provider) state farm, nationwide, geico,...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 05:20 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

Hopefully it'll get high 20's avg mpg. Like I said, if I don't see 30mpg after super granny-styling on a tank of gas, then I'll swap the rear gear out.

Ya I've been thinking about the A/C thing...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 05:04 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

I got 36 out of the little honda. It's a four door 1.5 4spd auto, I just painted it about a year ago and it's in real good condition except for not having A/C.

I've heard of crx's and hatchback...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 04:51 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

I know what you mean, this car is an upgrade from my honda, but still an inexpensive cool daily driver/cruiser. 25avg mpg would be fine with me, keep in mind it's mostly highway miles. I did a...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 04:27 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

haha thanks man, someone else gets it! If I'd put my purchase in any category it'd be: the most classic best looking absolute cheapest best gas mileage car available that you would want to be seen in...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 04:20 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

Thats a good question, I promised my brother (10 years younger than me) that when he gets his permit I would give him my 1990 civic, I've been looking for a car for a few weeks/months and haven't...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 03:48 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

Thanks man, my budget on the interior is about 500$ it has all panels except one door panel which I can buy from a junkyard/ebay/craigslist for nothing. I'll do most of the upholstery for the panels...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 10:57 AM

Replies: 26

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Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

I haven't looked at it yet, still waiting to get keys for the thing and a title, but I'll be able to tell real quick if it's carbureted or not... I'm going to post some pics in about a week or so to...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 10:27 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

Thanks for the tips guys, I think I can do this all for 1000$, I'm working on getting the title/insurance for the car in the next week or two. Should be 500$ for the car and maybe 200$ for...

Forum: V6

03-27-2010, 10:16 AM

Replies: 28

A little V6 rant for my fellas

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Posted By chvy

Re: A little V6 rant for my fellas

Hey man, don't worry about what other ppl are saying. They said the same thing about my truck, an 06 silverado single cab with a 4.3. People asked me why I was supercharging it and bolting in a new...

Forum: V6

03-26-2010, 05:45 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 1,327

Posted By chvy

Re: v6 gas mileage/specs

Thanks for the info guys, I found out some more about the camaro... my neighbor's son will sell it to me for 500$. My neighbor was looking for 1000$ but his son wants to let me have it for 500$...

Forum: V6

03-25-2010, 11:39 PM

Replies: 26