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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-05-2003, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By v8powr

Thanks for the comments. Actually, the goal is...

Thanks for the comments. Actually, the goal is to hit 13's na. If i go to the bottle, then i expect 12's. Be nice to have a six cylinder sleeper. Coulda got a 98 z28, but insurance would have...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-04-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By v8powr

Finally got yall some decent pics of my 96 RS

Sadly, i sold my 90 RS for the 96. It was a bittersweet day, but hey....im still an fbody owner right? Anyways...heres a link to some pics i took today with the new digi camera. Enjoy!

Heres...
Forum: History / Originality
10-10-2002, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,566
Posted By v8powr

well see i go to pick up the car tommorow from...

well see i go to pick up the car tommorow from houston and i actually whent to the chevy dealership here in town to get the rpo code list. I asked them and they couldnt tell me nothing so i emailed...
Forum: History / Originality
10-09-2002, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,566
Posted By v8powr

can someone help with the weird 4th gen rpo code?

I just bought a 96 rs with the y87 package. It has an rpo code (R7R)-advertised special vehicle. I even called the chevy help line and their doing an investigation to see if they can turn somethin...
Forum: South Central Region
10-05-2002, 04:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By v8powr

oh yeah...i wouldnt have to worry about tech...

oh yeah...i wouldnt have to worry about tech anymore since i have a 4th gen fbody now. 96RS. Id be curious to see what the little sixer can put out with the 3.42 gearing (Y87) im guessin mid to low...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-01-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By v8powr

thanks for the compliments guys....ill be glad...

thanks for the compliments guys....ill be glad when next friday gets here.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-01-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By v8powr

moderator.....i dont know y it double posted like...

moderator.....i dont know y it double posted like that....this thread can be deleted if needed
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-01-2002, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By v8powr

well, as for modding it, i did do a search on...

well, as for modding it, i did do a search on Google.com to find out a little info on it and i ran across an article from GMHP magazine where a school teacher had one and she had a supercharger and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-30-2002, 11:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By v8powr

Got a 4th gen today!

Its a 96 RS. It has the Y87 performance setup with the ground effects. This is a car ive been tryin to get for awhile now. We go to houston to pick it up next friday. Im gonna enclose the ebay...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-30-2002, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By v8powr

Got a 4th gen today!

Its a 96 RS. It has the Y87 performance setup with the ground effects. This is a car ive been tryin to get for awhile now. We go to houston to pick it up next friday. Im gonna enclose a pic and...
Forum: South Central Region
09-27-2002, 10:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 240
Posted By v8powr

any1 in east texas,west louisiana that can help with chip burning?

Just need to get somethin done to get the best outta my free flowing exhaust other small stuff....willin to pay for your time.
Forum: South Central Region
09-27-2002, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By v8powr

where is it being held at? Im definatly game! ...

where is it being held at? Im definatly game! car cause of tech Maybe ill have my eibach sportlines installed by then. Im at Ft Polk/Leesville. But yeah..sounds like fun
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-27-2002, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By v8powr

basically, i dont want to be bottoming out every...

basically, i dont want to be bottoming out every bump or dip because my struts and shocks were giving in too much. Oh well, i guess you never know untill you try. Maybe even a stiff spring with a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-26-2002, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By v8powr

THanks snowdog for the quic reply......the name...

THanks snowdog for the quic reply......the name is Gas Ryder shocks and struts. Thing is...ive still gotta lotta other stuff i need to knock out like w strippin and my a/c and radiator and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-26-2002, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By v8powr

Just need to know how this setups gonna work....

15x7 rim, P235, 60 15 tires.... eibach sportlines......autzone struts 29.99 and shocks 20.00. Basicaly, am i gonna be rubbin with the sportlines and those tires? And also im curious as to how my...
Forum: South Central Region
09-23-2002, 01:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,283
Posted By v8powr

me too!

me too!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2002, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By v8powr

What will a shops diagnostic cpu tell me?

Is something like that just for when your car is throwing codes or will it tell things like knock counts and such? Basically if someone could just give me a basic rundown on the info it will supply....
Forum: Body
09-17-2002, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By v8powr

any tips for instaling new weatherstriping??

In a few months im gonna have to order a new kit for my car..(TTOP EQUIPPED) Is this a relativly easy thing to do, or somethin i should have a professional do? Also Is there any little tricks to...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2002, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By v8powr

Yeah...good point...i did a little more looking...

Yeah...good point...i did a little more looking on that site and they have a crate 350 thats turnkey for like 3,100 i believe. That might be a more realistic approach. But who knows what will...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2002, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By v8powr

LS1 Engine kit

This might be somethin for me to really strive for. But I wonder how hard its gonna be to stuff it in. Any ideas on it are apreciated....this is the link...
Forum: TBI
09-01-2002, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By v8powr

Kinda off topic....but JR...hows the 305 runnin...

Kinda off topic....but JR...hows the 305 runnin with those mods you have? Is it quick? Still good for daily drivability i assume.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-01-2002, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,390
Posted By v8powr

basically... i think that if you have a nice...

basically... i think that if you have a nice black wheel well and have nice clean all black tires, it makes it harder for the eye to detect a gap inbetween the wheel well and the top of the tire,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-29-2002, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By v8powr

Ill give the 800# a call tommorow. It dosent...

Ill give the 800# a call tommorow. It dosent specify a brand. It comes from S&W race cars. They sale roll bars...etc.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2002, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,390
Posted By v8powr

Now rev I can agree with that statement about...

Now rev I can agree with that statement about keepin the tires clean and givin it a "lowered look". Really looks good when the wheel wells are black and the tires just match in with it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2002, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By v8powr

Would this be worth the $$ as far as a suspension package?

In my super chevy mag (novemeber 2002) on page 119 they have a suspension package that consists of.... subframe connectors & crossmember kit, Adjustable torque arm, LCA's, adjustable panhard bar and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-25-2002, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By v8powr

3.08's are the gearing i believe. I got lucky...

3.08's are the gearing i believe. I got lucky and got the posi too. Watch that T5 tranny though...there not the best at handling big power combos.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-25-2002, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By v8powr

From what ive heard the draglaunch springs are no...

From what ive heard the draglaunch springs are no good on the street. Im gonna go with the prokit prolly in a few months. They wont lower your ride much and i think will over alot better handling...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-25-2002, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,390
Posted By v8powr

BF Goodwrench Radial T/A's...white letters out or not?

Gettin some 235 60/15's to put a little more meat on the ground. But normaly i mount my tires black wall out. Should i do these the same or go with the white letters out? Lookin for some...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-24-2002, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By v8powr

my ride kinda dies stalls for about 250rpms...

my ride kinda dies stalls for about 250rpms around 3000 maybe 3500....what could be causin that? But anyways...a win is a win.

Brandon
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-24-2002, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By v8powr

Chalk one up for the 'ol RS

Whent out tonight and found some folks just grouped up in a parkin lot so i stopped just to see what was up since im still kinda new here. They were about to go street race alittle and I got coaxed...
Forum: South Central Region
08-22-2002, 09:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,283
Posted By v8powr

so what is tech checkin for? Cause i have a...

so what is tech checkin for? Cause i have a cracked windshield too. Maybe i should just wait till i get all the bugs worked out.
Forum: South Central Region
08-22-2002, 07:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,283
Posted By v8powr

Where is Red river raceway in realation to the...

Where is Red river raceway in realation to the Leesville/Ft. Polk area. I would like to see what my car runs but i dont have reverse in it. Would they still let me run it? I couldnt get in a...
Forum: History / Originality
08-21-2002, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By v8powr

Thanks guys....now i just gotta figure out where...

Thanks guys....now i just gotta figure out where the brain of it is. MaybeI might get it back workin again.
Forum: History / Originality
08-21-2002, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By v8powr

Whats up with this red LED below my cigg lighter?

It dosent work but its there....also found a car alarm horn under my hood and a senser under the top pf my dashpad....is this aftermarket install?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-21-2002, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By v8powr

Ok...ive decided on the 235 60/15's for my car. ...

Ok...ive decided on the 235 60/15's for my car. There BF Goodwrench Excentra GT's. They look pretty good. Theve got a 50,000 mile wrrty i believe, so thats good. But the guy told me that these...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-20-2002, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By v8powr

ok..just did a quick search....seems like P235 60...

ok..just did a quick search....seems like P235 60 R15's are the route to go. Almost no speedo errors...there wider, more of a low profile. Im i right about this stuff? And i think it was said that...
Forum: TBI
08-20-2002, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By v8powr

check my sig...thats the one i have....works fine...

check my sig...thats the one i have....works fine in my case. Bought it at advance for $27 + tax.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-20-2002, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By v8powr

whats the best tire size to get with my 15 inch rims...

Stock now it has 215 65 R15's. I wanna go as wide as possible but keeping it from rubbing. I also want a lower profile tire cause im gonna lower the ride after a while. What should i get? I was...
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2002, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By v8powr

i dont think it does...but ill check it out...

i dont think it does...but ill check it out tommorow thanks.
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2002, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By v8powr

well, thing is i want my heater core hooked back...

well, thing is i want my heater core hooked back up for when it get cooler. Right now ive got two sticks stuffed in the heatercore hoses to keep anything from going in or coming out. But the reason...
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2002, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By v8powr

Actually a "heating it up" question

OK.....every1 knows that a 90 305TBI 5speed has provisions in the radiator for the hoses of the heater core. I had to install a radiator out of a cutlass supreme (86 model about) because of an...
Forum: TBI
08-08-2002, 12:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By v8powr

Just installed edelbrock air cleaner Part # 1207

I just finished installing the air cleaner and have a few questions. Does any one else have a problem with the base sitting level? It seems like its tilted cause of the cruise control and the...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-30-2002, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,522
Posted By v8powr

wow..just a few months ago i coulda donated yall...

wow..just a few months ago i coulda donated yall an engine...had a 91 quad 4 H.O 2.3. Think it was rated at 180 hp stock. But i drove it around with bad motormounts for so long i cracked the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2002, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By v8powr

Oh yeah....if i order another set...whats the...

Oh yeah....if i order another set...whats the best way to secure em? I think that I saw on another post somewhere to screw them on....could someone elighten me on that?
Forum: Cooling
07-28-2002, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,728
Posted By v8powr

can i use JB weld to fix a condenser coil?

I can put my finger where the leak is and almost make it stop by applying pressure....do yall think some JB weld and maybe a can of that 134A stop leak stuff might fix me up? <----already converted...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2002, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By v8powr

Are Iroc and RS front blackouts different?

I was just wondering because i bought some and had to send them back because they didnt fit right. And the parts guy asked me if i had an Iroc or RS. I didnt think that it matters.....does it?
90...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2002, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,468
Posted By v8powr

Can someone identify this rear end?

Heres the #'s.......GM N

22522678

Thanks if ya can help. If ya cant....thanks for lookin anyways.

Brandon
Forum: Cooling
07-20-2002, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By v8powr

Thanks for the info Lounge....im gonna order a...

Thanks for the info Lounge....im gonna order a condenser hopefully next week and put it in a recharge....its just too damn hot in Louisiana for no a/c.
Forum: Cooling
07-19-2002, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By v8powr

Can someone walk me through on changing my a/c condenser coil...

If I take it to a shop its gonna run me like over $100 bucks. I looked at it and it has different points at were it looks like it can come off. Any walk through would be great cause i usaually dont...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2002, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By v8powr

ohh....so thats the difference in the quick ratio...

ohh....so thats the difference in the quick ratio box..... a 1/4 turn of the S. wheel? That dosent seem like that big of a difference.
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