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Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

SERIOUS Project 400 Swap

Ok I know ya hear about it all the time and most people are just curious, but im SERIOUS. I am looking to throw away the old ragged 2.8L 6 5 spd and throw (i know a little more is involved) a Chevy...
Forum: Body
02-02-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,250
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

92TransAm, Those are weld racing rims, not...

92TransAm,
Those are weld racing rims, not sure what model tho. They dont make em anymore, got em off Ebay factory direct brand new....$428 w/ shipping. Hell of a steal. Alotta people say they...
Forum: Body
01-24-2003, 12:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,250
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

My Old Folk still seems to hold its bladder...

My Old Folk still seems to hold its bladder pretty well. 196000+ miles pretty darn close to all original. Seals definitely are. Sould have probably kept my mouth shut though......:doh:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-06-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

here ya go....

here ya go....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-06-2003, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Send me a pic of the car, I'll see what I can...

Send me a pic of the car, I'll see what I can do.....KountrfeitFaith@cs.com
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-05-2003, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Well dunno what happened to the pics, there were...

Well dunno what happened to the pics, there were more posts earlier too......but im running version 7.0. So many freakin options, no way did I touch near all of them yet. Im stillllll learning and...
Forum: Body
01-05-2003, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Theres more, just mostly little things, but heres...

Theres more, just mostly little things, but heres the original see if you can figure it out.
Forum: Body
01-05-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Photoshop Addict

Finally learning how to use this :hail: godsend program. After only about 3 weeks. Thought I'd share my doings. Dont look much different but if I showed the original youd see it. Almost looks like a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-05-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Photoshop addict

Finally gettin the hang of this wonderful godsend program! Only took about 3 weeks lol. Heres what i got so far.....just thought I'd Share.
Forum: Electronics
12-05-2002, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Well things aint bad around here now that the...

Well things aint bad around here now that the temp is down to about 20. And lots of snow so the old Ford trucks are gettin broken out. But I have been driving the car all week letting the fan run its...
Forum: Electronics
12-04-2002, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

I highly doubt the wires are damaged I havent...

I highly doubt the wires are damaged I havent found a bad wire on this car yet, but hey anything is possible. Where is this sensor at? I probably looked at it a million times but just couldnt put a...
Forum: Car Audio
12-03-2002, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,071
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

well thanks for makin me look like a dumbass lol,...

well thanks for makin me look like a dumbass lol, I always understood that clipping was "bottoming" out of the amp, therefore the sound cuts in and out. Well at least thats all cleared up, with all...
Forum: Car Audio
12-02-2002, 11:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,071
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

In the audio world technical name for that is...

In the audio world technical name for that is clipping. Usually due to loss of power intermittently. When you play your system for long periods of time the amp may get hot and do this, also if you...
Forum: Car Audio
12-02-2002, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

High frequency sounds are heard directly, ie. not...

High frequency sounds are heard directly, ie. not from behind a tweeter. So point them towards you as best you can, but like mentioned before, try to make them sound as "stereo" as possible. May or...
Forum: Exhaust
12-02-2002, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Does this hold true?....

Got info from someone saying that these GM motors prefer the Y-Pipe over duals? Well at least the 2.8 and the 350. :bs: or not? Just curious.
Forum: Electronics
12-02-2002, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Cooling Fan not working...not the usual

Hello again im back, not that you noticed I was gone, but anyways...'87 2.8L I cannot diagnose the freakin fan problem. The fan does come on EVENTUALLY but at about 240-250 deg. It used to kick on at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2002, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Tire to wheel size......

Hi all, I need some advice for tires to fit these wheels. I have up front 15x7" Welds and in the back I have 15x8". Now I'm trying to find a good tire setup for this. I want to go as wide as I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-24-2002, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

I was just looking at a Monte today, my idea...

I was just looking at a Monte today, my idea looks do-able. Well not super simple, but the fender-door lines almost look the same if im not mistaken. I dunno, I guess I'll have to take a trip to the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-23-2002, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

I dont have the 87 front end, the thing was...

I dont have the 87 front end, the thing was wrecked and the last owner threw on like an 83 front end or one of them years, and I got an ugly fender. Plus i like to be different. :D Thanks guys.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-21-2002, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

What front ends fit?

Hey guys, lookin for some spice...what Chevy or Pontiac front clips would bolt onto an 87 Bird? I was thinkin of swapping in a Camaro front while retaining all the other Firebird stuff. How about...
Forum: History / Originality
07-23-2002, 09:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,967
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

You all know what opinons are like, but i dont...

You all know what opinons are like, but i dont think that car is going to do the job of replacing the f-bodies. These car manufacturers are all becoming sick headed. They dont make cars like they...
Forum: History / Originality
07-23-2002, 09:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,063
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Thanks for the jaw-dropper bluebird, man did that...

Thanks for the jaw-dropper bluebird, man did that pic ever get me thinkin. . . . . .:hail:
Forum: History / Originality
07-23-2002, 09:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,672
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Rolling around to 185,000 miles on original 2.8L....

Rolling around to 185,000 miles on original 2.8L. Man trans, most of car still original, with the exception of wheels, stereo, and cold air intake. A few of the usuals replaced but nothing major....
Forum: Carburetors
07-21-2002, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 430
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Wanting to swap out MPFI v6 for carbed or TBI 350

What needs to be done to use a carbed setup or a TBI (getting rid of MPFI v6) 350? I undersand all the major changes needed, but what about my electronics and fuel delivery? Will the elec fuel pump...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2002, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

I was thinkin about getting an adjustable valve,...

I was thinkin about getting an adjustable valve, but im short on money right now, big time. But anyways, I guess my best bet would be to go with an eventual drum to disk conversion, im looking for...
Forum: Cooling
06-23-2002, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Fan circuit woes. . .

Hmm where to start.....OK, basic problem, car can run up to over 240*, replaced fan temp switch, tested relay, threw in 180* thermostat. Now, heres the real mind blower, when the fan switch harness...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-23-2002, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

More rear brake power with drums. . .

I thought I saw a post on here awhile ago about getting more stopping power to the rear, with drum brakes, not discs. I tried every search and cant come up with a thing. Lots of rear disc stuff, but...
Forum: V6
06-21-2002, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Maybe tomorrow I'll take it to work and hook it...

Maybe tomorrow I'll take it to work and hook it up to the vac pump, see if I got any leaks goin on. As for the fuel pump, I dont mean to sound like an ***, but I'm ignoring that right now. Gonna try...
Forum: V6
06-18-2002, 10:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,397
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Well lets see, Im gonna ignore all this violence...

Well lets see, Im gonna ignore all this violence :D lol and answer the dudes question. . . So far I nailed 2 cars, some age Pontiac Fiero, and some kinda Lincoln <-----It was more than fair though...
Forum: V6
06-18-2002, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Where is this ECT located? Im new to these...

Where is this ECT located? Im new to these modernized vehicles and these gazillion electronic thingys. Lemme guess...easy to fix but really expensive? Thanks....hopefully we can nail this damn thing.
Forum: V6
06-17-2002, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

EEk please dont tell me the fuel pump, but i...

EEk please dont tell me the fuel pump, but i kinda have doubts about that, because whouldnt that totally defeat the rich starting? It wouldnt have enough pressure to throw so much fuel into the...
Forum: V6
06-16-2002, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Thats what i dont understand stuart is that its...

Thats what i dont understand stuart is that its not oil burning, its plain as day that its gas. This motor doesnt burn a drop of oil and even after about 2500mi. after oil change its still nice and...
Forum: V6
06-16-2002, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Stalling and rich start

Well today something just about royally pissed me off, was leaving the flea market, got to the end of the driveway and blaaa, car stalled. Started it back up, pulled out quick went down the road a...
Forum: V6
06-16-2002, 07:44 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

I kinda had the same experience with my Bird: I...

I kinda had the same experience with my Bird: I was searching hard for a rear wheel drive V8 5 spd car, Mustang, Firebird, Camaro whatever, I had $2000 in my pocket and it was burning a hole. I had...
Forum: V6
06-15-2002, 11:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Thank you 1991tealRSt-topGuy, knew I had a buddy...

Thank you 1991tealRSt-topGuy, knew I had a buddy in here. If I win or I lose its all the same to me, no excuses. But seriously V8 or no V8 just about any car can be an *** kicker in street racing...
Forum: V6
06-15-2002, 11:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

When people say V8's are fast, what do they mean,...

When people say V8's are fast, what do they mean, fast top speed fast 0-60, fast quarter, fast 1/8 or what is it? Any car can go fast. My v-6 gets around 8 secs 0-60, that is night and day...
Forum: V6
06-15-2002, 08:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Read about this V6...

Read about this V6 (http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/archives/features/0901_feature02.shtml) :D Again, if you know your stuff then a V6 can be fast. V8's are easy to build and make go fast,...
Forum: V6
06-15-2002, 10:54 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

The mileage for me is amazing, cuz when you go...

The mileage for me is amazing, cuz when you go from running 7 or less mpg motors to a 30+ mpg motor its like a gift from ***. :hail: :hail: :hail:
Forum: V6
06-12-2002, 11:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

lol thanks stuart. I dont know if Ford guy really...

lol thanks stuart. I dont know if Ford guy really fits me, I'm an any make guy as long as its rear wheel drive and American. I know a guy that runs a GM 6 in a stock car, beats the hell out of the...
Forum: V6
06-11-2002, 09:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

writing a novel. . .

V6's...hmmm yes, slower than the 8's but heaven forbid they be worse than the ricers. Yes them guys are kinda fast but how much do you think they put into them cars? You calculate all the crap up and...
Forum: V6
05-29-2002, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 560
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

When you get on it, does your whole shifter move...

When you get on it, does your whole shifter move up in the air?
Forum: V6
05-26-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 560
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Well 86bird, you ever hear that saying: Drive it...

Well 86bird, you ever hear that saying: Drive it like you stole it? I think that pretty much sums things up. Do you get rubber in 1st chirp em in 2nd then get a little squeak in 3rd? If you do that a...
Forum: V6
05-23-2002, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Yep Crows Foot does it, still kina a pain in the...

Yep Crows Foot does it, still kina a pain in the a$$ but it gets the job done. I did pretty much searchin for a normal dist wrench, but no luck. As a matter of fact I just used the crows about an...
Forum: V6
05-22-2002, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Thanks Crazy, it gets power washed about every...

Thanks Crazy, it gets power washed about every weekend at work, along with some McGuires wax...sp? It aint easy bein beautiful. It needs a little body putty and some touch up paint here and there but...
Forum: V6
05-22-2002, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 504
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Thanks Tom, I'll remember that next time. I...

Thanks Tom, I'll remember that next time. I somehow managed to get the thing in without taking anything off but the wheel and the heat shields. Somehow I managed lol. I got some weird ways with that...
Forum: V6
05-21-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Ok heres...

Ok heres (http://users.spec.net/home/emxjc/v6_60_history.html) a page that gives specs for the 2.8, scroll down to the 1987 and read about the pistons.
Forum: V6
05-21-2002, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Thanks, jus got em yesterday. Weld aluminums....

Thanks, jus got em yesterday. Weld aluminums. Yeah but anyways, some guys have been saying the 87 2.8 has big dishes in the piston....that much of a change from 85 to 87? Thanks, Mike
Forum: V6
05-21-2002, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 504
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Well the cat-back can take 10-15 minutes if your...

Well the cat-back can take 10-15 minutes if your a pro, but i had one hell of a time gettin the pipe from the cat up over the axle and up to the muff. It was one piece though...the one already on it ...
Forum: V6
05-21-2002, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Oops...sorry for the massive pic. . . .

Oops...sorry for the massive pic. . . .
Forum: V6
05-21-2002, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Ex-Ford guy

Pistons in 2.8L

Here I am back with yet another post. . I was searchin the net, lookin at some tech articles guys did on the 2.8. Now they are saying that if you put any more than 20 horses into your engine your...
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