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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-25-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Johnny Ray

Re: Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas everyone! :D

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Forum: Members Camaros
09-02-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,633
Posted By Johnny Ray

Re: Pics of my 89 Iroc

Looks good to me! :D

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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-23-2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 633
Posted By Johnny Ray

Re: 305 wanted.

I do not know about this engine (http://peoria.craigslist.org/pts/803889515.html)although the price seems pretty good if it is solid.


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Forum: Members Camaros
10-23-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,787
Posted By Johnny Ray

Looking real good Gunny! :D :cool:

Looking real good Gunny! :D

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-09-2005, 10:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,521
Posted By Johnny Ray

Cool site! Thanks! :D :cool:

Cool site!

Thanks! :D

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Forum: V6
03-01-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,375
Posted By Johnny Ray

I've loved every V6 Firebird that we have owned. ...

I've loved every V6 Firebird that we have owned.

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Forum: V6
11-22-2003, 11:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,173
Posted By Johnny Ray

Congratulations on your 'new' car! The 2.8...

Congratulations on your 'new' car!

The 2.8 will last forever if taken care of.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2003, 01:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,008
Posted By Johnny Ray

Thanks for the heads up Brok! :D :cool:

Thanks for the heads up Brok! :D

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Forum: V6
02-08-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By Johnny Ray

In the event of it acting up again, this is what...

In the event of it acting up again, this is what I had to do to change my daughter's '92 Firebird fuel pump.

First thing is to make sure you have plenty of time set aside to do this.

Get the...
Forum: V6
11-28-2002, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 666
Posted By Johnny Ray

Good to see you posting again Jason! I may...

Good to see you posting again Jason!

I may know how you are feeling my friend.

In 1973 I sold a car that I worshipped and it wasn't 2 darn months that the guy totalled it and sent it to the...
Forum: V6
11-25-2002, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 778
Posted By Johnny Ray

I agree! I have fixed severe problems such...

I agree!

I have fixed severe problems such as that and had many more years of enjoyment from cars that others had written off for junk.

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Forum: V6
08-21-2002, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By Johnny Ray

Great info tips on painting Dale! Thanks! ...

Great info tips on painting Dale!

Thanks!

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Forum: V6
07-21-2002, 07:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,330
Posted By Johnny Ray

One siamesed entity. Human joined to machine from...

One siamesed entity. Human joined to machine from the neck down in a ninety mile an hour waltz across the interstate, together keeping time to the orchestral cacophony of sound that was the music of...
Forum: V6
07-06-2002, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By Johnny Ray

5-7 inches shorter?!!!???? Damn! What...

5-7 inches shorter?!!!????

Damn!

What diameter of tires are you running what your car lowered that much?

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Forum: V6
05-22-2002, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Johnny Ray

I ask myself that every summer Tom! :D :cool:

I ask myself that every summer Tom! :D

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Forum: V6
04-06-2002, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 564
Posted By Johnny Ray

That's great! That's got to be one of the...

That's great!

That's got to be one of the best feelings in the world!

Let's see some pics now!

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Forum: V6
12-21-2001, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By Johnny Ray

Congratulations on finishing up with your finals....

Congratulations on finishing up with your finals.

Bummer about your car though.

I needed to repair a rear bumper cover on one of our Firebirds and I ended up finding another bumper cover for...
Forum: V6
12-12-2001, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By Johnny Ray

I did not have to take the transmission out of...

I did not have to take the transmission out of the car.

I jacked it up and removed the inspection plate and tightened one bolt at a time, turning the flywheel as I needed.

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Forum: V6
12-12-2001, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By Johnny Ray

Do you have a automatic or manual transmission? ...

Do you have a automatic or manual transmission?

I have found the bolts holding the converter to the flywheel loose before and had the same symptoms.

Just a thought.

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Forum: V6
12-08-2001, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By Johnny Ray

Rob, I usually check the tire pressure, clean the...

Rob, I usually check the tire pressure, clean the rims and tires up real good and stack them on top of each other with a large lawn type garbage bag covering them up if they are to be stored in a dry...
Forum: V6
08-25-2001, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By Johnny Ray

Wow! You really are bumping up his bids for...

Wow!

You really are bumping up his bids for him.

I thought originally that you were just joking about it, knowing that eBay prosecutes culprits that are illegally bid shilling.

Far out.

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Forum: V6
04-20-2001, 01:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By Johnny Ray

First thing is to make sure you have plenty of...

First thing is to make sure you have plenty of time set aside to do this.

Get the rear of your car up as high as you can safely. Remove both rear tires. Drop your exhaust from the cat back, you...
Forum: V6
04-06-2001, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By Johnny Ray

I have a complete set of spacers with ALL the lug...

I have a complete set of spacers with ALL the lug nuts for sale.

E-mail me if you are interested, I can save you some bucks.

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Forum: V6
02-22-2001, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By Johnny Ray

I suggest against any 'shoving' against the...

I suggest against any 'shoving' against the heater core inlet and outlet pipes. Be patient and take your time, do it right. The assembly lines put heater cores in without damaging it and any good...
Forum: V6
02-20-2001, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 398
Posted By Johnny Ray

That's great, Joe! Sounds like you are...

That's great, Joe!

Sounds like you are getting one heck of a deal for $1200.00

TomP and others here on the board will help you with just about any problems you may experience. They know there...
Forum: V6
02-20-2001, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,658
Posted By Johnny Ray

Do you mean SEFI? If you do I will explain...

Do you mean SEFI?

If you do I will explain SEFI to you.

As we all know the MPFI (Multi Port Fuel Injection) units operate with one throttle body and then the air/fuel mixture is then directed...
Forum: V6
02-20-2001, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By Johnny Ray

If you have a budget like mine, the 'mod' I would...

If you have a budget like mine, the 'mod' I would save the $100 for is gas!

Enjoy whatever you decide on.

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Forum: V6
02-17-2001, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 389
Posted By Johnny Ray

Happy trails dude! Thanks for the memmories....

Happy trails dude!

Thanks for the memmories.

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1969 Falcon (http://www.geocities.com/red69falcon/index.html)

1992 Artic...
Forum: V6
02-17-2001, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By Johnny Ray

Karl, on 3.4L engines this number is found on a...

Karl, on 3.4L engines this number is found on a pad at the front of the block, just above the water pump. Optional locations for the number are on the lower left side of the engine block, below the...
Forum: V6
02-16-2001, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By Johnny Ray

This may not solve all of your problems but I...

This may not solve all of your problems but I wouldn't use grade 8 bolts on the tranny mount.

Grade 5 does not have the tendency to snap as much as Grade 8 does.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2001, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By Johnny Ray

Where do you get those neon tubes at? ...

Where do you get those neon tubes at?

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1969 Falcon (http://www.geocities.com/red69falcon/index.html)

1992 Artic White...
Forum: V6
02-15-2001, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By Johnny Ray

For $200.00 I even would probably have someone...

For $200.00 I even would probably have someone else do it!

Like I said, it took me the majority of a whole day to do mine.

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Forum: V6
02-15-2001, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By Johnny Ray

The only easier way I found was take it to the...

The only easier way I found was take it to the shop.

$475.00 labor and $89.95 in parts.

I did it myself and spent under $25.00

$17.99 for the heater core and $5.00 for new heater hose.

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Forum: V6
02-15-2001, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By Johnny Ray

First off all make sure you have a day where you...

First off all make sure you have a day where you don't have nothing else to do. Take your time.

This is what I had to do to change the heater core on the '92 Firebird, perhaps the Camaro is...
Forum: V6
02-15-2001, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By Johnny Ray

I beleive I get 'more bang for the buck' with AC...

I beleive I get 'more bang for the buck' with AC Delco Rapidfires.

My suggestion is try whatever your choice may be and see if your engine likes them. If it doesn't, try your second choice.

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Forum: V6
02-15-2001, 01:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 384
Posted By Johnny Ray

It could be something as simple as a leaking head...

It could be something as simple as a leaking head gasket.

Perform a leak-down test on the suspect bank and that will tell you what internally is going on inside the engine.

Unless you are so...
Forum: V6
02-15-2001, 01:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By Johnny Ray

How old is your heater core? I have had the...

How old is your heater core?

I have had the complete interior out of the '92 Firebird and about the only thing that could be leaking inside the passenger compartment would be the heater core Fast...
Forum: V6
02-14-2001, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 420
Posted By Johnny Ray

A 3.1L starter should pull around 130-140 amps...

A 3.1L starter should pull around 130-140 amps when turning over.

If yours is drawing 170-180 amps, that is probably your problem.

I would also check the cables for corrosion.

From my...
Forum: V6
02-14-2001, 12:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 458
Posted By Johnny Ray

First I have to determine what is fast. A 13...

First I have to determine what is fast.

A 13 second ride is fast if I run mid 15's.

A 13 second ride is slow if I run the high 11's.

Therefore am I willing to jeapordize dependability and...
Forum: V6
02-14-2001, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By Johnny Ray

Hey Fast RS! How ya been doing dude? I have...

Hey Fast RS! How ya been doing dude?

I have been playing with my '69 Falcon all winter and have it ready to roll for this summer.

Both of the Firebirds have been running great until this...
Forum: V6
02-13-2001, 12:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By Johnny Ray

The engine has died when she pulls up to a...

The engine has died when she pulls up to a stoplight with the brakes on.

When I was in the driveway tinkering with it, I could put it in Drive and hit the brake hard and it would want to die or...
Forum: V6
02-13-2001, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By Johnny Ray

Erratic idle?

My daughter's 1992 3.1L automatic Firebird started idling erratically a few days ago.


It sometimes displays the "Service Engine" light but shows no codes.

In the driveway the engine idles...
Forum: V6
11-23-2000, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 363
Posted By Johnny Ray

Around this area at this time of year I would say...

Around this area at this time of year I would say your car would go for $1800.00-$3000.00 depending on how bad a person was looking just for that year and style.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-15-2000, 10:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 879
Posted By Johnny Ray

I use Zymol for wax, Eagle One on the tires,...

I use Zymol for wax, Eagle One on the tires, vinegar/water mix and newspaper on the windows, Armor All on the interior and Suave shampoo and conditioner on my hair and Ivory bath soap on me!


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Forum: V6
09-15-2000, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 574
Posted By Johnny Ray

Naw dude. Like I said just having fun. I thought...

Naw dude. Like I said just having fun. I thought at first this site was going to be real strict like. I'm glad it's starting to relax alittle.

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Forum: V6
09-15-2000, 12:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 667
Posted By Johnny Ray

.2 is one heck of a gain! Let us know when and if...

.2 is one heck of a gain! Let us know when and if you try it.


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1992 Artic White Firebird
t-tops
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Forum: V6
09-15-2000, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 574
Posted By Johnny Ray

V8 flaming a$$holes? I think I see the first one...

V8 flaming a$$holes? I think I see the first one here that started name-calling. I'm just a guy that would help anyone that needs it. I have gotten alot of good information off these boards and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-13-2000, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By Johnny Ray

I just had my first experience working with...

I just had my first experience working with fiberglass. My daughter had bottomed out her 1992 Firebird and broke both ground effects that are between the front fender wells and the nose. The best...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2000, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By Johnny Ray

The Transmissions and Drivetrain forum might be...

The Transmissions and Drivetrain forum might be able to help you on your questions.


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1992 Artic White Firebird
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