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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-23-2005, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By wellington

dump all the interior plastic and carpet.get some...

dump all the interior plastic and carpet.get some lighter seats.

only run 1/4 tank of gas.

thats about it,unless you want to get a bunch of new parts that weigh less.

like manual steering...
Forum: V6
12-21-2005, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By wellington

if its front wheel drive it has less travel time...

if its front wheel drive it has less travel time between the motor revving and the wheels turning.

plus its much newer ,and probably has a newer suspension design.

and the 400pound diffrence is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-21-2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,249
Posted By wellington

if you dont have the right car AND the right...

if you dont have the right car AND the right driver you wont win.


plain and simple.


good car+bad driver=wrecked car

good driver +bad car= hampered performance
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-21-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By wellington

hahahaha,really. :burnout:

hahahaha,really.


:burnout:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-21-2005, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By wellington

still, accidents happen. a roll cage is just...

still, accidents happen.

a roll cage is just a good idea,especialy with 500hp and if you plan on racing it.


better safe then sorry.

if its a piece of steel bar that will save your *** from...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-21-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By wellington

you cant beat safety. id say go with the...

you cant beat safety.

id say go with the cage,it IS an excuse to buy tools[allways fun] and why not have a safer car.

you dont really need a roll bar[unless you roll your car]but youll be happy...
Forum: V6
12-21-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 562
Posted By wellington

you might try dumping ALL the old gas out and...

you might try dumping ALL the old gas out and refilling the tank completly with fresh gas,and add some HEET or other water remover with it.


but if it sat,then the injectors are probably clogged...
Forum: History / Originality
12-21-2005, 12:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,493
Posted By wellington

yeah thats a great deal,i paid $1000 for mine,and...

yeah thats a great deal,i paid $1000 for mine,and mine looks like hell and back.

shiny ,good running,and cheap are ALWAYS a great bargin.:thumbsup:
Forum: V6
12-19-2005, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 601
Posted By wellington

try the enviromax. it should get you better...

try the enviromax. it should get you better milage.
Forum: V6
12-19-2005, 03:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 601
Posted By wellington

you can put a decent duke in for next to...

you can put a decent duke in for next to nothing.and you should get 30mpg with no problems.

but you should try enviromax ,its supposed to get 25% better milage.
...
Forum: V6
12-18-2005, 04:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 601
Posted By wellington

pull that 6 out and get an iron duke. or...

pull that 6 out and get an iron duke.

or fix the hole in your gas tank.

if its got a hole,its leaking.

and check your cat converter and o2 sensor.

changing those two should get you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2005, 06:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,860
Posted By wellington

a complete engine costs about $400.four the...

a complete engine costs about $400.four the fourbanger.


http://www.cryopro.com/engine.htm


and you get 10% better milage AND hp.and NO ONE has blown a motor that has been cryoed by this...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
12-17-2005, 06:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By wellington

yeah,yeah,my dad can beat up your dad. wait...

yeah,yeah,my dad can beat up your dad.

wait until i get the new superduty 3.0 built.

NA 175hp 200tq and 35mpg hiway.shiny.
Forum: V6
11-11-2005, 03:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By wellington

request for a flame sticky

people being banned just pisses me off to no end.i dont care why they were banned,but i was raised in a country with FREE speech so i might be a little biased.

instead of people starting flame...
Forum: Body
11-10-2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,752
Posted By wellington

if you want more head and leg room your going to...

if you want more head and leg room your going to need to buy a mercedes. :D

but seriuosly, [as if i wasnt serious before] try removing the worthless headliner and maybe look into ven lower sports...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-10-2005, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By wellington

whats the aprpriate heighth from the floor? i...

whats the aprpriate heighth from the floor? i figure it should be fully disengaged right before the pedal hits the floor,right?

and how much play should there be in the throw out arm before it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-10-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By wellington

how often should i adjust it?i dont know anything...

how often should i adjust it?i dont know anything about transmissions,except how they work in theory.i have never messed with one,or had to for that matter.
Forum: V6
11-09-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By wellington

if the tick is only at high rpms it could be...

if the tick is only at high rpms it could be lifters.

are you sure you have the timing exact?


and your good pal,electrical tape should take care of that pesky check engine light.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2005, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By wellington

try using enviromax,its supposed to reduce your...

try using enviromax,its supposed to reduce your emmisions by alot,and i think if it doesnt you get your money back.

its cheap and it ''should'' work,but i have not tried it because we dont have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-09-2005, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By wellington

cool,thanx.

cool,thanx.
Forum: Body
11-09-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By wellington

those notch backs are cool,i bet they weigh alot...

those notch backs are cool,i bet they weigh alot less too.
and are cooler in the summer.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-09-2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By wellington

basic 5 speed questions

first off, i have the mechanical clutch,i just had a new clutch put in in june.

do i need to adjust the clutch linkage over time or is it self adjusting?

and are all gm 5 speeds borg warner?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-09-2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By wellington

crossmember bolt tighting questions

do i need to put the car on stands or can i just put it on ramps?
Forum: V6
11-07-2005, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 741
Posted By wellington

damn,you should have went for it. hell,i...

damn,you should have went for it.

hell,i know my duke will pull a heavy load,i have pulled quite a few things with a duke s10,so i know your v6 would be enough.

have faith in your vehicle and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2005, 02:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,960
Posted By wellington

for cars the biggest funtional four banger is...

for cars the biggest funtional four banger is going to be 3.0 liters,maybe 3.2-3.5,but anything more is too much.

anything more then that and you may as well get a bigv6 or a small v8.


more...
Forum: V6
11-02-2005, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 741
Posted By wellington

just tow it and go slow,youll be fine. as...

just tow it and go slow,youll be fine.

as long as your takeoffs are very slow it should have no problem pulling another vehicle.


dont go over 30mph or take any sharp turns.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,960
Posted By wellington

i think a 3.0 four banger is just about right. ...

i think a 3.0 four banger is just about right.

when im done i should have 3 times the hp and about the same milage.

but yeah,any four over 3 liters doesnt work very well.

just look at the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,960
Posted By wellington

big four cylinders dont work? maybe not for...

big four cylinders dont work? maybe not for 500hp,but for up to 200hp they work great.its about how much hp you need vs how much your willing to spend.

for $1500you can have a 200hp duke,or for...
Forum: Body
10-31-2005, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By wellington

well im in florida,so there might be a small gas...

well im in florida,so there might be a small gas surcharge!!!!


just get s local carpet cleaner that uses hot water extraction or steam cleaning. dont pay more then $75.
Forum: Body
10-31-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By wellington

im considering removing the passenger side front...

im considering removing the passenger side front seat and putting a new backseat on the pass side in and having only two seats in the car,driver and rear passenger.then i would have two very...
Forum: Body
10-31-2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By wellington

im a carpet cleaner,ill clean it for $65. ...

im a carpet cleaner,ill clean it for $65.

where are you at?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-31-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 806
Posted By wellington

awsome degreaser for cruddy metal parts

im a carpet cleaner and sometimes to get out grease or wax or gum i use Citrusolve degreaser.

it strips oily crud off in seconds,but dont use it on plastics unless you test it first.

now,every...
Forum: Body
10-31-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By wellington

i just sat on the passenger side for the first time,and there is no leg room!!!

nobody that has ridden in my car has mentioned this to me,but there is absolutly no leg room on the passenger side.

i just sat over there for the first time[or at least the first time i noticed] ....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,960
Posted By wellington

the only way to really know is to find five...

the only way to really know is to find five motors,of the same displacement ,and the same kind of valve train,and made from the same materials,and see which one makes the most power.

good luck.
...
Forum: Body
10-29-2005, 08:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,550
Posted By wellington

what kind of steering wheel was that? it...

what kind of steering wheel was that?

it looked very comfortable to drive with.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2005, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By wellington

thats not alot of info to go on. could be...

thats not alot of info to go on.

could be electrical,it could be a blown gasket.

is there any leaking or fliuds burning?

what kind of smoke was it?
Forum: Body
10-28-2005, 05:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 977
Posted By wellington

its alittle to R icer for most people im betting....

its alittle to R icer for most people im betting.

but the car looks good overall.

i bet those kinds of front ends INCREASE your drag coeffecient.

thats one of the resons i dont like the ****...
Forum: Body
10-27-2005, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 977
Posted By wellington

i want to see any and all custom built front...

i want to see any and all custom built front ends.

anyone have any race car front ends?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 648
Posted By wellington

well ,your not going to get good gas milage with...

well ,your not going to get good gas milage with 350hp.

the best you could hope for would be18city /27 hiway the average milage would probably about 22 .

if you wanted less hp,like 250,then you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,771
Posted By wellington

yeah,the stock duke crank and rods are...

yeah,the stock duke crank and rods are worthless,but after the 3.0 stroker upgrade it should handle 10psi with no problems.

i eventualy want to run a supercharger or a remote mounted turbo with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,771
Posted By wellington

where did you get that pic? and do you have...

where did you get that pic? and do you have anymore information ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,771
Posted By wellington

the duke CAN be built up to 200hp NA. all...

the duke CAN be built up to 200hp NA.

all you need is the crank ,rods,and pistons from a mecruiser standerd rotaion 3.0 181 l4.

the crank must be machined to fit a car fly wheel,and you will...
Forum: Body
10-27-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 977
Posted By wellington

who has a custom front end?

a does anyone have any custom front ends with pics?
Forum: Body
10-26-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By wellington

slim jims are $1,using them takes 10seconds. ...

slim jims are $1,using them takes 10seconds.

dont smash your ttop, thats just crazy.

try unlatching your ttop or something,once its unlatched you can just take it off.
Forum: Body
10-25-2005, 02:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,898
Posted By wellington

wow,thats one ugly wing. its not as bad as most...

wow,thats one ugly wing. its not as bad as most hondas,thou,and it looks functional, but not overly roostertail lookin.

id give it a 4 out of 10 .


also,that black firebird in the links, it...
Forum: V6
10-24-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 5,921
Posted By wellington

you have no idea. nobody likes the duke....

you have no idea.

nobody likes the duke. just me and three other people.

it pisses me off so much to hear ''just swap in a v8''.
i dont want a v8,WHY THE **** WOULD I DO THAT!!!!!

and sure...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2005, 01:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,923
Posted By wellington

gm rear wheel drive vehicles from 82-92 are...

gm rear wheel drive vehicles from 82-92 are almost indestructable in stock form.

my van and firebird have never broke down on me.[knock on wood].


has anybodies unmodified car brokedown and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By wellington

after reading the posts on this forum,one common...

after reading the posts on this forum,one common theme arises.

msd boxs are crap. every time someone has one of their boxes .their posts are allways about how their msd messed up somehow.

i...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-23-2005, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,166
Posted By wellington

yeah,rotarys have some down sides. i think...

yeah,rotarys have some down sides.

i think ill just build a 2.5 into a 3.0 stroker.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-23-2005, 03:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,192
Posted By wellington

funny thing,the iron duke is HALF of the 301. the...

funny thing,the iron duke is HALF of the 301. the 301 was made only two years and it was pontiacs v8 and l4 combo of the duke and the 301. both were supposed to be in the firebird,but some corprate...
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