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Forum: V6
05-26-2010, 01:55 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 13,420
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: V6 TOP OUT take it to the limit

I've been at 110mph at 3500 in 5th - that's where it topped out.
Forum: V6
07-16-2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,270
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Two pics attached, show me where the idle screw is please.

I think they all come with a cap but it isn't that hard to remove... It's just a thin piece of metal. I popped mine out really easily when I was having some horrible idle problems.

In the end,...
Forum: V6
07-15-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,270
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Two pics attached, show me where the idle screw is please.

I'm 99% sure its a screw with a Torx head on it, thats why you weren't getting anywhere with a screwdriver.

And yeah, technically that is called idle set screw or something along those lines, but...
Forum: V6
07-12-2009, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: AC delete pulley same as never using the AC?

Yeah, those were pretty much the responses I expected, but I was wondering anyway...

Thanks guys, and girls?
Forum: V6
07-11-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By Bazookajoe254

AC delete pulley same as never using the AC?

Is an AC delete pulley worth it if my AC doesn't even work and I never have it on anyway? If the compressor never actually catches and the pulley on it is just spinning free, is the delete pulley...
Forum: V6
06-02-2009, 12:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,303
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: How do you drive your V6?

My odometer rolled over to 200,000 the other day :) Actually more like 2 weeks ago, because I'm over 201,000 now. (1986. My daily driver)

The engine has been rebuilt once, about 60,000 miles ago....
Forum: Car Audio
06-02-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,336
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: WTF?! ANOTHER alternator fried?!

I had that same problem but mine blew more frequently. I'm running a 1600W amp, though. I blew two in a year, so I'm on my third. Luckily, advanced gave me a replacement every time. VERY luckily. If...
Forum: Body
05-27-2009, 02:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Got a BAD leak on the passenger side T-top

:) my window is definitely up as far as it'll go, but you're right, always a possibility.

Latches to adjust the T-tops, huh? How's that work? I *think* mine are aftermarket? I was told they were,...
Forum: Body
05-23-2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Got a BAD leak on the passenger side T-top

If anyone has been keeping up with the weather channel, or lives down south in the Georgia/Florida area, you know how much constant rain we've had for the past 3-4 days, and its supposed to continue...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,309
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Think my transmission mount is shot...need advice

Anyone happen to have any pics of where the tranny mount is?
Or just a good description?

I assume it shouldn't be too hard to find, but, just wondering...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,309
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Think my transmission mount is shot...need advice

Alright, so thats definitely the problem then huh?
Thanks for the quick replies!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,309
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Think my transmission mount is shot...need advice

Roads were wet the other night, 2 friends in the car, had some fun with the 'reduced traction' of the wet, empty road :blah: Bad idea.

When starting in 1st and all the way through 3rd, my shifter...
Forum: V6
02-12-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 411
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Code 33 and code 34... sporadic.

So, sometimes I'll be driving around for days and have no codes. Other times, I'll drive around with a code for days.

When I check it, I have a 33 and 34 (car is 2.8 MPFI 1986) So, as I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-12-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Code 33 AND code 34... sporadic.

So, sometimes I'll be driving around for days and have no codes. Other times, I'll drive around with a code for days.

When I check it, I have a 33 and 34 (car is 2.8 MPFI 1986) So, as I...
Forum: V6
02-12-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 879
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Looking for some help. 86 2.8

The honeycomb in a MAF doesn't sense anything. Its just there. Everything I've read says its meant to smooth out the airflow over the sensor to help it get a better reading. And, if anything does...
Forum: Fabrication
02-12-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,613
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: VHT nite shades spray paint TINT YOUR REAR LIGHTS

Mine are done :)
I didn't leave the white completely undone.. I did tape them off, do two coats, and then untape them and do two more coats. I just really didn't want to lose the white color, and I...
Forum: Fabrication
02-07-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,613
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: VHT nite shades spray paint TINT YOUR REAR LIGHTS

Yes, they were made by GTS. I had a bid for some on Ebay a few days ago, but I wasn't going to spend more than 25 on them, and they went way beyond that, so I grabbed a can of VHT instead :) It came...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-02-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,211
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Have you guys ever been pulled over for tinted windows?taillight blackouts???

When you're getting any tint job done, if you went to a professional place, if they don't know what the local laws are, I wouldn't trust them with my windows.

I went to get mine done and they told...
Forum: V6
09-15-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: MAF problems

My dad picked up a brand new MAF for my 86 Bird for less than 60 at AdvanceAuto.
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,616
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Look at probaly the lowest mile Iroc-z On the PLANET

He should have mentioned something about the tires in his post, unless I missed it.

They MUST have been changed, or they wouldn't look like that...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 614
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Difference between painting metal and plastic?

443620

((Before you start reading more, the paint on my bumper and the paint on my hood in the picture is different, that fading isn't the problem I'm talking about...The picture is also from a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-06-2008, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 941
Posted By Bazookajoe254

You can wet sand finished paint and it'll be ok???

OK, so I've gotten into painting my own car, so far I've done the front bumper, hood, and the back of the hatch/spoiler...

I've bee doing some reading and all on painting cars, and I keep hearing...
Forum: V6
08-06-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: any way to get more power outa my 2.8l?

Remember to no neglect the basics while you're trying to improve upon performance...

A vaccuum leak in these things will render a 500 hp engine useless.

Not that you'll ever see 500hp out of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Charcoal canister smells strongly of gas...

Yep, thats the one I've got...

I asked the people at AdvanceAuto if they sell those filters, got a no.

So basically I should just unplug those vaccuum lines at the solenoid end and see if...
Forum: V6
08-06-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Charcoal canister smells strongly of gas...

I would expect it to smell of gas somewhat...since it does have the vapors running through it.

But I'm wondering if these things can get pretty "full", kind of like an air filter or something like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2008, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Charcoal canister smells strongly of gas...

I would expect it to smell of gas somewhat...since it does have the vapors running through it.

But I'm wondering if these things can get pretty "full", kind of like an air filter or something...
Forum: V6
08-06-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,782
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: For Sale; parts from a 1986 Camaro 2.8L V6

Wouldn't happen to have a MAF sensor for it would ya? :)
Forum: V6
08-05-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Please help me with this... Car running crazy and I'm very frustrated...!

Yeah, my dad mentioned yesterday that the dist. might be cracked. We'll have to pull off the cap and check it out...

I drove it for about 14 miles yesterday with the MAF unplugged and it ran just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Anyone help!! Got a car that is driving me crazy!

Car: 1986 2.8L V6
Manual


I hope someone out there can throw out a possible solution to this...


To begin with, the problem started when my car sat out in some heavy rain for hours in these...
Forum: V6
08-04-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Please help me with this... Car running crazy and I'm very frustrated...!

Car: 1986 2.8L V6
Manual


I hope someone out there can throw out a possible solution to this...


To begin with, the problem started when my car sat out in some heavy rain for...
Forum: Body
02-11-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Wondering about trying to paint this thing by myself...

So, I definitly want to get my car repainted this summer. I'm done rattle-canning the hood and top every 6 months or so. I must say, I am pretty good with the rattle can though, just check out those...
Forum: V6
02-11-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Any point in getting a new Y-pipe for this V6?

Well, I love the idea of headers, but I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty intimidated by them. And an install would probably cost just as much as the headers in labor.

I've heard of people having some...
Forum: V6
02-09-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Any point in getting a new Y-pipe for this V6?

I've got a new muffler on it, and I'm getting a new Dynomax 2 1/2 I-pipe - (the one that comes with the Super Turbo catback) and my cat is gutted.

My question is - I know our stock Y-pipes on...
Forum: V6
12-14-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 510
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: timming question??????

12-1500 seems high for a warm idle. It is normal for a cold start idle though. Like in the morning, it'll take my car a minute of running to let the idle start to slowly drop, but once I'm goin,...
Forum: V6
12-01-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: High Idle

Sorry, I didn't read close enough. I knew you mentioned the TPS but the not working right part went through one and out the other...
Forum: History / Originality
11-30-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,598
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Is this a firebird?

haha, unique is right.

That thing looks like a spaceship:doh:
Forum: Convertibles
11-30-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,651
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: I had my Z28 appraised tonight.

All this talk about cheap insurance sure sounds nice...

Mine is around $200 a month just for PIP, with no accidents.
I'm a 18 year old guy living in FL, so that pushes it up there, but...
Forum: V6
11-29-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: High Idle

Lots of things cause a high idle in these cars.
First, search and search again on here because a new high idle topic comes up about once every 2 weeks or so....

It could be alot of things.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-27-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,480
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: birds with base spoilers and powerbulge hoods

Here is mine. We got the hood at a junkyard for $100:nod: If you can believe it, it's spray painted right now. There is definitly a difference in clarity when you get up to it, and it doesn't have...
Forum: Interior
11-23-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,325
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: New Interior

Anyone else notice the cabin light between the seats???

Made me laugh. Thats classy.
Forum: V6
11-22-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: i think its my fuel injectors?

The 12 is always there, thats normal.

And each number after that should repeat 3 times.
Forum: Exhaust
11-22-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Video of my all stock except muffler V6 - just for you guys who are curious...

Thanks the replies.

The pipes aren't even in the greatest shape,
theres a pretty nice leak where the manifolds and y pipe connect
and a nice dent right before the cat
and some of the welds...
Forum: South East Region
11-20-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,020
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: How many people from Jacksonville, Fl?

Someone gettin a gray camaro hauled around?
Saw one on a flatbed crossing Beach Blvd from Hodges today.


Also, anyone else in jacksonville notice that there are a ton of women driving third...
Forum: V6
11-20-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Rough Idle

I doubt the IAT would cause a rough idle.

But I could always be wrong.

Could be just a small loose vaccuum hose.
Forum: V6
11-19-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: i think its my fuel injectors?

It could even just be your TB plate getting stuck too far closed and getting stuck out ie. the low and high RPMs - that can even trip a code sometimes.
There are a ton of simple things it could be,...
Forum: Body
11-18-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 104,032
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

I'm a senior this year.

Got my car when I was sophomore, my first car, and of course I fell in love with it!

I hope I have it way past college, even if it's not my every day driver.


...
Forum: V6
11-18-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By Bazookajoe254

A V6 exhaust video. I know...scarce...All stock except for the muffler.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DMZG7kRhEcY


I know alot of people want to know what their car would sound like what way and all that, and there sure isn't alot of V6 stuff on the exhaust boards, even...
Forum: Exhaust
11-18-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Video of my all stock except muffler V6 - just for you guys who are curious...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DMZG7kRhEcY


I know alot of people want to know what their car would sound like what way and all that, and there sure isn't alot of V6 stuff on the exhaust boards,...
Forum: Electronics
11-17-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: Voltate jumping to max then back over and over.

Yeah. Thats what mine were doing. My headunit would even turn itself off sometimes because the voltage got so high.

We replaced the alternator with the lifetime warranty on it and I haven't had...
Forum: V6
11-08-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 536
Posted By Bazookajoe254

Re: next question

You can't do it ANYWHERE legally.
You can do it anywhere you're willing to though.

Some places, like me in FL, we don't have inspection, but if a cop ever does decide to look up under there for...
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