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Forum: V6
08-22-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: turbo question

you can run anyturbo without changing your fuel pump but i would not suggest it.it might lean out inturn not supply enough fuel to your engine which is a bad thing.
Forum: V6
05-22-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,020
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: cold air intakes

you could route it the same way but instead of just leaving the cone there open a whole under the cone and extend the pipping to go into the fender which would inturn be a true cai intake.i dont...
Forum: V6
03-25-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Camaro died today wonder waht it can be???

i need your help more than ever.as stated earlier my car suddenly died idk why,i made a new key,changed the ignition switch/cylinder today and still nothing,it does not turn over or do anything at...
Forum: V6
03-15-2008, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By xiholdtruex

Camaro died today wonder waht it can be???

well today i go turn on my camaro to drive up to my job but it wont do anything i was like wtf so i check the battery and it has charge and all my wires are connect properly all my fues work...
Forum: V6
03-14-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,757
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: V8 killers

that hybrid that firstfirebird is building is beautiful,its going to be sick when its done :thumbsup:
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2008, 01:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 93,746
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: radio keeps turning off and on continuisly while driving

thats what im thinking it is i am going to run a new ground with a thicker gauge wire to see if it works this weekend.
Forum: Car Audio
03-13-2008, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 93,746
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: radio keeps turning off and on continuisly while driving

im going to try using smaller gauge butt connectors i think the ones i used were to big mhmm,i have a brand new tensioner,alternator and optima battery i doubt its the problem but i will check...
Forum: Car Audio
03-09-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 93,746
Posted By xiholdtruex

radio keeps turning off and on continuisly while driving

i just installed my radio today,i used a wiring harness,i butt connected all the wire but for some reason my radio keeps turning off and on while i am driving.can anyone lead me in the right...
Forum: V6
03-06-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: mhhhm camaro project in he works...

i have attempted to bake the paint to no avail,i usually follow direction very well i like doing things right the first time.in my opinion i think getting them ceramic coated is the best idea before...
Forum: V6
03-06-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: mhhhm camaro project in he works...

nope im not repainting them.i have tried numerous "high temp paints"and they all just burn off after you turn on the engine for a few min.i think im going to eliminate the smog pump to reduce engine...
Forum: V6
03-05-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: mhhhm camaro project in he works...

im stripping the paint off today and wrapping them but i have special header wrap paint which seals the header wrap so no water gets in its a silicone paint designed for header wrap.i got my header...
Forum: V6
03-04-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: mhhhm camaro project in he works...

there you go i thought it was called that but i thought that was only the name for the v8 one
Forum: V6
03-04-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By xiholdtruex

mhhhm camaro project in he works...

i have had my camaro for 4 years now and i have finally had enough money to fix up most of the problems its had and started to give it a little pull..i am eventually going to turbo it once i finish...
Forum: V6
03-04-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 839
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Is it possible...

its the postion of the engine that makes it hard we have 60* engines and i think the 3800 is a 90* engine other than other things that you have to deal with.i would say its problably as hard as...
Forum: V6
03-04-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: starting problem battery or starter?

yeps thats exactly what i did vats has been giving me issues for a while lol
Forum: V6
03-04-2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: stumbling at idle

could be a vac leak somewhere
Forum: V6
03-04-2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: starting problem battery or starter?

my camaro use to do this also and i changed the starter and battery to no avail. it turned out to be that there was something wrong with my key or security system so i installed a simple push start...
Forum: V6
02-20-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,314
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: 3.1/3400 Hybrid Twin Turbo

twin turbo it.....i think you will need a new set of tires every couple of weeks though lol :driving::driving::driving:
Forum: V6
02-06-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 335
Posted By xiholdtruex

tack gone haywire

i have a 91 auto. i was wondering what you guys think it could be,i think my whole gauge system is screwy but thats me.my tack has never worked properly it says im idleing at like 5k and it sound...
Forum: V6
12-30-2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,335
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Why Such a Difference?

that is going to be a nice build to be pretty much a daily driver running 8's will be sick as hell
Forum: V6
12-19-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: How Much?

id say you can get about 200 hp give or take,to get real power out of a 3.4l you would have to build it or at th every least cam it.but i know that no matter what it is a improvement over stock hp by...
Forum: V6
12-19-2007, 02:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,724
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Tired of 4 cyls. kickin' my a**.

i think a nicely built 3.4 can do a nice amount of damage :driving:
Forum: V6
10-01-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,824
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Heads,cam,supercharger mods for a 3.1! NOT BAD!!

interesting.......i dont think the supercharger would be worth it though.2k for a supercharger for a 3rd gen is alot you can get a better efficent turbo kit for less just my 00.2
Forum: V6
09-28-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By xiholdtruex

alternator///tensioner bracket????

well my alternator /// tensioner bracket has lost thread in one of the hose for the bolts and in turn cracked my alternator which is being replaced.i wanted to know what you think i should so 1.i can...
Forum: V6
09-26-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 854
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Turbo Kit: Gauging Interest

sounds like a plan once i get these tickets i got and this new job im getting settled down i will shoot by once i get the money
Forum: V6
09-26-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 854
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Turbo Kit: Gauging Interest

i would be interested with the one that you get to keep the ac and p/s,i removed the air on my prelude and im paying for it now that its raining alot it get humid as hell and the glass gets foggy.it...
Forum: V6
09-26-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By xiholdtruex

air pump///headers

i was reading up on a couple of threads that talk about headers for the 2.8 fitting the 3.1.but they state that you have top remove the air pump to use them.where and what is the air pump????

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Forum: V6
09-26-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Cam or headers?

by the smog illegal headers do you mean the 2.8 pacesetters? lol just wondering.....
Forum: V6
09-25-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,240
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: 92 camaro life

as stated before it all depends how it was treated before,my camaro has 200,000 miles on it and other than a valve gasket leak it runs fine all the cylinders have great compression and other than a...
Forum: V6
09-25-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,417
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: alternator housing cracked and broke

what would you guys suggest as a good alternator replacement????
Forum: V6
09-24-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,417
Posted By xiholdtruex

alternator housing cracked and broke

i was drifting around this tree in my friends neighborhood and then my i feel my steering get real hard and i see smoke come out of my hood,when i pop my hood i see the alternator falling off because...
Forum: V6
09-17-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By xiholdtruex

valve cover gasket mission

i searched but was confused by what was stated in previous posts.my valve covers are leaking.to change the gaskets on them do i have to remove the intake manifold????or pieces of it or is there a...
Forum: V6
09-17-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By xiholdtruex

little vac hoses broken

i was doing a compression check when i notices that a couple of my hoses were snapped,one from the carbon canister where it says purge...i have no idea where this goes.also two that go to where the...
Forum: V6
09-12-2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: 89 v6 charging plroblem

check all grounds and check all the wires going to the alternator as stated earlier
Forum: V6
09-12-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,678
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Oil, Oil Changes, Oil Additives and Oil filters.

i dont think lucas is so good after all.....http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm look at this test i dont think i will be using lucas anymore just straight 60 valvoline should be fine...
Forum: V6
09-12-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,678
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Oil, Oil Changes, Oil Additives and Oil filters.

from what ive been told since synthetic oil has more aditives it can make a car with alot of miles start to leak and i have that flushes clog things idk why but thats what my dad told me,i wanted to...
Forum: V6
09-11-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,678
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Oil, Oil Changes, Oil Additives and Oil filters.

from what i have heard a engine flush is bad for the engine since its use to running like that.i also heard that if you have a high miles on a engine like my camaro that has around 200k it is bad to...
Forum: V6
09-11-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Whats my redline?

i dont think its that simple to swap another head on these engines,a simple port and polish and a 75 shot of nos would be nice just my 00.2
Forum: V6
09-11-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,678
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Oil, Oil Changes, Oil Additives and Oil filters.

Very possible,i work for dominos pizza and all the drivers there have cars with around 250,000-300,000 miles on them and they use cheap oil and a cheap filter yet there cars still run fine,there was...
Forum: V6
09-10-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By xiholdtruex

Do you think this exhaust is any good??

Im getting a new exhaust system for my 3.1L camaro and i wanted to know what your opinions are on this system from ebay...
Forum: V6
09-08-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,678
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Oil, Oil Changes, Oil Additives and Oil filters.

valvoline 60 and lucas oil stab ftw on my rs with 200,000 miles on the engine,for a lower mileage engine like my 88 prelude si which has 140,000 i use royal purp ftw
Forum: V6
09-07-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: turn key but nothing sometimes

How would i go about doing this???
Forum: V6
09-07-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,618
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: dropshifting??? is it bad???

it is very bad i blew a civics tranny doing this thinking it was cool when i was 15 before i knew anything about cars n and r drops are a nono unless your rich and can afford a rebuild every couple...
Forum: V6
09-06-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: turn key but nothing sometimes

thats what i thought also.how can i check if its that???how would i bypass that if possible???or repair it????
Forum: V6
09-05-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By xiholdtruex

turn key but nothing sometimes

i have a 91 rs 3.1L with new starter,alternator,distributor,ignition coil,battery,cables,plugs.sometimes i turn the key to start but it does nothing and i have to turn it a couple of times before it...
Forum: V6
08-27-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 30,339
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: What's a Hybrid?

thats head looks beautiful i would love to do that to my car,nice clean and alumized up lol i love it.and with a boost set up it must look disgustingly pretty ,nice work so far
Forum: Interior
08-08-2007, 01:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: exhaust fumes inside the car

This could be a exhaust leak from inside the engine bay area.my car smells like exhaust too and i pin pointed the leak to right after the header you should check it out to see if you have a leak...
Forum: Interior
08-07-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Gauge cluster issues???

i just looked at the ground from the battery to the fender is riped in 2 which is odd but im going to replace all the grounds when i get sometime and clean the connection in the dash when i have...
Forum: Interior
08-07-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By xiholdtruex

Re: Gauge cluster issues???

what do you mean exactly???where are these grounds located so i can check it out to see if there messed up???
Forum: Interior
08-07-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By xiholdtruex

Gauge cluster issues???

I have already searched all the threads to no avail.i have a 91 camaro rs and my gauges are all screwy,my speedo never works,my rpm say at idle im at 3500 rpm lol and my gas is all wrong/volts and...
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