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Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,968
Posted By spr250

Re: battery draining

Don't forget to test the battery. I've had batteries that took charge when running but when turned off they would slowly lose charge. Replaced the batteries and good to go. Just because the battery...
Forum: History / Originality
11-18-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,403
Posted By spr250

Re: I am NOT buying this car....but......

Before you pay for it, verify its their car and go to the dmv with them and get a new title and always get a bill of sale. not a hard thing to do. I've done it before.
Forum: Exhaust
11-17-2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By spr250

Re: welding cost???

If its costs more then 20 bucks on the high end, you got messed with. The local shop here would do for five.
Forum: Interior
10-29-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,719
Posted By spr250

Re: FREE cupholder!

If someone takes the time to make it look nice, I say nice addition. If you driving an auto then its not really in the way at all. The way I drive, having a bottle sitting there gives me something to...
Forum: Interior
10-27-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,706
Posted By spr250

Re: 91-92 Digital Cluster.. Its Back!!!

Time for them to step back take a breath and fix the errors and list properly. Simple errors to fix atleast in type, but whatever issues with the parts need to be brought to their attention so they...
Forum: Interior
10-27-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,706
Posted By spr250

Re: 91-92 Digital Cluster.. Its Back!!!

If they are stating direct replacements doesn't have to mean little work involved, thats were plug and play comes in, but yes I could forgive the extra work needed if they werent having issues but...
Forum: Interior
10-27-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,706
Posted By spr250

Re: 91-92 Digital Cluster.. Its Back!!!

Found on ebay. Under the name digitalgauges, for $395. Available in Red, Green, Blue and White. Free shipping. Did a look see for firebirds but none found. Thought I'd pop this in. Says its only for...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,956
Posted By spr250

Re: STARTER BOLT BROKE..HELP!!!

If you knew it was gonna break and brought it for that reason then you should pay for it, but if you brought it in without knowing anything but they snapped the bolt there fault, they should pay. I...
Forum: Body
01-24-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,802
Posted By spr250

Re: Stupid teenager ran infront of my gta. now we both have body damage.

Where I live, since you have witnesses to say that it was dark and what not with traffic currently passing through, 3 cars total, it is reasonable to assume that, that three cars coming better watch...
Forum: Body
01-19-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,295
Posted By spr250

Re: Painting question

Ok seriously, dude, not to be mean-too much anyway, you really need to work on grammer and spelling. If I need a car painted, I would not have you do it no matter how well I think you do. Just a...
Forum: Body
01-19-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,295
Posted By spr250

Re: Painting question

It's nice how a question about paint turns into a P&*sing contest. Lets solve it now, just because someone is certified, it doesn't mean that they know what they are doing, it just means that they...
Forum: V6
01-15-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,138
Posted By spr250

Re: VSS problems

Not misleading, just simplified, although overly simplified. After re-reading I did realize I didn't add info that I should've
Forum: V6
01-14-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,138
Posted By spr250

Re: VSS problems

The VSS is the Variable Speed Sensor. Basically, its for your speedo. It tells the car how fast its turning the computer with translate that into MPH for you. I believe its mounted on the drivers...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,289
Posted By spr250

Re: WTf?!? new engine won't turn over!!

also when I build an engine, everytime I install the crank and pistons I rotate the assembly, cam and timing chain, rotate, valves and lifters I rotate, I know it takes a few minutes longer to finish...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,289
Posted By spr250

Re: WTf?!? new engine won't turn over!!

try to turn it by hand, if it rotates then its the starter. I just finished an engine swap on a truck and the starter worked for a few cranks then it would engage but not turn over. Turned out the...
Forum: Body
01-12-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,386
Posted By spr250

Re: How do you remove door glass? HELP

A rock works. LOL. Seriously though, I'd take the glass out and drill the rivots out and just get some new rivots.
Forum: Cooling
12-10-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By spr250

Re: Fogged windshield

Couple things I can think of. Your vents arent't switching from the other positions so its blowing elsewhere. Heater core could be blocked up. If your not getting heat anywhere do a reverse flush on...
Forum: Car Audio
12-08-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,860
Posted By spr250

Re: Popup 7inch in-dash touchscreens

You can try crutchfield. They tell if mods are needed and any other ideas you might want to do.
Forum: Southern California Area
12-07-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By spr250

Re: [FS] 1987 Iroc-Z Camaro

If I only had the cash
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-06-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,032
Posted By spr250

Re: '87 Camaro IROC-Z - MUST SELL - $3200 obo

why oh why must I be broke
Forum: Northern California
12-06-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By spr250

Re: [FS] 1987 Iroc-Z Camaro (Ventura County)

If I only had the cash
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-06-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By spr250

Re: 1987 Iroc-Z Camaro

Only if I had the money
Forum: History / Originality
12-05-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,621
Posted By spr250

Re: Should we be hoarding what's left of the NOS parts?

I hear what your saying, been deployed 3 times in 6 yrs kid, married and divorced by the time I finished my second tour, and engaged with a new soon to be step son my the time I finished my third. So...
Forum: History / Originality
12-05-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,621
Posted By spr250

Re: Should we be hoarding what's left of the NOS parts?

Its not so much of what your doing, this post just got me started is all. I've just known to many people who hoard parts for years stating well I can use that in ten yrs or so in the meanwhile the...
Forum: History / Originality
12-05-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,621
Posted By spr250

Re: Should we be hoarding what's left of the NOS parts?

Im not saying don't don't buy parts that you need, but some of the posts above were on the verge of buy them just because. If work is going on with the car go ahead do your stuff but to buy fenders...
Forum: History / Originality
12-05-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,621
Posted By spr250

Re: Should we be hoarding what's left of the NOS parts?

By "hoarding" you are aslos taking away parts from cars that may honeslty need those parts but you want them for just in case. Kinda screwing your other people over. Camaros have been getting...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
05-21-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,147
Posted By spr250

Re: smallblockking ripped me off!!!!

Why does he have to be from my state, we get enuf crap as it is.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-13-2010, 02:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,304
Posted By spr250

Re: trying to pick an engine

I have to have the same, I get excited to finish and may miss something. LOL. A standard rebuild I can do, you know with origanal parts but upgrading for performance I have to ask. Just don't be...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-13-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,304
Posted By spr250

Re: trying to pick an engine

From going to a V6 to a V8 swap here is what I know will need to be changed.

front springs=V8 is heavier
motor mounts
transmission
exhaust=atleast the manifolds unsure of the rest
and...
Forum: Body
01-05-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,010
Posted By spr250

Re: clear glass hood?

Thats the hard thing, making something yours is truly hard. I've had alot of ideas myself and bam I do a look on here and they all got used already. Otherthen paint and some mods, 90-97% of things...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
12-31-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 906
Posted By spr250

Re: Q: What's more annoying than people who don't search when they have common questi

Sometimes its not about being lazy or wanting "instant" info, with great sites likes this, you can get what is called "Information overload". What I mean by that is there is so much info here that...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-14-2009, 04:59 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 137,534
Posted By spr250

Re: hoods hoods hoods! post bad *** pics of your hoods

That is tight. How did you do that. That got me drooling to get a new camaro so I can do that.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-14-2009, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 475
Posted By spr250

Re: Stupid Suspension Problem... Help!!!

Been a long time since I was under one, had to sell mine due to a divorce, anyway I don't remember the true setup under there but can you heat them up, just becareful and get 'em good and hot with a...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-23-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,963
Posted By spr250

84 Camaro for sale $500 obo

What I am selling is a 84 Camaro that had a 2.8 in it, but it blow so the car has no engine or tranny. It will have to be trailered out. It is gray/silver it does have some dents and rust but very...
Forum: Carburetors
01-01-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By spr250

Re: Need new carb I think

I believe I was told a 350 CFM, I think, they weren't to sure either.:confused:
Forum: Carburetors
01-01-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By spr250

Need new carb I think

Ok, I will be puttin in a 3.4 into my wifes 84 V6 carbed, and I was told that I may need to get a bigger carb into it to get better performance then the carb that was with the 2.8L. So if someone can...
Forum: Cooling
12-31-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,215
Posted By spr250

Re: need help :(

Sorry I should have specified the easier items first, I forget sometimes that Im not the one in charge, Army mechanic thing. But yes check the easier stuff first. My bad.
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-31-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 43,990
Posted By spr250

Re: Calling all WISCONSINITES

Superior, right next to the lake. Wife's got a 84 V6 and Im looking for an IROC with TTops to rebuild. Happy New Years and dont drink and drive you might spill your beer and hit a cop.
Forum: Cooling
12-31-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,215
Posted By spr250

Re: need help :(

Blown head gasket maybe, right between the coolant lines and the cylinder, the pistons are pushing air into the system and overheating it. Thats what I can come up with, any other info or input form...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-28-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By spr250

Re: 3.4L Need

Well Im back from TX and still looking for a 3.4 for the car, and since its winter if the engine needs some work thats fine, right now cheaper the better due to rework of the whole car in and out. So...
Forum: V6
12-27-2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By spr250

1995 rebuild kit

Im currently looking for a rebuild kit for a 95 3.4 that will be dropped into my wifes car and I was wondering were is a good place to lookfor quality kits. The search I did brought up a bunch for...
Forum: Body
12-22-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By spr250

Re: Prep for painting

Ok, so what could be done to protect underneath from future rusting. And I really don't know what you mean by blocking, I can do mechanics but not painting or planning, just install or removing of...
Forum: Body
12-22-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By spr250

Prep for painting

Ok, Im going to be pulling my wifes car into a heated garage and pulling everything off to do a full paint job. and I was wondering how do i strip the paint, and what is easier to do pull the fenders...
Forum: Interior
11-12-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By spr250

4th gen updating

What from a 4th gen fits into my 84. I know that the front seats but what about the backseat. I also know that the 4th gen dash kinda fits with work but wont really match up with using the door...
Forum: Car Audio
09-05-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By spr250

Re: Stereo setup

As of right now no subs, but I would like to keep that option open for later on. I would go with the pioneer in the front as well, but is the difference between the "normal" 4x6's and the "metric"...
Forum: Car Audio
09-04-2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By spr250

Stereo setup

Just wondering if this will work. Pioneer DEH-P6900UB deck with Pioneer
TS-A6962R for the 6x9's and Kenwood KFC-4675C for the 4x6's. I perfer Pioneer for the deck with the USB port but the speakers...
Forum: Interior
07-27-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,760
Posted By spr250

Re: Interior getting close, new seats & 4th gen dash done.

Thats some tight ****, show us pics when your finished and how you did everything.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-27-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,808
Posted By spr250

Re: My car got hit by a Tree...

Man that sucks, I that happened to me as well. Nothing like a wake up call saying that your wife is late for work and there is a tree on your car, one that you just finished the night before. So I...
Forum: V6
07-26-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By spr250

Re: 2.8 to a 3.4 swap

help anyone
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