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Forum: Body
04-23-2010, 02:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,251
Posted By Crux

Re: Terrible body kit

To the person selling that car: You'd have to pay me to fix it before I'd even consider it.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-06-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,137
Posted By Crux

Re: My first order with Hawk's

They've got stainless steel t-top bars?! O_O Awesome! Mine's rusting. I have shopped there before, but after all of the positive feedback I wouldn't mind if they've something in my pricerange that I...
Forum: V6
04-04-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Could only find two around that price.

One for 2.8:...
Forum: V6
04-04-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Oops. I actually meant to say crankshaft and not cam.
Right..damper. Got it.
Would they put a worn cam in a reman'd engine?

Maverick your patience with me is unbelievable..and appreciated.
...
Forum: V6
04-04-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Can I count on things to already be balanced or is there something else I need to do?
(Things being the camshaft, flexplate, harmonic balancer)
I've got the block and parts in-front of me and I'm...
Forum: V6
03-11-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Just waiting for my dad to borrow his friend's engine stand and I'm building this thing in my bedroom. If he takes too long, I'll buy one myself.

Looking on/off for the timing chain cover.
...
Forum: V6
03-07-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

I might just go ahead and buy a factory manual for this engine.

I spent too much time away from it.

I'm wondering:

The blocks been sitting for a long while..what do I have to(and with what)...
Forum: V6
03-03-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

But..but..I already bought the new distributor haha.

Thanks, Demon! Yeah..I've started to have some doubts..shouldn't be too long until I finish it, now, though. :D
Forum: V6
03-02-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Just bought:

Spark plugs
Flexplate
Oxygen Sensor
Header Bolts
Head Bolts
Fuel Filter
Oil Pump Drive Shaft
Compression Tester
Forum: V6
03-02-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

417734
And..a close-up of the distributor..it's designed a little differently than the old one, but looked pretty identical other than the top.
417735

AdvanceAuto online is having a 20% off sale...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-01-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,251
Posted By Crux

Re: Have you named your Cars?

Getting income tax..so I'll be working on the Redmage again..

I have a feeling I'll be calling her "b****" pretty often haha.
Forum: V6
02-26-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 933
Posted By Crux

Re: Cleaning up...Some V6 Stuff

Any idea what's left?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-12-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By Crux

Bolts for timingchain cover/waterpump, 2.8 or 3.4l

As the title says, I'm looking for bolts for the timingchain cover/water pump.
Mine are too rusted to use and Advanced Auto doesn't sell them.

For the 3.4l V6 or 2.8l V6.

Zipcode is 70560.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-16-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,251
Posted By Crux

Re: Have you named your Cars?

Redmage.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By Crux

Following tightening instructions?

How important is it to follow tightening instructions for...say..a timing chain cover? They tell me the ft. lbs. to tighten the bolts to, but is it completely necessary to get it exact?

I remember...
Forum: V6
09-27-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

I'm not sure if this is a stupid question or not but here it goes:

While I was scraping off the old gasket from the timing chain cover, I noticed these two gouges on the inside where the water...
Forum: V6
09-22-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,338
Posted By Crux

Re: How reliable is the 3.1

I realize you already made your decision, but I also wanted to jump in here and say what I wanna say.

I bought my 2.8l '87 with around 116,000miles for just $800.
And check out this thread:...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-10-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By Crux

Re: 3.1 or 3.4 V6 Flywheel for 700r4

Are you sure? I'm reading elsewhere on the forum that it's balanced differently.
My block is a 3.4 as well as the harmonic balancer.
Forum: Body
08-17-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,317
Posted By Crux

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

Wait..so that hitch on my car isn't stock? O_O

Haha..how many of you wanna transform "PO" to P.O.S.?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-09-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By Crux

3.1 or 3.4 V6 Flywheel for 700r4

I'm looking for this. 70544 or 70560 if it makes a difference in shipping.

3.1 or 3.4 V6 Flywheel for 700r4

..for my 3.4 swap.
Forum: Body
08-09-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,317
Posted By Crux

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

I have to admit, I did a ghetto fix of my own.
The cooling fan went out and there were no 3rd gens in the local junkyards with working fans..so I shoved one in from a 4th gen. Only the top bolts...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-07-2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Crux

Re: Power steering bracket

It's for the V6 motor. Sorry I didn't specify in the original post.

...sending PM, now.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-06-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Crux

Re: Power steering bracket

It's not looking like I can..the bracket was thrown away and I don't have any of the old pics..not having any luck looking online, either :\
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-06-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Crux

Power steering bracket

Mine's broken in half..anyone have one? 70560(zip)
Forum: V6
08-06-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Crux

Re: would you guys buy it?

I don't blame you for not trusting it..it sounds a little *too* cheap.

But..even after freight, it'd be an AMAZING deal if he's being truthful.

Did you get pictures? At least get pics.
Forum: V6
08-06-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,269
Posted By Crux

Re: dumb question about intake bolts and throttle body

Congrats to your boy!

Yes, there should be a gasket.
I'm not sure about the 3.1 TB or the size for the intake bolts(though I would see if an auto parts store has the info).
For the bolts..would...
Forum: V6
08-02-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 34,545
Posted By Crux

Re: Dales 3.4 swap tech artical.

Alright. Sorry to revive this thread.
I've read all of the above and I got that I *have* to use a 3.1 or 3.4 flywheel.

Now, I'm wondering if I HAVE to use the 3.1/3.4 harmonic balancer.
I'm...
Forum: V6
08-02-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Thanks for showing interest! I've got an actual camera but right now there's not much to take pictures of.
I just got back in from taking off the old timing chain cover(and with it the harmonic...
Forum: V6
08-02-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By Crux

Re: 2.8L questions...

Use the car as a learning experience. I've never worked on a v8..but just looking under the hood of a camaro with a 350 engine it's obvious that the v6 is a bit easier to work on. Even if it's simply...
Forum: V6
08-01-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Thanks for the links!
Though..I've already ordered the heads two days ago through Autozone. They're going to come fully built and "ready for installation" for just $455. I get $100 of it back once...
Forum: V6
07-24-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

triple post.
Forum: V6
07-24-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

triple post.
Forum: V6
07-24-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

It's looking like they're just plain expensive since he let me take the heads back for free, when he originally was going to charge $50 for checking them out.
But, yeah..I'm definitely thinking...
Forum: V6
07-24-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

I tried every machine shop within a 20-mile radius and only 2 aren't industrial. The two being the one I tried and one other one which quoted me the same price.
I went back and he said due to all of...
Forum: V6
07-09-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,777
Posted By Crux

Re: Selling my Camaro(3.4L project) - $600

I really, really, really want.
And, I could probably have the money by next friday.
The only thing is..what would happen to my own 3.4l project? I've got the block already *sigh*..can't I have 3...
Forum: V6
07-08-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

The machine shop wants $320 to do the heads. From what I can tell, he's just going to resurface them..?
I really don't like this place I'm having to deal with, but it's the only place in my area...
Forum: V6
06-05-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

I was pretty dumb, I'll admit haha.
Yup..just took a good prying. I thought the bolt went through to the block (d'oh)
Here's a pic of the old block's cylinders for the hell of it. View is from the...
Forum: Body
05-29-2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,562
Posted By Crux

Re: Got the Camaro Painted-*LOOK*

Nice paintjob and interior!

And thanks for choosing that steering wheel haha..I plan on getting the exact same one and was wondering how it'd look.
Forum: V6
05-22-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

The engine and tranny are already out.
I was planning on getting new heads..but I was considering taking these in to get checked. If they weren't warped, it'd save me ALOT of money.

And,...
Forum: V6
05-22-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

I appreciate the response. What you're saying makes sense..after all, how could a dipstick be wrong? (The car was on level ground when checked)
I'll be sure I don't make the same mistake with the...
Forum: V6
05-21-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

Haha. Well, thanks for the advice! I may just do the intake plenum and oil pan red since I already have the paint. Or..put the paint aside and get black for the intake and oil pan..and do the block...
Forum: Body
05-19-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,317
Posted By Crux

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

When I changed the fuel, pump..well, the one that was on there was attatched with garbage ties and plastic tie-wraps.....and some random wire...

The wires for the motor for the windshield wiper...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-19-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 531
Posted By Crux

Re: my new 86 iroc-z

Nice buy! Holy crap, man! I'd take on a second camaro, too if I could get a deal like that!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-19-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,024
Posted By Crux

Re: JASPER ENGINE?

What kind of problems did you have with them?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-08-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By Crux

Re: Heads for 2.8v6 wanted!

Well, I already have the reman. 3.4l block..though there may be a few things I need.
Could you supply any pics?

My camaro had 146,000miles on it..I'm looking for heads that won't really need any...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-08-2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By Crux

Heads for 2.8v6 wanted!

Priced new at Advanced Auto: $320 after core.
Price to reman. my old heads: $320.

Anyone have any better offer? They're going onto a reman. block so I don't want junkyard heads.

Thanks,
...
Forum: V6
04-27-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

All's well.

The engine's out and there's not much left to it.
The only thing I decided I couldn't do myself in this project is take the engine out. My dad decided it'd be easier to take the...
Forum: V6
04-18-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

The oil all over the engine bay I mentioned came from when it threw a rod. All of the oil came out of the about 3"dia. hole it caused and into my engine by, under the car, and even coated my rear...
Forum: V6
04-16-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

After my parents talked to their friends the general idea is this:
I changed the oil the day before it blew.
When I changed it, only about 2quarts came out even though it was reading wayyyy over...
Forum: V6
04-15-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,546
Posted By Crux

Re: My 2.8l-3.4l swap.(Logs/Blog)

The Sunbird died:
432992

Threw a rod...I just changed the oil yesterday...Oh well.
That'd be the lower..outer(and now inner, too) wall of the#2 cylinder you're looking at.
I thought I blew a...
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