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Forum: Body
08-12-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By Schwinny

Both headlights stuck down.

Not sure if this is the right board for this... But.

My headlights are stuck down, I hear the motors running, but no movement, the manual cranks don't do anything either. The car has been...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,455
Posted By Schwinny

2.8 To 350 Swap

How much does a v6 to v8 swap usually run I was thinking about it, but my insurance payment talked me out of it. But now that im 18. I would like to consider it again. I would like a pretty much...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,534
Posted By Schwinny

Re: 2.8 to V8 Swap... I have questions

Ahh, Its my dream. To scrap my 2.8 and put in a 454. Say goodbye to my rear tires.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,324
Posted By Schwinny

Re: The old 1992 305 is getting old replacing it with a 383 thumper.

IIRC i have a set of wiesco pistons that turns a 350 into a 383. They would be in my garage back home. Send me a PM.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-26-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,434
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Yet another 700R4 issue!

Sounds like a good car, Pick it up and drive it till the wheels fall off.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-25-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,969
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Toyota Camaro

Worst....
Idea....
Ever....

Just go with a LS1.

15 year old kids, and their tuner motors.... I swear.
Forum: Body
01-25-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,622
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Does anyone here use their thirdgen as a daily driver?

Yeah, My 87 is my dd.

I also have a 95 Chevy 1500 Its a plow truck, Gets terrible gas mileage, and i think the rear ending is going.

Honestly, The truck has given me more problems than the...
Forum: Body
01-25-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,429
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Hit twice in a week

Yeah Dude, Your done for.

And yes, You were at fault. Same thing happened to my brother a year ago, in my mom's saturn sl2, (Nice car btw, Ever see one cheap, get it) And he got hit by a dodge...
Forum: V6
01-18-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Please help

Did the pic of the 3.1 work just the same?

I have an 86 2.8l

If you need pics let me know.

-schwinny
Forum: V6
01-18-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,056
Posted By Schwinny

Re: 87 firebird 2.8

Yeah, I have replaced the belt, Cleaned up all the pully's, and the correct wires have been installed.

Those Accel wires were actually the old ones off my dad's 305 Monte Carlo.

It dosent...
Forum: V6
01-18-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,056
Posted By Schwinny

Re: 87 firebird 2.8

Hey nice car.

I have a pic of my engine with the new spark wires on it.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x109/nniemi91/DSC00443.jpg?t=1263831690

Not a very good pic. But its a 2.8 in...
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Schwinny

Re: My new (planned out) system

Yeah, I think i may search the local craigslist or ask a friend who's into radios.

I would love an alpine amp, but damn...

Another other high end amps that would be sufficient?


And no, I...
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 80,133
Posted By Schwinny

Re: post pictures of your head units!

I have a cheapie sony in my bird now.

Will take a pic, but i massacred the mounts.

When i get my JVC in, Im buying a new kit. ...
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Schwinny

Re: My new (planned out) system

Bump.

Noone has thoughts?
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Schwinny

Re: My new (planned out) system

How hard is it to but new 4x6's in the dash?
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Schwinny

My new (planned out) system

Im planning on dropping $500 into my system.


RADIO

(1)25Ft Power Cable ...
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Cutting out an alarm

Bumpity Bump Bump Look at that frosty go.
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Cutting out an alarm

Bump
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Cutting out an alarm

BUMP
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Wires

Yeah, In a kinda wierd way.

Someone could of unplugged the AC, Or a sensor or something.

Is your SES light on?
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By Schwinny

Cutting out an alarm

I have never done it.

It needs to be done.

How do i do it.


My car is a 1987 Firebird. No VATS. Its a prestige alarm.

It cuts out fuel flow.
Forum: V6
01-05-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Posted By Schwinny

Re: 3.4 firebird junkyard starting

Yeah, but if worst comes to worst.

We had to do that with my dads ranger, The keys had been left in mexico...
Forum: V6
01-05-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Posted By Schwinny

Re: 3.4 firebird junkyard starting

Go to your chevy dealer with the VIN and the title.

They can make you a VATS Key.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-28-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 563
Posted By Schwinny

Air Ride Suspension (Question)

Im going away to school, and my car is going to my old mans house.

Hes gonna do alot of work to the bluebird. (Tires, Suspension, Fuel delivery)

I was thinking about air ride, does anyone have...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-28-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,722
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Sad day for thirdgens...

Eh, It kinda blows that a k1500 won against an iroc.


Full size truck > mid size sports car.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-27-2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,722
Posted By Schwinny

Sad day for thirdgens...

Me and my bro just smoked a 85 IROC-Z


In my old mans 95 K1500 Chevy. 350 Carb, Accel Plugs-Wires, Holly Carb.



Rolling down mainstreet, He decideds to burp us.
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Complete System

:crazy:
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,654
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Best Sub Choices

Memphis.


Thats the only thing i need to say.
Forum: Car Audio
08-17-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,598
Posted By Schwinny

How do i get the rattle to stop?

Im running Kenwood 70W 3Way 6X9's in my sails.

With my Pioneer SuperTuner 45X4 in the dash.

And my problem is my sails rattle like hell.


All i can hear is the sheet metal vibrating...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,619
Posted By Schwinny

Re: HELP My 90 Iroc Wont Start

Its happened to the best of us.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,592
Posted By Schwinny

Re: help; starting an engine for the first time in 8 years

If its the stock Delco plugs, then yes, Its a 5/8 Spark Plug Puller.

If its aftermarket, It COULD be diffrent. Im no spark plug expert.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,592
Posted By Schwinny

Re: help; starting an engine for the first time in 8 years

That was the worst part of my plug job, Even getting the rotting boots off wasent as hard as that.
Forum: Car Audio
08-07-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,427
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Lets see your iPod setups in your cars!

I did a job last week on a ford ranger.

he had a JVC radio that had Ipod interface.

I was super jealous. I need one now.
Forum: Car Audio
07-30-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,703
Posted By Schwinny

Re: What did you spend on your stereo from start to finish?

Fourty bucks.

My bird came with a Kenwood System,


and i bought my own subs and amps at school.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-30-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,401
Posted By Schwinny

Re: KILL. 98 Civic.

Wtf? when did this get posted...


I know this kid and his car, but ive never raced him...



I think my brother found out my password...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,414
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Security bypass/ hotwire

Im also wondering this...

I have a bad habit of losing my keys, and i know im going to need to know.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By Schwinny

What do i jump to make the fuel pump run.

I know its the relay, but what wires...

And would putting 12v to the tank wires make fuel flow?
Forum: History / Originality
07-29-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,473
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Stupid Cash for Clunkers!

Ive never heard a truer statement.
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Blown

My 6X9's were phillips.


Hmm...


Mine were aftermarket though.
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Power wire?

+1

Just bought my power wire today.


and i just got my subs too... :P
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Schwinny

Re: How do i get locking lugnuts off?

Yeah, If only John Q. Public knew.
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Schwinny

Re: How do i get locking lugnuts off?

Yeah, Im not that worried about having my rims stolen.

I live in a really good town.


but i got the car from a lady who lived in east detroit.
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Schwinny

Re: How do i get locking lugnuts off?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAUUKD9nGks&feature=related

Kinda like this?
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Schwinny

Re: How do i get locking lugnuts off?

Yeah, thats what i was thinking also.

Do they make a universal key?
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Schwinny

Re: How do i get locking lugnuts off?

Thats good, Cause ive got about a million of em.

Thats a really good idea.

My old man suggested welding another lugnut on top of the locker.

Would that be viable? ive got a welder, but i...
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,151
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

Check your local Craigslist.

Theres a guy in detroit who has tons of glass available.
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Schwinny

How do i get locking lugnuts off?

Installed on my firebird are locking nuts.


I do not have the key.

How do i get these off?


Looking at new tires, and before i bring it up to the shop, i want to get the lockers off.
Forum: History / Originality
07-29-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,473
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Stupid Cash for Clunkers!

Hell, Ive got a van rotting in my field.

C4C anyone?
Forum: History / Originality
07-29-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,473
Posted By Schwinny

Re: Stupid Cash for Clunkers!

Seriously, I hear you.

Common sense isnt so common anymore. Its sad really.
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