http://www.FBody.com/ FBody.com v6 live feed en-us Copyright FBody.com jhogan@txstock.com http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=75242 Hey everyone! I was bored and Ive been meaning to post this up here for sometime now and its slipped my mind everytime. No...this is not directly about turbos or superchargers. :D :D :D :lol: I just wanted to share with you a basic principle concerning modifications and horsepower/torque gains. Alot of people look at the Flowmaster muffler (for example) and see that it advertises giving you ,say, 10 horsepower. This simply is not the case. You end up in reality with like 5 to 7 horsepower and t 2008-05-06 19:06:34 goldenphoenix 62 7785 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=75242#108223 -0-5--2008 6: 1:9: AM goldenphoenix http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108313 Hi sixer type folks, I am really curious about these modded sicksers, what kind of E.T. s yet??? :rofl: that would be really amazing :yesnod: -- img://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/95ttoplt1/Troy/cmercsig2.jpg 2008-05-16 22:31:01 cmerc 15 77 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108313#108330 -0-5--2008 4: 2:2: PM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108299 If anybody has been crazy enough to get the stoker kits offered by ZZ Performance or COME racing. I searched the forum but nobody had done it as far as I can tell. If anyone has I re making. -- '96 Camaro RS. Bone stock base model and I still love it. 2008-05-16 15:26:59 ninetysixer 12 93 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108299#108328 -0-5--2008 4: 1:5: PM crunkmaro http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108303 I need some help from you V-6 guys :) I t want to stay running :( It will start an drun for a min and if you step on the gas she dies. It will restart but not for more that 30 sec. We have done the Fuel filter, Plugs, wires, coil, cap rotor, no SES, TPS is good, Fuel pressure is 46lbs. Am I looking a a MAF problem?? Thanks -- http://members.cardomain.com/black_93 img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/660000-660999/660128_18.jpg img://lt1tech.com/Avatars/spinning.gif L 2008-05-13 12:29:53 Black_93 1 55 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108303#108304 -0-5--2008 1: 1:2: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108138 i realized as of late i have had slightly lower gas mileage than usual. more like 23mpg as opposed to a couple weeks ago when i was getting 26. i have not done any modifications to the car since the 26mpg and have not noticed any drivability issues, idles fine, runs fine. so today i snagged the snap on scanner from work and took it home with me, i plugged it in on the way and was reading sensors and such as i drove. everything seemed to be in check. fuel trim was damn near perfect at -2 to 2008-05-13 08:17:59 Storn 12 97 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108138#108302 -0-5--2008 1: 0:8: PM Fury_786 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108278 i couldnt find the answer through searching so if anyone knows where to find the answer it would be appreciated. do the DRL s just stop the running lights from turning on or does it also stop the automatic lights? sorry if this has already been answered in the past. thankyou -- [IMG]http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/hollaataballa175/Photo-0005.jpg[/IMG] -- img.i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/hollaataballa175/Photo-0005.jpg [ Edited on 05/10/2008 @ 01:40:44 ] [ Edited on 05/10/2008 @ 01: 2008-05-12 21:58:29 00MaroVsix 6 70 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108278#108296 -0-5--2008 12: 2:1: PM Fury_786 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107854 I have been reading this board for a while just finally got around to making my own account, and need to ask a question about a problem my car is having. My car has always started funny and takes a good 3-7 seconds to finally start, it cranks over just fine but just doesn t work all the time its not fun when the power steering shuts off mid way through a turn. Any ideas of what is the main cause of this? or what I can do to fix it? I think it could be the pcm or maybe something fuel related 2008-05-12 20:16:36 ktmduner520 6 183 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107854#108293 -0-5--2008 12: 2:0: PM ktmduner520 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=105352 am i suposed to make 170-180 miles per full tank of gas on a ? its stock 2008-05-11 02:29:56 jamezruiz 22 436 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=105352#108287 -0-5--2008 11: 0:2: AM jamezruiz http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108253 so sometimes the idle is a little rough, not too bad but it seems to go away after i drive for a little while or if the car warms up. no new codes...just the ones posted in my other thread lol any ideas? i think it may have something to do with the MAF sensor or connector...if i disconnect the connection at the abc port on the sensor the idle smooths out. -- i rock. 2008-05-11 00:55:53 crunkmaro 7 75 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108253#108283 -0-5--2008 11: 0:0: AM crunkmaro http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108151 yep... img://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/Fury_786/Camaro/1-28-08103.jpg img://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/Fury_786/Camaro/4-29-08004.jpg?t=1209828673 img://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/Fury_786/Camaro/n48008426_31924750_8084.jpg -- img://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/Fury_786/Sig%20Stuff/SIG22.jpg 2002 Camaro M5, FTW :burnout: [Whisper Lid][K drop][fra mods] [url=http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewvehicle.php?id=3027]img://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/Fury_786/banner3copy. 2008-05-09 12:37:16 Fury_786 48 324 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108151#108276 -0-5--2008 9: 1:2: AM 94RedFormula http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=78686 ...and how good? i am thinking into the future for my next mod...which might possibly be doing a straight through pipe and o2 simulator...if it works good enough. also, wouldn t i need 2 of these buggers? -- '96 Firebird Y87 3.8L V6 K N drop in, MSD ignition, Accel plug wires, LuK OEM clutch kit, Brembo rotors/pads, custom CAI (not Home Depot), air silencer removed, new Yokohama 245/50 rear tires, finally fixed the air conditioning, 2008-05-09 10:34:09 BadBrad 15 1093 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=78686#108275 -0-5--2008 9: 1:0: AM Jeremiah http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108272 Hi I got a stupid newb question for you guys. My rear brakes have been squealing and figured it was time to replace the pads, which I believe the last time was done about 4-5 years ago. Anyways I thought when I had done it I had pads in the back, but the sales associate at Oreillys said they were drums and used brake shoes in the back. Anyways I 2008-05-09 00:33:19 kirbrand 2 36 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108272#108274 -0-5--2008 9: 0:0: AM kirbrand http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108141 Ive begin coordinating with Tiago to see about him working on my Firebird while Im away in Basic Officer Leadership 2 and 3 which will end in December. The only talk right now is on getting the problems/bugs worked out of the engine and then maybe a little later on we might see about upgrading my turbo setup all over again for the 3rd time. :D (and Ive still got a Nitrous Kit sitting on my floor waiting to be installed) I havent had a whole lot of time to enjoy having 450 rwhp ponies since the 2008-05-08 18:19:28 goldenphoenix 23 188 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108141#108268 -0-5--2008 8: 1:8: AM ObsidianSixer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108228 I found this and its the exact chip for my car.. Whats everyones take on it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JET-Stage-II-For-Pontiac-Firebird-Camaro-3-8-V6-AUTO_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33597QQihZ016QQitemZ260236756068QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW -- img://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/taxicspyder/onlinesig.gif img://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/taxicspyder/onlinesig3.gif [b]1998-Firebird[/b] 0-60 in 8.5sec! FTW! (Slowest fbody on Fbody.com) 2008-05-08 09:27:19 ObsidianSixer 13 94 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108228#108256 -0-5--2008 8: 0:9: AM Jeremiah http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108251 The car sounds like a bearings out has metal flake and chunks in the oil, looking to get a used 3.8 from a junkyard or something question is what am i looking at to pull this out and drop a new one in? Parts,tools, things to look out for? Any help will be appreciated! -- img://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9620/sigxo9.jpg 2008-05-07 23:43:21 CammedLT1 0 54 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108251#108251 -0-5--2008 7: 2:3: AM CammedLT1 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108173 ugh wrong forum. PWNED -- i rock. [ Edited on 05/04/2008 @ 10:17:20 ] 2008-05-07 19:40:40 crunkmaro 9 79 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108173#108245 -0-5--2008 7: 1:9: AM Fury_786 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108215 p0174--rich or lean bank 2 p0171--bank 1 too lean p0420--catalyst system bank 1 p0137--input voltage o2 bank 1 p0140--o2 bank 1 the bottom three seems to be all due to the fact that i dont have a cat convertor the top two...maf sensor? fubared o2 s? i just installed a set of cia headers if that helps you out any... it could very well be the o2 sensors...those bitches were damn near rusted on. -- i rock. 2008-05-07 06:48:09 crunkmaro 7 68 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108215#108235 -0-5--2008 7: 0:6: AM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108207 just installed the cia headers on my sick6er... (thanks john) what should i look out for? i want to make sure its not leaking (how would i know) how would i know if the egr is put in right? how would i know if is leaking? whenever the i turn on the car...i can feel the car shake (bad shocks could be the culprit on this) but it goes away when the car is under acceleration i can kinda hear the engine s firing via the exhaust...is that normal? im not quite sure what its sup 2008-05-06 12:16:26 crunkmaro 5 82 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108207#108214 -0-5--2008 6: 1:2: AM crunkmaro http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108043 I got one for 94 in a 65 which is a 3 point offense. which brings my total for two years to 13 :nonod: They get suspended at 12 so now I have to take a defensive driving class before my court date to keep my license. I m not buyin a lottery ticket lol -- img://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/camaropower169/img026.jpg 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 auto 1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t 2008-05-05 21:22:02 camaropower169 47 271 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108043#108202 -0-5--2008 5: 2:1: AM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108132 I am getting a lot back from taxes this year, and am finally thinking about parking the Camaro and slapping on the turbocharger since it won t seem to sell. Been waste of time after waste of time with iffy buyers. Fuck it. Car has 110k on it, runs perfect, maintains great oil pressure, and only uses about 3/4 of a quart of oil every 5000. If I do it, I will start off with around 4-5lbs of boost, and tune it from there. What do you guys think? -- img://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/Rg320c 2008-05-03 14:24:43 cypher_2001 8 92 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108132#108157 -0-5--2008 3: 1:4: AM crunkmaro http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108015 except i never get into cars with people that have been drinking anymore :nonod: http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=90704#90704 -- img://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/nolo325/untitled.jpg 97 Z28 Camaro: [Comp Cams 218/230 114LSA cam][Crane 1.6 Gold Roller Rockers][Chromemoly Pushrods][Meziere HD Electric Water Pump][A/C delete][Moroso Cold Air Intake][Racetronix 255 Fuel Pump][Speed Secrets Tune][Taylor 8.5mm Wires][NGk TR5 plugs][Speed Secrets T-56 6-speed][LS1 Aluminum Drive 2008-05-03 05:53:51 nolo325 9 103 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108015#108149 -0-5--2008 3: 0:5: AM nolo325 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108124 i need to get my stock air intake back on my car but i can find it they dont have any at a junk yard around here would anyone happen to have one they are wanting to get sell pretty cheap or give away? i dont need the part that hold the air filter just the rest of it. 2008-05-01 22:42:38 RsCamaro96 1 47 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108124#108125 -0-5--2008 1: 2:2: AM RsCamaro96 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108091 Ok heres the deal the car starts and runs fine. However after a few minutes there is a light squeak coming from the power steering side it comes and goes. As time passes the squeak gets louder and longer but still shutting on and off. I m out of ideas any advice. Also I have an exhaust leak coming from the bottom of the egr valve to the header anyone know what that little gasket that mates the two flanges together is called. BTW the car is an 01 firebird automatic v6. Thanks Dan 2008-05-01 22:39:49 bigcatchdaniel555 18 126 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108091#108123 -0-5--2008 1: 2:2: AM bigcatchdaniel555 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108122 I seem to be missing some vaccuum parts. I have photos. going to take a trip to the scrappers to figure it out and maybe take some t pass, I believe they require recipts to show what I have done to try to make it pass the second time. Its another 14 days after I fail, plus recipts. 2008-05-01 13:24:29 fallenleader1 0 35 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108122#108122 -0-5--2008 1: 1:3: AM fallenleader1 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107878 hey guys new to the site but definently not new to motors nor new to f bodies. this is my second 4th generattion camaro and my buddy has a firebird that i work on quite a bit. sometimes while driving my rpm s drop really low just for a second and the battery gauge drops down to like 81/2 or 9 volts and then kicks right back up but only at idle or at low low speeds mostly when turning the wheel or putting it into reverse from drive. and my headlights and dash lights dim. any ideas? thank you 2008-05-01 12:46:25 00MaroVsix 9 122 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107878#108121 -0-5--2008 1: 1:2: AM fast82Z http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108119 How difficult is it? Where are the lifters located? I img://img282.imageshack.us/img282/3350/firebirdofficialsig2sq.jpg [ Edited on 05/01/2008 @ 03:28:41 ] 2008-05-01 03:28:41 Darc_Eric 0 50 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108119#108119 -0-5--2008 1: 0:3: AM Darc_Eric http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108104 Just got my ride out about 2 weeks ago. Weather was finally decent enough! So Saturday night I get in the car, start it up, and now I got a lifter? Ticking. Started to go home and it quit after about 10 minutes. I haven t changed the oil yet since putting it away, but oil has about 1100 miles on it. Is seaofam a good idea? I am thinking maybe a small piece of sludge, or dirt stuck in the lifter. Anybody tried it, results? Thanks in advance! 2008-04-29 19:46:42 smithdr 1 45 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108104#108105 -0-4--2008 17: 1:9: PM Fury_786 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108068 Well I have been using my odometer for the longest time to tell how much gas I have, but it is really becoming annoying seeing the needle always pegged to F. What can be the cause of this, and is it a exspensive fix? -- img://img.photobucket.com/albums/v362/n0s012/AvatarFinal.jpg 1999 V6 Pewter Bird -- Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, Magnaflow High Flow Cat, Pacesetter ST Ceramic Coated Headers, Whisper Lid, K N Filter, Hypertech 160* Thermo 2008-04-29 01:20:47 jbird99 4 64 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108068#108094 -0-4--2008 17: 0:1: PM Jeremiah http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107883 sicksers are only slightly better than rustangs :yesnod: if you own one for more than 6 months wellllllllllllllll you need help and compassion. :dunno: if theres any hope for you. -- img://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/95ttoplt1/Troy/cmercsig2.jpg 2008-04-28 19:13:33 cmerc 91 425 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107883#108090 -0-4--2008 16: 1:9: PM Fury_786 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107899 i was driving, and they went away. sweet i guess the car reproduced its own catalytic converters and reattached the rear o2 s in the proper spot? -- i rock. 2008-04-27 00:59:42 crunkmaro 10 118 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107899#108067 -0-4--2008 15: 0:0: PM crunkmaro http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108035 the cloth on that doors does anyone know if u can remove that and put a new kinda on there im wanting to change the color of mine to match the new camaro im getting since my car now is red and has the red seats and red fabric on the doors to match i wanna get my new camaro to match as well. 2008-04-25 16:30:16 RsCamaro96 1 58 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108035#108040 -0-4--2008 13: 1:6: PM Fury_786 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107989 i have a convertible...i need the speakers to be a LOT louder lol. the exhaust when the top is up drowns out the speakers...and the noise when the top is down drowns out the speakers there is NO bass... i have the blaupunkt melbourne sd47 or something head unit. its 4x25 watt and has 4 channel pre-outs for amparoos and shiznits. i like this head unit, im not changing it. i like sd cards. basically...what front speakers? what back speakers? and what kinda subwoofer will fit in a custo 2008-04-25 13:48:06 crunkmaro 16 127 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107989#108039 -0-4--2008 13: 1:3: PM ledzppn69 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107992 i got my car to throw the SES light. scanned and came up with a p0305, number 5 cylinder misfire and a p1514. Neutral drive load fualt?? the coils have 2 posts so wouldnt it cause 2 cylinders to misfire if one unit is bad? 2008-04-24 14:43:53 BLACK996 3 66 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107992#108031 -0-4--2008 12: 1:4: PM BLACK996 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108002 i have a 1995 firebird and ever since ive had it the radio hasnt worked ive re-wired the harness a million times the fuse isnt blown its not the headunit what else could it be 2008-04-24 09:26:33 phenixx95 6 71 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=108002#108024 -0-4--2008 12: 0:9: PM Jeremiah http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107997 http://www.fbody.com/partsfs/51911 here is the link with all the things im selling msg me if you want pics of anything. 2008-04-23 16:00:42 RsCamaro96 0 131 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/v6/read.cgi?msgid=107997#107997 -0-4--2008 11: 1:6: PM RsCamaro96