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I know what Im doing now.... Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 03-15-2010 @ 09:29:46 Reply | Edit Graduation, commissioning and my wedding are all just around the corner! The Mississippi National Guard made me an offer that I just couldnt refuse (and they really did put alot of effort to keep me from going away.) Im going to be going to 185th Aviation Brigade HQ HQ Co. to be their S-5 (Public Affairs) officer in a Captain's slot. My branch however is going to be Transportation (logistics) with a follow on for Public Affairs. They are supposed to be deployed shortly after I get done with the military schools however. That could be good or bad. Im pretty much up for it other than being a newly wed thats seperated from his wife for the first year of marriage. However upon return to the US they told me I would stand an excellent chance of an AGR job with MS doing my job as a Transportation officer and that was my professional "bullseye". I got everything that I asked for and then some so I am VERY VERY HAPPY!!! Ive got yet ANOTHER opportunity to die for my country!!!  10 years service 5 deployments.-- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8?  Posted By: crunkmaro On: 10-03-2007 @ 13:31:00 Reply | Top | Edit for the first time since i've been on this board...you haven't mentioned the word (turbo) in one of your posts...what gives?? 
congrats! -- Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 10-03-2007 @ 15:29:46 Reply | Top | Edit Well here...let me correct myself for you! Graduation, commissioning, my wedding AND THE NEW V6 HORSEPOWER RECORD are all just around the corner! The Mississippi National Guard made me an offer that I just couldnt refuse (and they really did put alot of effort to keep me from going away.) Im going to be going to 185th Aviation Brigade HQ HQ Co. to be their S-5 (Public Affairs) officer in a Captain's slot. My branch however is going to be Transportation (logistics) with a follow on for Public Affairs. They are supposed to be deployed shortly after I get done with the military schools however. That could be good or bad. Im pretty much up for it other than being a newly wed thats seperated from his wife for the first year of marriage. However upon return to the US they told me I would stand an excellent chance of an AGR job with MS doing my job as a Transportation officer and that was my professional "bullseye" SO THAT I CAN MAKE SOME EXCESSIVE MONEY AND BUY AN UPGRADED TURBO SYSTEM ALONG WITH SOME OTHER GOODIES. I got everything that I asked for and then some so I am VERY VERY HAPPY!!! Ive got yet ANOTHER opportunity to die for my country!!! 10 years service 5 deployments.  -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? [ Edited on 10/03/2007 @ 15:33:27 ] Posted By: crunkmaro On: 10-05-2007 @ 01:20:10 Reply | Top | Edit muchhhhhhhhhhhh better. -- Posted By: Green97Firebird2 On: 10-05-2007 @ 01:43:26 Reply | Top | Edit Sounds awesome man, gratz -- -1999 Ford F150 XLT Tinted windows, DEPO Headlights, bullet muffler, and a billet grille. Yep, the Camaro is gone. Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 10-05-2007 @ 20:37:58 Reply | Top | Edit Thanks guys!
-- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: 3pt4_N00b On: 10-08-2007 @ 11:09:30 Reply | Top | Edit Thats pretty hard for a civilian to understand, but congrats anyway! Hows Adriann taking the news of deployment? -- 2001 Turbo Camaro m5 - RIP 10/26/2006 1994 Trans Am A4 - Bolt ons & Built tranny 1994 Camaro m5 - 3.8 swap coming along with turbo kit   [ Edited on 10/08/2007 @ 11:10:27 ] Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 10-09-2007 @ 15:15:49 Reply | Top | Edit She took it pretty hard at first because she thought we were going to be forced to have all of our "first" apart. But as it turns out my National Guard unit is not supposed to get activated until mid/late 2009 and then still not deploy until 2010 and who knows what the situation on the ground in Iraq will look like by then. So, shes doing a whole lot better than what she was doing initially. -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: 3pt4_N00b On: 10-10-2007 @ 10:31:06 Reply | Top | Edit well just remember you're the boss -- 2001 Turbo Camaro m5 - RIP 10/26/2006 1994 Trans Am A4 - Bolt ons & Built tranny 1994 Camaro m5 - 3.8 swap coming along with turbo kit
Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 10-30-2007 @ 23:01:20 Reply | Top | Edit Congrats, I have no clue what you are talking about, but it sounds super duper. : ) Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-02-2007 @ 07:41:41 Reply | Top | Edit Thanks! Yes I know there was alot of military jargon in there but from my perspective I really couldnt have nailed down a better job than what Ive gotten and what was offered to me. Alot of young Lieutenants want to be the one in charge of kicking down doors and conducting raids.......Ive already done all of that as a Sergeant and lower and all I was looking for was a nice comfy job behind a desk pushing paper. I got what I wanted plus I get to rub shoulders with all the big wigs and celebrities....and news crews.  -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-06-2007 @ 21:07:32 Reply | Top | Edit Alright...so maybe I dont know what Im doing! I got a phone call today from a Colonel with the Active Duty Army asking me to reconsider the option of going Active Duty again for a few years. Usually they will only ask you once if you want to go with the National Guard/Reserve or if you want to go Active. I had chosen National Guard but the Colonel told me that they are rather desperate for Transportation Officers and if I would possibly reconsider to go Active in May of 2008. I have to give him my "final" answer on or before Friday. -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: pawn65 On: 11-08-2007 @ 21:37:39 Reply | Top | Edit nah hold out for S7 cause you would be doing a department heads job anyway so why not get paid the right amount. -- 2000 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT "Spring Feature" 1 of 917. bassini x pip catback exhaust system, cai, 70mm tb, 3.73's, Raptors 245/45 ZR17's  Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-08-2007 @ 22:31:17 Reply | Top | Edit LOL! I dont know about that. I think Im just going to stick with the guaranteed deal instead of rolling the dice for something better at the moment. -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: pawn65 On: 11-09-2007 @ 09:35:36 Reply | Top | Edit hey im just sayaing. -- 2000 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT "Spring Feature" 1 of 917. bassini x pip catback exhaust system, cai, 70mm tb, 3.73's, Raptors 245/45 ZR17's Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-09-2007 @ 14:18:38 Reply | Top | Edit I accepted the offer to go back to Active Duty this morning as a Transportation Officer. So who knows... -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: kscamaro89 On: 11-11-2007 @ 05:41:51 Reply | Top | Edit Just whatever you do don't accept an assignment to come to Korea. You'll regret it for the whole year. Posted By: kscamaro89 On: 11-11-2007 @ 06:52:28 Reply | Top | Edit Hey goldenphoenix, from what I've read on fbody you're pretty good at this V6 thing. I'm new to building up small engines, and am trying to get 200-225 out of my 2.8. I'm currently pushing 140 or so(currently has K&N,MSD 6AL/Coil, High flow MAS), but I don't have a dyno. I want to do some sort of head job(been told I want aluminun heads), aggressive cam (thinking bout Edelbrock 3790), intake(not sure what), and a 62mm MRZ big bore TB. I'm thinking all this will get me there. Any thoughts? [ Edited on 11/11/2007 @ 07:23:00 ] Posted By: cmerc On: 11-12-2007 @ 07:30:56 Reply | Top | Edit "well just remember you're the boss" Golden I hope you know that statement is  It would be a bad start to your marrage to actually believe that could be remotely true.
--  Posted By: Jeremiah On: 11-12-2007 @ 09:56:51 Reply | Top | Edit cmerc, he is halfway to retirement  -- **FOR SALE** 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, dumped true duals - Flowmaster 50 series - 16.43@85.29 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 3.8L - bone stock 
"uhmmm maybe all the dinosaurs farts caused the first ice age, and all the mammoth's farts caused the world to warm back up again. so now since we don't have anything that big all the other animals farts have taken so long to ruin the world more. interesting haha" --Fattie Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-12-2007 @ 12:10:15 Reply | Top | Edit kscamaro. your better off switching motors. Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-12-2007 @ 16:13:38 Reply | Top | Edit kscamaro....Ive already been stationed in Korea so I know whats its like already. I was based at Camp Casey with duece tank back in early 2000.I dont think duece tank is there anymore. The city right outside of Camp Casey was Tongduchon (sp?). I agree with Crunkmaro. You will really need to replace your engine to make some really big power. Now somebody made "the iron duke" which was a 2.8 liter engine, just like yours, that made about 450 horses at the engine but it really didnt last for very long at all. Your going to toss ALOT of money into an engine only to see maybe 250 rwhp at best. So I would recommend that you upgrade to the 3.8 especially when there are tons of them out and available in the $500 range. I maybe the boss but I still cant win a battle ALL by myself. My job is to come up with plan for victory and execute it...if i cant come with a good enough plan then I take suggestions from others...but always listen to input at all times ; )....and give the final yay or nay on the execution. -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? [ Edited on 11/12/2007 @ 16:17:41 ] Posted By: Jeremiah On: 11-12-2007 @ 17:14:07 Reply | Top | Edit the iron duke was a 4cyl that came in a few fbodys a while back. People say that you can boost the shit out of it and it will hold up. -- **FOR SALE** 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, dumped true duals - Flowmaster 50 series - 16.43@85.29 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 3.8L - bone stock
"uhmmm maybe all the dinosaurs farts caused the first ice age, and all the mammoth's farts caused the world to warm back up again. so now since we don't have anything that big all the other animals farts have taken so long to ruin the world more. interesting haha" --Fattie Posted By: kscamaro89 On: 11-12-2007 @ 17:20:52 Reply | Top | Edit Tongduchon is right. I'm 21 days out right now and can't wait to get the hell outta Camp Casey, hit stateside, and drive my Camaro again. That's why I'm doing research now. I've got all the suspension parts waiting for me right now. Now what to do to the engine. 3.8L is still a 60 deg that'll bolt to my T5 right? My problem is work space. I'll be on leave through Dec but I'm not sure if I can do an entire engine swap by myself OVER Christmas. Then I have to drive my next duty station on a newly installed engine? Not wise in my book. Maybe I'll just wait til I get to Campbell. [ Edited on 11/12/2007 @ 17:21:53 ] Posted By: pawn65 On: 11-14-2007 @ 09:22:41 Reply | Top | Edit yeah the iron dukes was i think in the 82-84 models i believe. ah have fun in kentucky take some pics of the fort knox building with the gold. and kevin i did some research an S5 is an associates degree pay as the a bachelors is a S7. are you gonna go into an officer program? -- 2000 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT "Spring Feature" 1 of 917. bassini x pip catback exhaust system, cai, 70mm tb, 3.73's, Raptors 245/45 ZR17's Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-14-2007 @ 21:50:51 Reply | Top | Edit Bryan...Im basicly DONE with the officers program! I have already been assessed and pending graduation from college WILL be commissioned in May 2008. My orders as Lieutenant Wade are quite literally enroute!
For me I get paid as a O1E with 10 years service which pretty much brings me to about $65,000 a year no matter what job I do.  -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8? Posted By: pawn65 On: 11-15-2007 @ 19:50:59 Reply | Top | Edit you will always be specialist wade to me. -- 2000 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT "Spring Feature" 1 of 917. bassini x pip catback exhaust system, cai, 70mm tb, 3.73's, Raptors 245/45 ZR17's Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-15-2007 @ 20:43:10 Reply | Top | Edit I havent been a Specialist since like early 2003! -- Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8?
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