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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 03-14-2010 @ 08:28:58 Reply | Edit

I need help, I just bought a 1998 firebird , it is auto, I have nothing done to it, except I bought some ws-6 wheels and put new tires on them. I just would really like some experienced input before I go put anything into my car. What should I start with?

Thanks,
Ricky
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I just got my firebird 2 weeks ago, its my first car... I need ALOT of help..

Posted By: stevethepirate On: 11-02-2007 @ 12:38:08 Reply | Top | Edit

throw some deez on that bitch

grab some firebird overlays and a tint
a nice lil' cat back
a whisper lid
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2002 v6 camaro- Texas Speed and Performance Rumbler catback, Whisper lid, K&N filter, FRA mod, wet 50 shot, Pacesetter headers, drilled/slotted rotors.
180* thermostat (waiting for a sunny day)

Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-02-2007 @ 15:53:51 Reply | Top | Edit

You know any good places online I can get the best prices for these mods?
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Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-02-2007 @ 16:31:19 Reply | Top | Edit

http://www.fbody.com/v6/105389

look in that thread for links...

modding 101--BRIEEEF summary. more air in + efficient combustion + more air out (faster)=power.

so one of the first things you want to do is exhaust. headers and a catback exhaust system (stay away from flowmasters imo)

then intake stuff...cold air intake k&n filter and a whisper lid

then we'll go from there.
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-03-2007 @ 16:35:12 Reply | Top | Edit

Thanks for your help
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[ Edited on 11/03/2007 @ 10:49:16 ]

Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-03-2007 @ 10:48:26 Reply | Top | Edit

This is what I have so far..

Please let me know if theres anything I should change. For the moment I am aiming at spending about a grand.

(includes shipping)
Pacesetter headers - 232.56
80 series dual flowmaster exhaust - 298.00
Whisper Lid - 139.95
Whisper ram air kit - 139.95

DO I NEED A HIGH FLOW CAT?
Magnaflow HF cat - 65.10

Total:
865.56 - roughly 1000.00 for installation stuff.

Let me know what you all think.

Thanks,
Ricky

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I just got my firebird 2 weeks ago, its my first car... I need ALOT of help..

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-03-2007 @ 11:55:49 Reply | Top | Edit

Don't get Flowmaster. Try Magnaflow.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-03-2007 @ 11:56:36 Reply | Top | Edit

Yeh ditch the ram-air kit and the flowmaster, combine money, get MagnFlow catback.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-03-2007 @ 12:19:17 Reply | Top | Edit

Why is the Magnaflow better than Flowmaster?

Ricky
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I just got my firebird 2 weeks ago, its my first car... I need ALOT of help..

Posted By: stevethepirate On: 11-03-2007 @ 14:31:32 Reply | Top | Edit

flows better. flowmaster can sound a bit better, but if youre getting headers too, then the magnaflow will sound great.

pick up a highflow cat. as long as the whole exhaust is being swapped out, you might as well throw one on there. if you decide you want it afterwards, it will cost a lot to put on (assuming you dont do it yourself).

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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-03-2007 @ 15:35:10 Reply | Top | Edit

Cutouts!
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2002 Camaro M5, [Whisper Lid][K&N][Flowmaster][B&M Shifter][BMR STB][SPI Panhard Bar w/boxed upper][Built T-5][Custom Alum. DS w/1350 Dana’s][PCMforLess tune][100 shot EFI wet kit][Pacesetter headers][SLP Line Locks][Lakewood LCA's][Poly Trans Mount][180* Thermo][No Cat][MSD 8.5's][NGK Iridiums][Electric Cutout][Springtech 1.75" drop][fra mods][Optima Red Top (in-trunk)][275-40 Sumitomos]

Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-03-2007 @ 21:44:51 Reply | Top | Edit

Magnaflow is better than Flowmaster becuase of this:

Flowmaster is a chambered muffler, meaning the muffler itself has chambers (sections) inside it. The more chambers, the quiter the muffler and more power loss.

Magnaflow is a straight-thru muffler, meaning no chambers. Its not as loud, but you'll see more power gains from it, and its not as raspy up top as the Flows.

As for cat-backs in general, they're pretty much all the same. The only differences are some are made out of aluminumized steel, and others are made out of stainless steel. The rest of it is in the muffler.

Or, if you're not sure, just get a cutout. $60 all together. $30 for the cutout, and about $30 for labor. It was my favorite mod on my sixxer

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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 - I think it has a miss. . .

'98 3.8L Camaro, black w/silver stripes sold, you will be missed
[ Edited on 11/03/2007 @ 21:45:54 ]

Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-04-2007 @ 00:06:05 Reply | Top | Edit

I believe cutouts are illegal here in VA. sorry, but thanks for the help guys
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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-04-2007 @ 08:07:10 Reply | Top | Edit

pretty well most any exhaust mod is technically "illegal"

dont forget to check out www.pcmforless.com - they specialize in computer tuning for our cars, its way cheaper than buying a hypertech tuner and alot better.
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-04-2007 @ 10:05:33 Reply | Top | Edit

Thanks!

Ummm this is going to sound kinda dum.. but how do you guys create those signature graphics? I want one, lol.
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-04-2007 @ 11:52:04 Reply | Top | Edit

My firebird is in the shop right now getting body work/paintjob[black]..

And I need a new set of front directional[turn signal] lights.

I think I am just going to buy aftermarket ones from a local store and modify them..

So, can anybody please tell me the diameter of the front directional lights on a 98-02 v6 firebird? Would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Ricky
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I just got my firebird 2 weeks ago, its my first car... I need ALOT of help..

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-04-2007 @ 15:24:46 Reply | Top | Edit

as for the sig pictures, there are a few of us who make them with Photoshop. usually someone will make you one if you have a few pictures of your car.
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Posted By: cmerc On: 11-04-2007 @ 15:56:39 Reply | Top | Edit

Just a word of advice on a personal level,

be careful of them veeesicks guys over in the sickser forum they are ....................welllllll, different
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[ Edited on 11/04/2007 @ 15:59:20 ]

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-04-2007 @ 18:13:16 Reply | Top | Edit

^ I think thats the whole point!

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Posted By: cmerc On: 11-04-2007 @ 19:03:11 Reply | Top | Edit

Ah golden, trust you to put a positive spin to any negative sickser comment I make.

The force is strong in young wade

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-04-2007 @ 19:14:55 Reply | Top | Edit

basically a V6 is where its at. i wouldnt trade mine for any LTone.

not only that, were cooler

Posted By: cmerc On: 11-04-2007 @ 20:14:43 Reply | Top | Edit

^ ha, that coming from a switch hitter, a closet V8 owner, shame fury, shame,

Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-04-2007 @ 20:23:59 Reply | Top | Edit

I wouldn't trade mine for a LTone either, but I would trade my sixxer for an LSone. Oh yeah, I already did that lol
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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 - I think it has a miss. . .

'98 3.8L Camaro, black w/silver stripes sold, you will be missed

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-04-2007 @ 21:02:40 Reply | Top | Edit

Ahh...im picking up my next project on Saturday....'51 chevy p/u and i know where there is a wrecked 99 trans am...so its looking like LSwon powered pickup

we cant all be cool like trent, sometimes you gotta be cooler
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Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-04-2007 @ 22:22:29 Reply | Top | Edit

^ and your still working on that one

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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 - just another bolt-on/cammed LS1

SOLD '98 3.8 - lid, K&N, CAI, MF CB, !CAT, cutout, SPEC stg 2, walbro fuel pump, hbh fanswitch, alum. DS

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-04-2007 @ 22:34:44 Reply | Top | Edit

so
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Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-05-2007 @ 11:18:16 Reply | Top | Edit

why must you hate on the ltwon...jerkface. TEXT ASSAULT COMMENCING!
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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-05-2007 @ 17:47:15 Reply | Top | Edit

text assault thwarted!
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Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-05-2007 @ 17:53:47 Reply | Top | Edit

denied

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-05-2007 @ 19:45:57 Reply | Top | Edit

You guys are crazy! I can only imagine just what exactly it is that you two are texting.

YES....the force is strong in this one!

Cmerc would you like to learn about the force?
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Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-05-2007 @ 22:02:19 Reply | Top | Edit

Sarav used to send me texts, but he stopped. No love from Sarav

Everyone kept sending me texts so I switched to unlimited, then everyone quit sending them lol
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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 - I think it has a miss. . .

'98 3.8L Camaro, black w/silver stripes sold, you will be missed

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-05-2007 @ 22:19:50 Reply | Top | Edit

it was a conspiracy Trent.
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Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-05-2007 @ 22:27:23 Reply | Top | Edit

I know

what can ya do
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Trent

99 Z28 M6.--233/239 .595/.603 ll3--Whisper lid--SLP CAI--MSD wires--Hooker LTs--Hooker Cat-back--flowtech electric cutout
Z06 clutch--Z06 flywheel--Pro 5.0 shifter--custom short stick--T-tops--Black halos--clear corners--blackout tails--black 17x9.5 ZR1s

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-06-2007 @ 07:48:00 Reply | Top | Edit

?

the retro sig returns!
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Posted By: cmerc On: 11-06-2007 @ 09:27:08 Reply | Top | Edit

"YES....the force is strong in this one! Cmerc would you like to learn about the force?"

http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id=bst&media=WAVS&type=Movies&movie=Star_Wars"e=breath.txt&file=breath.wav

http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id=bst&media=WAVS&type=Movies&movie=Star_Wars"e=darkside.txt&file=darkside.wav

http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id=bst&media=WAVS&type=Movies&movie=Star_Wars"e=father.txt&file=father.wav

Finally you sicksers:-
http://www.ebondi.com.au/starwars/sounds/destroy_you.wav

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[ Edited on 11/06/2007 @ 15:11:04 ]

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-06-2007 @ 16:10:54 Reply | Top | Edit

Ah the ole v6 to Ls1 trade...mmmmm. Yummy

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-06-2007 @ 21:09:26 Reply | Top | Edit

Good stuff eh?

Its still not quite like the old days in 2001,02.
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-07-2007 @ 21:52:29 Reply | Top | Edit

Hey guys, another question. I have an automatic transmission.. In simplistic terms, how do I make it less sucky? I see alot of B&M stuff? I was also told about transgo.

BTW: It's a 98' 3.8 firebird.
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Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-07-2007 @ 22:38:06 Reply | Top | Edit

If your asking in reference to the sucky effect that it has on your horsepower loss (20% to 25%)then not very much aside from going through the tedious work of switching to a manual. Just remember that all the fastest cars are automatics.

If you were asking in reference to not having very much seat of the pants action you can always add components from those companys, add corvette servos. The harder/volatile the shift the easier it is on your tranny....thats the general rule. Changing out small components in the transmission will make a night and day difference in the way your car performs...just not so much due to horsepower.

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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 00:07:34 Reply | Top | Edit

Golden Phoenix, you have an Auto don't you?
If you do, what did you do?
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Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-08-2007 @ 00:26:47 Reply | Top | Edit

I do have an automatic transmission that has been rebuilt. I dont know exactly what was done to it because I was fighting a war over in Iraq when it was all being done. It was supposed to have been rebuilt with stronger parts but who knows...Tiago took a look in there and saw alot of OEM parts but they were brand new. Also added to my tranny was a much larger transmission cooler and corvette servos. Ive not had any problems with my transmission at all even with all the power that I shoved through there so I dont know what to say. I made 450 rwhp with the auto transmission + 25% total lost through drivetrain = 560 horsepower. If I had a manual transmission instead of an automatic my horsepower loss would have been closer to 10% which would have put me at pretty close to 505 rearwheel horsepower. So thats the kind of hp differences that your looking at between an auto and a manual.
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Posted By: Jeremiah On: 11-08-2007 @ 01:19:43 Reply | Top | Edit

^^ <hijack>Where have you been hiding man?</hijack>
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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: hurley_21_07 On: 11-08-2007 @ 01:27:59 Reply | Top | Edit

Don't worry about your automatic. It doesn't really suck. It's not some Ford POS auto. I ALWAYS LOVED beating manual imports with my auto 97 Camaro, and then saying....'not bad for an automatic, eh?' They wouldn't say anything but they knew, oh yeah, they knew they got schooled.

Just get 373 gears and you will feel better.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-08-2007 @ 01:29:25 Reply | Top | Edit

And I never hated or thought my auto was sucky. In fact that thing shifted instantly and fast.

Maybe I had a good one.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: cmerc On: 11-08-2007 @ 07:50:36 Reply | Top | Edit

BTW Golden , I obviously knew you were in the forces, but I didn't realise you had been in Iraq,

to you my man, thanks from the third world.
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 12:07:32 Reply | Top | Edit

Golden, those power loss percentages make me sad, lol.
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Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-08-2007 @ 13:08:07 Reply | Top | Edit

Yeah Cmerc Ive been in the Army in one form or another since 1998, the year I graduated highschool. Ive been in two real hazardous duty zones, Bosnia and Iraq (and technically Korea but not really).

98V6Firebird...yeah those percentages that come from comparing manual to auto really arent all that encouraging but we do have several bright sides. 1. all the fastest cars are automatics 2. Autos last alot longer than manuals 3. its really hard to mess up shifting gears with an auto.

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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 14:01:54 Reply | Top | Edit

what do you mean all the fastest cars are automatics?
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 14:03:52 Reply | Top | Edit

It's still losing ALOT of power.. I might just sell the firebird I have after it gets out of paint, make a few bucks and buy a 5-speed. I want to make sure I have the car I really want before I mod it.
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 14:05:52 Reply | Top | Edit

And by the way haha, I guess I need to come up with a creative vehicle nickname like all of you have, lol.
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Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-08-2007 @ 14:15:31 Reply | Top | Edit

What he means is that with an automatic, your car is gonna run more consistent each time, and a manual tranny is not gonna shift as fast as an automatic. But having a manual is more fun

Take a look at your RPO codes on your door to see what gears you have, that will have a huge impact on how fast your car accelerates. The gears RPO code will start with GU then a number. GU5 is 3.23s, and GU6 is 3.42s. 3.42s are the best from the factory, but you won't have them in an automatic car. If it feels really sluggish you might have 2.73. If thats the case, save up for some new gears instead.
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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 - I think it has a miss. . .

'98 3.8L Camaro, black w/silver stripes sold, you will be missed

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-08-2007 @ 14:26:45 Reply | Top | Edit

An auto V6 will not have 2.73's. Either 3.08, 3:23, or if your lucky like 'stevethepirate' you will get 3:42. Whether you have posi or not is kind of a crap-shoot.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 15:38:30 Reply | Top | Edit

I wish I could look at my cars door, but its in the shop.

what do those ratios mean anyway?
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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-08-2007 @ 16:15:26 Reply | Top | Edit

Hmm, You guys will most likely laugh at me.. But I have thought up a nickname for my firebird.
*It's going to be blacked out BTW*

"ObsidianSixer"

Opinions?

Good.. Gay...
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Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-08-2007 @ 16:22:56 Reply | Top | Edit

3.08 means you will take off sluggish from a stop at WOT. You will get better gas mileage than the higher ratios and a higher top SPEED.

As you go up your acceleration gets better, gas mileage goes down along with top SPEED.(do not confuse with top END)

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-08-2007 @ 18:27:26 Reply | Top | Edit

Mine might be the only car with a name

Posted By: cmerc On: 11-08-2007 @ 19:01:48 Reply | Top | Edit

mudda sic john, so how come you used the sig of the front of the car, it's the sig of the tail end that shows the name

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-08-2007 @ 19:06:57 Reply | Top | Edit

dunno...just figured. it doesnt have to display it to prove theres a name

its also on th doors. (see sigs on the top of the page )
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Posted By: cmerc On: 11-08-2007 @ 19:20:03 Reply | Top | Edit

boy, you getting evasive like HBH and assbreeze

kidding, I'm kidding.
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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-08-2007 @ 19:43:09 Reply | Top | Edit

thank god, i dont wanna be included in that category.

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-08-2007 @ 22:38:39 Reply | Top | Edit

Cool name huh? We really need some pics in order to give you a good name. I bet u cant guess how mine came around. Some of these people around here have some real interesting names for example "assbreeze", something I would have never associated with a Fbody or even thought about in a million years!
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Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-09-2007 @ 01:00:36 Reply | Top | Edit

cause he was "tailwind" on another forum or something right?

And awhile back, ok a long time ago lol several people thought your car was silver

I told him how I came up with my IM screen name, but didn't tell him how I came up with my fbody name. Rg320FM is the type of guitar I play, and Camaro cause I drive a Metro.
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Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-09-2007 @ 08:12:57 Reply | Top | Edit

I think your right and yeah I remember when everyone thought my car was silver instead of pewter.

.... and Camaro cause I drive a Metro....

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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-09-2007 @ 09:41:55 Reply | Top | Edit

My car should be done by tommorow : ) I miss it. They said that a big deal with the firebirds, from what they have seen, is that the doors are so freaking huge so the hinges go bad and that was the case on my drivers side. They replaced the pins, so its fine now and they did some body work, and later today they are supposed to paint it. *Black* Then it will be the BEAST it was born to be.. The ObsidianSixer..

Was that too dramatic?
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Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-09-2007 @ 13:57:12 Reply | Top | Edit

Maybe just a little bit.

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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-10-2007 @ 12:50:36 Reply | Top | Edit

I am getting my car back in a few hours, I'll try to take some pictures this afternoon for you guys.

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1998 V6 Firebird - December Mods: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][K&N][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit]

[ Edited on 11/10/2007 @ 13:07:10 ]

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-10-2007 @ 13:33:14 Reply | Top | Edit

^ricky...you gonna put strobes in the car?

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Posted By: 98v6firebird On: 11-10-2007 @ 14:08:35 Reply | Top | Edit

They're already in it, lol, they are behind the side fender vents and on the front and back bottom of the car.

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-ObsidianSixer-

1998 V6 Firebird - December Mods: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][K&N][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit]

[ Edited on 11/10/2007 @ 14:10:33 ]

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-10-2007 @ 15:26:54 Reply | Top | Edit

ahh...ive got some in my headlights and tails.
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Posted By: pawn65 On: 11-10-2007 @ 16:19:45 Reply | Top | Edit

nah personally id go with the flowmaster 80 series like you picked out because at higher rp,s's it wont be as raspy sounding as a straight muffler.
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Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 11-10-2007 @ 19:07:24 Reply | Top | Edit

You put strobes in your new halos John?

Ricky, might as well go ahead and change your log in name to ObsidianSixer. BTW, thats alot of mods for one month.
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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-10-2007 @ 19:13:59 Reply | Top | Edit

yep

installed them before i put the halos in.

ill have to txt you a vid...i think i sent Sarav one.
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Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-11-2007 @ 03:57:11 Reply | Top | Edit

^its fucking badass. tahts what it iss

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-12-2007 @ 13:23:34 Reply | Top | Edit

I got my new name : ), I am waiting for my sister to get home with the camera so I can take some pictures, and I am going to trying to take a video with it to demonstrate the strobes.

But the coolest thing happened with the paint job. The guy who owned Maaco dealt with my paint transaction, and ever since I dropped the car off to get painted I went by the shop like everyday to check on it and I had asked him if he could have it ready by last saturday because my dad had his party on Sunday. Well when I went to pick up my car he gave me a their top of the line paint job instead of the $400 paint job I paid for. He said that he could just really tell I am going to take care of my car and he really liked me and how I handled myself. (Or so he told my father). So he just wanted to take my car under his wing and do this for me. It was pretty awesome, and I couldn't believe he did that for me, but my car looks reallly good now.
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1998 V6 Firebird*Auto* - Wish List: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][K&N][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][T-tops][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit][SpringTech Shocks][Brand New Obsidian Paint][1800 Watt Insignia Sub]

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Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-12-2007 @ 13:49:32 Reply | Top | Edit

Umm, by chance have any of you taken off your rear view mirror? I am having some pathetic difficulty with it. I want to install a newer Rear view mirror, one that has the temperature and crap on it. I just can't get this old one off.
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1998 V6 Firebird*Auto* - Wish List: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][K&N][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][T-tops][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit][SpringTech Shocks][Brand New Obsidian Paint][1800 Watt Insignia Sub]

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-12-2007 @ 23:49:23 Reply | Top | Edit

Bahhhh Friggin guy just about T-boned me if i hadnt swerved into a god dang curb... Its rediculously bent the right side rims. So I am ordering new ones on friday. Sucks so much. People SUCK. So I am lookin at getting black chrome lipped Z06 rims. Tires are still good though, so that good.

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1998 V6 Firebird*Auto* - [T-tops][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Gabriel Ultra Shocks][Brand New Obsidian Paint][1800 Watt Insignia System][K&N]
Wish List: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit]
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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-12-2007 @ 23:55:15 Reply | Top | Edit

lol damn man....btw, there is an edit button

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 00:19:35 Reply | Top | Edit

Hey fury, is it a pain to make those custom signature banners?
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1998 V6 Firebird*Auto* - [T-tops][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Gabriel Ultra Shocks][Brand New Obsidian Paint][1800 Watt Insignia System][K&N]
Wish List: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit]

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 00:59:40 Reply | Top | Edit

Hahahaha, My Sig kicks Ass. But seriously.. can someone help me out, I can supply all the pics if some one can tell me how to do that sleek lookin sig stuff..
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1998 V6 Firebird*Auto* - [T-tops][WS-6 Wheels][Strobes][Gabriel Ultra Shocks][Brand New Obsidian Paint][1800 Watt Insignia System][K&N]
Wish List: [Lingenfelter Whisper Lid][Pacesetter Headers][Magnaflow HF Cat][Magnaflow Dual Exhuast][Iridium Plugs][Transgo Transmission Kit]

Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-13-2007 @ 01:36:39 Reply | Top | Edit

beautiful

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-13-2007 @ 07:50:30 Reply | Top | Edit

just post your pics in here, and ill see about something when i get home.

picture rule of thumb, bigger is better!
if you can take them away from objects, its easier to make cool sigs cause theres no reflections.
take alot lol. front back, both sides, 3/4 views.

im sure between me and some of the others here we can make you somethin cool.
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Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 11:52:31 Reply | Top | Edit

fury you rule.

My Caps Lock Button Is Broken

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Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 12:16:51 Reply | Top | Edit

Wow... hey crunkmaro, I did what you said.. I think. I put my car up on blocks, then put it in neutral. I then turned the wheel 1 time and from what I saw the driveshaft only spun exactly 1.5 times per the 1 wheel rotation.. So essentially my ratio is 1.50:1?? Is that possible or do i times it by 2? to make it 3.08:1? I'm confused.

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Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 11-13-2007 @ 16:24:03 Reply | Top | Edit

I would imagine you have 3.08's since you have an auto. It is the most common.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: crunkmaro On: 11-13-2007 @ 16:50:09 Reply | Top | Edit

if you can get the car on the road the best way is to go about 65mph in your final gear (overdrive) and see what rpm your at.

also...dan...dan the man...dan fan the man ban...i had 3.42s factory in my car

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 17:29:15 Reply | Top | Edit

OK... I tried and tried... Lemme find some way to make this work, and PHOTOBUCKET SUCKS.

So heres a little vid I took. And hey Fury, Since I am getting new rims, I don't want you to put all that work into a sig. So I think I'll wait for a little bit untill the car gets it rims and tail lights and tint I guess, but I really do appreciate it.

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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-13-2007 @ 18:57:56 Reply | Top | Edit

no problem man.

also, when posting from Photobucket, select the 2nd box "direct link" and then change the Http to Img

and then, i sent you a vid of my strobes tonight....sent it to trent too but who knows, hes one of those V8 pwners now

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 11-13-2007 @ 19:34:37 Reply | Top | Edit

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Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8?

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 19:36:07 Reply | Top | Edit

http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/ObsidianSixer/?action=view¤t=firebird022.flv

i think i got it

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Posted By: Fury_786 On: 11-13-2007 @ 19:36:21 Reply | Top | Edit

i may have to txt Kevin tomorrow
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Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 11-13-2007 @ 19:41:37 Reply | Top | Edit

http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/ObsidianSixer/?action=view¤t=firebird022.flv

Tell me what yall think

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Posted By: shanem85 On: 08-08-2009 @ 11:49:59 Reply | Top | Edit

been reading this thread and was curious what i should do to my 1998 firebird. Its got a v-6 and im wanting around 300-400 rwhp. i just got it the 6th of august. I want to spend around 1500-2000 bucks if possable. Any suggestions?

Posted By: Jeremiah On: 08-11-2009 @ 20:56:33 Reply | Top | Edit

you can start by not diggin up 2 year old threads!
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2005 CTS-V LS6 M6 13.66@105 stock and hot/humid

Posted By: pawn65 On: 08-15-2009 @ 01:05:21 Reply | Top | Edit

My Caps Lock Button Is Broken

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2000 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT "Spring Feature" 1 of 917.

Posted By: cmerc On: 08-15-2009 @ 13:02:39 Reply | Top | Edit

boy Jer is grumpy today, whats the first thing that y'all tell peeps who ask questions, "do a search"
So whats up with this Jer, doing a Todd impersintion

Posted By: ObsidianSixer On: 08-16-2009 @ 16:18:25 Reply | Top | Edit

holyyyyy shittttttt. I am such a noob....
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1997 T-70 Turbo V6 Camaro
1998 Firebird V6
2007 Ford Fusion SEL-V6

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