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Forum: V6
01-13-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,485
Posted By Sierra6

Re: My 3.4/3x00 hybrid build.

Thanks for the update. Keep going.
Forum: V6
01-13-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,705
Posted By Sierra6

Re: How many V6 owners are there on this board?

I'm still here with my turbo 3.4 '85 bird. Now rebuilt because i ran it too lean and touched some ring lands. just got her back together and about to install some crane full roller rockers.
Forum: V6
05-28-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.1L Daily Turbo/ Intake Questions

something noone answered yet is no, you cannot put a 3100 intake on iron heads. and you can't (or shouldn't) put 3100 heads on with 3.1 iron head pistons because of the greatly added compression...
Forum: V6
05-28-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 52,412
Posted By Sierra6

Re: My 3.4 t3/t4 Turbo Build

so the mild steel is holding up well? good to know. i've been worried about mine, thinking maybe i should have went with 321 stainless.
Forum: Exhaust
03-27-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Wanna go louder than my Magnaflow.

Madhammer. Formerly GMMG
Forum: V6
03-17-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Need help deciding if to buy this 1991 3.1 v6

we'll need a link
Forum: V6
03-11-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By Sierra6

Re: V6 INTALE GASQUET

i did it. and then i blew a head gasket. now it probably had more to do with the fact that i ran too much boost and didn't put in head studs but it didn't help either.
Forum: V6
03-11-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Flow Characteristics of Stock Gen I Iron Head

I have this copied from a fiero page. not sure which if any were water benches, and if that even matters. the numbers say you lose power by deleting the intake port humps. I deleted mine, and my car...
Forum: Power Adders
03-05-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 38,781
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turboing a 2.8l 1989 Camaro

no, the F body 3.1 and 3.4 had the same exact iron heads as the '85-up 2.8L. Sorry to dig up the 4 month old thread but didn't want anyone to come along and get bad info. search my build thread for...
Forum: Exhaust
03-03-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 508
Views: 111,812
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Ebay longtubes

small price to pay for a little corona virus.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-24-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 2002 WS6 Wheels on 85 Firebird

i definitely want to lower it some day. but it's a v6. some say the lowering springs won't work cause they're all for V8s.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-20-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 2002 WS6 Wheels on 85 Firebird

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1984x1245/ws6_wheels_from_rear_2_def0c32f1fbdfb47296a13117dfbfce8447f462d.jpg
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-20-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 2002 WS6 Wheels on 85 Firebird

I love the look, but i don't like the added weight from the adapters. I'll get some better wheels some day.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-20-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 2002 WS6 Wheels on 85 Firebird

2" adapters all around as required with any factory 4th gen wheel
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-20-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Sierra6

2002 WS6 Wheels on 85 Firebird

just posting this pic of my old WS6's wheels finally on my '85. when i was searching i couldn't find many pics of them on a non trans am so i thought this might help someone out there decide some...
Forum: V6
02-19-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,667
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.1 "chugging" from 1500 to 2500rpm

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Forum: V6
10-11-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.4L Iron Turbo Bird Dyno Graph - 325rwhp STD

I saw that you had full rollers. I had done research and saw many people say they wouldn't fit. I couldn't afford to buy them and then them not fit. wish I could have seen your for sale post in time.
Forum: V6
10-10-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.4L Iron Turbo Bird Dyno Graph - 325rwhp STD

12.5 at 107 wow that's faster than fast eddi on iron heads I believe. and you even had 16x8 wheels. what else was done to it?
Forum: V6
10-10-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.4L Iron Turbo Bird Dyno Graph - 325rwhp STD

nice, grape. what happened to your car?
Forum: V6
10-08-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.4L Iron Turbo Bird Dyno Graph - 325rwhp STD

Thanks buddy. It sure is fun. I haven't weighed my car but it is about as light as a stock 3rd gen gets. hard top. no gfx. Yeah with aluminum heads would be wild. But i'm blown away I made this much...
Forum: V6
10-08-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.4L Iron Turbo Bird Dyno Graph - 325rwhp STD

and we did not have a fan running on the intercooler. wish we had
Forum: V6
10-08-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Sierra6

3.4L Iron Turbo Bird Dyno Graph - 325rwhp STD

Got the final numbers on my Turbo Firebird 3.4 Iron head. 325hp and 334.4 ft lbs at the wheels @ 14.0 PSI. STD numbers on a dynocom dyno. He said if he could have loaded the dyno more it would have...
Forum: Exhaust
10-04-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,967
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 4" restrictive exhaust

since this is an all out race car, and you're launching at a high rpm, I wouldn't worry with how much low end torque and exhaust velocity I have. I'd run a 4" pipe with no muffler, or a straight...
Forum: V6
09-25-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

yeah slow and fast are relative terms. I don't worry with trying to keep up with someone else. I just get out there and enjoy the fruits of my labors.

but if I happen to surprise one of those who...
Forum: V6
09-25-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

I have a GT3582R or whatever it's called. Comp 260H cam. 1.6 comp roller tip rockers. When I picked out this cam (and the shortblock) I never would have dreamed i'd some day turbo the car. I know...
Forum: V6
09-24-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

Thanks buddy. I haven't even got to drive the car yet. It's still with the tuner, and we're still waiting on a good night for my to bring my 12PSI spring up there and re-run it on the dyno before I...
Forum: V6
09-23-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

thanks buddy!
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-20-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Posted By Sierra6

Re: "Fastchip" 350 tpi

sounds like an IAC/TPS issue to me.
Forum: Exhaust
09-17-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,083
Posted By Sierra6

Re: HO manifolds vs Shorty Headers

Bonehead performance quoted me $910 to extrude hone my 3 piece mpfi intake manifold plus shipping. just to get an idea of the cost. I decided I could do enough with my Dremel.
Forum: V6
09-17-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,191
Posted By Sierra6

Re: so its time for paint

I too hate the infinite scrolling.
Forum: V6
09-17-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,191
Posted By Sierra6

Re: so its time for paint

in his defense, it may be time to repaint.
Forum: V6
09-17-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

here's what we got so far. This is still with the spark blow-out from the stock plug gaps. (has since been fixed) and again this was at 9.5psi....
Forum: Exhaust
09-13-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Cutouts electronic or rpm based?

to make matters worse, mine's on a v6 :)
Forum: Engine Swap
09-12-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,431
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Need help with a tired GM Performance HT383 Crate motor

if the engine is in good shape then why not. if it doesn't smoke, doesn't knock, and you've kept up with your oil changes then 70k really isn't anything these days. go for it. buy the best heads and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,321
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Opinions on this Built Engine

Nobody beats gene simmons' corn dogs. I know personally. I met him once at a truck stop. he said "hey kid, you like corn dogs?" I said "heck yes I do". He said "follow me back to my place for some!"...
Forum: Exhaust
09-10-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Cutouts electronic or rpm based?

I replied to this yesterday I thought but my reply disappeared. Anyway, I recommend granatelli electric cutouts. they are one-touch, meaning you don't have to hold the button down and risk bending...
Forum: V6
09-10-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

Thanks Hellhound. I can't wait for it to cool down outside so I can drive it. AC will be a project for another day. the system was designed to keep AC.
Forum: V6
09-09-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,667
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 3.1 "chugging" from 1500 to 2500rpm

when you're pushing it to the floor to make it stop chugging , is this going down the road, as in under load?
Forum: V6
09-09-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Anyone run across this?

I've heard that MAFs HAVE to be AC Delco to run properly. Other brands, though expensive and brand new will not work I hear.
Forum: Exhaust
09-09-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,083
Posted By Sierra6

Re: HO manifolds vs Shorty Headers

I had header leaks until I found Remflex gaskets. they work great.
Forum: V6
09-09-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

Thanks for the tip RBob, I know my tuner is a fan of NKGs. I'll see if he wants to run that model.
Forum: V6
09-09-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

Thank you. Unfortunately I can't take credit for the tuning. It's being tuned by Swaim Performance Solutions in Eva Al with MSII. I would like to learn some day though.
Forum: V6
09-09-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

once we have final numbers i'll upload the dyno chart. I haven't been able to be there for the tuning yet.
Forum: V6
09-09-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,007
Posted By Sierra6

Turbo Iron 3.4 is Alive- w dyno #s

My car is running with the turbo now. (See my build thread for all the details and pics of my setup.) Right now it's still running the stock plug gaps and it won't rev past 4800 rpm. The BOV was...
Forum: V6
08-16-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,826
Posted By Sierra6

Re: New supercharged 3.4l 3100 hybrid build

I can't help with the technical questions, but what kind of supercharger?
Forum: V6
08-14-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,716
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 302 to 730 ecu

yes please do. put turbo in the headline so i'll find it this time lol.
Forum: V6
08-14-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,534
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Sierra6's Official Turbo Iron 3.4 Thread

if you're asking me, not yet. it's been so hot here that I think i'll wait a few weeks to get back at it. I don't want to send it to my tuner for him to datalog it with no AC.
Forum: V6
08-13-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,716
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 302 to 730 ecu

i searched your threads and I don't see a thread about a turbo build. I wanna see pics.
Forum: V6
08-12-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,716
Posted By Sierra6

Re: 302 to 730 ecu

"only at five psi still"

you got a boosted v6?
Forum: Exhaust
08-07-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,726
Posted By Sierra6

Re: Best Basic thing for a good nice basic low rumble?

flowmaster 44 is the deepest I've heard.
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