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Forum: V6
01-08-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 17,227
Posted By Christerray

Oof

Did the project die? Hope not.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-24-2003, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By Christerray

Paintjobs

I'm living in the 07830 area in New Jersey (Hunterdon County). Anyone know of a good place to get a decent paintjob around this area?
Forum: V6
12-19-2003, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By Christerray

Shifting Issues

Alright, when I'm driving my camaro on the highway, and I give it WOT, it seems to just keep revving all the way to redline, without switching into a higher gear. I also might not have all my vacuum...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-01-2003, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By Christerray

How do you burn chips?

I would go searching right now for the right post, but i'm merely moments away from going to the next period. So, i'll ask here. How do you go about burning your own chips? Can you do it with stock...
Forum: V6
11-15-2003, 06:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,172
Posted By Christerray

Right on. My first car (and current project,...

Right on. My first car (and current project, since it's my ONLY car) was an 86 2.8l. Got mine for 850.00, with minor cosmetic problems. Mostly interior (need new headliner and seats) and a big dent...
Forum: V6
11-15-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By Christerray

I'm more or less confused about it being a Z28. I...

I'm more or less confused about it being a Z28. I didn't think V6 camaro's came in Z28's, so I thought it was configured differently than the SC. Yes no?
Forum: V6
11-15-2003, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By Christerray

Stats needed on this engine

If anyone can help...this is the VIN number. What tech data are we looking at?

Made in: United States
Manufacturer: General Motors
Make: Chevrolet
Carline Code: F-Body
Carline Series: Sport...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Christerray

http://www.showauto.com/viewfull.asp?ID=759948

http://www.showauto.com/viewfull.asp?ID=759948
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2003, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Christerray

Oh yeah, and when we tried to jump the camaro,...

Oh yeah, and when we tried to jump the camaro, our jumpers started to smoke. Nice, huh?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2003, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Christerray

Firebird questions

Alright, yeah, my V6 Camaro bit the dust. We got the whole thing put together. Started it up, still problems with transmission (wouldn't go above 10 mph downhill), so we parked it in the driveway and...
Forum: V6
10-13-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By Christerray

try both, find which one works.

try both, find which one works.
Forum: V6
10-12-2003, 09:38 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 17,227
Posted By Christerray

No more 2.8 kit? :(

No more 2.8 kit? :(
Forum: V6
10-09-2003, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By Christerray

er...What do MAP sensors do?

er...What do MAP sensors do?
Forum: V6
10-08-2003, 08:48 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 17,227
Posted By Christerray

Any ideas on price yet?

Any ideas on price yet?
Forum: V6
10-08-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 17,227
Posted By Christerray

The suspense...is KILLING me. Think this...

The suspense...is KILLING me.


Think this thing will go on a stock 2.8L? :3
Forum: V6
10-08-2003, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

ATF leak, ATF leak, ackkkkkkkkthbppbtmkow;bmk ...

ATF leak, ATF leak, ackkkkkkkkthbppbtmkow;bmk

Put the wrong gasket on. Gotta take the intake manifold off again :D :doh:
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

I figured as such. My brother keeps pushing me to...

I figured as such. My brother keeps pushing me to do the CAI, so i'm definitly going to do that.

Yeah, what have you done to your car to get it that fast? And what's the HP?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

No, Nitrous bad. Thanks a LOT Lee. I am...

No, Nitrous bad.


Thanks a LOT Lee. I am definitly going to use your list. Now I'm not sad anymore, I can probably race riceboys in their CRX's now.
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

Damn, seriously? Over 200 horsepower out of a 2.8...

Damn, seriously? Over 200 horsepower out of a 2.8 berlinetta?


Wait, minus the Nitrous. I'm prolly not going to do that.
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 10:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,961
Posted By Christerray

Best thing to grace the world? I dunno, muffins...

Best thing to grace the world? I dunno, muffins ARE pretty tasty.
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By Christerray

Selling the whole car, or just the engine?

Selling the whole car, or just the engine?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

Lee, with all your ideas combined, how much...

Lee, with all your ideas combined, how much horsepower are we talking?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

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I know, i'm going to do all that stuff. But when I get about 200 dollars a week from my job, it couldn't hurt the car to throw that stuff in.

I am really interested in the fuel pressure increase....
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Christerray

Cars Running

Alright, yes, the car is finally moving. I drove it for the first time since the begining of summer before we began working on it. A little weird on the speed, problem was ATF. Need to get some more....
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 06:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

Will I need bigger injectors?

Will I need bigger injectors?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 06:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

And if I were to just increase the fuel pressure,...

And if I were to just increase the fuel pressure, that would net me 40+ horsepower? Is this dangerous for my engine?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 05:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

Got all that, but how do I increase the fuel...

Got all that, but how do I increase the fuel pressure?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 01:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

Lol, blah. No, it's berlinetta. Same thing ;) ...

Lol, blah. No, it's berlinetta. Same thing ;)

Alright, yeah, I should sleep too.


Thanks for the help, Nixon.
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 01:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

The old chain had a quite a bit of play in it,...

The old chain had a quite a bit of play in it, that when I idled it would idle at 5000rpm to 20000rpm.

Now, with the new one in place, flatline 10000rpm
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 12:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

I think this shall be my course of action. ...

I think this shall be my course of action.

hypertech chip, polish headers, full cat back exhust, cold air intake, standard plugs, newer wires, msd ignition, port and polish, K&N air filter, a...
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 12:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

Plus, the "juice" runs out fast. It's usually...

Plus, the "juice" runs out fast. It's usually only good for one street race, right?



Oh, and which list were you talking about? The first one, or the one he told me about?
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 12:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

i'm scared of nitros...

i'm scared of nitros...
Forum: V6
10-07-2003, 12:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

What would I have to do, Dr.Dave? I can save...

What would I have to do, Dr.Dave?

I can save it for a project down the road if I don't feel like going for a 305.
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By Christerray

I use Sealed Power.

I use Sealed Power.
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

Even with polishing the headers, and doing that...

Even with polishing the headers, and doing that work, I can't get to 200 hp? Doohhhhh...
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 11:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

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I'm probably pissing people off by asking all these questions, but i'm new to the whole performance upgrades and such. Grew up around trucks and offroading at Paragon.

But, I was talking to a...
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,555
Posted By Christerray

Horsepower Increases

Just wondering, but do you know the horsepower increases individually for the following?

K&N Air Filter

Cold Air Intake

Polished Heads/New Exhaust

New Sparkplugs and wires
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Christerray

Yeah, mine isn't taking a charge. When I took it...

Yeah, mine isn't taking a charge. When I took it out, looked like there was rust all over the metal. And it was flaking off. Can't be good :doh:
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 09:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

Oh, and good news. My car is now running. Kinda. ...

Oh, and good news. My car is now running. Kinda.

I think we grounded out the Alternator when taking the engine apart. The car isn't holding a charge, but that may be cause we dont' let it run long...
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

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Yessir, dual snorkle. What can I do to get up that far?


I'm looking at a lot of stuff, and I can prolly pick up a 305 for about 500. TBI, though. Hmm.

That's for down the road, though....
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 08:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

ooh

Someone told me that it's possible to reach about 200 horsepower with the 2.8. Is this true?
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 11:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

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Anything else I can do?
Forum: V6
10-06-2003, 12:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

also

Do any of you know if a combination of the SpiralMax, Tornado Fuel Saver, and K&N Air Filters work together with the 2.8l?
Forum: V6
10-05-2003, 11:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

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Thanks man. Any other ideas from other members welcome, i'm open to everything.


I would have loved to bore the engine out to a 3.1 or 3.4, but I just didn't have the space and tools at the time....
Forum: V6
10-05-2003, 10:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,070
Posted By Christerray

2.8 modifications?

First time poster for the site. Hey guys.


I recently came across a cheap 1986 Camaro - Berlinetta. $850. A few exterior and interior problems, but it was still good. My first car, you see, since...
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