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Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

sorry bout that, this is why i don't trust wikipedia but it must be a 305. Looks similar to my dads old caddy's 307. Problem with it is theres not much power in it at all. i got 135hp and 170lb-ft...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

i would put a manual in it but the problem is my mom needs to drive it here and there and she cant drive stick, so that kills my fun >.< but im not too worried about gas mileage, it wont be my daily...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-04-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

your right, this probably wont be my DD anyways. I'll probably get a little Jetta or something for a DailyDriver.

If i would do a L98 swap would i have to do much?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-04-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

the One thing that is keeping me from getting a V8 is the gas mileage. but i plan on using this thing on saturdays only anyways.

like i always say to people, 350's have more aftermarket parts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By Torque173

Re: is this worth it?

well ive seen the car up close. This guy lives right next door to my G/F and it doesnt look too bad. Im not worried about the motor though, i know a few people that can get me a replacement for like...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-04-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

wow... im gone one day and i get all these posts... i must be special

well im sure if a little 1.8L from a Honduh can make 400hp im sure a 2.8L from a GM can make more then that.

Not trying...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

i see what you mean:goodidea: . question is where could i get a LT1/LS1 at? donor car sure but i have no clue where to get them. got any sites i could check out? (if i would go for a V8 would i need...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By Torque173

Re: NO MILEAGE!!

well this is probably the most simplest of all but, did you check your filters? (Intake/fuel)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By Torque173

is this worth it?

Im lookin at this Firebird for sale but im not too sure if the engine is any good or not. I've never come across this problem with a 2.8 and i don't know if its too serious or not. Any suggestions?...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-30-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

do you think that the 3.4L intake and heads would work on teh 2.8 or would they be too big?

I was looking up parts for the 3.4L and.... i really didnt find anything for it. Maybe im not at...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-30-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

i don't know, i've heard some pretty negative things about the 3.4L's. Would it be the same if i would bore and stroke out a 2.8L? Oh well i'll check it out anyways (not knock it till you try it i...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By Torque173

Re: Tranns question

ya i think i'll need new mounts too. I hope i don't need much. Does anybody know if they come with a clutch kit or is that all the tranns is, a tranns?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By Torque173

Tranns question

I heard of people talking about the Richmond 6speed trannsmission so i finally took a peek at it and i see why they do talk about it. It says something about the T5 (manual F-Body right?). I assume...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-29-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

i see. i don't wanna get rid of the car (very sentimental) but i want this to be a sleeper so i don't want like to deafen people (that would be sweet though) but i don't want it to be quiet, but...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-28-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

great... now im 50/50. well i was doing "tune" ideas for the V6 about a month back, heres what i got and i was trying to keep it cheap.

stock 2.8L 135hp
2.5" Dual exhaust ...
Forum: Convertibles
11-28-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,648
Posted By Torque173

Re: I had my Z28 appraised tonight.

holy crap! im paying like $170 a month on mine. Then again im 16 so, not too surprised. i would love $40 a month though, if i got mine appraised right now it would be worth $200. They would probably...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-28-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

most likely i'll do little things to the 2.8L like exhaust and intake and a chip, should get me 160hp ish? not a V8 but should beat a few honda's. Thats one of my main reasons for doing this. Half...
Forum: History / Originality
11-28-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

not too sure, the leak is right above the pumpkin of the axle. i didnt have the car up on jacks i was just laying under it so i really couldnt tell. All i know is that there is a leak and its pretty...
Forum: Body
11-27-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting Problem

i could be a lazy bastard and just throw it in the shop, but thats not fun!
Forum: Engine Swap
11-27-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Re: Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

im hoping for ATLEAST 300hp and 350lb-ft. If i get a V8 it has to be carberated, i don't really like FI unless i have to take it.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-27-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,609
Posted By Torque173

Turbo 6 or N/A 8?

i got a 89 RS with the 2.8 and i live near a lot of Honda rice burners. Stock 135hp isnt going to really beat too many of em. I can eather tune the V6 (chip, pulleys, intake, exhaust then later on...
Forum: Body
11-27-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting Problem

how much is a can of ether? Probably grab a can, and try it on saturday. If it starts then your right, fuel. Probably a clogged filter or something.
Forum: V6
11-27-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting problem, please assist!

hmmm i see. would you recommend dropping the tank and cleaning out the old stuff? Or is that a "just in case" thing. I got plenty of time and i don't plan on driving her until winter is over so time...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

i could go with the stock lines but... im thinking steel braided, then putting like Rustrepelant over them so there not a pain anymore. I want to have this car for A LONG time but with the way things...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting problem

i had that problem but it wasnt spark, it was the fuel pump. When then pump and engine were warm and you tried to start it, the darn thing would start for 2seconds then just capoot! Got it towed and...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

ya i got a few friends around here that can do brakes but there TOTAL HONDA LOVING RICERS and they wont come near my Camaro, fags. They always cut up on American muscle and once im done with my car,...
Forum: Body
11-27-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting Problem

i see, but Also this may be a problem. After it sat for awhile due to a brake line problem my RETARDED BROTHER put weedwacker fuel (2cycle) into the gas tank(accidentally). Not much maybe 1/8 of a...
Forum: V6
11-27-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting problem, please assist!

i don't mean its the TB, i know thats fine, i just mean putting ether down it. I don't think its the fuelfilter, it was replaced about 2 years ago (was rusted shut, had to cut if off!). But it has...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

i see, but if i fix it now it wont bite me in the *** later on. I live in Pittsburgh and its pretty hilly. I heard of people lossing there brakes and slamming into stuff (usually they panic) but......
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

i'll probably try that when i see my mom next (car is at her house, bought if off of her). Should be saturday, so this means i have to drag my tools over there... oh fun. But i'll probably just check...
Forum: V6
11-27-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting problem, please assist!

i did and they seem to be ok, and the wire don't look too worn out eather. I think its a fuel issue but then again im not an expert with electronics. Saturday im gonna try ether in the TB and if it...
Forum: Body
11-27-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting Problem

ya i wasnt paying attention to where i was putting this, not too farmiliar but i reposted this under V6, might work. But back on subject, i was talking to an old teacher of mine while the car was on...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

i thought those were brake lines, so they run up on the middle of the axle and go above the drive shaft? or do they brake off to the side with the other lines?
Forum: Body
11-27-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting Problem

good idea but no, how would i go about doing this?
Forum: V6
11-27-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
Posted By Torque173

Starting problem, please assist!

Hey im kinda new here but i got a serious problem. I got a '89 Camaro RS with the 2.8 MPFI on it and for some reason now it wont start! It sat for about eight months due to a broken brake line. I...
Forum: Body
11-27-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Re: Starting Problem

ya im pretty sure every thing is hooked up, but i don't think its the spark, if it is i might not be getting enought. Its a 89 and the wires were replaced in 98 and hasnt had a PROPER tune up since...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Re: Brake lines

i may do that, but the leak was coming from above the pumpkin and i didnt really see a line above that, (wasnt really trying) is there a line that goes above the axle? or is it running off something...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Torque173

Brake lines

ontop of my starting problem i got another, BRAKE LINE SNAPPED!:mad: This happened before the starting thing but i need a question answered. Should i replace all the lines with steel braided brake...
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 656
Posted By Torque173

Re: Standard Trannies?

have you tried craigslist.com, they ususally have lots of goodies on there.
Forum: Body
11-26-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Torque173

Starting Problem

Hey im kinda new here but i got a serious problem. I got a '89 Camaro RS with the 2.8 MPFI on it and for some reason now it wont start! It sat for about eight months due to a broken brake line. I...
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