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Forum: Body
07-06-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,308
Posted By firebird904

Re: Wet sanding Orange peel in epoxy primer

Its user error on my behalf with the gun settings I think. I started messing with the fan control and fluid needle while spraying the door and it was better. I finally located a good front clip so...
Forum: Body
06-30-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,308
Posted By firebird904

Re: Wet sanding Orange peel in epoxy primer

I was originally planning on painting directly over the epoxy but I am probably going to get a gallon of some filler primer before I paint. Thankfully the body is pretty straight and only had minor...
Forum: Body
06-27-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,308
Posted By firebird904

Wet sanding Orange peel in epoxy primer

This is my first paint job. I started wet sanding some Orange peel and in some areas it sanded out completely but in others it feels/looks smooth but you can still see It in the surface. It does go...
Forum: V6
05-24-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,480
Posted By firebird904

Re: Planned Tear-Down and Rebuild on 2.8L LC1

If you ran it low on oil, there is a good chance that the bearings throughout the engine got worn down as well as the cylinder walls. These engines can be rebuilt if your on a budget but you really...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-19-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 284
Posted By firebird904

ISO drivers side door and front bumper cover

I'm restoring my 88 Camaro and found some unwanted surprises when I got down to bare metal and I am in desperate need of a driver's side door that is in good shape preferably with manual window. Also...
Forum: V6
05-18-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
Posted By firebird904

Re: fix my stuttering car.

I would check the MAF sensor, my car would throw all kinds of codes even with sensors purchased new from advance auto parts. Ended up finding a NOS MAF on Ebay and she's been purring for about 3...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-01-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,940
Posted By firebird904

Re: 1991 B4C 5.7 3.23 PBR part whole car

I'm looking for a passenger side fender for my 88, it seems like all the parts yards out here have all good drivers fenders but damaged passenger ones :lol:


Thanks
Forum: V6
03-22-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,171
Posted By firebird904

update

Well life has certainly made it nearly impossible to work on my 88 but I'm back at it again, slowly but surely. I had a small accident fooling around in the car and lost control and hit a ditch...
Forum: V6
03-22-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,142
Posted By firebird904

Re: 91 3.1 5 speed camaro cant be fixed

I had a problem similar to yours on my old 2.8 fiero and my balancer had slipped making it impossible to time right. Also make sure it's 10* on the compression stroke and not exhaust stroke.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By firebird904

Re: Cracked weld on sub frame control arm mount

I just got back from the parts yard, pulled a k member out of a nice purple 92 that had no engine 60 bucks. This weekend I'll be installing it....pretty excited haha
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By firebird904

Cracked weld on sub frame control arm mount

I hit ditch which had cement in it going about 30 mph and my passenger wheel sits back about an inch or two too far. I've replaced the control arm with no luck and spindle appears fine. There is a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-24-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,550
Posted By firebird904

Re: Project Part out, suspension BMRaarms, UMI RRKmem, KYB Struts

Would you sell the passenger side spindle by itself? If so how much shipped to 32246?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-08-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 264
Posted By firebird904

WTB stock k member in good Condition preferably around jax fl

Or if anyone knows where to get one around my area reasonably priced please let me know. I hit a curb which bent the mounting points and separated the welds pretty good. Thanks
Forum: V6
10-19-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By firebird904

Re: any quality new 2.8 maf sensors out there?

Just look around Ebay for a NOS sensor. I went through 4 of the auto parts store crap sensors they sell till I found one on ebay. It was for a firebird but I just cut off the elbow for the air filter...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
10-19-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By firebird904

WTB 86-88 v6 roller/not running

looking for a good body to put my drive train into. I had a little accident in my 88 and hit a ditch and well...needless to say the sub frame is toast :(.....right after I purchased paint and...
Forum: V6
07-29-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,407
Posted By firebird904

Re: Been running on 5 cylinders for about 3000 miles

Well I got the compression numbers on the volvo :lmao: 165 psi on all but 1 and 2 which were at 170 so I'm guessing the rings aren't fried and it's valve guides maybe :hmmm: I have an extra set of...
Forum: V6
07-18-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,407
Posted By firebird904

Re: Been running on 5 cylinders for about 3000 miles

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:lol: I just can believe I overlooked that and the funny thing was it was driving just fine minus the smoking that I thought was a valve guide seal. I haven't been able to get to storage to...
Forum: V6
07-17-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,407
Posted By firebird904

Re: Been running on 5 cylinders for about 3000 miles

I'll probably check that tomorrow. The car is running great and strong and I never noticed it using oil so hopefully it'll be good if not then I might just drive it as is till i find a good 3.4 low...
Forum: V6
07-17-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,407
Posted By firebird904

Been running on 5 cylinders for about 3000 miles

It's been a while since I've been on here since my third gens been treating me too well if you ask me. I just discovered after my engine rebuild I forgot to plug in one of the injectors :doh: been...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-01-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By firebird904

Re: $175 PaceSetter Headers 70-1206 2.8 3.1 V6

Still available? If so, how much shipped to 32246? Thanks
Forum: V6
04-20-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,076
Posted By firebird904

Re: Starting my v6 build

If your car has high mileage chances are most of the bushings along with your shocks/springs are probably worn quite a bit. Just doing a rebuild on the suspension would improve your handling...
Forum: V6
01-02-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,057
Posted By firebird904

Re: 3.1l Oil pressure

I'm running a mechanical oil pressure gauge and I run around 80 psi cold and once warmed up and in drive it'll drop to a little below 15 psi and around 40psi when I'm driving. I got tired of trying...
Forum: V6
10-27-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,855
Posted By firebird904

Re: 1986 2.8, backfires under light acceleration when cold.

This couldn't be more true.... I went through 3 part store MAF's trying to diagnose a backfire. Checked every single sensor on the car replaced quite a few being the car sat for so long as well. Read...
Forum: V6
09-03-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

Re: v6 redline @ WOT?

I will have to check that out. With the 252 cam 1.6 rockers would bring the lift up to 0.453/0.453. If delta grind the 252 to .480, would adding the 1.6 roller tip's decrease the low end for more...
Forum: V6
09-03-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

Re: v6 redline @ WOT?

I was looking at this cam as a possible second choice http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HRS-142006-14/ I would see if delta could grind something similar if I went this route. I like my current cam...
Forum: V6
09-03-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

Re: v6 redline @ WOT?

I went out and tried this today on my way to the gas station and I was able to control the shifts :thanks:
Forum: V6
09-03-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

Re: v6 redline @ WOT?

Ah so it's about where it needs to be then. I've been wondering if the 260 grind would be good for the driving I do. I mainly do city driving but get on the highway from time to time but I want...
Forum: Body
09-03-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,495
Posted By firebird904

Re: Goodbye Thirdgen.org, car was totaled today...

This is the truth. I live in Jacksonville and at the end of July I was on my way home when some lady blew through the stop sign as I was entering the intersection since there was no stop for me and...
Forum: V6
09-02-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

Re: v6 redline @ WOT?

Yeah I reset the TV cable more than once thinking that could be the problem.
Forum: V6
09-01-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

Re: v6 redline @ WOT?

I'm running the stock tire size right now. The only mods I've done to the car is the cam and valve springs and everything to match the cam. I'll just have to keep an eye on it.
Forum: V6
08-31-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By firebird904

v6 redline @ WOT?

Me and my buddy were out playing around in our vehicles and we decided to race his lifted 04 frontier against my camaro :lmao:. I don't usually beat on my car and noticed before it would shift it...
Forum: Interior
07-26-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,595
Posted By firebird904

Re: WHY ALL BLACK INTERIORS ???

I like the black interior because to me it feels more comfortable inside especially with my 20% tint. I enjoy driving my camaro way more with black interior than with the faded tan interior I had in...
Forum: Interior
07-26-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,662
Posted By firebird904

Re: Rit Dye the carpets?

I've searched online about this because I've been wanting to dye my tan carpets to black. From some images I've seen it looks pretty good but not sure how it would look in person.. I have all black...
Forum: Cooling
06-22-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By firebird904

Re: Getting A/C working after 15 years

I guess it would be worth a shot. I have 3 cans of 134a that I picked up last year but I still have to get the oil will probably rent a vacuum pump from Autozone and buy some pressure gauges from...
Forum: Cooling
06-22-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By firebird904

Getting A/C working after 15 years

The A/C has been out of service for the last 15 or so years on my car due to a bad wire I traced down while rebuilding my engine last year. I am ready to get it to work again but am unsure about what...
Forum: South East Region
04-19-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By firebird904

Re: Any Jacksonville Fl peeps?

I live on the southside, I drive an 88 camaro with a 3.1 swapped in. Maybe someone on here has seen it before...can't miss it all faded red paint and primer spots everywhere :o....getting her painted...
Forum: V6
01-25-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By firebird904

Re: Cold Idle Problem

I had cold idle problems for quite a while. I cleaned up the IAC valve and the throttle body with carb cleaner and there was a lot of junk in there. I noticed a slight improvement and then I replaced...
Forum: V6
01-04-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 785
Posted By firebird904

Re: New here and to 3rd gens, but not Camaros

Welcome to the board, yes it's normal for these to be on the slow side. You can find pretty much all the info needed in the stickies at the top of the v6 board. My girlfriend is also a Chevy fan but...
Forum: V6
01-02-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By firebird904

Re: V6 is on it's last legs.

If I were needing to do something quick I would go with the 3.4. I myself was planning to drop a 3.4 in my 88 but since I'm about to get my fiero on the road the camaro is probably going to go to the...
Forum: V6
01-02-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,612
Posted By firebird904

Re: alternator problem need help asap i am stumped

Like Adrenaline1 said, those tests aren't always accurate. I had one that was a POS right out of the box and they swore up and down that it was fine. If it isn't the alternator itself then you may...
Forum: V6
12-01-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By firebird904

Re: V6 engine timing

You can probably bump the timing another 2* without trouble
Forum: V6
11-21-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,861
Posted By firebird904

Re: more power out of a 85 2.8 700r4? WHAT CAN I DO?

:search: lots of info on here about the 3.4 swap..
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-18-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,758
Posted By firebird904

Re: Air shocks? YES OR NO?

When I bought my old firebird it had air shocks on them and they were terrible. The ride just wasn't comfortable and the novelty of being able to raise and lower the back end gets old fast and IMO...
Forum: V6
11-17-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,246
Posted By firebird904

Re: delta cams are that cheep for a v6?? WOW

I would send the cam back and get the delta for sure if your gonna save that much. Heck you can put that towards another upgrade :nod:
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-17-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,939
Posted By firebird904

Re: 88 camaro project! or parts 750$

I'm interested, could you send pics to 88camaro92@gmail.com ? :thanks:
Forum: V6
11-17-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,207
Posted By firebird904

Re: need say 20 hp

I noticed in your info it says you have a 3.4 with a super charger. Got any pics of that? I would be interested to see what it looks like as I was playing around with that idea for my car and was...
Forum: V6
11-17-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,246
Posted By firebird904

Re: delta cams are that cheep for a v6?? WOW

Anytime you swap out a cam with higher than stock lift you should always buy a set of springs to match and keepers/retainers. I almost went with this cam but decided to go with the melling mtc-5 cam...
Forum: V6
11-13-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By firebird904

Re: V6 engine timing

You need to make sure your checking with the right groove on the balancer. It's the widest one on the balancer. It would help if you took some white out and painted the widest groove as it's much...
Forum: V6
11-10-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 829
Posted By firebird904

Re: tranny qustion

A 700r4 built to work with a 2.8/3.1 will not work with a v8. You can use the transmission out of a 4.3 v6 because they do have the same bell housing as a v8.
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