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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-23-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,463
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: 3.1L V6 Engine "stuttering" poor mileage and gas smell

Best way I can describe the problem is that it's like there are "air pockets" in my fuel line. Maybe the spark plugs are bad?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-23-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,463
Posted By flowmasterRS

3.1L V6 Engine "stuttering" poor mileage and gas smell

Those of you on EPFBA know this thread already and I've received some help but this situation has just taken me to a desperate level. Anybody that can help me with this, please do!

I love this...
Forum: North East Region
04-13-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: 87 GTA

NE Philly here
Forum: V6
03-31-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Intake Swap Question

Okay sounds good. i'll save up some cash and get back to you. If someone wants to take it off your hands in the meantime it's okay, I might be a while.
Forum: V6
03-30-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Intake Swap Question

Hm, where are you located? And how much would you charge?

Plus, I think I need the bumper with the slits in it to let the intake function properly. Either way, I'm still interested, one has to...
Forum: V6
03-29-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Intake Swap Question

Okay I just wanted to check and make sure that it would work out okay, I have yet to get my hands on one. Thanks!
Forum: V6
03-29-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By flowmasterRS

Intake Swap Question

I'm looking to swap the stock 3.1L air intake (L-shape, cylinder filter) for a V8 or old 2.8L dual snorkel intake.

I only have one question though, what do I do about the sensor that plugs into...
Forum: North East Region
03-19-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Okay can't hurt!
Forum: North East Region
03-17-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By flowmasterRS

F/S Third Gen center piece for 3pc spoiler

1982-92 Camaro 3pc. Spoiler MIDPIECE (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/1079794272.html)

$15.00
Forum: North East Region
03-17-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Went again today to the Conshohocken Shorty's, but I was there with a friend for Dodge Neon parts. The Camaros are still there barely anything on them. Someone took the dash pad out of the black one...
Forum: North East Region
03-16-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Ahhh alright...I think I might go check out Williamstown soon
Forum: North East Region
03-15-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Yeah I saw that rust spot didn't really phase me though, I just need a new hood altogether, one without chipped paint etc.

82Roc, are there any other U-Pull-Its in the area with decent third...
Forum: North East Region
03-15-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

First off, sorry for the late reply. I was away this weekend.

And yes the white firebird I talked about was in the fenced off section. I jsut went back there, nobody said anything, perhaps I got...
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Okay most importantly I need one rim, to match the 16" stock RS rims, I have one that has a major dent in it from a tire pop. OR, I'd like to buy a set of IROC/Z-28 rims, the ones that bend in, you...
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Joining now. When do you guys go? (Please say Friday afternoons)
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

I'm probably going to follow in your foot steps. I need a few small things...

in response to your offer for the dash pad, I only made not of that here because I know a lot of people look for...
Forum: Body
03-11-2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Removing hood....help?

Yup yup thanks for helping out madhatter! Much appreciated
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Yeah Maryland's a little far, I'm trying to stay within 45 mins or so of home.
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Haha 82roc, you're right around the block from me. I used to live on Claridge St. off of Cottman Ave., now 'Im at Deveraux and Frontenac. Near Carnell middle school/Tarken playground.
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Ohhh Killert you SOB, I wanted a blue hood! Haha that was you? I just took the spoiler midpiece off of that today

How'd you get the hood off? What tool did you use? I struggled with the black...
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Made note of those, thanks for the info. I'll check them out eventually. Have you been anywhere recently that had a Z-28 hood in decent cond., with or without louvers/blisters?
Forum: Body
03-11-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Removing hood....help?

Yeah I think I might, it's a shame I missed out on that hood. Can't go back til next week. I was just frustrated that I didn't have a tool to take it off with, I didn't even think of trying to take...
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Yeah I was thinking of going to the Williamstown location. Do they have any black/white Z-28/IROC hoods available, if you know offhand? And by the where, where are you in Philly? NE here Oxford...
Forum: Body
03-11-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Removing hood....help?

Yes I know where the bolts are, they look like oversized Phillips head screws, but what do I use to remove them?

As for the hang down on the hood or whatever you want to call it, the hood...
Forum: Body
03-11-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By flowmasterRS

Removing hood....help?

This sounds really dumb, but how do you remove a Camaro hood? I was at a junkyard today and wanted to pull a Black Z-28 hood but couldn't get the damn thing off....first of all, the hang downs on the...
Forum: North East Region
03-11-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Okay so I went to Shorty's U-Pull-It in Conshohoken/King of Prussia today. There's actually a decent amount of F-Bodies there. There were 6 or 7, only 3 third gens. Two Camaros and one good condition...
Forum: V6
03-11-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Oh man...priceless!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-11-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Painting Rims - Opinion wanted

Ahh I see, I was going to do something just like that, Frozer! I was thinking about doing the wheels white and the back black like those. However, those look extremely nice. I think I'm going to...
Forum: North East Region
03-10-2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,670
Posted By flowmasterRS

Gianna's U-Pull-It (Philly) thoughts?

Might go visit this place and see what I can dig up...anybody been there yet? How was it if so?
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Should I just sell my RS?

Lol @ riced 300zx.
Those are beautiful cars, what shame.

As for that intake...seems okay, but wouldn't it need a water shield or something?
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Vans suck...and dual exhaust? V8? I don't think it's physically possible to fit a V-8 into a Caravan engine bay....maybe V6? Should've smoked him d00012!
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Just did another search and found one for 100, but it's for the V-8 models...lame...only other T-5's are from Mustangs.

How much do you think a swap would be in installation fees? If you can...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Damn you're way too convincing. I want one so bad. My Automatic has overdrive too, btw. I love it!

But seriously, manual not only gives you more power to your car but it makes driving so much...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Wanttttt the T-5! Found one on Craigslist for 400, but I think installation would kill me.
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Best thing we have in local dealerships is a sweet GT-500 KR at a Ford dealership, unless you want to count a superdealership in Jersey about 20-30 mins away that carries exotics.
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Should I just sell my RS?

Yep I plan to.

I feel like we've hijacked shakenbake's thread :/ sorry!

PM to keep the conversation going. Did you need to buy a different bumper for those filter inlet "squares?" Offhand I...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Should I just sell my RS?

Ah interesting. Mine has the air intake inside an air box in the front right corner of the car. The intake tube forms a reverse L, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about, and uses a cylinder...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Should I just sell my RS?

Ahh so it's one of those double intake air boxes that have air coming in from right between the hood and top of the bumper! I've been wanting one of those....did that come with your car or did you...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Haha I didn't even include the Saleens, those things are amazing! I also love the Mach 1's. Scary fast cars.

I've only seen one Saleen around here, and it had a Stalker kit. Blacked out, rims,...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Should I just sell my RS?

I've been putting that move on hold for a while and want to do it sometime soon, could you post pictures?

What kit did you buy/where?
Forum: Body
03-10-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: what body kit is this

Exactly. But the license plate seems to contradict that :confused:
Forum: Car Audio
03-10-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,262
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Sweet deal for 20 bucks (pictures)

Thanks for the help. I don't know how serious I want to get with the sound system, it's not a big issue with me. I find tuning the engine and other exterior/performance things to be more rewarding. I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By flowmasterRS

Painting Rims - Opinion wanted

I'm painting my rims soon. Going to use DupliColor rim paint, primer, prep wipes all that stuff.

Thing is, I don't know whether to go with black or white for my rims. I have stock RS rims 16"...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,277
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Smoked Taillights?

Hawk's thirdgen = overpriced and a half.

I have the blackout covers for my lights. But they're for the Camaro, not the firebird. I don't know if they make covers for 3rd gen Firebird? Not sure....
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Yeah that's possible but I have no idea...it doesn't make sense on paper why I beat him, hell it doesn't make sense in general! This kid's an ego freak and all about Import vs. Muscle superiority, no...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Should I just sell my RS?

Definitely agree! What did you do for the +5? Intake?
Forum: Body
03-10-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: what body kit is this

I like it because that bumper really stands out, and it's a sweet drift look. Say what you want about looking Jap, rice, etc., I don't think it's all that bad compared to some other cars. Do a...
Forum: Car Audio
03-10-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,262
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Sweet deal for 20 bucks (pictures)

Yeah I think I'm just going to remove the box in general, I can't secure it (as someone said the gas tank is right underneath, I found out yesterday) and I definitely don't want to fry the headunit...
Forum: V6
03-10-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,273
Posted By flowmasterRS

Re: Is your V6 hauling *** too?

Haha completely agree! I mean I respect Mustangs and everything, but they're just allll overrr. My dad had an '89 GT 5spd and that's where my love for them grew. But as I grew older I liked Camaros a...
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