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Forum: Exhaust
11-22-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: limited exhaust means loss in power?

Uh, mthat has more to do with yours being an automatic. As weak as the 2.8s are the gear ratio for first gear makes it extremely easy to spin a tire (Open Diff) in all conditions.

Of course, mine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Whining noises

It's possible you're low on power steering fluid, in which case it'll be especially noisy when turning the wheel. If not then try to hear if it's coming directly from the alternator; if that's the...
Forum: Exhaust
07-29-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,195
Posted By GeneralLC

re: side pipes illegal or not?

Here are some laws for Pennsylvania.


175.75. Exhaust systems

(a) Condition of exhaust system. All components of the exhaust system shall be in safe operating condition as described in § ...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-25-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: What is my camaro?

It's more the likely the base model. Not an LT or Berlinetta. My base model has the same front license plate mount.
Forum: Interior
07-19-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,204
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Bare Bones Interior??

You sure about that? According to http://100dollarman.com/ammocans.html they only weigh 5.5lbs.

Whatever the case, I love this idea and I've wanted to do this for a while but I've never got around...
Forum: Body
07-17-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,124
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Who else hates their hardtop

I'd have to disagree with you. Though I admit it doesn't get too hot here compared to some parts of the USA, the sun doesn't bother me at all with the tops off unless I'm sitting in a parking lot for...
Forum: Exhaust
06-28-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,570
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: side pipe pics

I can't believe the elitist, closed-minded, ignorant mentality of some people in this thread. Such as yourself.
Forum: Interior
06-26-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,684
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Front and rear seat removal tutorial

Actually, I did have a heck of a time figuring out how the tops fit in the bag and I still don't know exactly how the bag is supposed to be strapped down. :lmao:
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-25-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 17,297
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: what brand of oil do you use?

I find it interesting that some of you are using 5W-30 considering the Haynes manual only recommends it for -30C (-20F) to 17C (60F) temperatures.

At the moment I'm using 10W-30 Castrol "High...
Forum: Exhaust
06-11-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,570
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: side pipe pics

:blah:

Honestly, I think it's badass. It's not trying to live up to everyones expectation of a clean car. It's the Third Gen equivalent of this 240SX.
...
Forum: Exhaust
04-10-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,925
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: How to make a camaro sound like a muscle car

You want a glasspack. It sounds like that's what the Chevelle in the video has.

Here are two examples of a 305 with a glasspack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUKg1FzZHk
...
Forum: Interior
04-07-2010, 03:10 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 20,504
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

1. Smoking anything is not allowed in the car or near it if the windows are down (I can't handle the smell.)
2. Drinks must have a lid and you must hold onto them at all times. You may eat food if...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-24-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,510
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Just lost to a Chevy Aveo.

What kind of dumbass calls someones car a gas guzzler and then races from a stop light? :doh:
Forum: Canadian Region
03-18-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,646
Posted By GeneralLC

Canada has the right to destroy any performance modified car

Read the full articles, they have a lot more to say.

First Article (http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4824-Tampa-Sports-Car-Examiner%7Ey2010m3d16-Illegal-street-racing-rehab)



Second...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,841
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Saved From The Wrecking yard

The F-Bomb thing is from the F-Bomb Camaro made by Hotrod.com. Fast and Furious happened to make some replicas of it to use in the movie so the movie is not where it came from.
Forum: Body
03-14-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,124
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Who else hates their hardtop

I have to say I love having t-tops. Sure they creak (Though I'm sure some WD-40 could fix that because it's coming from where the t-top "bolts" onto the car.) and they leak but they're awesome to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-06-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 966
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: What tranny's are direct bolt on?

Except in an automatic not all the power is getting to the wheels. There is always some slipping with an automatic.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-03-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,363
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: My 88 Camaro Iroc Z

You live in the lower mainland? I saw that car in Abbotsford with a For Sale sign on it around the time I bought my Camaro. I used to live almost right by it, It's actually on Google Street view at...
Forum: Canadian Region
02-18-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,336
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Where the hell have cheap 3rd gen v8s gone?

Wait until the summer. I saw a lot of great deals (Including my Camaro) last summer.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,715
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: How not to drive a 3rd Gen!! Crazy pics

Make sure the next car he gets is the rustiest VW Beetle ever. That'll take care of him.
Forum: Members Camaros
02-15-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 183,327
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

There is also a blue one during the chase where they captured the criminal in between being in the town and entering the cave. It's only on screen for a second though and has someone sitting on the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-14-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,044
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Anti-fun weather

No snow here in Canada BC (Vancouver Island). We did have about three inches or so in November but that melted in a few days, didn't even last a week and it hasn't snowed since. It surprisingly...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
02-13-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Very disappointed with my fellow Vancouverites

I on the other hand feel the total opposite. I'm disappointed that we had to spend so much money on some stupid games which are so unpopular that the Olympics is really the only time they are played...
Forum: Cooling
02-04-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: it goes bye bye

Rarely. In my area it's extremely moist and almost every vehicle has white smoke out the exhaust for a bit after starting.

White smoke out the exhaust when it's dry after running for a while...
Forum: Body
01-27-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,728
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: cutting a hole in my hood for breater clearance? your thoughts?

Just wait till you get a cowl or don't get a cowl at all. If you cut a hole in your current hood it won't be worth anything and I'd imagine you would want to sell your current hood if you got a new...
Forum: Canadian Region
01-23-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,579
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Insurance rates discussion

What the heck? Ontario doesn't have a single government controlled car insurance company? I guess I always assumed every province had their own like BC.


Around $260 for four months. Unsure of...
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,267
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: whats the loudest exhaust for a firebird?

Tell that to the guy who owns that car. I've seen him here before.
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,267
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: whats the loudest exhaust for a firebird?

Even with a cam and headers? Sounds awesome if you ask me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyI414NxpYo
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyI414NxpYo)
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,267
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: whats the loudest exhaust for a firebird?

Your opinion is better when it isn't heard. :rolleyes:
Forum: Brakes
01-12-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,855
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: usa vs canada built Camaro. Parking brake cable

One obvious thing is that Canadian cars have speedometers which have the bigger white numbers in KPH compared to American ones which have it in MPH.

Canadian cars will also have an extra digit in...
Forum: V6
01-06-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,084
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Remove Smog pump

I've seen someone remove the power steering just to save some power. When your young and don't have any money you'll do stupid things to try to get more power.
Forum: Exhaust
01-02-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Broken Muffler

Just be aware that if any police see you without a muffler you'll likely get a ticket.
Forum: Exhaust
01-01-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Question on Emmission Regulations

It's illegal to run a vehicle that came with a catalytic converter without one.

However apparently only cars from 1996 and newer require emissions testing over there but a catalytic converter is...
Forum: Exhaust
01-01-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,265
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: FLAME THROWERS. comments/suggestions

An F430 at WOT will shoot constant flames out the tail pipe naturally. That's pretty freaking awesome.
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 183,327
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

In The Matrix during the program with the lady in the red dress when Neo looks to his left to see a police officer writing a ticket the officer has one of his feet on the bumper of a third gen.
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,215
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Back in the 3rd gen family

Not according to the owner it isn't. Not unless they make 350 V6s. :lol:
Forum: V6
12-27-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Installing tachometer

Okay, I followed the plug wire to the ignition coil and I see what you're talking about and there are four other wires coming out of it but they are surrounded by electrical tape at the base...
Forum: V6
12-26-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By GeneralLC

Installing tachometer

I recently got a tach as like with many V6s, it didn't come with one.

However I'm having a real pain installing it. I should be able to figure out which fuses it connects to but I cannot find...
Forum: Exhaust
12-24-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 903
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: I need Exhaust Advice.

Nope. Read the sticky about backpressure. (Called "More than you ever wanted to know about BACKPRESSURE...")
Forum: Exhaust
12-24-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 903
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: I need Exhaust Advice.

From a performance standpoint backpressure is always bad. No such thing as a lack of backpressure making you lose torque. Read up a little and stop spreading myths, okay?
Forum: Interior
12-19-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: gas gauge

It should stay relatively still and give an accurate reading when idle. I know mine jumps all over the place (From empty to full quickly) unless cruising at one speed and on a smooth road or idling...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,911
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: How rare is your car? Maybe this will answer the ??

Very useful site. It had all the RPO codes for my car.

Oddly enough I noticed that my Camaro apparently has a tilt steering wheel, but I never noticed. It also apparently has a power antenna but...
Forum: Exhaust
12-11-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,390
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: ON demand quiet exhaust idea...

I'd just quiet down your stock exhaust then have a cut-out which goes to flowmaster. However I'm not exactly sure how you would fit a second full-size muffler under our cars, space is extremely...
Forum: V6
12-09-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: 2.8 Exhaust

Check out this thread. Most people here have posted sound clips and what exhaust they have with their 2.8 or 3.1 over there. Personally I'd go with a flowmaster 80 series and gut the cat (If you...
Forum: Body
12-08-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,477
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: 87 Camaro Spoiler

As far as I know there is only the regular lip spoiler, Low-rise spoiler (Extremely uncommon) and the high-rise spoiler from later.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-07-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,211
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Firebird split window look!

Maybe if it looked like it was two windows like a split window Corvette Stingray I'd like it more but just as a stripe....No.
Forum: V6
12-01-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Vaccum theory

I'm sorry to say it but chances are you messed up your MAF. I'd replace it and see if that makes a difference.
Forum: Exhaust
12-01-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,961
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: quiet/flowing... is that an option?

Maybe cut out a length of pipe and put in the longest glasspack you can find? That'll quite it down quite a bit and it shouldn't create much more back pressure.

Is that car a 3.1 as well and what...
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,663
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: ride height

At the very least take off the front lip until you can raise it to not hit.
Forum: Body
11-25-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,331
Posted By GeneralLC

Re: Who has original paint on their car?

Well, it's not that bad.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Legendarycat/Cars/PIC_0210.jpg

Sides are perfectly fine but the front and back bumper along with all the hood, roof (Not that...
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