"WarShrike" (warshrike)
12/06/2013 at 14:44 • Filed to: None
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"WarShrike" (warshrike)
12/06/2013 at 14:44 • Filed to: None | 1
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It's a little chilly out. 22°F when I took this shot. Just drove back from Physics II Final...
190e30-Now with COSWORTH
> WarShrike
12/06/2013 at 15:23 |
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That is a great plate. Also, nice car.
AM3R
> WarShrike
12/06/2013 at 15:33 |
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How do you like your v6 firebird? I've seen a few on the cheap and was looking to get into a coupe for the summertime
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WarShrike
> 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/06/2013 at 15:34 |
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Thanks, I got it as a joke because I'm always asked what is done to my LS1.
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WarShrike
> AM3R
12/06/2013 at 15:41 |
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If you can get a 2000-'02 model, you're best off. Those have all the hardware/software updates. Tubular exhaust manifolds, better steering rack design, updated heads (98 and earlier have issues with the valve guides cracking).
Biggest issue with them is the intake gaskets. The dex-cool causes the plastic gaskets to crack. There are metal problem solver gaskets out, relatively simple repair job done in a day's time. I've got 160K miles on it now, owned it for 11 years.
The suspension is the best thing to upgrade overall. Good springs/shocks and a refreshed set of bushings can really improve the car's manners.
They're not fast in stock trim. High 15's in the 1/4 mile, so you still have to plan ahead for passing, etc. etc.
They can look really nice, and when they're properly maintained will go a long way for reliability. The ones I see that are basket cases online is usually because of owner laziness and abuse.
Mine is extensively modded and has a T-56 6-speed trans as well. I'm moving to a turbocharged setup soon enough.
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AM3R
> WarShrike
12/06/2013 at 16:08 |
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Nice, thanks for all the info. Got any more pics of your car?
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WarShrike
> AM3R
12/06/2013 at 16:16 |
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Yup.
Project thread:
LINK
Pics:
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AM3R
> WarShrike
12/06/2013 at 16:19 |
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Awesome thanks! The rear looks nice and aggressive