FullThrottleV6.com - 5th Gen V6 Camaro, Firebird, Grand Prix, Regal, Grand Am and Mustang Tech Forums - F-Body General Tech http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/ F-Body Platform: Bolt-Ons, Maintenance, Etc. en Fri, 18 May 2012 00:09:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png FullThrottleV6.com - 5th Gen V6 Camaro, Firebird, Grand Prix, Regal, Grand Am and Mustang Tech Forums - F-Body General Tech http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/ Headers and Cat Questions http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69409-Headers-and-Cat-Questions&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 22:16:04 GMT Hi guys,

So I'm finally out of school and starting to make some money and I'm looking to upgrade my '98 firebird a bit more. So far I've done a custom CAI and had a dual cat-back exhaust put on. Not exactly sure what brand it is, as I had it done for about $200 at a small shop, it sounds a lot like the magnaflows I've heard and was definitely well done. I'm looking at adding some short-tube Pacesetters (coated/uncoated?) and I was wondering if it would be worth it to throw on a high-flow cat while I'm on it, if you guys have any suggestions.

I don't have access to a lift so I was also wondering how hard it would be to install myself from underneath. I was considering having it all done at a shop since I believe the y-pipe, and possibly the cat, would need to be welded, correct?

Any advice, tips, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you ]]> F-Body General Tech max223 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69409-Headers-and-Cat-Questions Ignition relay fuse keeps blowing http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69397-Ignition-relay-fuse-keeps-blowing&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 19:04:41 GMT My 01 camaro keeps blowing the ignition relay fuse. Does anybody have any idea on why it keeps doing this? My 01 camaro keeps blowing the ignition relay fuse. Does anybody have any idea on why it keeps doing this? ]]> F-Body General Tech Lee0123567 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69397-Ignition-relay-fuse-keeps-blowing AC Lines http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69390-AC-Lines&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 20:58:34 GMT Ok, found the leak, WOOO! now are V6 and V8 lines the same?? I know the compressor line and stuff will be different but everywhere I look the one... Ok, found the leak, WOOO! now are V6 and V8 lines the same??
I know the compressor line and stuff will be different but everywhere I look the one going form the condenser to the evap core says the are the same?

no one in town has a ls1 but they all got 3.8s ]]> F-Body General Tech White94Bird http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69390-AC-Lines DRL problem http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69354-DRL-problem&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 06:30:18 GMT Occasionally my passenger side DRL doesn't light up, but the parking lights and turn signals work, where should I start looking?
99 firebird ]]> F-Body General Tech Daniel644 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69354-DRL-problem Suspension Help http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69286-Suspension-Help&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:47:47 GMT Ok, I've got 2 issues, probably the same cause, one is a noticeable vibration in the front suspension when at speeds around 55-65 MPH it less noticable once I hit 70 but its still there and the other when I was on the highway today I noticed when the driver front hit a bump in the road it felt similar to having a flat tire. in the 6 weeks I have owned this car I have had the tires balanced and rotated to try to eliminate this vibration, but its still there what should I crawl under there to check over the weekend?

Also looking at pictures of other firebirds my front end looks like its sagging lower then others with stock suspension.

Specs are all stock suspension with stock wheels and the standard size tires that belong on them, 99 firebird possible warped rotor or ABS issue on front driverside wheel (I get heavy pulsation in the pedal when braking and seams to be coming from that corner) ]]> F-Body General Tech Daniel644 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69286-Suspension-Help Lower Intake Manifold Removal Question http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69269-Lower-Intake-Manifold-Removal-Question&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:50:23 GMT Greetings V6'ers, I'm performing the Intake Manifold Gasket maneuver and I've got everything off except the lower intake manifold. Sure enough, I've got coolant in all the wrong places so I think I'm on the right track. I've got 10 bolts out so far but believe there are 12. I've searched the other threads and found "trouble pulling the LIM" pulls up the same issue and gives a handy diagram. There is, however, a discrepancy. The fellow says that there was a bolt not on the diagram. Is this true. Are there 12 or 13 bolts. Prying the aluminum intake while bolts are still in place seems like a BAD idea!! ]]> F-Body General Tech Rayzor442 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69269-Lower-Intake-Manifold-Removal-Question Squeaky Squeaky Squeaky Squeak http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69244-Squeaky-Squeaky-Squeaky-Squeak&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:49:40 GMT Out of nowhere it seems my passenger side is squeaking......its driving me nuts.....i thought at first bad shock.....nope....because it will do it at... Out of nowhere it seems my passenger side is squeaking......its driving me nuts.....i thought at first bad shock.....nope....because it will do it at a complete stop but is worse while driving....an only will do it with the car on??!?!? You can get in it with engine off and hear nothing....start it up and little squeaks are heard.....it almost sounds like its coming from the glove box!!!! any ideas?????:dammit::dammit:


NOT A BELT SQUEAK ]]> F-Body General Tech SanduskySerpents http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69244-Squeaky-Squeaky-Squeaky-Squeak wiring diagrams needed 94 model 3.4 manual http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69234-wiring-diagrams-needed-94-model-3.4-manual&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:49:46 GMT anybody ? point me in a good known source for pin outs for ecm to inside body specifically grn/wht and gray wires. rat tore up my car this harness... anybody ? point me in a good known source for pin outs for ecm to inside body specifically grn/wht and gray wires. rat tore up my car this harness goes through the firewall about 23 wires 4 are grn/wht and 4 are gray, would have been nice if all would have been diff colors! ]]> F-Body General Tech camstang http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69234-wiring-diagrams-needed-94-model-3.4-manual Alternator help http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69228-Alternator-help&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:30:04 GMT OK, so like most of you I have the 3800 series II, in my 99 firebird, I also have a massive sound system, but even with that OFF whenever I hit the... OK, so like most of you I have the 3800 series II, in my 99 firebird, I also have a massive sound system, but even with that OFF whenever I hit the brakes while under 1k rpm my headlights dim, I also get some fluctuations in the voltage at idle, i'm willing to bet the issue is a weak old alternator, but years ago when I had my tahoe it had the 105 amp and I was on my 3rd one of those when I sold it so I want to do this car good, what are my options for upgrading to a larger alternator all I can find so far is a 150 amp from powermaster, are they any good? Or is there a bracket out there somewhere that will let me use something other then the CS130D case design?

I have already done my "big 3" actually I did 4 cables, I used 1/0 gauge (red wire in the photo) for the lines from negative battery to chassis, negative battery to engine block (kept existing cable too) and positive battery to alternator, and used the blue wire to "double up" the positive battery to accessory post at the fuses.
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]]> F-Body General Tech Daniel644 http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69228-Alternator-help AC Recharge http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69222-AC-Recharge&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:56:00 GMT I got a LS1 but this is kinda general, so here it goes. My cars AC is suckish to be nice about it. I can turn it on and the compressor comes on,... I got a LS1 but this is kinda general, so here it goes.

My cars AC is suckish to be nice about it. I can turn it on and the compressor comes on, and the air doesn't get much cooler it barely gets cool at all.

Just needs a recharge? Or what? It has a leak somewhere I know so I need to find it too. ]]> F-Body General Tech White94Bird http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?69222-AC-Recharge