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08-09-2011, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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help
whats up. while driving my 95 firebird the other day down the highway my tachometer was at about 4000 & i was going about 70 and it shot back down to 1 and my car wouldnt pick up speed and faster and the temp gauge started to go up. i turned my car off for a couple hours and drove it threw town and all is normal. yet everytime i go on the highway it seems to happen again.. anyone help?
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08-09-2011, 05:19 PM
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stay off the highway!
you'll be good
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08-09-2011, 05:35 PM
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Any CEL?
What shot down to '1'? Gear or no RPM?
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08-11-2011, 02:03 PM
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rpm
rpm shot down
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08-11-2011, 02:39 PM
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Have you looked at the coolant?
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08-11-2011, 07:06 PM
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If auto, check the trans fluid.
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08-13-2011, 07:20 AM
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i am assuming this is an LT1
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08-13-2011, 12:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greenformula92
i am assuming this is an LT1
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Nope. Its a v6 3.4
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08-13-2011, 02:57 PM
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alright ill go check the coolant and trans fluid. and yea, its a 3.4 v6
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08-13-2011, 07:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheV6Guy
Nope. Its a v6 3.4
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There's your problem right there 
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08-13-2011, 07:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baddest434
stay off the highway!
you'll be good
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thats exactly what i thought when i read this haha
i would definitely check the trans fluid, its sounds like something is whacky with the trans, how many miles are on the car? has this happened before?
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08-14-2011, 01:57 AM
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Stallion, very very soon matter of fact in about 5 weeks im pulling my lt1 out of my 97 Z and possibly putting it up for sale (thats a big possibly...i'm really leaning on doing 383 kit to it, with some afr heads and lt4 hot cam) but if you are thinking of going to a v8 keep me in mind and i'll let you know what i'm doing with it.
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08-14-2011, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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lt1 8u this hasnt happened before, and theres roughly 102, xxx.
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08-14-2011, 03:33 PM
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and i know, my cars only a v6 thats why im trying to save up for a ws6 or a firehawk.
but i'm deffinitaly interested in the lt1 swap. so bigz28man let me know what is going on. ive talked to a couple of mechanics and they said it was cost a **** load because i wouldnt be able to it all myself. but deff keep in touch and let me know whats going on. thanks guys.
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08-14-2011, 10:05 PM
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Stallion, I will definitely keep you posted....between this new motor going in the car, the 12 bolt rear that still needs to be purchased, repainting the entire car, and a Z06 big brake kit.... my 20K budget is depleting quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So selling that motor may be the Vortec supercharger that is out of my budget for now.
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08-14-2011, 10:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Italian Stallion
and i know, my cars only a v6 thats why im trying to save up for a ws6 or a firehawk.
but i'm deffinitaly interested in the lt1 swap. so bigz28man let me know what is going on. ive talked to a couple of mechanics and they said it was cost a **** load because i wouldnt be able to it all myself. but deff keep in touch and let me know whats going on. thanks guys.
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forget the swap, save your money. you'll be way ahead of the game
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08-14-2011, 11:37 PM
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bonzo, thats what my mechanic said but i really cant find any ws6 or firehawks in my range yet..oh well i guess, im only 18. i have the rest of my life to save for one.
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08-15-2011, 12:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Italian Stallion
bonzo, thats what my mechanic said but i really cant find any ws6 or firehawks in my range yet..oh well i guess, im only 18. i have the rest of my life to save for one.
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I spoke to you on the phone last week. Contact NJBadSS, his brother is selling a 1997 Trans Am/6 speed.
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08-15-2011, 12:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Italian Stallion
bonzo, thats what my mechanic said but i really cant find any ws6 or firehawks in my range yet..oh well i guess, im only 18. i have the rest of my life to save for one.
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keep saving your money so you can at least buy an LS1 car. they are getting cheaper by the day. until then enjoy the one you have.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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08-15-2011, 12:23 AM
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i agree with bonzo on this one. just give it time and save your money and buy a nice ls1. even a basic ls1 trans am would do the job. trust me. you'll find one. lol
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08-15-2011, 12:36 AM
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Whats your price range? now a.days ls1 cars are becoming very affordable. I picked a beautiful 98 z28 up with 120k leather interior exhaust and.all for 1800. i recently sold a 99 red ws6 for 4500. is your budget like 2000? if not there are ls1 cars all over in the 4000 range. As stated above my brother has a 97 6 speed lt1 has entire new drive train but needs opti spark, 3000 takes it.
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08-16-2011, 06:00 AM
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price range is about 5 grand and under.. not looking for a camaro tho, unless it is done up nice. looking more for a firebird or ta. i really like the ws6, but those are too far outta the price range.
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08-16-2011, 10:17 AM
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Again...i just sold a beautiful 99 ws6 for 4500. they are out there if you look in the 5000 price range.
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08-16-2011, 11:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Italian Stallion
price range is about 5 grand and under.. not looking for a camaro tho, unless it is done up nice. looking more for a firebird or ta. i really like the ws6, but those are too far outta the price range.
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Craiglist... I just did a quick search and there's a 99 TA in south jersey for 5500 obo with headers, exhaust, intake, etc.
Just gotta keep a look out and something will come along.
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08-16-2011, 03:07 PM
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alright ill keep looking. thanks alot guys
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