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10-31-2007, 11:39 PM
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the v6
so ive had the v6 firebird for 2 days now. i LOVE THE THING!! yea i know its a v6 blah blah blah. i didnt think i would like it at first but its really cool. the body is in good shape, interior is decent, and has a few minor issues, but overall for 700 it was a steal. i have the fbody look with out the mileage of the '80 T/A
will post up some pics of it 2m
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10-31-2007, 11:44 PM
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V6's are FTW!!!  Congrats on it. I miss mine...wish I would have kept it as a DD.
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11-01-2007, 08:29 AM
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I love my car when everything is working. currently head gaskets  but i know the feeling you have, enjoy it man! get some pics!
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11-01-2007, 09:46 AM
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You could take it to the next level:
4 cyl Firebird
Last edited by mtnhopper1; 11-01-2007 at 09:47 AM.
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11-01-2007, 10:27 AM
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How nice...it looks to be manual too. LOL. That might run 36's in the 1/4. 
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2001 SOM Trans-Am WS6 *12.35 @ 114.55mph*
2011 Honda AKA Tori the Crosstour
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11-01-2007, 01:25 PM
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nah, its auto i wish it was stick....just trying to fix it up now and keep moving along...need to do window motors, fix power locks and its misfiring and has a cracked exhaust manifold. idk if i should just put stock manifolds back on or if i should put some headers on
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11-01-2007, 01:51 PM
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Very nice sounds like its a thirdgen. I have a 92 V6 love the thing just hate that it does 16.9 in the 1/4.
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11-01-2007, 01:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
Very nice sounds like its a thirdgen. I have a 92 V6 love the thing just hate that it does 16.9 in the 1/4.
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The best was your face when your first run was about my best in the Explorer 
Speakin of which you better beware I have a K&N filter now + the cold air that now exists means I may creep up on your time
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Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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11-01-2007, 01:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
Very nice sounds like its a thirdgen. I have a 92 V6 love the thing just hate that it does 16.9 in the 1/4.
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it's a 94 = 4th gen
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Originally Posted by transamkid
nah, its auto i wish it was stick....just trying to fix it up now and keep moving along...need to do window motors, fix power locks and its misfiring and has a cracked exhaust manifold. idk if i should just put stock manifolds back on or if i should put some headers on
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i have intake manifold gaskets for it if you need/want them.
i'll have to find them next time i'm home
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dumbass.
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11-01-2007, 02:18 PM
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..wow..they do exist...
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The only place "stock" belongs is on store shelves; tweak that b*tch!!! 
Eff Dr. Phil; my M6 SS is the only Therapist I need! 
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11-01-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 1_Hot_SOM_WS6
How nice...it looks to be manual too. LOL. That might run 36's in the 1/4. |
Transamkid...that wasnt directed towards ur car.....I should have quoted - it was directed @ the link for the 4 cyl. 
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11-01-2007, 03:28 PM
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Didnt look at his sig to see its a 94. Only looked at the post.
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11-01-2007, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by transamkid
nah, its auto i wish it was stick....just trying to fix it up now and keep moving along...need to do window motors, fix power locks and its misfiring and has a cracked exhaust manifold. idk if i should just put stock manifolds back on or if i should put some headers on
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Stock manifolds...keep the extra cash for the 'real' car... 
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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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11-01-2007, 10:03 PM
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v6 ftw!
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11-01-2007, 11:13 PM
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11-03-2007, 09:53 AM
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182,383 miles on the 4 cyl? will that thing even go any further?
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11-03-2007, 10:17 AM
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Quote:
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182,383 miles on the 4 cyl? will that thing even go any further?
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Probably.
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Vent Windows Forever!
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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11-03-2007, 12:53 PM
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V6 FTMFW!@!#!#!
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11-03-2007, 01:37 PM
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Looks like you got yourself a deal for $700
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11-03-2007, 01:43 PM
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nice car for the money. Get yourself some factory 16x8 five spokes or something. I think those are the worst rims pontiac ever came out with....
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11-03-2007, 05:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafterman
182,383 miles on the 4 cyl? will that thing even go any further?
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Oh yea, it's an Iron Duke!
- Justin
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11-03-2007, 05:09 PM
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Quote:
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I think those are the worst rims ever
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Fixed....
- Justin
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11-03-2007, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
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Oh yea, it's an Iron Duke!
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doesnt look like any body rust either  and the interior looks pretty good
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11-04-2007, 12:51 AM
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the 3.8 V6 (4th gen) are great DD's.
my '99 Camaro 'vert ran 15.85 
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