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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 28 2023, 05:12:28 PM »

Well, this thing is pretty clean inside, I was expecting a sludge puppy. Gem class for sure Steve!
I think these are the original plugs lol
I got it cleaned up and a fresh coat of black on it for the time being.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: A New Best Milage with the BabyMax

« on: June 27 2023, 04:56:05 PM »

That's pretty damn good. Better than our CRV got this weekend, I think we averaged 34mpg.
How does it tow?

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 20 2023, 10:32:36 PM »

Took the boys on an adventure today. Picked this gem up down near Flint. 2002 LQ4 (6.0)/4L80E - supposed to have just under 200k on it. Since it was nearly a 2-hour ride each way I rewarded the boys with lunch @ Sonic.
It's a filthy bitch and had quite the nest under the intake!

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 17 2023, 07:20:30 PM »

List on FB market place - I'm looking at options. A couple of cheap 6.0s around might go that route.

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 16 2023, 05:08:10 PM »

Well shit - the 5.3 I have for this this probably garbage. Pulled it out of the stang this afternoon to start cleaning it up, and swap the cam/valve springs.
First problem - the engine wouldn’t turn over. I pulled the valve train and the rings were stuck for sure. 20min soak with pb and she broke free and spun okay. I wasn’t happy about it but decided move forward as planned and swap the cam. The cam had a lot more resistance than expected, I had to give it a pretty good tug to break it free. There was some noise, but I thought it was hung up on a lifter, nope - this pos spun the #3 cam bearing and it cam out with the camshaft.

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 04 2023, 05:21:39 PM »

Hands are way to clean !! 

Nitrile gloves ftw!

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 04 2023, 05:21:07 PM »

Just spray it down with Flex Seal or put an adult diaper on it.

That's what they are going to do when you start "leaking" lol!

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« on: June 04 2023, 05:16:55 PM »

Well, I apparently was supposed to learn some life lessons working on this POS. I put it back together last weekend and went for a ride - it puked a trail of trans fluid when I pulled back in the driveway.
Upon inspection, I found a few issues: the vent had clogged, the bushing I replaced in the pump moved forward and took out the front seal, and the pump gasket wasn't installed 100% it twisted a tad.
So I ordered another pump gasket/bushing kit and it came in last night at 5 pm. At 9 pm I took it for a ride and while not without issues it's not leaking any transmission fluid for the first time I can remember! Of course, I made a pull on the test drive, and when I shifted into high - it just banged the limiter. Without engine braking, it felt like I broke something.  But when I went to downshift at the next stop, I realized I was just a moron and forgot to put the cotter pin in the shift linkage. Sure as shit the cotter pin was right where I left it on the bench.
Today I fixed the driver's headlight - as it wasn't popping up. Somehow the linkage got bound up on the limiters but after fighting to get it apart, I was able to figure it out and get it all sorted out.
I'm waiting on a patch from Holley as my dash isn't displaying the WBo2 data but other than that, the upgrade from v2 to v3 went flawless and I have some new features to test out.
I think it's ready for an oil change, fuel filter, injectors, and some more boost!

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« on: May 19 2023, 03:06:15 PM »

I decided to put the firebird on the lift and pull the trans. Took about 1 hour to pull. As expected the front pump bushing is trashed and took the seal out. I've got parts and a bushing driver set on the way!

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: May 16 2023, 11:38:22 AM »

My wife thinks I'm about at my quota for fixing his bad decisions - but then I mention he did kind of save my life and all.

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: May 15 2023, 07:19:23 PM »

It fought nearly the entire way - but it's finally gone.
I spent the day cleaning the shop floor and maybe I can work on my own crap for a bit.

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: April 30 2023, 11:57:01 AM »

Brand new GM part from rock auto. The box wasn’t damaged in shipping either.
Total kick to the dick!

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: April 29 2023, 09:38:28 PM »

This thing is cursed - it has fought us the entire way. It runs well and sounds good, but the new oil pan is weeping oil. It's a porosity issue its literally seeping thru the pan.

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: April 27 2023, 03:29:16 PM »

I was making good progress on the wiring until my brother's SUV decided to eat its bearings. The 5.3 that I helped him do a AFM/DOD delete, cam swap last year. The engine was filthy inside and he didn't want to do all the extra work to pull the pan. I guess it's easier to change engines - we've got a 6.0 to replace the 5.3 so it should be a noticeable upgrade. 
I figured I'd share my frustrations with you the last picture is me loosening the torque converter bolts, that was the only way I could get them.

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General Buick Tech / Re: AFCO 30271 1978-88 GM Metric Improved Geometry Steering Center Link?

« on: April 24 2023, 01:53:20 PM »

Typically AFCO parts are circle track racing. Might be worth a phone call to Afco directly to verify the part will work in your application.