MN.marine.
12-07-2011, 12:35 PM
Got a ws6 what are some things I should and shouldnt do?
Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002 - Does and donts with this car?
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Guitar
12-07-2011, 01:59 PM
Do: drive it.
Don't: dump the clutch repeatedly at redline.
Do: smoke ricers.
Don't: rice it out.
Don't: dump the clutch repeatedly at redline.
Do: smoke ricers.
Don't: rice it out.
ghardester
12-07-2011, 02:25 PM
Keep it out of the ditch.
Seriously, what do you have in mind to do to the car?
Seriously, what do you have in mind to do to the car?
Fry_
12-07-2011, 04:23 PM
Do use the car to pick up chicks.
Don't crack your center console trying to do it in the car.
Don't crack your center console trying to do it in the car.
MN.marine.
12-07-2011, 05:51 PM
haha...I wanna try to get some good 1/4 times but yet use it as a DD..
sway99bird
12-07-2011, 06:44 PM
Upgrade the rear end !!
If I could go back that's what I would have done first !
If I could go back that's what I would have done first !
Suzaku
12-08-2011, 05:46 AM
Don't crack your center console trying to do it in the car.
I wish someone told me that sooner... :bomb:
I wish someone told me that sooner... :bomb:
BOBS99SS
12-08-2011, 06:17 AM
so when can we expect a ,what cam,exhaust,etc thread lol, be smart if your going to mod research or just plan on blowing money on pointless junk, have a goal in mind , and a good build plan, stick to it, dont race in areas where others are in danger, sometimes these cars have a mind of there own ,
staleycornell
12-08-2011, 06:24 AM
DO...the door panel mod so they dont become cracked!...unless the dreadful is already there
DON'T...ever sell it to buy a Ford :D
DON'T...ever sell it to buy a Ford :D
Paul Bell
12-08-2011, 06:59 AM
MN.marine, welcome to LS1tech.
If you told us more about this car like it's year and transmission, we might have more specific advise for you.
If you told us more about this car like it's year and transmission, we might have more specific advise for you.
MN.marine.
12-08-2011, 07:26 AM
Well shes a 2001 ws6 M6 with 88,000 miles. I bought it about two weekend ago, its has a cam, prc stage 2.5 heads, longtubes, bbk tb.
BOBS99SS
12-08-2011, 07:42 AM
take it easy on launches if it still has the 10 bolt, a m6 car will pop them in no time , intake and injectors? your really going to have to give us all the lil details ,
Paul Bell
12-08-2011, 07:46 AM
A good tune up, wires, plugs. Oil change, Mobil One Extended or K&N oil filter. Air filter (NO oiled K&N type). Trans & rear end fluids (NO synthetic rear end fluid!). Coolant flush. Brake pads & rotors (blanks, of course). Poly sway bar bushings and end links.
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MN.marine.
12-09-2011, 08:13 AM
Well the only things I know about the car for mods is what I listed. For exhaust, duals with a x pipe. It also has the smooth bellow. Why is it bad to run oiled filters?
Paul Bell
12-09-2011, 08:15 AM
They have been known to deposit an oil film on the MAF.
Regular paper filters are just as good and way less costly. This is one area where there's a lot of hype.
Regular paper filters are just as good and way less costly. This is one area where there's a lot of hype.
cemlsx
12-09-2011, 09:04 AM
I wish someone told me that sooner... :bomb:
^ +1 for that , those damn things are expensive too :confused:
^ +1 for that , those damn things are expensive too :confused:
777Shock777
12-24-2011, 01:59 PM
A good tune up, wires, plugs. Oil change, Mobil One Extended or K&N oil filter. Air filter (NO oiled K&N type). Trans & rear end fluids (NO synthetic rear end fluid!). Coolant flush. Brake pads & rotors (blanks, of course). Poly sway bar bushings and end links.
Post up pics of this thing.
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I agree with all of the above ^^^
Except, I have seen that he SHOULD use synthetic fluid for his rear end.
I did a lot of research into this and if you have the limited slip diff, (99 & higher), he should be using synthetic fluid.
I have a 99 WS6, and even my owners manual says to use synthetic.
I'm still kinda learning here, so if I'm wrong please correct me :)
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I agree with all of the above ^^^
Except, I have seen that he SHOULD use synthetic fluid for his rear end.
I did a lot of research into this and if you have the limited slip diff, (99 & higher), he should be using synthetic fluid.
I have a 99 WS6, and even my owners manual says to use synthetic.
I'm still kinda learning here, so if I'm wrong please correct me :)
Paul Bell
12-24-2011, 02:30 PM
hehehe I hope to learn something every day!
Eaton posi units should NOT have synthetic fluid used with them. It'll stop being a posi.
The pressures and temperatures in the rear is way less than in an engine and the stresses are way less. Plus, synthetics have the propensity to get past rear seals quicker.
I use the Lucas non-synthetic in my rears. It's super sticky and is considered a "climbing" gear oil.
Eaton posi units should NOT have synthetic fluid used with them. It'll stop being a posi.
The pressures and temperatures in the rear is way less than in an engine and the stresses are way less. Plus, synthetics have the propensity to get past rear seals quicker.
I use the Lucas non-synthetic in my rears. It's super sticky and is considered a "climbing" gear oil.
777Shock777
12-25-2011, 01:36 AM
hehehe I hope to learn something every day!
Eaton posi units should NOT have synthetic fluid used with them. It'll stop being a posi.
The pressures and temperatures in the rear is way less than in an engine and the stresses are way less. Plus, synthetics have the propensity to get past rear seals quicker.
I use the Lucas non-synthetic in my rears. It's super sticky and is considered a "climbing" gear oil.
Yeah I have heard many different answers when it comes to differentials and what kind of fluid to use.
I was going to do a fluid swap on mine to some Royal Purple synthetic fluid with the GM additive, (I have heard controversy on the GM additive too).
Interesting right? >__<
Eaton posi units should NOT have synthetic fluid used with them. It'll stop being a posi.
The pressures and temperatures in the rear is way less than in an engine and the stresses are way less. Plus, synthetics have the propensity to get past rear seals quicker.
I use the Lucas non-synthetic in my rears. It's super sticky and is considered a "climbing" gear oil.
Yeah I have heard many different answers when it comes to differentials and what kind of fluid to use.
I was going to do a fluid swap on mine to some Royal Purple synthetic fluid with the GM additive, (I have heard controversy on the GM additive too).
Interesting right? >__<