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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Im matt from edison nj, Im 14 years old and I have a 1984 pontiac firebird project, I dont have a ls1, and I dont plan on putting a el es juan into my car, but I do have plans for a 4th gen daily driver My car domain page is www.cardomain.com/id/wayfast84 O yeah and any of you NJ'ers wanna help me with it, Im attempting to install a cam headers and intake


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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Welcome to the site. Why did you change the wheels the old ones were sweet
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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I dont know, their going up for sale though, the same price I got them for. im looking for 4th gen wheels and spacers so when I get my 4th gen I can have some apearence mods all ready plus I wanted theese whole wheels painted black, and it would be 300+ plus Id need a new wheel and i need new tires anyway..
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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I dont know, their going up for sale though, the same price I got them for. im looking for 4th gen wheels and spacers so when I get my 4th gen I can have some apearence mods all ready plus I wanted theese whole wheels painted black, and it would be 300+ plus Id need a new wheel and i need new tires anyway..
I was just joking about the wheels , the gold ones you put on look alot better. All black would look sweet.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Welcome. www.thirdgen.org is a nice site for thirdgens if you don't know about it yet.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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my first car when i was 16 was a 83 z28. www.thirdgen.org helped out a lot. it had a rebuilt 350 with aluminum heads and cam. it was pretty quick. third gens are bad *** cars especially for a young age such as your self. congrats and take care of her.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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in my opinion..i would start saving up and not put money into the LG4...save up for a 350 or a 383 or something...or swap in a L98
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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yeah I know about thirdgen...If I can get a job I will build a 350 but I think Im saving up for a ls1 t56 car
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welcome to the site. I had a third gen for almost 5 years before i sold it to my friend and bought myself an ls1. The power difference is remarkable. the ls1 feels like it could pull forever, but by i miss my thirdgen handling. that thing could turn on a dime Heres a pic of my good ole 89 ta.

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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WayFast84
Im matt from edison nj, Im 14 years old and I have a 1984 pontiac firebird project, I dont have a ls1, and I dont plan on putting a el es juan into my car, but I do have plans for a 4th gen daily driver My car domain page is www.cardomain.com/id/wayfast84 O yeah and any of you NJ'ers wanna help me with it, Im attempting to install a cam headers and intake


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whats up I'm also 14 don't own a car yet though just representing my brothers Iroc this is really the best place to learn about this kinda stuff I've been on here for almost a year and its been really cool besta luck with your thirdgen
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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maybe by the time your old enough to drive you could have enough money for that kinda swap good luck with your car.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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welcome matt ,good luck with the project,
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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Thanks for such a warm welcome!
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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now all you have to do is ask away..(questions that is)
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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and drool...
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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that too....and when do you get your liscence by the way
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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8/8/08


Ive been noticing alot of familiar handles!! woot!
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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not too bad..i remember when i was your age i couldnt wait to get my liscence
what do you mean by "Ive been noticing alot of familiar handles!! woot!"?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Nice Ride!
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Hmmm, you look familiar

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