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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Hi, I'd just like to introduce myself. (this should probably be in the "introductions" forum, but I'm mostly going to hang out here) My name is Robbie. My wife and I have a 2002 Firebird that we're wanting to put some money into, so I'll probably be on here quite a bit asking for advise. We live in Everett, WA, and plan to be here for a little while longer. I also have an 04 Cavalier, so if anyone needs help with a J-body, I'm here. Hope to meet some people on here, and get some helpful tips.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Firebird as in V6 Firebird, or as in Formula / Trans Am Firebird?
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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V6...I know it's not much, and being LS1tech.com, I'm not sure if I qualify.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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We love all Camaros and Firebirds Just ignore the LS1 snobs
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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V6...I know it's not much, and being LS1tech.com, I'm not sure if I qualify.
fbods an fbod, welcome! Its true most of these guys are all into the power but you'll also find them to be helpful with other things as well. We dont all just drive and ls1 or lt1, althought it would be nice Just in case you were looking for an ls1 there is a member here with a ws6 for sale with a forged 347 asking 13000 obo... very low mileage ...
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by punk_bird
V6...I know it's not much, and being LS1tech.com, I'm not sure if I qualify.
Put a turbo on it... they won't give you a hard time then..
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Put a turbo on it... they won't give you a hard time then..
Oh, don't worry, I plan on it. Either that or a supercharger. Which one is better for our cars?
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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i would go with a turbo
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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Oh, don't worry, I plan on it. Either that or a supercharger. Which one is better for our cars?
Turbo seems to be the route to choose... that is what I would do. If you run into some questions and can't find them here, there are a few guys on my site that have turbo'ed V6 F-bodies that could help you out.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Welcome Robbie!

Don't worry about not owning a V8..I owned a V6 for a few years and was always welcomed everywhere The people around here are pretty nice about that stuff..Plus even now I don't own an LS1, I own an Lt1 and on this site it doesn't matter...Everyone is Welcome...We even have a few Mustang owners that are here...
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Greetings and welcome. I am in Edmonds/Everett myself so welcome to the neighborhood.

You mentioned you plan on being here a "little while longer"......are you in the Military and going to be leaving us eventually or ????
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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I am new as well, my dad just got a new car about a month or so ago, i'm a member of some other forums, and he always comes to me to fix his car or get advice on it, so i figured i'd join here to broaden my knowledge!

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Welcome!

sell your slow car and buy one with a real engine!




























just kidding
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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me or punk?
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by punk_bird
V6...I know it's not much, and being LS1tech.com, I'm not sure if I qualify.
Heck there is come guys on here that have 3rd gen Fbodies & they are on this board ................ Opps I am one of them lol.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Welcome to the boards you guys.

No worries about that V6. Those things can be deceptive too if you trick them out right.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Welcome Robbie...........99.99% of us here are great people. Your passion for your car gives you the right to be here. There are tons of mustang guys here, and in my book you have more of a right being here than they do. (I'll pay for that)........

The interesting part will be how long you keep the V6 before buying an LSX?

MO on the turbo or supercharger would be turbo. They are more efficient and for your application would give you more gains. You don't need to use power to gain power with turbo's.

And again......welcome
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Thanks a lot everybody. I already feel welcome Well, I'll be around here a lot, and I'll be sure to ask questions whenever I think of them. The only thing I need to know right now is if anyone knows where I can get a passenger side honeycomb tail light for a good price?
Thanks!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
Greetings and welcome. I am in Edmonds/Everett myself so welcome to the neighborhood.

You mentioned you plan on being here a "little while longer"......are you in the Military and going to be leaving us eventually or ????

My wife is in the Military. We will be around until 07 at least. Hopefully until 09 when she get's out, then it's north to alaska.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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