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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Ok, my parents REFUSE to let me sell my car, and I want a Z28 camaro for sale in my area beyond belief... SO what are some things I could do to my car without hurting myself or someone else that'll cause such overwhelming repairs that I'll end up having to sell it? Someone suggested water in the motor down the dipstick... Any other ideas?
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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you can tell them front wheel drive cars are dangerous...

as far as destroying your engine... how much nitrous are you running? Just pump it up to like 200 or 250 shot, lol, throw a rod thru the oil pan.

Sugar in the gas tank or drain both your motor oil and tranny fuild and dont fill it back up, lol.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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No nitrous lol. What does sugar in the gas tank do?
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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You could always just hold the pedal to the floor in neutral and start counting. Before long, you'll need a new car ....or my personal favorite.... drive downtown and park on a side side street in a "questionable" neighborhood

With keys in ignition, doors unlocked, exit vehicle.... walk away.... byebye.

"Well gee Dad... I came out of the movie theatre and it was *cough*.... gone

*Disclaimer* The end results of any information provided /used is the sole responsibility of the guy looking to dump his car.... your results may vary
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Will a rev limiter effect anything with that lowETz? What will happen? Will it completely bog my engine? I want this thing gone for good!
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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Rev limiter is a band aid used to protect the engine in such an event that a gear is missed or top speed has been achieved.

Pistons/rods like to rev up, not be thrown back(forced)into a lower rpm as happens when you bang the limiter.

Too much of a good thing IS bad. My bet is that you spin one or more bearings/rod bolt failure resulting in tennis ball size hole in the block. Ooooppps.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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OK, so, should i sit at a parking lot (PNR) and rv it (limiter is at 2500RPM)? Or should i be cruising, drop it into neutral and rev to the red line?
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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Parked in neutral is prefered. Don't wanna be rolling.... gets messy. Do it where there will be no witnesses.... it will draw attention. When it lets go you'll know it.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Park-N-Ride Friday night. Come to see my car go BOOM! Operation Grand Bam is underway!
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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I know nothing of such an event. Have fun!
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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1. rev it up in neutral and dump in drive repeatedly
2. pour transmission fluid in the oil
3. drain all the coolant

Good luck
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 03:06 AM
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how are you gonna sell it if its fvuked?

are u 16 yrs old?
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Yes, I am 16. And if the repairs are so overwhelming, the car isn't worth too much, then we'll have to get a new vehicle.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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wow.. that outta be intresting.. maybe i can make it out there tomorrow if my tb is done.. im feelin unmotivated.. someoen come help me with the car tomorrow! lol.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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What's wrong with it? I think I may keep the GT around a while... can't afford the gas and insurance on an f-body. I'm so pissed though.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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What's wrong with it?
Just put a buncha stuff on it, getting ready to fire it up for the first time since the !d1sc mod, lol.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by I drive the Grand Am
Yes, I am 16. And if the repairs are so overwhelming, the car isn't worth too much, then we'll have to get a new vehicle.

Go check yourself into a day care center..you obviously need adult supervison..your old man ought to give ya a ..
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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I decided I'll keep it around. It is a good DD. I just need a project car
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by I drive the Grand Am
Yes, I am 16. And if the repairs are so overwhelming, the car isn't worth too much, then we'll have to get a new vehicle.

With gas prices you better keep it.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Yea, I figured I'd find a fox-body stang or 3rd gen car as a project... LT1/LS1 cars are too expensive
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