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  • #31
    Did the pictures come through on the last post?

    I can't see them but when I go to edit the post, they show up, so idk.

    I think 2 more weekends of work or so. This weekend coming up we will try to get it back in the car. Then we are out of town for a weekend, then we will try to finish it up the third weekend.
    1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
    1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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    • #32
      Nope, no pictures.
      08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
      96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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      • #33
        Can anyone point me to a guide for using newer 98+ calipers on a 93-97 spindle? I keep reading that you can cut them and make it work, but I haven't found any pictures or instructions. I could order new spindles if it looks sketchy, but if it's not terribly hard, I'd like to modify them.
        1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
        1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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        • #34
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          1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
          1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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          • #35
            Yeah , I would just get 98+ spindles that’s what I did and it went smoothly. Maybe eBay or junk yard. Also check Hawks Motorsports they have a lot of F body parts. It’s a nice upgrade.
            08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
            96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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            • #36
              https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h62...w?usp=drivesdk

              She’s alive!!!!

              it wants to idle at 2000 rpm though. Not sure why. Could be a vacuum leak or who knows! Any ideas?
              1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
              1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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              • #37
                Nice, sounds good.
                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                • #38
                  As for the high idle check throttle cable make sure it’s closing all the way . Check IAC and vacuum lines.
                  08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                  96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by AZ3.8Camaro View Post
                    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h62...w?usp=drivesdk

                    She’s alive!!!!

                    it wants to idle at 2000 rpm though. Not sure why. Could be a vacuum leak or who knows! Any ideas?
                    Remove and clean the Idle Air Control valve in the UIM. It can stick.
                    Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                    "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                    1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

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                    • #40
                      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkF...w?usp=drivesdk

                      Replaced the IAC and TPS sensor and we got her idling like a dream. I forgot how good that cam sounds!

                      Took her in her first drive and only 2 issues now.
                      Steering shaft rubs on the drivers side header.
                      Rear end makes noise. I suspect it’s empty. Will pull it apart and clean it and re-seal and fill it this week.

                      Almost there!
                      1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                      1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                      • #41
                        That’s cool, glad it’s running. Too bad about the driver side header rubbing hopefully it’s not too bad.
                        Last edited by ssms5411; 1 day ago.
                        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by AZ3.8Camaro View Post
                          https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkF...w?usp=drivesdk

                          Replaced the IAC and TPS sensor and we got her idling like a dream. I forgot how good that cam sounds!

                          Took her in her first drive and only 2 issues now.
                          Steering shaft rubs on the drivers side header.
                          Rear end makes noise. I suspect it’s empty. Will pull it apart and clean it and re-seal and fill it this week.

                          Almost there!
                          You should replace the "rag joint" with the all steel 98+ coupling - but HAVE to also replace the steering rack with 98+ - I did this mod years ago.
                          Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                          "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                          1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                          Raven

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