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cincybird98 · 08-24-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FirebirdPhil

For the 3.8l you have 3 options with shorty headers:

1) Pacesetter headers- good headers, bad gaskets, problem can be solved with gaskets from Lance at Abbott Racing Heads. 90% of people with the 3.8l go with these.
2) RKSport- Various known issues with these headers.
3) Clear Image Automotive- More expensive than the two above, but people report a slight HP gain than Pacesetters or RKSport headers.

Now, there's also now the option of Longtube headers by Force Fed Fabrications. You will need a custom y-pipe to be fabbed up by an exhaust shop if you want to connect it to your current catback. Also you will need to run 93 octane. Cost of these are $750. However, the first batch is just now being released to the public and will be shipped out in I believe 9 weeks from now. Current belief is that with these and full bolt ons you'd be putting 220 HP at the wheels. But as I said, just a belief, once the first batch is out and people have the chance to dyno these we'll see if that belief runs true.

As for installing new gears here's a how to:
Gear Swap Oh, and you can install aftermarket LSD, Zexel Torsen is a commonly used application.

Don't every worry about posting a question on here.

If you were to search some of my early posts, you'll find I was probably the least knowledgable guy on here initially. Remember, none of us were born with this stuff.

Thanks a lot man, I will look into all the stuff you said and try to decide what I want to do first. You've been a huge help.

FirebirdPhil · 08-24-2008, 08:37 PM

Thats what we're all here for. Keep us updated with your progress.

camarobuff88 · 08-25-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FirebirdPhil

Actually, there's a V6 Firebird that runs 8's.

The 3800s are starting to gain some respect. It's all a matter of how much are you willing to put into the car.

YouTube - First 3.8 v6 turbo firebird in the 8's (Music sucks ass)

thats one V6 i wouldnt mind driving/ being imberassed by but the only problem is if i had the car id ditch the wheelie bars and slicks and make it a "sleeper"

theprof17 · 08-28-2008, 05:56 PM

What kind of paint is recommended to paint the calipers like that? Any links?

SpecialK · 08-28-2008, 07:44 PM

Duplacolor Caliper paint works well enough.

FirebirdPhil · 08-28-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialK

Duplacolor Caliper paint works well enough.

Thats what I bought the other day, going to do that project tomorrow. Got it at autozone for $15.00 in a kit.

cincybird98 · 08-28-2008, 11:06 PM

yep thats what I used. I got two kits at auto zone (one red and one silver) I liked the two tone look instead of all red. And it also looks good to paint the inside of the rotor if you dont have aftermarket ones yet.

oh and I just thought I'd add that I painted them about 4 months ago and they still look perfect. They haven't peeled or anything.

FirebirdPhil · 08-28-2008, 11:27 PM

Going to tackle the calipers on my car tomorrow, and wanted to ask you a question: did you use any clear coat on the calipers and rotors?

cincybird98 · 08-31-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FirebirdPhil

Going to tackle the calipers on my car tomorrow, and wanted to ask you a question: did you use any clear coat on the calipers and rotors?

No I didn't on either. Im not even sure if it would be worth it unless they make high heat clear coat. It would peel off after a while.

08-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#32
FirebirdPhil FBO Staff Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,057 Trader Rating: (1)	Thats what we're all here for. Keep us updated with your progress. __________________ "What if I told you insane was working fifty hours a week in some office for fifty years at the end of which they tell you to piss off; ending up in some retirement village hoping to die before suffering the indignity of trying to make it to the toilet on time? Wouldn't you consider that to be insane?" -Steve Buscemi as Garland Greene in Con Air www.fquick.com/firebirdphil

08-28-2008, 07:44 PM	#35
SpecialK F*n Bury It! Posts: 1,957 Trader Rating: (0)	Duplacolor Caliper paint works well enough. __________________ 23:23] blkIROC355: sometimes when i pee i make that sound the light sabers make [23:23] SpecialK LS1: lmao [23:23] blkIROC355: and play with the stream [23:23] SpecialK LS1: that's just wrong

08-28-2008, 11:06 PM	#37
cincybird98 Junior Member Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0)	yep thats what I used. I got two kits at auto zone (one red and one silver) I liked the two tone look instead of all red. And it also looks good to paint the inside of the rotor if you dont have aftermarket ones yet. oh and I just thought I'd add that I painted them about 4 months ago and they still look perfect. They haven't peeled or anything. __________________

08-28-2008, 11:27 PM	#38
FirebirdPhil FBO Staff Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,057 Trader Rating: (1)	Going to tackle the calipers on my car tomorrow, and wanted to ask you a question: did you use any clear coat on the calipers and rotors? __________________ "What if I told you insane was working fifty hours a week in some office for fifty years at the end of which they tell you to piss off; ending up in some retirement village hoping to die before suffering the indignity of trying to make it to the toilet on time? Wouldn't you consider that to be insane?" -Steve Buscemi as Garland Greene in Con Air www.fquick.com/firebirdphil

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theprof17 New Member Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	What kind of paint is recommended to paint the calipers like that? Any links?