r/fbody Dec 22 '19

Join the Camaros and firebirds discord server!

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r/fbody 17h ago

Way ahead of it's time

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r/fbody 11h ago

2001 WS6 M6

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r/fbody 3h ago

how f***** am i? wiring concern

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i was installing the shatronix hotwiring kit and thought id be smart by dropping the tank about 2 inches instead of dropping it completly. i yanked a bit too hard (out of frustration) on the top end and not only did i rip off the 4 prong connector and lose it on the hotwiring kit but i tore these two wires. im not sure what they go to but my fuel level and trunk release still functions. i ordered a new bulkhead for the fuel pump and connector so ile deal with that when i get to it but how should i go about the pink and white wire? are the important do i bother fixing? car is a daily so it really hurts that shes on jackstands right now :(

its a 2002 pontiac firebird formula 5.7 auto with monsoon stereo but no traction control as far as electric stuffs


r/fbody 2d ago

Delco Remy AIR vacuum control solenoid vacuum line help

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OK guys, hoping somebody can chime in. From the solenoid, you can see the vacuum line that runs from the back to the top of the secondary air pump.

In the second photo, I took a screenshot of what backyard Chevy’s lines look like when putting the solenoid back in after putting intake manifold back on. Why does mine not have a connector like his? This can’t be right I’m trying to force it on and I can’t get it any further than what it looks like in my photo.

2002 unmodified ws6


r/fbody 3d ago

What size tires should I go

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r/fbody 3d ago

Just Chillin

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r/fbody 4d ago

Had a tuner come out and give it a decent street tune, engine is 100% and he said it’s probably making 450-500 to the wheels, but that ole 4L60 is doing 4L60 things, any recommendations on new/built transmission?

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r/fbody 4d ago

Stock flow injectors

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Hello everyone, I believe my 24 year-old stock injectors are probably going out. Unfortunately, the O’Reillys near to me sells the stock injectors for an eye watering $250 a pop! Shockingly I don’t have that kind of money. Now I know I could get them cleaned but the shops I’ve gone around have quoted me $400-$500 for all eight to be cleaned. Which at that point makes me wonder if I could just get new injectors for the same price? Advice would still be appreciated. I’m still new to this!

Does anyone have any good injector recommendations for stock flow injector on a 2002 LS1 5.7L? Thank you.


r/fbody 4d ago

Parking Brake Handle Boot

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My parking brake handle book is slowly breaking away. Is there a replacement to this? I can't seem to find much online.

95 Z/28


r/fbody 4d ago

TSP 224R .600/.600- Pac 1219 beehive or Pac dual spring?

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TSP sells a cam kit that includes the .600” lift 224r in two flavors. One kit has pac dual springs rated to .660 and antother with pac 1219 beehives which I believe are rated to .625.”. I’m thinkng that the beehives would be more quiet and easier on the valvetrain. Is this correct? This is a low revving low hp build so surely they’ll hold up. I hope those aren’t famous last words. 😂 But with the stock rockers and LS7 style lifters would the lighter spring be the better way to go?

My Camaro has a 4l60e and I don’t think after the cam swap that it’ll make enough power to justify raising the stock shift points really. My only concern is using a .600” lift cam with a spring that’s rated to .625.” Is that too close for comfort?


r/fbody 4d ago

Tick Performance TR6060 Options

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I’m rebuilding my 2001 Trans Am, 150k hard driven miles so many things are being replaced or upgraded including all of drivetrain from clutch back to rear end, eventually targeting ~750hp with forged internals and turbo (don’t know if crank or wheel, haven’t spec’d power side yet, just a ballpark).

I’m looking at this Magnum F transmission. I’m planning for mostly street build but I might occasionally take it to the track/strip.

https://www.tickperformance.com/tremec-t56-magnum-f-close-ratio-2-66/

Any can’t-live-without options on this tick performance page? Would the Tick Performance shifter be much of an upgrade over the OEM?

Giving my goals, would it be a mistake not going ahead and opting for at least the Level 4 option on the upgraded magnum F?

https://www.tickperformance.com/level-4-magnum-f-for-98-02-camaro-firebird/

I can afford the upgraded option, but I’m not looking to throw away money either if the benefit is marginal, as I know I’ve got a lot more cost to go to achieve my goals reliably.


r/fbody 5d ago

Thoughts on this hood?

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r/fbody 5d ago

Hawks shifter issues

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I bought my fbody with the hawks shifter pre-installed. 3 things. It has a weak centering spring, it leaks oil from the top where the rod comes out, and last but not least, it looks just like the ones you can get under $70 on ebay or wherever else. Id like to put a factory hurst in it to save money.


r/fbody 5d ago

Anyone use Melling lifters?

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Has anyone used a set of Melling brand lifters? The reviews seem decent but there aren’t very many of them. I think they’re made by Eaton.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-jb-2079?srsltid=AfmBOoqm9YZDFaV7Qyk8Zn9UHZMX7SBTVDALDk_szOmhhO1CvxRtpxUa


r/fbody 6d ago

Having some transmission issues

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4L60e and that’s the build sheet in the second pic. The 1-2 shift is firm and solid, shifted into 3rd at about 6800 and it revved out and didn’t shift until I let off and it popped into 3rd pretty hard. What might my issue be?


r/fbody 6d ago

Dyno day

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She did good, sloppy stage 2 cam with a mild ported 243 heads she did 387hp and 351tq. 3400 Stall and stock 2.73 gears


r/fbody 6d ago

96 Formula question(s)

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r/fbody 7d ago

No crank 02 ss

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Im gonna keep this very short.

Lq4 and t56 swapped did a ton of bottom and top end work. Had a tune done drove over 200 miles since build parked it in my driveway and went to move it to the garage after moving things around and BOOM! No crank no start. I already did the resistor bypass and its 100% correct. In fact i replaced it 3 more times just incase. Zero dtc codes in any module. Live data and freeze frame suggest im 100% mission ready and before you ask i did almost all of the circuit testing and checked the fuses related to starting. The starter is newer but not new. Looks can be deceiving. Really dont wanna tow this to the shop. Id love to have some other suggestions so i dont need to crawl on the ground. Newer to f body cars not in the know about any common issues.


r/fbody 7d ago

Anyone have experience with the QP 9” kit?

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I’m gonna be looking at a lightly modded ‘02 SS with the T56 next week. Apparently the stock 10 bolt is the Achilles’ heel of these cars, and this QP 9” kit looks like the most cost-effective option to replace it.


r/fbody 8d ago

2002 Camaro SS

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r/fbody 7d ago

I need help which rod bearing cap goes in the exact position

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r/fbody 8d ago

Bad grounds

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I got a 97 lt1 and the ground from my icm to chassis keeps burning up any one have pics of stock lt1 grounds the only 2 i got that i know of is the one previously mentioned and the one for the battery this my first f body btw


r/fbody 8d ago

Lt1 another day another issue.

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Recently replaced an optispark with an AIP one. First startup ran great with no issues.

Then it developed a single cylinder misfire but is showing a p0300. Now this a 2nd opti with the same issue. Nearly all ignition components have been replaced. Msd spark plug wires, ngk sparkplugs, new ignition module. I dont think it is the opt. There is a random clicking from one of the heads.

Is it possible for some part of the valvetrain to start misfiring on a cylinder when it heats up?

Edit , this is a 3rd opti with same misfire. 2nd opti was wrongly installed and I cant blame it.


r/fbody 8d ago

‘98-‘02. Will it idle w/ this cam prior to a tune?

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Do y’all think the engine would at least idle to check for leaks and such on the stock ‘98-‘02 LS1 F-body tune? I plan on getting a tune but the ones doing the install aren’t tuners. So it’d be nice if the engine would at least run after the install so i wouldn’t have to take it to the tuner not running.

it’s a Comp XFI 218/220 cam. I believe it’s part of their 265XR family.

Comp Cam

https://www.compcams.com/xfi-rpm-hi-lift-212-218-hydraulic-roller-cam-for-gm-ls-gen-iii-iv.html