O2 WS6 TA
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Beautiful truck. Black > all.
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Right on, you need a Hugger '99 anyway as a TN fan. ;) See ya'll on the road to Valdosta from Cocoa, we'll probably jump in line near Gainesville- The decision has been made, look for a flying red brick.
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Damn brotha, that hurts my heart to see for ya- At least you weren't hurt too badly. If it makes you feel better, the insurance co dropped just less than $1K less to paint mine after some douche keyed it a year ago. ;)
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If I wasnt stuck in Korea for a year I would join ya brother
you wouldnt want to sell the SS maro would ya, I am looking for a 2000-2002 SS for a DD should have quite a bit saved up by next feb
Nah, I love the ol' garage ornament. When ya get back and in the market, holla at me, I keep a pretty current line on stuff for sale around. ;)
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As cool as the theory of the Boss Hoss is, I'd get damn tired of trying to hold up a SBC, much less an Iron BBC. Nice looking piece, regardless.
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where does it run through this year
2011 HOT ROD Power Tour Dates & Cities
Saturday June 4, Cocoa Beach, FL Port Canaveral
Sunday June 5, Valdosta, GA South Georgia Motorsports Park
Monday June 6, Montgomery, AL Montgomery Motorsports Park
Tuesday June 7, Nashville, TN LP Field
Wednesday June 8, Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Thursday June 9, Muskegon, MI Downtown Muskegon
Friday June 10, Detroit, MI Metro Beach Metropark
Saturday June 11, Detroit, MI Long Haulers Ceremony (Location TBD)
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I'm trying to decide if I'm rolling one of the F-cars, the Impala, or the truck...Anyone going?
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Free to Register, and FREE ADMISSION for 2 to Silver Springs park to the first 500 vehicles.
http://shop.autocraf...e&page_id=ss_gm
Usually we tow one of the F-cars down, but this year only taking the truck- Sure would be nice to have some other truck peeps with us to offset the predominantly Camaro/Firebird/Corvette ratio we tend to generate. ;) Anybody in?
Here's a few from '07, 08, and '09...
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Hmmm, not sure if we'll be making the Annual Winter jaunt this year, and if we made the November thing, doubtful I'd drive the truck. Keep us informed regardless.
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Hey guys.
Starting last week at certian moments when I give it 60% or more throttle the truck has missed the 2-3 shift (several times) and then grabbed it a second later... Also last week I hammered it on the highway (~70mph) and it missed the 4-3 downshift.
Each time it missed it waited a second or so and then grabbed with a *clunk* but in the meantime the motor revved up to 4 or 5 grand... The gears don't appear to be slipping and the fluid all looks fresh and clean still. The parts are pretty fresh:
Trans Go HD2 kit
Aftermarket pump slide spring
Sonex Servo Release Valve
Sonex Smart Shell
New valve body plate
Torlon check balls
Corvette Servos
Alto hi-energy clutches
3-4 clutch is Alto Red Eagle
Kevlar Band
3500 Stall
Later last week the tranny really started acting up on the highway. It seemed like it was slipping and couldnt carry the load when I tried to accelerate to pass someone. It would rev up and the revs wouldn't match the speed. Once I got off the highway and back on normal roads it was even doing this in 1st and second gear; revving high and working hard but not going anywhere really. When I would park it then turn it back on later, it would be fine for about 20 min, then start these problems again. Slowly, then they just get worse and worse till I have to park it again.
So on Saturday I dropped the pan and installed new A and B shift solenoids, line pressure solenoid, as well as a new filter. fluid looked good with normal wear and break in, only 2 microscopic peices of metal were found. Nothing indicative of a mechanical failure inside the tranny itself...
Bolted everything back up, and this thing is still acting up. Previous owner thinks it is not getting enough line pressure and says it may be from the transmission cooler being gunked up?
To sum up the symptoms: It has gone from just not grabbing gears to seemingly slipping until eventually it will barely go even when it is revved up to 3 or 4 k. When I shut the truck off and let it rest for several mins, then turn it back on, it runs ok for a while but eventually loses "grip" and doesn't carry the load. Tranny fluid still looks clean and normal. Replaced shift solenoids and line pressure solenoid and filter.
The previous owner is associating all of this with line pressure. I am tempted to have someone come over and raise the line pressure across the board 10 - 15 % ... but if it is clogged from the oil cooler then raising the line pressure wouldn't solve that. Not to mention that the guy at the tranny shop told me transmission cooler wont affect line pressure.
What do you guys think?
Also on a fun side note, I think I re-installed the 1-2 accumulator wrong.I had to remove it to install the line pressure solenoid and I dropped it and the pieces fell everywhere so I had to take my best guess. The tranny has a shift kit so I don't think it is all factory.
Starting from the bottom up, I had the accumulator metal housing with 3 bolt holes. Then I put in the 2 metal spacers on bottom. Then the first spring. Then I put a brass dish with the dome facing the spring and the flat surface facing the white plastic diaphragm. Then on top of the white diaphragm, recessed into it, I put the last spring. Then I bolted it up... Was this correct? I think it was wrong because one time on decel my whole cabin started vibrating. I think it was the way that diaphragm was bouncing wrong in that accumulator...
Any help would be appreciated yall. This is my DD baby hauler / grocery getter / work truck and we are getting a little too familiar with eachother at this point...
Can you verify line pressure? Many times the EPC isn't replaced, but often it causes loss of pressure and ultimately trans damage.
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Here's what the transmission is being replaced with:
Gearstar Level 4 I believe.
Sunshell fail.
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NOLA Peeps, heads up, found some of the owner's personal effects roadside around noon today- It's absolutely been in the area.
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Put 15K on the set I had, no real gripes with them other than the serrated sidewall, which loved to sling tire slime onto the side of the truck...They actually rode better than the Nitto 420's I have now, (my truck sits a lot, and the Nittos take a while to work out the flatspots) but they seem to be a lighter construction than the Nitto (which is a 305/50 vs. the STX which were 285/50s). All in all, not a bad tire.
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He was there on Vaca, it's usually stored away in his basement.
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Heads up guys, one of my good friends woke up this morning to find his Red/White '98 WS6 Missing from the Condo in Biloxi. Car has super low miles (17K) and is 100% Original, right down to the singe tip exhaust. Obviously going to be easy to identify as a red with white top and '98. Has Douglas County GA Plates, PLEASE keep a look out, and if seen contact Scott Daniell at (770)653-1774 and the Local Police. This car is very special to him, as all of ours are- Thanks, and please repost on local boards where this might be seen.
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Problem with your scanner not working may be related to a blown fuse from the Cig lighter, if I remember right.
I know that you said all fuses were good, but check that lighter out and go from there.
Good Luck
CD
^ What he said.
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Thanks man, it gets better everyday.
It does get easier, but it never goes away. I feel your pain, lost mine in '02, and it's never been the same. '96 Imp in sig was dad's.
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My .02 is the AWD is the way to go- Mind you, I wanted a 2WD when I got mine, but after a few trips to Gatlinburg in the snow season, and pulling the car to the track and navigating wet grass at night when leaving, I'm damn sure glad it wound up being AWD. The gas mileage is straight horrible, but it's not my daily. If towing and slick stuff driving aren't as concern for you, I'd say pick the nicest truck you can find in your price range whether it be AWD or rear.
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OH Please -
with internet searches and being within a days drive round trip to CA ( Bus ride out , drive truck back) he CAN find one.
I've bought 3 cars long distance - deals laid out from only seeing online and emailed pics.
Has he opened his search area?
Both of mine were more hard to find than SSS.....
Overnight train/drive home solo for one deal -
Drive down/ follow home incl hotel stay for the other
Bought a 3rd car brand new via phone deal with dealer 3 states away to get my color.
Plenty of trucks.... make it an adventure and have fun
:werd: It took me less than 2 weeks from the inception of the hunt to driving my truck when I decided to trade the LBZ Dually.
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I know i thought after that fart can fell off it'd be loud
As retarded as it sounds, the Fart cannons usually make them more resonant after install . I'm showing our exhaust guy this tomorrow. LMFAO!
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On a side note, I surmise that you ordered your set a few weeks ago...
As the seller sure takes his time shipping. I friggin hate Fleabay. -
At the risk of offending a lot of folks, GM trucks have been getting uglier steadily since '02, IMHO. The 900's are just laughable, only I'm not laughing.
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I like the terms of the auction- I've always wanted to have the chance to "settle down professionally".
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Add me to the club, just ordered a set- We tinted the OEMs when the truck was painted last year, but they are deteriorating from the inside. Hopefully the shipping will be without incident (unlike the GTP tails I just got off Fleabay)...
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I think I've reached drop karma, since reality dictates the primary reason I have the truck is to tow the cars here and there- That said, I had cranked the torsion bars down a bit years ago when I got it, but always secretly despised the ass in the air stance. I snagged a set of 2" shackles from a buddy, and threw them on and wrenched the front a bit more this morning. First couple pics are before, the next few are after. I think I'm done now.
Oh yeah, and I ditched the tailpipes a few weeks ago, because, well, they looked out of place. Boredom at the shop is sometimes dangerous. ;)