DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Mashed Potato actually.
Turned out well, don't you think?
Mashed Potato actually.
Turned out well, don't you think?
1997 Black GTP - Soon To Be Thumping.
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GrandPrix06GT
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Where are you buying the other springs n how much do they run?
Where are you buying the other springs n how much do they run?
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Pace performance.
They run roughly $3 a piece + shipping.
You can also get them at your dealer for the same price.
Pace performance.
They run roughly $3 a piece + shipping.
You can also get them at your dealer for the same price.
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
I gotta do more reading cause I as told once that the l76 springs won't work for a rocker setup... But I have no proof at this time.
I gotta do more reading cause I as told once that the l76 springs won't work for a rocker setup... But I have no proof at this time.
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
I'll be the first to tell you that I am repeating info told to me.
I'll be the first to tell you that I am repeating info told to me.
GrandPrix06GT
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Hmm alright, ya for that cheap, might as well go that route. Lemme know if anything bad ever comes about em tho lol
Hmm alright, ya for that cheap, might as well go that route. Lemme know if anything bad ever comes about em tho lol
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Very Cheap. That's why It's a great choice, in my opinion.
I've never heard this. Greg (GMR Badass) is the who told me he'd take the L76 on the rocker setup over any other springs. He said their ideal and he highly recommended it to me. Nick has even said multiple times L76 springs are the way to go as well.
Both of them know what they are talking about and reputable people to believe in the 3800 platform.
This ^ That's all I've ever heard about them. They are perfect for a rocker setup.
I'd highly consider it. 90# seat pressure which is perfect for rockers, less spring rate making it easier on the chain/dampener, and best of all, they are very cheap.
I wont be installing mine anytime soon, so you might beat me too it.
Very Cheap. That's why It's a great choice, in my opinion.
I've never heard this. Greg (GMR Badass) is the who told me he'd take the L76 on the rocker setup over any other springs. He said their ideal and he highly recommended it to me. Nick has even said multiple times L76 springs are the way to go as well.
Both of them know what they are talking about and reputable people to believe in the 3800 platform.
This ^ That's all I've ever heard about them. They are perfect for a rocker setup.
I'd highly consider it. 90# seat pressure which is perfect for rockers, less spring rate making it easier on the chain/dampener, and best of all, they are very cheap.
I wont be installing mine anytime soon, so you might beat me too it.
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
And you're the lucky one to do the install with me. Feel honored?
And you're the lucky one to do the install with me. Feel honored?
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Been having a vac leak coming from under the blower, RTV must not have sealed. So I pulled the blower off, to reseal it. I also removed the QuikSteel from the Silencer ports, they didnt look too good, so I took it off.
After re-installing the blower. I still have a Vac leak, not sure why the RTV isn't sealing. I must be doing it wrong, or something. :th_shakinghead1:
Also, Went to the Junk yard today, picked up a 98+ Coolant overflow bottle.
While installing that, I decided to install my 98+ Windshield Washer Reservoir as well.
My mess:
Lengthening the Pump wires:
All finished and dirty. Dont mind the ziptie:
The washer fluid pump is working. I can hear it run, but no fluid is coming out. I'm not sure what is going on?
Been having a vac leak coming from under the blower, RTV must not have sealed. So I pulled the blower off, to reseal it. I also removed the QuikSteel from the Silencer ports, they didnt look too good, so I took it off.
After re-installing the blower. I still have a Vac leak, not sure why the RTV isn't sealing. I must be doing it wrong, or something. :th_shakinghead1:
Also, Went to the Junk yard today, picked up a 98+ Coolant overflow bottle.
While installing that, I decided to install my 98+ Windshield Washer Reservoir as well.
My mess:
Lengthening the Pump wires:
All finished and dirty. Dont mind the ziptie:
The washer fluid pump is working. I can hear it run, but no fluid is coming out. I'm not sure what is going on?
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Looks good... How long are you letting the RTV sit before it starts?
Looks good... How long are you letting the RTV sit before it starts?
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Today I let it sit for about 4 hours. I got a Gen III gasket, Matched it to the Gen V lim, but you basically had to cut a whole corner off for it match the Lim. I added Copper RTV to the corner. Re-installed the blower, let it sit for hours. Still Vac leak. I bet it's coming from that corner where there's only copper rtv, and no gasket.
Why thank you.
I hear the pump working, nice and loud. The Line from the pump to windshiel was too short, so I had to extend it. I splice in a Vacuum T and capped the T end, to connect the two line. I don't think the vacuum T is holding up to the pressure. I believe thats the problem. Not sure though.
Today I let it sit for about 4 hours. I got a Gen III gasket, Matched it to the Gen V lim, but you basically had to cut a whole corner off for it match the Lim. I added Copper RTV to the corner. Re-installed the blower, let it sit for hours. Still Vac leak. I bet it's coming from that corner where there's only copper rtv, and no gasket.
Nice washer reservoirThat pump was only a few months old so it shOuld still be good. Did you make sure you had the lines in the right place?
Why thank you.
I hear the pump working, nice and loud. The Line from the pump to windshiel was too short, so I had to extend it. I splice in a Vacuum T and capped the T end, to connect the two line. I don't think the vacuum T is holding up to the pressure. I believe thats the problem. Not sure though.
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Hm.. Well if you wanna bring it out here when the weather gets a little better I am sure we can get it all hammered out.
Hm.. Well if you wanna bring it out here when the weather gets a little better I am sure we can get it all hammered out.
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
They are DUMB pricey.
They are DUMB pricey.
231FUN
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
But worth it and re useable...I played the cutout the gen 3 gasket to gen V size opening game before and theres not enough meat leftover to call it a useable gasket even with rtv.
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