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Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel (Post 186040)

My #5 spark plug was a real bear to get to.....'97 Firebird. Hedman headers. Had to make a special wrench and it was easier from below than on top. A couple bellhousing bolts are a struggle..........Installing the engine is not too bad but you need an extra long engine hoist and the engine lift plate known as the happy hooker works good I'm told. I did not have one and made something else.

Another really difficult area to work on is up under the dash with a full roll cage........for wiring and controls. Plan on seeing a chiropractor after doing any work there......LOL

I did all the work on mine at home on the floor. A lift would have been a big help..........

I can't even get the wire off #5 with out pulling the header back in my '96. Hedman's also. I have a two post lift in my garage at home, I drop the engine out (or, more correctly lift the car off) for about anything. Valve springs, etc. Upside is they will almost hook on grass. Lots of natural engine set back.

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

I am gonna look at some at bristol (if any show, there are only 2 stockers entered, and 0 super stockers for bristol) LOL

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

Just finishing a 97 Firebird LT-1, dosen,t seem all that bad to work on.

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

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Originally Posted by Lee Valentine (Post 186120)

Just finishing a 97 Firebird LT-1, dosen,t seem all that bad to work on.

You must be young. :D

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

My '95 LT-1 street car would have been a pain. Thankfully the only thing I ever had to fix was a transmission mount, which was easy. I imagine changing plugs and other things would have been hard to do.

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

Hey Ed 63 years young. Lee.

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

we have had several of these era cars... the stock version for the street is a royal pain to work on.. as far as being in race trim...its a breeze. and in superstock trim with a big block its a dream to work on.

Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

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Originally Posted by Lee Valentine (Post 186385)

Hey Ed 63 years young. Lee.

I wish I was 63 again. Arthritis was not nearly as bad back then. :D