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Old 05-05-2010, 07:16 PM   #1
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Default Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

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set up as a stocker not bad, as a street car they suck
Ditto!

With the excess stuff removed it's much easier to work on. Tranny is easy with the exception of one bolt. I can swap a tranny (auto) in about 30 minutes by myself. Motor swap takes about 1:30-2:00 by myself. Also some headers are worse than other for getting to the spark plugs.
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Old 05-06-2010, 01:41 AM   #2
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Default Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

Our car isn't that bad to work on, but then again I am missing 2 cylinders!

I actually take out the bellhousing bolts from the top.
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Old 05-06-2010, 06:55 AM   #3
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Motors are really tucked back into the firewall......a challenge, but they still make a great racecar. The late model GTO's w/LS motors are a pleasure to work on compared to the 4th gen Camaros and Firebirds....WJ
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Old 05-06-2010, 07:26 AM   #4
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Default Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

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..........
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Old 05-06-2010, 08:17 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 05-06-2010, 08:36 AM   #6
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I am gonna look at some at bristol (if any show, there are only 2 stockers entered, and 0 super stockers for bristol) LOL
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Just finishing a 97 Firebird LT-1, dosen,t seem all that bad to work on.
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Old 05-06-2010, 07:27 AM   #8
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Default Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on?

As a street car, as much as I love it, my 98 Firebird 3800 V6 sucks to work on.
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Old 05-06-2010, 08:03 AM   #9
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I have been thinking of selling my other car and fixing one.. I like the newer body style better than the old but man the 82-92 are a breeze to work on.. I know where a camaro is for FREE, its been hit in the right front but can be fixed.
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