Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on? - Page 2

Ed Wright · 05-06-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

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.

FLEMING · 05-06-2010, 08:36 AM

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

Lee Valentine · 05-06-2010, 04:43 PM

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

Ed Wright · 05-08-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

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

You must be young.

Mike Carr · 05-08-2010, 10:56 AM

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.

Lee Valentine · 05-08-2010, 05:18 PM

Hey Ed 63 years young. Lee.

sscrewcheif · 05-09-2010, 11:10 AM

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.

Ed Wright · 05-10-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

Hey Ed 63 years young. Lee.

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

05-06-2010, 08:36 AM	#12
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Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	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. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

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Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	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. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

05-08-2010, 05:18 PM	#16
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Just how hard are the newer camaro/firebirds to work on? Hey Ed 63 years young. Lee. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

05-09-2010, 11:10 AM	#17
sscrewcheif Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: southern california Posts: 83 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. __________________ Big wheelies are for show!! Go fast or go home!!!