Cascade Crew

Xophertony · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:53 pm Post subject: 1986 2.8L firebird.

well, you all know about my car... but just in case.

1986 MPFI 2.8L (LB8) firebird.

features/options:
white in color (repaint, but always white)
locking t-tops
2.8L v6 engine
manual 5speed tranny
manual windows
manual door locks
electric hatch pulldown WORKS
electric hatch release (i added)
rear locking storage lid (covers well, i added)
black interior with grey accents (along middle of seats, on part of doorpannels, FACTORY)
badgless, completly.
34MM/24MM sway bar combo
split fold down rear seat
map packets on backs of seats
3.23 rear end
aluminum rear brake drums (i added)

Pro's :
rebuilt @ about 110K has 150K now.
near complete suspension/steering rebuild 1 year ago. including springs front and rear, sway bar endlinks, all bushings EXCEPT sway bar bushings (poly/red) all ball joints, tie rods(complete) center link, idler arm.
frame is right, had "paceway frame and axel" make it right, to the tune of $400.
4th gen center console
140MPH cluster (swaped circuitry and face, maintaned original speedo equipment)
Cold Air Intake with lower air scoop that is closable during wet weather.
Evap canister deleted
no AC from factory. has "ram air" passanger compartment venting
headliner in ok shape, recovered last year..poorly.
wired for amplifier in rear
near full tuneup recently. replaced cap/rotor/plugs/wires(10.4MM!)/has heat boots/coil (53KVolt)
new MAF with 1yr gurantee
new rear hatch struts with "lifetime" guarantee @napa
new hood struts, no recipt, so no guarantee
new ttop seals
new wheel bearings
new brake pads
new shoes and ALL rear brake hardware besides the pistons
new drivers side door hinge (top/bottom) from www.top-downsollutions.com the DELUX greasable one. that door does not hang!
new TPS.
cruise control delete
4thgen washer bottle conversion
nothing running off of plennum vaccume except brakes
re-sealed rear deck lid. has not leaked yet.

cons:
t-tops leak... not bad. verry minor leak on passanger side. i believe the drvers side to be leak free now.. UPDATE. for sure no leak on driver side!!!
needs new shocks soon.
lowered by 1 1/4" in front. wish i had not done.
painted with "onestage" paint. meaning the clearcote is in the paint.
has mild header leak, i can hear it(makes car sound bad ass), i just can't get at it to fix it...
rear locking deck lid has tan carpet Rolling Eyes

could use a new clutch i think. it slipped on me once during that realy hot weak during the summer... seems fine now... but ya never know.
wiper delay does not work, wipers do, just only in the off/slow/fast capacity.
the passanger door lock does not match my keys Confused

was replaced by prior owner and never re-keyed.

UPDATE: price now 1,000. a friend is going to give me 950 in a few weeks, i am entertaining better offers
the car has also just been proffesionaly detailed, and just passed a voulontary DEQ inspection (i have the little paper). it has a trip permit good until 03-24-06. laaast chaaaaance

Very Happy

EDIT* pics

chevymad · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:54 pm Post subject:

There's alot of parts there for the $$. Too bad its a 2.8. BTW WS6 is 36mm front bar. Maybe thats a typo though.

Xophertony · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:22 pm Post subject:

you are correct. ws6= 36MM. now i am having trouble remembering if it has 34MM or 36MM..... i think it is 34. i'll double check.

and as far as being "only a 2.8" it'll give an auto 5.0 a run for it's money! it won't win, but it will hold it's own. you would be impressed (i think) Cool

chevymad · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject:

Hehe! Well, we've had a few 2.8 maro's running around.. anybody else think Slinky was impressive? Go mustang sally!!

This is my current project, check it out.

http://cascadecrew.org/misc/454short.wmv

Next project after that is poncho powered. Bought a 74 formula from a crewbie. I hope to make that 454 look like a toy.

Xophertony · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:02 pm Post subject:

omfg.....

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:05 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:09 am Post subject:

Yeah, not that we've all ran out of money and upgraded our combos about as far as they can go, B is going to own us all like slaves.

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject:

HI-OOHH!!!! little racey with that comment. Shocked

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:35 pm Post subject:

Sellmanb · Member Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR

Dont worry about Tony, being "owned" is a sore subject for him since Al Pacino played in Scarface, to represent his family Razz

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject:

i meant slavery racey not Racialy racey (racey = over the top or vulger)

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:28 am Post subject:

My 2.8L < Brandon's 454

Owned!

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chevymad · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:41 am Post subject:

I think that things in race weight right now too. Course a steering column and master cylinder might be nice.

Xophertony · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:30 pm Post subject:

my appartment complex says i am "not allowed to store unused vehicles on the property" nazzis....

anyway. price changed to 1,000 OBO. no reasonable ammount of money refuesed. i need this gone. runs and drives great. has no plates. come take it.

Xophertony · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject:

updated again. this is back to it's condition of:
"one of the nicest v6 firebirds i have seen in a while" - everyone with eyes.

it was just proffessionaly detailed at APEX auto detailing in beaverton. good people. all the mold was removed with some chemicals and the whole car looks new. they even polished my battery. engine bay us gorgeouse. as soon as the sun comes up tomorow i am taking pictures... its insane. i never knew PVC would shine Shocked

LB985IROC · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:32 pm Post subject:

damn wish i ahd cash id buy it so i can have another car lol mine keeps breaking

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1986 2.8L firebird.

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:06 pm Post subject:

guess which one i ment Very Happy

fixed

Xophertony · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:41 pm Post subject:

SOLD!

my freind dustin finally came and looked at the car (well actualy his ex-girlfriend and her uncle came and looked at the car) and a deal was made. 1K. yay (i get my money/he gets the tittle on tuesday). that covers my exhaust system expenses on the GTA and leaves me with enough dough to purchase SFCs. but not enough to have em put on Rolling Eyes

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:15 pm Post subject:

Congradulations Tony!