Any real mechanics in the house?

R3DLT1 · 09-12-2016, 06:04 PM

Who here actually works on their own vehicle? I change my own oil doesn't apply here. I'm talkg about who here does cam swaps and installs full exhuast. The people that are not afraid to get their hands dirty

irmb · 09-12-2016, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R3DLT1

Who here actually works on their own vehicle? I change my own oil doesn't apply here. I'm talkg about who here does cam swaps and installs full exhuast. The people that are not afraid to get their hands dirty

not a real mechanic - but I've run my own brake lines, rebuilt bearings, replaced rotors and calipers and bleed my brakes, installed dizzy's and done my own timing.

Rebuilt and customized carburetors, and fixed electrical problems. installed radiators, water pumps, fuel pumps and etc.

did all the bushings on my wifes volvo - plus sway bars, panhard rods and such.

Basically I can do the basics.

BlackbeastSS2 · 09-12-2016, 06:48 PM

I have deleted my cats by myself, changed my PCM on my current 2016 Camaro. I have done head changes before, headers, and did a cam on a 350 Chevy but needed a friend to make sure it was zeroed in dead centered. I am trying to see what mods are next for me. Would love to get a portable lift of some sort. Jack stands are boring. My first car was a 70,5 Camaro In 1977, took it all apart.

1slowssm6 · 09-12-2016, 06:55 PM

ive done cam swaps in two 4th gens,trans swaps,done 3 gear swaps,i guess im a mechanic lol engine pulls,oil changes etc etc

IH8WNTR · 09-12-2016, 06:59 PM

Back in the day when I had more time and little money, I did my own stuff. Now unless it's really simple and not very time consuming, I'll just pay to get it done.

cellsafemode · 09-12-2016, 07:12 PM

Portable lift. soooo tempting.

I had a third gen camaro and a 4th. So all kinds of stuff outside of internal engine/trans work and welding.

It's difficult when you dont have your own home and have to rent an apartment. Gotta get lucky and land one with a private garage (like i currently do) or you're SoL.

Gearslammer · 09-12-2016, 07:19 PM

I have yanked and rebuilt many Z28s along with Boss 302 and 427 Fords. Recently did my 97 Z28 Camaro front end since I wanted it done right. Moving toward choosing which scope to use for electronic diagnosis. Probably would use Oscium with my iPad after years of laptop software. Recently did another Ford Toploader. Nothing scares me anymore.

Hyper16 · 09-12-2016, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IH8WNTR

Back in the day when I had more time and little money, I did my own stuff. Now unless it's really simple and not very time consuming, I'll just pay to get it done.

+1

I installed a catch can and CAI. Minor exterior mods. Will do basic electrical and stereo installs/repairs. Anything beyond that, call an expert.

Back in the day, we actually put a piece of plywood up against my 69 Z28 to cut down on the wind while we changed the clutch. In a back alley, car up on jack stands, in January.

JLSuperfly · 09-12-2016, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IH8WNTR

Back in the day when I had more time and little money, I did my own stuff. Now unless it's really simple and not very time consuming, I'll just pay to get it done.

Same here. Back in my VTEC days, I did all the mods and maintenance in my Integra GSR. Now that I am older (42) and make more money but with less time (now with family), I just pay to get the work done.

Android42019 · 09-12-2016, 09:25 PM

Have not ventured too far into the engine aspect but I can change my own breaks, oil, shocks/struts, control arms etc.

if only I had a scrap engine to work with(and a place the wife won't yell at me for taking it apart lmao).

grnflash · 09-12-2016, 09:27 PM

Very little I *haven't* done, but as a couple of the other posters alluded, the economics come into it at some point. Doing hard-core mods makes a lot more sense on an older car, off warranty. Hard to justify on my 10 month old SS... for the amount "invested", might as well trade for a 1LE or a ZL1, instead. That said, I get the itch pretty bad reading the tech threads, sometimes.

LibertyHill · 09-12-2016, 09:37 PM

I restore cars in my shop part-time. Did all my mods on my lift. Fix neighbors cars. Love it.

JD 50th · 09-12-2016, 10:17 PM

I am not a mechanic by any means but I can take 350 apart and rebuild but when it comes to the newer stuff I take it to a professional

Com69 · 09-12-2016, 10:30 PM

I've never been a sit in the house while the men work on cars type of girl. I can, and have, done motor swaps, tranny swaps, exhausts, rebuilds, etc.. Did an engine swap on an 06 Jeep a couple weeks ago, wasn't the exact same, but I made it work. We own a body shop, but we do all mechanical work also. Taught my 16 yr old son how to change pads and rotors last week on his car.

My boys tell me all the time about the reactions they get when they say "Let me ask my mom", when someone has car trouble. My husband can do it all better and faster, but he's usually dealing with customers these days(I'm not good with customers, I tend to say shit like "Wtf do you mean you didn't NOTICE your headlight fell out, are you retarded?), so they come to me.

09-12-2016, 06:04 PM	#1
R3DLT1 Toyota Tech Drives: 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 465	Any real mechanics in the house? Who here actually works on their own vehicle? I change my own oil doesn't apply here. I'm talkg about who here does cam swaps and installs full exhuast. The people that are not afraid to get their hands dirty __________________ 2016 Camaro SS A8 Roto-Fab CAI: Drag set up 11.9 @116 Sold 95 Camaro Z28 Cam:Bolt ons: 12.3 @114 Sold 2013 Chevy Crzue LTX

09-12-2016, 06:48 PM	#3
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	I have deleted my cats by myself, changed my PCM on my current 2016 Camaro. I have done head changes before, headers, and did a cam on a 350 Chevy but needed a friend to make sure it was zeroed in dead centered. I am trying to see what mods are next for me. Would love to get a portable lift of some sort. Jack stands are boring. My first car was a 70,5 Camaro In 1977, took it all apart. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver Last edited by BlackbeastSS2; 12-11-2017 at 01:20 PM.

09-12-2016, 06:55 PM	#4
1slowssm6 Drives: 2016 1ss m6 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: roxboro,nc Posts: 197	ive done cam swaps in two 4th gens,trans swaps,done 3 gear swaps,i guess im a mechanic lol engine pulls,oil changes etc etc __________________ 2016 camaro 1ss,m6-npp,tsp longtubes,no cats,e85,tuned by rpm motorsports(451hp/467tq), 17"race stars drag pack,bmr upper and lower trailing arms,bmr upper control arms,bmr front cradle brace,gforce outlaw axles/driveshaft,lnf 2step. Best 1/4 mile of 11.2@122mph

09-12-2016, 09:25 PM	#10
Android42019 The Black Emerald Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 781 View My Garage	Have not ventured too far into the engine aspect but I can change my own breaks, oil, shocks/struts, control arms etc. if only I had a scrap engine to work with(and a place the wife won't yell at me for taking it apart lmao). __________________

09-12-2016, 09:27 PM	#11
grnflash Drives: Hard Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 83	Very little I haven't done, but as a couple of the other posters alluded, the economics come into it at some point. Doing hard-core mods makes a lot more sense on an older car, off warranty. Hard to justify on my 10 month old SS... for the amount "invested", might as well trade for a 1LE or a ZL1, instead. That said, I get the itch pretty bad reading the tech threads, sometimes. __________________ '16 2SS, 6MT, MRC, NPP, sways, square 285's—and an ear-to-ear grin!

09-12-2016, 06:59 PM	#5
IH8WNTR Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 255	Back in the day when I had more time and little money, I did my own stuff. Now unless it's really simple and not very time consuming, I'll just pay to get it done.

09-12-2016, 07:12 PM	#6
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	Portable lift. soooo tempting. I had a third gen camaro and a 4th. So all kinds of stuff outside of internal engine/trans work and welding. It's difficult when you dont have your own home and have to rent an apartment. Gotta get lucky and land one with a private garage (like i currently do) or you're SoL.

09-12-2016, 07:19 PM	#7
Gearslammer Drives: Z28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sacramento Posts: 75	I have yanked and rebuilt many Z28s along with Boss 302 and 427 Fords. Recently did my 97 Z28 Camaro front end since I wanted it done right. Moving toward choosing which scope to use for electronic diagnosis. Probably would use Oscium with my iPad after years of laptop software. Recently did another Ford Toploader. Nothing scares me anymore.

09-12-2016, 09:37 PM	#12
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	I restore cars in my shop part-time. Did all my mods on my lift. Fix neighbors cars. Love it. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

09-12-2016, 10:17 PM	#13
JD 50th Drives: 50th anniversary camaro 2ss Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 37	I am not a mechanic by any means but I can take 350 apart and rebuild but when it comes to the newer stuff I take it to a professional

09-12-2016, 10:30 PM	#14
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	I've never been a sit in the house while the men work on cars type of girl. I can, and have, done motor swaps, tranny swaps, exhausts, rebuilds, etc.. Did an engine swap on an 06 Jeep a couple weeks ago, wasn't the exact same, but I made it work. We own a body shop, but we do all mechanical work also. Taught my 16 yr old son how to change pads and rotors last week on his car. My boys tell me all the time about the reactions they get when they say "Let me ask my mom", when someone has car trouble. My husband can do it all better and faster, but he's usually dealing with customers these days(I'm not good with customers, I tend to say shit like "Wtf do you mean you didn't NOTICE your headlight fell out, are you retarded?), so they come to me.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password