My $500 Alero - Page 3

Malibu369258 · 08-28-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thewolf

Here's a even better link: http://d-tips.com/General/Articles/a...sket/art10.art

I can probably do it for around 300 dollars but I'm afraid that I might screw up the pushrods.

As long as you have time on your hands and somewhat mechanically inclined, you'll be fine... you can get paranoid about it and label every single piece you disconnect or remove... and even take pictures.

It's a great learning experience for sure though!

BTW great looking car for the price.

Thewolf · 08-28-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibu369258

As long as you have time on your hands and somewhat mechanically inclined, you'll be fine... you can get paranoid about it and label every single piece you disconnect or remove... and even take pictures.

It's a great learning experience for sure though!

BTW great looking car for the price.

I can do it myself if I want, but there's one problem...I don't think that they sell the metal LIM gasket in Canada. Only the plastic ones. I've heard that autozone in the states sells the metal gasket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billytheman1188

you might have just inspired me to do that in the future....im gonna get the stock rims chromed!

To me the polished alero rims looks chromed to me, that's why I said that it was chromed and not polished. It'll be pretty cool to see the alero rims chromed, probably the first to do that.

Rexter9x · 08-29-2010, 01:09 PM

You can get the metal lim gaskets here in ontario. They should be fairly easy to find too

cherrington17 · 08-29-2010, 01:32 PM

you just need the felpro part number. I'm sure that number doesn't change, internationally.

and for the pushrods. take them out, and lay them on something soft (large rag, newspaper..etc. in the exact order you removed them. then reassemble the exact same way.

I had a friend help, who had more engine experience then me, but then when i saw how... i was embarassed i didn't do it myself.(he was there for mostly just pushrod help, i did damn near everything else myself) Took one full day...and i'm VERY green with engines.

Thewolf · 08-30-2010, 02:19 PM

I'll probably do it myself then. I'll have to get a torque wrench first though. But does that metal gasket come with the gasket alone or does it come with the complete kit?

Ttop191 · 08-30-2010, 02:26 PM

http://wot-tech.com/shop/all/1996-20.../prod_118.html

Thewolf · 08-30-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ttop191

http://wot-tech.com/shop/all/1996-20.../prod_118.html

Thanks for all the help.

Ttop191 · 08-30-2010, 03:46 PM

no problem, I'm sure Ben would be willing to give you a few tips as well

billytheman1188 · 08-30-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thewolf

probably the first to do that.

Yup

Along with the pacesetter exhaust on a 3400...hehe. BTW if your in the market for an exhaust and want something that will last and works best for you....go with a 2.25in pipe and dont go pacesetter....it will rot out in a year and a half...lol. it sounds good, worked good...only thing is it was a 2.5in which you dont really need unless you plan on building your motor....so....your options are....custom exhaust, borla(most expensive) or pacesetter (which you will have to replace in a year and a half....)...i have the borla now...sounds good...especially after its broken in

Good luck! Happy modding

kwhauck · 08-30-2010, 05:49 PM

don't be a kitten, go with 2.5 or go home...

Thewolf · 08-30-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billytheman1188

Yup

Along with the pacesetter exhaust on a 3400...hehe. BTW if your in the market for an exhaust and want something that will last and works best for you....go with a 2.25in pipe and dont go pacesetter....it will rot out in a year and a half...lol. it sounds good, worked good...only thing is it was a 2.5in which you dont really need unless you plan on building your motor....so....your options are....custom exhaust, borla(most expensive) or pacesetter (which you will have to replace in a year and a half....)...i have the borla now...sounds good...especially after its broken in

Good luck! Happy modding

I am in the market for a exhaust. I want to hear that V6 roar or should I say rasp lol. How much is that Borla exhaust? around 800 dollars? And which one is better a full complete exhaust system with a high-flow cat or just a muffler tip for the sound?

Ttop191 · 08-31-2010, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thewolf

I am in the market for a exhaust. I want to hear that V6 roar or should I say rasp lol. How much is that Borla exhaust? around 800 dollars? And which one is better a full complete exhaust system with a high-flow cat or just a muffler tip for the sound?

go all out full set up

billytheman1188 · 08-31-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ttop191

go all out full set up

x2. borla is stainless steel so it wont rust out like the pacesetter. u can buy the borla for around $800 or just buy a muffler and bring ur car to an exhaust shop near you and have them make an exhaust....dont just do a muffler...1.it wont do shit for you except make the car sound like POO and 2. u will never hear the end of it on here

Thewolf · 08-31-2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billytheman1188

x2. borla is stainless steel so it wont rust out like the pacesetter. u can buy the borla for around $800 or just buy a muffler and bring ur car to an exhaust shop near you and have them make an exhaust....dont just do a muffler...1.it wont do shit for you except make the car sound like POO and 2. u will never hear the end of it on here

There's enough fighting here so might as well do a full complete exhaust. lol

whiterider00 · 09-01-2010, 01:11 AM

i dont see how having just an aftermarket muffler will make the car sound bad. when i first got my alero, i installed a borla muffler, mainly because i couldnt afford the entire exhaust system being redone,and i also planned on getting a header(2.4), and didnt want to have to go to the exhaust place more than once. that was a couple years ago, and ive still got just the muffler (still have more important things to pay for than exhaust), and it sounds quite good. i also did notice a slight performance increase, whether or not it is in my head, i dont know.

Thewolf · 09-01-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiterider00

i dont see how having just an aftermarket muffler will make the car sound bad. when i first got my alero, i installed a borla muffler, mainly because i couldnt afford the entire exhaust system being redone,and i also planned on getting a header(2.4), and didnt want to have to go to the exhaust place more than once. that was a couple years ago, and ive still got just the muffler (still have more important things to pay for than exhaust), and it sounds quite good. i also did notice a slight performance increase, whether or not it is in my head, i dont know.

If I'll spend that much money on a muffler I might as well put some more money and get a full exhaust setup.

JunkProwler · 09-01-2010, 05:51 PM

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/OLDS...00/A-06036U85/

Chrome. I've seen a car with them in real life, but they were the 16" ones with more squarish spokes. Unless she bought them after she got the car, but i doubt it. She didn't even change her oil.

kwhauck · 09-01-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JunkProwler

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/OLDS...00/A-06036U85/

Chrome. I've seen a car with them in real life, but they were the 16" ones with more squarish spokes. Unless she bought them after she got the car, but i doubt it. She didn't even change her oil.

don't be ignorant, they aren't chrome....trust me.....

Thewolf · 09-02-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JunkProwler

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/OLDS...00/A-06036U85/

Chrome. I've seen a car with them in real life, but they were the 16" ones with more squarish spokes. Unless she bought them after she got the car, but i doubt it. She didn't even change her oil.

And who's "She"?

Thewolf · 09-03-2010, 11:28 AM

In details this is exactly what options I have on my Alero, taken from this link: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...l3-options.htm

-P225/50VR16 ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES
(REQ: R7X Sport Pkg)
-CLOTH TRIM
(STD)
-ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC/AUTO TONE CONTROL
-inc: seek-scan, auto-reverse, 6-speaker Dimensional Sound system, digital clock
-16" SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS
(REQ: R7X Sport Pkg)
-remote keyless entry, foglamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob
-inc: P225/50VR16 performance tires, 16" silver aluminum wheels, performance sport suspension system
-PWR 6-WAY DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTER
-GOLD PKG
-inc: front/rear emblems, rear panel lettering