04-10-2013, 02:25 PM
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GX Member
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Location: NY
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I'm new to this forum and I need every advice possible
I have a 2001 oldsmobile alero. It's an great condition. It's a v6 3400 engine. I can't find reason to sell it, cause its still going strong. It's a really good car and every mechanic that sees my engine tells me that my engine it's a really good engine and cleAn. I want to modify so it can last me a very long time but I don't know where to start. Thank you guys for the help if it's possible.
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04-10-2013, 02:54 PM
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3500 DONE!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany, NY
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Originally Posted by Alvarulanda
I have a 2001 oldsmobile alero. It's an great condition. It's a v6 3400 engine. I can't find reason to sell it, cause its still going strong. It's a really good car and every mechanic that sees my engine tells me that my engine it's a really good engine and cleAn. I want to modify so it can last me a very long time but I don't know where to start. Thank you guys for the help if it's possible.
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Welcome to the fam! The 3400's are solid engines they just have a few things that need to be fixed and it's good to go for a while. The lower intake gaskets tend to go on them.....and the headgaskets can be a problem too. As far as mods to start out with.....get an intake first....you will gain some power from that along with better gas mileage. Second thing i would do is add an exhaust....you can buy a pacesetter (cheapest), borla (stainless steel....most expensive) or you can have a muffler shop do a custom one for you. After exhaust....if you want more power.....get some headers.....only thing is installation is a B*TCH....if you can't do it...it will be a pretty big bill from the mechanic. But those 3 mods will get you power and better gas mileage. They're the cheapest mods and typically the ones you start with first. Then you can move on to P&P intake mani's....bigger throttle body....etc.
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04-10-2013, 03:13 PM
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If it has been reliable and you want it to remain that way, I'd advise against modifying it at all.
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04-10-2013, 04:02 PM
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Aleromod Old Fart & Owner
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Welcome to A-mod!
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04-10-2013, 04:06 PM
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GLS member
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Location: Kansas
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welcome to the site...how many miles do you have
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04-10-2013, 04:51 PM
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GX Member
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Location: NY
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Thank you guys for the welcoming me to the site. I have 147000 miles on it. So far I have changed I'm my car mounts and ignitions coils. I was thinking on installing CAI in exhaust system. I wonder how much would that cost me. My car is running great so far. No engine problem so far, just change some pieces like fuel filter and thermostat.
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04-10-2013, 05:55 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Location: lindsay, ontario
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Welcome!!
I agree with Matt ... if it's strong don't touch it... find a cheap one at the junk yard and get an engine stand... strip it down and build it up... then should something happen with your motor you have something built and ready to go with the go fast goodies already in place
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04-10-2013, 05:58 PM
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GLS member
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Location: indy
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welcome. intake will cost 60$ (ebay)
exhaust... that will cost you 200+ depending on what you choose. a shop could do a custom exhaust for maybe 250. pacesetter is 320+ and borla new is 700+
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04-10-2013, 06:11 PM
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GL Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alvarulanda
I have a 2001 oldsmobile alero. It's an great condition. It's a v6 3400 engine. I can't find reason to sell it, cause its still going strong. It's a really good car and every mechanic that sees my engine tells me that my engine it's a really good engine and cleAn. I want to modify so it can last me a very long time but I don't know where to start. Thank you guys for the help if it's possible.
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Where in new york are you ? If your upstate by rochester i can help you out.
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04-10-2013, 06:45 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NY
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Thank you guys again for the fast response. This is my first time joining a forum and so far it's the best cause you guys are fast replyers. I live in Long Island NY valley stream. I'm gonna search eBay for parts. I keep you guys updated with what I do to my alero. Thanks and yes pls let me know shop in NY
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04-10-2013, 06:49 PM
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GLS member
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If you want an exhaust. I have one for ya!
Title says header (those wont fit your car, but everything else will, I believe.
I can also throw in an intake for you.
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36617
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04-10-2013, 07:02 PM
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GX Member
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Location: NY
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Really? For how much would you sell me those parts?
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04-10-2013, 07:37 PM
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GLS member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alvarulanda
Really? For how much would you sell me those parts?
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HID 55W 8000K lowbeam headlights~~Sony Deck~~2 12 in alpine type r subs/ alpine amp
Tinted tail lights~~CAI~~Pacesetter Headers~~ Magnaflow High Flow Cat~~Catback Exhaust System
Check out my alero!
Aleromod Showcase Video
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04-10-2013, 08:20 PM
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For my money, I have four suggestions.
1) Forget a CAI. What you HAVE is a cold air intake already. Just use a good low-restriction high-filtration filter in it. It's not the restriction. If you want the "mmMRRRRRRROAR!" of a CAI, you can get a toned down version by removing the snorkel between the driver's fender and the driver's side inner fender liner.
2) Good oil. I cannot emphasize how much good oil helps these cars. Me? I was running Motorcraft SynthBlend 5W20 in my Malibu (with the sister 3100 motor), and when it died, it was NOT the oil that did it in.
3) Keep it tuned up. That includes plugs, wires, coil packs if necessary, filters, PCV valves, etc.
4) Keep a STRONG eye on pressurized parts, such as the surge tank (passenger side fender, inside the engine bay, where you add coolant.) THAT cracking is what killed my Malibu, alas.
RwP
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04-10-2013, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mfuller
If it has been reliable and you want it to remain that way, I'd advise against modifying it at all.
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i disagree. i mod my eco all day long.. just because you mod doesn't mean its less reliable. just do the smart mods
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04-10-2013, 10:19 PM
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GX Member
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Originally Posted by colonel6632
i disagree. i mod my eco all day long.. just because you mod doesn't mean its less reliable. just do the smart mods |
i agree do it the right way the first time so you don't have to worry about fixing it a second time
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04-10-2013, 10:24 PM
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3500 DONE!
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I don't think it's the mods that hurt the engine i think it's usually the driver....either neglecting it or just beating on it too hard cause you now have that little extra power. I don't beat on mine too bad but it is nice to get on it once in a while.
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2002 3400 & 3500 GL "Ruby"-->R.I.P. 163k. My first car. Put 130k on her.
2000 3500 GLS "Robin"-->Intake,Headers,Exhaust,H&R springs,KYB AGX,Sway bars,Strut bars and more
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04-10-2013, 10:33 PM
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GLS member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RalphP
1) Forget a CAI. What you HAVE is a cold air intake already. Just use a good low-restriction high-filtration filter in it. It's not the restriction. If you want the "mmMRRRRRRROAR!" of a CAI, you can get a toned down version by removing the snorkel between the driver's fender and the driver's side inner fender liner.
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While it is in technical aspects a CAI, it is a very crappy set up of one...all the ripples in the different tubing they use all affect the airflow...plastic is a lot cheaper than metal, however the metal tubing has better flow than the plastic that they use |
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04-11-2013, 02:07 AM
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04-11-2013, 07:46 AM
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i speed up for corners
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