08-10-2011, 05:00 PM
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i speed up for corners
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ya i have a maroon car also.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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08-22-2011, 07:19 PM
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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
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Aleromod Showcase Video
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09-11-2011, 08:32 PM
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just call me "Doc"
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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09-11-2011, 09:50 PM
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Looks good. What did you use to clean it?
I was thinking of doing mine black but I can't bring myself to spend the money to get a new gasket to replace the old one just to paint it.
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2003 Alero 2.2 Ecotec Auto - Cosmo intake - cleared/painted headlights
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09-11-2011, 11:23 PM
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I used a steel brush drill bit. The larger sized ones. But i used the same gasket. I researched this mod for over a week and a lot of people have used the gasket like 4x again. Its a pretty durable gasket. As long as you dont break it when you are prying the valve cover off, then you can deff use it again (provided it was in a good shape already) Just make sure when u are putting it back on, put some motor oil on ur finger and run it all along the gasket.
Cheap mod. Only like $7 for the paint.
(the tools needed I already had)
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just call me "Doc"
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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12-26-2011, 01:40 AM
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Is it just pull the bolts around it to get it off? Iv been wanting to get mine painted but wasn't sure what all was involved in taking it off.
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2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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12-26-2011, 05:31 AM
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i think i used this thread
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...29034&t=329034
I had a steel brush that I used to take basically polish it
I had a handy dremel to reach the small parts.
then i used red engine enamel iirc. (you could use other stuff for better turnout like powder coat it)
but its real simple, just take your time when letting it dry.
Also, be careful when you put it on so that you dont get any chips in it.
When I was putting it back on i was kind of anal about torque-ing it to the correct ft/lb but I was told that it was just a valve cover and that just hand tighted plus a quarter of a turn will be fine
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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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12-26-2011, 10:42 AM
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Perfect link! Thanks, and I found the vid. Thanks.
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3rd alero- 02 GX 2.2 5sp coupe. drove for 3 years 55,000 miles. Sold for a kids first car, and missed
01 Intrigue GX
2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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02-21-2012, 12:00 PM
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Just curious how much hp im running right now with my current mods?
Any idea?
Intake, Pacesetter Headers, Magnaflow High Flow Cat, pacesetter dual exhaust
not tuned
Stock is 140hp
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just call me "Doc"
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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02-21-2012, 12:38 PM
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intake +5
header +7
cat +2
catback +10
140 +24 = ?? ((hint~164)
your probably only seeing 135-145 to the wheels if your lucky.
get HPtuners and tune it, then (if HPT calculates it) figure your HP. there are multiple applications for laptops you can download that connect by usb to your obd2 that can read your hp levels and such. i had it done on my old saab and it was supposedly putting out 190hp
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02-21-2012, 01:13 PM
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i speed up for corners
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I am pretty sure 140 is the brake hp subtract 15% and that will be ur wheel hp the v6 may say 170 hp but it is really 140-150 horsepower to the wheels. get a supercharger then u will notice a big hp gain ya u are lucky to have 145hp.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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02-21-2012, 05:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spc2125
Just curious how much hp im running right now with my current mods?
Any idea?
Intake, Pacesetter Headers, Magnaflow High Flow Cat, pacesetter dual exhaust
not tuned
Stock is 140hp
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im telling ya, pipe your intake like mine, eliminating that black box right onto of the throttle body makes a world of difference.
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3rd alero- 02 GX 2.2 5sp coupe. drove for 3 years 55,000 miles. Sold for a kids first car, and missed
01 Intrigue GX
2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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02-21-2012, 06:11 PM
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Needs Lowa!!
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02-21-2012, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
Needs Lowa!!
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waiting for the spring, then ordering H&Rs
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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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02-21-2012, 08:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa Rad17
im telling ya, pipe your intake like mine, eliminating that black box right onto of the throttle body makes a world of difference.
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haha,
i did that awhile ago...
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35330
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just call me "Doc"
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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02-21-2012, 09:00 PM
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i speed up for corners
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waiting for the spring, then ordering H&Rs
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but when u get the springs u will need new struts.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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11-12-2012, 12:27 AM
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How do you have 55watt In a stock headlight
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11-12-2012, 08:54 AM
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The headlight isnt what the 55w melts it is only a problem with the fogs...a lot of people have55w hids some on stock harness some on adapter harness just depends on what luck they have
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11-12-2012, 01:06 PM
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they are fine in the headlights. its purtting the 55w in a fog light that causes problems with to much heat.
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3rd alero- 02 GX 2.2 5sp coupe. drove for 3 years 55,000 miles. Sold for a kids first car, and missed
01 Intrigue GX
2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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11-12-2012, 01:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackthunder99
How do you have 55watt In a stock headlight
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You want them? I still got them...
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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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