New Member 1996 Riv with nitrous

mrod7510 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:59:13 GMT

Hello, I know wires hanging out, I took these photos of my car before my Unit was complete but the car was clean so. The Nitrous is hooked up and all sexy now runs awsome. My mods include the simple cheezy ones like 180 t-stat, 104 Autolites, FWI 4 inch with 6 inch K&N, then 3.4 pulley which i should of went 3.25 because the car is pig rich at 10.40 air fuel, spraying 75 HP with a 117000 miles on the car? one week and two bottles later all is well with my air fuels on the nitrous still rich ...

New Riv owner

Snowdog — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:04:01 GMT

Hello!

My name is Timo, i'm 22 and im from Estonia(a small contrey in europe next to finland and russia )

Found this foorum when i was shearching for information fro riviera.

And found alot of it here. In est where 3 rivs for sell 95 96 and 97.

but decided for 96 cos it had the 179kw(240hp) engine and bege interjor.

btw don't get angry if i have some typing failers ...i'm still lerning;)

anyways.

i own now a Green Riv

the last owner was a russian guy who ident take much care ...

Karma FINALLY posted pics of his Riv (56k death)

Karma — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:26:29 GMT

.. yeah, I know, I'm sorry. Been here so long, and not one picture.

*hangs head in shame*

.. Ill make it up. Honest!

anyway, here are a few exterior shots. Expect some "interesting" mods this comming month as I finally won't be working 64hr work weeks anymore.

^^ (I'm really tall, thats how I took that pic )

Tire Size Question

riviera2454 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:43:03 GMT

Not riv related but I am wondering if I have 285s/75/r15s on my truck was size is it when changed in to like 30x9.5?

CV-Joints?

captshiner — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:34:41 GMT

Alright, first a somewhat sad story. I was on my way back from band practice about two weeks ago. Everything's going fine until I get about 10 North on I-75. I start feeling a vibration and it's getting worse. I'm thinking it's my tire so I pull over to the right lane and turn on my 4-ways so I could change it and get home. I get down to about 40mph when the vibration is shaking the living sh*t out of my steering wheel. Then BOOM! my tire flies off. I look to my right while skidding on what i ...

Tensioner pulley bolt

BoattailBob — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:21:20 GMT

I cannot get the bolt (rev thread) off my s/c tensioner pulley. The bolt is stripped and wont accept a torx bit. Im about to drill it out but need to get another bolt like this. Can anyone help me out? Have one lying around? GM will try to sell me the entire assembly. Im not sure how else to get that bolt out. Advice appreciated.

It's the bolt that goes here:

Pictures of Stereo Installs

riviera2454 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:57:02 GMT

Just looking for pictures of peoples stereo installs. Sub and amp installs as well.

got pics of deer slayer! posted after long time loading

rivboy — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:46:34 GMT

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=133112389&albumId=1812347

Low mi '99 Riv

Timbo2Rivs — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:12:22 GMT

Here's my baby, it was owned by an 82 year old lady who took good care of it. I replaced the front struts with KYB GR-2's and added a pair of Magnaflows

MotorVac locations

Jason — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:41:18 GMT

Here is a list of known MotorVac sites. I'll start with Canada.

ALL Canadian Tire

Province� City��. Name��. Phone��. Website

BC Kelowna Winn Automotive 1-877-733-9466 http://www.winnautomotive.com/services.htm

BC Victoria Glanford Esso (250)479-6414 http://glanfordesso.com

BC Richmond Open Road Toyota http://www.openroadcanada.com/dealerships/dealership.cfm?DealershipID=20

BC Langley Hudson Auto 604-533-6698 http://www.lng-biz.com/hudsonautomotive

QC Laval Canadian ...

WINDOW TINT

98riviera98 — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:56:38 GMT

ok so i REALLY want some tint........ i could go professionally BUT....i dont have the money.... im willing to spend 30 bucks or more on tint FOR ME to do it........ how hard is it....... and should i go with the CLING on type OR the adhesive........ ANY INPUT is greatly appreciated.........

Should I replace my OEM thermostat?

AA — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:39:30 GMT

Yes.

Changing the stock thermostat to a 180� unit will help to lower the engine block temperatures because it opens sooner (at a lower temperature), but will not interfere with the ability to heat the car in winter. A 180� unit can be purchased through some auto parts stores or at any of the online vendors dealing 3800 performance parts for around $5.

160� thermostats are also available, but know that there are issues related to the engine running too cool that make the 160� unit a ...

Stuttering sometimes when driving

Shintsu — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:54:02 GMT

Okay, perhaps related to the issue in my other thread but I'm not entirely sure. Today I took an extended trip and put another 60 miles on the Riv today. I had been cruising at about 70-75 mph easily the whole way in TCC lockup. The gas pedal was at the same level it always was and randomly the car makes a thumping kind of shudder - like there was crap in the fuel. It did it immediately after that again about a second later.

Thinking it may have been crappy gas, I punched it up to 85 and ...

im 16 and i got my first riv! I PAY IT ALL MYSELF

rivboy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:03:32 GMT

love this site and love the cars!! im only 16 but i have a good job and my dads a mechanic. bought my first riviera this summer for $150. its hit 5 deer.both air bags have gone off and both front fenders are bad and the right rear quarter is rusting..motor was locked up with 243,000 miles. everything else on inside of car works awesome. heated seats cd changer tape everything. The air bags are being redone and reset by the factory so that will also be fixed. DOES NOT HAVE SALVAGE TITLE so ...

Running rough, misfires , dies out

oldsman105 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:50:25 GMT

OK ... I have been battling my Riv for over a week. It started last sunday when the car started to misfire. So far I have replaced

Plug wires

Coils

ICM

Fuel ressure regulator

Fuel Pump

Crank senor

Cam sensor

PCM

MAF sensor

Car still runs terrible and misfires. Compression is 145 psi across all cylinder. LTFT are locked at +16.4. Checked all body grounds.

Any ideas?

my chrome riviera nice aint it

ericde — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:53:53 GMT

Diary of a Dying Transmission

AA — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:13:26 GMT

I've been getting P0741 codes like crazy over the past few days. It means the TCC is sticking and will not engage. Sometimes it works, today it wouldn't engage at all. Transmission works fine otherwise, but fuel economy won't be as good. Long trips will be limited, as trans temps are now higher than normal during cruise(but thank goodness for winter!). I used the PowrTuner to program the SES to stay off for this code, so I can drive with the light off. This way I'll know if the light comes on ...

happy birthday to me and here's a tuner

turtleman — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:34:57 GMT

Today will be among the lamest 21st birthdays in history since all I'm doing is homework and then going to school 6-10 tonight and then I'm going to party/do homework for my class tomorrow morning

On top of that, my great Aunt passed and we are going to be going to her funeral in MN instead of having an outting with many honeys. We are still doing that later though - it's just being postponed.

On a brighter note, I just ordered an HP tuner from intense and paid every penny ...

sun roof problem/question.......

rivboy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:17:15 GMT

1996 rivi.... some people i talked to said the sun roof only tilts up and others have told me thats a lie it should go all the way back. from looking at it i belive it should go back too. but when i mess with the switch it will only tilt the back of it up... whats the problem?? does it rlly only tilt up or is their wire problems possibly or a problem with the motor and tracks or what? any help appreciated.

water pump

Sag — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:37:12 GMT

on the wather pump on a serie one the last bolt is hidden behind a hudge bracket after removing the alternator,the powersteering,and most of my patience i can't seem to get rid of this bracket is anyone have a sheme or knowledge to help me tanks.

My Adriatic blue, dual pinstriped, 1995 Riviera, named Alex!

IBx1 — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:25:39 GMT

I fell in love with this car the first time I saw it, and now I really appreciate that crease that runs from the headlights back, and I'm having a blast taking pics of it with my Kodak V-610! Since it's my first car, and an excellent one at that, I don't plan on racing it or messing around with the engine, so don't expect me to show up in those forums. Instead, I'm gonna shine it up 'till you can see your face in the VINYL! My mods on this car are two Infinity Reference 9623i's in the back and ...

Here is my ride...Update 9/17/08

ewolfe0050 — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:18:05 GMT

Please don't give me too much grief about the quality of the photos, I just bought a camera and havn't been able to fool around with it much. And I know...the car is dirty. I swear it gets washed every 3 days but Indianapolis in infatuated with road construction progects so everything has a film of dust on it almost immediately. Next time I have the wheels off, I will take photos of my brake and suspension setup. It should be mid month when I go with the Air Ride setup in the rear.

Blow Off Valve

texasfan010 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:59:08 GMT

can you put a Blow off valve on a supercharged car? if so, where would it go? the intake?thanks

Stuck window

Jack the R — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:20:32 GMT

Oh bother. So how do I troubleshoot this biyatch?

New member, cleaned riviera

millerje18 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:06:04 GMT

hey im 18 and just bought my 95 riv, last summer. I keep pushin my car to top speeds and now have a small engine prob, but im getting it fixed. The fun part about having a nice car is that people aaalllwwwwaayyysss try to race me. And since im competitive i usually win. Yes, i have gotten smoked before by a fuckin Audi, I could just see him in my rear speeding so i push on the gas and this guy just zooms past me. i dont have road rage but, my soul has never been on fire more than that moment. ...

new here take a look at my car what yall think??

2toneRivi — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:04:24 GMT

help me pick a new head unit and speakers please!

deekster_caddy — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:19:51 GMT

I'm ready to replace the busted stereo in my '98. My requirements:

Double-din (not absolutely but I hate the empty space)

External audio input (1/8 jack on front is best but RCAs in back is okay)

Somewhat cool

Not too expensive

Remote (integrate with PAC/SWIX and strg wheel cntrls)

Also, I like the idea of the speakers AA listed a few threads back... I don't really want to add an amp/sub, but it's good to have some decent kick coming out of the back. Front/Rear speakers, ...

Transmission - Shifting Problems

jamie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:24:49 GMT

I wish my riv' shifted like you guys say it should. But I'm quite certain that it does stay in the gears it claims to be in based on super-enforced slow speeds and high rpm's.

Unfortunately, it doesn't hit OD at all when the engine light is on. Now when the light goes out, the car doesn't coast, always, it will work normally w/OD and cruise until I come to the stop. It is when I stop that I have to rev' for the engine light to get back in gear.

From 1-2 gears there is no change, from ...

Next mod...

TonySmooth89 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:56:07 GMT

I'm contemplating a few different things to do for mods.

I'll create a poll. I've weighed out some of the costs/benefits but i'd like some additional input.

But here are my ideas so far.

1- Stage 1 TB-

Pros: relatively low cost , easy installation ZZP claims .2 in the 1/4 and 2mph traps , respected member on regalgs.org had similar results , so i don't doubt the claim so much. And probably more blower whine. Looks stock.

Cons: not a huge gain in power , sort of overpriced ...

? about the Black box

gliderguy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:50:02 GMT

What is the little black box in the back of the engine on top of the motor? It has a vaccum hose going to it...

Thanx all, Lance

Difficulty starting the first time

Shintsu — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:40:44 GMT

Lately, when I go to start the Riv after it's been sitting overnight it doesn't like to start so easily. I always used to be able to turn the key over for a half a second or so and let off and it'd start like a charm. Now I hold it over for about two seconds and it starts to catch then stops. Then I hold it over more and it starts and then runs fine.

It only seems to occur after the car has been sitting overnight or for a long time. When I come back to the car after school it fires right ...

Hey Everybody!

Timbo2Rivs — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:21:53 GMT

Thanks for running a great forum. I am kind of new to Rivieras, having bought my first one a little over a year ago, a '64 with factory dual quads and lots of options. I joined the ROA (#11625) and have learned a lot about it and all years of Rivs. At first I didn't pay much attention to the 9th gen. Rivs but was interested in the Supercharged script on the trunk lid. About a month ago I saw an add on craigslist.com about a 1999 Brt. Wht. Diamond Met. with 29,000mi. on it! The add had just been ...

Ported blower? Gen V?

RhinoFLA — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:50:50 GMT

i've seen others make a reference to it, can anyone explain it?

Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill

SpaceBar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:25:38 GMT

I customized the grill out today What do you guys think?

The camera was dying so the pictures came out blurry I'll take some more after its charged up. Heres the pictures:

Countdown to Montana

Rickw — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:41:13 GMT

Hey chicken,

Could you post a countown to how many days left before moving to Montana.

I an easily confused!!!

My 1998 SC Rivera

AA — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:38:29 GMT

Enjoy!

See my cardomain site for more images.

battery for the key fob??

turtleman — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:58:14 GMT

I just uninstalled the viper system that was put into my car before I got it finally and so I am back to using my factory key fob (1997). What size battery is supposed to be in there?

Aftermarket Chrome Rims... How are yours holding up?

No-Lift — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:45:53 GMT

I'm thinking about buying some aftermarket chrome rims. I was wondering how peoples aftermarket rims were holding up especially if you live in the NE where there is snow and salt. I don't want to put them on and have them look bad after only one winter.

I'm thinking about these because they look something like the factory wheels with some extra flair plus they hide the brakes because I don't plan on doing any bling under there. 17's should get rid of a little of the tire sidewall but still ...

The Buick Youve all been dying to see!

vendetta — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:58:13 GMT

Here it is....

Just took it out of storing and sprayed it down really good (no wax or polish)

155k miles on it.... payed 750$ for it.

boring interior:

Coolant Leak on drivers side tank.... looks like I better find a good used radiator!

And now for the new intake that I made up today. I used all spare old parts that I had laying around. It really makes the car sound cool too....

Dont mind all of the dirtyness, ...

Write-Up: Lower Intake Manifold change on a '95

Karma — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:39:41 GMT

so, anyone whos been looking at my showroom thread will know that I'm hoping to do a compleate LIM change during the week of oct 20th. The new LIM will be a non-walled one from a 93sc'ed car. As the date has been getting closer, I've realized that I was missing new injector o-rings. Now I'm wondering what else I might be missing. I would like to do an entire write up after I've done this with lots of pictures, so I want things to be set up to go as smoothly as possible. I was wondering what ...

Alternator pigtail question

mdhall1 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:25:31 GMT

The clip on the alt connection has been broke since I bought the car. I ordered a new one from Rock Auto. The new plug fits perfect but it has two 18 gauge wires and one 12 gauge wire. My current plug only has a green and red wire (old plug 2 wires new plug 3 wires)

My riv doesn't have the original motor but it is a series one 3.8L I believe it did come from another riv but not sure.

should I look for a third wire hidden away some where or is two normal??

http://info.rockauto.com/SMP/SMPDetail3.html?S552.html

Here ...

My 1997 White Riviera

riviera2454 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:29:58 GMT

Here are some pictures of white 97 riviera let me know what you think.

very high bass songs

palermocorey90 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:15:26 GMT

im looking for a song list of songs with very deep hard hitting lows. im putting my 15s in the mitsu so. i want some hard hitters

badges

Supercharged — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:59:50 GMT

there was supercharged badges on someones riv here

it was big font, i swear they put those on some other sc 3800 car

anyone know which one im talking about

The Ohio Gang

racinfan — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:48:41 GMT

How many people exactly do we have from the Buckeye state? I think there is at least 5.

Columbus seems like a good place to have "The First Annual RivPerformance.com Meet." Nice and central for our northeast/midwest members.

O - H -!

Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace

Jack the R — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:56:19 GMT

I got a STB to fab for the rear today. Before going any further I'd like to give a big WTF!! to GM Parts Direct for charging me $10 shipping and handling and not bothering to put my STB in a BOX.

Now that that's out of the way . . .

Session 1 -

After pulling the plugs that give access to the top of the shock mounts, remove this piece of carpetting from behind the seat. This will let you fold the side carpetting down low enough that it won't get in the ...

do i have the standard or heavy duty transmission?

97rivsc — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:10:37 GMT

I have a 97 riviera and i don't know whether or not it has the heavy duty tranny or the standard one. please someone help with how i can find out.

has anyone ever used a methanol kit in there riv

ericde — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:48:47 GMT

i heard that methanol can make 60-80 hp is this good for the engine

Pics of my riv

TonySmooth89 — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:22:13 GMT

Its nothing spectacular yet...needs rims... i'm thinking a chrome 17" 6 split spoke rims.

Stock:

Now:

Blower Riv's wax job

Blower Riv — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Keepin it clean, I can make the pics bigger for anyone.