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Fuzzy Amateur
Age : 53 Location : Hickory, NC Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 37 Merit : 0
| Subject: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Thu May 31, 2007 10:18 pm | |
| I just recently bought the ol lady a 1997 Riviera and have gave it a tune up(dumb motor mount designed to prevent simply belt change )and made a CAI Really think that it needs some wheels and window tint than back to some more MODS
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Pearl Riv Enthusiast
Location : Central Florida Joined : 2007-04-12 Post Count : 114 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Thu May 31, 2007 11:35 pm | |
| That's an affirmative to the window tint and wheel idea. | |
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Fuzzy Amateur
Age : 53 Location : Hickory, NC Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 37 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:27 am | |
| I wanted some Torque Thrust II's but the local wheel place here says that they quit making them for front wheel drives:( Welcome to ideas/suggestions? | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:09 pm | |
| Paint looks like its in great condition!
I wouldn't put anything too fancy on a Riv for wheels. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:39 pm | |
| congrats on getting a nice riv! what are your mod plans? and what all did you "tune up"? that term can be kinda vague, depending on which mechanic you speak to _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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Fuzzy Amateur
Age : 53 Location : Hickory, NC Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 37 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:50 pm | |
| I changed the belts,fuel filter,oil&filter,radiator fluid flush added a 160 stat,trans flush and changed the supercharger oil out. Went with some Taylor plugwires and copper plugs gapped @.55. Got an EBAY CAI to replace the factory airbox and paper filter. As far as MODS,been looking on here to try to figure out a game plan. Want a different exhaust maybe just some mufflers. Thinking a pulley change is in the future and really got to do something with the factory computers tune. Is there anyway to get the fans to come on sooner? Like in the old TPI cars you can buy a coolant fan switch and the early LT1 cars u can do a bypass trick in the underhood fuse box to cut them on.
As far as the paint goes I just used the clay bar on it. That really smooths and shines even my clear coat challenged paint on this car.lol
Just some 17's for the buick is all I was looking to do,something along the lines of the Torque Thurst II's. | |
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racinfan Addict
Name : Joe Location : Cleveland, OH Joined : 2007-02-05 Post Count : 567 Merit : 5
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:50 pm | |
| American Racing has something similar to the TTII called "Aero" for FWD cars. | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:49 am | |
| You can have the fans come on sooner if you have someone tune it in the PCM.
I think there was someone on here that put a fan switch in too but that might have been a regal. Maybe they will chime in. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:55 pm | |
| the 96's can run both fans by turning on the a/c or heat _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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Fuzzy Amateur
Age : 53 Location : Hickory, NC Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 37 Merit : 0
| Subject: pics Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:12 pm | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:11 pm | |
| Very shiney. Those headlights look brand new. | |
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97rivman Fanatic
Name : alex Age : 38 Location : Crete,IL Joined : 2007-06-09 Post Count : 484 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:51 pm | |
| its funny to see old stock, and new hotness!!! | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:19 pm | |
| idk rivman, old stock may have you beat if the new hotness doesn't have a sc belt | |
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97rivman Fanatic
Name : alex Age : 38 Location : Crete,IL Joined : 2007-06-09 Post Count : 484 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:37 pm | |
| - RhinoFLA wrote:
- idk rivman, old stock may have you beat if the new hotness doesn't have a sc belt
I just put the belts on last weekend. I had to get a smaller serpentine belt because i had to remove the power steering. | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:23 pm | |
| thats YOUR engine? !!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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97rivman Fanatic
Name : alex Age : 38 Location : Crete,IL Joined : 2007-06-09 Post Count : 484 Merit : 2
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Jason Aficionado
Name : Jason Age : 41 Location : Comox, BC, Canada Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 1378 Merit : 66
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:25 am | |
| hi. Welcome to the forum. I think you should know that the stock riviera's PCM knock retard activation temperature is 158 degrees. If your coolant temp is below 158 F, the engine isn't really monitoring knock. you can read about it here I don't know how cold it gets where you live but it is something to look into if you have a stock pcm and a 160 deg tstat. Also, judging by your photo, I think your air filter is too small. It looks like the kind that tapers to a point inside the metal "shield." You should look into building a cheapo FWI (fender well intake) with a larger k&n or s&b filter. I think Aaron said the k&n's were on special, but I would go for (at least) a 7" s&b "powerstack" type filter. An added bonus to the FWI is you won't be sucking up hot air. nice looking car. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:50 am | |
| Nice catch by Jason. I ran a 160º t-stat for about a year. It took a while before I realized what was happening, but I was getting audible knock when ambient temps dropped below approx 65ºF. The 160º is good for the track, but for daily driving you should use caution when the air gets cooler.
Nice car, welcome to the site. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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dreww Junkie
Location : Dallas Joined : 2007-04-10 Post Count : 851 Merit : 9
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:31 am | |
| - 97rivman wrote:
- RhinoFLA wrote:
- idk rivman, old stock may have you beat if the new hotness doesn't have a sc belt
I just put the belts on last weekend. I had to get a smaller serpentine belt because i had to remove the power steering. now thats hardcore. is your a/c and heat gone too? i knew a guy daily driving an rx 7 with no ac, heat, power steering, and one hell of a stiff race clutch. 4-5K launches or it would stall. PITA daily driver, but it hauled ass. | |
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97rivman Fanatic
Name : alex Age : 38 Location : Crete,IL Joined : 2007-06-09 Post Count : 484 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:27 am | |
| Ive still got heat, just no power steering, or A/C. I also lost the cruise control....Cuz I DONT CRUISE!!!! its a pain in the ass so far...not the power steering, building it.....Ive blown out power steering in all my heavy FWD cars so its nothing new, builds strong arms | |
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dadeboy305 Amateur
Name : Keith Age : 39 Location : Lauderdale-Miami Joined : 2007-08-12 Post Count : 33 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:07 am | |
| haha, i guess that 160 stat would be ideal for a south florida car!! i was actually just thinking about eliminating the stat period, just leave the outer shell so its not excessive... | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:10 am | |
| I ran a 160 for a while. It' doesn't do what you think it does, and when it dips below 65 in winter, you could have a problem. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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dadeboy305 Amateur
Name : Keith Age : 39 Location : Lauderdale-Miami Joined : 2007-08-12 Post Count : 33 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:25 am | |
| well, i know basically everyday i drive the car, its at about 220...i need to flush it out anways though, i havnt done that yet...
dang AA, i just realized your showing that u do 0-60 5.79 and the 1/4 in 13.9, LoL, not bad for damn near a 4000pnd car huh??? my dad's best race when he drove his chrylsr 300K was 13.87. good job man, keep up the good work. does anybody have any idea what stock riv's with a super do a 1/4 in ? i couldnt find any info on that... | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:51 am | |
| Thanks. There are a few others here that can roll just as quickly, or faster even. I think the more impressive part is that I've put over 100k modded miles on mine, and it hasn't broken yet. Drives like a stock Riv when I'm not on it. Coolant flush is a good idea. A bottle of that Water Wetter stuff will help. But a 180º T-stat is good enough, the 160 is a bit overkill, even for very hot weather. With a 180, you'll see your temps go down to 180-190º most of the time. That's cool for a car! A stock Riviera with Series II SC should run 0-60 mph in 8 secs, and complete the 1/4 mile in 15.5. Click here to see some fast Rivs: https://rivperformance.editboard.com/Discussion-c4/Racing-Kill-Stories-f10/Official-0-60-mph-1-4-Mile-ETs-List-t6.htm_________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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dadeboy305 Amateur
Name : Keith Age : 39 Location : Lauderdale-Miami Joined : 2007-08-12 Post Count : 33 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Just as we were gettin the rivi right...BAM Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:47 pm | |
| LoL, thats some tight work man. goes to show thats someone knowin what there doin with their ride, over 100k just on the mods alone and ridin stock. i give u Dap so i guess the 180 will do, good lookin out on that. but yea that sounds about right, after i gutted the air box i tested the 0-60 and i had it down to 8.1 on the second try (first one was with traction control; was curious) but i eazed the gas 0-10 kuz other wise the tires woulda been spinnin all day. 15's for a stock ride in the 1/4 aint bad though... | |
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