Josh's G6 2009 2.4L

[Ringo64]

Ah gotcha, that'll be good though. Sorry, I don't have time for a drive to Orlando let alone out of state

[JJT*90]

So my engine became a nudist today.

She sounds incredibly sexy now. Can't wait to show her off at the Ohio meet.

[Ringo64]

Cool, sucks the 4 bangers can't have a CAI

[JJT*90]

Honestly with the pipe upgrade and a K&N panel filter, it flows pretty well.

[Ghost]

why didnt you cut that little rubber tube shorter? it would look better if it was straight or less curvy/bendy.

[JJT*90]

why didnt you cut that little rubber tube shorter? it would look better if it was straight or less curvy/bendy.

What rubber tube? This is that piece I linked you earlier. I haven't modded it at all. I will have to do something when I get th new TB in though.

[JJT*90]

Wait, do you mean the tube for the valve cover? It came with a replacement for that, but I've misplaced it. I'll find it though.

[Ghost]

ya that one.

[G6shift]

good looking g6 man, you could probably fassion up a cai for it, where in ohio do you live?

[JJT*90]

Thanks, I'm in Anderson, Indiana. I'll be going to college in Lima, Ohio though. My current setup functions as a good intake. by the time I fabricated everything else, or bought it, I don't see gains worth it.

[G6shift]

i didnt see your maf was connected to the airbox, what a stupid idea. lol

[JJT*90]

TBH, that would be easy to cut off, and reuse. However the heat-shielding, and new filter would cost, and as I said, I just don't see the gains worth it. The factory air-box serves as a good heat-shield.

[Ringo64]

Eh if you're getting good results with what you have, I see your point, why change whats not broke or for that matter spend money.

[JJT*90]

Well, I got my impact today. Its awesome! I also toured UNOH where I hope to go to school in a month. iirc they have 7 dynos on site, as well as a ton of equipment, and highly qualified teachers.

[Ghost]

class project: G6

[JJT*90]

class project: G6

Actually, classes are a 70/30 split. 70% in the shop working, 30% in a room listening. When we are in the shop, we have to do class related work, however that work can be done on our own cars. So yes, the G6 will be getting worked on quite a bit. I'm thinking Brembo at least.

[JJT*90]

So I've been working on cleaning up the outside of the 6 for the last few days. Then I did something dumb, real dumb. BTW there is a difference between forward and reverse on an impact......

Broken stud.

New stud.

Jammed in there pretty well.

Old versus new lugs.

First time I've ever taken brakes off. Overall a very good learning experience.

Also I was very happy that Oreilly's was able to supply new studs that are nearly identical to the old ones, plus my old key works. Now my lugs are mix and matched. . 19 spares just in case.

The real question, what do you all think of ARP lug studs? Worth it or a waste?

[Jedi3]

yea big difference.

Dont just hate it when stuff like that happens

[valid]

Ahhh! I'm glad it was a reasonably easy fix!

[JJT*90]

Worst part about the fix was one stuck bolt. I probably spent 30 minutes in that bolt. Bottom side of the bridge. New part was only $2, but the larger wrench for the damn bolt was $8.

[Ringo64]

Ouch!

Not bad, $10 for the repair

[JJT*90]

Not bad at all. Wheel studs are straight forward to do. Mine took me a bit of time, since it was my first time dealing with brakes, and not having the correct tool.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Pfft, at least you didn't have a slider pin seize and ruin THREE MONTH OLD PADS AND ROTORS.

[JJT*90]

Before I broke the stud this was my project. I spent a couple of days on this.

[Ringo64]

OOOHHH SHINEY!