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J-Body FAQ History
General Motors J-Body FAQ List Maintained by David Piasecki (dave@j-body.org) Originally Created by J. Casalino (thedoc@csolutions.net) Special thank...
   01-28-2005   Replies: 0
Original J-Body FAQ
This is the original J-body FAQ. It is no longer maintained, and is available here for reference purposes only. Some information contained in this FAQ...
   06-08-2006   Replies: 0

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Latest Articles

What are the different generations?
Officially, JBO recognizes the following generations: 1st Generation: 1982-1987 2nd Generation: 1988-1994 3rd Generation: 1995-2005 Another J-body ...
   03-26-2012   Replies: 0
Recommended Reading
General Motors Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire Automotive Repair Manual: 1995 thru 1998 All Models (Haynes...
   10-01-2010   Replies: 0
B&M ShiftPlus Installation
Well people seem to still have a lot of problems with installing the ShiftPlus.... why i don't know so i went outside and i took pictures, the directi...
(not rated)   12-17-2009   Replies: 1
2000+ factory radio replacement info
(if you have a pre-2000 J-body car.. this info doesn't apply to you) If you have a 2000-2005 Cavalier or Sunfire, then your factory head unit/radio/c...
   09-25-2009   Replies: 0
Cold air intakes vs. warm air intakes
Many arguments have erupted over which is better, a cold air intake (CAI) or a warm air intake (WAI, also known as short ram or SRI). There isn't an e...
   09-25-2009   Replies: 0
 

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How do I launch an automatic?
Basically, the trick is to hold the brake, rev to the desired rpm, then release the brake. Of course, it takes plenty of practice to get it just right...
   08-07-2005   Replies: 0
What are the different generations?
Officially, JBO recognizes the following generations: 1st Generation: 1982-1987 2nd Generation: 1988-1994 3rd Generation: 1995-2005 Another J-body ...
   03-26-2012   Replies: 0
Is my car OBD1 or OBD2?
OBD = On Board Diagnostics All J-cars up to 1994 are OBD1. Most J-cars in 1995 are OBD1; 2.3L manual transmission cars, and all 2.2L cars. The only...
   05-16-2005   Replies: 0
What does a capacitor do?
Stiffening Caps What are they? What do they do, really? This definition will be in its simplest form. You will see audio capacitors referred to as S...
   08-28-2005   Replies: 0
PASSlock vs THEFTLOCK
PASSlock and THEFTLOCK are two distinctly different security measures installed on third-gen J-cars. PASSlock Also referred to as the Vehicle Theft D...
   09-24-2005   Replies: 0