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    Guideplate vs self-aligning roller rockers

    What is the difference or are there any benefits between self-aligning and guideplate roller rockers?
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    4-Speed Shifter Distance

    I am looking for the stock 4-speed shifter distance from the bellhousing. I am wanting to do a manual swap and all the 5 and 6 speeds have distances for their shifters from the bellhousing, but I don't know what the stock shifter distance was, so I can try to duplicate it. I am trying to do...
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    shut off alternator while racing?

    Anyone ever thought of running a switch to shut the voltage regulator off in the alternator to keep the drag down during a race, just while you run the 1/4 and then turn it back on? Anyone think this would be worth it? or would the decrease in voltage actually cost you power from the less...
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    V6 vs V8 suspension?

    so I just read on another forum that the V6 cars had a different size sway bar than the V8 cars. Is this true? If so, I need to get my hands on the right sway bar for the front since my car was originally a 3.8 and now has a 350 in it. I was also wondering what else might be different in the...
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    cutlass hoods?

    anyone know where to get a reproduction '83 cutlass hood... steel or fiberglass, cowl or flat, preferably one that bolts to factory hinges?
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    Spherical rod ends vs. urethane vs. rubber bushings

    How does everyone feel about using different types of bushings or rod ends in control arm bushings and/or other bushing locations for street use... The car will mostly only be driven on weekends, but I would like to be able to handle pretty well, but don't won't an extremely jarring tight ride...
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    Anti-hop bars ?'s

    Anyone tried these? Any good? Are they worth it? Anything that would do a better job and be a better idea? http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/edl-5214.jpg http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/edl-52135214-anti-hopbarsfor64-8.pdf
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    Widest front tire?

    How wide is the widest front tire you guys run? And how did you get it to fit? I'm not a drag skinnies kind of guy and want it to grip and be tight in the front.
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    Autofab Race Cars?

    Has anyone bought anything from Autofab Race Cars? What have you bought? Is it any good? Would you recommend it? Is it worth it? Most of their components seem really well priced and decently made and wasn't sure if that was a good or a bad thing. Just looking for a little input.
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    Manual Steering vs. Manual Rack

    How does the turning effort on a rack and pinion steering setup like from TRZ compare to a manual steering setup swapped in from say an S-10?
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    Fastest and strongest 7.5"?

    I want to run my 7.5" rear for as long as I can... What is the fastest anyone of you have run yours? ET's and MPH's? And what combos are you running... N/A, Supercharger, Turbocharger, Nitrous, Manual transmission, Automatic Transmission, transmission brake, foot brake... HP and Torque numbers...
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    flywheel/bellhousing questions

    Can I bolt up a 168 tooth flywheel in a 606 g-body bellhousing and then bolt up a 10.5" clutch set to the bigger flywheel? I am trying to avoid buying a different starter when I switch over to the 5-speed without having to track down or front the money for an 11" bell.
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    $300 Rear Disc Conversion for 7.5" 3-bolt

    So, again I am a victim of countless hours of research on the internet, but again, I came out on top... Here is a list of parts to convert your 7.5" 10-bolt drum brake rear end into a rear disc setup using almost all stock parts... Rotors (2) - '95 Chevy Camaro Rear Brake Rotors - AZ - $28 -...
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    cable operated clutch (idea!)

    Anyone ever thought of runing a cable operated clutch using a cable like this one... http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BMM%2D80835&N=700+4294925134+4294839069+4294822071+115&autoview=sku... in place of the linkage or hydraulic operator? I figure on the eyelet end...
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    rear disc using weld-on/bolt-on caliper brackets ?'s

    has anyone tried or know anything about using caliper brackets like these? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1969-1977-GM-CALIPER-BRACKET-3-TUBE,3346.html They seem pretty straight forward, but what vehicle has a the correct stock rotors and calipers in simplest form to go on these brackets if I...
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    621 Bell and Fork?

    Could the geometry of the fork pushrod be altered to fit the location of the fork on a 621 bell and fork? Or does the higher location of the fork interfere with the firewall and transmission tunnel?
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    Tremec TKO-600 (2)

    Ok, so I've been planning my self to death trying to get ready to do one of the most major modifications to my Cutlass yet. The TH-350 to TKO-600 swap. I've been organizing parts lists and contacts for almost everything to be able to do it with almost all bolt in pieces and hardly any...
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    Hotrod to Hell's Truck Arm Suspension

    Anyone running Hotrod to Hell's Truck arm suspension on any vehicle? Any input would be great.
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    I wanna turn good

    What do all y'alls do to make your cars handle really well? I know the basic control arms are a good idea... but what shock arrangement and spring setup wold be good for cornering as well as drag racing? Are coil-overs worth it? What parts are good for cornering without sacrificing too much...
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    G-machine handling parts ?'s

    I have been looking in to this kit for a long time now and think it to be the most complete kit for the money. It's the Stage IV for the G-body. http://www.performancesuspension.com/g-machine-performance-suspension-kit.html I have been looking into other pieces recently and have started...