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    distributor on ls motor

    Has anyone used the front dist.drive timing cover on an ls motor?no computer or coil packs,or the standard rotation waterpump by wegner automotive,This would save buying another radiator. A ls swap is looking better and better to me.Also the timing cover allows you to run a mech. fuel pump too.
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    6L80E trans.limits

    What kind of torque /HP can a factory 6L80E trans handle?
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    restocked Savage edge.223 and axis.308

    Restocked my Savage .223 and .308 with Boyds stocks,very nice.Also got a Savage B-Mag for Christmas.,Vid on youtube of stocks,search savage axis boyds stocks by rsh4364
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    trans. cooler ?

    I have a Hughes t/h350 #35-1HD trans. and 3600 stall T/C,I run trans.fluid thru built in cooler in radiator then a B&M 70264 cooler then a remote trans filter then back to trans,also installed a 3 qt.deeper pan on trans.(which I should have gone 2qt,because the 3 qt. pan hangs lower than my 7qt...
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    mini tub picts.

    thinking about frame notch and mini tub,does anyone have some picts and advice ? Thanks
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    attention pete @ hughes

    looking at a hughes 35-1 for 1095$ from summit plus shipping,or rebuilding my th350,with alto red clutches,kolene steels and Kevlar band,how does the 35-1 compare,and how much shipped to 44836? Thankyou.
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    what does it take to run a a 325-50 x15 tire under a 79 mal?

    if I notch frame to max and roll lips do you think I could run a 325-50x15 DR? ,maybe a 5bs wheel or 5.5 bs,/?
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    stall advice

    T/C stall advice,79 Malibu lightened a bit,355 sbc,comp.cams 274 extreme cam,ed.alum.heads airgap rpm intake,1 inch supersucker,demon 750 vac.sec.,th350 trans,430 gears 28 inch rear tire,gearvendors under/overdrive unit .78 od, estimated rpm at 60 2400..98 percent steet driven,prob. hit with 100...
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    200r4 or gear vendor unit

    was gonna order 200r4 from extreme auto,stage2,but now looking at gear vendors unit,any advice,thoughts or experiance ?
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    A Dewco ?

    i have a Dewco center section for a 9 inch ford,nod. iron, cant really find out much info., other than they do alot of centers for big names and have centers with ceramic low friction bearings..anyone familiar with these guys ?
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    jounce bars

    are the mounting holes in x-member tapped , or do i need to tap them out ?
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    rear sway bar install problem

    Went to install rear bar and it is a little to wide,I bought it used..It looks like it would fit but I cant squeeze it in,need about .25 inch narrower, if left unmounted for long period of time do they spring out ? or is there a secret to this im not seeing? its a gm unit..
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    UMI-QA-1 set up help

    Installed UMI upper and lower a-arms with QA-1 coil overs,double adjustable with 350 lb. spring rate..Anyone know how far to run spring adjustor up on shock body for a 1.5-2 inch lower than stock ride height ? stock type upper ball joint..Motor is a sm. blk.,alum. heads,Thanks
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    SSBC caliper brake line ?

    getting to install ssbc alum. dual piston calipers and want braided stainless lines on front but not sure what to order,, supposed to be direct bolt on, anyone done this ?
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    tci 6x

    anyone running a tci 6x yet, sounds awesome !
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    rear springs

    Will 73-77 A-BODY rear springs fit 79 Bu ? I want to lower rear a little more than my Eibach 1 inch lowering springs, thinking about Intrax 2 inch lowerihg springs, But none listed for G-Bodys...Thanks
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    What driveshaft

    Ordered a 9 inch rear with a 1350 pinion yoke, currently running a TH350 but switching to a 2004r in spring, do I need a custom driveshaft ?
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    s-10 back space

    I just put winter storage tires and wheels on and my 275-60x15 goodrich drags fit better than my M/T 255-60x15 on Weld drag stars 15x8 with 3.5 bs, whats bs on S-10 wheels, I think the S-10 wheels are from a 93...bigger tires look good and fit inside better, did I mess up with 3.5 BS on welds ?
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    lockup or non

    Im running a 355sbc 435hp 4-10 gears 2800 stall th350 and want to install a 2004r trans. and not sure if I want to go lockup convertor or non lockup..What would rpm differences be at 65-70 MPH? And how much easier is it to go non lock up? Its a weekend car that I plan to drag a couple times a...
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    9 inch housing ends

    Ordering a 9 inch housing for my Malibu, Which housing ends are prefered .1/2 inch ford, 3/8 inch ford ,or for 100 bucks i can have billit steel GM 10 bolt ends welded on...Any advice appriciated...