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    Factory Tach for V6

    I have a cluster with gauges and a tach from a v8 that I would like to swap into my car which currently has a 4.3. Will the tach simply bolt into my existing cluster and operate? Will it read accurately? Are there any temporary solutions or do I need to swap the entire cluster over? I also...
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    40/60 Split Bench Seat VS. Buckets

    My 1988 Monte Carlo has the 40/60 split bench seats and I am looking to convert to buckets with a console. My current seats are really nice and I have a console ready to go. My question is can I use another drivers side seat as a passengers seat or are they too wide to make fit this way? Has...
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    1988 4.3 Complete Up For Grabs

    Who wants or needs a 4.3 v6 from my 1988 Monte? It runs great and has just over 100k on the clock. It is coming out for a small block but I figured with the interest here, someone would want it.
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    4.3 88 Monte Rear Gear Ratio

    Does anyone know what the stock rear end gear ratio is for a 88 Monte wit a 4.3 tbi/ 200 4r Combination?
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    Rear Disc Coversion

    I have the parts and am well on my way to completing the front end 2 piston disc brake upgrade on my 88 Monte Carlo LS. I was considering grabbing the rear disc set up off the same 98 Blazer donor vehicle. The Blazer has a 7.625 rear end and the Monte has a 7.5. For all practical purposes...
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    Idiot Lights to Real Gauges

    I am looking at a 1988 Monte Carlo that has a round speedo and idiot lights for the rest. What is involved with swapping the cluster to one with real gauges and a tach? I know I have read it here before but cant find it again. Please help me in this. The car has a 200 4r in it and I plan to...
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    Monte Carlo SS Rear End

    What makes them any different from a regular 7.5 inch g body? I have a chance to buy a complete minus motor and transmission 86 SS that I am thinking about parting out if it has enough unique parts and demand for the stuff I dont want. It is white on maroon.
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    Flat hoods, How much motor can you fit?

    I am in the planning stages of a Malibu build, most likely a 79 2 door I will be going to look at in the morning. My question is with a small block on stock mounts, how much manifold/spacer can I go with? I plan to run a Edelbrock RPM air gap with a 4150 Holley and a drop base air filter. I...