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    Transmission Shield

    Hello, I was just wondering what brand transmission shield fits the best on a 1980 Malibu (sbc 383 with powerglide transmission) with a stock floor and transmission tunnel? Is it better to go with a transmission blanket for fitment purposes even though you have to get it recertified every two...
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    Custom Driveshaft

    Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows if a 4" aluminum driveshaft would fit in a 1980 Malibu with a stock tunnel? Thanks
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    Driveshaft and Bellhousing Question

    1. I have an 80 Malibu drag car and would like to know who sells a reasonably priced driveshaft and what material driveshaft I should go with? I tried calling Dynotech for the past 2 months and no one has answered the phone, called me back or email me. They might be out of business? 2. Would it...
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    Steering Column Components

    Hello, I have a 1980 malibu classic and I was just wondering what the following steering column components are in my stock steering column in the following pictures: 1. What's the green plastic piece? 2. What's the brass looking piece? 3. What's this component for? 4. What's the...
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    Steering Wheel Disconnect

    I have a 1980 Malibu drag car with the stock steering column and I was just wondering what the best SFI approved steering wheel quick disconnect is? Thank you
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    Brake Warning Indicator

    I have a 1980 Malibu and I'm going to install the lokar emergency brake warning indicator switch http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/lok-ehb-7001 and I was warning if the stock brake warning light in the dash has a 12v wire feeding at all times when the ignition key is on and uses the ground...
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    Fibreglass bumpers and air dam

    Hello, I was just wondering where I can buy a tucked rear bumper for my 1980 Malibu drag car and also a tucked front bumper with an air dam like the one in the picture? Thanks
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    Drag Racing Shocks

    I have a 1980 Malibu and I was just wondering what drag shocks I should go with? Thanks
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    4 wheel disc brake setup help!

    I just converted the rear brakes on my 1980 Malibu (with ford 9 inch rear end) to the Right Stuff disc brake kit. The salesman said that the calipers were from a 1979 Eldorado. What's the best master cylinder to use on my 80 with 4 wheel disc brakes? Are there any master cylinders that are...
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    Steering coloumn bracket?

    Can anyone tell me what the bracket with the hole at the end of it coming off the steering column by the brake booster is? Thanks
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    Cooling Issue!!

    For the passed few years I've had cooling problems with my 79 Malibu. It's to the point know where I don't even want to drive the car, well actually, I can't. I can't even drive 3 miles without the car getting to 200 degrees. The other day it was about 80 degree F out and on the way home I had...
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    Glove box lock mechanism!

    I am missing the glove box lock/latch mechanism on my 1980 Malibu. I was just wondering if you guys would know where I could find one at? Would I be able to use one out of a camaro, monte carlo, etc? The glove box door is just being held closed by a zip tie right now. Thanks
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    Rear Brake Questions!!

    I have a few questions about the rear brakes on my 1980 Malibu with a ford 9" (Big Ford New Style). 1. Would you guys recommend I convert the rear drums brakes to disc brakes? The car goes 10.4 secs. in the 1/4 mile and with nitrous about 9.8 secs. If you recommend disc brakes, disregard the...
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    Wheel Studs!

    I was just wondering if the stock front rotors will accept 1/2" diameter wheel studs? Also, do you have to remove the rotors to knock out the stock wheel studs or is there enough clearance behind the rotor to knock them out? Thanks in advance!
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    Transmission Fluid!

    I was just wondering if there is a way to check what kind of transmission fluid is in my powerglide transmission? How do I tell if it's synthetic? I'm just going to be removing the transmission pan, so would I be able to put synthetic in even if the fluid in the converter is non synthetic? Also, what...
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    Motor Mount!

    Hi, I have a 1980 Malibu with a 383ci sbc. I was just wondering what the best and easiest way is to change the motor mounts? Also, should I lift the engine using a cherry picker or put a jack with a wide flat piece of wood under the oil pan to lift the engine up? Thanks for the help in advance!
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    Batteries!!

    I was just wondering what kind/brand of battery you guys use or recommend for street/strip usage? I would like something with a high cranking amps and a high reserve capacity because I don't run the alternator when I'm drag racing, I simply remove the belt. I need something that can be...
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    New Upper Control Arms!

    I'm going to be buying some new tubular upper control arms for my drag race Malibu. Here are two links to two different brands of controls arms. I was wondering if you could tell me which one is the better built/stronger control arm? Which one should I go with...
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    Nitrous Oxide!!

    Hello everyone, I'm new to nitrous oxide and would like to use it this racing season. When I bought my 1980 Malibu it came setup for using nitrous oxide. What do I need to know to use it correctly? The setup in the Malibu is a 383 sbc makes 615hp on motor the bottle is in the trunk with a...
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    Transbrake/Reverse

    Hello, I have a 1980 Malibu drag car with a power glide transmission with a full manual forward shift valve body. To actually move in reverse, I have to put the car in reverse and hold the transbrake button then give it gas to move the car. When I bought the car that's how it came. Does anyone else...