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I bought a 6.3/4" harmonic Balancer cover #66517BK for the 84 L69 305 H/O. The problem is the TDC timing marks don`t line up. With a New timing chain and gears installed straight up, Dots lined up. The Balancers timing mark lines up with the 0 on the timing tab, Both I assume are stock. So when...

Hey, I plan on breaking in a Comp Cam with my favorite 10W30 Quaker state Motor oil with a bottle of Comp Cams break in additive. Is this ok ? Thanks Doug

Why is breaking in a Cam so bad with Ceramic coated headers ? is it the heat ? It was a PTA removing the headers, installing factory exhaust manifolds then after the cam is broke in reinstall the headers . Thanks Doug

I see them on a lot of TV shows. Has any one built and used these ? how safe are they for a complete car ? Thanks Doug

Hey All. I`m considering at lest a 100 amp alternator . My Questing is will the stock 78-81 Malibu/El Camino wiring harness handle the extra amps. I have twin electric fans and want to up the amps. Thanks Doug

I took the 81 Malibu to a street cruise and after a few laps the Malibu started running about 5 to 10 degrees hotter then last few laps. We pulled in to a gas station after getting some fuel, I popped the hood and found one of the fans stopped working. I was checking the relays (not sure which...

Hey Guys and gals. Im looking for a good tire dressing that protects the tire without looking glossy or over shinny. Thank Doug

Im looking for a spare 15X7 or 6 rally rim for the 81 Malibu. Will this rim fit ? The information is confusing me. Does it fit the 81 Malibu or not ? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5338652022&icep_item=183293603378 Thanks Doug

Does anyone know or have an idea why Chevrolet used different front air dam to help cool the radiator, I think the 1978 and 1979 use a longer and wider one then the 1980 trough 1987 ? Also has one been proven to do a better job at cooling ? Thanks Doug

Felt go to drive the 78 El camino ( didn't drive it at all last year). It towed my 4X8 trailer with mowers with no problem. The Motor ran about 180 with a 160 thermostat. I have the electric fans that come on at 205 and off at 195. Doug

hey Guys and Gals. Last year I installed dual electric fans on the 81 Malibu. I found out the adjustable fan switch didn't adjust, they where ether on or off. So I bought new switch Hayden #3653). Now they come on and off when I want them to. Setting in the shop the fans cool the Bu all day, But...

Power Stop S4071 - Power Stop Red Powdercoated Performance Calipers . Has anyone use them ? How do they compare to stock calipers ? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwr-s4071/overview/year/1981/make/chevrolet/model/malibu Doug

Looking for passenger rear quarter skin or patch, New or used. Thank Doug

Hey, Im going to start replacing rusty panels on my 79 Malibu. Im looking some opinion's on where to cut this panel for best replacement. The patch panel I have is cut above the body line. Thanks Doug Where to cut this panel for replacement.

I have dual fans and a signal fan. I would like to know what size wire, relay and fuse to use on ether set up. Should I get a relay wiring harness? Summit and jegs sell relay kits and thermostat kits should I get thermostatic switch or the adjustable thermostat probe. I would like to be able to...

I would like to know if the axles in a 7.5 are the same lenght for both sides (can they be switch). Doug

I need a rebuild 700R4 for a project car. Ive never rebuilt a transmission before. I will be using stock replacement clutches and steels and a dacco Torque converter. My upgrades will be Super duty Band 2.25 inches wide, 3/4 clutch pack upgrade, TransGo 2-3 Shift kit, .500 Boost valve and a...

This spring im going to install new headliner material on a few of my Cars. I have done this a few times, Once on my 81 Malibu with ok results. I also did my 88 Silverado last spring and its falling down in a few spots. Im using M3 General trim adhesive #08088. So heres my questions. Is this the...

Im not looking for a full on rebuild but parts to make a good trans great. What parts are needed to turn a 700R4 into a good street/strip trans ? Im looking at the TransGo shift kit # TRG-700-2-3 is that a good shift kit ? What size boost valve and servo ? what about Kevlar lined bands or wide...

What year(s) 700R4 do I need for a precomputer car ? Also what year(s) is the 27 spline and the 30 spline run ? Thanks Doug