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09-08-2017, 01:00 PM
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From what I've read, the HD and SLP shocks are...
From what I've read, the HD and SLP shocks are the same these days. And Bilstein says right on their site that the B6 shocks are designed for OEM springs. There's plenty of guys running around with...
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09-06-2017, 06:47 PM
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IIRC they are meant as a direct replacement for...
IIRC they are meant as a direct replacement for stock ride height, but work very well when lowered also. I've only used them with my BMR springs so I can't comment further.
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09-05-2017, 12:54 AM
Thread: Fuel pump amp draw
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I'm not going to heckle OP on his choice, it's...
I'm not going to heckle OP on his choice, it's not inherently unsafe. It's still less safe than a relay, simply because now you're choosing to run all the pump current through the switch, rather than...
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09-02-2017, 09:48 PM
Thread: Fuel pump amp draw
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Unless you've removed them already, the fuel pump...
Unless you've removed them already, the fuel pump relay, wiring, and fuse are already there, why redesign what works? Just run your switch to where the PCM previously provided power to the relay coil...
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Every state has different requirements, so it...
Every state has different requirements, so it might not be possible for OP. I have to have everything to pass visual inspection even if it passes the plug-in test.
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07-23-2017, 06:05 PM
Thread: Data Logging software for OBDll
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Scan9495 doesn't work for OBD2, unfortunately....
Scan9495 doesn't work for OBD2, unfortunately. And he has no plans to implement support AFAIK.
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07-21-2017, 09:10 PM
Thread: Data Logging software for OBDll
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I've looked into it quite a few times, and it...
I've looked into it quite a few times, and it seems like ScanXL Pro with their optional GM enhanced PID's may be the way to go. It's a little pricey though, but there's not much out there for us poor...
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07-18-2017, 10:18 AM
Thread: Best Radiator Replacement
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It cost me $65 for a radiator shop to replace my...
It cost me $65 for a radiator shop to replace my cracked side tank, way less than a quality replacement.
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05-03-2017, 03:36 PM
Thread: Radiator hose popped off
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I understand clamps are wear items, but in this...
I understand clamps are wear items, but in this case, I just have serious doubts that the clamp was the issue. I was using the very same clamp up until 6 months ago on the stock hose and never had an...
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05-03-2017, 08:02 AM
Thread: Radiator hose popped off
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I'm curious as to your assessment of that. Not to...
I'm curious as to your assessment of that. Not to argue, but I've had the stock spring clamps off quite a few times and never had an issue, up until now, and it (possibly coincidentally) happened...
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05-02-2017, 06:21 PM
Thread: Radiator hose popped off
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Radiator hose popped off
About 6 months ago, I pulled the radiator to have a cracked side tank replaced. While reinstalling the radiator, I decided to replace the large upper and lower hoses. I bought some Gates hoses, which...
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04-24-2017, 03:24 PM
Thread: LT1 T56 to LS or Mechanical
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Does he have an LS, LT1, or SBC engine? If it's...
Does he have an LS, LT1, or SBC engine? If it's LT1 or SBC, there's no reason to change anything, they have the same bellhousing bolt pattern. The LS are different in the face plate and input shaft,...
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What do you mean by everything? The motor is the...
What do you mean by everything? The motor is the only thing that really controls park, but loss of HI could be the switch on the turn signal stalk or the wiring from it to the wiper motor. Also...
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You're not going to find it, because it's INSIDE...
You're not going to find it, because it's INSIDE the wiper motor.
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04-19-2017, 11:34 PM
Thread: MSD Cap and Rotor
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I agree, I even had a parts store opti last me...
I agree, I even had a parts store opti last me nearly 30k miles that I bought 10 years ago. I now run a GM base with a Mitsubishi sensor, and I'd really like to source an extra (probably from the...
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04-18-2017, 11:28 AM
Thread: MSD Cap and Rotor
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So, has there been any general consensus on what...
So, has there been any general consensus on what the issue is with these aftermarket optis? Is it cheap optical sensors, irregularities in the high res reluctor slots, combination of the two?
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04-05-2017, 08:45 AM
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The only reason they use a u-bolt is so that...
The only reason they use a u-bolt is so that someone doesn't have to hold a wrench on the other side, you can bolt it up yourself. I've used regular bolts on a stock MC, and both versions of the...
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04-01-2017, 02:59 AM
Thread: fast injectors was thinking of 36
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Yes, LT1. Just a heads/cam setup, stock PCM tuned...
Yes, LT1. Just a heads/cam setup, stock PCM tuned by Moe.
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03-30-2017, 05:57 PM
Thread: fast injectors was thinking of 36
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Racetronix 01D114x 37# here. I can't comment on...
Racetronix 01D114x 37# here. I can't comment on anything other than they have worked flawlessly for me for the past 7 years.
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03-19-2017, 10:48 AM
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You can use them all with guideplates, but not...
You can use them all with guideplates, but not all of their studs have the locater shank. ARP's site specifically lists which ones have it. I agree with the latter, not sure what was meant by the...
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03-09-2017, 01:38 PM
Thread: 97 TA Cluster Odometer
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You're probably going to have a hard time finding...
You're probably going to have a hard time finding that. I'm pretty sure the odometer is on a ribbon cable run directly to the cluster main board.
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02-26-2017, 03:20 PM
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Might just be the angle, and the crank reluctor...
Might just be the angle, and the crank reluctor in the way, but that doesn't look right to me. With the dots lined up (yours shows cam sprocket at 6), the crank keyway should be at 1:30, while yours...
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02-14-2017, 07:05 PM
Thread: 52 vs 58mm throttlebody
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I researched this years ago for some hard data...
I researched this years ago for some hard data despite a lot of talk about the 58mm being worthless for most. Here's some actual data you can use for help.
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02-10-2017, 12:29 AM
Thread: Aligning factory T56 Bellhousing
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Interesting, I've never heard of this. I've had...
Interesting, I've never heard of this. I've had my T56 off and on a number of times and never done any sort of alignment, relying on the dowel pins to align the bellhousing. However, I don't use...
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01-26-2017, 06:54 PM
Thread: My Low Mount Alternator
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Why such a big pulley up top? I've been...
Why such a big pulley up top?
I've been running mine like this for years with no rear bracket on the alt, and I have no problems with the belt.
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