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    F/S Cutlass Orlando Cheap

    I haven't seen the car - just the ad: http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4313588693.html
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    What happens when you floor the gas pedal – Part 1

    There are a number of events that occur within a split second of you stomping the throttle in your car. Understanding these events can help you with building a quicker car, utilizing the power you already have, and avoid wasting money on things you don’t need. These principles will be true...
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    time slip from tonight

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    ring gear size visual aid

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    G Body top ten list - bad things

    Top ten bad things about the GM G body: 10. Rear wheel drive – it’s snowing 9. Diesel 8. 7.5 rear end - that is usually not centered 7. El Camino! 6. Column shift 5. Bench seats 4. Combination of metric and standard nuts and bolts – like a box of chocolates 3. 262 V8, 267 V8 2. 307 Olds 1...
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    G Body top ten list - good things

    Top ten good things about the GM G body: 10. Rear wheel drive – burnout time! 9. Crash protection – we’ve got a seven foot crumple zone 8. Massive trunk – a Smart car could fit in there! 7. Full frame – none of this unibody crap for us 6. El Camino! 5. Parts interchangeability between makes –...
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    Towed not stolen - but a good story

    My cousin Ty has always been a gearhead. He loves anything mechanical and loves cars. It’s funny that we live far from each other but both ended up with G bodies. I have a GN clone, Ty found an excellent 1985 Monte Carlo SS a few years back and bought it on the spot. He used it as his second...
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    acting like a 16 year old

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z74h-YMYtEQ
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    How To: do it yourself custom crossmember

    I built my car on a really small budget. There are very few new parts in the entire car. I used a lot of junkyard parts and a lot of instances I just had to make something work. Because of the engine swap and the set back motor mounts I had rear trans support issues (and I wanted dual exhaust...
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    Think about this before you look for HP

    I was so excited about building a motor for power in my GN clone that I devoted all my energy to the engine and didn't spend a lot of time thinking about the rest of the car. In the two years since it has been on the street (and strip) I have gone through 3 rear ends, and 4 transmissions. This...
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    Easy control arm bushing removal

    You'll need two things: (1) time (2) fire There was some sort of outer coating that did not burn, fell out clean at the end. I did six this way.
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    Life is good - scored a GN 8.5 rear

    I've chewed up a couple 7.5 rear ends and was thinking about an aftermarket rear. 2k or more is way out of my price range. At church one Sunday I prayed "Lord I wish I could find a GN rear." I know it sounds hokey, but it was really bothering me and it was what was important to me at that...
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    New personal best at dragstrip

    the drag strip staff were having us do rolling starts - so I have an awsome E.T.!
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    Live and Learn with LS swap

    I thought I knew that an LS engine had power and torque. Well, my 6.0 has destroyed TWO transmissions; a stock 4L60 and a new "race" 4L60. I now have a new Turbo 400 - I hope it lasts. (I am also on rear end number two now)
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    HELP - Need to replace my window sweeps

    I've got a 1987 Regal Limited. I need felts/sweeps (all 4). Do the sweeps come with the wide chrome trim or is it just the felt/rubber? Who supplies this? thanks
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    Ed's Grand National is home! part 1

    Hey guys, My friend Ed's GN is back in his garage tonight. Let me catch everyone up to speed on what went down. PART 1 Ed picked up this GN in about 1999 or 2000. (He alwyas wanted one. His uncle had an '84 or '85 T-Type when we were in high school and he let us run up to the store ONE time...
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    finished instrument cluster

    My factory instrument cluster was an 85 mph speedo a non-working gas gauge and idiot lights. I finally finished this "homemade" one:
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    Anyone know transmission wiring?

    I have a late 700R (4L60 from 1992). transmission has two wires for the speed sensor. I have a new Autometer speedo and it has one wire for this. Help?
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    Cutlass F/S cheap Daytona Beach

    I know nothing about this - just saw it and thought I'd put it up. http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/3008245334.html
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    SUMMIT has F-body headers for $50 off this week

    The Pacesetter headers that a lot of people use for LS swaps are on sale this week.

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