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I would prefer someone who swapped a cutlass, but would like to hear experiences with other models as well. I've heard of the rear coilpack needing to be relocated. Why is this? Is the wire connection too close to the AC box? Is the coil bracket too close to the AC box? I may be moving the...

Anyone ever seen this style of tell tale sockets? This is the first cluster I seen with these and they lock in place way better than the ones I usually see. First picture is the ones I’m used to. Second picture is the different/better ones. Wondering if anyone has any of these or knows where...

I read a post the other day that the c5 caliper hits the frame and crushes the brake hose at full lock. Is this true for anyone else out there? I may just stick with blazer calipers if this is the case...

Basically wanting to know if anyone knows the height difference between an LS and Gen 1 small block Chevy. I know this all depends on the intake height but assuming the same style manifold, which one sits higher in the engine bay.

Hey there guys, have a question here as I'm a bit confused. The Buick Grand National sending unit uses a 3/8" fuel feed with a 1/4" return. Now in stock form, this has proved adequate up to a decent amount of hp. However, when doing reading about people swapping V8s into their G Bodies, I...

Ok, so I have the answer really to this, but have another question. I've rebuilt the entire harness as I am using the stock ECU just for the AC. I did this for a slightly factory appearance as well as keeping the grommet to run my wideband O2 sensor harness through it. I am trying to...

I am in the process of building a ZZ430 clone engine. In case you are not familiar, this was simply a limited edition engine built by Chevrolet I believe over 10 years ago. It was simply a ZZ4 shortblock with Fast Burnaluminum heads, LT4 hotcam and 1.6 Roller Rockers. Anyhow, I have the ZZ4...

I'm trying to get everything together to install cruise. I would assume that in a Monte Carlo that the cruise control bracket is installed using one if the intake manifold bolts? Being that the vortecs bolts go up and down and not on an angle, I would assume the bracket from a Monte would not...

So here is a photo of two compressors. One is off my 87 442, the other is a new one from a GM performance Chevy serpentine setup. Notice the compressor control valve on the newer one does not have an electrical connector. But the one from my Olds did. What is really weird, is that when I go...

I am in the process of building a ZZ430 clone motor. For those who haven't seen this, it is a ZZ4 crate motor with fast burn heads and lt4 hotcam. Anyhow, I have just installed the fast burn heads. I have not installed the pushrods or rocker arms yet. However, before installing the motor in...

Well, this question may be more suited for parts collectors, or someone who owns one of each, but I am trying to find the answer to a question. Both the Monte SS and Turbo Buick have the Charcoal canister on the drivers side. So here is my question, do the MCSS and TR both use the same exact...

First off. For those of you who don't know, the ZZ430 was a limited production engine that Chevy did a bit ago. It was a ZZ4 short block with fast burn heads and an LT4 Hotcam setup. I plan on building this setup with one exception. GM now has an updated version of the fast burn heads which...

I keep reading everywhere that straight plugs are better than angled plugs, due to the plug boot melting, etc. But to the naked eye, it looks like angled would be better because the spark plugs are angled to the opening between and away from the header pipes. So what am I missing here, and...

I read about the 3.8 to 350 chevy swap parts list, and noticed that a fuel line from tank to pump from a Chevy was required. My olds 307 has the fuel pump on the same side that a chevy would(staying carbureted). Wouldn't the 307 fuel lines work for the SBC? I do know that I will need to...

I'm in the process of doing the Olds to SBC swap. And I am going strictly carbureted. Therefore, I can get rid of all the sensors and junk from the engine bay. But after prepping for this and checking the wiring diagram for the car, I am noticing per the diagram, that it appears the AC is...

I'm in the process of having a 383 Chevy Small block built for my cutlass. Not going LS, not going OLDS, so I'll save some of you the breath. :) I am retaining the stock hood and will not be going cowl. I have heard stories of the RPM air gap intakes being too high to allow the carb to clear...

I did some searching and am not 100 percent sure what will fit. I have read about the fbody setups, blazer v6 setups, caprice, etc. Which one fits with the least mods? I want to keep AC. Do all of the previous mentioned setups have a smog pump? Looking for some feedback. Thanks everyone!

What are you using and how was fitment. I am in the middle of a nightmare with my supposedly direct fit 12 bolt from moser. It is the same issue that mikester was having. This thing is so off its a joke. But while I battle to get my money back, id like to hear what companies were direct bolt...

Ok, I have had a handful of aluminum radiators in my hand, from a BeCool to an Alradco, to a fbody. The fbody fit the best but I am looking for something a little bigger. Anyhow, the becool fitment was horrible. And I didn't like the fan brackets. The thing would slide back and forth all...

First off, let me begin by saying I had no intention of doing this until I was virtually screwed. But I wouldn't do it any other way if I had to go back. I had purchased a Hotchkis TVS kit. Upon installation, I realized that the bolts they provided were 3/8 and not metric after it was too...