Recent content by Rob-Legacy1

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    Abandoned GM Stamping Plant Site

    They have to have huge emblems so you can tell who makes it, since they all look alike
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    Help!! 1986 Buick Regal Grand National

    I would check the MAP sensor and the coolant temp sensor. It will be hard to diagnose with out a scanner, but you can measure resistance and voltage.
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    There are still plenty of them out there tho
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    If I were to install an IRS I would use c4 components much better geometry and parts availability plus they look good
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    Lincoln Mark 8 complete into My 64 d100 I made it a bolt in so i could remove it as a complete unit and keep my stock bed floor . It is fun to watch people trying to figure out how it lays rocker with no step notch.
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    I put an IRS in my 64 Dodge If that helps
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    Does anyone else find sunroofs useless?

    Ejecto Seato Cuz
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    I'm not offended it seems like some are defensive about their choice . I have no issue with anyone's decision to use an 8.8 it is a good diff. I was just offering an alternative for those with out the equipment or time to fabricate the necessary components for the 8.8 or other non direct bolt in...
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    The Hot Rod article came up with the 2200 final tally. As much as you may wish to have a party about life choices, this was not supposed to be a rich against poor discussion. The fact is I didn't make it all about money I was simply showing a viable affordable option for a G body differential...
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    I don't believe 9" parts are anywhere near drying up. Every heavy racing type still use them and every part is available new. and while the center section maybe used it was the only used part and not a wear Item. I have nothing against the 8.8 it's a fine differential but at the end of the day...
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    The link I posted has all new parts limited slip , disc brakes, ring and pinion of your choice direct bolt in for Gbody 5x4&3/4 bolt pattern for $1895 . Which I'd say is pretty inexpensive. It would cost you a lot more to have me install a 8.8 in your car than it would that 9". At some point you...
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    Fine you win Mostly used stuff bad geometry and wrong lug pattern for apx. 600 less and you can't go faster than 10.99
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    8.8 is not sub 2200 after you add all the stuff to make it fit and work propely
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    How to swap different types of rears into G-bodies

    I don't understand how the 8.8 is the cheapest when you can buy a complete 9" for less than 2200 new for a Gbody. @ http://www.quickperformance.com/

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