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    new 350 not performing

    ok, sorry guys. I work out of town. so, just a little history. I didn't build the engine. and now I cant get ahold of the guy that did build it to get proper specs. I get what you are saying about the cam. it is way too big. the manifold is a Professional Products Cyclone intake. it is dual...
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    new 350 not performing

    I am having some performance problems from my new 350 just dropped into my 80 Bu. 1976 block and heads. bored 30 over. Professional Products highrise intake. Professional Products Dist. Quick Fuel Technology Slayer 600cfm Carb AC Delco plugs Taylor 8mm wires 290/500 cam stock exhaust manifolds...
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    80 Malibu V6 to V8 motor mount issue

    oh, quick mention; i am going to be using the Energy Suspension motor mounts. just incase that helps with any knowledge you guys have.
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    80 Malibu V6 to V8 motor mount issue

    ok, so i have been searching this forum section for an hour, and cant find what i need. i am swapping a V6 for a 350. my question to you all is, is there an easier way to swap the motor mounts than dropping the lower A arms to get to the bolts on the inside of the K member? Chevy for some...
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    What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

    here is a better pic of my new engine. also a pic of my car being tore down. yesterday, we pulled the tired old V6, and began to clean it up. there is another Dist that will be added. it is a Professional Products intake, Quick Fuel 650 cfm carb, and some other goodies. its all coming together...
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    door question!

    it may be easier and cheaper to just replace the operating mechanism for the opener and get the new remote opener with it. beats the hell outa body work and replacing guts and all that. just an idea.
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    What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

    Last sunday, i dropped my 80 Bu off at the guy to pull out the old, tired V6, and replace it with a fresh, brand new 76' 350. stock bore. one step up from a stock cam. (not sure of the lift, but will find out) going with a Quick Fuel 650 CFM, Taylor wires, a B&M "Z" or Star shifter. Fresh...
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    80 Malibu engine swap

    trying to get my ducks in a row for a 3.8L to 350/th350 swap. i am wanting to know all that i can from you experts on what i will need to make this happen as painless as possible. one thing i am cutious aboout. can i keep my original drive shaft? do i need a short or long tailshaft th350? will...
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    87 Supreme im looking at

    Well, its in the driveway. it needs a tune-up something bad. maybe a carb rebuild too. a set of rear tires, and thats about it. Tint the windows up. interior is very nice. everything looks to be pretty t*ts. it likes to hesitate and stutter for a second from a stop, but i believe that can be...
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    87 Supreme im looking at

    i saw this outside of town. it has a 307, good interior minus a couple small dash cracks, and a small ding in the outside of the drivers door sill. i hope it can be fixed without a skin. it has what looks to be a fresh paint job, which is a little worrysome. but all in all, looks good. clean...
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    Anyone else having problems staying logged in ?

    Re: logged in, cant post ok. i will give it 1 more shot. its very frustrating. i still hunt and peck, and im not the fastest person when it comes to learning computer stuff. i wish it had a sterring wheel, dash and pedals, and i could have it down in a flash.lol
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    Rent-a-Supercar

    OMG! i wanna drive the A8 soooo bad. i am in love with that car.
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    Anyone else having problems staying logged in ?

    logged in, cant post i have been logged in twice tonight. went to post photos through Photo Bucket of an Olds i am looking at. post my links, write my description, go to preview, and it tells me i have to be logged in to post. it did it twice tonight, back to back. what am i doing wrong?
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    GM Heritage Center

    dont know if this has been posted yet. i may be late to the party as usual, but it helped me alot. http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heri ... -kits.html it is very very complete. atleast it was on my 80 Bu.
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    crazy idea, need some input

    why dont you just use a shipping container? they are solid steel. you wire in your electricity. easy to ventalate. cheap to aquire, and come in MANY different sizes. NO buying/finding blocks. NO stacking, and cementing. NO uncertainty about structural integrity. if i had the space, thats the...
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    Rendering of my Malibu I whipped up what do y'all think

    NICE! i do like it. love the stripe also.
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    Why do so many people delete their a/c boxes? Any regrets?

    Re: Why do so many people delete their a/c boxes? Any regret i agree. PLEASE GUYS, SAVE THE AIRBOX IF REMOVED. i looked at many a car i would have loved to buy,but boxes were removed and not saved. and everything comes out ALOT easier than it goes back in. and yes, you can reseal the airbox...
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    What is this for?

    what is that in? and does my 80 Malibu have it? it has a v6 and if it controls carb and dist., maybe it has something to do with my rough engine when in drive.
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    what other toys do you have

    @ lildhix......because its a nightmare to work on. i live in a condo complex and they go nuts if they even see a hood popped, let alone a jack. and, im being called back to my roots with a carb. but it shouldnt be hard to sell. its a numbered SS, not a clone. only 128k on it, with only a few...
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    Talk about Lucky !!!

    its good to hear that there are still some good people left in the world. you dont find that very often.

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