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78 cutlass W-31 build
Valves held open will certainly make it a turd. Would be great if that was your problem all along. I watched a video on the Youtube a while back and a big dollar LS wasn't performing on the dyno. Turned out the pushrods were too long. Even the pros struggle sometimes.- carnutjw
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- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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Towing Pumkinator with another G-body wagon?
Glad to see you back Ben. My concerns would be 1) The 7.5" rear axle bearings- they're not exactly "robust"- on the tow vehicle. 2) Total gross weight- 3500# + 3200# + 2000# = 8700#-how much do you trust those F body brakes? Does the trailer have brakes? 3) Gonna be a turd off the line with 2.56...- carnutjw
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Ride Tech Suspension
Streetbu has their front setup.- carnutjw
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- Forum: Frame / Chassis / Suspension / Steering
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17-18 inch wheels for G Bodies
Might want to check out tire availability before you decide on rim diameter. Mine are 17" American Racing vn501 8" front and 9" rear on a '79 Cutlass Supreme. 225/50 and 255/45 tires.- carnutjw
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- Forum: Wheels / Tires / Brakes
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What Did You Do To Your G-Body Today? [2023]
Finished up swapping mufflers from Pypes Street Pro's to Pypes Turbo Pro's, and installing a new lower speedo cable (68"- Restoparts CH20391 from Summit). I now have a functional speedometer after a year without one. Mufflers are waaay quieter, maybe too quiet to be cool, but no drone so far.- carnutjw
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- Forum: General Discussion
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HRPT 2023
Knocking the dust off this one- ten days out. My wife has decided to sit out this one, so it looks like I will be rolling solo. Planning on heading out Sunday the 11th, and hope to get to Atlanta Motor Speedway around 4:00 to pick up credentials. Staying in McDonough Sunday night. Hope to see... -
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Inground pool coping
1) Yes, it's bare where the winter cover rubs. 2) Salt water, that's why I was considering the Marine paint. -
Inground pool coping
Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't been on there for a while , but I will visit there later today. -
Inground pool coping
I know-first world problems here- We have an inground pool (from 1998) that was here when we bought the house in 2007. We replaced the liner in 2008, and It is in need of a new vinyl liner. That is in motion, but we want to refurbish the aluminum(?) coping around the edges prior to the install... -
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A Fabricobbler's Guide to the Turbo Buick Galaxy- Cutlass Rehash
And a 2.48 first gear vs 2.74, 1.48 vs 1.57 second in the 200-4r. You're doing the right thing.- carnutjw
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- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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1987 Cavalier- wow!
This popped up on Facebook ad. Really low miles, so it should be really clean, but really? $36,000? To whom are they hoping to sell this? https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/vehicle/mwk/1391/1987-chevrolet-cavalier -
The Spotted Thread
Nope, that would be a '87-88 Turbo Coupe- turbo 2.3 litre- carnutjw
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Anyone do SCCA racing? I want to use the new to me 87 4spd vette for it
The Youtube suggestion was just to get an idea of the process of registering, walking the course, working the course, lining up in the grid, effective driving practices, etc. If you have a buddy that will be participating, that should help. I think this guy gives a decent rundown:- carnutjw
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Anyone do SCCA racing? I want to use the new to me 87 4spd vette for it
Watch a few YouTube videos on autocross. Your car has to look mostly road worthy~ tires that don’t look sketchy, battery hold down, etc. My regional group requires a Snell rated helmet, but they have a few loaners- if you have a head sock that might be a good idea. Be prepared to take everything...- carnutjw
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