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Im looking to do a rear disc swap on my malibu finally. I dont have any f bodys at my local bone yard but there are some blazers/s10's. I plan on buying a new kit for the rear (caliper, pads, rotors, caliper brackets) but i cannot find any 2wd blazers at my local yard they are all 4x4. Does...

Im building a 700whp ls turbo malibu and i am piecing together my driveshaft and going with 1350 u joints. I know the factory 10 bolt 8.5 pinion yoke will need changed out to accept the bigger 1350 u joint. my question is since i have to change it i have a few options on replacing the pinion...

I am in the middle of swapping out my factory 28 spline axles to moser and I'm doing new wheel studs and the camaro disc swap while I'm there. Did anyone upgrade to longer wheel studs or was there sufficient threading on the wheel stud still? I've read that the hat on a rotor is thicker than...

I ordered a gbody hotside kit from rmperformance for a gbody/4l80e. I’m not sure why the wastegate angle came like this, I was wanting something more the direction of the exhaust flow. Do you guys think I’ll have issues with this setup or develop and wastegate creep? Thanks

i can’t find any information on the web about what size micron fuel filter I need to support 800whp. I’ll be around 750 peak with a -8an feed line, -6an return. I know that a fuel filter can’t be too recstictive in micron or too small I surface area so what are you guys running for a fuel...

is anyone using the factory gbody fuel line as a return fuel line for their ls swap. I’m pretty sure I’m doing a -8an feed and a -6an return. Someone told me they used their stock line as the -6 return since it was the same size. Anyone else doing this? I want my fuel lines to be able to support...

i was looking at an aem 30-1140 and my tuner told me that the NTK o2 sensors were a lot more reliable and accurate. I noticed that most of them don’t come with an air fuel gauge like the aem. What NTK o2 are most people running? I’m buying parts left and right but don’t know much on this topic...

i believe my current stock 1980 Malibu gas tank has a small leak. It smells sometimes and I can see a clean spot on the tank. I’m swapping a turbo LS into my Malibu and I am parts gathering right now. I’ve heard the spectra tank is the best option for fuel injection but some people say the...

i have a 2001 4l80e transmission going into my gbody. I have all the swap accessories needed to complete the install, but my transmission did not come with a tube or dipstick. Do the original dipsticks and tubes work in our application or which aftermarket stick and tube are you guys using?

I stumbled across this article on google and I was wondering if anyone has done any measuring or can validate this info on 3.900 crankshafts in ls blocks. I’ve read/heard before that 4.000 stroke causes the piston rings and the piston skirt to swipe the bottom of the cylinder which causes...

i have my 2005 LQ9 6.0L and a 4l80e ready to drop into my Malibu once I get it back from the machine shop. Who has put a 6.0L into a gbody using the stock truck accessories and truck intake? I’ve read where people have dropped them in without any issues, some people say the alternator is too...

I just picked up a junkyard LQ9 out of a 2005 Escalade . My goal at first is 600whp until I have my new 9” rear put in. Then I plan on being around 800whp. I’m set on doing a turbo FI build. I know I’ve read a lot here on the forums that the stock cranks are able to handle 1000+ Hp but I’m...

after realizing how hideous the truck intake is on my LQ9 is considering an intake swap. I plan on building a turbo motor I would like to make around 800whp. My budget is around 8-10k and I already have motor accessories harness transmission ect.. I’ve read that the only intakes that will fit the LQ9...

i just picked up a 6.0 L LQ9 from a 2005 Escalade. I plan on doing a turbo motor with a 4l80e behind it which I just acquired yesterday as well. I thought I remember reading somewhere that the factory 160amp alternator interferes with the stock gbody hood on an LQ9. Can anyone verify this? I...

My local junkyard has a 99 lq4 that is cable driven and has a 4l80e flex plate which is exactly what I’m looking for. I would rather have the aluminum heads 317 though. I know they bolt on but can i install the newer aluminum heads on the older iron headed block and just do a tune and Im good to...

Im going forced induction so I’m looking at the LQ4/LQ9 iron blocks. I plan on having the machine work done and dropping all new internals into the engine. I know the LQ9 has better pistons and rods, my question is since I’m going to beef everything up would I be better off looking for an LQ4...

My goal for my malibu is to build an LS motor to be over 500 whp. I want to replace my 355 this spring. Before I start doing all of my LS engine reading I was wondering which LS motor is a solid starting point. I’m sure a lot of them cost different amounts to build as well as some are better...

I did the blazer front brake swap with slotted and drilled rotors on my Malibu and I want to upgrade the brake booster and master cylinder. I’ve read the best swap is the bbody 1990 caprice combo. I’m also planning to do a rear Camaro disc brake swap on the rear 10.75 is the biggest or correct...

If you do a frame notch are you gaining any clearance or do you have to do a mini tub as well? I’m looking to run a 10in wide wheel in the rear. I may go 22x10 in the rear to give it a different look once a year from the crager SS wheels Are most people using pre fabbed mini tubs or is it...

i have a thumper series cam inmy sbc and my vacuum is crazy low. Compcams says that an electronic vacuum pump will probably be needed. I have an air canister but no vacuum pump and my vacuum at idle is less than 7". I know I need a vacuum pump My front brakes cannot hold past 2200 Rpms without...