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  1. RKRUZIN

    Blazer Brake Upgrade on Youtube

    I have been posting these video's on my project..I hope It can help some of you and maybe help me..here is 2 parts in a series of the Popular S-10 Blazer Brake Upgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L94moDB0UrE
  2. RKRUZIN

    Blazer Brake Upgrade Youtube Video

    I have been posting these video's on my project..I hope It can help some of you and maybe help me..here is 2 parts in a series of the Popular S-10 Blazer Brake Upgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L94moDB0UrE
  3. RKRUZIN

    Blazer Brake mock up Video Link

    I just posted this..hope this helps more to come http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUpsW5gZ-bE
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    Jeep Steering box Upgrade Video link

    I just posted this more to come..I just did this worked great http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocGii9soXsg
  5. RKRUZIN

    Torque converter to flexplate gap when installing new trans

    I am in the process of installing my new transmission in my 1981 Chevy Malibu I am have the new 700r4 transmission bolted up to the 305. my question is I have a gap that's 5/16 inch wide BEFORE I bolt the torque converter to the flexplate. The transmission is fully bolted to 305 to specs and the...
  6. RKRUZIN

    Power Lock kits- what works? what are you using?

    I am trying to figure out what power lock kit would work with the Malibu I have, I have a 1981 Chevrolet Malibu 2-door with manual locks. I am trying to figure out what power lock kit would adapt or work with the Malibu the best..I was looking at these...
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    Chevy s-10 ZQ8 rims on a Malibu

    Just got my S-10 extreme ZQ8 rims and mounted some tires here is my findings: I had to trim out the hub on rear and front just like all the forum says. I used a Dremmel tool and shaved a few MM out of the front disc hub and the rear axle flange. I have a Buick GN axle 8.5 inch and it was the...
  8. RKRUZIN

    how much Friction modifier should be used???

    Filling a Buick Grand National 8.5 inch rear axle with 80w-90. a little less than 3 quarts how much friction modifier do I add..it's a posi or locking rear...
  9. RKRUZIN

    Chevy 305 Vortec Heads 520 059 casting questions

    I was looking at pulling my heads because of some sealing issues and thought I would just bolt on a new set of heads while I was at it. I know I would have to change my intake manifold and valve covers to a centerbolt style but I was wondering what else do I need to change? I have a 1984 Chevy...
  10. RKRUZIN

    What did you pay for your 8.5 inch 10 bolt?

    I wondered what you guys paid for a used 8.5 inch 10 bolt out of a buick grand national/ olds 442 I found one locally but the guy wants like $800 or so for it..I see some that go for $2500 at a yard....what is a fair/good price? what did you pay? I was looking at a 3.42 Ratio w/ posi
  11. RKRUZIN

    Aftermarket Suspention upgrade options

    I am in the process of upgrading my rear and rear suspension my question is who makes the better kit? who installed what? who noticed major improvements looking at QA1 Precision Products 52005 Hotchkis Sport Suspension 80009 and UMI Performance GBF003-B help please Edit/Delete Message
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    1981 Chevy Malibu trans and rear end upgrade

    I just started my upgrades on the off season on my 81 Malibu..just pulled my rear end trans is next.. replacing the rear with a Buick Grand National 8.5 inch 10 bolt and the trans with a Monster 700r4 HD 2wd the old trans was a TH350 with lock up and the rear was a good working 7.5 inch 10...
  13. RKRUZIN

    Stall Speed

    I am considering what transmission to get and am probably going to go with a TH700R4 from Monster , Summit racing SUM-700203 or a loacal guy my question is what size torque converter should I run. I have a 81 malibu with a 305 and factory 2.73 gears. I am going to upgrade the rear axle to a 8.5 3.42...
  14. RKRUZIN

    Body Mount/ bushing replacement what do I need to know?

    I have a 1981 Chevy Malibu with a pretty rust free frame however I just found a passenger rear bushing that was not connected to the body and basically flopping around. It looks like the top of the frame where the bushing is sitting is shot everything else looks good. I think it can be repaired...
  15. RKRUZIN

    Speedometer help! Th350 help please

    I need some help/advice on a non-working speedometer on my 1981 Malibu. I have a TH350c and the car had a non-working speedo at purchase and I am trying to repair and coming up short. Stuff I replaced and tried Different speedometer (yes the cable clip is good and engaged) New...
  16. RKRUZIN

    GBODY Steering box upgrade- you can do this

    This is what you need to upgrade a GBODY with the 605 steering box as standard equipment I have a 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic coupe with the 605 "old leaky" box I purchased a reman box from rockauto.com part# 276550 A-1 Cardone unit this is the same part as the Chevrolet Monte Carlo...

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