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From what i can gather, swapping in LS engines in a gbody that has the big AC box still in place, the #8 coil hits the box. But is that the case if you swap in the 97-98 LS1 that has no coil bracket and from what i can see is closer to the valvecover with the #8 coil flipped horizontally...

FYI The batwing pan that comes stock on 97-04 corvettes does not mate on the driver side with Pacestter longtube headers for fbody camaro trans am. The kick out of the pan hits the number 2 cylinder exhaust pipe. Can be fixed by cutting of almost all of the kickout and welding it shut. If you...

will it work on a gbody? Has pitman arm too.

What would you do? Install c5 brakes up front? Or blazer brakes? I have the blazer spindle already. And i parted out a c5 so i have a complete setup also. But almost a complete blazer setup for the front as well. But 17" wheels are so expensive. And weigh a tonne unless youre willing to spend...

Im about ready to lift the body off the frame on my 79 malibu coupe using a 2 post lift Im wondering if i can leave the front end intact or if i need to remove it. ie Fenders, hood, lights and radiator support etc. Im working alone so it would be alot easier for me to be able to not having to...

So,. Most people use fbody headers when swspping on a budget. Or so i've read! But how about corvette c5 longtubes? The reason i ask is because im about ready to do a swap, and the engine is fitted with a batwing c5 oil pan. Some say fbody headers will still work. But wouldnt c5 headers do...

Hi guys. Can i renove the transmission from a c5 transaxle setup and bolt to the LS engine? I've been searching hard, and the t56 manual can if you modify the transmission using GTO parts it seems. Not really straight foreward, but definitely doable. I havent been able to verify if the...

Hi guys.. I just completed putting back together the front end using new s10 4cylinder front springs from Moog. How much can i expect them to drop when they settle? Nevermind the inner fenders missing. They come back on in a jiffy. I just couldnt wait to see how low it had become.

The pinion clearance is way too big. It should be around 0.060"-0.140", but is 0.190"-0.200 What gives? It's a jegs ministarter im installing instead of the big slow original one. But the clearance is way too big on the new one according to specs! I've tried to shim it but nothings changed...

What would you do if your front lower a arms were rotted and you needed new ones? Does it make sense to go aftermarket if i only need the lowers? Afaik it the uppers that are critical to change out to aftermarket to get a better suspension geometry? Am i right? Im on a tight budget so im...

Will the front and rear end off a GN or T-Type bolt on to a 1980 regal ? Cant seem to find an answer anywhere and my knowledge in buick gbodies is poor.

Im thinking if removing some of those chrome trim pieces from my cruck.. In particular, the ones that sit on top of the bed and follows the roof. I dont know what they're called though. But how does an el camino look without them? Does anyone have any pics to show of the modification...

Hi guys. A guy nearby is selling a posi 3.73 out of a GN. Problem is that the rear has been used for some hotrod, so they've cut off all 4 mounting points for the trailing arms and welded it up for leafsprings:( It has aluminum drums and the brakes are intact as well. It has axles. Gears and...

Hi. I have just purchased s10 spindles, and have begun looking for parts to upgrade my brakes in front. What would you go with? -C5 corvette brakes in front (requires a change of wheels and tires) -Blazer brake upgrade(can use the existing wheels and tires) Are the added costs worth the...

Hi guys. What brand mini starter are you guys using? I need a new mini starter and would like to know what works for your gbody vehicles. Im running long tube headers and the stock starter just barely fits. Im hoping to gain some clearance and weight saving with a mini starter.. But which one?

Hi Guys. I've been reading up on the fbody steering box replacement today. I have one in good condition in the shop, so do you think it is worth replacing? My 87 El Camino has the stock steering box with about 3 turns from one end to the other. The Fbody steering box is 2 3/4 turns from one...

Hi Guys. Im having fun lurking around this forum so i have decided to make my own build thread. Last year i bought a rusty beat up broken down non driving el camino destined for the wrecker. So far i have managed to tear it apart, fix the rust, put in the stock engine, replace it with a 1975'...

Hi Guys. I've been trying to determine which lowering springs to use front and back of my 87 el camino. So far i've picked up from the "G body performance book" that Hotchkis 1902 are good for G Bodies. But my cruck has a 8.5 10 bolt rearend, and is also longer in the back than typical g...

Im about to rebuild a 8.5 rear end from a 442 and put it into my 87 el camino.. I will add a posi carrier, new gears, bearings seals etc.. Have the driveshaft shortened 1 inch. But how about brakes. Will the drum brakes from my original 7.5 rear end swap over to the 8.5 or should i invest in a...

I have a chance to pick up a set of headers the owner originally bought for a 78' caprice, but never installed. They are long tubes, 1 3/4. I dont know the brand though. Does anyone have experience installing headers from a 78 caprice on a 87 El Camino/G body?