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  1. bertscova

    Ac compressor and bracket help

    I have a 1979 malibu originally a 267 v8. It had a older 400 v8 when i bought it. Now it has a 383 stroker with a newer one piece rear seal block and a set of aftermarket aluminum heads. The car is a factory ac car and still has the condenser and ac box. I need pointed in the right direction for...
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    Spectra premium fuel tank ??

    Is the gm3c tank without filler neck the same tank as the gm306c and the gm307c. I know the 306 (monte carlo 4.3 tbi) and 307 (buick gn) both have a filler neck. Basically wonder if there is a difference in the baffling. Im going to reuse my filler neck because I've read that the spectra filler...
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    Looking for fuel pump idea's

    I currently have a electric holley external pump and it is noisy as hell i can't stand it. Looking for the easiest way to convert my tank to a intank fuel pump. Are there kits?? Its a carbed 383
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    Led running and signal light???

    I just installed all led running and signal bulbs. I used the sylvania zevo led bulbs. The running lights light up like they should but when i turn the signal lights on they just light up but don't blink. I didnt use any load resistors. Any ideas?? Will load resistors help?? I first tried some...
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    Ignition Switch Wiring ??

    Can someone tell me what color wire coming off the ignition switch is the starter signal wire.
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    Neutral safety switch problems

    HELP!!!! im wiring up the neutral safety switch on my mega shifter. And was planning on just unpluging the plug from the neutral safety switch on the column and running wire from that plug to the shifter micro switch. Now with that said the car wouldnt start in gear when i had the colmn shift in...
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    Led lighting ??

    I put led running, turn and brake lights in my 79 malibu. I didnt use the load resistors. Im not getting the hyper flash but the turn indicators on the dash are staying light i assume its doing this to indicate a burnt out light. Can i wire the load resistors to the running light side of the...
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    Led h4 light ??

    I read quite a few post on the subject. And in most people suggested using a relay as to not burn out the headlight switch. A typical halogen bulb draws just over 4 amps and the leds im going to use only draw 2.1 amps so do i really need to use a relay?
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    Self adjusters questions

    One of the adjusters turns clockwise to push brakes out and the other one turned counterclockwise to push the brakes out. they are gold and silver. And I'm not sure which one goes to what side
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    Umi sway bar setup question

    It sayes in the instructions to sit in the car and measure from the ground to the bottom of the door jam and to raise the passenger side 1/16 of an inch higher and set preload. But how do I set the initial preload. Is the sway bar supposed to be straight, angled up a bit or angled down a bit...
  11. bertscova

    8.5 swap ??

    Hey all I'm getting ready to swap out the 7.5 for a 8.5. I have umi upper and lower control arms along with a umi drag sway bar kit. I also have the drive shaft needed for the swap. I have a general knowledge of how to do it but was looking for some suggestions that might make thing go more...
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    8.5 rebuild question

    Im rebuilding a 86 olds 442 373 lsd. The ring and pinion look to be in excellent condition. How much power can the factory gear set hold up to. Whats in car 450+ hp 383 stroker th350 2800 stall. Mickey Thompson street ets. Wont see the track often. When there will be footbrake off line. Just...
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    Factory 8.5 rebuild ????

    I have a 8.5 rear 373 lsd from an 1986 442. I plan on doin a complete rebuild. Has anyone used the clutch packs from gbodyparts.com. and can anyone offer any advice on the rebuild before i dig into it
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    Have a timing ??

    Based on the cam timing profile what would a good initial timing be and total timing. Is 12 to 15 btdc and 34 to 36 btdc good?? Its a 383 sbc
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    Brake hose????

    Im having a hard time finding a braided brake hose for the rear anyone know a part# brand. I put new stainless steel lines on but need a new rubber hose
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    Push rod question

    Here is a question for ya.. i running a 0.510 int./0.520 exh. Lift and a 295 lbs open valve spring pressure. Selfaligning aluminum 1.5 full roller rockers. (No guide plates) do i need hardend pushrods? My stock pushrods are the perfect lenght.
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    Differential bearing help

    Any one know the part #'s for all the bearings and seals for an 8.5 rear. Carrier, pinion, axle. Its an 8.5 out of a 86 olds 442. 373. Any help would be appreciated
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    Is anyone interested

    Im a truck driver and see these cars all over the place just sitting rotting away. So i thought i would start a thread with there location and if possible a picture. Now i dont know anything about these cars or if the owner will sell. But if we can rescue just a few it will be worth it. This...
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    Drive shaft question.

    Currently i have a th350 and a 7.5 rear-end. I swaping in a 8.5 out of a 86 442. My question is... will the 442's drive shaft work without modification? On the th350 Its a 79 malibu
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    taillight len question

    Does anyone know if there are reproduction taillight lens for the 81 to 83 malibu classic 2 door. I saw a listing on ebay for some but the seller hasn't been active for over a year. And the ad says temp sold out

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