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    Help Me Build It 400 SBC

    Rule number one. I live here in Colorado. Must pass 1979 emissions. Test information: 1981 and Older (2-speed idle) Test The two-speed idle test is performed on 1981 and older gasoline-powered passenger cars and light duty trucks, and on 1982 and newer gasoline-powered, heavy duty vehicles...
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    Colorado Emissions Cam Question

    I posted this on the Camaro site, but apparently there is no one there that has to pass the Colorado test. Ok. I now know what I have to "Visually" have to pass the test here in CO. So, a question to the Denver metro guys who have to have the idle/2500/idle test done and have passed without...
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    Center Bolt Head Question

    So it has been a few years since I built an engine. 15 or so. Now I cant find a really good answer so here is my question. Am I correct in understanding not all center bolt heads are "Vortec? The reason I ask is I was looking at a ZZ4 crate. Then looked at just the manifold and saw a note that...
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    For the 78 & 79 Colo. guys. Emmissions ???

    I purchased a basket case out here in colorado. A 1979. So I am trying to figure out what is missing and what I can change. What brings me to posting this is I made the mistake of calling a place called Jerry's Emissions in Lakewood. First he was a complete A** on the phone. Now here is...
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    Exhaust 2-1/4" Complete ?????

    I have a chance to buy a complete dual exhaust set for a good price. $200 unused. But its 2-1/4 not 2-1/2. It exits behind the wheels correctly. Attaching to a 403 with some cam and #7 heads. Forgot. with x pipe buy or not to buy?
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    Exhaust Headers ?? Problem

    OK, so I spent the last 9 months with a jacked up shoulder. So I haven't touched my car since. Today we attempted to put on a swap meet set of headers and well.. OK this is my first Oldsmobile but shouldn't the drivers side header go straight back too? It is pointing almost to the middle of the...
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    15x8s on front GBody

    I know I asked this on OP. But is anyone running 15x8 on the front? If so, do you have any pics? And what size tire? Would actually like to see a picture of a 225/60R15 on an 8" rim. Thanks
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    V6 to V8 Swap A/C ?

    Getting ready to do this. I found one detailed site about this, but it said I have to replace the whole A/C unit too? Is this correct? If so, why?
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    9" in a g-body(measurements)

    I was at a swap meet and saw a rearend that was tagged for a G-body. I need to know one thing, i took a few measurements and the mounts seem to be correct. But the center where the third member sits, should it be centered or slightly off to the drivers side. All the pictures I have seen make it...
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    Starting A Motor

    What is the easiest/correct way to start a motor out of the car? Engine is a 79 403 has HEI What do I need? Obvious items: Charged Battery Gas can with gas and hose to connect to fuel pump
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    G Body Bench with arm Rest

    Any on actually seen on of these? What did they come in? My uhpolstry book says 81-82 malibu. I would like to find one in or around st louis
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    1982 Brakes Diagram/Pictures

    So I bought an 1982 Cutlass. It was previously owned by some kids and I am missing some parts. I think it is some lines and the proportioning valve. Does anyone out there have either a diagram or pictures to show me what I am missing?

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