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    Alternator Swap Help!!!

    I have an 85 el camino and the electric fans are killing me with that extremely weak alternator. My uncle gave me a CS style alternator. I have heard that this conversion is not too hard and a huge help. This is the thing. The alternator is off a 2002 Chevy with a 4.8 v8. The amp rating is...
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    Which ls engine is best suited for a supercharger

    Thinking about building a ls supercharged g body car. Which engine is the best candidate for this set up. As far as a stock set up with the least amount of internal work. Any help and advice will b greatly appreciated. Thanks guys
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    TBI serpentine with cs-144 alternator

    ANyone running this set up? I have a sbc 383 that i wouldnt mind putting the serp. set up on. I need a bigger alternator anyway because the electric fan is killing it. I figured why not just make it serpentine as oppose to v belt. All thoughts welcomed!!! thanks!
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    Painting plasTic interior panels

    Anyone ever had luck with painting the panels. I've seen them looking real nice big I wanna know how hard it is. Is it just scuff and paint? Post any pics and input you guys have. Thanks
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    81 regal to 87 grand national

    I may be able to get a 81 regal and i was wondering what would it be too make it look like a grand national. Is it as easy as painting the bumpers getting the hood and trunk and thats it? The regal isnt perfect but its not far from being good looking. Let me know what you guys think! Thanks
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    2004 gto rims on 85 elco

    Anyone ever tired this or know if itll work
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    Can A 15x10 rim fit on my 85 elco

    Wanting to get the biggest rim under my stock frame. I want to avoid fender lip trimming and frame notch. Is this possible to do? If so what back space do I news to run? Thanks
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    Let's see your stick Shift g bodies

    Thinking about doing a stick shift Malibu. Just want to see some set ups. Thanks
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    5.3 ls motor potential

    I have an opportunity to get a 5.3 ls motor for 500 dollars. I see a lot of people going in the ls direction and I really want to do the same. Is the 5.3 a good baseline or should I just pitch this idea and look for a lq4/9. I am trying to make a streetable fast 1/4 mile car. Any insight or...
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    Strong rear end needed!!!!!

    I am in need of an 8.5 or stronger rear end. Does anyway have one or something that will fit a g body that will be a reasonable price? Any suggestions?
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    400 turbo in 85 elco

    400 turbo in 85 el camino. What do i need to do. I have a 700r4 in it now with shortened drive shaft but i am going with a 400 tubo because i was given a built one. Please help me Thanks
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    700r4 tv bracket

    Im running a 700r4 behind a 383 chevy in an elcamino. I have a 750 edelbrock on it. Can someone please tell me how to get my tv cable to be correct. I can drive the car now, but if i nail it the cable pops out and shifts really fast. Like from a stop light i will be in fourth by 40 miles an...
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    Biggest tire Size

    I have an 85 el camino. I was wondering what is the biggest size et street drag radial i can put under my car, with factory suspension. Just trying to get my car to hook better than what it is doing. I have 15x7s now, but if necessary i can get 15x8.
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    Will this work

    I have a 85 el camino and I am wondering what will I have to do to make wheels off a 06 pontiac gto fit. A guy has a really good deal on them, and i think they would look really nice on my car. Thanks
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    What should i do?

    I have the opportunity to get the motor out of an 84 buick grand national for 350 dollars. The motor is supposed to be fresh and ready to run. How much would I come out of pocket setting up an intercooler and bigger injectors, headers, and possibly a computer upgrade? The motor will be going in...

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