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  1. V8 Rumble

    Steering column linkage 200-4r?

    Hey guys, I've been trying to find some info on the difference between the factory th200/th350 steering column linkage and the 200-4R steering column linkage and was wondering if they are different? I have adjusted my factory one but can't get it down to 1st gear and if I do I can't get it...
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    FITech efi swap

    Hey all. I just got a fitech efi kit with everything along to swap. Fitech 30008 mean street kit which is good to 800hp. Not that I'll reach it but it'll still work great in lower hp applications. Grand national tank GM307C it has a pretty good baffle inside Grand national sender...
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    Good Guys Car show in NY June 10-12

    Is anyone in the NY/CT/NJ or northeast in general going to the Good Guys show June 10-12? I'll be heading there instead of Carlisle this year. https://www.good-guys.com/ecn-2016
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    Factory EFI fuel tanks for efi swap

    I haven't found any exact answer yet so my question is, has anyone used a replacement monte 4.3 efi or grand national tank for an efi conversion? I would like to used a direct replacement and use an upgraded pump instead of dropping $600 on an aftermarket tank even though they are direct fit. I...
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    200-4R build it's starting Complete

    Hey gbf, Some of you have seen my other thread asking about building the 200-4R. Tonight I made a little platform with some wooden saw horses and took out the servo and lock up wiring. Not much but finally doing something with it after sitting on it for a year. The transmission is a czf out of...
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    200-4R rebuild diy

    Has anyone done it? would you do it again or have it done? I have done a lot of research on hard parts needed and what parts would be necessary for my needs but with everything you always learn something new. I have an 1987 cz-f trans and debating whether to do it myself. I know there are tons...
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    Some gbodys at a local show

    This was at a show in prospect ct. There were a lot of cars there mine was car 378 and they were still pouring in after that. Hopefully these guys are on here and maybe get a gbody gathering. And this is mine with my friends Ls powered 72 nova.
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    Winston cup gbody

    I saw this winston cup gbody GP at a car show I went to today.
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    Chevy Sweep to round gauge swap

    This is a video I made to try and help out other members going from the chevy gbody Malibu, Monte, Elky sweep to round gauge clusters. The pin relocation schematic was done by other members on maliburacing.com but I used it to do my swap. It was pretty simple. Hopefully this will help out...
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    Engine break in & long drive?

    Ok, so I am starting my engine tonight and the bottom end is new except for the cam which was in my other engine and already broken in. How much of an effect would it have on the break in if taking it on a 4-5 hour drive during the first 500 miles? or have break in procedures changed in recent...
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    Fast burn heads torque specs

    I have a set of gm performance fast burn heads and can't find a solid answer from my searching. I get from 50 to 65 lbs up to 75 lbs. These are aluminum and I am using the chevy performance recommended bolts for the heads. Anyone have any info on the specs for these heads?
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    out of commission

    Last night I was taking my heads off to take them to the machine shop to get screw in rocker arm studs installed after breaking one and them I see gouges in my cylinder bores. I don't get it because the car was running fine and wasn't making any funny noises. The gouges are pretty deep and I...
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    Countywide transmissions?

    Has anyone heard of or used http://www.countywidetransmissions.com/pages/2/ They sell their 200-4R for about $950. Just looking for anyone who used them or knows their experience with them. I spoke to the guy and sounds knowledgeable. I am aware of ck, Dave husek and Lonnie diers. Thanks, Joe
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    Fuel pressure regulator mounting ideas?

    as the title states I need some ideas/pics of fuel pressure regulator mounting in the engine compartment. I currently have an Eddy carb and mechanical pump. this is my current setup with out a regulator Thanks, Joe
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    Which brake hose for c5 ls1 brake conversion?

    After searching I can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for. All I find are how to do the brake conversion but can't find what hoses to use with c5 calipers for my conversion. I have the c5 hoses front and rear and rear ls1 brake brake parts and hoses but I am not sure if the hoses will fit...
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    Your car at dealership pics

    Your car at dealership pics. This summer I took some pics at my local dealer and I just saw mebes007 regal with a similar pic. I was wondering who else had any like it. Here's mine
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    Out of the garage pics added 6-29-14

    This weekend I attempted to start my car after it being in the garage for a couple of years but no go. It's been a work In progress for many years. It is a build I started with my dad 15 years ago. He passed the week after we installed the engine 15 years ago this month. Tonight I am soaking...
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    Body to rad support issue.

    I finally install my fenders and everything lines up except that the rad support sits about an1" above the rad support mount and there fore there is a 1" gap between the bumper and grill. Everything on the body lines up but it seems the body is a touch higher than before because of the...
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    frame width difference

    Today I was putting in g force th350 x member in my 81 frame and notice there is about an inch gap and won't fit properly. So then I try it on an 80 frame I Have and it fits like a glove. I then measure center to center on the body mount holes and the 81 frame and they are almost an inch...
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    UMI performance ride along at Carlisle

    So today at Carlisle I rode along with Ramey in their monte and WOW! That thing handles great! I was impressed with the handling. It was stable in at out of corners and those c5 brakes really slow the car down quick. Also took a ride with Ryan in the trans am which was just as great but I am...

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