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    86 cutlass salon build

    well guys im not gonna get the car back on the road before i go back to training on sunday :( all it needs is some u joints installed on the driveshaft and transmission lines and fluid. for it to be back on the road. of course i still need to install the guages but that should be it. today is...
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    power steering line hook up

    so the pressure line and return line have different size threads? ill have to check it out tomorrow
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    power steering line hook up

    well when i pulled out the ps pump and lines i didnt pay no mind to which line went where on the gear box. can anyone post a pic for the power steering pump hose inlet. im guessing it is upper inlet. but not to sure. thanks in advance
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    86 cutlass salon build

    before and after
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    86 cutlass salon build

    so today i picked up a speedo housing. and ign rotor. also a new batt for the cutlass cuz the old was wasnt holding a charge forgot the speedo cable tho. and a few other small things so i got to hit up the parts shack again tomorrow. got the dist stabbed in and wires all set. headers...
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    how much should a stock 350 put out.

    yeah any made after 95 i think. but i usually get cores and just rebuild them to use. the one im using now i paid 40 bucks for it and the cost of the rebuild kit. 8) i was planning on using a 650 since the car wont see to much track, just a weekend toy. but i couldnt pass up that good of a...
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    86 cutlass salon build

    got alot done on the cutty today. got my engine and trans connected, dropped in. radiator installed, almost all linkages hooked up. just got to find a speedo gear housing cuz the original one cracked. oh and a speedo cable. and need to stab the dist and get wires hooked up. would have done...
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    will camaro headers work on g bodys?

    well i ordered the jegs brand shorty headers. they say they will fit 80s camaros as well as g bodys. the ones i was gonna have given to me were long tubes for camaros so i dont think they would have worked.
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    will camaro headers work on g bodys?

    im in need of headers. and a buddy told me he would give me a set of hooker longtube headers. from a late 80s early 90s camaro. they will be goin in a 86 cutty with a sbc. i know its simpler to get them to see if it will fit. but i cant get them till mon. and figured someone on here might...
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    Best choice for pistons

    i like srp or je pistons. forged of course. flatops. but if cost in an issue trw or some kb are good
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    7.5 gear change

    its not too hard. helps if u got someone to help that has done it before. main thing is getting your pinion depth and ring backlash right. or at least close. sometimes u dont even have to mess with it. u can look up instructions off google or if u buy a new set they will come with them.
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    school me on valvesprings

    when ur talkin valve springs alot comes into play. cam specs, base circle radius, lobe lift, how much ur gonna spin that engine. u got to take installed height, seat pressure. it can get complicated. ive done it before but now i just contact comp cams and give them the specs and they...
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    86 cutlass salon build

    pretty much done. not sure if i want long tubes or shorties
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    86 cutlass salon build

    so today got alot done. got to change the oil and o2s on my dd. and got to put the sbc together for my cutlass. only thing i got left is buy some headers, stab the dist in and set my timing oh and i still need the ps pump bracket but im not to worried about that now. im gonna setup the carb...
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    I have a 80 cutlass with a chevy 350, need advice on mods!!!

    Re: I have a 80 cutlass with a chevy 350, need advice on mod good luck in iraq bro. i just started my army career to. got to go back to 68w training after exodus. well looks like u got a good little setup. cant really do to much as far as power gains without changing heads or bottom end...
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    86 cutlass salon build

    hope everyone has been doing good. im back home for 2 weeks for x mas exodus. completed my army bct and now starting ait. luckily for me my ait is in my hometown. so i can work on my car on weekends. well came home to see the car covered in dust. time to invest in a car cover. pressured...
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    86 cutlass salon build

    havent been working on the car. been kickin it with the fam and friends. leaving on monday. and the machine shop did dip the block before cam bearings and plugs were in. and they said the wash after boring the cylinders dont hurt the bearings. so i trust them. the only thing i got done was get...
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    which stall converter speed to get

    i think with his power output he can get it to stall at 2800. and dacco is a good brand. good quality. ive used a few of there converters. i had a 3500. and could get it stall to 4k. the one im running now is a 3k. and i can stall the car almost up to 3500 with the foot brake.
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    What's your dream car?

    non g body dream cars my 3 choices would be audi r8 mercedes benz sls 69 chevelle ss 396

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