1978 Malibu Project, 4th times a charm

Wraith

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This was how Saturday morning started. Unpackage Terminator X and start on a wiring diagram.



Then I started digging for parts that were forgotten purchases. Really need a better system for inventory rather than my memory



And yea, this should work for sensors including MAP/boost/oil/etc sensors, forgot I bought this sensor rail from LowDoller, just need to order the 3 bar map sensor plus push lock fittings to complete the setup



And to 64nailhead's credit and a buddy that reminded me, the Holley 6.86" Pro Dash I had stashed will allow me to add the outputs I need and all the inputs I could ever want. Still trying to not buy a Dominator. Just because. But then again.....
 
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scoti

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Then I started digging for parts that were forgotten purchases. Really need a better system for inventory rather than my memory

Truer words have never been spoken. " I could have sworn I only researched the part".....

Same w/parts purchased & shelved for later use. Where was that receipt? What version of said part was this ( the original, v.2, v.3)?

And it's even worse when you have multiples (multiple chevy trucks of similar vintage; multiple g-body rides; multiple Model-A's).
 
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Texas82GP

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Truer words have never been spoken. " I could have sworn I only researched the part".....

Same w/parts purchased & shelved for later use. Where was that receipt? What version of said part was this ( the original, v.2, v.3)?

And it's even worse when you have multiples (multiple chevy trucks of similar vintage; multiple g-body rides; multiple Model-A's).
Agreed. I have bought so much stuff for my Grand Prix that I don't know what I have at this point. Too many boxes!
 
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64nailhead

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Correct me if I’m wrong -

I see you 2nd guessing what you’ve bought or thought in the past. All I have to say is ‘run what you brung’. Everything you have that I’ve seen will work - can always upgrade later. And FWIW, selling the Term X from a fully functional car to upgrade will make it worth more. I’ll bet that if you decide to sell just the Term X Max ECU for a Dominator swap will yield more money than you paid for the entire X Max kit because the prices have increased so much.
 
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scoti

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Correct me if I’m wrong -

I see you 2nd guessing what you’ve bought or thought in the past. All I have to say is ‘run what you brung’. Everything you have that I’ve seen will work - can always upgrade later. And FWIW, selling the Term X from a fully functional car to upgrade will make it worth more. I’ll bet that if you decide to sell just the Term X Max ECU for a Dominator swap will yield more money than you paid for the entire X Max kit because the prices have increased so much.
x2 on this logic & especially true w/electronics. Seeing 'used parts' installed & 100% functional yields more return on the investment vs sitting in a box as an unknown where you'd likely take a loss.
 
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Wraith

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Embarrassed to say that zero work has been done to the Malibu. Other stupid purchases and the sale of another distraction this year but no movement on the Malibu. scoti I need to get with you on the stock spindles if you still have them, will text ya.
 
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clean8485

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Just curious here ,but what brand and size are the rims on your Malibu? I was always a bit of a sucker for the Minilite style rims.
 
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scoti

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Embarrassed to say that zero work has been done to the Malibu. Other stupid purchases and the sale of another distraction this year but no movement on the Malibu. scoti I need to get with you on the stock spindles if you still have them, will text ya.
Been out of town but back now. The offer is still good.
 
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