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Health & Safety
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Here is one every one should read. Who actually reads the labels on the cans and do you understand what it says???? These warnings are not there for your benefit for my way of thinking but the manufacturers litigation liability's. No different than the adds you see on TV advertising their medicatio...
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Smokin Joe
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1966 Dynamic 88 idiot lights. Not working.
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Alright, I've been trying to figure out the idiot lights, in my 66 olds Dynamic. None of them work. The the cold light came on once a a while back. But that was it. I've checked the bulbs. And for broken wires, and made sure sensors where all hooked up. Fuel gauge is in the same panel as the lights, and it work...
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Undead_Edsel_59
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New Tremec 5 speed
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Hey Guys ... I live in Northern Ontario. where would be a good place to order a new transmission from?
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Mikey44
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1955-57 Chevrolet Lokar Clutch Brake Pedal assemblies
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I installed a set of Lokars 1955-57 clutch brake pedal arms a few weeks ago,must say I am very pleased.The installation went well except for their instructions dealing with the brake pedal installation.They wanted to have the pedal and return spring installed while the clutch brake housing was sti...
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two tone 56
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1093
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Size of Ford 302
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What I would like to do is replace my 68 302 Ford and C4 tranny in my 34 with a up to date fuel ingection 302.Were can I get sizes of engines so that I do not have to do any body work ,just weld in new mounts if possible.
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Homer
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Brake Pedal Assembly Id Please
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Just hoping someone could identify what this brake pedal assembly is out of. Thanks,
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Nickeleye
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Lesson To Share
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So the back story to the picture is that myself and my oldest brother flew into Las Vegas, bought a 1968 Charger from a dealer on Freemont street and started driving home to Pickering. Seemed like a great idea until we got across the hoover dam and the 383 quits. I pull the coil wire and crank it over, goo...
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Livetodrive
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Ideas on front suspension 30 chev
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Picked up a 30 Chevy 3 window and would like to upgrade the suspension. Didn't want to pay the 4000 for the ifs setups. Whats out there that works, any ideas.
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Kustoms
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swap from single to dual brake line
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anybody made a swap on a 56 monarch well I think all 55 56 fords must be the same I want to change from single line to dual without spending the big dollars anyone know of something that will fit from the sixties or 70 s ford ?
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flatduck
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front end clip
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A friend has a 37 Cadillac he wants to clip and Ive heard the Crown Vics seem to be the choice now. Has anyone had any experience with these?
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hotrod-steve
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Trouble with a Garage Door Opener.
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I have an Overhead Door Co. Touch n Go Model 1000A garage door opener that has worked flawlessly for years. Now it works intermitantly. Seems to work in either direction fine but if you activate it again soon, in either direction after the first activation, it won't completely open or close. Doesn't c...
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South Shore
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U bolts for Ford small bearing 9" axle
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Hey guys, I'm looking at using a small bearing 9" differential out of a 67 Ford Fairlane (390 car) in my 56 F100. I need new ubolts. Can I use the 3" diameter bolts or do I have to go smaller? The axle tubes narrow down to 2.875" (I think it's 2.875") from the normal 3" dia. thanks Bill
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willys392
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Remote keyless entry
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I have a IC Dynamics keyless entry model 2RTA my remot will not work but the wifes will, I replaced the battery and still will not work. I called and emailed IC Dynamics and no one got back to me .Does any one know someone who will repair the remote.
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Homer
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Coolant
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Hi guys, has anyone ever used Evans waterless coolant, I'm wondering if this is worth the extra outlay as it says it never needs to be replaced and won't corrode the cooling system? I do realize its twice the price and not readily available, so extra would need to be stocked. Thank you, Angelo
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V2addict
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Looking for recomendations on a glass shop to replace 50's Cadillac windshield ...
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I thought it would be a good time to replace the front windshield on my 1954 Caddy ... before I finish putting all the trim back on that I removed to install vintage air last summer ... Its not cracked / chipped or scored ... but I do have a foggy area on the passenger side ... that looks like $#@% ... Looking f...
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DavidP
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loose valve guides
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I have a set of 186 heads and noticed that two of the valves had oil visible on the inside of the head. I pulled the springs and noticed that the valve guides are loose and can be rotated by hand. Is there a way to tighten them up or am I looking at having the guides replaced. JG
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billyisamountain
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trans cross member
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So it has been a while since I made any progress but got a chance today. I am building the trans cross member. Thought I would put some pics here so not to confuse my build page. That and I need/would like to know that I am doing it right. First pic is what I started with. If you look on the left you can see...
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Marten
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52 Mercury Truck windshield frame?
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Hey guys. My truck cab needs some TLC around the windshield area. I'd love to find a sheet metal replacement panel or a donor part which is solid. Does anyone know a place to get a prefab replacement so I don't have to recreate this area of the cab? Thanks!
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Roboticist
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winch strength
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Thinking of putting a winch in my shop to pull the truck in from outside. It is easy to roll out as it is all down hill, getting it back inside is hard. So can someone explain how much pull strength I would need.
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Marten
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frame support ideas sought
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it is a stock 70 chevelle h/t car with some big power that i am asking about. i don't notice much stress with street tires on but with the slicks it is noticeable and i am not sure where or how to add some support to the frame. gusset the corners is probably a starter point but is there some other places to thi...
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shag766
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Raising Rear Suspension
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I installed a new set of leaf springs in my '67 Camaro. I'd liked the stance as it was but the leaf bundles had separated so I measured it up and found it was 1" lower than stock and ordered a new set with a 1" drop. The problem is that the car is a convertible and the extra weight must have them compressed mor...
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damion
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speedometer cable retainer
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Somewhere along the way, I lost the retaining plate that holds the speedometer cable drive into the side of the transmission. This is a super t10 and I don't remember which style it is. I have seen a flat bar with a bolt hole in the end and also have seen as on my T5, a horseshoe shape with a bolt hole at the t...
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wuga
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"IAT"(Inorganic Additive Technoligy) Antifreeze
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Went all over looking for "IAT" (Inorganic Additive Technoligy) type antifreeze for an old cast iron block with a copper and brass radiator.I am looking for a Brand name product. Every auto store or jobber place I went to was "buffamoomed" when I asked for it specifically.Their "idea" of an old car n...
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South Shore
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License Plate Restoration
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My YOM plates are in need of a repaint,does anyone know who does this service in Ontario ?
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two tone 56
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5.7 350 chev gm help
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Hi can we install 350 timing cover on roller vortech block / carbelt is useless refuse to talk / comp will not answer phone / help please am told we can use old school cover with a little mod / also will 300 duration hi lift cam work on marine boat motor , 1.5 drive 64 cc chamber , flat top piston , 200 or 220 int...
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hotrodford8
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1140
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main bearing question
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The main bearings on my Gen1 5.7L SBC are stamped with .0006. What does that mean? JG
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billyisamountain
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Air Bags
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Frame is coming along nicely on the Merc, time to start looking for an air ride/ lowering system. anyone know of a dealer close to London that can help, Thanks Ron.
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stang
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831
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66 olds signal switch
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I got my 66 olds dynamic on the road, after a bit of driving my signal switch broke, if I can get the part that pivots off, I think I can fix it. Does anyone know if that comes off the switch assembly? As Its old and brittle and don't want to break it more than it is. I think there is a tab, that pushes the copper...
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Undead_Edsel_59
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Glove box won't open. Any ideas?
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I've open'd the glove box a million times on my 66 Olds. Now that my insurence and ownership are in there it refuses to open for anything. I've been at it for an hour now, seems it has to be open to take any of it apart. It's not locked. The latch is obviously broke. I've tried using a small pick, and other thin...
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Undead_Edsel_59
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torque application
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Here is a little exercise I would like you to do. If you know how much torque your engine puts out and if you know your first gear ratio and you know your rear end ratio, multiplying these three numbers together should give your torque at the rear wheel. i.e. 260 (torque expected from 261) x 2.52 (1st gea...
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wuga
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tall deck distributor.
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i have a part number for a rebuilt delco distributor 366/427 tall deck. however, it also lists it as fitting a 350 medium duty truck. anyone know anything about this 350 and why it would take a tall deck distributor ? is the manifold on this 350 taller by .400" or something ? i'd like to order one for m...
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studeshaker
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925
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VIN code reading?
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Good morning! My '52 body seems to have a VIN stamped on the firewall. It's really hard to see. The main VIN plate is missing and I have no ownership. There is no frame. So here's the question. What is the best method to read this VIN? I have heard a lot of stories of what guys have tried, and I don't want...
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Roboticist
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London Drive Systems?
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Anybody use London drive systems off of highbury south for driveshaft work? I have one that needs to be shortened and balanced,any info welcome!
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72endurawagon
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What GM transmission to use
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I am building a nostalgia altered. It is expected to weigh in at about 16-1700 pounds. I am using a 261 Pontiac 6 cylinder rated at about 275 hp and about 260 ft. lb. of torque. I am running 9" by 29" slicks. I was going to run an aluminum Powerglide, but I don't think 1st gear is low enough. ...
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wuga
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Chevy Vortec heads
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Will the newer style vortec heads work on an older ( 1986 ) 350 ?
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hotrod-steve
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Need advice regarding trim pieces on 62 Nova
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Guys I have a 62 Chevy 11 Nova, the trim pieces I am talking about go on the doors right beside the window where your arm would rest if you had it out the window and on the small window in the passenger area same place, The pieces I have now are in nice shape and have polished up perfectly but the problem I have...
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Hibred
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1193
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Antifreeze Question
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Do you use the same hydrometer to check green antifreeze as pink antifreeze?
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South Shore
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1327
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trailer brake controller
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Hi all have a trailer brake controller installed previously in my 76 regal,how can I removed it.
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taz 76regal
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Flex-A-Lite Elecric Fan Install ,..????
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Has anyone had any experience with installing a ( Pusher ) Flex-A-Lite electric fan on their radiator, ?? They come with a set of 4 plastic bolts, and fast nuts. I have a problem with the idea of feeding a small philips screw driver through the core of a brand new aluminum radiator, ( as the installat...
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cheyenne
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TH 350 Trany Rebuild
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What upgrades should be considered when getting a mid 70's 350 TH transmission rebuilt for street use?
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South Shore
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looking for a scanner
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I have a snap-on m2500 but it won't work on the 07 chevy and I don't want to spend a lot of money for the cables and cartridge. I have a code reader but am looking for a decent scanner that will give me live data that shows tps etc. and not cost me a lot of $$$$. Any suggestions?
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Rustynuts
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1004
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Brake drums for 9"
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Gidday folks, I have a small bearing 9" rear diff from a 67 Fairlane with 10"x 2.5" brakes. I got the rear end w/o the drums. I'm looking for drums to fit and I can get the proper ones but the money they want for them is outrageous ( Carquest $173 per). Are there any late model drums they w...
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willys392
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Ford 302 EGR plate gasket fit
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Hi folks, I bought the Edelbrock 4 bbl EGR plate for the 302 and have found that the gasket that goes under it has an opening that is a bit too long on the supply side to the EGR valve and extends to the downstream side by about 1/8 of an inch, creating a situation where exhaust gas can bypass the EGR valve enti...
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Randyr
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Father & Son In Need of Help With Their 72 Dart Swinger
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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/city-of-toronto/72-swinger-looking-for-...
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Whitey
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1934 Plymouth PE
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Just had a call from a guy about his 34 Plymouth he just got, he's trying to find out what the PE model stands for??? I remember when I worked for Chrysler back in the late 60's that they had a P series some ended in a F ?? Anybody know the answer?? Thks Pete
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dualquadpete
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Dual Exhaust Inline 6 - Split Manifold or Headers
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I am considering options for an upcoming engine swap. I want to add dual exhaust to a 235 Chevy I6. I like the look of a split manifold, but I'm concerned it won't flow well enough. I also don't have the ability to weld cast iron so I'd have to find a shop to do it. Of course, I could bolt on Fenton headers and be...
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wbeaton
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3893
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51 Merc
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After months of research and measurements I think I have found a donor car. 1976 Ford Cougar, Florida car. wheelbase is very close side to side. saved everything, power windows, brake booster heater core & fan etc. will post some pics once I get the body off. -- Edited by stang on Monday 28th of Marc...
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stang
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Lizard Skin
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Has anyone ever made their own sound deadener?? I've done a little web search and apparently this stuff is easy to make, just thought I would ask if anyone here has tried and if it worked out as expected or advertised? Angelo
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V2addict
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AIR / FUEL Meters
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I 've seen these meters shown in magazines -- Is it just a matter of installing an O2 sensor in header and connecting it to the guage ?? Somehow it all sounds too simple -- But , I have zero knowledge of these things -- Would enjoy some pointers --- THANKS in Advance -- DON / Fleet 51
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fleet 51
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custom wheels
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does anyone know of any companies still in business who still make custom offset wheels?
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Seeker1056
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