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02-11-2015 #861
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I'm pretty sure it won't want any friction modifier either, so I suggest doing a thorough cleaning inside the pumpkin and axle tubes.
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'19 WRX, Turbo-H4/6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)
Gone but not forgotten dep't:
'01 Maxima 20AE 5M, '10 LGT 6M, '95 626, V6/5M; '79 Malibu, V8/4M-5M; '87 Maxima, V6/5M; '72 Pinto, I4/4M; '64 Dodge V8/3A
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02-11-2015 #862
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Originally Posted by carguykeith
I def have to look into this!!Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
02-13-2015 #863
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I run the Tru-Trac in my 8.5". LOVE IT and don.t run friction modifier. No clutches=no need for it.
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Hey sicmonte. What size wheels studs do you have in your car? The part number if you remember.
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Front wheel studs were already installed when I ordered the brakes from Baer so I have no idea what part number they are. Originally Posted by Number1
The rears are ARP #100-7713
http://arp-bolts.com/kits/ARPkit-detail.php?RecordID=73
and yes for some reason I have different lug nuts for the fronts and the rear.Douglas Lutes
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03-05-2015 #866
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UPDATE:
The motor rebuild is going to cost too much with all the machine work involved....so I'm now on the look for a decent short block.
ANY IDEAS?????Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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What displacement? What compression ratio? Originally Posted by SicMonte
Norm'08 GT coupe, 5M, suspension unstockish (the occasional track toy)
'19 WRX, Turbo-H4/6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)
Gone but not forgotten dep't:
'01 Maxima 20AE 5M, '10 LGT 6M, '95 626, V6/5M; '79 Malibu, V8/4M-5M; '87 Maxima, V6/5M; '72 Pinto, I4/4M; '64 Dodge V8/3A
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anywhere from a 350...383...400....something decent but cheap. My old motor was a 350 bored .060 over and has 10:1 compression. Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
Douglas Lutes
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03-05-2015 #870
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PM sent.
I'm maybe a couple hours from I70 & I695.
Norm'08 GT coupe, 5M, suspension unstockish (the occasional track toy)
'19 WRX, Turbo-H4/6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)
Gone but not forgotten dep't:
'01 Maxima 20AE 5M, '10 LGT 6M, '95 626, V6/5M; '79 Malibu, V8/4M-5M; '87 Maxima, V6/5M; '72 Pinto, I4/4M; '64 Dodge V8/3A
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So here are all my parts for the SBC and some suspension pieces...I really wish I had my shop back!!! My car has taken over!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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So I have been working with UMI Performance for a while bit now to help them prototype some suspension pieces.
These are their new rear coilover brackets with and without lower control arm relocation...pretty slick stuff here!!!
Here's a close up of the LCA Relocation brackets with the coilover mount.
Douglas Lutes
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03-05-2015 #873
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Here is the UMI Performance rear coilover bracket installed on my 8.5 housing.
Douglas Lutes
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The rear Lower Control Arm brackets with the coilover mount fit very well but I had to trim the housing a little bit. You can see in the pics below how the support plate is hitting the actual housing.
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
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So we measured, marked and cut!!
Douglas Lutes
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"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
03-05-2015 #876
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Test fit.....
Douglas Lutes
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"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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Final test fit with the coilovers.....these brackets are really nice, very strong, well thought out and most importantly....MADE IN THE USA!!!!!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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Well......last Saturday 4/4/15 I had the G Body dream team over to my shop and we did A LOT of work to my car........I mean a lot of work!!!!
We did so much that I really didn't have any time to take pics....I had to have my buddy Nick take all the pics and we streamed the build live on my YouTube page!!
Here's a list of what was accomplished:
- Installed new motor
- Installed Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
- Installed LT1 T56 built by RKT Performance (Rick Kim)
- Installed SickSpeedMonte Clutch pedal assembly
- Installed 8.5 rear end
- Installed full rear UMI suspension
- Installed front ridetech Tru-Turn set up
- Installed front ridetech Muscle Bar
- Installed RideTech TQ Coilovers
Here is a link to the full 11 hour build. The motor and clutch/trans was installed in the first two hours and the motor was fired up in the last half hour of the video. I will have build pics up soon.......
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
05-05-2015 #879
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Huge update coming soon........t56 is in, suspension...everything!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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You created your own circle of friends - congrats again!
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