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    Got My New TE-45A Installed!

    The TE45a works fine on a stock long block as long as you have enough converter which IMHO is 3400+. It loves high boost! You need to run it up to be able to get air thru the (restrictive) stock heads. Jim
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    A/C high pressure side fitting

    What size is the high pressure side tap in the line coming off the condenser? I went to hook up my gauges (R12) to check my system and the tap is smaller than my hose fitting or the low pressure side tap for that matter. Is an adapter of some kind required? The gauge set I have uses the same...
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    The downside to roller cams

    Sorry to hear about your problems Bob. If Jason is interested and needs any info on lifter dimensions and the like have him contact me. All of the roller lifters GM uses (and used in the past) from Delphi are the "pocket" design. The "fork" style parts are from Eaton and are only used on...
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    New times with new combo...few ???'s

    I launch the car in 2nd gear and let it shift automatically 1-2 (about 5400). I believe there is more line pressure when the trans is in 2nd gear so you get a good firm shift. I then shift manually 2-3 around 5300 rpm. I don't lock the converter at the line since I'm concerned about the...
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    New times with new combo...few ???'s

    Re: that is a good time Thanks - Yes, stock internals. Its the original factory motor that's never been opened up. Jim
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    New times with new combo...few ???'s

    With the stock heads and cam you definately want to be locking up the converter. At 5400+ rpm the power is falling off very quickly. Lock the converter after you go into 3rd gear and you'll like the results. Jim
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    Wilwood front brakes - early lock up

    I installed a Wilwood front brake kit on my car over the Winter. Just got the car out and took it for a test drive. The fronts are now locking up on moderately hard stops. I'm assuming this is due to more piston area with the Wilwood calipers. Has anyone else experienced this and how was it...
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    girdle or billet caps

    Hey Ed, Who did you get to do the block machining when you replaced the main caps? Thanks, Jim
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    UB Machine UCA's caution

    Thanks John. I think I heard the stockers are somewhere around 10# so quite a nice weight savings. Jim
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    UB Machine UCA's caution

    John, Can you post the weight of the assembly including the ball joint? If you have the weight of the stock arm that would be great as well. Thanks, Jim
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    UB Machine UCA's caution

    Has anyone figured out the best way to keep these from contacting the frame in full rebound? Thanks, Jim
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    powdercoated champion intake and others

    Put me in line for the lower intake if it falls thru with the others. Thanks, Jim
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    Guys with manual steering

    Great - Thanks Otto. Jim
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    Guys with manual steering

    Dave - Are you saying just remove the pump/lines/etc. and run a shorter belt with the existing bracketry and tensioner? I guess I was under the impression that there was some reason this wouldn't work. I know the Champion bracket is the slick setup if you want to spend the $$. Thanks, Jim
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    S10 manual steering box

    Wanted: 1985-1993 S10 manual steering box with pittman arm and plastic steering collar adapter that came bolted to the top of the box. Must be in good working condition. Please email with shipped cost to 48315 zip. Thanks, Jim
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    best valve springs

    For stock applications I don't think you can beat GM p/n 10212811 from the 4.3L V6 (and the Gen IE V8's). You get OEM quality, chrome silicon super clean wire, and the loads come in right around 85-87# with all of the stock hardware including the OD hat damper. I've been running them in my car...
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    Champion A/C, pwr strg delete bracket

    Looking for a Champion power steering - A/C delete bracket. Please email with shipped price to 48315 zip. Thanks, Jim
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    Best street turbo for low 11's ????

    Thanks Marc. It's holding up for a couple of reasons. I tune for ZERO knock retard and run very conservative spark (21 deg). In addition, I don't run my car at the track very often so I'm only seeing a few quarter mile passes per year. That being said I do have a spare trans sitting on...
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    Best street turbo for low 11's ????

    Thanks Scott. Turbo is a Craig TE45a with P-trim wheel and Precision .63 housing. Launching off the foot brake at 8-9#. Jim
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