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    Goldgp's 5 speed swap

    Hello all! Now before you get too excited, lets get this out of the way... This is not a big bad Getrag 284 swap, think of this as more of an experiment of longevity ;) This swap is with the weaker little sister of the 284, the 282, found in fieros, cavaliers, sunfires, older grand prixs, low...
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    rod bolt torque specs

    Is the torque spec for a series 3 rod cap bolt the same as series 2?If not, what is it.Can't find that info anywhere. Thanks.
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    Crankshaft machining question

    I have my GTP's bottom end in the machine shop, and my rod journals will have to be turned 20 thousandths due to my number 1 and 2 cylinders spinning rod bearings.I have heard the cranks have an issue being turned down,any truth to that? Basically, should i buy a new crank,or will my original...
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    bad a$$ volvo

    What does it take to kill a Volvo? - Car Videos on StreetFire Wow, just fvckin wow.
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    Spark plug Question

    Got a question, zzp says NGK TR55IX plugs should only be used on stock GTP's, and that they recommend TR6IX for around a 3.4 setup.On the safely modding thread, blue says the TR6 is 2 heat ranges cooler, and the TR55 should be used for around a 3.4 setup.Im only wanting 1 heat range cooler than...
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    No speedo in nuetral

    Just thought it was odd enough to mention that when i put the car in nuetral, the speedo falls to 0.Throw her back in drive, pops back to whatever speed its supposed to,lol.Now, i havent tried this in my red gp yet,but i dont think it should do that.Not that it makes any fricken difference...
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    perf shift indicator in 98 dic wireup

    Ive got a 98 GTP with the performance shift indicator in the inst.cluster and i want to have it in the DIC.The dic does have perf. shift in it.I have searched the forum, but havent found anything substantial on the subject.I just want to know how to make it active ( ground/power what pin or wire...
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    Inner tie rod problem

    Got under my gp and was checking my suspension parts to make shure im ready for Kansas city.I found that my passenger side tire moves side to side. The actual ball joint isnt bad on the tie rod, the rod that goes into the rack is moving.The other side does not do this.Not shure if inner tie rod...
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    Key fobbs

    I need to get a couple fobs and i dont want to go thru the dealer to get them.Any Good internet sites to get them from? Any experiences or feedback would be great. Tanx
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    Bogging

    Got my GTP i recently bought all put back together and i am having an issue...First i will give you the background info.It is a 97 with 105k on it,stainless headers( no cat or u bend of course),ported supercharger outlet,new ngk plugs and wires, K&N drop in filter and new vac lines and other...
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    no brake lights...sometimes

    Ok, so heres what i got...My brake lights work sometimes and sometimes they dont.Everything else always works tho.Turn signals,third brake light,running lights ect. It has done it for over two years.Fuses,wires and all other simple things are good.The odd thing is that my 3rd brake light always...
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    carpet question

    So i just bought a 98 gtp last week and one of the things i need for the interior is the carpet.The swimming pool in the passenger floorboard mod pretty much made my foam impossible to dry and theres a hole in the driverside.I really want an oem carpet with the thick foam, but all the "OEM"...
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    Tranny question

    Ok, so here is the deal,since i got my gold gp i have been looking for another one.I am real specific on what i want.Well i found the perfect one this weekend.Red, sunroof,GTP,2door.The ONLY problem is that its a 97.So my question is,does it have a vacume operated tranny and if so, is it...
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    Best stock tails

    Im wanting to get some new oem taillights and i was wondering what company has the best quality lights? I would get them from the general, but i dont want them leaking in a year :th_frowning:Any suggestions or experiences would be greatly appriciated. Tanx
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    Will this fob work?

    Ok, so this is the deal.My keyless entry has been screwin up for a while now.Its circuit board is now deceased.So i picked up 2 used key fobs for 5 bucks at a junk yard.They look identicle to mine, but are off of an impala (05 i think and they have the spot for the battery in a different...
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