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    Used 30-gal Snap-On Air Compressor - Worth it?

    So I found this one on Craigslist and I'm planning on picking it up tomorrow BRA5DV30VP, Air Compressor, Portable, Vertical, 30 gallon, 5.0 HP, 125 max. PSI They're asking $350. It's kind of an ugly stepchild in terms of voltage & air delivery... basically needs a 30A 120V circuit (who has...
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    Bump when engine turns over...

    I get a bump/jolt in the front end when the engine turns over and also one time when I turned it off. It doesn't happen any other time, but it happens every time I start the engine. Engine mounts? I visually checked the pass. side mount for leaks/deterioration and didn't see any oil or cracks.
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    Do you lose torque through a straight extension?

    Okay, I've been doing a lot of internet searching and I was surprised at how big a split there is on this question: Do you lose torque when tightening a bolt or nut using a straight extension? A lot of people say something like this: You should add X ft-lbs for each 6" when using a torque...
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    Another one from Michigan...

    I'm actually an Impala guy, but the Impala crowd only cares about B-body's. Been reading the forum for 8 months... finally decided to tie the knot. I really like this forum and I'm looking forward to meeting other w-body guys. Also, I'm lookin for a tuner to help me in SW MI, so if you got...
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    What pulley should I run?

    To start, I'll mention I've read the safely modding thread. My hopes are to swap pulleys if possible before I get my Gen V. My setup is SD headers/corrected catted DP, 4" HAI w/ 9" cone, stock (non-ported) TB & gen 3, AL 605 (can change to 104 pending advice), 195 t-stat (don't want 180 - I'll...
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    Very weird engine temperature behavior...

    Recently I removed my 180* T-stat for gas mileage purposes (stock car). I had used the 180 as a replacement for a 195 stat that was running below 170, thinking I'll need the 180 soon. Anyway, I took that one out and put in a new Stant 195 thermostat and this is what I'm getting: Temp will warm...
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    Is this a Hi-Flow Cat?

    Advance Auto Parts: Universal Catalytic Converter by MagnaFlow - Part 53009 P/N 53009 PS Reason for asking is I wanna get 40% off at Advance and this looks to be the only one they carry.
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    Can someone give me MAF #'s?

    I'm looking for some representative MAF readings at different RPM's. Also, does anyone have the MAF frequency (Hz) to CFM's or lb/min air flow rate conversion formula? This is what I'm looking for: at x RPM, MAF is around y Hz (for several RPM's). And, CFM (or lb/min) = .... (function of freq)...
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    Future Mods... what to expect

    I've been reading this forum and the others for 8 months now... This one is my favorite by far. It seems to be the most searchable and cleanest. Best one for learning in my opinion (thanks to the educators - you know who you are). My question is the following: I've read about the potential...
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