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    Options for removing exhaust tips without destroying them (without heat or power)

    A 40th came into a local u pull place a couple of days ago, and I went out to look at it this morning. The vents look cracked, like something sat on them, but they are all there. The interior is pretty trashed, at least in the front, and the ODO has over 300k on it, so I'm pretty sure nobody...
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    Neutral safety/ Range selector switch

    Just curious if anyone has had the range switch either completely sh_t the bed, or at least start going out, and what did it do when that happened? I've read elsewhere that it is very uncommon for them to go out, but I'd like to see what input I get here. HD if there is any difference in the...
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    Newest issue: Reverse lights!

    I noticed this morning in the reflection of my car's tail lights in a chrome bumper that my reverse lights were staying on. Got home, cut off all exterior lights that I could, left it in park, and yep, reverse lights stay on! Any common experiences with this? I'm thinking not in the MFS or the...
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    Any input on this data log from yesterday?

    My number 6 Cyl now has a misfire issue, but I know for a fact that it is the fuel injector. there is some negligible misfiring in a couple of the other cylinders (maybe a 2-4 count periodically), but my map readings are significantly higher when #6 is going apey.
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    DHP questions

    So, I'm planning on a tuner for my next mod- type purchase, and as far as I can tell, DHP seems to be the better option IF you can find one (v/s HPT). So my questions are these- 1) Good place to locate one now? I understand the people that originally made the interface are still in business...
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    Weird fuel issue

    I went to a buddy's house last night, and was parked nose- in on a little bit of an incline. When I wet to leave, the car started sputtering something fierce. I pulled into a parking lot, and pulled the codes, and had a p0301 & p0201. Limped it home, cleared the codes, went in to bed. Got up...
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    Question for folks with SLP springs

    Curious if GR2's would be sufficient for SLP springs, as they are reputed to not drop the car too much. I ran across a set of SLP's that were purchased new and never installed, and for $100 shipped, I'm inclined to get them. I know AGX's are adjustable, better, etc, but I want to know if the...
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    2 piece wiper cowl for 97-03 GP

    Looking for a 2 piece wiper cowl for my GTP. Mine had a 1 piece, and I cracked it pretty significantly when I did the water in the floor board fix right after I got it. Shipped to 29650.
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    IAC on the fritz?

    So I just got done replacing the LIM gaskets on my car. Intentionally took my time with it to triple check torque on fasteners and make sure any vacuum lines were adressed if they tore or broke (only lost the "T" at the snout!). Put the Fuel pump relay back in, filled the coolant, connected the...
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    08 Impala struts on 99 gp?

    I was browsing for struts the other day, and found some Bilsteins for an 08 Impala, which got me wondering if they would bolt up to my GTP without too much fuss. I would think all of the mounts would be the same, and the weight should be at least similar on either vehicle. Of course, if I could...
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    Doing LCA's, Anything to look out for?

    Ordered the ebay special LCA's, only bc they have vertical poly bushings and come with poly end links. I'm also replacing the horizontals with poly too. Anything out of the ordinary to look out for when changing them? I know the oe end links can be...difficult, but other than that? Also, will a...
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    Daytona v/s Regular GTP spoiler

    I've run across a daytona spoiler that is already the correct color for my car for a pretty good price, but I've already got the regular GTP wing. Anybody know if the Daytona would use the same mounting holes, or at least cover them up to prevent leaking? At a glance, I'm thinking not.
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    GPO Grille Inserts

    I'm gonna go out on a limb & guess the ship has long since sailed on getting a new pair of GPO's, but does anyone have the inside line on some before I start trying to make something similar out of fiberglass? Theived pic from google-
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    Thoughts on the best way to combat KR on a stock-ish car

    So, I have a little bit of KR showing up somewhere between 3 & 5k RPM. My car is mostly stock, and I am wondering what else, short of intercooling/ e85/ meth I could do to eliminate it before digging into a tune or (hopefully) adding any power to it. I feel like I've got a pretty good baseline...
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    Snout Seal

    What are folks' experience with changing the snout seal? I was under the hood yesterday aftre washing the car, and discovered oil leaking on the accessory belt. I see also that ZZP also sells a remanned snout, which would probably be a little bit of overkill for this issue, but I also don't have...
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