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  1. popeyenate

    Turbo size suggestion for 4.5l V8

    Hey guys, just bored, sitting around and dreaming about boosted mopar v8's while having some rum and pepsi...anywho.... I was looking into running about 500-600hp our of an old school mopar 273. I have forged rods/crank stock, and most 273 builds suck if running NA. I found a garrett gtx3582r...
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    So some dude turned into my car...

    A DoD Civilian employee turned his 2012 silverado 2500 HD right into my car from the left lane on Thursday when i was driving to a ship. That really put a damper in my day. The fender that normally protrudes over the tire is now pushed back about two inches, the driver side mirror was crushed...
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    coolant issues after elbow/lim/uim replacment

    So, i have a question for you all. I replaced the uppers/lowers gaskets and elbows as stated above, but this damned thing is still leaking coolant. Do I absolutely need the elbows plugged in to cool the alternator? or is it just a pass through for some awful reason, and i can cap them with...
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    Suspension refresh/upgrade

    hey all, been browsing around the threads and reading a lot. this is what i am thinking about going with: 2004+ FE4 package Excel-G struts Vogtland Sport springs KYB dust covers and bump stops Are there any better springs out there for this refresh? the car has 109k miles and riding rough...
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    overheating, some other issues

    guys and gals, I have been having issues with my cooling system. Previously, it would intermittently run the cooling fans on high speed only, no low speed on. It now will not turn any on, the gauge pegged at 235 (with new temp sensor installed and fans working previously, high speed worked)...
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    coolant issues

    hey all!! a while back, i replaced the uim and lim gaskets, coolant elbows, coolant temp sensons, and rad cap. I need to flush that orange crap out fully and just run real coolant. i have been having issues with my engine heating up. the elbows arent leaking, no puddles of coolant when car sits...
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    freshen up suspension

    hey all, i plan on getting gr-2 and vogtlands, but what other suspension components do i need? i thought about getting bigger sway bars, but im more worried about ball joints and bushings. which ones need to be replaced around 100k miles? i hate that stock doesnt have grease points, and car is...
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    clean your maf sensor

    hey guys, i have been searching and havent found any how-to or write up. anyone ever clean their maf/mas?? i have the crc mas cleaner...maybe i will do a write up of my own. just getting my feet wet is all.:th_jester:
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    what suspension for car?

    hey, i have a 99 gt, and in dire need of shocks, they have NEVER been replaced since we owned the car (she bought it at 16k miles..its almost 100k now) and have been looking at KYB and stuff, but dont want to spend arm and a leg on the AGX. are gas-a-just the gr2? and are these ok if i decide...
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    e-brake rubbing inside of rotor

    well, figured out what was happening, i never use my e-brake when parking, some people have in my car. but im pretty sure its rubbing the inside of my rotor. is there a way to readjust this, or do i have to get a whole kit to do it? makes awful grinding sound when driving (now i know what it...
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    wideband o2 kit

    hey all, does anyone use this currently? i was plannin on getting one, for either my car now, or the one i have my eye on...but just seeing who has it installed... VR Speed Factory - EVO, DSM & WRX Performance Parts - Gauge Kits - Innovate Motorsports G5 Gauge Kit (G5 Gauge, LC-1 & O2 Sensor)
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    good headers legal for cali

    hello all, are there any good or decent headers that are carb approved for our cars that DONT cost almost 1k bucks? or if even at all?
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    cam choices

    so out of listed cams or just better than stock, which ones would you use with a 3.4, eventually a 3.25 pulley, i/c setup, and *maybe* 1.9 rockers...i guess stocks are good if i use a better cam...lesser of two evils, stock cam with rockers, or better cam with stock rockers...so..here is the...
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    gp'ers in san diego?

    title says it all, so are there any of us besides me out in san diego??
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    f body brake swap!

    so its a really awesome thing that my buddy has an f body, and just put big brakes on his car. so, is it worth it to buy his stuff and put it on my car? sorry TDC, he has parts here in cali locally. i would need to get pads and rotors though...
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    HELP!!! TDCRacing FWI install...

    not sure what is going wrong, but it seems the intake tube is a little long, or a mandrel is at the wrong angle. how much of the inner fender brace do i have to remove? i trimmed some of the bracket where the old air box was that the inner brace bolts to. running out of daylight, and needing...
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    tsw on 99 gt

    hey all. morning and hello i have a question, would these http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_vortex.php fit my 99 gt? i know they come in a variety of sizes from 100-120, not sure about back spacing...but 17x8 wouldnt be too big would they?
  18. popeyenate

    hello everyone!

    im new hear, i see that you have great tips, tricks, and support for grand prixs, and if not other cars as well. i have a 99 gt and want to put new shocks/struts on it, and contemplating putting on an electric water pump as well. would like to put the pump on before i go on deployment (6 mos...
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