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Nice stuff there, did you install the locker? Could you give me a site for the rotors, I went back and reread your thread but didn't see anything
I'm trying to assemble my HEI, but I'm stuck on which springs to install on the mechanical advance? Any ideas, I'm thinking the lightest ones, to give me total advance rite away, but don't know... if this is a hijack, I will delete and post it on mine
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http://extremeaxlesales.com/contact-us.aspx I didn't install a locker, this axle already has a limited slip in it and that's fine for now. As for the springs in your HEI, do they you any specs telling you which springs do what? (what RPM they reach total advance) I've always liked the idea of matching the cam profile. |
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On the HEI I opened it up and the factory has installed the lightest springs...curve start 400,engine RPM total 1600. I think I opened a can of worms with this stuff, as I have no idea what I'm doing. There is a thread/FAQ on the pickup side I will be reading and trying to understand in the next couple days. My head hurts already, and I haven't even thought about cam profile. Is there an easy way out???
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Thanks for the link
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Hopefully you don't have an adjustable vacuum advance on your HEI. Just 1 more thing you have to mess with to get it dialed in right.
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Kurt,
I was curious about something, How many gallons per mile? Looking Sweet ![]()
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NAP Ask for Doug, real decent guy to deal with. Last edited by vtblazer; 01-03-2009 at 08:45 AM. |
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WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's
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GQ didn't have overdrive.
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Also, the 700R4 has a steeper first gear, which will get the pig rolling easier.
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WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.
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Ouch...that's gonna leave a mark!
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I took a 3 mile cruise in GQ about 2 years ago. I made a big mistake when I didn't buy it when I had a chance. Spilled milk, just move on and see what happens down the road.
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Okay, still waiting on the Ballistic arms to get here.
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Decided to move ahead without the arms.
Called Ballistic on Friday again and the parts still hadn't even shipped out, so I did everything else and will install the arms when they finally get here. Turned out to be a pretty fun rebuild, should last a good long time. It's a decent D60, 35slpine outer stub shafts, Warn premium lockouts, limited slip in the diff & all the innards are now happy. ![]() |
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Progress...Cool!
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Lookin Good!! I hope them arms are worth the wait. I was planning on getting a pair later but maybe i should order them now. Maybe then i'd have them by the time i'm ready to use them.
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To be fair, I think there was some sort of 'goof up' within their system, I don't believe this is the norm, I've heard their generally really good about getting product out but who really knows, certainly didn't work that way in my case. Guess I better clean up that McUgly tie rod, huh? ![]() |
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Wow look how much U-bolt ya got left. You should toss some 4" blocks in there and get it up some more.
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Problem is, I'm not sure they threaded them low enough. Tie Rod color...? Guess I had that one coming didn't I? ![]() Quote:
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