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#481
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-27-2019
Yeah man, if I knew at the beginning I would be this deep in, I would have pulled the engine. I've never pulled one and hope I get to soon. I mean, not too soon-knock on wood.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#482
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-28-2019
I shaved a little more weight by deleting a bolt tonight.
If anyone has got all three bolts back in the rear side of the front engine bracket, with the engine in the car, I'd like to shake your hand. That is, with the timing cover on.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#483
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#484
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
GrandPrix Junkie
10-01-2019
I went with moog problem solver lower control arms. and put in problem solver bushings. noticeable improvement for not that much money.
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#485
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-04-2019
I did inner/outer tie rods tonight. Inners weren't bad, but it was 20 bucks a pair so why not? Rack is leaking a little in to the boots so I'm gonna try some stop leak before I think about replacing the rack.
But I think I found the source of a squeak I've had for awhile. Seems to be the top side of the strut. Silly question maybe, but can I take the bigger, middle but off the top center of the strut? I wanna put some sIl-glyde on the rubber. Just dunno if this is a springy part that I shouldn't mess with.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#486
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
10-05-2019
thats the strut mount up top there. its replaceable. strut has to come off spring compressed then swap it. if you take that large nut off pretty sure the strut will blow apart on ya. spring will pull the shaft out. they cost like 15-20 bucks.
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#487
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Turbo is the way to go.
10-05-2019
If the strut is still installed in the car, you can remove the main nut in the middle with the metal washer. It can't go anywhere if it's all bolted together. I use an impact because a hand wrench likely makes the strut shaft want to spin.
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#488
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-05-2019
Thanks. I just got them off and lubed. Bad thing is I now know I need new struts The driver side shock I can slide up and down by had. Was fun trying to get it pushed back up far enough to get the nut on.
Any recommendations for decent struts? I just want stock feel and don't want to spend a ton.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#489
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
GrandPrix Junkie
10-05-2019
KYB GR-2 is a good strut, I don't know if they make them anymore though. as long as you aren't going to lower the car they should be fine.
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#490
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-05-2019
I need the whole assembly though. Mounts are shot. I'm leaning towards these because cheap and I can get them soon.
Or their next level up is 171661. 84.00 ea. I know nothing about struts. But not trying to build a lap car.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#491
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
10-05-2019
i went and bought a ebay set of 4 for 200 bucks. they been in there a few years now. not bad really, lifted my sagging ass too. and of course, better then worn out stuff.
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#492
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-05-2019
I found the KYB assembly. SR4002. Got a pair for 128 after 60 bucks in Advance Auto coupons.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#493
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#494
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Turbo is the way to go.
10-06-2019
I should try that track addict thingy with my truck. Kinda curious as to what it will show.
Though it kinda sucks I have a 3/4 tank of E85 and won't be able to compare it to pump fuel for a while lol.
SMGPFC Member #1
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#495
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-06-2019
Stock oil pressure is 1/4-18npt. I needed 1/8-27. Figured it's about time I saved some money so I made my own adapter from the stock sensor.
Threads a little loose because I don't have the right drill bit. Nothing a half quart of thread sealer and 4 or 5 o-rings can't fix.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#496
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
10-06-2019
just what the hell is going on here? they sell a 1/4 to a 1/8 adapter for a after market oil pressure sender
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98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#497
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-06-2019
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#498
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
10-06-2019
it cost me $1.35 cents....i call that as good as free, next to the time you invested in what might not leak......priceless lmao
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#499
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
10-06-2019
No, the feeling of saving 1.35 after spending way more than anticipated-priceless! That and I like when I can fab up little things like this. If I wasn't having fun with this build then I wouldn't be doing it. Oh, and it won't leak, guaranteed. Start taking bets now because I hope to have this turd running by the end of the week.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#500
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned