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6 Days Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread transmission fluid too hot?? in 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)

"Too hot" is a relative term. Typically we like to see trans fluid stay under 180 ish. You can spike it higher than that and be fine. Just...

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1 Week Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Yep! I'm really happy with how this engine is coming together. Sloppy mechanics "Best" cam. I snagged one when they were first released so it...

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1 Week Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Through a bit of negotiating and trade, I got my hands on a LQ4. I'm in the process of refreshing that now. Dingle ball hone Run EVERYTHING...

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4 Weeks Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!! in Members Rides

Oh, yeah. I'll check everything as it goes together. Biggest thing is how the crank spins after it's torqued. Hand tight and the crank won't spin...

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4 Weeks Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!! in Members Rides

Surprisingly, the crank didn't look too bad. I think I stopped driving it just in time. I spent about $20 on wet/dry paper, metal polish and some...

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4 Weeks Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!! in Members Rides

Finally got to pull apart the first 5.3 I swapped in. Spun a couple of main bearings. Seems pretty random to me. I never touched the bottom end on...

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05-15-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Time for an update I suppose. Rear suspension stuff is in, eBay radiator is doing work. Been working on moving the battery to the trunk. That was a...

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05-10-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread BrandonHall10's 2001 Regal GS - On Pregens? in Members Rides

20 in the front. :cool: Yeah, the price hit for premium hurts, but it's still better than any of the other V8 trucks we have. Yup....

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05-10-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread BrandonHall10's 2001 Regal GS - On Pregens? in Members Rides

So, we still need a windshield but the tint is on. Mostly legal. Pay no attention to the Gorilla tape residue. All w-body owners have had to tape a...

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05-03-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread The Import in Members Rides

Suzuki X-90? Cute!

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05-02-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread BrandonHall10's 2001 Regal GS - On Pregens? in Members Rides

Hey, one thing at a time. Tint is coming. Need to get the cracked windshield replaced first. :th_depressed: It for sure does. She drops down...

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04-29-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread BrandonHall10's 2001 Regal GS - On Pregens? in Members Rides

New rubber.

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04-18-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread Overheat issue in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

Top it off brother.

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04-18-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread Overheat issue in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

Check the amount of coolant in the radiator. When cold.

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04-10-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread Rebuilding Valve Body in 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)

I have not personally installed this kit, but I have some transmission experience. After reading the instructions, it looks like they tell you to use...

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04-02-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Sold. in Other Vehicles

New owner sent me a picture. Said some lady hit him head on. It was cool while it lasted I guess.

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03-20-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Next weeks project!

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03-16-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

It's a "direct fit" more or less. Thanks to GM's parts bin engineering, this same radiator fits a crap ton of cars. I had to add some spacers and...

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03-12-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Well shoot. My freebie radiator turned out to be no good. That coolant leak at the lower hose was the seam between the outlet and lower tank. Back to...

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03-07-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Front end is done. Upper and lower tubular control arms. Moog upper and lower ball joints. Moog inner/outer tie rods and adjusters. Gabriel shocks...

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03-07-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread Transmission works when cool. in 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)

Many times (but not always) that is a symptom of a clogged filter. After running for a bit, the filter will suck up a bunch of crud and clog. Turn...

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03-04-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Yeah, it's nice having connected friends. "New" radiator is in. Ran the car around the block a couple times. Should be good for another 25 years....

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02-27-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Hmm. Maybe, but there's been a change of plans. Guy I bought the car from managed to track down an original radiator. He's got connections all over...

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02-25-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

Nope! Keep following along for all the triumphs and fails. Bunch of parts showed up over the last couple days. Doing a "budget" handling upgrade....

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02-17-2022

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. in Other Vehicles

This one came from classiccarstereos.com. Only took like 5 day to receive after ordering. Not bad considering they have to put together a package...

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