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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Power Gains From Swap

quick update I got the car back together and started it runs but it might need a tuning still

Forum: Body

02-01-2015, 11:06 PM

Replies: 12

Atomic Orange

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Atomic Orange

thank you fellas I am now decided between those or a dark purple or a cranberry wine not quite sure if I want to look at that bright orange all the time even though it is majestic

02-01-2015, 11:03 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

thanks for your input, at this point I'm almost convinced to stay 323 if my car has that or swap to 342

02-01-2015, 11:01 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

my friend put a set in his Nova, biggg difference :)

02-01-2015, 11:00 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

Thanks, if the rear gear is a 323 then I may just run with something like this and keep the original gears

02-01-2015, 10:57 PM

Replies: 38

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

Alright, thanks. Did all 700r4s come with that 3.08? If so then I'm fine with 3.23s compared to spending them cash on 342, I'm just not sure what it has currently.

02-01-2015, 10:53 PM

Replies: 38

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

Yes TPI. Most people are saying 3.42

01-18-2015, 06:21 PM

Replies: 38

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

anyone with suggestions on 3.42 or 3.73 gears?

01-18-2015, 06:21 PM

Replies: 5

3.73 vs 3.42

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Posted By nikk2themax

3.73 vs 3.42

pros and cons for daily driving

Forum: Body

01-18-2015, 12:14 PM

Replies: 12

Atomic Orange

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Atomic Orange

i like the sound of that

01-18-2015, 12:09 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 1,980

Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

hats off to you man, mission very well accomplished :thumbsup: yeaaa I have no intentions of putting slicks on this one, I have a fully built 85MCSS with draglights,12.5 sportsman pros and 4.11...

01-17-2015, 04:14 PM

Replies: 38

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

that looks reaaaalllyyy nice, i have been doing research over the past week or so on the subject, I am trying to do something similar to the process you took (used, rebuild, swap)

01-17-2015, 01:04 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

interesting, eastern NC

01-15-2015, 04:20 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

Thanks for that @biggearhead @ron i was actually looking at your build the other day, ideally this would be perfect. Now just weighting the options, i appreciate the responses fellas...

Forum: Body

01-12-2015, 12:07 PM

Replies: 12

Atomic Orange

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Atomic Orange

to be honest I am debating between the two :thumbsup:

01-12-2015, 12:05 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

awesome, that sounds good man :thanks:

Forum: Body

01-11-2015, 12:04 PM

Replies: 12

Atomic Orange

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Atomic Orange

nobody? i searched cardomain, good results

01-11-2015, 11:32 AM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

thanks for all the info but im not as Noob or as gullible as this post seems to make you think, this is my 4th third gen (88formula, 89 bird, 92 25th anniversary RS, 87 Trans) The "vette" reference I...

01-11-2015, 10:42 AM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

Found this comment on a different thread. Is there any truth or justice to this?? "Why not find out for yourself? Every V6 thirdgen in any yard will probably have 3.42s. Open but its still...

Forum: Body

01-11-2015, 10:35 AM

Replies: 12

Atomic Orange

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Posted By nikk2themax

Atomic Orange

Soooo, I am in love with the 07 Corvette Atomic Orange and I am highly considering painting my GTA (will be painted either way) Any one have pics of an AO bird??? Thanks all

01-11-2015, 10:30 AM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

It is the 7.5 10bolt

01-11-2015, 10:30 AM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

niiiice :thumbsup: I just checked and it is the 10bolt 7.5. What is the ratio on these? Should I just run it until it breaks?

01-11-2015, 10:28 AM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

Only drag racing for this one will be to the grocery store lol this is my daily. Please dont bash me but did all GTAs come with the L98? when i got the car the man said it had the TPI305 and this...

01-10-2015, 10:06 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: RearEnd Upgrade

honestly im not sure, will check in the AM and let you know

01-10-2015, 09:09 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

RearEnd Upgrade

hey everyone, i currently have an 87 GTA. I finished rebuilding the motor last weekend and I am hoping to get it to the paint shop this week. Either way, with this L98/700r4 combo I want :driving:...

Forum: TPI

09-21-2014, 05:16 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Power Gains From Swap

lol yeaa

Forum: TPI

09-20-2014, 09:12 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 917

Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Power Gains From Swap

could i buy chance try a memcal which came stock on a 350 with teh same computer or a aftermarket memcal?? any suggestions?

Forum: TPI

09-20-2014, 09:10 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: Power Gains From Swap

Im referring to having to find out my new compression ratio so I can get my memcal remapped accordingly. If that is so what do i need to do to figure it out?? thanks

Forum: TPI

09-15-2014, 09:31 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By nikk2themax

Power Gains From Swap

so i recently picked up an 87 GTA clone from a kid for a smooth $1200. Him and his father had swapped the stock 305 with an L98 block,then totally rebuilt it with new crank, rods, speedpro pistons,...

Forum: Engine Swap

07-15-2012, 07:00 PM

Replies: 4

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: 350 build Feedback Needed

Would you explain to me exactly why that wouldn't be a good combination, why dualplane would be better, cam is .292 duration, 670 wouldnt be bigenuf?

Forum: Engine Swap

07-15-2012, 06:25 PM

Replies: 4

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: 350 build Feedback Needed

Y do you thirnk i made this thread?

Forum: Engine Swap

07-15-2012, 04:54 PM

Replies: 4

89 Bird 305 to LO5 swap

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Posted By nikk2themax

Re: 89 Bird 305 to LO5 swap

it has been rebuilt with stock roller setup bt rebuilt with high-compression pistons, walls are smooth as butter. 2 days ago i purchased a set of completely reworked and ported '72 #882 heads rods...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

07-15-2012, 04:48 PM

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Posted By nikk2themax

350 build Feedback Needed

i recently purchased a 89 Trans Am with the TBI 305/700r4 (blah) 2 weeks later i purchased an 91 L05 oilpan to pistons. it has been rebuilt with stock roller setup bt rebuilt with high-compression...

Forum: Engine Swap

07-15-2012, 03:31 PM

Replies: 4