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Message |
 Topic: X,H or neither? |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 611
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 Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Fri
May 16, 2008 12:16
pm Subject: X,H or neither? |
| I agree with rbohm. I'm gettin ready for a new 383 engine and 2.5" dual exhaust. An ex-stock car driver just told me the H pipe for my modified daily driver will bump the horse power a few horses. ... |
| Topic: Made donation, no acknowledgement, no thank you, etc |
Cmino
Replies: 35
Views: 1786
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Forum: Site
Topics Posted: Sat
Jul 14, 2007 7:27
pm Subject: Made donation, no acknowledgement, no thank you, etc |
| I've been waiting over 3 weeks for confirmation on the ECC side after also donating thru PayPal. I've been stiffed out of dollars many times over 36 years so no confirmation gets me concerned to say ... |
| Topic: Help me pick paint colors for a 5th Gen Conquista |
Cmino
Replies: 12
Views: 712
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Forum: Body
Restoration Posted: Thu
Jun 21, 2007 8:11
pm Subject: Help me pick paint colors for a 5th Gen Conquista |
#4
See the cover of the El Camino 1978-87 catalog from Original Parts Group (cat # LM2002). The Cmino on the cover is blue but I think it will be obvious why #4.
The fact that my '83 (parked) and ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Mon
Mar 12, 2007 9:15
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
| Problem reduced but not solved. Without directions with new springs I installed as stock with flat coil at top. This flipped the wording on the springs upside down which I later learned is wrong. I ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Sat
Feb 24, 2007 12:05
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
| There is a measured 1.75" shaft showing. Bilstein finally confirmed 4.92" shock travel. 1/3 of 4.92" is 1.64" which puts me almost 1/8" on the plus side. But maybe this model Bilstein needs to be ne ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Wed
Feb 21, 2007 8:12
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
| Well I loosened the C.A. pivot bolts, bounced the Cmino a few times, then re-tightened. It helped but only slightly. Then I put the old shocks back on and it helped a little more but truck still bou ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Mon
Feb 12, 2007 10:29
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
| Very possible that tightening the control arm bushings without vehicle weight is playing at least some part in this. When I replaced the rear springs and disconnected the upper control arms from the ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Mon
Feb 12, 2007 4:35
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
| The Springs are progressive. |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Sun
Feb 11, 2007 3:15
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
The truck still has the tired original V8 engine so no extra weight. I don't believe these shocks are adjustable.
Pack Rat, I agree, the part number needs to end with a '+' sign as recommended for ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Sat
Feb 10, 2007 12:18
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
| Weight of truck used only for shock tighteningl but tires were off for all ball joints, tie rods, idler arm, and drag link installs. I didn't think it was an issue. I believe when you are tightening ... |
| Topic: Bouncing New Suspension |
Cmino
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Thu
Feb 08, 2007 10:35
pm Subject: Bouncing New Suspension |
Frustrating front end bounce on my '87 Chevy El Camino with the following new parts just installed:
- Bilstein shocks P/N F4-B36-0949-HD
- Eibach Pro Kit 1" lowering springs
- Tubular upper con ... |
| Topic: speedo help |
Cmino
Replies: 8
Views: 288
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Wed
Mar 22, 2006 5:25
pm Subject: speedo help |
Here's another related link.
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/speedometer_calibration_______va.htm |
| Topic: speedo help |
Cmino
Replies: 8
Views: 288
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Tue
Mar 21, 2006 7:38
pm Subject: speedo help |
| I believe jayachtee is on target. After I had my '87 200r4 rebuilt my speedo was off about 5mph too high at 30mph and off 10mph at 45mph. I forgot to tell them I changed the rear gears. They then put ... |
| Topic: Intake Manifold from idle or 1500rpm |
Cmino
Replies: 0
Views: 164
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Fri
Feb 17, 2006 1:22
am Subject: Intake Manifold from idle or 1500rpm |
| With Cmino rear so light and my driving habits requiring action in the 20-55mph range, does an intake manifold rated for 1500-5500rpm make more sense than idle-6500rpm? For stock 305 w/600cfm carb, mo ... |
| Topic: Temp Tach/voltmeter hookup |
Cmino
Replies: 5
Views: 406
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Forum: Electrical Systems Posted: Tue
Feb 07, 2006 11:05
am Subject: Temp Tach/voltmeter hookup |
| Hey thanks guys. Now hopefully I can get this thing running right away to properly break in the cam and not damage it. Before the new parts, it was very difficult to get the rockers adjusted so the ... |
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