LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 09-16-2007, 02:11 PM
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So to save a little more weight, i threw in a new steering wheel. It was $70 total with the adaptor. I think its the best mod do far, lol

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nice, you got me convinced. So how loud is it inside there with no carpet?
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pretty damn loud, im not gonna lie. Especially when you have longtubes dumped under the car. But its not my DD and my "race car" so its cool when i drive it like twice a week.
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Love that dash by the headunit. Nice car man
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Originally Posted by Taubr Unit
So to save a little more weight, i threw in a new steering wheel. It was $70 total with the adaptor. I think its the best mod do far, lol

awesome car man, its actually my screensaver right now, but one Q, whats up with you oil pressure gauge in the dash there?
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lol, good find! Its disconnected. The 3rd gauge behind my shifter is the new one. ITs a mechanical one so when you disconnect the sensor from the motor the factory gauge does that.
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I like it, where did you get it from? You think its possibly to scrape off the GT writing on the horn button? Also how sturdy is it on the top half of the wheel since a friend of mine got a cheaper wheel and it was somewhat flimsy at the top
Old 09-25-2007, 11:18 PM
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I wish I could get this grip:



on this frame:



I like that old truck style frame. Then again, I grew up with a 90 Suburban
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Originally Posted by Taubr Unit
lol, good find! Its disconnected. The 3rd gauge behind my shifter is the new one. ITs a mechanical one so when you disconnect the sensor from the motor the factory gauge does that.
oh, heard that, lol. thats what i figured it was.
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How hard was it taking off the stock airbag and how did you go about doing that? Did you rent/buy a puller or what? I've been wanting an aftermarket wheel for awhile now.
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they are pretty sturdy I have a chrome one on my third gen
I can post a pic if you want
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ye post one
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Looks good. How much weight did you save over the stocker?
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Originally Posted by sexasomniac
How hard was it taking off the stock airbag and how did you go about doing that? Did you rent/buy a puller or what? I've been wanting an aftermarket wheel for awhile now.
Its not too difficult, but definitely not the simplest of installs either, you need a puller and a bit of patience determining how the new hub goes on, not to mention you sometimes have to shave some of your column or the hub itself. The airbag part is the easy part. Also you will need some C-Clip pliers (not sure if thats the true name) so get some if you dont have a set.
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looks awesome i like the setup.
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thanks guys. it only saved another 8lbs but im at a point with my car where ill take what i can get. Its real easy to change too.
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niiiiice!!!!
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im trying to install a grant steering wheel right now on my car what did you do with your yellow wire coming out of the steering column??? i think its the airbag wire.. also which adapter was it ??
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how are you guys hooking up the horn button?
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I have the GT Grant red three spoke and modified an s10 wheel kit. Only the sheild in the back needed to be shaved with a lower profile. I like the look considering my car is red. Pretty easy install...with air tools.

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