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Old 01-11-2017, 02:42 AM
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Default Any shop in so Cal who knows how to install a Fayes Wattslink?

Anyone?

I'm going to get me one, I just need to know if anyone here has one and who did it for them.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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I'm probably going to install mine (MWC) in a weekend or two (that doesn't rain).
What brand did you get, or are you getting?
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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
I'm probably going to install mine (MWC) in a weekend or two (that doesn't rain).
What brand did you get, or are you getting?
I'm going to go thru Sam Strano just as soon as I get a hold of the guy. I'm also gonna install a UMI road race k-member too.
gonna get my car ready for an LS3 crate motor and go from there.
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Great to see there are some locals getting watts links installed. I've had my MWC watts link installed for over a year now and love it! Do yourself a favor and get a digital angle finder, because you need to get the bars set parallel first. But overall its an easy install, but the K-member install is a whole other job! lol
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Yeah I figure I'll get the k-member installed when I swap my tired LS1 for an LS3.
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Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
Yeah I figure I'll get the k-member installed when I swap my tired LS1 for an LS3.

Ya that'll be a lot easier, just drop out the bottom. are you getting A-Arms too? Also you have plans for commifornia SMOG?
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Ya that'll be a lot easier, just drop out the bottom. are you getting A-Arms too? Also you have plans for commifornia SMOG?
that would be nice, I'm just not sure how that works, I mean do I need the PCM for the LS3 or can I keep my current PCM. And just change the relucter wheel to 28x and call it a day?
is it legal only if I update the pcm AND the LS3, or can I keep my factory pcm???
im also thinking just the k-member and factory upper and lower A-arms, don't want the front end too stiff due to the aftermarket rod ends on the lighter A-arms...
decisions decisions
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Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
that would be nice, I'm just not sure how that works, I mean do I need the PCM for the LS3 or can I keep my current PCM. And just change the relucter wheel to 28x and call it a day?
is it legal only if I update the pcm AND the LS3, or can I keep my factory pcm???
im also thinking just the k-member and factory upper and lower A-arms, don't want the front end too stiff due to the aftermarket rod ends on the lighter A-arms...
decisions decisions
I'm building up an LSA block. I bought an CBM 24x Billet reluctor wheel. Lingenfelter also sells an electronic conversion box, but I'd rather change the reluctor, since I have to get the assembly balanced anyway.

Like you, I am saving my UMI Kemember install until I put the new engine in.

I'll probably assemble it all together, place it on the Kmemeber (and A Arms & shocks), then roll it under the Camaro.
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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
I'm building up an LSA block. I bought an CBM 24x Billet reluctor wheel. Lingenfelter also sells an electronic conversion box, but I'd rather change the reluctor, since I have to get the assembly balanced anyway.

Like you, I am saving my UMI Kemember install until I put the new engine in.

I'll probably assemble it all together, place it on the Kmemeber (and A Arms & shocks), then roll it under the Camaro.
Ohhhhh that makes sense.
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