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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 11:38 PM
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Stock case glide with a SFI bell, trans brake, PTC 9.5 converter specd for a turbo 5.3. BMR cross member, stock Flex plate drilled out for the glide converter and crank spacer. Had to space the converter out with 1 washer to get the spacing right .

Amazon flex dip stick.

2 trans coolers in series . 1 right behind the Intercooler, feeding another one in front of the radiator .

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Looks nice...with that flexible dipstick (and ANY dipstick in a performance vehicle...even stock dipsticks) please take the time to drop the pan, and mark the full level on the stick.
I've seen LOKAR off by 2 qts...so never assume your dipstick will be right.

Your trans builder will thank you for not giving him a headache...and if you're the trans builder...then you'll really thank yourself
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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 09:45 AM
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Looks nice...with that flexible dipstick (and ANY dipstick in a performance vehicle...even stock dipsticks) please take the time to drop the pan, and mark the full level on the stick.
I've seen LOKAR off by 2 qts...so never assume your dipstick will be right.

Your trans builder will thank you for not giving him a headache...and if you're the trans builder...then you'll really thank yourself
Yes sir already marked and ready
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 05:47 PM
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Just to update this. The 2 coolers in series work incredible. Trans runs 150-160* . Went on a 25 ish mile cruise yesterday. Car needs a 28" tire in a bad way . 26" tire at 65 mph is roughly 3200 rpm with my 3.89 gears.
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