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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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What flex plate kit did you use?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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What flex plate kit did you use?
this 1 here ..http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atp-z270
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Sweet thanks.

Are you using a TH400?
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sweet thanks.

Are you using a th400?
no a th350 U CAN USE CURVED OR FLAT FLEXPLATE
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Oh, cool! Thanks for the info!
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Post #10 what is the displacement of the block you are using?
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Post #10 what is the displacement of the block you are using?
it's a 5.3
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Did you swap the cam out? Always want to drive a carbed ls motor..
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No not yet trying to save up money 4 it now..
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PARTS CAME 2DAY ! TIME 2 PUT CAM N AND BUTTON ENGINE UP !

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which tube has 2 be bent on the pass side using pacesetters ???
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which tube has 2 be bent on the pass side using pacesetters ???
passenger side: cylinder 4, tube 2. it hits the frame and lower control arm bracket. the drivers side needs to be straightened
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passenger side: cylinder 4, tube 2. it hits the frame and lower control arm bracket. the drivers side needs to be straightened
so i need 2 cut the bend out and make it str8 ?
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Talking waiting on underdrive pully & valve springs
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what are the specs on those wheels. do you have a p/n for them?
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They r ION 625 RIMS..i have the 16x8.
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