1971 impala lsx
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hate to leave it ........ LOLs
$50 tow from my buddies to the exhaust shop. here we come!!
looking fresh everybody stares i can't wait till it on the road
ignore the tape on exhaust only so the wouldn't rattle during the tow
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whats the best spark plugs, wires and coils do you guys use... i want to upgrade those there all stock for the moment, lol i have some ideas but I'm now to the ls1 more of a gen 1 small block guy. any suggestions,,,??? LET ME KNOW. lol
im inching to drive this sucka ;p
im inching to drive this sucka ;p
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OKAY UPDATE i drove home from the shop after getting my headers (pics soon)
nd my upper radiator hose busting on my way home i tried to wire the fans to stay on just for the mean while but i guess they didn't... i though my engine blew up
hopefully it it was jst steam..
what camps to you you guys? i was using gates power clamps now I'm think of triple clamping it...
it was scary!!
almost done then this so tomorrow I'm going to see what i can do.
nd my upper radiator hose busting on my way home i tried to wire the fans to stay on just for the mean while but i guess they didn't... i though my engine blew up
hopefully it it was jst steam..
what camps to you you guys? i was using gates power clamps now I'm think of triple clamping it...
it was scary!!
almost done then this so tomorrow I'm going to see what i can do. 
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aND ANOTHER BIG QUESTION. should i put gages for temp ec?
or no and just leave it basic i don't want to my matiance and i have enough relays already lol
i also want your guys opinion on the lis1 does there any seals that are prone to go out like the rear cover, head gaskets? i want to do a overhaul eventually
and again what spark plugs for my carb'd ls1 any ideads,
and wires and coils??? please and help big thanks
or no and just leave it basic i don't want to my matiance and i have enough relays already lol
i also want your guys opinion on the lis1 does there any seals that are prone to go out like the rear cover, head gaskets? i want to do a overhaul eventually
and again what spark plugs for my carb'd ls1 any ideads,
and wires and coils??? please and help big thanks
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i blow the top radiator hose off... its fixed now but i shouldn't of drove it it was my fault looks like steam from a movie like a smoke grenade.
but i got it home fixed it, then it started right up no head issues so far.... woooooooo lucky luck luck
but i got it home fixed it, then it started right up no head issues so far.... woooooooo lucky luck luck
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But back to my orginal question,
what spare plugs, and (gab) and spark plug wire do you guys use for a every ay good gas milage, i don't mind paying a little extra.
and the coil...... should i stick with the stock gm coils or save up and get the MSD stuff. i know it does great in old school engine, but what can it do for me and my carbureted engine.
also it would be a big help hat oil, and filter yo guys use. my engines miliage is about
150,45
any advice help please...
what spare plugs, and (gab) and spark plug wire do you guys use for a every ay good gas milage, i don't mind paying a little extra.
and the coil...... should i stick with the stock gm coils or save up and get the MSD stuff. i know it does great in old school engine, but what can it do for me and my carbureted engine.
also it would be a big help hat oil, and filter yo guys use. my engines miliage is about
150,45
any advice help please...
But back to my orginal question,
what spare plugs, and (gab) and spark plug wire do you guys use for a every ay good gas milage, i don't mind paying a little extra.
and the coil...... should i stick with the stock gm coils or save up and get the MSD stuff. i know it does great in old school engine, but what can it do for me and my carbureted engine.
also it would be a big help hat oil, and filter yo guys use. my engines miliage is about
150,45
any advice help please...
what spare plugs, and (gab) and spark plug wire do you guys use for a every ay good gas milage, i don't mind paying a little extra.
and the coil...... should i stick with the stock gm coils or save up and get the MSD stuff. i know it does great in old school engine, but what can it do for me and my carbureted engine.
also it would be a big help hat oil, and filter yo guys use. my engines miliage is about
150,45
any advice help please...
For oil use a quality synthetic, Amsoil is excellent but expensive. I like using AC Delco filters, Wix is good too.
Don't waste your money on MSD coils, you don't need them.
Andrew
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TRUNK READY FOR SUBS. MAYBE AIR BAGGED BUT I DOUBT IT.
working on the rear end next! REAR END ,POS1 TRACTION BARS, AND GET STUF CHROME, POWDER COATED
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