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Jul 25, 2012 | 06:48 PM

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Some people just mount it on the wheel wheel under the hood like factory. Personally don't like the look. Matter of fact I don't even want to see the PCM. Yet still want it easily accessible. I'm going to either relocate the horns that are mounted inside the driver side fender to the passenger side and place pcm there where the horns used to be then make a cover to hide it, or I'm going to mount it inside the car behind the dash somewhere. Might be building a center console from scratch so directly under the dash where the radio is could be an option hidden inside the console.

same here i never thought about ware the horns are ..gona check that spot out tomorrow. thanks fellas

Jul 30, 2012 | 11:20 PM

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What size is the fuel inlet going into the fuel line at the back of the engine.

there are 2 inlets, 1 appears to be larger than the other. What size are these?

Jul 30, 2012 | 11:39 PM

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3/8 inlet and 5/16 fuel rail return.

Jul 31, 2012 | 01:13 PM

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3/8 inlet and 5/16 fuel rail return.

This is on top of the L31 engine? Going towards the firewall?

Aug 12, 2012 | 09:06 AM

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bump as g bodies rock

Aug 12, 2012 | 09:31 AM

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ders-pics.html
My thread of what I got so far

Aug 12, 2012 | 11:50 AM

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Kevin i am Bandaid on TB.com ....still waiting for you to get Tom to make me a set....

Aug 12, 2012 | 02:10 PM

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Those that have 1in setback plates and 4l60e what trans dipstick are you using?

Truck dip stick, car, aftermarket?

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Aug 12, 2012 | 02:35 PM

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Those that have 1in setback plates and 4l60e what trans dipstick are you using?

Truck dip stick, car, aftermarket?

think i read alot use the lokar

Aug 12, 2012 | 03:23 PM

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think i read alot use the lokar

I need a dipstick too.. I wonder if the car one will fit.. Almost bought the lokar when I was at Summit but I wanted to see if a factory one would fit first..

Thanks

Aug 12, 2012 | 03:46 PM

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I wanted to see if a factory one would fit first.

x2 I would like to use a factory one as well.

Aug 18, 2012 | 11:06 AM

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column shift

Is anyone running a column shift in there g-body? I have an 81 malibu and I want to retain the factory column shift when I complete the ls1/4l60e swap. I would like to run a set of headers instead of the factory manifolds, but I don't want to have to beat up the primaries or collectors. Is there a header that actually fits properly? Would I have to modify the linkage if I just go with the manifolds?

Aug 18, 2012 | 03:11 PM

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You have to modify the linkage when using the BRP headers if you want to be able to shift manually into first gear - the lowest you can go is second befor the lever hits the header

Aug 18, 2012 | 03:16 PM

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You wouldn't, by any chance, have pictures of the modification? BRP headers fit otherwise? I really don't want to have to dent any of the tubes. Would I have to modify the linkage if I went with manifolds?

Aug 18, 2012 | 05:39 PM

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I've seen this set up using a cable set up with the column shifter.... Post #134 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f10/1s...75/index3.html

Aug 18, 2012 | 08:55 PM

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What lower hose are you guys running with a g body radiator?

Thanks

Aug 19, 2012 | 10:29 PM

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What do I do w/ my speedo cable on the 4L60E?!

Also, I'm looking at buying a Dakota Digital Dash for my Regal... how would that work as far as sending and receiving info to and from the engine sensors and trans?

Aug 20, 2012 | 12:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pmgm

I need a dipstick too.. I wonder if the car one will fit.. Almost bought the lokar when I was at Summit but I wanted to see if a factory one would fit first..

Thanks

I was able to tweak the one that came with my 4L65E from an 06 GTO by hand and it fits perfect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm53

Is anyone running a column shift in there g-body?

I am but mocked up and purchased custom headers to work around it from these guys..

http://www.stainlessheaders.com/index.aspx

Below are the finsihed headers and a shot of how far they hang down to clear.

Aug 20, 2012 | 01:16 PM

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Those headers are nice, did they duplicate the bends needed to make more upon request? Would be good for them(sales) and other gbody people that want to keep column shifter.

Aug 20, 2012 | 04:18 PM

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Those headers are nice, did they duplicate the bends needed to make more upon request? Would be good for them(sales) and other gbody people that want to keep column shifter.

Once they made mine they literally broke the mold. They are made per the mock-up kit they give

Unless you request your mock-up back they disassemble it and keep the reusable parts.

I Used John Bs mounts though so that may not necessarily be an issue if you want to go custom as your motor placement and areas to clearance will vary from mine unless you have the same mounts.

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