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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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is it a good idea or not?? i just got it and was wondering if it really helps
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 98sspullin'em
is it a good idea or not?? i just got it and was wondering if it really helps


Any added insurance on a rear end is a good thing IMO. So yes its a good idea especially with the TC you have.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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If nothing else, at least it has a drain plug
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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yeah, and the old fluid made my stomach hurt literally because it stunk sssooooooooo bad!!! i dont think it has ever been changed and has 93 k miles on it!! so i was thinking i mine as well put one on there since im taking the old one off!
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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I agree. Every little bit helps. Plus, they look pretty cool if you ask me!
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Not to highjack your thread - but I just picked up a Lingenfelter version of the TA Cover from the boards? Don't know for sure if it has the 'Stud Kit'? What should I look for or see if it does? Just figured someone in this thread could tell me. Thanks!
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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anything will help these 10 bolts
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Originally Posted by 1999Daytona500PaceCar
Not to highjack your thread - but I just picked up a Lingenfelter version of the TA Cover from the boards? Don't know for sure if it has the 'Stud Kit'? What should I look for or see if it does? Just figured someone in this thread could tell me. Thanks!

It should come with 4 long bolts (studs). You remove the cap bolts and replace them with these. Make sure that you mark which side the caps come off of. If you don't then you can run into major problems. Put the new bolts in and put on the new cover. Pretty simple. Took me about 30 mins to do it.
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Thanks alot Jake! Yeah, it didn't come with those - so I'll have to pick those up.
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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I would say go for it if your not planning on buying a new rear right now. When I had my 3.73's installed last June, I had the TA cover and stud kit put on. Car is a daily and saw 40-45 runs on the strip last year as well as many on the street with BFG DR's and so far it hasn't . I usually launch at 3500rpm's feathering the clutch (which is also stock) just in fear of it blowing. I have a 12bolt/9" fund (I'm not sure which one I want yet) though.

Bottom line: I think the TA cover has kept my rear going!
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