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09-19-2010, 04:05 PM
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Thanks for sharing all this info, f- bodies are new to me - so all the pics and info of what worked and what didn't will make my project easier to tackle.
I have a 94 Formula, all stock w. slp cold air and a loudmouth, 110,000 on the clock, and at least 60k on the opti, if the original owner didnt replace it then it has 110
I have a 94 Formula, all stock w. slp cold air and a loudmouth, 110,000 on the clock, and at least 60k on the opti, if the original owner didnt replace it then it has 110
09-19-2010, 09:09 PM
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I just got back from Tampa with a Moser 12bolt. It has 33 spline axles, 3.73 gears, and an eaton posi. I plan on replacing the posi with a spool since the spider gears are pretty much trashed. The ring gear looks to be in excellent shape though, it only has a couple small chips in it and they are not located in the wear pattern. I got it for 900.00 which I think is a pretty good deal. I should have it done and finished for under 1150.00.
I don't have anything against the Ford rear, but I prefer the 12 bolt....plus I already use 12 bolts in other stuff, and have a spare posi, spare spool, spare gears, etc.
I just need a torque arm compatible housing.
09-19-2010, 09:53 PM
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Thanks, it seems I can never find one for sale period and when I do they want an arm and a leg. Me and my dad have set up a couple and they were fine, so were going to do this one too. I knew I was going to have to find a fixer upper.
I don't think anyone sells an axle/housing combo for the 12 bolt. I know the 9in. housing and axle combo usually runs around 1000.00 but, id doesn't come with a center section. That's the expensive part. You'll tie over 1200.00 up in it using mediocre parts. Yeah, I had been saving for one and when the ad popped up I called and got lucky.
I was watching that since it popped up a couple days ago....was hoping it would end up in a silver lt1 camaro...just mine instead of yours. lol I had just spent my money on some other parts instead. Do you know if anyone sells a housing and axle package for the 12 bolt? I have asked in the gears section and all I get for replies are to use a 9"....9" costs about the same......blah blah blah.
I don't have anything against the Ford rear, but I prefer the 12 bolt....plus I already use 12 bolts in other stuff, and have a spare posi, spare spool, spare gears, etc.
I just need a torque arm compatible housing.
I don't have anything against the Ford rear, but I prefer the 12 bolt....plus I already use 12 bolts in other stuff, and have a spare posi, spare spool, spare gears, etc.
I just need a torque arm compatible housing.
10-01-2010, 06:25 AM
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Well, since I'm low on cash at the moment I did some piddling around and finally painted the intake and radiator support. I also mounted the fogger nozzle in the intake tube. I am buying my spool next week and will have pics of the rearend done and installed. Here's some pics of the intake. It was painted the same color as the car.
This is where I mounted the N20 solenoids on the frame rail where the ABS once was. I'm wiring it in today and doing a wire tuck on the passenger fender.
This is where I mounted the N20 solenoids on the frame rail where the ABS once was. I'm wiring it in today and doing a wire tuck on the passenger fender.
10-01-2010, 07:43 PM
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10-02-2010, 06:42 AM
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Here ya go, it is for an LS1 car but, you get the idea.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...al-inside.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...al-inside.html
10-02-2010, 02:22 PM
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Well, I finished wiring in the nitrous today. It went nice and smooth without any hiccups. I decided to crank the car up and wouldn't you know it the FN ignition switch quit working. It has on but it doesn't have run and start. I knew it was coming, it had been giving me some problems. I suppose the contacts are wore out. So, now I have to drop the steering column and replace it, has anyone ever done this and give me some tips on how to make it easier?
10-02-2010, 03:46 PM
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Well, I finished wiring in the nitrous today. It went nice and smooth without any hiccups. I decided to crank the car up and wouldn't you know it the FN ignition switch quit working. It has on but it doesn't have run and start. I knew it was coming, it had been giving me some problems. I suppose the contacts are wore out. So, now I have to drop the steering column and replace it, has anyone ever done this and give me some tips on how to make it easier?
10-03-2010, 01:13 AM
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10-03-2010, 09:34 AM
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All I had was a 1 inch drill bit. I drilled two holes and ground the center out. So it was actually an oval hole. Just the right size for the conncector. I didn't have a grommet that big so I used a piece of hose cut down the center.
10-08-2010, 12:02 PM
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I cleaned the engine bay up yesterday and I just couldn't believe how far it has come in just a few short months. Here is before and after pix of the engine bay. Not a great close up but, it's all I can find.
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