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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Hey, just dropping in and letting myself be known before I start posting tech probs. I'm not new to wrenching, but I am nearly ignorant to FBody specific issues. I've already done the clutch in this thing, but I have a bit more to do yet. These issues are:

full suspension
brake upgrades
drivetrain upgrades incl: driveshaft, gears, limited slip, and "better" gears for what I wanna get done
replace center console arm rest
replace upper dash
exh manifold leak
muffler rplcmt
full engine/tranny mount upgrades
aftermarket LED/Altezza tails
new paint
window tint

Anyway, hey all. Looking forward to learning much from yall.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Welcome!

What are your plans with the car? Are you going to keep the L36/M49 or are you going to do a swap? The L36 is the Series III 3.8L with the 5spd (M49), right?

Good luck!

Ed
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackFormula01
Welcome!

What are your plans with the car? Are you going to keep the L36/M49 or are you going to do a swap? The L36 is the Series III 3.8L with the 5spd (M49), right?

Good luck!

Ed
Yeah, the L36 is the 3800 Series II.

I intend on keeping the L36 for a lil while, see where I get, and then, if money were no thing, I'd go with a BBC 454. In all likelihood, I'll end up with a SBC 305 or 327 and build that bad boy up. I FULLY intend on keeping the stick, but I think the M49 is going in favor of a T56. The variable in that is whether I can find the proper fitment for the L36.

Thanks to both of yall for the warm welcome.
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