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Old 04-17-2014, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by marc97taws6

Nice find! What you putting it in?
Not quite sure. Something that I can cruise around in with the wifey and kid. maybe a Nova/Chevelle or even a Lemans. Keep an eye out for a good roller for me
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:15 PM
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Good call, I didn't even think about the dbw stuff. Sounds like a pita to convert it to cable throttle. I'm trying to do as lazy of a swap as possible. I'll be getting the odb2 wiring and all.
all the ones ive done are dbc fbody harnesses. The dbw looks about as easy. If you wire it up yourself id be more than happy to help as much as I can. I have alldata for year specific diagrams and what not.
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by willizm
Not quite sure. Something that I can cruise around in with the wifey and kid. maybe a Nova/Chevelle or even a Lemans. Keep an eye out for a good roller for me
Volvo wagon papa
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:33 PM
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selling my truck and trying to decide on what to get for a new daily. not looking to buy brand new, maybe a couple years old somewhere around $10k
there are weeks where i drive 100-200 miles a day so i need something good on fuel and reliable. ive been looking at tdi's and civics but am open ears for suggestions.
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by snake95
BOOO!!!!!
Stick it in a GN or something...
You complain so much.
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selling my truck and trying to decide on what to get for a new daily. not looking to buy brand new, maybe a couple years old somewhere around $10k
there are weeks where i drive 100-200 miles a day so i need something good on fuel and reliable. ive been looking at tdi's and civics but am open ears for suggestions.
TDI/Civic/Accord for sure

I'm at the same crossroads right now with my truck.

Dad is selling the camper soon and they will use the marina for their boat. All I have now to tow after that is maybe a 1200lb with trailer jetski. No need for a 3/4 ton truck for that.

Considering "downgrading" and putting some cash in my pocket. The best question is what?

I can sell my truck for $15k and pick up a similar mile, similarly optioned 04-07 Trailblazer LT or Envoy SLT for around $7500-$9500.

Or do I buy a car and have it tow the jetski? Although that would look goofy and think most are only rated at 1,000lbs and what if I want to upgrade to a boat or get a second jetski in the future? Blah, help!
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:57 PM
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The only solution is a brand new diesel.
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Originally Posted by willizm
Not quite sure. Something that I can cruise around in with the wifey and kid. maybe a Nova/Chevelle or even a Lemans. Keep an eye out for a good roller for me
All i know is it needs twins.
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Originally Posted by sw07gt
The only solution is a brand new diesel.
$62k msrp for a loaded 2015 diesel. Yeah, no thanks.

I do not believe in yuppie trucks.
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Old 04-17-2014, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 92cobranotch
Mine has been stated. I asked about yours. Still no answer tells the tale i guess
The tale whose point is that you can't read?
When the right conditions are met, my ETs are present. But reality is, I don't race at the drag strip. But my cars don't suck and I make more than 400rwhp. The poor troll, and you, don't.

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Old 04-17-2014, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by audacious nick
The tale whose point is that you can't read?
When the right conditions are met, my ETs are present. But reality is, I don't race at the drag strip. But my cars don't suck and I make more than 400rwhp. The poor troll, and you, don't.
im running a th350 do you know what that does to dyno numbers? Hp definitely doesn't always tell the tale. Look at 500hp hondas.
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Old 04-17-2014, 11:04 PM
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If my cars ever fast im getting this sticker.

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Make sure to put it on the front window so the fast auto guys can read it in the rear view!
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Fast and auto shouldn't be in the same sentence.
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Old 04-17-2014, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by adamantium
If my cars ever fast im getting this sticker.
Autos are faster than manuals its a well known fact
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:00 AM
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Stalled/tuned automatics*
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:06 AM
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Havent seen you in a while you find a job yet?
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If not google nuclear plant in Charleston SC they are hiring and they pay you as you go through their school

Sena or sema i believe its called
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Originally Posted by marc97taws6
You complain so much.

TDI/Civic/Accord for sure

I'm at the same crossroads right now with my truck.

Dad is selling the camper soon and they will use the marina for their boat. All I have now to tow after that is maybe a 1200lb with trailer jetski. No need for a 3/4 ton truck for that.

Considering "downgrading" and putting some cash in my pocket. The best question is what?

I can sell my truck for $15k and pick up a similar mile, similarly optioned 04-07 Trailblazer LT or Envoy SLT for around $7500-$9500.

Or do I buy a car and have it tow the jetski? Although that would look goofy and think most are only rated at 1,000lbs and what if I want to upgrade to a boat or get a second jetski in the future? Blah, help!
Just a note on the Trailblazers... they are HORRIBLE on fuel mileage. Mom had a 2006 that was lucky to get 15mpg.
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by "MAC"
If not google nuclear plant in Charleston SC they are hiring and they pay you as you go through their school

Sena or sema i believe its called
I know a guy who works out at the gym. He is on a security team at McGuire station. Lets just say they get to play with some NICE guns.
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Get a Tacoma great on gas for a truck and can haul your 2 jetskis
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