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    Vacuum Advance Limiter Plate for HEI Distributors

    Great idea, simple clean set up!
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    Exhaust system kit for ‘76 Jimmy?

    I need to replace the exhaust in my ‘76 Jimmy and looking for recommendations. According to Summit the Dynomax/Walker kit, part# 89007 doesn’t fit but looks like it should? They list a Hooker header back system but the tailpipes look like they exit at the rear bumper which I don’t want. What’s...
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    TBI Motor Swap

    Both have torque down low where needed and max out at 5400 RPM like the old RV/Tow style cams. .462/.480-218/226 @50 with 111 centerline for 456 ft/lbs .460/.480-216/224 @50 for 365 hp/425 ft/lbs
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    TBI Motor Swap

    I’m looking at two different budget 383 builds, both are 9.5 or 9.0 compression. One is fancier with stainless valves and Melling HV pump, supposedly 410 HP/460 torque and the other is a more basic stock type build with 365/425, both have new steel cranks and Silvolite or Sealed Power cast...
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    TBI Motor Swap

    That’s brilliant, so you cut the arm off of the pump and bolted it to the block so it looks factory?
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    TBI Motor Swap

    Thanks, I just bought it with the understanding that it had the original 400 but after driving it I realized it was a little under powered so curiosity got the best of me and I discovered someone swapped in a 1981 305, yuck. So I’m buying a reman roller motor to install over the winter, not...
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    TBI Motor Swap

    I’m going to replace the tired 305 in my 76 Jimmy with a rebuilt 383 TBI roller motor, anything to worry about, like will the accessories off my 305 all fit? I’ll obviously need new valve covers since I believe they’re center bolt style, it’s a one piece rear main seal so new flexplate, this is...
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    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    What lug nuts did you end up with? Extended length or acorn/bulge?
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