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Post by impaladave on Feb 1, 2006 20:45:55 GMT -5
Here we go guys (maybe some girls)! Let's see how strong the B Bodies ane represented.
I'm Dave Gardikis, and I own a Black 96 Impala SS with a Vortech SC'd 355, I'm laying 500rwhp through a built 4l60E, and I live in Massachusetts.
Dave
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Post by AAron on Feb 2, 2006 11:08:18 GMT -5
d-bodys you can also claim your car here as well
oh and ive got a b bod
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Post by impaladave on Feb 6, 2006 9:33:10 GMT -5
We got 2, Come on there's got to be more. I guess I'm going to have to go recruiting.
Dave
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Post by Fire67 on Feb 6, 2006 10:58:42 GMT -5
Go recruiting Dave. We may not own b-bods, but we'd definitely like to see more of em here!
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 7, 2006 11:14:57 GMT -5
Guess that makes me the only 6 speed Impy here! I have 2 b-bodies (96 & 68) if that helps  |
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Post by AAron on Feb 8, 2006 19:13:48 GMT -5
Guess that makes me the only 6 speed Impy here! I have 2 b-bodies (96 & 68) if that helps welcome did you get one of the BBHP kits to put your m6 in or do it yourself? oh and pics are required, ok maybe not but the help |
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 8, 2006 19:38:22 GMT -5
Actually, he prototyped the kit with my car...that is why I am number 2...number 1 is his car. Since his was a 9C1 and not an Impala he had the kit for the Caprices figured out, just wanted to do an Impala to make sure everything would work. I have about 80k on the conversion, absolutely love it. I think that the coolest thing is having five people in the car downshifting at 80 mph and hearing the reaction of all of those different people. Can't do that in a Corvette If you go to www.bigfastcar.com and look at customer's cars, I should be the one right below Josh's car. |
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Post by impaladave on Feb 9, 2006 9:28:35 GMT -5
383 M6, awesome!! Glad to meet you, spread the word.
I got a few guys from NAISSO and Impalassforum.com that I'm going to get over here.
Dave
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Post by AAron on Feb 9, 2006 11:23:46 GMT -5
Actually, he prototyped the kit with my car...that is why I am number 2...number 1 is his car. Since his was a 9C1 and not an Impala he had the kit for the Caprices figured out, just wanted to do an Impala to make sure everything would work. I have about 80k on the conversion, absolutely love it. I think that the coolest thing is having five people in the car downshifting at 80 mph and hearing the reaction of all of those different people. Can't do that in a Corvette If you go to www.bigfastcar.com and look at customer's cars, I should be the one right below Josh's car. i have drooled over that impy. very nice. yeah i love mine as well. just need more money to rebuild tranny and change gears. |
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 9, 2006 20:44:53 GMT -5
I have been through three trannys and three rearends  383 is in the works.....stock motor is knocking, waiting for my short block, and small parts, then gonna do the deed....I can't wait. I am down from back surgery, so the cabin fever is compounded, plus I have a buddy using my driveway and shop to put LT's and X-pipe on his 05 GTO M6....I have to get outside and do something!!! |
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Post by AAron on Feb 10, 2006 11:11:51 GMT -5
LOL, yeah that would have to suck. it sounds like you are abusing the drivetrain. what all is done, and happend, to the rearend and tranny?
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 10, 2006 20:58:25 GMT -5
Used transmissions were the biggest culprit there. As for the rear ends, I installed the first set of 4.10's too far out (too much pinion shim) which ended up being the death of the stock Auburn unit, it came out in a thousand pieces!!! Next, went with a Zexel-Torsen Series 4 and reused the gears. That unit really didn't like street use. I put some drag radials on it, took it off of the jack, and it just started clanking??? When I took it apart, the inner gears had rounded edges, and one of the ring's gears was chipped. So, I decided that 4.10's were the devil, went with 3.73's on my new Eaton. Hated the 3.73's so went back to 4.10's.....that is the long and short of it.....mostly long |
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Post by AAron on Feb 11, 2006 11:49:06 GMT -5
LOL that sounds like fun. i thought the 4 and 3 series carriers had to have different gears.
i have a used t-56 that im needen to rebuild that im still think about doing it soon.
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 11, 2006 15:56:03 GMT -5
Save yourself and buy the Viper spec parts from D&D performance....think that they are in Michigan. Get the steel 3-4 shift fork, the carbon fiber blocker rings, and a roller bearing kit. Was about $600ish for parts, and I was able to find a local guy to put them in for $250. Although that sounds spendy, I spent $1300 on a rebuild that lasted 5k miles and it shattered second gear. Bite the bullet and do it right one time |
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Post by AAron on Feb 12, 2006 12:38:06 GMT -5
the plan was for viper spec parts and do it myself. so if it blows up i blame myself  |
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 12, 2006 20:33:07 GMT -5
Man...that's awesome....only one thing about this car scares me, and that is the transmission. I've heard that if you have all of the right tools, they are not too bad. I noticed in your sig that you have a 79 Z with a 4 speed. I had one as well with a 3.73 posi. I loved that car but ended up selling it.  |
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Post by AAron on Feb 13, 2006 11:14:38 GMT -5
i have been ripping things apart since i was a kid, and most of the time getting them back together too i figure with a tranny manual and a friend i should get it done in a weekend. -+-Win32##Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0##1152 × 864##1-+- |
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Post by ssnorm96 on Feb 13, 2006 19:22:30 GMT -5
You can always blame it on the friend too -+-Win32##Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0##1024 × 768##1-+- |
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Post by AAron on Feb 14, 2006 10:44:15 GMT -5
i could but i wont.
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Post by HVYCHVY on Feb 21, 2006 20:41:58 GMT -5
I just came over from the ImpalaSSForum after seeing Ray's post on the LE2 heads. I have a 95 Caprice with a few bolt ons, gears, and some stall. So far it's ran a best of 14.36 @ 94.
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Post by impaladave on Feb 22, 2006 10:45:32 GMT -5
HvyChvy,
Welcome! Do you have the same screen name in the impalassforum? If so, I've seen you around the forum.
I'm just starting to try and get some of the B body guys over here from Naisso and the Impalassforum, but you should be seeing more coming over after I get my promotional plan together.
Once again, welcome, and let the posting begin.
Dave
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Post by AAron on Feb 22, 2006 11:47:48 GMT -5
yeah another B-bod ;D
welcome
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Post by sob9c1 on Mar 1, 2006 20:54:36 GMT -5
I'M HERE I'M HERE! i got 3 right now and pickin up a 4th soon.
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Post by turtle on Mar 1, 2006 21:02:52 GMT -5
I'M HERE I'M HERE! i got 3 right now and pickin up a 4th soon. Welcome to the site. Congrats on getting another for your collection. |
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Post by AAron on Mar 2, 2006 2:58:27 GMT -5
welcome
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383 is in the works.....stock motor is knocking, waiting for my short block, and small parts, then gonna do the deed....I can't wait. I am down from back surgery, so the cabin fever is compounded, plus I have a buddy using my driveway and shop to put LT's and X-pipe on his 05 GTO M6....I have to get outside and do something!!!
