So driver side is fairly simple
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Yep.
So driver side is fairly simple
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how does the rest of the combo look?
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So in your opinion earl, wrapping the downpipe has no advantages besides looks? My understanding was that as long as oil didn't get on the wrap I should be fine?
I think it looks like crap. Plus there is NO performance advantage and you WILL get oil in it.
thanks for the heads up! it will be insured for the duration of my pcs. also where were you stationed? what branch?OP: Just a quick reminder, make sure you keep the car insured to the hilt- whether collector insurance or not. When I was stationed overseas, I let the insurance lapse (since I wasn't driving it). Car was stolen and I lost everything. Just a heads up!
thanks for the heads up! it will be insured for the duration of my pcs. also where were you stationed? what branch?
thanks for the wishes! the car is running fine right now with all the basics needed to prolong the use of the car. ive stated everything already done to it. i have my dad which is seasoned in the cars helping me with all decisions and install. thanks for your concern. have a good one and thanks for your service.South Korea- US Army.
BTW, in response to your buying spree I think I would get the car to running 100% in stockish form (ie: good fuel pump, hot wire, t-chain, the basics)... Stop buying stuff and start reading a bit. Check out the "10 second Rusty Bullet", and other such stories.. You can do a lot with a little and just getting the combo right. If you're going to be gone, maybe send it to one of the well-known tuners and let them get it set up for you. Then enjoy... Buying a ton of parts will not make you faster but, will make your wallet lighter.
Good luck with the deployment and the car!
Update!
Finally took the trans to my rebuilder.
Everything looked OK, looks like they used 1/2 of a full rebuild kit, some things were stock, some aftermarket. The stator is hardened, stock drum though. I don't know if I want to pony up ~$400 for the badass forward drum though.
Are the stock drums that bad? Trans guy is telling me I should replace it...