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  1. Imo Apita

    '63 Buick LeSabre transmission swap questions

    The irony if the situation; I pushed my '79 'vette to the side for blowing the transmission and now my new project has a bad transmission also. In any case: The dynaflow two speed is toast on my recently bought '63 Lesabre. I have the following options: Rebuild it if no hard parts are damaged...
  2. Imo Apita

    Value of a 70-ies Corvette LT1 engine

    I have an angle on car (non-corvette transplant) that is claimed to have a Corvette LT1 engine. The original from the early 70-ies, not the remake with the optispark. The finned valve covers are missing but still available on ebay. What would the value be on such an engine if the numbers check...
  3. Imo Apita

    Selling 1979 C3 project car w/ loads of parts

    Transmission went south last week that was the straw that broke the camel's back.
  4. Imo Apita

    converting mechanical to hydraulic clutch

    Pretty useless info but my guess is that you have to change your bellhousing. I'm looking for parts to convert from auto>manual so I'm looking for parts.
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    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    Well? Don't keep us in suspense.......did you get it?:trumpet:
  6. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    I got lucky, this one a '97 has a separate bell housing. So I got a T45 + short throw shifter for $120
  7. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    So, in about 2 hrs I will be the proud owner of a manual transmission. Of all things it's a T45 from a '97 Mustang GT. Stock a little stronger then a T5, about 325 ft/lbs. Trouble is they were only made for 4 years so not a lot of bell housings available to mate to a SBC. But hey, I'll pay $50...
  8. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    So would you recommend hydraulic clutch over the other (mechanical )kind? So no Chevy bell housing? Apologize for my ignorant questions...............:goodnight:
  9. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    What does a "whole setup" include? I could look it up but what series were F-bodies?
  10. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    Mas o menos 400-450HP same in torque. Think everybody is right and it's a T45. I don't know the differences and if it will swap just a easy as the T5. Just to make it clear: I need a Chevy bell housing to bolt onto a Ford transmission correct? Should I go for a hydraulic clutch or not? Not would...
  11. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1998 Mustang T5. Guy's asking $400. Should I go for it?
  12. Imo Apita

    "cheap" manual conversion, possible?

    Thread resurrection ALERT..........:twitch: I think I've come to the conclusion that a T5 swap may be less hassle and less strain on the wallet then a 700R4. Feasible that I can get all the bits and pieces for <$1000? Did you ever get around to installing one Denpo or did I miss that part?
  13. Imo Apita

    New Wheels see daylight

    Looks good. I just switched my Cragars back for the originals. At least the '77 rims. I just really like the "deep dish" old school look. Eventually planning on 255/60R15 rear and 235 up front for a slightly staggered raked look.
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    SBC 383, 2.02 valve size or go for 2.055?

    I'm trying to avoid the bigger is better trap. Given the same flow numbers would you use a 2.02 or a 2.055 valve in a 4.030 bore? Street driven, rarely track, 6500-700 rpm max. Having a hard time choosing between the Brodix Ik200 (2.02) and the Brodix RR200 (2.055) IK200...
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    Cylinder heads for 383 choices..choices...choices

    Despite my original intent to buy the Procomps from White Performance a seed of doubt has been planted. AFR and Brodix are wildly out of budget, unless I go Craigslist or Racingjunk.com Read about the AFR"s that they are fairly poor at oil control, as in too much oil is kept on top. As in oil...
  16. Imo Apita

    My first 383 build......progress thread

    Didn't want to post in "projects" since it's only a motor and not a full resto. Besides I feel like a fish out of water there because of all the impressive work being done. Mods, feel free to move this if you need to. This thread is meant as a progress report. It will be mainly random thoughts...
  17. Imo Apita

    Need help with hood (scoop) on a '79

    Will be starting with the assembly of my 383 soon (ish). Intend to use a taller intake plus a taller (maybe 3-4') filter. Ideally would like the Twin Turbo hood but can't afford it. Or choose not to however you look at it. It's either a new hood or a 700R4 and I've chosen the transmission. So...
  18. Imo Apita

    Choices,choices machine work more expensive then expected

    As usual hit another speed bump in my 383 build. Have been quoted $750+ by two local machine shops for 030 overbore, freeze plugs, oil galley plugs etc etc. That's about double of what I expected to have to spend. I planned on my '74 2 bolt 030 overbore and a main stud girdle. Here's the...
  19. Imo Apita

    Sylvania Autolamp replacement guide '79 C3

    Low beam headlamp H5006 H5006XV XtraVision: The brighter light for upgraded performance. Up to 30% brighter light and up to 25% more downroad visibility. High beam headlamp H5001 H5001XV XtraVision: The brighter light for upgraded performance. Up to 30% brighter light and up to 25% more...
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    Higher capacity oil pan for 383, which ones fit '79?

    For my 383 build would like an oil pan with a higher then stock capacity. Preferably 7 qts and I would like the stock starter and a long (truck) oil filter to still fit. Would like some oil control trapdoors or windage trays. Intend to use Hedmann Headers if that makes a difference. Just too...
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