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GM parts is still screwed up from the strike. I deal with this every day, I waste plenty of time looking at things I cannot fix because I can’t get the parts. I don’t get paid until the car is fixed.

Don’t know your 17 year old’s availability because most dealerships only hire fulltime employees, very few exceptions are made for porters and wash bay. I know we need a few entry level lube techs and possibly porters at Dan Tobin, but I don’t think we hire under 18.

On a side note, I made my daughter an authorized user on my 2 oldest/highest limit credit cards, didn’t even give her the cards (not going to), but now my 18 year old, who has never had any debt, has a better credit score then I do. Fuck this credit racket.

My debt to income ratio isn’t the best but it’s decent, I do believe that one of the reasons my score stays in the high 700s is my 20k+ in open credit accounts with no balance. These are also some of my oldest accounts so I don’t close them. When I used one card to buy parts for my Camaro earlier this year (10k or so) my score was down to 710, paid it back off by October and now my score is back to 785.

 

I’m sure everyone is different so take my example however you want.

Someone stop me if there is a better way, but I have always left the stock crank bolt in a couple threads and used a 3 jaw puller to remove them. I use a threaded rod from Fastenal m16x2.0 with a washer and a nut to pull it on (lock the crank from moving). Always works for me.

 

You can certainly do it that way. The puller that is made for them is easier to use then a typical 3 jaw. An installer made for it typically has a bearing in it and is just easier to use also. Being a GM tech of course I have these things, but I have done it the same way you have in the past and it works fine.

 

Something like this

https://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6667.aspx?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA&scid=scbplpOTC6667&sc_intid=OTC6667

 

and this

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900135

Should just be the same GM/Chrysler puller that’s been around for a long time. Parts store should have that for rent. The correct pulley installer is not as easy. If you can find the appropriate 16mm long reach installer at a parts store for rent I’d be surprised, but it’s become quite popular so...

After all the headaches I had with C5 in 2019, I parted it out in the fall and focused my attention to having fun in my old Camaro again.

 

Already swapped the LS6 from the Vette into the car, and replaced the T56 with a T56 Magnum. Had that running and driving before winter. Working on a supercharger setup now, and will be rewiring the nitrous. Hoping to be a very streetable 800rwhp and trying to keep torque down for longevity. Will also be going through my 9” and replacing the 4.10s with 3.25s. Will basically be a brand new car for 2020. I’ve never banged gears into the 10s so that’s my personal goal, should be a good all around toy.

Best car: who cares

Worst car(s): tie between an RX8 and any Mustang V6.

:gabe:

 

Definitely.

 

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Yeah apparently I’m getting old, didn’t know any of this crap and muted the TV for most of it.

 

This channel on Youtube seems to do some reasonable testing of LED lights. I haven’t bought any, and these guys also sell them so take it with a grain of salt. Maybe you’ll find it interesting.

Ditto

Also for all you F body guys a 1994 Z28 out on FB without a title for $800. The outside is very dirty and interior rough (Might be an impounded one). Looks like a great project or race car (Believe this is a LT1)

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1440773826079827/

 

Add a pack of Pall Mall's and a mullet and you've got a COFBA starter kit.

 

I’m an fbody guy, and I wouldn’t touch that pile of fail and aids.

Nice :thumbup:

 

Definitely my favorite N/A engine, that’ll be fun.

Not a good daily, they have to be treated differently to even be reasonable. You have to get them hot and drive them, starting them cold and shutting them off before you get them hot and driving them usually floods them. The automatic ones are the worst, with a manual you can properly rev it to keep it cleaned out, they need to be taken to redline regularly. They are also designed to consume oil in order to lubricate everything, and is why many built rotaries use 2 stroke oil in the gas.

 

They can be a great car, but it’s not for someone to drive every day. Makes an interesting toy.

Political Theater.

 

Wish these people would stop wasting money and time, and start working on real problems.

Pace, Jegs, or Scoggin Dickey will be your best bet for that type of crate engine. Jasper and Blueprint also will have what you need I think since you're not looking for monster power.

 

I've only worked with Scoggin Dickey on a professional level and they've been great. I know a lot of people go through Pace as well, plus they're based in Ohio so you can go pick the engine up. If you want to save cash hit up O'Doyle on here and see if he can get you a deal at Jegs.

 

Jasper engine have developed a horrible reputation, and alot of shops will not even deal with them anymore. I’d probably shy away.

 

FYI Jeg’s employees can’t even get the engines cheaper then what the customer pays, when I worked there they had no mark up in them at all. Basically using them to sell all their other parts to bolt on it. Don’t be surprised when this stuff from GM is basically priced at bottom dollar as it is.

Jeg’s is one of the biggest GM crate engine resellers on the planet. O’Doyle on here was working there last I checked so I’d definitely check into that. They’ll go the extra mile in regards to warranty, and probably have it in stock.

I'm not on FB anymore, so are they talking about shutting the site down?

 

Not yet, but there hasn’t been much activity and Anthony has considered it. He has also told me that he’ll keep it as long as people want it, so hopefully people will continue to use it and give him reason to keep it functioning.

One less engine toilet on the road

 

Road?

 

Nice article Waggs.

 

Looking forward to some race car articles next year for sure.

Bought a 6th gen yesterday. It seems pretty ok so far.

 

Is it an 8 speed? Is it under warranty?

Interesting to me how many people who participated in the poll who hardly ever post. Bunch of lurkers.

Who still has the same car they joined CR with?

 

Who still has an f-body?

 

Who still has a “fun car” at all?

 

It’s winter time, there’s not much going on, so let’s have a poll. What the hell.

 

Of course the answer for me on all 3 of those is yes. Had a few other cars to play with but always kept my Camaro.

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1000&pictureid=9245

Sucks, but it has been a long time coming. When GM High-tech went under 7-8 years ago I just didn’t bother subscribing to anything else.

Why were you so careless? I mean damn man there were sharp edges around and stuff.

Chemical Guys stuff is all 25% off today. Stocked up on that stuff myself.