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Yesterday we took to making an exhaust system that would function with our "new" combination. The headers I bought, although stock replacement for the LS1 exhaust manifolds, still exit towards the rear between the 3rd and 4th cylinders VS the original motors center drop which also went straight down ...

So as I get older, I realize that my eyesight is not what it used to be. Especially up close where wearing my glasses actually makes it harder to see. I was thinking about the shifter not having a hole OR a groove, and thought that was crazy, so I took another look this Saturday (with my glasses off ...

Over the winter I decided the Raptor needed even a little more gearing to help it launch a little easier in 2nd gear, and also to be at the top of 3rd gear at the lights making it so I only have to shift once. This is based on my terrible showing at the North / South race last fall. So I dropped the ...

I'm thinking that's what they had on there based on the marks on the stud. Since I beat on it more than a normal human, I would feel better with something more positive. For normal function, I think that would probably suffice though.

-BP

It's been awhile since I posted, but things are slowly happening. Currently the heater hoses are all hooked up, the new swiveling water neck is installed, and the lower radiator hose is in place. That required a cut in the straight part of the hose, and an aluminum sleeve to bring it together, but I ...

Rabbit hole indeed! It does look way better. It also shows how tough these machines are as it was probably never maintained since it's in-service date back in '95ish. I'm sure it did not have an easy life before I got it.

-BP

Not sure I would put 5000 lbs on THAT hitch. LOL And the lack of codes was probably just because the battery was dead for some period of time. I like your idea of using it for the winter though. The Caddy is clean...

-BP

I was going to comment on how sweet it looked set up that way. A classic look that never gets old!

-BP

Nice subtle upgrades!

-BP

The Honda V6's haven't changed a huge amount in a LONG time, and they all sounded pretty sweet. Seems like a good upgrade for your current lifestyle. Probably wouldn't be a great jungle vehicle though...

-BP

In this case I'm really pretty sure it's my doing from a long time ago, and now that all the bushings are in the correct place, it's more noticeable. If it's too far the other way once I "straighten" it, I'll go after the tie rods.

-BP

So over the last few weeks I've been working on the front suspension of the S10. I ordered a full set of upper and lowers from UMI Performance, a good USA made brand out of PA. This would normally be a relatively simple job if it weren't for an LS swap with 1-7/8" primary headers taking up a ton of ...

Yesterday got the upper radiator hose figured out. I bought a couple different aluminum radiator hose extender pieces and ended up with the 135 degree bend one that seemed to work really well. Only one cut of the original hose and a few extra clamps and we were good to go. There was a hose support ...

The Great Overseer.

-BP

Saturday we did a bunch of figuring. The first was how to get heater hoses onto the water pump that's 1-1/4" from the frame rail. Turns out there are molded 90 degree hoses designed for this, so those have been ordered.
Spark plugs got gapped, anti-seazed, and installed.
Then we went to the air ...