Author Archives: Drivesa5
J Body ABS Delete
Below is the information I’ve compiled on deleting the ABS system and converting to non-ABS brakes on a second generation J body, in my case the 93 Sunbird two door. It never worked, added weight, complication, and I just didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in 1993 Pontiac Sunbird coupe, Tech
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J Body Control Arm Refresh.
Since I’ve done this a few times now, I thought I’d share my experiences with freshening up the Sunbird’s control arms this time around. Ball joint removal: If they’ve never been replaced, you unfortunately are going to have to get … Continue reading
Dash it … again.
I revised my original GN dash design because I wasn’t happy with how the indicators I had looked. The revised version adds some depth to the dash and in my opinion really makes it stand out and look a lot … Continue reading
Posted in 1986 Buick Grand National
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306.
When parking the Mustang for the winter at the end of 2010, the bottom end was making some terrible noises. So there it sat until I could scrape together the funds and time to rebuild. Already in the stable was … Continue reading
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5.0 EGR delete plate dimensions.
When I decided to make an EGR delete plate for the Mustang’s 306 build (more on that to follow,) I didn’t have my EGR valve handy, so I did some searching online for dimensions, figuring it had been done a … Continue reading
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Buick vs. Ford
Just a look at what’s brewing in the 5.OCD shop.
Convertible Top Etiquette.
1. All or Nothing. The first rule is probably the most important. If your top is down, your windows should be too. That means ALL of them. Nothing looks sillier than driving around with your top down and your windows … Continue reading
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Snow tires. Get them.
In honor of today’s snowfall, I would like to once again sing the praises of snow tires. Anyone who knows me has probably heard this all before. If you live in a climate where you get some snow, and you have never … Continue reading
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Still plugGiNg away…
Just a little GN engine project update. The heads are now on, and block, heads, and pan are painted. The upper intake and valve covers are coated in Eastwood’s “almost chrome;” pretty sweet if you ask me. The cam should be in soon, … Continue reading
Posted in 1986 Buick Grand National
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