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USMCBLB125

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  1. My first Monte would go 12.4 on pump gas, NA, and full weight, and I never finished tuning the carb probably could have got a little more out of it.  I had a 383 stroker motor.  It was about 15 years ago so I don't think I still have the receipts or build, but it computer dyno'd about 425 hp and 500fp.

  2. The pistons will be fine with your current application. But, can you guarantee that you wont get the power bug when you're finished and want to add a little more? Personally I'd go with forged and save yourself time and money in the future if you want to give it a little more umpf later. However, if you're certain that's all you will ever want they will do just fine.

  3. My first 70 I built a 383 with 500 HP and it was fine on the street. I mean it was loud and gas mileage was god awful, but I never once thought that it was too "bad mannered". And man that thing could spin. It would throw the belts when it went over 10k lol

  4. There should be a code stamped on the transmission.

     

    TH350 (1972 and earlier)= on the upper flange of the transmission housing converter opening

     

    TH350 (1973 and later) = on the right vertical surface of the oil pan

     

    If you find it, go here to decode it

     

    Linky Thingy

     

     

  5. HAHA no joke about the chinese food being made better in America. I love Japanese food, but came here to Japan and it's ok, but I'd rather have my American Japanese food, oh and Korean BBQ is better here in Japan than it is in Korea. LOL funny how that works.

  6. IMO to all who see drag time, street or strip, I don't care what NHRA rules say or if you race anywhere that NHRA can't touch you. Even if you just like to get on it in the streets every now and then.

     

    GET A DRIVESHAFT LOOP. They are cheap easy to install and truly are a SAFETY feature. Some of the things seem like they're just hoops to jump through to run down the track on TNT days, but really the driveshaft loop can save serious damage to you or your vehicle.

  7. Randy Travis sang it best "I guess it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, It's what you leave behind you when you go."

     

    It's very apparrent that Robyn left behind an amazing family and some beautiful children to carry on his good spirit. As well as very fond memories and a spirit of fun, caring, and unselfishness that he gave this club.

     

    Your life will be celebrated by all who knew you Robyn and rest in peace knowing that you have touched so many people and that you have made an everlasting impact on this world.

     

    To Robyn's family, it was easy to see that you were his pride and joy and that he couldn't wait to share the warmth and amazement that you brought to his life. Even with perfect strangers that he met on this board. I wish you all the best in these trying times. He will be with you always and forever.

  8. Depends on what you mean by no reverse. Does the transmission just slip when it's in reverse, or you cannot get reverse to engage at all? If you cannot get it to engage, I'd say something is still wrong with your linkage. If it's slipping time for a rebuild.

  9. Pontiac, Olds, and Buick made a 455. So it's very possible he did buy a 455. If it is it will most likely make parts harder/more expensive because they are different from a 454, and the 455s are even different amongst themselves.

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