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    Need help with new tire size

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    Hey guys,I need some advice

     

    I need to get some new tires ,I am replacing 235/60/15

     

    I cant decide whether to go stock size  225/70/15 ,  or something like a 255/60/15

     

     

    Do you guys with the stock size find them too tall or skinny?

     

    Are there pros or cons to either of these sizes.

     

    I have new stock springs on the front and back ,and air bags on the back.

     

    Thanks-Shawn

     

     

    a question

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Hi

    Last year we took our 454 car to Pontiac Mi. for the Woodward cruise.

    About 155 miles each way.

    Got about 16 MPG

    I am running a 670 Holley Street avenger carb.,and the engine also runs Merlin cyl heads.

    Not too bad mileage I think.

     

    Shawn

    Another Ride Height question

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    Hi Guys

     

    Whuts up?

     

    I have a 71 SS car,and have a couple of questions.

     

    Info first though,I have replaced the front coils with the Moog 454 non a/c springs and Monroe sensitrac shocks

    I replaced the rear coils with Moog CC501 Cargo coils and Monroe shocks.

    I also have air bags in the rear coils.

    I have 235/60/15 tires

     

    Sooo,with about 18 psi in the air bags I am approx. 10.5 inches from the rocker to the floor at the rear and about 8.5 inches at the front.

     

    My feeling is that the front is too low,and I would like to get even height from front to back

     

    The old long tube headers are flat on the bottom from bottoming over the years,and need replacement.

     

    Thanks Shawn

     

     

     

     

    Steering Wheel Option code

    in SS 454

    Posted

    Hi Guys

    My Canadian built 1971 SS car has option code NK2 for the steering wheel.

    It says "Deluxe vinyl steering wheel"

    Can anyone tell me what this one looks like?

    Aplologies if this is covered somewhere else.

     

    Thanks-Shawn

    Wiring Diagram

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Hi Bruce

     

    When I got the car it had the original point system,and an MSD box.

    I have heard a loud buzz,humm noise when the car warmed up.

    We first thought it was the transmission,but it turns out to be the MSD box.

     

    I would like to disconnect it and let the original system work.

    I am thinking of a Pertronix or a HEI at some point when budget allows of course.

     

    Shawn

     

    Shawn

    Best fitting 454 Headers?

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Hey folks,

    Did some searching,but cannot find any clear indications for the best fitting headers for my SS car.

    Any suggestions?

    Over at the Chevelle forums they talk about Dougs and Hedman Elites.

    But I wonder if the fitment is different from Chevelle to our cars.

    Thanks

    Shawn

    Coil Spring Replacement

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    Wow,

    Thanks guys,you are all a wealth of info.

     

    I am just getting used to my car after a year,and the springs are one of my major areas of concern.

    I will probably go with cc501 on the rear and the non ac up front.

    On another note,I have been to five or six shows this year and notice the Monte does not garner the respect it deserves at most car shows.

    It does feel good however to not be in the usual bunch of Camaros and Chevelles,Miustangs etc.

    Thanks-Shawn

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