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I have changed the gear ratio in the rear axle and now my speedometer is off. Can the gear that drives the speedometer cable be replaced without dropping the transmission? If so is the speedometer gear accessible threw the cable connection location and will I need to drain the oil first? Thanks...

I'm looking to buy a good used set of Caltrac traction bars that will bolt on to my 2nd gen. firebird. Also all of the brackets that will mount the alternator on the pass side of a BBC engine block. Thanks

I'm in north Oakland county loking for a good used set of Caltrac bars for my bird

What setting do I need to change in my web browse? I get the “access denied due to weighted phrase” window on certain links like General Tech or New posts. I tried changing my security settings didn’t work.

I am looking for used Caltrac traction bars that will fit a 2<SUP>nd</SUP> gen. F body but I am not sure if they are all weld on and can not be bought used or if they have a bolt on versions that can be removed. I they cant be removed then does anybody have a good set of ladder bars for sale?

No more “BRAKE DANCING” I need help working out my power brakes I am running the original disk/drum components without the power booster I have good braking but a very stiff peddle. Because of the cam and the Webber carburetors I only get 9 in hg of vacuum and from what I understand...

Traction bars or ladder bars? Pro’s or con’s anybody? :headscrat All right you street race guys I have a 2<SUP>nd</SUP> generation F body with an 8.5” 10 bolt posi with 4.10 gears although I will be putting 3.42 gears in it eventually. My tires are the week point right now but will also...

I posted this on the General Tech Help forum this morning got no response so I thought I would try the Pub. I have never even opened a rear axle and it sound like about $500+ just to swap out the ring and pinion. I want to try different gear ratios to see what works best for me and running to...

I have never even opened a rear axle and it sound like about $500+ just to swap out the ring and pinion. I want to try different gear ratios to see what works best for me and running to the local shop each time will get expensive. I am told that you need a backlash gauge and maybe some other...

I need to install a transmission cooler on my ride for a turbo 400 hanging off of a BBC. Are all coolers the same? Are there do’s and don’ts? OEM or aftermarket? Does size mater? How about application street or strip? In my case street. :headscrat

My ride has been out of commission for the last 9 years and I have lost touch with the weekly cruising locations for hot rods and street machines in north Oakland County. :headscrat Any suggestions? Day of the week and locations. Thanks

Help! I am geting confused on wich gear to use. I just woke my BIRD OF PREY up from a 9 year hibernation and decided to tone it down a bit. Off the bottle it is 500+ horse, 3200 stall, the wrong tires for traction and the worst hunger for petro that gives me gas pains on the freeways. It has the...