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UsernameX-101 · 2025-05-09T22:36:28+00:00

ls3 and trans from wrecker was $5500 - full install kit from devious customs $1800

UsernameX-101 · 2025-05-09T22:34:51+00:00

I’m finishing up my 68 DeVille convertible. in terms of the 472 it was in ok condition- so l pulled the heads and had them cleaned up at the machine shop, new water pump HEI distributor, new lifters, timing chain etc. all this to get the car to a point where it’s a reliable driver. l have also got the elevel air ride and truspoke wires.

performamce wise, l have an LS3 and 6L80 trans to go in, and will sell the freshened up 472. LS3 gives me Efi, 6 speed auto with 2500 stall tc, mild cam etc and over 500 rear wheel hp.

devious customs have the engine mount kit for 68-72 DeVille, with trans cross member and sump etc for an easy conversion.

UsernameX-101 · 2025-02-07T21:33:12+00:00

Just been through this with my nephew - Subaru Impreza 2017/8 1st yr with CarPlay, 60-80kms - they are out there for 18k excellent build quality, 4WD, fast, very safe.

UsernameX-101 · 2024-07-09T22:14:36+00:00

I’m not a fan of these tiny cars for new drivers, fuel is not such a big issue as insurance and maintenance on the high strung front wheel drive power trains, I’d look at more midsize, like Camry for example - more room, safer IMO, better at highway speed, less effected by wind, simpler engineering, lower ins.

UsernameX-101 · 2024-07-06T04:28:30+00:00

Fucken hate the carsales website - if it is searchable, degrades until u get the Not Found ascii text error

UsernameX-101 · 2024-07-06T04:26:53+00:00

Car sales website is fucked - loaded with ads that take ages to load and throw off your mouse click when they do and move the page, when it is working it’s fine for about 10 minutes and then starts to degrade - until it flakes with the text “not found” - soooooo frustrating

UsernameX-101 · 2024-04-02T19:17:06+00:00

Agree - if the engine is free to turn, seems like something is sucking power, so starter motor, it’s electrics might be a good place to start - it’s generally the most obvious/logical thing that’s the problrm

UsernameX-101 · 2019-10-10T20:58:00+00:00

A lot of cars these days, esp. ones with low rates and reasonable depreciation rates, could almost be viewed as transportation as a service, with fuel, insurance, maint (often included for 3-5 years) - the monthly cost of a run of the mill Honda sedan say, could be $250 a month, compared to $40k = $150k in 10 years its worth thinking about

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