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Post by derbydanwis on Jul 7, 2017 15:23:59 GMT -5
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Post by stellis124 on Sept 12, 2017 8:49:38 GMT -5
has anyone come across and ran a 2000-2005 Cadillac Deville G platform? wondering how good they are i have a chance to get 1 for a reasonable price pretty clean, are they worth the time and effort?
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Post by DemolitionMissions on Sept 13, 2017 20:38:35 GMT -5
Are those the ones with the V8s that is the entire frontend with no underhood clearence?
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Post by stellis124 on Sept 14, 2017 7:06:11 GMT -5
Are those the ones with the V8s that is the entire frontend with no underhood clearence? yes the V8, could be to the underhood clearance |
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Post by DemolitionMissions on Sept 14, 2017 9:34:39 GMT -5
Almost bought one to drive. My mechanic told me they are immensely hard to work on to replace any engine or under hood parts. Said some places charge extra labor hour than the regular quoted job. With that in mind, I would make sure that car runs good before buying it to derby. If it needs work, then you know going in that it will take some time.
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Post by stellis124 on Sept 14, 2017 13:36:39 GMT -5
according to wikipedia the unibody is one of the strongest unibodys gm ever developed. i wonder if swapping out the motor with a v6 would be a good option
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Post by DemolitionMissions on Sept 14, 2017 19:36:44 GMT -5
You would think the front frame and suspension would be good in order to handle the extra weight.
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Post by demoboy333 on Sept 15, 2017 5:43:35 GMT -5
I have saw one run stock with fullsize an it was pretty tough for what it was against. I know it ran two stock derbys atleast both was flat on floor both times.
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Post by taterjuice on Sept 15, 2017 10:03:42 GMT -5
according to wikipedia the unibody is one of the strongest unibodys gm ever developed. i wonder if swapping out the motor with a v6 would be a good option look at location of crush pockets. If their in line or behind radiator support, that's not a good sign. Look like a widened H body to me and I'm willing to bet the fronts hold up the same. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2017 13:51:01 GMT -5
If you can run them, fullsize chrysler bumper shocks extended make a world of difference on these cars. Not as good as W-body, but at least competitive.
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Post by grimmlin16 on Oct 17, 2017 19:24:32 GMT -5
Anyone ever build a 88? Getting a 91 for next year. Was curious how these hold up.
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Post by demoboy333 on Oct 17, 2017 21:01:04 GMT -5
Anyone ever build a 88? Getting a 91 for next year. Was curious how these hold up. Not to bad of a car. Built a buick h body like it. |
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Post by corbs247 on Oct 29, 2017 15:09:21 GMT -5
I am running a 98 Lesabre w/3800 in a pretty stock show. What is everyone doing with the computer in the front river side fender? Any others do's or dont's would be appreciated. Thanks I took the one I had in my 04 Impala and tied it to my throttle body and the intake tube using nylon baler twine. Kept it well out of the way. My 97 Olds 88 actually has enough wire where I can put it in the cab with me. |
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Post by lanaville2c on Jan 30, 2018 21:09:30 GMT -5
I am looking for any and all ideas, tricks,tips, etc. For this car. Its a 95 buick park avenue, and the event im running with it basically has no rules. I would like to know some kinda ideas on how to strengthen this car so its basically a battering ram. First time doing a uni-body so i am kinda lost with it. Any kinda help would be awsome and well appreciated. And if anybody has any pics on cv shafts that are beefed up i would deffinently like to see them to do that also. Thank you.
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Post by taterjuice on Jan 30, 2018 22:05:12 GMT -5
No rules at all ? That's easy add metal everywhere
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