A quick search shows this for Surface Area.
That aside, you can add another 20% for inflation plus local differences. If you're in California, you're screwed.
So went for a subtle size (half-inch) to fill things out a little but mostly to clear an e-Brake line. But, Yes, you will need new lugs (5/8 longer) and be prepared to hammer the Hell out of the drum to get it off, otherwise piece of cake. Here's a setup comparison for those interested:
Sick. :eek::love: Video of of a 79-81 Rear-End Swap, Widebody, 454 LS6 Engine Swap, functional Short-Ram Induction, 2306 Forged 3-Piece Snowflake Wheels, Hotchkis Suspension 3” Drop.
Some Clips showing a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am 454
Does anyone know the total number of grease fittings on the undercarriage of a 2nd Gen TA?
So far, I count 7 up front (it seems that mine were painted over before my time, and my eyeballs are having to strain to find them all, lol).
Excellent, like the genius with the Mityvac!
I should've gone that route, but a few years ago, I spent $70 on Amazon for this gadget (it works tremendously but is pricey).
FWIW - I recently had to service my stock TH350 and wondered if it could gauge the correct fluid levels at the cold temperature.
Various other forums were typical of the mind that cold levels don't matter, only hot, but even then, there were differing methods.
So I went through the motions...
I thought I'd ask before I break something.
My shift handle has about a half-inch play in every gear, and I'm not sure if I should consider adjusting the linkage at the TH350 or if I have to remove the entire center console and start finagling around on the entire floor mechanism.
Or if it's...