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  1. castellscl

    Valve body ?

    Gents, I have a question regarding transmission valve bodies. Years back I purchased an upgraded Factory Tech valve body, installed it, then decided I wanted his 2C version(harder shifts). Fast forward a few years and I decide to buy a whole Punisher transmission. I'd like to sell the 3 valve...
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    USMC in SoCal, need SMOG!!

    I just got stationed in 29 palms, CA. I'm about to re-enlist and have to get a new base sticker. My truck is registered and inspected in Texas, but ALL California bases require a CA smog inspection to get a new base sticker. It will never pass visual let alone smog. Any advice? Does...
  3. castellscl

    USMC in SoCal, need SMOG!!

    I just got stationed in 29 palms, CA. I'm about to re-enlist and have to get a new base sticker. My truck is registered and inspected in Texas, but ALL California bases require a CA smog inspection to get a new base sticker. My truck will never pass visual let alone smog. Any advice...
  4. castellscl

    USMC in SoCal, need SMOG!!

    I just got stationed in 29 palms, CA. I'm about to re-enlist and have to get a new base sticker. My truck is registered and inspected in Texas, but ALL California bases require a CA smog inspection to get a new base sticker. My truck will never pass visual, but may pass the sniffer. Any...
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    Idle Surge at start up then dies...Ok, when it's cold are wet out my truck has a star

    Ok, when it's cold are wet out my truck has a start up idle surge problem. After a few minutes it's fine, but that normally takes me giving it a little gas to keep the RPMs high enough so it does stall out. I'm fully built with heads and cams. It doesn't always do it, so I'm stumped...
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    Sound deadening?

    So I was putting in my new stereo this past weekend and found out I had a puddle of water in my floor board (A/C drain clogged). I had to take my carpet out to get it nice and dry. While it’s out, I figure I might as well put down some sound deadener and absorbing mats. I did the doors a few...
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    A/C Drain Repair *90 elbow size?

    Installing my new radio today I found that I have wet passenger side floor board. It had no odor so I'm hoping it just needs the *90 elbow installed. Anyone know what size that thing is? Or a part # from autozone/advanced auto? I know the part number from Ford, but they are quite a drive...
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    Magnaflow with Bassani Mids w/Cats!!

    SOLD I've got this for sell. Went built and put a Cannon system on. SOLD Magnaflow Exhaust System Just the Magnaflow catback in bottom picture, SOLD The tips show normal wear and tear but nothing drastic. The system has maybe 5000 miles on it. Put it on, drove cross country, got deployed...
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    IAT2 reading 130+ on 65* day!!

    I've recently got my truck back from getting a built motor and 2.3 Whipple put in. It was driven over 500 miles back to me with no problems. The next day, things just started going wrong with it (go figure). Anyways, the latest thing I've started to notice is the IAT2 temps. It's been in...
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    Which Long bars with Cannon Exhaust?

    Anyone know what Long bars WILL work with the Cannon Exhaust? Or can I ONLY go with the Metco's?
  11. castellscl

    Jacksonville, NC Lightning?

    Just a location check. Since I got back from 10 months in Iraq I've seen a lot more "L's" in Jacksonville compared to when I left. I even saw two that had been painted(or clones) and yellow one and a candy colored red one. So lets hear it, how many of you drive around in Jacksonville, NC area?
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    Best place for Built Longblock and install near Jacksonville, NC?

    I'm getting back from Iraq the beginning of next year and want to go built. My plan is to get stuff ordered and built before I leave country then when I come back to the state, drive my truck to a near by builder/installer then get to the nearest airport and fly to Texas for leave. That way...
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    Engine Fogging, how do you do it?

    I'm going to Iraq for 13 months and am not going to be able to start my truck for the whole time. I've done a lot of searching on long term storage and got everything pretty much nailed down. Truck will be: In a garage with plastic vapor barrier on floor of garage on jack stands with suspension...
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    Truck B.O.D.

    So who else is unfortunate to have had their Lightning built on a Monday or Friday? The worst build days.... Maybe that's why my cab and bed skirts don't line up....:shrug:
  15. castellscl

    2nd I/C pump went out!!!!

    I don't know what the deal is with these POS Bosch I/C pumps:fm: I had my 2nd go on the fritz. I even used a Dielectric grease on the connectors and sealed it in liquid Electrical tape. I guess I'll just breakdown and buy a meizer pump. Anybody know a good place to get a kit?
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    Best Dyno tuner close to Jacksonville, Nc (not wayn's dyno either)

    Looking for a tuner near me (Less than 2-3 hour drive) anyone got any experience? I'm in Actionville (jacksonville), Nc I know "Wayn's Dyno" is just down the road, but he only deals with sniper I think. Too much $$$ to switch over, not gonna spend a grand just to get my truck tunned. Need...
  17. castellscl

    Iintercooler to Mid-plate Gasket?

    Who has reused their CAC (i/c) to mid-plate gasket and TTY bolts? I know they say to replace them, but who has reused them all with no problems?
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    EGR delete = pass in TX or NC?

    Anyone know if I delete the EGR and were to have my truck inspected in Collin County, TX, or Onslow County, NC would I pass?
  19. castellscl

    Vacuum line routing? (pics)

    Please excuse the drawing, my 3 year old daughter that I don't have did it......:bs: Anyways, does this look about right to you guys?:read: By castellscl at 2008-10-12
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    Which Grease for Wheel Bearings??

    Out of this selection which one would you use for your wheel bearings? By castellscl at 2008-10-12
  21. castellscl

    !! Help !!

    I need some serious help here guys! I decided to clean my I/C and strip my rotors. :nonono: I took out the rotors and stripped them no problem. Lubed the rear bearings with Green Grease, Put new GM supercharger oil in snout, and buttoned everything back up. I start the truck up only to...
  22. castellscl

    EGR delete and Tune?

    I want to do the EGR delete, and want to know if I can shut it off in the tune without going to the dyno tuner? I've got and SCT Xcal II, could I do this at home?
  23. castellscl

    Auto Repair Library

    This needs to be a sticky. I "found" a great site that has everything you could possible want to know as far as shop manuals and everything go for almost ANY vehicle. http://search.ebscohost.com Login and Password = library :coolman:
  24. castellscl

    How to apply a Glaze??

    Ok, I have VMHG (Vanilla Moose Hand Glaze), and want to apply it with a FLex. What is the best way to do this? I'm assuming a grey pad at low speed, but should I look for a breakdown like a polish, or is it just a spread on and take off deal?
  25. castellscl

    HELP, polished truck but no time for wax!

    Ok, I spent those whole weekend doing a 3 stage polish, course, medium, and fine. I finnished the final polish at midnight. It took so long cause it was my first time and it had never been done on the truck. It's white so it was harder. For a new to tell if hue polish was done. This morning...

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