I could get used to that sound!

 

Doood! I feel you, just put a rack and pinion in my V6, it wasn't bad, since the engine doesn't cover the rnp, but they are $220 from the parts store! They need to come with a disclaimer "breaks so often you should just get the V8/manual so at least its worth all that work"

 

I'm still working on the front alignment. i think the idiot that worked on this before (not me)messed it up. got the new shift cable installed, getting the rubber cable seal in was the hardest part, found it best if you pushed the rubber seal/grommet through sideways then pull the outer half back through.

 

got music installed.

 

gotta get used to 3.08 gears, doesnt hit overdrive till 50mph,,, lol, about 1500 rpms at 60mph. the gas gauge works pretty good,,, I'm surprised, took 7 gallons to fill from half mark,,, 93 takes 10 or more, havent run it close to e yet,

 

a little over 60lbs of oil pressure with 5-30w mobil 1, lots of power for a 6, breaks the one wheel wonder lose to easy, gona need a posi. temp runs between 200 and 210 on the gauge. got a trouble code for 155 and 135, i am hoping its caused by running it without 02s plugged in a while back. cleared codes and waiting to see it they come back. maybe because of new headers burning off coating, have new 02s to install after a while.

 

Pretty sure that was my exact comment in my 3800 build, I just took a new job that is a longer commute I might have to revert back to a 3800 5 speed for the MPG. I might finish of the LT1 6 speed and give it a try, I have been told stock they could hit 30 MPG.

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you can get 25-28. at least i did with my first s28. an thats with a auto. best i got with this one is 25 and that was before i built it.

 

the 2000 is getting 28 mpg local driving which means i dont get to overdrive much. lol. it was 24 untill i added some air to the tires. they was like 25lbs. got em up to 32 and got the gain. one of them was 20. new winter tires for it soon.