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Old 04-27-2015, 04:09 PM
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did you use the factory turn on lead, or run a new ignition switched wire?

My mechman is self exciting, just like me
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Old 04-27-2015, 04:12 PM
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self exciting 240 amp single wire. no wires to hook up but the one lead out.
showing 10.5 v at the post (fuse block post) so no bueno
Old 04-27-2015, 04:20 PM
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oh i see. they also have a single wire for a "manual" excite. that's what I thought you meant

I had the same issue with mine in severe cold (same model), but only when it got to be about 20*f. It would finally kick on when I overloaded the electrical. I haven't had issues in the warm, but I also haven run it in a year. It is going on this new build of mine.

I contacted them about the issue and they said it is a very rare issue they have had in cold weather. Not sure why you would be having issues in the warm season. They told me they would replace the regulator under warranty, or swap it out for the "manual" regulator which requires an ignition source. They told me the manual regulator held more constant voltage under load, but this was in a car audio related conversation with severe voltage drops.

Is it new? did you sand the finish off where it mates to the block? It might not be grounding properly. that's all I can think of off hand
Old 04-27-2015, 04:50 PM
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it's brand new, and hmm, didn't sand the finish off, might just run a new grounding wire for it off one of the bolts. thanks for the tip.
only ran the car for a few minutes since it's a new build. taking off wednesday to try and finish it up
Old 04-27-2015, 04:54 PM
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even if you ground if off one of the bolts, you need to sand/flapwheel/whatever the paint off so it can make contact. I'm betting that's the issue, but as always it could be anything
Old 04-27-2015, 06:28 PM
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yeah I"m going to sand off where the heads of the bolt hit should give it something of a ground from there at least. huge pain in the ass on my car to get to it, have to take a lot of **** apart to do it and I really am getting tired of working on this thing after all these years
Old 04-28-2015, 04:52 PM
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Installed the 2.8 and hub on my supercharger snout. I did it the ghetto way, yes, but I'm not paying $75 for a puller rental when I have jaw pullers and a press in my possession.
Old 04-28-2015, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chris88z24
New CAB's. What a difference
Excited to throw mine on. got end links and sway bar bushings, that felt awesome, can't wait for CABS
Old 04-28-2015, 05:11 PM
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im just sitting here still trying to sell it.
Old 04-28-2015, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by supernovanator
Installed the 2.8 and hub on my supercharger snout. I did it the ghetto way, yes, but I'm not paying $75 for a puller rental when I have jaw pullers and a press in my possession.
I have the gm procedure printed off for the stage 1,2,3 the stage 2 when taking off the pulley they use a three jaw puller ..just saying lol.
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Originally Posted by Superbolt
I have the gm procedure printed off for the stage 1,2,3 the stage 2 when taking off the pulley they use a three jaw puller ..just saying lol.
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Old 04-29-2015, 07:20 AM
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Installed an OTTP upgraded rotated mount bushing into my Powell front trans mount. The original 5 year old bushing began to tear so I decided now is a good time to replace it. What a bitch it was. I rather press control arm bushings than trans mount bushings. After much struggle using a ball joint press kit, I got the bushing pressed, and all is well. A press is going to be a future purchase for my garage. Would have made things much easier.
Old 04-29-2015, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Olybaltss
Excited to throw mine on. got end links and sway bar bushings, that felt awesome, can't wait for CABS
They are so worth the upgrade. Car is actually quieter now believe it or not.
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Originally Posted by Staged07SS
Installed an OTTP upgraded rotated mount bushing into my Powell front trans mount. The original 5 year old bushing began to tear so I decided now is a good time to replace it. What a bitch it was. I rather press control arm bushings than trans mount bushings. After much struggle using a ball joint press kit, I got the bushing pressed, and all is well. A press is going to be a future purchase for my garage. Would have made things much easier.
Did you have the voided bushing in your Powell mount? Mines solid rubber and is showing signs of cracking but it's still solid otherwise. I blame the harsh environment.
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Originally Posted by chris88z24
Did you have the voided bushing in your Powell mount? Mines solid rubber and is showing signs of cracking but it's still solid otherwise. I blame the harsh environment.
Yep... It was the voided bushing.

Lasted 5 years w/o tearing. It just started to tear, so I decided to replace it once OTTP offered a solid bushing.
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Yep... It was the voided bushing.

Lasted 5 years w/o tearing. It just started to tear, so I decided to replace it once OTTP offered a solid bushing.
Good stuff.
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So I'd rate the CAB Hierarchy as such: Powell Spherical > MOOG Spherical > Moog OEM Replacement > OEM > *. I replaced the bushings in late 2013 with OEM units. Last week the control arm was resting on the subframe from worn out AC Delco bushings.

Also HIGHLY recommend if your car sees salt to have this repair done at a dealership or reputable independent shop.

Here's what the MOOG Spherical (http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/moo...ings_Sheet.pdf) looks like:
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Old 04-30-2015, 01:53 AM
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Picked up my car from the body shop, had it in to get the bottom of the drivers door repaired and painted, damn rust.
Old 04-30-2015, 12:09 PM
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Missed my balt going to go to the shop today for any news damn insuranve is sure poking it. Its almost like torture, now that im not driving my car ive literally seen like 10 if not more SS driving next to me
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gotta change the reverse light switch
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Got my replacement dust boot covers for the coilovers I bough from 06CobaltRacer.

The price was right.... now to see if they fit as snug as I'm hoping.

Here is where I bought them: Shock Absorber Boot - 4 Wheel Parts

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Old 05-01-2015, 04:31 PM
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Got my ottp upper transmission mount but no car yet
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