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  2. What'S Your Favorite Car Audio Manufacture?

    in Radio/Electronics/Security

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    I havent had to buy car audio in 15 years. My old PPI subs and amp where the stuff to get back then. Now for my truck I replaced my jump seat with a home built center console/arm rest /sub box (1.04 cube) with a new MBQuart discus 12dvc and a visonic mono amp. never heard of visonic but for $130 for sub and amp at sonicelectronix.com (Free ship no tax) I couldnt beat it. sounds good. I dont listen to hiphop or crank the loud stuff anymore but cant live with weak bass flat mids and tiny highs.... Will be picking up a JL6.5 comp set...... Have a Deh-p6500 H/U.. I picked Pheonix gold on the list but now I read its not the same stuff as 15 years ago..

  3. Any Tips On Replacing Ignition Lock Cylider?

    in General SS

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    I changed one in my 72 Nova and this sounds like a peice of cake in comparison... Thanks

     

    Pop off the steering column cover, stick a pick into the hole on the top above the cylinder, turn the key to the start position and pull the assembly out.

    If you don't have a new cylinder handy, you might wanna disconnect the battery first.

  5. Dealership Oil Change Netted Higher Oil Pressure And Lower Mpg ?

    in Engine Tech And Modification

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    sounds odd to me but the 50 psi is a good thing. mightve used some thicker oil???? :confused: The lower mpg blows though. might be related ot if they did use higher viscosity oil.

    I have to disagree on the oil pressure. Higher doenst mean better. The old 10 PSi per 1000 RPM is not the rule anymore. 5 psi at idle with a 55 PSI max is good on aGen 1 small block with moddern Oil and clearances. Gen 3 small blocks are inline with this. Heck some prostock motors run 0 PSI idle and top out at 12 PSI and last entire seasons.

     

    I feel power is down a bit also. I have a case of 5-30 Royal Purple sitting on the shelf for next oil change..

  7. Dealership Oil Change Netted Higher Oil Pressure And Lower Mpg ?

    in Engine Tech And Modification

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    Had my 100K mile oil change a week ago. Besides trying to sell me $700 service package I have a strange problem. ($200 parts rest labor :thumbsdown: )

     

    My truck always runs 40 PSi at highway speeds and gets 18-20 MPG (non SS 5.3 2003 ext)

     

    Now at freeway speeds Im nearing 50 psi and 15-16 MPG No other change was made and the shift started the moment I left dealer.... No SES light same gas as always and a few tanks ran through...

     

    I questioned dealer and they said I need that $700 service to fix? Im thinking they used some thick oil and thought they were screwing someone that wouldnt put 2 and 2 together...

     

     

     

     

     

    What do you think,.

     

    PS this same dealer painted over rust and flaking paint and used Zip ties to reattach the front bumper Valance.... Yes I didnt notice till well after I got it home.... My fault for not having a fine enough comb to search but this Oil change buisness is killing me...

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