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Silverado2469 and I have tossed around the idea of a SoCal Meet. I want to open it up to all Cali and maybe do Famoso. I have included other ideas. Set dates in the poll are for the tracks, but can be applied to the other locations. Depending on location we could meet up with people taking the same route. Like I am in Bakersfield and if driving south, meet with the people north of me driving south and meet up along the way. Have a huge pack of trucks cruising down the highway just getting bigger the further it goes. We could hit up a restaurant or BBQ. I know a competitive griller and if we provide the stuff and pay hotel he may work with us. I know Famoso wouldn't be a problem for him. Or one of us or a few of us that actually use our truck as a truck can bring some BBQ's with us. Open to ideas and feedback. Let me know.

Check refrigerant charge. The compressors have a low pressure safety. My snowflake doesn't flash but no cold air. Compressor doesn't kick on Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Does yours have the SPARKLEZ? Mine got 2 months of hard use when I was a truck mechanic. It worked better than our 1" impact at taking off the semi's wheels. But I hurt my back and had to quit Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

By good impact do you mean this? Love this thing. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

With no lift, the 275/55 is what will fit. The 275/60 is a 33" tire. 275/65 I'm not sure on the overall diameter but its 33" or bigger. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

No, you can't. I'm sure you could mount an LBZ Duramax shifter in there and have the +/-, but they wouldn't be functional. The +/- is on the 6 speeds and they only have "PRNDM" instead of "PRND321" like we have. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Quit telling my secrets. How do you think I got my SS cluster and LQ9. In all seriousness, it could look good if done right. You could also toss the idea of an above hood mounted gauge like the tach on a GTO Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Well I am central and in Bakersfield about 20 mins from famoso. I suggested it because its close(having some issues with my truck), central to the state(thought there would be more involvement), and no shortage of good eats around here. Also go to the casino and we can try to pull a rain man. It looks like only 4 of us interested. If we can't get any others we may have to decide on somewhere. I'll look up some times and dates, find different tracks, and set up a poll tonight. Use that to gauge interest. One of my issues is I live in Bakersfield, but go to school in Fresno so I put 500 miles a week on my truck. The LQ9 is a thirsty bitch. But I digress. I'll look into everything and we can let the poll do the talking and then we go from there. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

I just don't want to hack up my corsa or have to get rid of it Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Are they the same gaskets for the LR4 4.8L and the LQ9 6.0? If they ask for my VIN it will come up as a 4.8 Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

So one of each felpro will work? Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

I liked advanced but don't have them here Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Is STS the only smog legal kit? I'd love a front mount. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

OK. So I'm hoping after a couple days of spraying I can do this. I still can not find a "Donut" gasket for the right side manifold on the parts store websites. Anyone have a pic of it? Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Thought about it. If they come out with the nuts I will. When I have the money the manifolds will be gone and I will have Bassani headers

I know the studs are M10x1.50. I plan on using an impact as plan b if I run into a stuck one

Oh ok. Where do I find the nuts as well?

This is the torch I have http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bernzomatic-Corp-ST2200T-Micro-Torch-Kit-2-Piece-Butane-2-Pieces-Carded/23024337?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=23024337&sourceid=1500000000000003260430&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0={matchtype}&wl1={network}&wl2={ifmobile:m}&wl3=21486607510&wl4={aceid}&wl5=pla&veh=sem And the parts stores are showing 2 metal rings for manifold to pipe gaskets

I just have a mini butane torch at my disposal. So where else do I look for the gaskets? and is a gasket needed between the right cat pipe and the cat-back?

Autozone shows 2 metal rings. Felpro p/n: 61323

After I get the nuts off, how do I remove the studs? And would anti-seize be of any benefit on the new bolts? Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

I'll respray tomorrow morning. I got 5/6 sprayed. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Learned a valuable lesson just now. Don't spray p blaster when the exhaust is hot. Also when spraying from underneath the engine covers catch a lot of over spray Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

So what would be the bolt I replace with? Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Well each manifold has 3 bolts holding the cat piping right? That's all I'm changing. I'm leaving the stock manifolds. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2