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    Tranny Leaking Bad

    Well I just noticed it yesterday. When I get up and on the L, it shifts ok. But yesterday it started to slip REALLY bad after I floored it. So I decied to get it home ASAP. When I got it home I looked at the underside it was leaking and leaked a total of about a 1/2 a quart of fluid. It was from...
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    Tranny Issue

    Well Guys I think my tranny is going out. When I'm going about 40 mph and give it gas I get no RPM's but will pick up speed. I checked the fluid and its ok smells a little burnt. Any Ideas? Last thing done was 2 new tires put on
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    Am I in over my head?

    Well the L has 105k on her and the supercharger oil have never been changed, I also recenlty noticed that a lot of gunk had built up on the throttle body. So today my 1st day of spring break, I decied to take off the intake and s/c. Its a little more diffucult than I thought. got the intake off...
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    Exhaust Smell

    I have been around cars for a lot of my life. But this morning when I was checking tire pressure in the L after I started it, I got next to the exhaust and the smell was so strong it burned my eyes. And my tips have gotten black as hell. Any suggestion?
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    WTB Tires

    I need to 2, or if the price is right 4 used tires. Tread life I would like to be in the 50-75% life range. Any brand 295-45-18, 305-45-45-18. Willing to pay ALL shipping cost. Let me know. Thanks, Charlie
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    Day Light Savings!

    turn your clock ahead one hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rockon:
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    I'm Dumb

    THIS IS LAST THREAD I SWEAR!!!! Ok to start my store I have a 2000 Lighting with 105k on the clock. It has STOCK EVERYTHING minus a diablo chip and CAI. I have a couple of questions 1st- My tranny always looks wet c;ose to what i have been told is called the inspection hole, its the little...
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    Am I crazy?

    Latley as like in the last week, when I stomp on the L, she will build up a nice amount of boost and then let it go slowley. Also when Im on the intrerestate I can move the boost like crazy just mashing the gas peddle a little bit.? IS THIS NORMAL? SOMEONE SAID THE BOOST ACCUATOR COULD BE GOING...
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    Not Holding Boost?

    I have suddenly within the last week noticed a HUGE drop in power in my L. It was bugging the hell out of me when I FINALLY got her to running to my likings she craps out on me. And I was sick all weeekend and didnt drive her but today I noticed that I could not hold my boost at all. Is this...
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    What size do you run on the L

    I was thinking of running some wider tires in the back. Any suggestions or pics? Brands?
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    A little pist off

    It seems just like when the I get the L running at the top of her game, she shits on me and runs like crap for a while. I'm about ready to park her and say F**** it. And tear her aparta and re-build her. She was running great until the other day when I got gas at the local Shell, I put 93 in her...
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    2000 L for your?

    Well I've reconsidered and decieded that I would give the L a shot to be traded. LINK FOR PICS AND INFO http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363053 Really ready to look at anything
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    Money Troubles CHEAP L!!!!

    I'm leaving for the Marines in July and don't need to keep the L. I will go back to drving the 94 GT. Until I get out and buy another L. NEED TO SELL IT BAD, I WILL LOOK AT ALL TRADES! 2000 Red Lightning *Dialo Chip *CAI *New 04 L Mass Air Meter *Drilled Slotted Rotors on Rear *Custom...
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    2000 99.5% Stock L

    I'm leaving for the Marines in July and don't need to keep the L. I will go back to drving the 94 GT. Until I get out and buy another L. 2000 Red Lightning *Dialo Chip *CAI *New 04 L Mass Air Meter *Drilled Slotted Rotors on Rear *Custom Speed Grill *New NGK TR's *2 New Nitto NT555...
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    Looking For The Juice

    Well Guys I just filed my taxes yesterday and I'am getting a pretty penny back. And Would like to get one last little bang for the buck for the ole' L, before leaving for the Marines in July. I was thinking of just giving her a little juice. Anything I need to look for inperticular? Its all...
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    Need Help

    The Transmission wasnt shifting as hard as it used to and the truck seemed to be deprived of power.Its shifting VERY SOFTLY. That is the best way to describe it, also this may only be my truck but when you come to a stop, if you let off the brakes, the truck would pull forward slowly. Its not...
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    Need Some Help

    Two days ago I notice something wasn't right with the L. And today I figured it out. It usally shifts around 2700 RMP in 1st and its a hard shift you can feel in the seat. But no there is no hard shift. It just shifts normally and it runs like shit. If I get up to 60 mph and left off the the...
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    Boost Problem

    When the L is in park, and I go to give it gas I get 0 boost. I know and figure its a vaccum leak, it boost all day long when in drive. Is there any specific hose/area you could think of that I could check? EDIT- My check engine light NEVER comes on, yesterday I bew a coil and it never came...
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    How Low?

    Well The Lightning has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. Until recently I noticed a slight wandering problem at high speeds. Everyone says lower it....so how much?!?!? any links to good sites? thanks
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    Need A Sig/Avy PLEASE!

    Well I drive a 2000 L Red in color, sadly no pics :(. Also just joined the Marines any sigs, avys would be very much apperciated! Semper Fi, Charlie
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    Need A Name for My L

    Well, I need a name for her. She is Red, other than that its just like any SVT. I've already thought of "Red Rocket" Need something creative and cool. thanks
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    Need Some Opinons and Help

    What in your opinon is the best place to purchase the following...I've looked at many sites, but would like some opions before I do anything. FTVB 6# Lower Pulley SCT or Diablo tuner Links to exact product would be SO MUCH apperciated, I'm helping with my father who hurt his back, so I...
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    Alignment Question

    Hey guys, This might be a noob question, but latley my truck has been...the best way yo describe it is its floats. And what I mean by this is when I'm drivng it will slowly but surely make its way to the left. I just had an alignment done, and it seems ok. I'm very OCD about the handling of my...
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    Faze Guages

    Hey guys as we all know X-mas is right around the corner. And I'm looking to spice the L up a little with some guages. I've been looking around a little and I see all you guys use Autometer. But I've seen a different brand "FAZE". Anybody used them, or have and feed back on them?
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    Having A Little Problem

    Hey Guys I know I've been asking a lot of noob questions, but this one boggles my mind and makes me angry. When I'm running the L and I get above 60 mph and then completly let off the throttle, the L just cuts off-power and I hear a ton of exaust and my speed drops drastically. Any Ideas...

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