So I purchased an 88 conquest months ago and I finally decided what I'm going to do. It came with a partially assembled short block with supposed new pistons and rings. I do not know what brand or sizes of the pistons are. I was gonna pull one out and when I cleaned out the cylinders(the car sat for a couple years before I got it), I found some rust on the cylinder walls. They're actually pitted now and would require re-boring and new pistons, rings, etc... So, after debating with myself and th

I know of another member here whose car slips backwards when parked on a hill. With a manual tranny, even when in gear, the car will slip gradually...Like its gears/teeth slipping gradually..   Anyone else have this problem?   My Ebrake cable dont work, and prolly needs adjusting or replacing..So in otherwards, I cannot park on a hill at all...   Curious if this is a common problem...

Well, this chapter is coming to an end only so a new one can start. It was a hair over two years, two months ago that I picked up my 87 from Richmond, VA. Like many, she sat for about eight years prior to my ownership. She had electrical issues from stupid previous owners, the engine was locked up, and all kinds of other...stuff.   Anyway! I got her with the intentions to rebuild the motor, fix the electrical issues, and just drive and enjoy her. Quickly, that turned into much more and before I

Hello everyone, as some of you know ive been swapping a 302 t5 set up in my car and have been dragging my feet very slowly due to a remodel of my house.. after tons of steering and geometry research as well as fab work ive decided the engine bay is too small for my plans.. you will be seeing another convette inspired quest soon.   Anyway, this is a trans mount i made for a 5spd car for a t5 5.0/2.3 swap with 90-93 foxbody engine mounts. I highly suggest slotting the holes that mount to the car f