Recent content by 71GTXdragpack

thanks buddy! Look forward to seeing you once the car season starts. I bought the Proform conversion kit last year. Was considering adding the Petronix kit instead but was talked out of it due to reliability issues. I really want to keep the stock appearance and get the benefits of...

appreciate the help. No issues with heat?

Hi all, I'm about to install a Proform electronic distributor and conversion kit on my GTX. I don't want to drill any new holes on my firewall to install the orange box. All the existing holes are used for ballast or voltage regulator etc. Any recommendations on where? I understand the box...

Absolutely amazing! I'm saving this tread!

had the same problem...finally gave up and bought a pair of spark plug boot pliers.

will try that in the morning and see what happens.

The issue appears to be on the passenger side drum/wheel.

shoes are correct but maybe might not be made to correct tolerance?

same driveshaft but was shortened to match the correct length.

Hi all, just removed the 83/4 and installed the correct Dana60 on my GTX. Once I torqued the wheels on, the wheels are extremely difficult to turn while off the ground. If I take loosen the torque on the wheel nuts, it seems to improve. There was no binding or issues with the 83/4 however I...

here's mine!

I called them, they won't separate just the tube for the engine compartment. The issue is due to the length of the entire kit, it ships as oversize and I'm in Canada so I get killed with duties and shipping costs.

Hi all, does anyone have a vapor return line for a 71 GTX that they could measure for me? The section that installs in the engine bay on the passenger side inner fender is missing on mine and didn't want to order the entire kit.

It's a 4 speed with Carter AVS and I have never rebuilt a Carter. Appears to be a factory distributor with points ignition. I'll post some pics later today.

sorry you're correct!