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Old 01-15-2024, 08:10 PM
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This is an update on the revised addition to the Turbo dated 7-12-68.
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This is an update on the revised addition to the Turbo dated 7-12-68.
Interesting that they used 6 bolts to attach TC to the Flexplate.
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Interesting that they used 6 bolts to attach TC to the Flexplate.
Right, the torque these Big Block had it was extra safety in high perf applications.
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Right, the torque these Big Block had it was extra safety in high perf applications.
The redesigned torque convertor of the Gibb Novas
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