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by Astro-SS-V8
Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Brembo Brake Rotors
Replies: 7
Views: 3744

Re: Brembo Brake Rotors

the only aftermarket brakes I have found that are an upgrade are from EBC Brakes or Power Slot thru Summit Racing Equipment
by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: just an idea?
Replies: 7
Views: 3027

Re: just an idea?

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Is this the look you are going for?
I found these 2 pictures on a Japanese website.
by Astro-SS-V8
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

added a billet grille and euro park lights............thanks for the compliments
gonna be awhile before I do anymore...had back surgery last Friday.Image
by Astro-SS-V8
Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

Just updating some changes I have made.........
removed the nasty gold tape stripes and added my 18" rims and euro tail lights
by Astro-SS-V8
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: 200,000 for my van
Replies: 7
Views: 1857

Re: 200,000 for my van

My '89 just hit 249,000 miles today...no oil addage between oil changes....I do 6,000 mile oil changes now with Royal Purple and K & N oil filter with increased fuel mileage.... :supz:
by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

Thanks Rebel....it has a few minor dents but otherwise solid
by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap
Replies: 22
Views: 6548

Re: Humpty Dumpty Engine swap

Good job..............nice to know it's running great and nice pics you have posted.
The support was cut on my 95 when I bought it and had brackets made that bolt it back together so if it needs to be removed again it can.
by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

Yes Crash....they do use lots of salt on the roads here in the winter..............I hate it. I am gonna have to replace the rockers in my 89 this summer....one of the reasons I bought the 95. the 89 is gonna get a complete redo of the body.Everything taken off,glass,subframe,motor,trans,and wiring....
by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

The intake valves were cupped,or as my machine shop guy said,sucked back up into the head. Something that he said the 4.3 has had a history of. Caused by a backfire of some sort. I had a really bad miss and ran bad to say the least.Shook misserably with no power and had a bad rich smell to it. It ru...
by Astro-SS-V8
Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

Thanks guys.....I thought it was a good deal.
I did have to do some work to it before I got to drive it...
but that is the fun in all of it...........makes it more worthwhile.. :guitar:
by Astro-SS-V8
Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

Re: My newest purchase............$800.00

Thanks for getting those to post...........
I am not too good with the posting thing..... :-k
I had to have the heads reworked and new valves put in them...
it's got 147,000 miles and runs great now.
Got some plans for it...........mostly cosmetic...rims, lights, and so on.
by Astro-SS-V8
Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My newest purchase............$800.00
Replies: 20
Views: 7175

My newest purchase............$800.00

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by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Custom
Topic: Big Blue Update, Rims, Tires, Drop...
Replies: 26
Views: 15397

Re: Big Blue Update, Rims, Tires, Drop...

I am wondering if the Va S P have given you any greif over the tinted lenses....I know on this side of Va.............they would love those...ie'....easy violations for them to write. I recently purchased a 95 AWD with a rough running engine...which I have found 2 bad valves and in the process of ge...
by Astro-SS-V8
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: project ratstro
Replies: 256
Views: 71189

Re: project ratstro

I am wanting to do this upgrade on front and rear also.... :bounce:
Anyone tell me what the difficulty is on installing this swap?
Danny..Did you have your diff narrowed?...by the way..awesome work..
:prayer: :prayer: :prayer: :prayer:
by Astro-SS-V8
Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: bigger billet grille
Replies: 5
Views: 2285

Re: bigger billet grille

Trenz has made custom grills for other Astros like the one you have described.It was on a van called Big Puddin.I think Trenz is now owned by Lund Corp....you could give them a call and see if they will fab you one. :guitar: