Most people not using AC will gut the compressor and just use the shell. You cannot mount the alternator without the AC compressor. The outer alternator bracket attaches to the compressor. I've seen it posted that the compressor is vital to the motor mount bracket as well. It adds rigidity to...
Is it a rough idle or choppy idle? If the car does indeed have modified cams it will have a noticeable different idle with possible surging.
The chip that you have is an LPM and SHOSource used to be able to tune them. I would keep it out for now and put a stock MAF on.
My suggestion for...
In regards to the the title question, 5 quarts if using an FL400 or equivalent filter. I use FL1A filters and that allows for the use of 6 quarts.
In regards to the actual post question, negative battery cable.
Using the word "mechanic" a little loosely in my opinion.
-Chad
Bolt holes where on the resonator pipe? At the Y pipe? Just measure the bolts and drill the holes big enough for the bolts to fit. If you don't have bolts then measure both sets of holes and the larger set is what you need to use. Drill the other holes to match and get appropriate sized bolts...
All of the performance strut options are long gone for this platform. Shosource might be working on another option for coilovers at some point but I wouldn't hold my breath. You will need to post in the groups to try and find someone willing to sell something or buy what you can online. I used...
These are the ones I would go with if the are trying to replicate stock look and sound. Look on Amazon or ebay for polished stainless tips. Don't do chrome.
-Chad
Just giving him some tough love. I'm glad it's running and ready for Denver. Well, almost ready. Still needs that Muffler.
BTW Forrest, the caravan I mentioned to you on Sunday, I'm trying to get everyone to meet up in Kansas City and then all of us can drive into Denver together. Hopefully...