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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 02:59 PM
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No, use the same trans/engine/front wheels etc., Just lock them in place. Get another subframe assy and put that in front.
Would I be able to use a front subframe from a Rwd car? Or should I just use another impala subframe
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 05:02 PM
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I have a 2005 chevy impala that used to be a cop car when I ripped out the interior there was a lot of hidden wires and under the hood there is just a bunch of extra electrical I'm trying to bring it down to bare minimal. Can I just start ripping g out wires or do I have to leave it all for the car to run properly?
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DjDutchyD
I have a 2005 chevy impala that used to be a cop car when I ripped out the interior there was a lot of hidden wires and under the hood there is just a bunch of extra electrical I'm trying to bring it down to bare minimal. Can I just start ripping g out wires or do I have to leave it all for the car to run properly?
Depends on what you still want to have functioning when you get done. They all have a purpose.

If you're going to convert it to mid-engine as in https://www.gmforum.com/general-gm-c...y-idea-313150/ , you're going to be hand-wiring most of it anyways.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 06:06 PM
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Let'* keep this this whole conversation in one thread please.
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I'm not trying to insult you or discourage you from learning automotive but this is not the way to go about it. If you had an experienced technician to guide you and help you would stand a chance of learning and getting something done. Even then you will need to know how to fabricate. That requires special tools and experience.
You may want to try and get some text books from a Vo-Tech school on automotive technology and start there.
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Originally Posted by DjDutchyD
I want to put at least 40 inch tires on the rear to make clearance for them to turn would cut out half the car

I seriously doubt a stock running 205HP L36 3800 is going to break loose those tires.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by carfixer007
I'm not trying to insult you or discourage you from learning automotive but this is not the way to go about it. If you had an experienced technician to guide you and help you would stand a chance of learning and getting something done. Even then you will need to know how to fabricate. That requires special tools and experience.
You may want to try and get some text books from a Vo-Tech school on automotive technology and start there.
okay cool thank you very much I will look into that
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