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I’d make sure that the cylinder head casting numbers, which are located on top of the center exhaust port, are both the same….. Over the years I’ve seen a few Studebaker’s where a cylinder head has been swapped indiscriminately with another to replace a damaged original head…..which could result in a slight compression ratio difference…..If the casting numbers are the same, you’re good to go!
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Wow!…Two beauties!… And I like your method of pricing cars realistically.
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Long bracket is support for air filter assy on R2 supercharged Avanti engines only.
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DOT disclaimer label early Avanti II
mfg replied to Michael Phillips's topic in Avanti Parts For Sale or Wanted
This is a very interesting label.. I’ve never seen it before. It makes me wonder if, back in the day, reading it scared any perspective Avanti ll customers away??? -
If I remember correctly, didn’t the ‘87-‘91 model year Avantis have the deck lid weatherseal relocated to the body? (as opposed to being mounted on deck lid) A better location I think!
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Your description on removing & replacing spark plugs #5 & #7 is very concise…. That’s exactly how I handled that same job on my ‘83!
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Two or three of the L&R rearmost plugs can be reached under the fenders, either working over or removing the front tires.
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An Avanti ll equipped with the 400 engine can easily outrun a stock R2 equipped Stude Avanti up to about 70 mph.
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The Avanti factory had to reinforce the front crossmember due to extreme low end torque of the 400 engine. Retrofit kits were also made available.
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All the 400’s were backed up with Turbo 400 trannys… One of the very best period transmissions.
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Yes.
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Studebaker’s like to mark their territory!
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Can the GM turbo400 transmission be removed without pulling the engine?
mfg replied to Jim S's topic in 1965-85 Avanti
Yes, the trans can definitely be removed without removing the engine/trans assy… but availability of a twin post lift would sure make the job easier! -
Ain’t that the truth!!!!!
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A Stude Avanti manual cable setup can replace your power trunk release with no problems…. Same trunk latch.