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How do Cibies stack up to these newer options? I bought some a while back to swap in if i ever get my 60 back on the road and at the time they were supposedly the bee's knees.

A few years ago I went to the Upullit and harvested a bunch of fuses, nuts, bolts, screws, etc from Toyotas, Hondas, and Nissans. Got about a gallon bucket of stuff for like $5, and it all looked practically new.

Years ago I went to the U-Pull-it and grabbed about a gallon of nuts/bolts/etc off of Japanese vehicles; they charged me like $5.

That's pretty

Cool, thanks!

What's the pricing for the full setup?

Those look pretty nice. Wish they came in a dark brown, although I guess you could get them painted/coated in whatever color you want. Wonder if you can buy them in bare aluminum?

303 automotive protectant is supposed to be one of the best UV protectants out there

How would a 1FZ-FE's power band match up with the H55?

How's the performance? What trans?

How the H55 with 33s, 3.70 axles, and a 2FE?

It seems the length would be the only real issue; if a V8 fits then no way the width would be a problem. Height could be I guess--how much taller is it? I know the sump would need to be reversed but it seems that's not a major issue.

I've got zero need or desire for massive power, but I'm sure it would be an easier install/swap all the way around being as it's a similar sized I6. Honestly surprised it's not a fairly common swap. If I can find a good way to mate it to the H55 that's likely the route I'll go when the time comes.

Having owned a couple of Trailblazers/Envoys with this engine I think it's a fantastic option. Plenty of power and a very broad and flat torque curve; it moved the heavier Trailblazer just fine imo.

If you like cast iron but want to save a little weight try a good carbon steel pan. Many of the same properties as cast iron but lighter and arguably even more durable