Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet Nova - First generation: 1962–1965. Available powerplants included a four-cylinder and an inline six. The six is actually the third-generation powerplant, replacing the second-generation Stovebolt. Rival manufacturer Chrysler introduced the Slant Six in their Plymouth Valiant, a Chevy II competitor. Although the Nova was not originally available with a V8 option, the engine bay was perfectly proportioned for one. It wasn't long before Chevrolet V8s were offered as dealer-installed options (betw ...

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Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet Nova - Generations, Chevrolet Nova - First generation: 1962–1965, Chevrolet Nova - Second generation: 1966–1967, Chevrolet Nova - Third generation: 1968–1974, Chevrolet Nova - Fourth generation: 1975–1979, Chevrolet Nova - 1985–1988 Nova, Chevrolet Nova - Novas abroad, Chevrolet Nova - Argentina, Chevrolet Nova - The urban legend

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Cadillac is a brand of luxury automobile, part of the General Motors corporation, produced and mostly sold in the United States; outside of North America, they have been less successful. In the United States, the name became a synonym for "high quality", used in such phrases as "the Cadillac of clocks". This is less prevalent, though still known, in other English-speaking countries (who are more likely to use Rolls-Royce in such phrases). Cadillac - History. Cadillac - Founding.

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• Cadillac - History
• Cadillac - Founding
• Cadillac - Early vehicles
• Cadillac - General Motors
• Cadillac - 1932- The year it could have ended
• Cadillac - Wartime Innovation
• Cadillac - Postwar
• Cadillac - Low points and the beginning of a recovery
• Cadillac - The Art & Science era
• Cadillac - Cadillac models
• Cadillac - Historical and Classic
• Cadillac - Finned Fifties
• Cadillac - Sixties and Seventies
• Cadillac - Alphabetical Model Summary
• Cadillac - Current
• Cadillac - Concepts and prototypes

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Concentration is a TV game show based on the children's memory game of the same name. It aired on NBC for 15 years (1958-1973) the longest run of any game show on that network, and aired in syndication for 5 more (1973-1978). A remake of the game, called Classic Concentration, aired first-run on Concentration's old network, NBC, from 1987-1991, with reruns airing through the end of 1993. Various hosts starred in the first Concentration, including Jack Barry, Hugh Downs and Bob Clayton. Jack Narz hosted the synd ...

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• Concentration game show - What's a rebus?
• Concentration game show - Rules of the game
• Concentration game show - Special spaces
• Concentration game show - Winning the game
• Concentration game show - Concentration Challenge of Champions
• Concentration game show - Longevity
• Concentration game show - Prizes prizes and more prizes
• Concentration game show - Syndicated run 1973-1978
• Concentration game show - Classic Concentration
• Concentration game show - Catch phrase
• Concentration game show - Episode status

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The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is an American personal luxury car. Originally introduced for the 1970 model year, it has gone through six generations to date. All Monte Carlos to date have been two-door coupes, closely based on a contemporary intermediate sedan. From its inception, the Monte Carlo also has been one of GM's biggest successes on the NASCAR stock car racing circuit. Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1970. The Monte Carlo originally was created as Chevrolet's answer to the new G-body Pontiac Grand Prix ...

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• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1970
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1971
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1972
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1973
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1974
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1975
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1976
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1977
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1978
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1980
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1981
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1982
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1983
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1984
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1985
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1986
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1988
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1995
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 2000
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 2006
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Future
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Other Links

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Since 1957 with the introduction of the Bonneville, Pontiac has been best known for its performance vehicles. A little flashier and faster than a Chevrolet, but cheaper than an equivalent Oldsmobile or Buick - that has been their mission. The Pontiac GTO was introduced in 1964 by Pontiac's John DeLorean as an option package on the LeMans/Tempest (GM A-body) car, most famously the 389 cubic inch V-8, a full-sized engine in a compact car. In doing so launched the era of the muscle car. Throughout the 1960s, GTOs were well known for their combination of stunni ...

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Pontiac, Pontiac - Notables, Pontiac - Engines, Pontiac - Carburetors, Pontiac - Pontiac Models

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In the 2000s, GM switched to using spelled-out Greek letters for platform names. However, in 2005, it was announced that the Greek names would be dropped. Current GM platforms: Gamma - subcompact FWD Delta - compact FWD Epsilon - mid-size FWD Kappa - compact RWD W - midsize cars FWD Sigma - midsize RWD G/K - fullsize cars FWD V - full-size RWD Theta - crossover SUV AWD U - minivan FWD Lambda - minivan FWD/AWDSee also:

List of GM platforms, List of GM platforms - Current platforms, List of GM platforms - Historical platforms, List of GM platforms - Front wheel drive, List of GM platforms - Rear wheel drive, List of GM platforms - Others, List of GM platforms - External link

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Two contestants (one a returning champion) sat before a board of 30 squares, which concealed the rebus, names of prizes and special squares (see below). One at a time, the contestants called out two numbers. If the prizes or special action didn't match, the opponent took his/her turn, and so on. However, if the player did match, whatever prize was printed on the card was placed on a boa ...

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Concentration game show, Concentration game show - What's a rebus?, Concentration game show - Rules of the game, Concentration game show - Special spaces, Concentration game show - Winning the game, Concentration game show - Concentration Challenge of Champions, Concentration game show - Longevity, Concentration game show - Prizes prizes and more prizes, Concentration game show - Syndicated run 1973-1978, Concentration game show - Classic Concentration, Concentration game show - Catch phrase, Concentration game show - Episode status

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Based on the rear wheel drive GM X-body platform that underpinned the Chevrolet Nova (a unibody with a bolt-on subframe - this layout was common with both GM X and F bodies), the Seville's unibody and chassis were extensively re-engineered and upgraded from that humble origin and it was awarded the unique designation of "K-body". Cadillac stylists added a crisp, angular body that set the tone for GM styling for the next decade, along with a wide-track stance that gave t ...

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Cadillac Seville, Cadillac Seville - History, Cadillac Seville - 1956, Cadillac Seville - Original concepts, Cadillac Seville - 1976, Cadillac Seville - Engines, Cadillac Seville - 1980, Cadillac Seville - Engines, Cadillac Seville - 1986, Cadillac Seville - Engines, Cadillac Seville - 1992, Cadillac Seville - Models, Cadillac Seville - 1998, Cadillac Seville - Engines, Cadillac Seville - External link

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The rear wheel drive X-body underpinned the Chevrolet Nova and similar cars of the late 1960s and 1970s. It was also the basis for the Cadillac Seville's K platform. The wheelbase was 111 in and many components were shared with the contemporary F platform. Applications: Buick Apollo (1973–1974; 1975 sedan only) Buick Skylark (1975 coupe only; 1976–1979) Chevrolet Nova (1968–1979) Oldsmobile Omega (1973–1979) Pontiac Ventura (1971–1 ...

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GM X platform, GM X platform - Rear wheel drive, GM X platform - Front wheel drive, GM X platform - Braking problems

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Most current GM small-block V8s (the LT and LS series) trace their lineage to the 1955 265 in³ V8 developed for the Corvette. Displacement and power eventually reached 327 in³ and 509 hp (in prototypes) before the Corvette switched to Chevrolet big-block power. But the small-block lived on, settling in at 350 in³ for decades of performance. Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 265. The 265 in³ (4.3 L) V8 was the first Chevrolet small block. Designed by Ed Cole's group at Chevrol ...

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Chevrolet Small-Block engine, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Introduction, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Major Versions, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Generation 1, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Generation II, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Generation III / IV, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Early Small Blocks, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 265, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 283, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 302, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 307, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 327, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 400, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - Later Small Blocks, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 262, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 267, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 305, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - 350, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - ZQ3, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - L46, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - LT-1, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - L48, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - L82, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - L81, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - L83, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - L98, Chevrolet Small-Block engine - LM1

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List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Heavy vehicles. Benson — VC, SA Boxville — VC, SA Bus — 1, 1969, 2, 3, VC, SA, LCS Cement Truck — SA Coach — 3, VC, SA, LCS Combine Harvester — SA resembles a John Deere combine DFT-30 — SA Dozer — SA Dumper ...

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List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Road vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Heavy vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Midsize/Off-road vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Light vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - High performance/Sports vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Service vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Gang cars, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Bikes, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Miscellaneous vehicles, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Trains, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Aircraft, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Airplanes, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Helicopters, List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Sea vessels

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Chevrolet Camaro - 1967. Sharing mechanicals with the upcoming 1968 Chevrolet Nova, the Camaro featured unibody structure, combined with a sub-frame supporting the front end. Chevrolet offered the car in only two body styles, a coupe and convertible. Almost 80 factory and 40 dealer options including three main packages were available. RS Package included many cosmetic changes such as RS badging, hidden headlights, revised taillights, and exterior rocker trim. SS Package include ...

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Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro - Generation 1, Chevrolet Camaro - 1967, Chevrolet Camaro - 1968, Chevrolet Camaro - 1969, Chevrolet Camaro - Engines, Chevrolet Camaro - Generation 2, Chevrolet Camaro - 1972, Chevrolet Camaro - 1973, Chevrolet Camaro - 1974, Chevrolet Camaro - 1975, Chevrolet Camaro - 1977, Chevrolet Camaro - 1978, Chevrolet Camaro - 1979, Chevrolet Camaro - 1980, Chevrolet Camaro - 1981, Chevrolet Camaro - Engines, Chevrolet Camaro - Generation 3, Chevrolet Camaro - 1982, Chevrolet Camaro - 1985, Chevrolet Camaro - Engines, Chevrolet Camaro - Generation 4, Chevrolet Camaro - 1993, Chevrolet Camaro - 1994, Chevrolet Camaro - 1995, Chevrolet Camaro - 1996, Chevrolet Camaro - 1997, Chevrolet Camaro - 1998, Chevrolet Camaro - 2001, Chevrolet Camaro - 2002, Chevrolet Camaro - Engines, Chevrolet Camaro - Generation 5, Chevrolet Camaro - Rumors

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Pontiac GTO - 1968. GM redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with more curvaceous, "bustleback" fastback styling. The previous 115 in (2921 mm) wheelbase was shortened to 112 in (2845 mm) for all two-door models. Overall length was reduced 5.9 in (150 mm) and height dropped half an inch (12.7 mm), but overall weight was up about 75 lb (34 kg). For the GTO, Pontiac abandoned the familiar stacked headlights for hidden headlights behind the split grille (technically a $52.66 option, but seen on most GTOs). The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a promine ...

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Pontiac GTO, Pontiac GTO - Origins, Pontiac GTO - First generation, Pontiac GTO - 1964, Pontiac GTO - Bobcats, Pontiac GTO - 1965, Pontiac GTO - 1966, Pontiac GTO - 1967, Pontiac GTO - Second generation, Pontiac GTO - 1968, Pontiac GTO - 1969, Pontiac GTO - 1970, Pontiac GTO - 1971, Pontiac GTO - 1972, Pontiac GTO - Final models, Pontiac GTO - 1973, Pontiac GTO - 1974, Pontiac GTO - False starts, Pontiac GTO - 1999 concept car, Pontiac GTO - Revival, Pontiac GTO - 2004, Pontiac GTO - 2005, Pontiac GTO - 2006, Pontiac GTO - 2008, Pontiac GTO - Television and film appearances

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Cadillac - Founding. Cadillac was formed from the Henry Ford Company upon Henry Ford's departure. With the intent of liquidating the firm's assets, Ford's financial backers, William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen called in engineer Henry M. Leland to appraise the plant and equipment prior to selling them. Instead, Leland persuaded them to continue in the automobile business. Henry Ford's departure required a new name, and on August 22, 1902, the company reformed as the Cadillac Automobile Company. The Cadillac automobile was named after the 17th century French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, f ...

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Cadillac, Cadillac - History, Cadillac - Founding, Cadillac - Early vehicles, Cadillac - General Motors, Cadillac - 1932- The year it could have ended, Cadillac - Wartime Innovation, Cadillac - Postwar, Cadillac - Low points and the beginning of a recovery, Cadillac - The Art & Science era, Cadillac - Cadillac models, Cadillac - Historical and Classic, Cadillac - Finned Fifties, Cadillac - Sixties and Seventies, Cadillac - Alphabetical Model Summary, Cadillac - Current, Cadillac - Concepts and prototypes

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Japan (1974-1981) The third-generation Toyota Corolla, built from 1974–81 (worldwide versions) (KE3x/KE5x), marked Toyota's greatest growth in the United States in the wake of the fuel crisis. In addition to the Sprinter, there was a rebodied version built by Toyota affiliate Daihatsu, called the Daihatsu Charmant. While there were certain fourth-generation models with a longer model life, this generation, when considered as a wh ...

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Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla - Alternative versions, Toyota Corolla - First Generation - E10 series - October 1966, Toyota Corolla - Second Generation - E20 series - 1970, Toyota Corolla - Third Generation - E30 E40 E50 series - April 1974, Toyota Corolla - Fourth generation - E70 series - 1979, Toyota Corolla - Fifth generation - E80 series - 1983, Toyota Corolla - Sixth generation - E90 series - May 1987, Toyota Corolla - Seventh generation - E100 series - June 1991, Toyota Corolla - Eighth Generation - E110 series - May 1995, Toyota Corolla - Ninth generation - E120 series - August 2000

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The Monte Carlo originally was created as Chevrolet's answer to the new G-body Pontiac Grand Prix, which had been introduced to great success for 1969. For the 1968 model year GM had instituted a split-wheelbase policy for its A-platform intermediate cars: 112 inches (2845 mm) for two-door models, 116 inches (2946 mm) for sedans and station wagons. The Grand Prix was a two-door coupe riding a special 118 in (2997 mm) version of the A-platform (known as "A-body Special). Rather than add the extra length within the body to increase passenger s ...

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1970, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1971, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1972, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1973, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1974, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1975, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1976, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1977, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1978, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1980, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1981, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1982, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1983, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1984, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1985, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1986, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1988, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1995, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 2000, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 2006, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Future, Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Other Links

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The THM400 (or the Turbo 400, which it is called by drag racers and car enthusiasts) was first introduced during the 1964 model year in Cadillacs and Buicks (under the name Super Turbine 400). The following year, use expanded to Oldsmobile and to some full-sized Chevrolets (usually coupled to the Mark IV big-block V8). Most of the Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile TH400s produced between 1965-67 have the Switch-Pitch variable-pitch stator, which is sought after by collectors and drag racers. THM400s were not the only Switch-Pitch trannies used in G ...

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Turbo-Hydramatic, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3L80 after 1990, Turbo-Hydramatic - 3L80, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 350, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 200, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 200-4R, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 4L60 after 1990, Turbo-Hydramatic - 4L60, Turbo-Hydramatic - 4L65-E

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Both versions of Concentration offered an impressive array and variety of prizes. One retrospective of the original series reported the following prize tally: 512 cars. 397 boats. 1,287 domestic and foreign trips and cruises. 12 trips around the world. 857 fur coats. Numerous diamonds. Additionally, there were countless gift certificates, travel trailers, airplanes, swimming pools, furniture, kitchen appliances (large and small), rooms of furniture, clothing, ster ...

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Concentration game show, Concentration game show - What's a rebus?, Concentration game show - Rules of the game, Concentration game show - Special spaces, Concentration game show - Winning the game, Concentration game show - Concentration Challenge of Champions, Concentration game show - Longevity, Concentration game show - Prizes, prizes and more prizes, Concentration game show - Syndicated run 1973-1978, Concentration game show - Classic Concentration, Concentration game show - Catch phrase, Concentration game show - Episode status

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The GTO was the brainchild of McManus advertising agency executive Jim Wangers, an automotive enthusiast, and Pontiac chief engineer John De Lorean. In early 1963 General Motors management issued an edict banning divisions from involvement in auto racing. At the time Pontiac's advertising and marketing approach was heavily based on performance, and racing was an important component of that strategy. Wangers proposed a way to retain the performance image that the division had cultivated with a new focus on street performance. It involved tran ...

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Pontiac GTO, Pontiac GTO - Origins, Pontiac GTO - First generation, Pontiac GTO - 1964, Pontiac GTO - Bobcats, Pontiac GTO - 1965, Pontiac GTO - 1966, Pontiac GTO - 1967, Pontiac GTO - Second generation, Pontiac GTO - 1968, Pontiac GTO - 1969, Pontiac GTO - 1970, Pontiac GTO - 1971, Pontiac GTO - 1972, Pontiac GTO - Final models, Pontiac GTO - 1973, Pontiac GTO - 1974, Pontiac GTO - False starts, Pontiac GTO - 1999 concept car, Pontiac GTO - Revival, Pontiac GTO - 2004, Pontiac GTO - 2005, Pontiac GTO - 2006, Pontiac GTO - 2008, Pontiac GTO - Television and film appearances

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Right after the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo, GM developed a lighter-duty version of the THM350 with lightened materials - primarily alloys in place of ferrous materials (e.g. clutch drums and oil pump). The Turbo-Hydramatic 200 was born; however, this transmission was notorious for its failure rate when used behind a V8 motor - especially the Oldsmobile V8 350 Diesel. 1976 GM vehicles first saw use of the THM200 - from ...

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Turbo-Hydramatic, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3L80 after 1990, Turbo-Hydramatic - 3L80, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 350, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 200, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 200-4R, Turbo-Hydramatic - Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 4L60 after 1990, Turbo-Hydramatic - 4L60, Turbo-Hydramatic - 4L65-E

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