blackvert's n/a buildup thread
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update ... it is running! he started it up over the weekend. sounds awesome, but too loud for my tastes. it has 3" collectors,
3" magnaflow x-pipe, 3" mufflers (flowmaster delta 50s). it goes down to 2 1/2" over the axles and out. i am worried about how
low the headers hang though. i wonder if it is possible to use different motor mounts to raise the motor up 1/2" or so ... that
would raise the headers up too. or i can adjust the coil-overs to raise it up higher too, but i don't want to look like a 4x4 again.
here's some pics of the exhaust:
3" magnaflow x-pipe, 3" mufflers (flowmaster delta 50s). it goes down to 2 1/2" over the axles and out. i am worried about how
low the headers hang though. i wonder if it is possible to use different motor mounts to raise the motor up 1/2" or so ... that
would raise the headers up too. or i can adjust the coil-overs to raise it up higher too, but i don't want to look like a 4x4 again.
here's some pics of the exhaust:
Iggyshane
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The Kooks headers make good power
and
They are built with good quality
I've never understood why they don't hug the floor pan tight
for maximum ground clearance
like plain ole store bought Mac & BBk LT's
Congrats on getting it up and running Chris
I know you are anxious to get it home and start havin fun with it
Grady
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It is not much worse (ground clearance) than those of use with the darn vert brace...
Although I would rather have this hit than my exhaust OR my oil pan... Have you thought about making some sort of skidplate?
Although I would rather have this hit than my exhaust OR my oil pan... Have you thought about making some sort of skidplate?
If that is too loud, get yourself some cheap Hooker..O I can't remember the name of them now I have had so many mufflers..same ones as the super turbos but cheaper.
I have them in my garage. The difference is they have packing. From what I hear, we dont have BOOM with these engines so you can run them for quietness at idle and such. It will drown out some of the tinty sound that we all like though..you know, the rain on a tin cup sound?
Chris, when you say LOUD ..in what respect? Thanks.
I have them in my garage. The difference is they have packing. From what I hear, we dont have BOOM with these engines so you can run them for quietness at idle and such. It will drown out some of the tinty sound that we all like though..you know, the rain on a tin cup sound?
Chris, when you say LOUD ..in what respect? Thanks.
when i heard it, it was like below in the picture ... through the mufflers, but no tail pipes. it was pretty loud, but it was also over the phone, so i don't really know. with the drop down to 2 1/2" and the bending around the axle housing, it should be much quieter.
if it is still louder than i like, i have the option of putting some flo-pro twisters (http://www.flopro.com/Twister.htm) after the bends, like this guy:
http://www.superstang.com/Exhaust/index.html
Sorry I had to point that out.
Looks good man, but yeah exhaust hanging that low would make me nervous too. I guess maybe raising the car 1/2" wouldn't be so bad, just avoid speed bumps like the plague.
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i like the idea of the 3 mufflers(super quit "stealthy" sound)and then flipping a switch for the bypass and letting that beast of a motor scream. i want to hear sound clips
Sorry I had to point that out.
Looks good man, but yeah exhaust hanging that low would make me nervous too. I guess maybe raising the car 1/2" wouldn't be so bad, just avoid speed bumps like the plague.
i only get cheap hookers
problem is, they are speed bump obsessed in my area. this might really suck ...
what about raising the motor at the motor mounts? that would also raise the exhaust, wouldn't it?
i just got off the phone with "leezure" (he has a 351 stroker too with kooks) and he looked at my clearance pics. he's a really nice guy. he said they look like there is alot more clearance on mine than there was on his. for his, he machined some spacers for the motor mounts which lifted the motor up about 3/8" and that helped alot. so that is another option. so long as it stays under the hood.
or if i need to, i guess i can get another hood and stop whining about it ...
or if i need to, i guess i can get another hood and stop whining about it ...
Awesome. When do you get to drive it?
Your headers look to be about where mine were with the stock k-member and sportlines. They would drag occasionally, but not too bad. I would definitely raise either the car or engine about a 1/2", because it's better to have a not-so-perfect stance than to trash $1000 headers. Mine are pretty flat on the bottom now
The tailpipes should quiet it down inside the car, but it'll still be very loud outside. I'm thinking about adding a couple dynomax race bullets to my exhaust if tailpipes don't quiet it down enough. I love how it sounds now, but I'm afraid to get on it most of the time cause you can hear me a 1/2 mile away.
When do you get to drive it? Your headers look to be about where mine were with the stock k-member and sportlines. They would drag occasionally, but not too bad. I would definitely raise either the car or engine about a 1/2", because it's better to have a not-so-perfect stance than to trash $1000 headers. Mine are pretty flat on the bottom now
The tailpipes should quiet it down inside the car, but it'll still be very loud outside. I'm thinking about adding a couple dynomax race bullets to my exhaust if tailpipes don't quiet it down enough. I love how it sounds now, but I'm afraid to get on it most of the time cause you can hear me a 1/2 mile away.
he has probably a couple days left of buttoning stuff up, so it might not be ready to pick up until next week sometime. and with everything going on around me (my kids' end of year stuff, moving my in-laws being to assisted living, ...), it might be june before i can get up there to get it, unless someone wants to "take one for the team" and drive it down to dc for me .....
nah, i'll get it myself, thanks
nah, i'll get it myself, thanks
sn-95matt5-0
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hey man i graduate next week so i'm good to go up and get it for you if you want me to
it'll be my senior trip
and since i'm following in your steps i guess i need to see if its worth the work or not
i'll just need to borrow some cash for a plane ticket....and gas.....and food.....and a hotel room
it'll be my senior trip
and since i'm following in your steps i guess i need to see if its worth the work or not
i'll just need to borrow some cash for a plane ticket....and gas.....and food.....and a hotel room
WEll??? Did you drive it yet??? We are all curious.
BTW I am going wit 205cc heads now instead, lol. TF's are on ebay right now. .. changed me mind.
You can't get some 225's ?
i get it either tuesday or wednesday. he just needs to finish hooking up the a/c
just in time for my birthday on saturday
i went with 205s because that was what my builder recommended
just in time for my birthday on saturday
i went with 205s because that was what my builder recommended
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