truedualws6
02-14-2006, 12:54 AM
I did a search and read everything that came up but did not get
an answer, so here goes. I bought a set of KB DD SFCs for my
convertible and have some questions.
1) Will I need to remove any interior items so that the welding does
not melt or damage anything?
2) How do the SFCs fit relative to the X-brace? I had to slightly
modify the X-brace for my true dual exhaust but it still bolts in the
stock location.
3) Do the SFCs need to be painted or coated? Should I have them
powder coated? I know that any paint or coating will need to be
removed at the weld points.
4) The SFCs will be installed with the car on the ground (over a pit),
is this correct?
I will have the local muffler shop do the install. I've know the owner
for 25 years and he is an excellent welder and fabricator.
Dave K
02-15-2006, 12:07 PM
Mine were welded on with the car on stands in a driveway... so you should have no problem doing it over a pit.
I didn't paint mine, they came with a gold anodize or something like that on them and have held up well (been on for about 6 years).
My car is a hardtop so I don't know about the vert issues.
You won't have any heating problems (unless the guy who's welding them up does something REALLY stupid)... don't worry about interior trim.
TobyZ28
02-15-2006, 01:20 PM
Hey, you replied to my post about vert SFC's :) If you could grab some pictures from the install it would really really answer a lot of questions for me! Let us know if you notice a big improvement over just the stock SFC's...
Honda Hunter
02-15-2006, 01:22 PM
LS1speed has them listed for sell. Does anyone else sell these as well?
Dave K
02-15-2006, 03:03 PM
Mmmm... pictures may be tough... for one thing it's winter and my Z doesn't see snow and salt, for another thing the car is lowered and there's not a lot of room under there to get a decent picture. I'll see what I can do.
TobyZ28
02-15-2006, 05:55 PM
Oh i was actually referring to truedualws6's post :) But if you could snap some pictures that would be just as good! My car is lowered as well.. any clearnace issues with your KB DD's?
Dave K
02-16-2006, 08:40 AM
Lol... oops.
no clearance issues... I don't believe the subframes stick down that low compared to other parts of the car (not that I've specifically looked), not sure if that's still true with a convertable.
truedualws6
02-16-2006, 11:31 AM
Hey, you replied to my post about vert SFC's :) If you could grab some pictures from the install it would really really answer a lot of questions for me! Let us know if you notice a big improvement over just the stock SFC's...
I will do that and post some pictures. The SFCs should be here tomorrow and
I plan on having them installed on Monday (2/20).
LS1speed has them listed for sell. Does anyone else sell these as well?
I originally ordered them from LS1speed and was told that KB is no longer in
business. They suggested the SLPs or BMRs. I cancelled the order and then
did some more searching. Ended up buying them from Thunder Racing. Cost
me $50 more, but at least I got them (or will get them tomorrow). I still don't
know exactly why LS1speed gave me the song and dance.
Is KB still in business?
truedualws6
02-21-2006, 10:55 AM
The SFCs came in yesterday (delayed from Friday), so they will not be going in
for a week or so. Had it all set up for yesterday, but had no SFCs to weld in.
Other than being a little bent at the LCA attachment bracket, they look really
nice. Probably got dropped of the back of the truck. I just pushed things back
into place with my arbor press. Once I get them installed I'll take some pics
and post them. I'm still tempted to have them powder coated black, or maybe
even white since the car is white.