What part do you want that nobody makes for your car?
02-15-2007, 06:39 PM
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What part do you want that nobody makes for your car?
I'm kinda curious to what everyone thinks. Throw out some ideas then I'll make another post with an poll and see who agrees to what. But basically, reply with a problem or part you wish someone had available. Describe your problem and what the part would do to fix it.
02-16-2007, 10:02 AM
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Location: Coatesville, PA USA
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It would be nice to have a few more header & y-pipe options for my car.
All of the local mechanics in my area are ball busters for visual inspections of exhaust systems since PA went to the ODBII computer test for all 97+ vehicles.
This means that you have to keep the cats in their stock locations. So, no long tubes for me. The only ways that I can accomplish any kind of upgrade is to put on :
1. Shorty headers that attach to the stock y-pipe (yuck!)
2. Shorty headers that attach to a Random Technology dual cat y-pipe. ($675 for the y-pipe only)
3. Mac mid-tube headers with a MAC catted y-pipe. ($985 for the y-pipe coated from jet-hot)
Both the Random tech and the MAC y-pipe are close enough to stock to pass a visual inspection.
That's it!
All of the local mechanics in my area are ball busters for visual inspections of exhaust systems since PA went to the ODBII computer test for all 97+ vehicles.
This means that you have to keep the cats in their stock locations. So, no long tubes for me. The only ways that I can accomplish any kind of upgrade is to put on :
1. Shorty headers that attach to the stock y-pipe (yuck!)
2. Shorty headers that attach to a Random Technology dual cat y-pipe. ($675 for the y-pipe only)
3. Mac mid-tube headers with a MAC catted y-pipe. ($985 for the y-pipe coated from jet-hot)
Both the Random tech and the MAC y-pipe are close enough to stock to pass a visual inspection.
That's it!
02-16-2007, 11:15 AM
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Location: Stratford Upon Avon,United Kingdom
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Hi,
It would be nice if somebody made a decent headlamp conversion kit for the 93-97 cars,by decent I mean one that actually lights up the road with the low beams LOL.
I can see why GM gave the later cars proper headlamps.
All the best,Mark.
It would be nice if somebody made a decent headlamp conversion kit for the 93-97 cars,by decent I mean one that actually lights up the road with the low beams LOL.
I can see why GM gave the later cars proper headlamps.
All the best,Mark.
02-16-2007, 01:54 PM
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Streetable, Effective brake ducts..For the 4th gens.. from stock, to the more popular big brakes systems (from LS6 Z06 brakes to the porsche and stoptech big brake kits)
From what I gather, the hard part is getting all the ducting, hoses, air routed with the proper ground clearance and tire clearance. Plenty of people have made their own, but some of them usually have a drawback, like reduced ground clearance, or not able to turn your wheels lock to lock(on the track you live with it, but on the street it makes life difficult). Or, its just not the most effective design for good even cooling. or, it will only work on a specific brake kit. Or, simply, it was a one off that someone custom made themselves.
From what I gather, the hard part is getting all the ducting, hoses, air routed with the proper ground clearance and tire clearance. Plenty of people have made their own, but some of them usually have a drawback, like reduced ground clearance, or not able to turn your wheels lock to lock(on the track you live with it, but on the street it makes life difficult). Or, its just not the most effective design for good even cooling. or, it will only work on a specific brake kit. Or, simply, it was a one off that someone custom made themselves.
02-16-2007, 01:58 PM
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i seen a project in the works on tv a while back that would be nice.....
its a rear that is switch operated, controlling a magnet to select between posi and detriot locker. neat for weekend warriors
its a rear that is switch operated, controlling a magnet to select between posi and detriot locker. neat for weekend warriors
02-16-2007, 07:01 PM
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Whats wrong with those, aside from being crazy expensive(350 for just low beams
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02-17-2007, 11:22 AM
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A few things I could list since I have been having difficulties with my M6 conversion:
1) The m6 shift plate for 94-96 F-bodies
2) A bullet proof bellhousing that is actually compatible with our factory clutch and tranny.
3) A bolt-on exhaust that dumped before the axle (TSP has one for the ls-1, but not lt-1 cars)
4) A better selection of aftermarket cylinder heads
5) Less expensive ways to beef up our axles
1) The m6 shift plate for 94-96 F-bodies
2) A bullet proof bellhousing that is actually compatible with our factory clutch and tranny.
3) A bolt-on exhaust that dumped before the axle (TSP has one for the ls-1, but not lt-1 cars)
4) A better selection of aftermarket cylinder heads
5) Less expensive ways to beef up our axles
02-17-2007, 01:14 PM
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A few things I could list since I have been having difficulties with my M6 conversion:
1) The m6 shift plate for 94-96 F-bodies
2) A bullet proof bellhousing that is actually compatible with our factory clutch and tranny.
3) A bolt-on exhaust that dumped before the axle (TSP has one for the ls-1, but not lt-1 cars)
4) A better selection of aftermarket cylinder heads
5) Less expensive ways to beef up our axles
1) The m6 shift plate for 94-96 F-bodies
2) A bullet proof bellhousing that is actually compatible with our factory clutch and tranny.
3) A bolt-on exhaust that dumped before the axle (TSP has one for the ls-1, but not lt-1 cars)
4) A better selection of aftermarket cylinder heads
5) Less expensive ways to beef up our axles