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Forum: Exhaust
09-17-2010, 05:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,392
Posted By skidude

Re: bracket for ac

Believe it or not, I'm still here after four years. As a matter of fact, I think I still have the piece I cut off. I'll look for it this weekend and send a picture a well as a picture of the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-05-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By skidude

Re: true duals w/ shorties

Check this link:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/304858-third-gen-dual-exhaust-3.html
then go down to post 122 & 123

I've got SLP's on mine with true duals. I snagged a pair of late...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-01-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By skidude

Re: Mint Firebird dash pad

Do you still have that dash pad? It will fit an '87 GTA right? I'm in NC. Can you quote me shipping to 28451?

Thanks,
BP
Forum: Exhaust
01-10-2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,654
Posted By skidude

Just so yo know, I'm running 2-1/2" pipes.

Just so yo know, I'm running 2-1/2" pipes.
Forum: Exhaust
01-02-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,654
Posted By skidude

You should be able to fit the two Flow Masters in...

You should be able to fit the two Flow Masters in the stock location. I'm running two Flo-Pro's with no issues. They are about the same size as the Flow Masters. Check out the link for a photo. ...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-19-2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,969
Posted By skidude

interior parts

I'm looking for the covers that snap on to the bolts securing the hatch struts. Also, the plugs that cover the screw heads in the door panels and the knobs on the head rest. One more thing, I need...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-06-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By skidude

Getting in line

Interested in the autoprom. Email sent.
Forum: Exhaust
07-03-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By skidude

MSD Wires

I'm assuming you are using the MSD wires with 90 deg. boots? If not, that's what you need. I'm running them with a set of SLP 1-3/4" headers and stock heads. No problem for me. I've got about...
Forum: Exhaust
06-25-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By skidude

NICE

Man that thing sounds sweet:burnout:
Forum: Exhaust
06-23-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By skidude

oval tips

Check these out. (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/exhaust/115384-third-gen-dual-exhaustx304858x-rear-low-angle.jpg?d=1144244447)

Also, check out the sticky at the top of the exhaust...
Forum: Exhaust
06-23-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By skidude

good muffler for the money

Flo-Pro VForce. Sound similar to Flo-Master, but a lot less money.
Forum: TPI
06-07-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By skidude

just heads?

Just my :2cents:

There's no way I would go through the trouble of swapping heads and headers and not install an aftermarket base & runners.

Good luck with your mods.:burnout:
Forum: Exhaust
05-26-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By skidude

here i am

I'm in Leland, about 3 minutes West of Wilmington. If you're out this way, I'd be glad to let you check out what I've done/had done.
Forum: Exhaust
05-25-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By skidude

keep the dual cats

I would keep the dual cats. This is how to do it. Install a set of shorties with the y-pipe. After that's done, cut the Y off the end of the pipe. Then you can tie in your true duals into your...
Forum: Exhaust
05-10-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By skidude

upgrade parts

As for headers, I like my SLP's. If all you want is good sound with a little more power, look for a cam with about 224* @ .050" and a 112* lobe separation angle. Watch your lift; I don't know what...
Forum: TPI
05-10-2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,355
Posted By skidude

vortec has taller ports

Yes. The ports on the Vortec are taller. The stock base manifold will not match the Vortec ports that well, but some people have made them work. Its not my reccommendation though. I would buy the...
Forum: TPI
05-09-2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,355
Posted By skidude

stock base will not fit vortec

You'll need to replace the manifold base to use the TPI on Vortec heads. Check out SPDC, Edelbrock, ASM and Accel. You can plan on spending $300 to $400 on one of these unless you get a deal on a...
Forum: Exhaust
05-09-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By skidude

custom or prefab

It's really a matter of how much you are willing to put into it. A prefab system is usually much easier to install, but if you have the time and skills, a custom exhaust is just as good. Follow the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-08-2006, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By skidude

getting to the bolt

I'm not too sure about running without that bolt. I may be wrong, but I don't think that new gasket will hold very long without the bolt.

That bolt is much easier assessed from the bottom. ...
Forum: Exhaust
05-08-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By skidude

You can run true duals

All you need is two cats from a later model car. From there, cut the Y off your y-pipe, then tie in your two late model cats.

Go to the sticky with the pics and you'll see some good ideas. Mine...
Forum: Exhaust
05-08-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By skidude

y-pipe

Most y-pipes are tapered down to their final size. If your pipe is like most that I've seen, you can find the area in the "y" that is approximately 3" and cut if off there. Then weld your 3" pipe...
Forum: Power Adders
05-05-2006, 11:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By skidude

supercharger clutch

Mercedes uses an Eaton M45 supercharger with an electric clutch. It's used on the 2.3L 6-cylinder.

Tuning would be accomplished by using a switcher,like a Moates GP3. Have one bin for N/A and...
Forum: Car Audio
05-05-2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,217
Posted By skidude

Sure is.

I re-read your post. You're looking for silver. Sorry:)
Forum: Car Audio
05-05-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By skidude

no mp3's on this one

This unit will only play audio format discs. It will not read data.
Forum: Car Audio
05-05-2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,217
Posted By skidude

Kenwood KDC-X859

This is an older unit I pulled from my SUV. I put a KDC-X889 in the SUV. Can't go wrong with a Kenwood.:)
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2006, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By skidude

bending straight terminals

It may be possible to bend the straight terminals. You'll need to get the old boot off to see. Some terminals have a short span between where it terminates the wire and where it clips onto the plug...
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2006, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By skidude

replacing boots

If you've already got your 90* boots, you don't have to worry about messing up your old straight boots. Just pull the boot off the wire. If the boot is sealed to the wire, use a razor knife and...
Forum: Exhaust
04-27-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By skidude

wires

You're probably going to need those 90 deg. boots. You may be able to buy the boots and terminals separately and crimp them onto your wires. It would be pretty much the same as if you had purchased...
Forum: Exhaust
04-26-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By skidude

HF cat or pipe

If your car doesn't have an aft O2 sensor, your ECM doesn't know if you have a cat or not. If you want to keep you car emission legal, go with a high flow cat with an A.I.R. tube.

If you don't...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2006, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By skidude

FYI SLP's with dual cats

You don't have to run a single cat just because you have SLP headers. I'm running SLP's with true duals.

Don't know about the SFC's, just didn't want you to think a single cat was mandatory with...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-19-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 43,779
Posted By skidude

picking parts at AutoZone

Around here we have more options at AutoZone. I get my performance parts from them. I look up what I want in Jegs or Summit, then go to Autozone and tell them what I want. They price match both...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-19-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By skidude

Interested in the sail panel birds. How much...

Interested in the sail panel birds. How much shipped to 28451?

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By skidude

SLP's

The brake line clearance isn't that big of an issue. I had to bend mine a little so they would not be touching the primary, but it was quite easy with the help of a small prybar. As for the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By skidude

O2 bung

The O2 bung should come already on the header. My SLP's are non A.I.R. and the O2 bung was already on the driver's side collector. You can contact SLP for a definite answer. Here is their link:
...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-18-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,029
Posted By skidude

fog light lens

I need one fog ligt lens, may buy both lenses if you have them. Shipping to 28451? PayPal ready to go.

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By skidude

oval tips

Got these at the local muffler shop. Don't know the brand.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/exhaust/115383-third-gen-dual-exhaustx304858x-rear-std-angle.jpg?d=1144244417
...
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2006, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By skidude

SLP's

They are for sure better than your stock manifolds. Buy them now, and when you upgrade to the 350, you won't have to start over with the exhaust. If you really think you will upgrade, you will be...
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By skidude

2-1/2's are fine

I used 2-1/2's on mine and they exspell everything nicely and I still have ground clearance. I chose 2-1/2's after about a month of studying the exhaust board here at thirdgen. I'm planning a...
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,726
Posted By skidude

plug wires

I used the MSD universal set. They are really nice wires with 90 deg. boots. The set comes with intructions and a special crimping tool. If you follow the instructions, the crimps look factory. ...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-12-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 639
Posted By skidude

autoprom

I'm interested in the autoprom. How much shipped to 28451? Can you send a pic?

skidude@ec.rr.com (skidue@ec.rr.com)

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
04-11-2006, 12:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,726
Posted By skidude

tips

Go ahead and drop the starter. It's only two bolts and a few wires. It will make thngs easier as the passenger side header will probably go in from the bottom. With the starter out of the way,...
Forum: Exhaust
04-09-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 656
Posted By skidude

headers

If you already have them, use 'em. They'll be fine. They are not optimal for your 305, but if you are planning a 350 upgrade in the future, there is no need buying header just for the 305 when the...
Forum: Carburetors
04-09-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By skidude

crooked?

No, you engine should not be crooked. You may want to check you motor mounts.

Don't know about the pump, but it makes no sense that it "is normal" to leak oil.
Forum: Exhaust
04-07-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By skidude

good pics

Look through the exhaust pics in one of the stickies. There are some great ideas there.

I ran mine, one pipe on each side of the drive shaft. I replaced the single cat with dual cats in the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-07-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,448
Posted By skidude

this may work

I'm assuming you have cast heads. If so, here's a cheap easy fix. Not the best way though. Measure your flange thickness and gasket. Then measure your bolt. Cut the bolt so that it will extend...
Forum: Exhaust
04-07-2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,158
Posted By skidude

loud but pricey

The Borla system ought to do it. Install it and leave the plate out of the right side. Only the left side goes through the muffer.

The duals on this system come from a single cat and split...
Forum: Exhaust
04-05-2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 605
Views: 467,899
Posted By skidude

From the top side

115383

115384

Chrome tips. They stick out a little further than I wanted, but I'll live with it for a while.
Forum: Exhaust
04-05-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 605
Views: 467,899
Posted By skidude

1-3/4" SLP w/2.5" true duals, fake cats, VForce Flo-Pro's

115380

115381

115382

This was quite time consuming.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-05-2006, 12:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,197
Posted By skidude

heads

yes, heads
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-04-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,197
Posted By skidude

heads

please send pics and details about the repairs needed.

thanks,

skidude@ec.rr.com
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