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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Almost there....again.........

I have the t-pipe back on, wrestling w/the convertor. Doesn't want to go over the end of the t- pipe. Gonna take it to AZ & see if tail pipe expander will push it ou t just a touch. THen drive it to the auto hobby shop & put the dynomax on. Should sound awesome driving it w/just open convertor :rockon: Gotta use the 30 day tags while I can

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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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I have one of those tailpipe expanders; used it on my Megs tips to expand that 2" inlet into a 2.5" inlet. Worked pretty good too... it was the less expensive $25 one from Lisle. I think they make a $40 one that has a wider range of motion, too.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 11:27 PM
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I don't mean to try to hijack the topic...but...pipe EXPANDERS? Wow.....how in the crap do those work? I just can't visualize...
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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yup, it stretches out the end of the pipe to make it just that much bigger. Just shove it up the pipe opening, and use an impact wrench to tighten'stretch. I just need a little due to the "physicality" of removing the stock rust cat . New cat is installed, along w/new battery :lala: :lala: :lala:

Should have cat-bak in by friday

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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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OK, cat is on and will going tothe auto hobby shop friday night & finish the exhasut. Also got the overhead console, finally, in the mail. I t looks a lot bigger in the e-bay pics. Only one main problem w/it.....the flashlight has "camaro" on it

Question for those who have this item: the wiring for the dome light on/off switch, there is a white white wire...what does this go to/get conected to? There is a black & red wire, I figured those connections easi;y, but the white wire is a to me.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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OK, cat is on and will going tothe auto hobby shop friday night & finish the exhasut. Also got the overhead console, finally, in the mail. I t looks a lot bigger in the e-bay pics. Only one main problem w/it.....the flashlight has "camaro" on it

Question for those who have this item: the wiring for the dome light on/off switch, there is a white white wire...what does this go to/get conected to? There is a black & red wire, I figured those connections easi;y, but the white wire is a to me.
Did you really pay $100+ for one of them overhead console???

I see a 10 year old one for for $95, and another used one for $120.

It does not seam worth it for what little you get.


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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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I actually won it for like $62 + $10 or so shipping. I was surprised also it went for so little also
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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I will make sure and look for them suckers. Doesnt JCwhitney make ones like that???
They are "universal" but geese. a 10 year old used part for any thirdgen should not be that much.

I am sure its nice as the center counsol fills up quick. I got about 90lbs of chage in mine. and Only thing that will stay in my dash pocket is the stock owners manual.

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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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From: BFE, MD
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it's not really meant for "functional" use. per say. it does have a domelight in the back for the nether regions, a swivel single dome for the font, a very useful flashlight (that otherwise would take up space in the cemter console or get lost anywhere else), and some very "high tech" numbers/word things to keep track of appts/gas millage, etc. that parts a novelty, but then, how cars do have this option???
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