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    Autometer instrument questions

    in Interior

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    you have to take the factory gauges apart, use the black plastic bezel peice and install the autometer gauge inside it. Then worry about putting it in your dash. As for the 5" ones.. guys just silicone them in.

     

    That's what I did for the smaller gauges. It works well. For the 5" ones you can also use velcro.

    S&S full length options

    in Exhaust

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    Email with phone number sent.

     

    :-D Thanx guys for the reply and info. I'm going to look into these headers.

     

    nullbound; would U mind contacting me at zhaba@bresnan.net and leaving me your phone #? I'd like to follow up with a few detailed questions regarding your header install experience.

     

    Thanx, Rick :-D

    Is Modern Motorsports still in business...!!!

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    You will not get a phone number here for Ross from MM, but realize that Ross is a busy man and it may take him some time to respond. But, he will respond. This has been stated over and over, but he runs this business on the side. He will respond, his parts are top notch, and he's amazing to work with. I've bought several parts from him in the past and will be buying more from him soon for my 280.

     

    If you search, you'll find that most people that are looking for him didn't give him a reasonable amount of time to respond.

     

    This question gets asked a lot. Just be patient. It's worth the wait.

    Finally an update on the LS1 project...

    in Gen III & IV Chevy V8Z Tech Board

    Posted

    This pic shows how the -6 AN fitting attaches to the tank. I do not like how far it comes out due to the pipe threading on the tank....to threaded adapter ....to -6 adapter...to 90 degree fitting. I will have the -6 adapter welded to the tank....not sure what I will do with the other opening...run dual lines or weld it shut.....suggestions?

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    That's really busy looking. Russell makes pipe thread swivel hose ends... you should be able to replace all of what you have there on the right with one piece. They're pricey, but make for a cleaner look: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_10001_10002_748914_-1

     

    As for your other pics, you have some awesome parts and have done some great work!

    Thanks to the Georgia HybridZers

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    It was awesome hanging out with you, Davy. The company and conversation was definitely great:2thumbs: I meant to shake your hand and give another hearty 'nice-to-meet-ya' on the way out, but honestly can't remember if I did or didn't. I apologize if I didn't.

    drag lites on my 500Z

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    hi Ryan, well it's a weekend car and a drag strip too, i think i'm gonna get the illuminas and 8" wide with 235/60-15. as for the front, i'll go with what you told me, 6'' wide with M/Ts 26x7.5-15.

    thanks alot for helping me here,

    one more thing, do you think i need to get front struts?? or only the rear one would be enough? if its better for drag racing to get all of them, than i'll do it....knowing that even if i drive the car on public streets, i'm drag racing it :)

     

    Sounds good! For the fronts, it depends on what cartridges you have. Your ride height looks good right now, so I probably wouldn't mess with them.

     

    If, however, you're not sure about the condition of the front cartridges and want to replace them (while you're at it), tokico hp's are sufficient on the front unless you get a good deal on a complete set of illuminas. There's usually really good deals on complete sets of illuminas on ebay.

    drag lites on my 500Z

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Ryan, your advice is more than helpful and thanks alot for all the info, about changing to coilovers, i'm not sure if i will do that since i'm thinkin about getting a ford 8.8 shortend Diff in the future. for now, i'll stick with the stock suspension or maybe get the Tokicos HP (blue ones) just to improve the ride, i have tokico red springs, i bought the car with those installed. so you think i should go with 7'' wide instead of 8''??

     

    If you're willing to go with Tokico Illuminas (set on 4 or 5) for the rear, you can do the 8" wheel on the rear with those tokico springs and otherwise stock suspension. Going to an 8" wheel without changing the cartridge to an illumina will more-than-likely cause you to scrub your tires on the inner fender lip (even after rolling). If you're going to use Tokico HP blues (or whatever cartridge is currently installed), then go with the 7" wheel. For the 8.8 swap in the future, however, the 8" wheel seems like a better choice for that change. If it were me, I would get the illuminas and 8" wheels now.

     

    about the front, i was thinking more like a 175 or 185/60-15 tire. what do you think? are those too skinny for the street?

     

    That's very skinny and very short for street use... And those sizes are more appropriate for a 4" wheel. Remember that your front brakes handle a higher percentage of your braking. Personally, I wouldn't go smaller than a 205/60-15 for the fronts for street use.

     

    That being said, you've mentioned slicks in this thread... Is the car primarily a street car with occasional runs at the drag strip? If it's a mixed-use car, you might go with a set of drag radials on the rear and use the mickey thompsons I mentioned above on the front. That's what I have for mine, but I only drive mine on the street on weekends. And the problem with this route is it's not the best in rainy weather...

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