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Ah, the right wing strikes again. I didn't notice that link saying anything about the Patriot Act. Seems funny that if anyone mentions registering guns the gun lobby seems to think that registration meen banning. As for the analogy of cars vs gun deaths, lets carry it on to this. I have two cars, a Motorcycle, and a big purple Peterbilt. I had to register them all. So what if I have to register my .41 magnum? (Not only that have you ever seen any carryhing a concealed VW? ) Seems that the gun lobby [read Bush and his ilk] only worry about the second amendment, and are quite content to let the rest of the constitution go by the board.

Think twice? No sweat! Where'd I park that TT Diablo?

I could live with that.

Just to reach 500?? You should be

The headers are already coated, and trucking is pretty slow right now so I can't really afford to replace them. However, I did finally get off my reear end and go to ask at some muffler shops in the area. I think I found a guy who thinks he can do the pipe. I thought of denting the pipe, or building a flat pipe like the crossover pipe on an old harley. If slotting the crossmember will work, I may have to try that. If nothing else works, just get ready for an old fart in a really loud ZX.

Thanks Jon, I've been beating my head on this for about three days so far all I have is a headache. I have even considered hitting my localjy and looking for a longer rack. Mine is 19" and if it was 22 or 23" it would clear. of course then I'd have to come up with shorter steering knuckles. Just too show how untogether I am, I haven't been to a muffler shop to see just how much room I'd need.

The search function still seems to be on vacation so here's the problem. My headers dump about three inches above the snout on the steering rack. I have been trying to figure a way to get a little more clearence for the exhaust pipe. If I lower the rack about an inch, how much will it increase the bump steer? Should I cut the steering arms and weld them up with an offset? I could do that but I kind of worry about strength, (Some things you just don't want to let go) Does any one have any sugesstions other than replacing the headers? Thanx joe

My daughter is selling her piece of crap Sable, and she was offered the same deal. "Its a scam," I told her. In her ladylike fashion she answered "No Sh**"

I'm glad that this subject has come up. I've been thinking of building a car for my daughter. She loves Metropolitans, and I've been wondering if an engine out of a turbo coupe would be a hard swap. I have no problem with building a frame, but body work isn't my strong suit. So whadda ya think? (First, of course, I gotta finish the z31)

Looked like there was only about four lanes, you think its east to be that stupid?? Must be hard to keep control on a street that narrow.

No kidding, now if it was aMac...

When I was growing up In western PA, the biggest fear I had riding my bike was riding into a pot hole and never being able to find my way back out, Pop N Wood is saying what I meant to say, he is however much more articulate. Thanks Pop! BTW, I have a friend who is a quadrapheligic thanks to the helmet that broke his neck. I have been in several close calls because the skid lid impares your hearing, and periferal vision. As for the "Harley lovers" thing, this this on for size: I've been riding Harleys since I was 15, I am now 60 so I was riding when Harleys were a lifestyle, not a fashion statement. Before the introduction of the japanese bikes, every kid with a couple of hundred bucks wasn't out there skewing the accident stats. So maybe we shoould just ban Jap bikes, because they make my insurance go up? I think not. SorryI am a little incoherant, but I feel really strongly about the choice to wear helmets.

Something about a Mini. All that power and still small enough to store under your bed

No, two wrongs don't make a right, but I still have yet to hear how lost skiers, or stranded climbers affect your bottom line. Hell, they effect my bottom line too, but I would rather pay for their stupidity than spend my taxes to blow up someone I never heard of in a third world country just to give my awol president an ego boost. But hey, I am one of those no good liberals. I am a big boy, and really don't need the government protectring me from myself. I think you have the right to wear a helmet if you want to, but It pissed me off that I don't have a choice.

Two peole actually posted? Gawd, you folks are as crazy as I am!

Congratulations Alex, you have just discovered the true meaning of organized religion

If I recall correctly there is as much room under the hood as a small barn. screw that small block, how bout a 454?

He don't need a helmet, he's not on a motorcycle

I always wonder why I never hear anyone snivel about the money it takes to find lost halfwit skiers, or injured skydivers, or climbers who have to be pulled off a rock. Not to mention dipstick hikers that get lost. The list goes on and on. Furthermore does anyone actually think that a bucket on that guys head would have let him walk away? A while back Aux posted a bike that center punched the front of a dump truck that riders helmet didn't do him much good. Maybe driving with thier head removed from their A$$ would have done them more good than all the helmets in the world. Even though I think it is the height of stupidity, if you want to get on a bike with a $500 helmet and shorts and sandles that's your business. A few years ago the stats showed that most deaths in AUTO accidents were the result of head injuries. But I don't see any one suggesting skid lids for four wheelers. So, until someone outlaws "extreme sports" just let those who rice decide. Sorry to rant, but.......

I've been wondering if it would be possible to mate a V12 Jag to an Olds toranado transaxle. The problem with using a toro in the back of a car is that the engine sits mostly behind the axels. If it were possible to use the V12, I would think that at least some of the weight would be in front of the axel. Maybe I shouldn't have had that last beer.

Man, that looks great. I wish mine was even close to the paint shop.

Back when I was in my 20's I had a Dodge Charger witha Street Hemi. Back then I thought that GTOs sucked dog do. (I also thought they were slow ) Looking at the fine Viper pic and then at the red goat, I can see that I was right. Just my 2.3 cents.

I'll post some pics of the mounts I built for my chebby, as soon as my camera gets back from the camera hospital

Welcome tro Hybrid Z. I don't know of any other Z31 ford swaps. It should be really sweet, the 302 is I think narrower than the sbc, and the distributer is in the front so it should be nice to work on. I am doing a chevy in an '84 ZX so if I can be of any help just ask. Joe

I kind of like it.