h4nsm0l3m4n Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Wonder if we could get some group pricing on this? I'd be in at a decent price.... Me too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 He quoted me $225 when I paid him for the basic setup. Let's not complicate this. $225 is the going rate and I don't want any delays. I sent him an email asking him when I could send him some money, but he hasn't had time to reply. Please just deal with him directl-if we get really complicated we may never see our headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemama Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Wonder if we could get some group pricing on this? I'd be in at a decent price.... I also would be interested in this as well, I emailed Blake about it, But I have yet to hear back from him and It has been over 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) I have my current Sanderson brand LS1 shorties coated, not jet hot or such but used Swaintech's white lightning coating [click here]. I did it primarily for rust resistance, but also for heat management. So, thought I'd call Swaintech and speak with one of their tech people. Described 'our application' and directly asked "if you didn't work at Swain, would you pay to have ss headers coated for an LS1 Z that sees street and track duty-but does not race?". His reply, "no, unless I wanted something that looked...pretty/nice, then I'd use the shiny ceramic, not our white lightning [cause ours isn't pretty, only functional-which is why racers use it]". I thanked him for his candor, he said "that's why we're here, to tell you when it's the right fit". Since my Z is not raced - just driver events primarily at Watkins Glen, combined with enthusiastic street driving, I have decided that my ss longtubes will remain, Naked! I encourage you all, if considering coatings to read about the benefits of them and determine if they are for you - as I have done. Edited December 15, 2011 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've seen an entire turbo kit done in that white lightning coating looked BADAS* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 A note on coatings, etc. (kinda) Be SURE that once you install these SS headers, you wipe them down with alcohol EVERYWHERE before you start the engine. If you don't, your finger prints will be burned onto them forever, and they will look somewhat shoddy. I sure wish this process would hurry up. All i want for christmas is my 280z...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 I would not have thought of that, thanks for posting. Guess If i wanted to be really cool i could put my thumb print on each primary and have them emblazened forever with the twist of my key! Be SURE that once you install these SS headers, you wipe them down with alcohol EVERYWHERE before you start the engine. If you don't, your finger prints will be burned onto them forever, and they will look somewhat shoddy. I sure wish this process would hurry up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Some progress...tubing is in transit, blake paid the freight bill last week-says it must be a pretty big box based on the bill. Pic-v band clamp assemblies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Yet another delivery at the shop today, feast your eyes! 8 piles of ~20 each mandrel bend stainless steel tubes for our custom long tube LSX headers, we'll have our longtubes yet!! Edited December 29, 2011 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 This is a good start to '12! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 And it continues! 1st set of longtubes fresh off the jigs, 2am this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) haha dang you Dave! always beating me to the punch! Edited January 6, 2012 by SUNNY Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Blame it on the time zone differential... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Anybody got a favorite heat wrap/cover system for an LS starter (I'm serious)? We are gonnat be heating some things up in addition to our tires. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Anybody got a favorite heat wrap/cover system for an LS starter (I'm serious)? We are gonnat be heating some things up in addition to our tires. Looks great! Haha i was working on my camaro today, and the headers on there are also quite close. I think the starter will be just ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The hold up has been out of 417's hands here. He has a couple sets welded up, but still waiting on the collectors. As of today, he expected them tomorrow. I'll be sure to post up any new developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hoping to pick up the car this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 My z is getting a woodie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78 LS2 Z Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hoping to pick up the car this weekend! Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy!!!! (Insert Newman voice)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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