quote Originally posted by madcurl: The look like Captain Kirk seats.

Standard equipment when you order the Warp Drive.

quote Originally posted by Fiero38SC: I think with all that extra power and weight, you should upgrade those swaybars to these: I'm sure with those fat tires, this will make it handle like it is on rails. Plus its adjustable. Jason

It might not fit? Troy's inner rim stick-in greater and the new Mandrel 3" pipes that Troy purchased might interfere with RRunner's system.



I too am wanting one of RRunner's, but I'm worried about clearance issues.

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quote Originally posted by troyboy: If the ones I've already purchased don't hold I'll upgrade if needed. At this point I just want the car home. Thanks for the info

I really doubt you'll have any problems with yours, I wouldn't worry about it at all.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: It might not fit? Troy's inner rim stick-in greater and the new Mandrel 3" pipes that Troy purchased might interfere with RRunner's system. I too am wanting one of RRunner's, but I'm worried about clearance issues.

I too want one, but I have to get mine together first.

Those giant pipes might interfere with the Fiero Store's also. The biggest problem with mine is ground clearance. If you bottom out, that is what will hit, but that may be a good thing. I have even bent and broken off the mounting bolts.

It might be possible that Troy's wheels are big enough to wrap around the end links. We will see.

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I need a sound clip!!!!!!!!

quote Originally posted by Jake_Dragon: I need a sound clip!!!!!!!!

I'll do a sound clip for you tomorrow.

Why is it that I like those seats a lot??

Finalized the exhaust on the car today......











Then we took it out get it ready to send to plating later this week.

Notice the equalizer pipe & notice that the tips & mufflers are clamp on because they will not be going to plating.









Archie

The exhaust came out nice, I have to redo mine and you have given me something to think about.
Thanks for sharing.

The pipes look really good. Clever plumbing job.

I can't wait to hear a sound clip.

Keep up the good work.

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I don't really know how to do a sound clip.

I do know how to post a video to UTube.

Considering that a video includes sound, we decided to try a sound clip on video.

So I'm just testing the sound, pay no attention to the video part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLut_i6t8s

Archie

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quote Originally posted by Archie: I don't really know how to do a sound clip. I do know how to post a video to UTube. Considering that a video includes sound, we decided to try a sound clip on video. So I'm just testing the sound, pay no attention to the video part. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLut_i6t8s Archie

Good one Archie , Great job and the pipes!!

quote Originally posted by Archie: I don't really know how to do a sound clip. I do know how to post a video to UTube. Considering that a video includes sound, we decided to try a sound clip on video. So I'm just testing the sound, pay no attention to the video part. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLut_i6t8s Archie

You're not right

To pages back, we can't have that!

quote Originally posted by Archie: I don't really know how to do a sound clip. I do know how to post a video to UTube. Considering that a video includes sound, we decided to try a sound clip on video. So I'm just testing the sound, pay no attention to the video part. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLut_i6t8s Archie

I think you need to add some fart cans to give it some volume ..it sounds weak

quote Originally posted by Erik: thats going to be one wicked sound ...I bet car alarms will go off on a regular basis

If the exhaust is to loud this is plan "B"


Brand: Dynatech
Product Line: Dynatech Vortex Insert Cones
Part Type: Exhaust Inserts
Part Number: DTC-72-32520
Diameter (in): 3.000 in.
Exhaust Insert Style: Cone
Exhaust Insert Material: Stainless steel
Length (in): 4.750 in.
Quantity: Sold individually.

Exhaust Insert, Vortex, Cone-Style, 4.75 in. Long, 3 in. Diameter, Stainless Steel, Each

Don't get caught by the sound police.
Rules--they're everywhere. When it comes to sound requirements, they can't be ignored. Don't take chances with sound control, or you may end up on the trailer. Vortex cone inserts from Dynatech easily install near the exit of the header collector or muffler outlet to reflect and dissipate sound energy, reducing the decibel level. Because the open area of the cones is greater than the area of the collector or exhaust pipe, there's no significant backpressure, so you reduce noise with little or no power loss. The cones are made from T-304 stainless steel and weigh less than 1/2 lb. each.

I found this soundclip of a '99 Vette with a Pypes Racepro exhaust. The pypes mufflers on the exhaust are part of the Racepro series, so the sound should be somewhat similar.

http://pysales.com/movies/9...ut-pypes-racepro.MPG

I am betting that the exhaust is going to be very loud. But it looks like it should have some pretty good flow. I am definietly suprised that a 3" dual exhaust setup would fit. I know I was skeptical, but I am impressed with the results. I'll be looking foward to soundclips.

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quote Originally posted by AkursedX: I found this soundclip of a '99 Vette with a Pypes Racepro exhaust. The pypes mufflers on the exhaust are part of the Racepro series, so the sound should be somewhat similar. http://pysales.com/movies/9...ut-pypes-racepro.MPG I am betting that the exhaust is going to be very loud. But it looks like it should have some pretty good flow. I am definietly suprised that a 3" dual exhaust setup would fit. I know I was skeptical, but I am impressed with the results. I'll be looking foward to soundclips.

I'm thinking that this car might be a bit louder than the 'Vette in that clip.

The 'Vette has 6 or 8 more feet of exhaust pipe snaking along under the car than we do.

I'm hoping that the balance tube & the 180 degree bends help us out a bit.

Archie

quote Originally posted by troyboy: If the exhaust is to loud this is plan "B" Brand: Dynatech Product Line: Dynatech Vortex Insert Cones Part Type: Exhaust Inserts Part Number: DTC-72-32520 Diameter (in): 3.000 in. Exhaust Insert Style: Cone Exhaust Insert Material: Stainless steel Length (in): 4.750 in. Quantity: Sold individually. Exhaust Insert, Vortex, Cone-Style, 4.75 in. Long, 3 in. Diameter, Stainless Steel, Each Don't get caught by the sound police. Rules--they're everywhere. When it comes to sound requirements, they can't be ignored. Don't take chances with sound control, or you may end up on the trailer. Vortex cone inserts from Dynatech easily install near the exit of the header collector or muffler outlet to reflect and dissipate sound energy, reducing the decibel level. Because the open area of the cones is greater than the area of the collector or exhaust pipe, there's no significant backpressure, so you reduce noise with little or no power loss. The cones are made from T-304 stainless steel and weigh less than 1/2 lb. each.

interesting...my car is loud I just might look into getting a set of these ..I wonder how long they will last

quote Originally posted by Archie: I'm thinking that this car might be a bit louder than the 'Vette in that clip. The 'Vette has 6 or 8 more feet of exhaust pipe snaking along under the car than we do. I'm hoping that the balance tube & the 180 degree bends help us out a bit. Archie

Oh I'm sure it'll be louder. I was using that clip more to give people an idea of the tone the exhaust should have. An LS-series engine with the same series of muffler should be farily close in sound. Although this one will be much louder! I'm sure it will sound better than my exhaust though. The 3800 has one of the worst sounding exhausts ever, IMO.

If this projec comes close to the sound in the clip, it'll be pretty awesome.

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quote Originally posted by madcurl: To pages back, we can't have that!

Nice grill picks Troy. The octagon grill really looks nice on #022.

Page 2 is nowhere for this thread to be.

We made the grills & mounted them today.

They are mounted so that they can be removed for painting. Front........







The rear grill.......





Troy, check your EMail.

Archie

quote Originally posted by Archie: Troy, check your EMail. Archie

The pic's from the email look great it's a go. No what to use for the front and rear decks?

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quote Originally posted by Archie: Page 2 is nowhere for this thread to be. We made the grills & mounted them today. They are mounted so that they can be removed for painting. Front........ The rear grill....... Troy, check your EMail. Archie

HOLY CRAP, that looks freaking AWESOME. Man, that car is going to be one of the sickest Fieros ever. I would love to see that thing pull into a car show, not your typical Vette or Mustang.

Great work Archie and Troy, I can't wait to see this thing finished.

Archie or Troy,

Where did you get that grill mesh? Does it come in a smaller pattern?

Cars looking great, can't wait to see it finished.

American Exotic; It now looks like a Pontiac piece.

Mark (FireFox) brought us a present today.



This is the side you'll see from underneath the car.



I wish there was a way to tell you how beautiful the paint actually is.

Archie

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Any pics of the backside mounting points for the grills?

quote Originally posted by madcurl: Any pics of the backside mounting points for the grills?

Yeah, I agree, the tank looks great.

I can't wait to see it mounted.

Archie

DOnt go over the train tracks to fast with that under the car.

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Well, I think the tank looks fabulous. It'll look great when the car is flying through the air like Speed Racer.

Wow, if the gas tank looks that great, I can't wait to see the finished car!

quote Originally posted by Archie: Mark (FireFox) brought us a present today. This is the side you'll see from underneath the car. I wish there was a way to tell you how beautiful the paint actually is. Archie

If mark can make a gas tank look that good, I can't wait to see the job he does on the car. Great job Mark.

LOL Archie, I just saw your video on Youtube where you light the LS1 Solstice up. You still have quite a bit of gusto for an old timer! I don't mean any offense by the old timer part either.

quote Originally posted by Will-Martin: LOL Archie, I just saw your video on Youtube where you light the LS1 Solstice up. You still have quite a bit of gusto for an old timer! I don't mean any offense by the old timer part either.

Wait 'til you see what the old timer does with the LS3 I'm putting in it right now.

Youuuuu, wippersnapper.

Archie