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cptsnoopy
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NOV 02, 09:33 PM
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taking a break while this cools off. ugly welds but maybe it'll work... 
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 03, 03:27 PM
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is this what you call a "straight pipe"? 
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 03, 11:52 PM
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the front manifold is pretty much complete. now for the rear one...
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pavo_roddy
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NOV 09, 08:07 AM
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Hi all, It's not that long a time till you try and test fit this into the engine bay, so I was curious if you already have???? If so, or not, do you think there will be clearance issues?? What kind?? Any trunk cutting, things like that ya know...
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 09, 01:02 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by pavo_roddy: Hi all, It's not that long a time till you try and test fit this into the engine bay, so I was curious if you already have???? If so, or not, do you think there will be clearance issues?? What kind?? Any trunk cutting, things like that ya know... |
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hi pavo-roddy, I have had the engine on the subframe and in the car more than ten times since I started. most of the cutting issues to clear the block are shown on page one. the only reason for going through all of this time and effort to make the exhaust manifolds is to save the bottom of the trunk. I could have used the stock manifolds and crossover pipe but I would have had to changed the passenger side CV joint at the tranny for a smaller diameter one and also I would have had to cut out the bottom of the trunk. as it is, I don't think this exhaust will be any better than the stock one. maybe even worse because of all the tight radius bends that i will be using. it is a learning experience though and rewarding to see it going together. too bad I don't know how to weld better...
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 12, 04:22 AM
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speaking of test fitting....  I fit the engine into the car yesterday to see how the 180 degree bend on the rear exhaust manifold was going to work and it is too low. when the suspension compresses all the way the sway bar pushes up on the rear exhaust manifold. there is room to move it up and out of the way though. I pulled the injectors off of the intake manifold and fuel rail. they look pretty good. later today they will go to the local shop for cleaning and flow checking. a new fuel pressure regulator will be bought if I don't buy the custom fuel rail that the guy in Canada is making for the Toystar.
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ryan.hess
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NOV 12, 12:40 PM
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Is that thing running yet? It's been 6 months...  Nice diy headers btw... I could't build those things if I tried.
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Black-Azz-GT
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NOV 12, 12:43 PM
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Looking good. Not bad for your fist headers! Keep it up.
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 12, 02:33 PM
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Thanks guys! I hope it's ok to clean the weld bead down and cut the pipe on the weld. If that works ok then I can position the pipe higher and get the clearance needed to miss the sway bar. I was hoping to start this thing before Jan 05. That may still happen but it will be close. Too many other things going on that have to get done...
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GSXRBOBBY
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NOV 16, 01:48 AM
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By the way, I took my Northstar off the engine stand today to install the flywheel, if there is any pictures you need to compair yours to a Northstar just let me know? Glad to hear your still moving along, by the way take your time now, winter is here so do it right, or thats what I keep telling myself?!?!?!?!?! ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
thespeedshop@sbcglobal.net
My build thread
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