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67&02

2nd Gear
Member # 1570

posted 16 August, 2003 10:16 AM

Finished installing PPC headers, 3" Y-Pipe and Random Technology Metallic CAT's. Oh ya while I was there I put on MSD 8.5's

Here we Go!

Out with the Old Rust...

Up it Goes!

Yes!!!

Up Top...

The car can finally Breath! It sound's awsome through the CME. It also lost alot of weight!

[ 16. August 2003, 10:36 AM: Message edited by: 67&02 ]

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SLP LE Grille, SLP SFC's, MBA Covers, PPC Headers and Random Tech Metallic Cats, Missing Scott's Sig!
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DaddySS
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posted 17 August, 2003 05:12 AM

Wow, that looks great and the y pipe and cat set up looks awsome. Congrats and nice work PPC! [Smile]

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2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx
Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD
SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover.
SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI....
Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter
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ss_rs_z
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posted 17 August, 2003 07:39 AM

Absolutely Cool. [Big Grin]

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2002Z4CSS
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posted 17 August, 2003 08:45 AM

Looks great! [Cool]

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Hawkeye
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posted 17 August, 2003 09:21 AM

Nice job - looks great!

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CK-1 99SS
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posted 18 August, 2003 03:57 PM

Lookin good??

How does it sound??

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67&02

2nd Gear
Member # 1570

posted 18 August, 2003 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by CK-1 99SS:
How does it sound??

For awhile I have been considering getting a Loudmouth because the CME was a little tame. Since I installed the new headers, cats and Y-pipe I love the sound! It can run in stealth mode or when you want, it roars deep and throaty. I'll wait on the Loudmouth...

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Xsta Z 28
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posted 18 August, 2003 05:18 PM

Load Mouth and long tubes sounds aweful IMHO. Sounds (no pun intended) like you got a winning set up. Installed while on ramps - impressive.

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67&02

2nd Gear
Member # 1570

posted 18 August, 2003 07:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
Installed while on ramps - impressive.

I did have to get it a bit higher to install the drivers side header. Use a jack and a set of decent sized jack stands. Had to get the header not quite straight up and down, in just the right spot, and it easily went in. Once I put it in, I lowered it back to the ramps to finish the install.

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ssguy
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posted 18 August, 2003 10:45 PM

Very nice! [Big Grin]

How much ground clearance do you have? Your car has Bilstein suspension, right?

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2002 SS Sebring Silver M6 solid roof. Factory options:loaded. SLP options:345hp CME, Bilstein susp;high gloss grill,embroidered floor mats,portfolio,SS car cover,personalized deck mat.SSOA member# M02-C399.

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67&02

2nd Gear
Member # 1570

posted 20 August, 2003 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by ssguy:
How much ground clearance do you have? Your car has Bilstein suspension, right?

Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I have Bilstein's, here's a pic with the clearance. The headers have great clearance. The drivers side pipe and cat hang lower. For the drivers side cat clearance subtract about half the clearance between the can and the header. I would rather replace the cat then the headers (I think).

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M3EATER
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posted 20 August, 2003 09:24 PM

Thank you so much, Kent!

If anyone has questions please feel free to ask.

I am currently in Michigan for the DreamCruise & Vacation so I'm not checking things regularly. However feel free to call my cell if you would like info. Or, if you're in the metro Detroit area.... I'd be glad to meet you.....

603-986-6784

Gordon
Proven Performance Concepts
www.provenperformanceconcepts.com

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Brian's 01 SS
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Member # 1499

posted 21 August, 2003 06:21 PM

WOW, they look great. I have TTS and a coated header looks so much better. [Wink]

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Brian

2001 red SS Convertible
#5479 out of 6332
CME, Grill, Chrome 10 spoke, Dash plaque, Cover
Absolute Speed 5.3L stg. 2 heads, comp 978 dual springs, ti retainers, AS ported ls6 intake, AS ported 78mm TB, TR224/.564 114lsa, TTS headers,gmmg exhaust,and more....
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Bill 97 SS #1422
An eye for detail
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posted 21 August, 2003 06:32 PM

Looks good! [Cool]

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John01SS
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posted 26 August, 2003 08:36 PM

Will you be going to the Bowling Green event? These are most likely going to be my winter project...I'd love to see the setup in person.

How long was the install?

- John

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Bright Rally Red - M6 - Neutral Leather - T-Tops - Chrome ZR-1's - Bilstein Suspension

SLP Lid - K&N - Intake Bellows - Bauer Ported TB - TB Bypass
PPC Longtubes - Random Tech Cats - Borla Catback
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M3EATER
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posted 04 September, 2003 01:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by John01SS:
Will you be going to the Bowling Green event? These are most likely going to be my winter project...I'd love to see the setup in person.

How long was the install?

- John

John...(and all),

I just got back from the Woodward DreamCruise in Detroit area.

I wasn't planning on going to the F-Body Gathering. However.... I have had a fair amount of requests on this.

I will do some thinking on this & if I can go.... I'll post it.

BTW - Install is about 10 hours in your garage. Shops that have done the installs before are typically around 5-ish hours.

Gordon

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Gordon Arnold, Proven Performance Concepts, New Hampshire, 2000 WS6 T/A, A4 converted to M6, PPC Long Tube Headers, Minor Engine Bolt-ons, lots of suspension & brakes mods, PPC Test Vehicle, Hobby Road Racer & Daily Driver.

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