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Flamin' bird
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Took the car this morning to get the headers put on. Last I saw the car it was about 18" off the ground on all 4's. The car had to cool off before Tim could do anything to it. It was raining so no sense in standing around for 2 hours. Last I heard from him was 3pm and all the stock stuff was off and he was working on the passenger side.

The car won't be done until tomorrow... [Frown]

[ 06. March 2004, 07:20 PM: Message edited by: Flamin' bird ]

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Have Patience young one [Wink]
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I'm not a doctor I dont have patients [Big Grin]
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Awwwww...don't worry....he/she will be fine!! Just a little minor surgery!! [Smile]
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quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Awwwww...don't worry....he/she will be fine!! Just a little minor surgery!! [Smile]

[Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

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Flamin' bird
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I got a call last night from Tim. He had the passenger side done. Today he'll be starting around noon to finish so Im not sure when I'll be able to get the car
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What....no "installation in progress" pics? [Confused]
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quote:
Originally posted by SSSupercar:
What....no "installation in progress" pics? [Confused]

She's squeamish.....LOL!! [Razz]
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quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
I got a call last night from Tim. He had the passenger side done. Today he'll be starting around noon to finish so Im not sure when I'll be able to get the car

Its always best to let installer take his/her time. This way you know its done right and you will truly be able to enjoy. [Smile]

Hang in there Michelle. [Big Grin]

[ 07. March 2004, 09:17 AM: Message edited by: ss_rs_z ]

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Good things come to those that wait!
[Big Grin]
You'll feel the increase in power, along with the new sound.

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quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Awwwww...don't worry....he/she will be fine!! Just a little minor surgery!! [Smile]

Yep........kind of like getting a tattoo. You hope it will look OK when they start.......but you don't really know until it's done.
[Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

Wait..........both of you already know that! [Smile] [Wink]

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quote:
Originally posted by SSSupercar:
What....no "installation in progress" pics? [Confused]

Tell me about it. But you KNOW that when we get together for lunch she is gonna want to show it off then!! [Razz]
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Mikey installed my headers in 2 hours. Start to finish.

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Flamin' bird
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Well I got the car home about an hour ago!! WOO HOOOOOOOO...sounds really great and boy does it go now!! I can definetly feel a HP difference.

For some reason the y-pipe wouldnt line up with the cats. It somehow was bent inwards so it took longer then expected but they finally got it to fit.

Also Tim was constantly getting sand in his eyes while working on the car...dont know where it all came from...the trip to the Outer Banks?

Here's some pics that Tim took

http://www.projectgangreen.com/flaminbird/

We will have a video up shortly of Tim and Ryan that helped with the install when they test drove the car [Big Grin]

[ 07. March 2004, 05:41 PM: Message edited by: Flamin' bird ]

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SSSupercar
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Whoooo-hooooo! Can't wait to hear it....time to call Woodbridge Dynotech for another Dyno Day. [Smile]
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cytruffle
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quote:
Originally posted by SS_CarGuy:
quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Awwwww...don't worry....he/she will be fine!! Just a little minor surgery!! [Smile]

Yep........kind of like getting a tattoo. You hope it will look OK when they start.......but you don't really know until it's done.
[Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

Wait..........both of you already know that! [Smile] [Wink]

OMG!!!! From the pics, it looks more like MAJOR surgery!! Bet she's glad it's over with.... [Eek!]
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Flamin' bird
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quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
[QUOTE]
OMG!!!! From the pics, it looks more like MAJOR surgery!! Bet she's glad it's over with.... [Eek!]

Yeah it was a major thing.

Heres the mpg

http://www.dpics.us/MBhdrs.mpg

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Sounds like someone is quite pleased! [Big Grin]
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[Cool]
Very nice Michelle! [Smile]

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BrostalSS
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That engine compartment is hurtin' for a major cleaning. All that sand. NASTY!

Looks like the guys did a very nice install for ya! [Big Grin]

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WOW!! Sounds Great!

[ 07. March 2004, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: MY02SSLE ]

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quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
Well I got the car home about an hour ago!! WOO HOOOOOOOO...sounds really great and boy does it go now!! I can definetly feel a HP difference.

For some reason the y-pipe wouldnt line up with the cats. It somehow was bent inwards so it took longer then expected but they finally got it to fit.

Also Tim was constantly getting sand in his eyes while working on the car...dont know where it all came from...the trip to the Outer Banks?

Here's some pics that Tim took

http://www.projectgangreen.com/flaminbird/

We will have a video up shortly of Tim and Ryan that helped with the install when they test drove the car [Big Grin]

So, I guess the patience paid off then? Sheesh. talk about worry wart. And the sand......I needed a small trowel to get it all out of my eyes. J/K! Hope you are pleased with the work, next time try not to doubt the ones you should be trusting. Enjoy them. And if there are any problems let me know.

As far as the install, For any LS1 owners planning long tube headers, let me suggest FLPs (they slide right in with little to know problems
and fit comfortably). The SLP headers are nice, but they are the most oddly designed headers I think I have ever seen, and they rest against alot of wires that crisscross around them. The install kit has some heat protection in it, however if you can get more from jegs or somewhere do it. The y-pipe is "jacked".. My suggestion is to start at the collector of the headers and work your way back (unlatch the cat-back from its hangers) and fit the rest before rehanging/fitting the rear section. Also find plug wires that have short boots on the plug ends, otherwise they will touch the pipes. Just FYI.
Tim

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Flamin' bird
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quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
That engine compartment is hurtin' for a major cleaning. All that sand. NASTY!

Looks like the guys did a very nice install for ya! [Big Grin]

Oh hush....its been winter here. I dont have the privelage of warm weather like you so blahhhhhhhh. I will clean it next weekend...happy now Fed ex? [Razz]
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quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
That engine compartment is hurtin' for a major cleaning. All that sand. NASTY!

Looks like the guys did a very nice install for ya! [Big Grin]

Oh hush....its been winter here. I dont have the privelage of warm weather like you so blahhhhhhhh. I will clean it next weekend...happy now Fed ex? [Razz]
All except the Fed Ex part! [Razz]
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quote:
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So, I guess the patience paid off then? Sheesh. talk about worry wart. And the sand......I needed a small trowel to get it all out of my eyes. J/K! Hope you are pleased with the work, next time try not to doubt the ones you should be trusting. Enjoy them. And if there are any problems let me know.

As far as the install, For any LS1 owners planning long tube headers, let me suggest FLPs (they slide right in with little to know problems
and fit comfortably). The SLP headers are nice, but they are the most oddly designed headers I think I have ever seen, and they rest against alot of wires that crisscross around them. The install kit has some heat protection in it, however if you can get more from jegs or somewhere do it. The y-pipe is "jacked".. My suggestion is to start at the collector of the headers and work your way back (unlatch the cat-back from its hangers) and fit the rest before rehanging/fitting the rear section. Also find plug wires that have short boots on the plug ends, otherwise they will touch the pipes. Just FYI.
Tim [/QB]

I never doubted your work Tim...even from the first bolt that was dropped from the STB ;)HAHAHAHAHA! You guys did a great job and I hope you know I really appreciate all the time you spent on the car.

SOUNDS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Cool]

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quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
[QUOTE]All except the Fed Ex part! [Razz]

Fed Ex...the world on time [Big Grin]
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[Cool] [Cool]

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quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
[QUOTE]All except the Fed Ex part! [Razz]

Fed Ex...the world on time [Big Grin]
U Goof! [Razz]
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Nice! [Cool]

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quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
[QUOTE]All except the Fed Ex part! [Razz]

Fed Ex...the world on time [Big Grin]
U Goof! [Razz]
That's me [Smile] [Roll Eyes]
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quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
quote:
Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
[QUOTE]All except the Fed Ex part! [Razz]

Fed Ex...the world on time [Big Grin]
U Goof! [Razz]
That's me [Smile] [Roll Eyes]
JER-RY!
JER-RY!
JER-RY!
JER-RY!

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[Big Grin] [Razz]

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quote:
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JER-RY!
JER-RY!
JER-RY!
JER-RY!
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[Big Grin] [Razz]

No, wait a sec, we still have to bring out the long lost cousin who slept with someone we know before the chairs start flyin' [Big Grin]
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Jerry....oh brother. Well remember Im not a conferderate so my family tree branches! [Razz] [Big Grin]

HAHAHAHAHA

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Hey wait a minute ......I work for Fex Ex!!!!

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OOO-OOOHHHH, I see you have NO Front License Plate.... I am going to have to writ-cha up for that one!! Lemmee see your drivers license and proof of insurance! [Big Grin]

The judge says to use the video as evidence (LOL). Very nice car and it does sound great!!!

I lived in Quantico, Virginia for 4 months during the summer of 2000. I had a great time, saw lots Prince William County Cannon baseball games. Great place!!

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