62-67 Chevy 2 Kits (Starting Mock-Up)
02-23-2011, 10:16 AM
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We are supposed to get the new transmission crossmember brackets this week, if so we'll be able to verify everything and have them added to the website next week. We've been at a stand still with all of the parts built and coated accept the crossmembers, sorry for the delay.
03-09-2011, 02:33 PM
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Earlier today the shipment of our Chevy 2-4L60E redesigned crossmember brackets showed up. After we verified all of the dimensions and fit them into the vehicle we are ready to strat production on them. The production shop is almost done with the current run of crossmembers and we are going to place these at the head of the line and should start the production run on them next week. Sorry for the delay! Here's a picture of the re-designed crossmember end bracket. Excuse the picture quality, I took it with my phone since it was faster. Here's a pic of the re-designed bracket. Excuse the picture quality, I took it with my phone since it was faster.
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03-09-2011, 04:55 PM
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Could you guys have built these to fit the front end without centering the engine in the bay? To me you have now put this kit into the next bracket for guys to afford. With todays economy must guys are in budget mode. I believe you said the there is a additional cost of $499 for mounts? Could you please clarify the cost per peice vs the kit?
03-10-2011, 11:51 AM
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Could you guys have built these to fit the front end without centering the engine in the bay? To me you have now put this kit into the next bracket for guys to afford. With todays economy must guys are in budget mode. I believe you said the there is a additional cost of $499 for mounts? Could you please clarify the cost per peice vs the kit?
03-10-2011, 12:17 PM
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I have just seen idividuals build "beautiful" headers themselves to fit between the towers with out centering the engine. I think you header price is good if you didnt have to buy all the other parts to make them work for this application IMO. I maybe just in a bad mood today though
03-10-2011, 02:08 PM
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agreed, when this thread started it seemed like it was going to be the answer all the chevy ii guys that were looking for, a reasonably priced option for the stock clip, but now that you have to buy all the other mounts/hardware for it to work the cbr/stainless works headers are looking better all the time.. also getting tired of the waiting game
. We will see how many of these kits sell and someone will probably realize they missed the make with this one. I wonder if CBR can build the headers to fit???????????????????
Burk over on stevesnovasite did a beautiful job on the headers he make for his nova and it a stock front end I think?
All this is based on my opinion. No disrescest to BRP but you put yourself in the same price range as another nova based company with a superior product IMO.
I would not mind a "small" massage of the shock towers if it brought the cost way down.
03-10-2011, 02:27 PM
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Oh no now there is two of us on the band wagon. I am like you this thread was first discribed as a solution for us chevy II guys and with being cost effective. About halfway through the tread we are told the motor is centered and a ADDITIONAL $499 . We will see how many of these kits sell and someone will probably realize they missed the make with this one.
I wonder if CBR can build the headers to fit???????????????????
Burk over on stevesnovasite did a beautiful job on the headers he make for his nova and it a stock front end I think?
All this is based on my opinion. No disrescest to BRP but you put yourself in the same price range as another nova based company with a superior product IMO.
I would not mind a "small" massage of the shock towers if it brought the cost way down.
. We will see how many of these kits sell and someone will probably realize they missed the make with this one. I wonder if CBR can build the headers to fit???????????????????
Burk over on stevesnovasite did a beautiful job on the headers he make for his nova and it a stock front end I think?
All this is based on my opinion. No disrescest to BRP but you put yourself in the same price range as another nova based company with a superior product IMO.
I would not mind a "small" massage of the shock towers if it brought the cost way down.
03-17-2011, 10:45 AM
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Option #2 for those looking around. This is a hobby and its only fair to know all you current options. This Shorty/mid length. For stock steering.
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...d.php?t=171701
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...d.php?t=171701
03-21-2011, 03:21 AM
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The short answer is NO, to get the headers to clear everything we had to center it. The conversion kit, which consists of the engine mounts, frame brackets, transmission crossmember, transmission mount & hardware cost $499.00. The 1 3/4" long tube headers cost $669.00 and the 1 3/4" stepped to 1 7/8" are $839.00. Sorry if that seems high-priced to you, but that is what we have claculated the cost build and market these items.
03-28-2011, 08:45 AM
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Yes, the conversion kit is $499. The headers are $669 for the 1 3/4" long tubes. They are not listed on the website yet, they are available if you call us at 770-751-0687. This kit turned out really good.
03-28-2011, 09:27 AM
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The price will be determined once we finalize how many parts we have to design and build for it, how much time it takes to build the parts once we have the jigs built and how much of a market there is for it. With that said we work hard to keep the price in the $479 to $499 for the conversion kit.
05-21-2011, 06:56 AM
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I am a bit surprised about all the price griping in this thread. These guys are making a niche product for a car that is 40+ years out of production. I just completed my swap where I made my own motor mount set up and I am here to tell you it is not something that you just "whip up" on a slow Saturday morning.
Then they have to set up and manufacture these items and stand behind them once on the market. All this for 500 bux? It is not like they are going to sell thousands of these kits. I am glad for all of the companies doing this for us hot rodders because I sure as hell would not work that cheap.
Then they have to set up and manufacture these items and stand behind them once on the market. All this for 500 bux? It is not like they are going to sell thousands of these kits. I am glad for all of the companies doing this for us hot rodders because I sure as hell would not work that cheap.
05-21-2011, 10:31 AM
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05-21-2011, 10:32 AM
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I am a bit surprised about all the price griping in this thread. These guys are making a niche product for a car that is 40+ years out of production. I just completed my swap where I made my own motor mount set up and I am here to tell you it is not something that you just "whip up" on a slow Saturday morning.
Then they have to set up and manufacture these items and stand behind them once on the market. All this for 500 bux? It is not like they are going to sell thousands of these kits. I am glad for all of the companies doing this for us hot rodders because I sure as hell would not work that cheap.
Then they have to set up and manufacture these items and stand behind them once on the market. All this for 500 bux? It is not like they are going to sell thousands of these kits. I am glad for all of the companies doing this for us hot rodders because I sure as hell would not work that cheap.
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I am a bit surprised about all the price griping in this thread. These guys are making a niche product for a car that is 40+ years out of production. I just completed my swap where I made my own motor mount set up and I am here to tell you it is not something that you just "whip up" on a slow Saturday morning.
Then they have to set up and manufacture these items and stand behind them once on the market. All this for 500 bux? It is not like they are going to sell thousands of these kits. I am glad for all of the companies doing this for us hot rodders because I sure as hell would not work that cheap.
Then they have to set up and manufacture these items and stand behind them once on the market. All this for 500 bux? It is not like they are going to sell thousands of these kits. I am glad for all of the companies doing this for us hot rodders because I sure as hell would not work that cheap.
I was just see if anyone had used this kit and what there thoughts were on fitment and price. I have never seen BRP update this to there website either!