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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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Well, got started the other day with a 25.5 build on my 98 Z so figured I would throw some pics up along the way with how it is coming. So, here some are The work is being done by a local shop called Alumifab. The cage is all moly and should hopefully be done by the end of the month
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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Just couple more
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 04:51 AM
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Lookin good. Just curious what a 25.5 build costs. If I decide on a cage I mite as well get it done. That way, as it gets faster I don,t have to keep taking it back to a chassis shop. PM me the cost if u don,t mind. thanks. Does Alumifad have a web site.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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typically 6000-7500 for a 25.5 from scratch
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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lookin good josh.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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I've got about 2600 into my 25.5 + extras, thats with my labor. Basically I purchased a 10 point kit that could be upgraded to a 25.5 and instead of waiting I just went 25.5. The basic kit was about 2k and the 25.5 bars were another 600 BUT for the inital 2k I got:
10 point cage
Upper and lower rear control arms
Sub frame connectors + torque box reinforcement plates
Travel limiter kit
Parachute mount + release
Window net kit
Rear sway bar + mounts and harware
Jig notched

When I upgraded they sent me all of the extra bars I needed to go to 25.5
Funny Car Cage
Driver X Bar(already had rocker bar)
Passenger X and rocker bar
All of the under car bars
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Thanks, it's coming along but will take some time as everything is being custom made to fit just right. Will have more pics up come monday or tuesday
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks for the info guys.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Looking good! It seems like 25.5 LSx 4 Gens are becoming very popular

What kind of powertrain setup is going into the car... what class is it being setup for... any ET goals?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Looking good! It seems like 25.5 LSx 4 Gens are becoming very popular

What kind of powertrain setup is going into the car... what class is it being setup for... any ET goals?
Just your standard ls1 setup. Seeing cars like yours and the others kinda made me turn in this direction, especially since it's a t-top car and would hate to roll it. No class specifically but should fit in a couple and for et's.....don't know yet
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Lookin' good.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Couple more pics, not much difference but getting there slowly
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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isnt that more along the lines of 25.2
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Originally Posted by 9sec93
isnt that more along the lines of 25.2
Close, but we have the sfi 25.5 book out and are just following that to a T. Just alot of bars are there, hopefully the car stays nice and stiff and protects my *** in case of the worst case scenario
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 98CamZ28
Close, but we have the sfi 25.5 book out and are just following that to a T. Just alot of bars are there, hopefully the car stays nice and stiff and protects my *** in case of the worst case scenario
there are alot of bars you don't need on 25.5 (compared to 25.2) when you have a unibody car. You've added some of them...but its all in the name of extra safety
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Fireball
there are alot of bars you don't need on 25.5 (compared to 25.2) when you have a unibody car. You've added some of them...but its all in the name of extra safety
Yep, always good to be safe. Here are a couple more pics ( I know, I know, I post alot of them, they're psyching me up to get to race her again lol)
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Looks great so far
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Fireball
Looks great so far
Thanks, yours is looking excellent as well, bet you're itching to drive it too
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 98CamZ28
Thanks, yours is looking excellent as well, bet you're itching to drive it too
Thanks

Mine won't be ready until next spring
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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Keep posting them pics I love it!
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