SD Concepts Spring Tensioned 8 Rib Setup on its way
looks great.
... i wish i could have seen pics before the gp was over, i would have jumped on it, i didn't realize it was that much of an imporvement, Looks GREAT.
.... decisions, decisions.... Stuck in a rock and a hard place, i could swap to a ATI for about what i need in parts to finish my vortech....
Ryan.
... i wish i could have seen pics before the gp was over, i would have jumped on it, i didn't realize it was that much of an imporvement, Looks GREAT.
.... decisions, decisions.... Stuck in a rock and a hard place, i could swap to a ATI for about what i need in parts to finish my vortech....
Ryan.
Yes but they dont have that much more wrap on the blower pulley.
Now the idler pulley has a lot more wrap
I'm not saying it wont work - like I said before I still think a properly aligned 8 rib should do the job.
I just tend to be a little pessemistic about things, that way I'm not disappointed when things dont work and more then happy when they do
Now the idler pulley has a lot more wrap
I'm not saying it wont work - like I said before I still think a properly aligned 8 rib should do the job.
I just tend to be a little pessemistic about things, that way I'm not disappointed when things dont work and more then happy when they do
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Yea, I really should of waited for Kyle and Jer to get their stuff before jumping into it, but I have a 2001 car w/only 16,000 miles on it, that hasn't been out in 2 years.....
No more waiting
No more waiting
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Originally Posted by BIGBOS
Yea, I really should of waited for Kyle and Jer to get their stuff before jumping into it, but I have a 2001 car w/only 16,000 miles on it, that hasn't been out in 2 years.....
No more waiting
No more waiting
Kyle
At worst at least you will be able to drive it, I could imagine how the rattling cogs could get one pretty depressed. I think the spring tensioner will work but if it doesnt you can just put a stock bracket/idler back on and be back to an 8 rib setup..
I dont know how you guys can do it, I'm going nuts waiting for a friggin roll bar from wolfe for two weeks. Car is ready to go to the track but I have the whole interior apart for the roll bar and dont want to put it back together and take it back apart again.
I dont know how you guys can do it, I'm going nuts waiting for a friggin roll bar from wolfe for two weeks. Car is ready to go to the track but I have the whole interior apart for the roll bar and dont want to put it back together and take it back apart again.
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Originally Posted by kp
At worst at least you will be able to drive it, I could imagine how the rattling cogs could get one pretty depressed. I think the spring tensioner will work but if it doesnt you can just put a stock bracket/idler back on and be back to an 8 rib setup..
I dont know how you guys can do it, I'm going nuts waiting for a friggin roll bar from wolfe for two weeks. Car is ready to go to the track but I have the whole interior apart for the roll bar and dont want to put it back together and take it back apart again.
I dont know how you guys can do it, I'm going nuts waiting for a friggin roll bar from wolfe for two weeks. Car is ready to go to the track but I have the whole interior apart for the roll bar and dont want to put it back together and take it back apart again.
Kyle
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
Ill be in your shoes soon....... I havent decided if the cage is next and just baby it out of the hole on the stock 10 bolt or 9" then the cage.....
Kyle
Kyle
Kyle get the 9" and then worry about putting the cage in, you baby it out of the hole every time anyhow you no driving fool
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Originally Posted by tltdLS1
Kyle get the 9" and then worry about putting the cage in, you baby it out of the hole every time anyhow you no driving fool
I was wondering why this one was lasting so long.....
I just hope it dont break this time out next friday. I might be 
But at least ill have a trailer there.
Kyle
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
I was wondering why this one was lasting so long..... I just hope it dont break this time out next friday. I might be
But at least ill have a trailer there.
Kyle
I just hope it dont break this time out next friday. I might be But at least ill have a trailer there.
Kyle
Yea but that doesn't do you any good for getting back and forth to work after that ha ha ha ha !
P.S. Look man my post count is almost 30 wooooooohooooooooo!!!!!!!
I'm not doing the roll bar because I want to, its because I have to. All the tracks around here pretty much told me not to come back w/o a roll bar. A local guy was going to do it but he kept pushing the date back so I spent the 800.00 (ouch) for a moly wolfe 5 point bolt in and I'll have the down bars welded. The more the car sits the more parts I keep taking out of it, if it takes another week the heater box and air bags are next on my list
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Originally Posted by kp
I'm not doing the roll bar because I want to, its because I have to. All the tracks around here pretty much told me not to come back w/o a roll bar. A local guy was going to do it but he kept pushing the date back so I spent the 800.00 (ouch) for a moly wolfe 5 point bolt in and I'll have the down bars welded. The more the car sits the more parts I keep taking out of it, if it takes another week the heater box and air bags are next on my list
, no really when you get that cage put in can you send me some pics as soon as I get my next F-body I am going to be in the market and want to see how it fits and looks.Tommy
I would like to try a FMIC, I think it would be a lot simpler/lighter in the long run. I can see whay ATI didnt use one with the bumper support being there and all. My main thing is working on a short block right now, I dont really trust these pistons with the nitrous.
The car feels awesome with a 75 shot on it, I cant wait to make a few passes. I have almost enough parts for a nice forged shortblock - just collecting parts here and there.
I cant wait to see your results Kyle, I really hope it works out for you guys..
If it were me Kyle I'd do the rear before the roll bar. Nothing less fun then having a lot of power and stock rear..
I cant wait to see your results Kyle, I really hope it works out for you guys..
If it were me Kyle I'd do the rear before the roll bar. Nothing less fun then having a lot of power and stock rear..
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Originally Posted by kp
Nice thanks for the link so many to choose from.
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Yea, I highly suggest getting the rear as well unless you want to drive around on street tires forever, even slight wheel hop on nittos will probably put that 10bolt in its grave w/the amount of power you will be making
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I hear you guys..... Im am thinking a 9" now because i see alot of guys with over 600hp braking 12 bolts.... but not 12 bolts w/ spools and i dont really want to run a spool on the street. Its only 2 or 300 more then a 12 bolt, but what rear gear. I was thinking 3.50's.
Kyle
Kyle