LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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only issue is it doesn't have an exhaust hanger on the drivers side where the tips are, no idea why but i had to cut the one off my old magnaflow CB and weld it on to the spintech. other than that it really nice
Ah that's annoying. Seems like a decent amount of weight on that side too. The hanger is there...wonder why they didnt use it. Maybe to make it ls1 friendly too or something since the hanger is different. Silly though.
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 11:23 AM
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Ah that's annoying. Seems like a decent amount of weight on that side too. The hanger is there...wonder why they didnt use it. Maybe to make it ls1 friendly too or something since the hanger is different. Silly though.
yeah there is quite a bit of weight there, had the hanger itself break on me and was almost dragging the exhaust on the ground, no fun. any exhaust shop should be able to weld a hanger on though, i had a buddy tig weld wine and haven't had an issue since
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Made the junk more presentable with new paint.







I know the exhaust is crooked. It's been that way since new. I keep it that way as a memoriam to a friend of mine who passed away. He used to give me a rash of **** whenever he saw it.
I like the subtle two-tone touch. I am really considering it for my car. Very nice looking Camaro!
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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Have only driven it once since getting it back. Having too much fun on the motorsikkle right now. Probably start driving it when the mornings get a little cooler.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 04:14 PM
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My SS hood and spoiler both have clearcoat almost completely peeled off. Planning to get these repainted sometime soon.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 04:22 PM
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Ah, good ol' Hamburglers and SLP...
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 07:01 PM
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Looks great!! You should have had the head light and fog light areas painted gloss black. Had mine done years ago. Just makes it look soo much better in my opinion.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by smooveZ
Looks great!! You should have had the head light and fog light areas painted gloss black. Had mine done years ago. Just makes it look soo much better in my opinion.
Mine are gloss black in those areas and although it does look really nice they get marred up really easily for some reason. It's a chore keeping them polished out, especially the headlight areas.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 09:16 AM
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Looks great, I dig it. SS + 90s color + hardtop + 2OTL = one of the best LT1 cars, period. Those catfish LS1 SSs ain't got **** on these.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 09:30 AM
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Much appreciated. I honestly can't remember if my light wells were glossed or not? It's been too many years. I like the matte finish on the front fashia and light wells. Painter told me to use TopCoat F11 on those areas and Meguiar's 21 on the body.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthFormula
Looks great, I dig it. SS + 90s color + hardtop + 2OTL = one of the best LT1 cars, period. Those catfish LS1 SSs ain't got **** on these.
I agree. The hardtop is huge. Wish mine had one.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CamOnlyJabroni
I agree. The hardtop is huge. Wish mine had one.
Couldn't agree more. My car is a stripper (crank windows, manual locks, no leather wrapping on anything, no TCS, no cruise control, shitty sound system, etc.) but has t-tops?? Like wtf. I want to kick the person in the ***** that ordered this stripper of a car without a hardtop. Way to go 90% of the way and then **** it all up.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CamOnlyJabroni
I agree. The hardtop is huge. Wish mine had one.
I wanted to copy my 3rd gen in color with t-tops. Was talked out of it and really glad I was.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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F hard tops, I wish mine was a T top car, leaks and all.

Also, Richard, align the fenders to door jams bettaa please.
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Shownomercy
F hard tops, I wish mine was a T top car, leaks and all.

Also, Richard, align the fenders to door jams bettaa please.
My tops don't leak but I'd kill to convert to a carbon fiber hardtop. I'd much rather ditch the weight!
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SS RRR
Much appreciated. I honestly can't remember if my light wells were glossed or not? It's been too many years. I like the matte finish on the front fashia and light wells. Painter told me to use TopCoat F11 on those areas and Meguiar's 21 on the body.
As far as I'm aware they were all matte black brotha. Either way as long as you like the matte who gives a �� what anyone else thinks.
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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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