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Old 03-06-2009, 10:55 PM
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cool can,t wait I want to check it out and see what you think of it. Because before the nitrous get's installed and I get a cage The rear is next.
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Originally Posted by smokinponcho73
cool can,t wait I want to check it out and see what you think of it. Because before the nitrous get's installed and I get a cage The rear is next.
I thought mine would be here on Friday, but it's getting here on Monday.

Here's a guy that just got through installing his QP 9". He even mentions that you can in fact adjust the pinion angle with the heim joints.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...e-install.html

Everything I've read about this rearend is nothing but good comments. I'm very anxious to get it installed and under the car.

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Old 03-09-2009, 09:57 AM
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I got the center section back from powdercoat and started on setting up the gears. Should be getting the QP 9" housing today also.

-Strange 'S' Case Powdercoated Silver Metalic
-Detroit Locker 31 Spline w/3.25" bearings
-3.89 Visteon Gears
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I got the QP 9" Housing last night and gave it a once over. Here a few pics of the welding that was done on it. There was a guy in the Gears/Axles section that was knocking QP's welding. I've seen, and done quite a bit of welding in my day, and this certainly isn't anything to be ashamed of IMO.






I saved the best for last. Check out the inside AND outside welds around the LCA mount.


Also, notice the bead weld down the length of the shock mount. I had to double take on it because it looked like one continuous piece of metal. No backcutting or gouges in the weld, no spatter, just a perfect bead all the way along that 90 degree edge.
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how is it coming Im about to pull the trigger on a 9" or a cheap car wondering how your's is turning out
Old 03-18-2009, 10:24 PM
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Definitely some nice looking welds, especially for MIG.
Old 03-19-2009, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by smokinponcho73
how is it coming Im about to pull the trigger on a 9" or a cheap car wondering how your's is turning out
It's coming along slowly. I had to order some LCA relocation brackets, and ended up calling a bunch of places to see who made them for this housing. Spohn makes a set in case anyone gets one of these QP 9" housings. Just got those yesteday and test fitted them on the car last night, now I need to weld them onto the housing. After those are welded up, then the housing can finally get to the powdercoater where it will more than likely sit for another two weeks. Yet another delay....

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Old 03-19-2009, 09:34 AM
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Dude that powder coating is sick.. Looks good man.
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Thanks. I can't wait to get this thing to the track and see what it'll do with a good hard launch!!

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Made some more progress on the car this weekend. I welded up the LCA relocation brackets onto the housing and also welded the sway bar spacers I made from 1" square tubing. Also dropped off the housing at the powdercoater and was very happy to hear that it might be finished early this week, maybe even today!!

I'm waiting on a torque wrench that measure inch/pounds (with a dial indicator), and then I can finish setting up the gears in the center section.

Finally feel like I'm making some decent progress.

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Originally Posted by Mikey 97Z M6
Made some more progress on the car this weekend. I welded up the LCA relocation brackets onto the housing and also welded the sway bar spacers I made from 1" square tubing. Also dropped off the housing at the powdercoater and was very happy to hear that it might be finished early this week, maybe even today!!

I'm waiting on a torque wrench that measure inch/pounds (with a dial indicator), and then I can finish setting up the gears in the center section.

Finally feel like I'm making some decent progress.

Mike
Very nice man! Bet you're getting anxious huh Picked up the car from Cody's yesterday..sounds mean as hell although I could do without the sounds of them dang roller rockers! Those things are loud man!
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
Very nice man! Bet you're getting anxious huh Picked up the car from Cody's yesterday..sounds mean as hell although I could do without the sounds of them dang roller rockers! Those things are loud man!
Glad you got her back in your stable man. That's awesome.


Yes, very very anxious to get the black car back on the road again. It's been waaaaay to long on jackstands lol...

I'm uploading pics of my freshly powdercoated QP housing in a few minutes. Just waiting for them to upload to photobucket now.

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Here it is, back from powdercoat in silvervein color. It now matches my BMR Kmember.

















Spohn LCA relocation brackets I welded up this past saturday.


Modified stock sway bar mount.


LT1 Backing Plates

That's about it for now. Just need to finish the gear setup and clean up the underside of the car. I also need to bend up some brake lines and fab up a mount for the brake line Tee.

Mike
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BEAUTIFUL man! Right after my hood comes up missing, so will your rear
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
BEAUTIFUL man! Right after my hood comes up missing, so will your rear
Haha,,, thanks man. It looks better in person, the pics don't do these parts any favors that's for sure.

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Old 03-24-2009, 11:03 AM
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Sorry but it doesn't match the K member. I haven't put any scratches in it for you yet. LOL Looks good, just let me know when you want to use the press.
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That rearend is so nice! That thing has wheelie written all over it
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Thanks guys. And Cody, don't even think about touching my rear. LOL that sounded funny... I'll call ya sometime this week about the bearings, now that I have the backing plates back from pc. Do you have a drill press? I need to clearance the backing plates so that I can remove the 3" long studs without pulling the axles.

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Sorry no drill press, but you can buy me one. LOL
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Originally Posted by Rockin C Racing
Sorry no drill press, but you can buy me one. LOL

Hmmmmm, I'll have to get back to you on that one. LOL....

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