i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
07-23-2013, 04:42 PM
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i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
So, against my better judgment I decided to take my mechanics advice and calls Hawks. Didn't want too because I had been burned by them before but I needed info
What I'm trying to do is convert my 87 Iroc to the 88-92 set up because the accessories under my hood ate in the way of a potential procharger. That's my next project, Im trying to buy and have this thing fit
So I called them and explained this to them. The guy quickly tries to pawn me off onto the tech that has supercharger experience. I explained to him I needed to know if they sold the parts to convert my accessories....brackets and so forth. He finally catches on but still wants to forward me to another Co worker. So he says he's writing down my name and number and they'll call me "Right back"
They have closed already. Now I have to hope like hell they actually call back. They never do and I know because they did this to me late last year. Wasted a lot of my time and I ended up spending a good amount of money else where
Thank you Hawk for yet another valuable lesson. I had a simple question. One in which you should have plenty of experience in dealing with. I'm pretty sure lots out there have wanted to convert over to the newer style
Rant over
What I'm trying to do is convert my 87 Iroc to the 88-92 set up because the accessories under my hood ate in the way of a potential procharger. That's my next project, Im trying to buy and have this thing fit
So I called them and explained this to them. The guy quickly tries to pawn me off onto the tech that has supercharger experience. I explained to him I needed to know if they sold the parts to convert my accessories....brackets and so forth. He finally catches on but still wants to forward me to another Co worker. So he says he's writing down my name and number and they'll call me "Right back"
They have closed already. Now I have to hope like hell they actually call back. They never do and I know because they did this to me late last year. Wasted a lot of my time and I ended up spending a good amount of money else where
Thank you Hawk for yet another valuable lesson. I had a simple question. One in which you should have plenty of experience in dealing with. I'm pretty sure lots out there have wanted to convert over to the newer style
Rant over
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
Yeah, no way I'd buy that stuff from Hawk's....you'll get it for 1/3 of the price of what Hawk's is going to charge you for a serpentine setup either from a bone yard or privately. That's a lot of parts for a full conversion...
07-23-2013, 06:04 PM
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
Set up from the 4.3 Astro or s10 will work as will some 90's trucks or you may find a third gen with one.
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
TBI caprice classic
TBI Buick road master
TBI/ TPI F-car
all use the same serp setup.
I'm sure others too
Truck and vettes each have their own serp setups and are different distances from the block compared to Fcars and the other big car stuff.
If you would search/post here or google, you'll find what you need to know fairly easy.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=f-body+serpentine+conversion+
TBI Buick road master
TBI/ TPI F-car
all use the same serp setup.
I'm sure others too
Truck and vettes each have their own serp setups and are different distances from the block compared to Fcars and the other big car stuff.
If you would search/post here or google, you'll find what you need to know fairly easy.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=f-body+serpentine+conversion+
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07-23-2013, 10:29 PM
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07-23-2013, 10:44 PM
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
Does anyone know which March serpentine conversion setup I need? It would have to mock the 89-92 set up I suppose. They have so many by March, im not sure which ones would work (for a Procharger)
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
If you can't find a used factory set-up local look in the board classifieds section, I got a heck of a deal on mine from another member......
07-24-2013, 06:45 AM
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
Should you decide to go with the GM kit, the following write-up may prove useful:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...rsion-kit.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...rsion-kit.html
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07-25-2013, 02:20 PM
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Re: i dont like Hawks thirdgen Part 2
So, against my better judgment I decided to take my mechanics advice and calls Hawks. Didn't want too because I had been burned by them before but I needed info
What I'm trying to do is convert my 87 Iroc to the 88-92 set up because the accessories under my hood ate in the way of a potential procharger. That's my next project, Im trying to buy and have this thing fit
So I called them and explained this to them. The guy quickly tries to pawn me off onto the tech that has supercharger experience. I explained to him I needed to know if they sold the parts to convert my accessories....brackets and so forth. He finally catches on but still wants to forward me to another Co worker. So he says he's writing down my name and number and they'll call me "Right back"
They have closed already. Now I have to hope like hell they actually call back. They never do and I know because they did this to me late last year. Wasted a lot of my time and I ended up spending a good amount of money else where
Thank you Hawk for yet another valuable lesson. I had a simple question. One in which you should have plenty of experience in dealing with. I'm pretty sure lots out there have wanted to convert over to the newer style
Rant over
What I'm trying to do is convert my 87 Iroc to the 88-92 set up because the accessories under my hood ate in the way of a potential procharger. That's my next project, Im trying to buy and have this thing fit
So I called them and explained this to them. The guy quickly tries to pawn me off onto the tech that has supercharger experience. I explained to him I needed to know if they sold the parts to convert my accessories....brackets and so forth. He finally catches on but still wants to forward me to another Co worker. So he says he's writing down my name and number and they'll call me "Right back"
They have closed already. Now I have to hope like hell they actually call back. They never do and I know because they did this to me late last year. Wasted a lot of my time and I ended up spending a good amount of money else where
Thank you Hawk for yet another valuable lesson. I had a simple question. One in which you should have plenty of experience in dealing with. I'm pretty sure lots out there have wanted to convert over to the newer style
Rant over
HI,
Sorry for the trouble , the gentleman on the phone just wanted to make sure we get you the correct part. I have several in stock for 150.00 + shipping COMPLETE email me direct and give me a # to call you to order and I will take care of you .
Thanks, Bruce
www.hawksthirdgenparts.com
bruce@hawksthirdgenparts.com
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