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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,602
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Front springs are no easy chore...... h e l p.

my offer still stands.... I think you might wanna drop the engine in the car and put a couple bolts in. Even if its just a bare block I'd get a friend to sit on top of the engine for weight. ...
Forum: Fabrication
01-09-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 39,022
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Viper Powered 85 Z28

"My uncle is a TV repair man.. he's got a master set of tools. He can fix it."

:lol:

Six_Shooter- when did you become a mod over here? Yes.. this is the same "metalhead" from v6z24.

Dan
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-17-2011, 02:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,602
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Front springs are no easy chore...... h e l p.

L695speed- I saw your posts on NJfboa.... if you need help please shoot me a PM. Im about 45 minutes away from you. I *think* I can help you get the springs installed. I never installed a set of...
Forum: Power Adders
08-08-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

if you want a "guestamated" time frame of when you'll get your headers Rob search through my threads. You know I was one of a handful of guys that opted for the "going out of business group...
Forum: Power Adders
08-04-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,039
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Back in Black, BBSDesigns is back!

lol I hate to call out Ed from BBS but whenever he says it will be done on this day..... always add on more time. Im sorry Ed but its true. Do a search on this board and you'll see for yourself. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-28-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,874
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: The correct and only safe method of spring removal

I'll throw my .02 in just for the hell of it.... Years ago I was in the same spot as you guys had my friends g/f's car on stands and couldn't get the spring in. Trying using a spring compressor and...
Forum: Power Adders
06-27-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

I thought you said you were gonna run your car naturally aspirated down the track first and then opt for the turbo(s)... Did I miss something??

Dan
Forum: Power Adders
06-13-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

pretty cool... do you have a catalytic converter on the car?? I'm wondering if you have to worry about raw gas clogging the cat or if the raw gas is "recycled" back into the engine...

Yeah.....
Forum: Power Adders
06-13-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

project89- really stupid question... whats up with the popping sound in the video??
Forum: Power Adders
06-10-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,039
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Back in Black, BBSDesigns is back!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/power-adder/425790-bbsdesigns-turbo-headers-last.html

This thread goes all the way back to '07... I can't believe my headers have been sitting in my closet all...
Forum: Power Adders
06-10-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

I don't think Ed is doing turbo kits anymore... to the best of my knowledge years ago Ed said he was gonna do one last run for a sets of turbo headers (LIES LIES LIES!!! LOL) and that was it. Do you...
Forum: Power Adders
06-10-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,051
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Turbo Header

Ed- like all the other parts on my car I "financed" the money for your headers. I don't even remember how I ended up buying my turbo headers from you. I think you said you were doing one last run...
Forum: Power Adders
06-10-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,051
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Turbo Header

x2 on that.. Your turbo headers you made me years ago are resting comfortably in my closet of my bedroom. :(
Forum: Power Adders
05-25-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

If you're GUARANTEEING A 10 SECOND PASS...I wanna be there in person to see that...

Dan
Forum: Power Adders
05-18-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

Rob- whats the ETA on getting the car running??
Forum: Power Adders
05-13-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

I know about flaring lines and whatnot... when you guys talk about SAGINAW fittings thats where I'm lost.
Forum: Power Adders
05-12-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

can any of you guys give me more info on a saginaw fitting flare tool??? I'm clueless as to what you guys are talking about...
Forum: Fabrication
05-02-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,155
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Roll Cage Install Help

fireturd350- Stupid question.. hows the rear visability with the "x" brace in the back for the rear bars??
Forum: Interior
04-27-2011, 12:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,865
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: My custom interior started: 8pt roll bar/Corbeau Seats

I know this is an old thread but can anyone tell me what size the tubing for competition engineering roll bar is?? According to summit http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CEE-3130-K/ it could either...
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,751
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Looking for *stock* exhaust hanger pics by trans...

Thanks yoshirocks702.. yeah that pic helps to some degree. My car came with dual cats and when I got the cats (many many years ago) I wanted to keep the car stock for the most part. So in a perfect...
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,751
Posted By metalhead212121

Looking for *stock* exhaust hanger pics by trans... EDIT-ANYONE WITH DUAL CAT PICS?

I did a search but couldnt find what I'm looking for....

This is NOT one of my "smarter" moves when putting my car together. Orginally my car HAD 5 speed in it and I decided to go with a 6 speed....
Forum: Power Adders
04-16-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

good point.. I went down one year and I saw a guy get stuck on the grass. It was pretty funny to see the staff at Etown jumping up and down on the car to get traction. :lol: It's raining pretty...
Forum: Power Adders
04-16-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,365
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

Don't say that... I'm going down tomorrow because the rain kept me away today and friday I overslept! :doh:

I'm enjoying this thread.. keep up the good work!

Dan
Forum: Fabrication
04-16-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 43,626
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Sub frames (final design and build)

amazing work as always
Forum: Interior
04-07-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 155,235
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: roll cage pics with full interior????

stupid question.. For the guys running back seats and interiors. I'm assuming you guys had the roll cages installed and then were able to install the seats and interior pieces?? I honestly can't...
Forum: Power Adders
01-15-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,525
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: who's the fastest turbo car on the forum ??

couple stupid questions for ya...

1. I'm not sure how the rotor spins for your distributor...

2. wheres the throttle body?? by the firewall??

3. when you're done building it.. can I...
Forum: Power Adders
02-27-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Cant find turbo header/manifold, anyone help?

BBS Desgins WAS the company that selling whole turbo kits.. then Edwardo (?) (I think that was his name)..... dropped the business completely. Then he came back and offered turbo headers only.......
Forum: Power Adders
02-22-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,373
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Project TWNTRBO updates

=( its really sad you wanna sell it.. I can't afford it... how much do want for a 15 to 20 minute joyride? I'm half kidding.. half serious..

Dan
Forum: Fabrication
12-26-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 43,626
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Sub frames (final design and build)

updates??
Forum: Body
11-08-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 30,263
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Worst Accident's Involving ThirdGen's (Pictures)

Hate to bring up old (and depressing threads) but I haven't been able to forget about these pics in particular since they were posted in 2007. Does anybody have the history about this car and what...
Forum: Fabrication
06-14-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,958
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Hardtop to Convertible Process Begins....

Street Lethal- To say the least I'm impressed. From your place of work... to building the Single turbo V6 Fbody (that was you right?) and now this?!?!? Impressive work! Is there anything you...
Forum: Power Adders
05-09-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Any experience with that turbo kit?

we need a link to say "good" or "bad" =(
Forum: Power Adders
04-18-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: whats missing

an f-body with a motor/trans/ect ect to support forced induction?
Forum: North East Region
03-26-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,068
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: NJ F-Body salvage yard

I wouldn't even waste my time there.... at one time I had a friend that worked there. For starters.. I don't know why its called CFJ (Camaro Firebird Junkyard) they have all sorts of cars there not...
Forum: Power Adders
02-06-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,526
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Twin Turbo with AC

lol.. where's 89JYturbo when you need him... he's the guy on here with the remote turbo on Cavalier.. plus he has a twin turbo F-body as well. He's pretty knowledgable when it comes it remote...
Forum: Power Adders
02-06-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,526
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Twin Turbo with AC

Thanks for the feedback... I feel somewhat better about the deal I made with BBS for those headers. I've always wanted to build a street/strip car. For me.. if I EVER get this project going and...
Forum: Power Adders
02-05-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,526
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Twin Turbo with AC

Street Lethal- check your PM's in a couple min..... don't wanna hijack this thread.

Dan
Forum: Power Adders
02-04-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,526
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Twin Turbo with AC

Just a quick comment... (god I know I haven't posted here in ages but I've always been watching over the threads for years... just seeing what everybody is up to)

Back when BBS said they were...
Forum: Power Adders
06-01-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,373
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Project TWNTRBO updates

I vote that we all have a "caravan" meet to MD to see Steven89Iroc's garage/toys.... Im in Jersey.. it wouldnt take me more than a couple hours to see your setups... ;)

Dan
Forum: Power Adders
05-31-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,373
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Project TWNTRBO updates

Steven89Iroc~ Please don't give up on this car... I remember reading this exact post a couple years ago and drooling over the progress.. I just pulled my headers out that got I got from BBS just to...
Forum: Power Adders
12-11-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

One more pic... just for the hell of it.. Its a pic of my "stock TPI parts." If you guys want other pics let me know. Sadly these headers wont be installed for a very long time. Just dont have the...
Forum: Power Adders
12-11-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

I hate bringing up old threads but I just wanted make a post saying as of 12/10/07 I have received my headers from BBS as promised. I'll try to upload pics from my shitty comp... Any comments to...
Forum: Power Adders
12-05-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,042
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: Finally

BBS~ not trying to hijack this post but could you PLEASE tell me whats going on with my headers? You said they were in the mail but you never gave me a tracking #..

Dan
Forum: Power Adders
11-15-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

mattsv8_03- I know there's pics of single turbo setups on fbodys somewhere on this website... BUT I dont think anybody on here has used a t-6 flange on here..

On a side note.. I hope some of you...
Forum: Power Adders
11-10-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

anybody have ANY updates (other than 5literTPIterror).. Im "supposed" to get my headers in the near future.. (Edgardo said he'd ship them out this weekend). Id feel a little better knowing that you...
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

so anybody got their headers yet???

Dan
Forum: Power Adders
10-22-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

I hate to say this but is anybody else getting ready to start asking for refunds/contacting paypal??? I know BBS for the most part has always had a good reputation on this board... It just seems...
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,830
Posted By metalhead212121

Re: BBSDesigns Turbo Headers; The Last Run

To me.. this group purchase is a little dissapointing.. I understand that Edgardo is busy with running his own business.. family affairs AND doing headers for us on the side but its just a little...
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