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07-28-2003, 08:18 AM
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Oh, and nice engine, Tony... real sweeet!
07-28-2003, 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by nubiannupe
Jason... did you notice on your sigpic, there looks like some wires hanging down there???
Jason... did you notice on your sigpic, there looks like some wires hanging down there???
07-28-2003, 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by araffio
Yea I did the manifold on the car, without removing it.
As far as the hood struts go....the entire struts were dipped, they were not opened up. The chrome on the pistons made them a tiny bit stiffer than before but nothing major....they still work fine
-Tony
Yea I did the manifold on the car, without removing it.
As far as the hood struts go....the entire struts were dipped, they were not opened up. The chrome on the pistons made them a tiny bit stiffer than before but nothing major....they still work fine
-Tony
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07-28-2003, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler
Intake manifold and valve cover run around $425.00 together or $265 and $225 independantly. It's better to get as much done at one time to conserve costs... When big stuff gets done the brackets and bolts usually get thrown in.
Intake manifold and valve cover run around $425.00 together or $265 and $225 independantly. It's better to get as much done at one time to conserve costs... When big stuff gets done the brackets and bolts usually get thrown in.
I was told by one shop onetime that they don't chrome intake manifold due to the fact that the copper (inside the manifold)due to the heat would later on come out and end up getting to the engine possibly causing damage. Is this true?
Eric
07-28-2003, 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by EZEMaxima
Jason,
I was told by one shop onetime that they don't chrome intake manifold due to the fact that the copper (inside the manifold)due to the heat would later on come out and end up getting to the engine possibly causing damage. Is this true?
Eric
Jason,
I was told by one shop onetime that they don't chrome intake manifold due to the fact that the copper (inside the manifold)due to the heat would later on come out and end up getting to the engine possibly causing damage. Is this true?
Eric
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07-28-2003, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler
somewhat.. when chrome used to be dipped on only it could get inside the manifold and come apart and shard into the manifold and cause issues. when electroplating is used there is no chance at it coming off into the manifold because it is basically molded onto the surface by electricity and static really. you really have nothing to worry about unless you went to a shop that did this stuff for the first time, my shop has been around for awhile and does mainly nasa stuff and other aerospace and such work.
jason
somewhat.. when chrome used to be dipped on only it could get inside the manifold and come apart and shard into the manifold and cause issues. when electroplating is used there is no chance at it coming off into the manifold because it is basically molded onto the surface by electricity and static really. you really have nothing to worry about unless you went to a shop that did this stuff for the first time, my shop has been around for awhile and does mainly nasa stuff and other aerospace and such work.
jason
I can vouch for you on that. The chrome is definitely part of the metal now, not merely a coating on the surface.
07-29-2003, 03:27 AM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler
somewhat.. when chrome used to be dipped on only it could get inside the manifold and come apart and shard into the manifold and cause issues. when electroplating is used there is no chance at it coming off into the manifold because it is basically molded onto the surface by electricity and static really. you really have nothing to worry about unless you went to a shop that did this stuff for the first time, my shop has been around for awhile and does mainly nasa stuff and other aerospace and such work.
jason
somewhat.. when chrome used to be dipped on only it could get inside the manifold and come apart and shard into the manifold and cause issues. when electroplating is used there is no chance at it coming off into the manifold because it is basically molded onto the surface by electricity and static really. you really have nothing to worry about unless you went to a shop that did this stuff for the first time, my shop has been around for awhile and does mainly nasa stuff and other aerospace and such work.
jason
Eric
07-29-2003, 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by CystumMax
You need some more Chrome, just take bucket of Chrome and dump it in LOL, j/k... I think it looks better then Ant Engine bay.......
You need some more Chrome, just take bucket of Chrome and dump it in LOL, j/k... I think it looks better then Ant Engine bay.......
my guy cannot chrome plastic pieces, but it can be done. PM me for phone number.
07-29-2003, 10:18 PM
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Tony, i hate you!
That looks F-ing awesome!!!
I'm jealous
Now, you have to come up for that show at Goddard Park!
....oh yea, I don't really hate you. Your car does make me want to spend money though! once again, looks great!
That looks F-ing awesome!!! I'm jealous Now, you have to come up for that show at Goddard Park! ....oh yea, I don't really hate you. Your car does make me want to spend money though! once again, looks great!
07-30-2003, 05:58 AM
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Originally posted by Stillen_I30
wow...looks great. nice G35 in the background also. I admire how clean the engine is too. But i gotta ask...where the heck did you mount your HID ballasts? I dont see them at all in the pics?
wow...looks great. nice G35 in the background also. I admire how clean the engine is too. But i gotta ask...where the heck did you mount your HID ballasts? I dont see them at all in the pics?
That's my girl's brand new G35, she just got it last week
Only had 100 miles on it when I took those pictures...gorgeous and fast Makes me want a new car...My headlight ballasts are mounted to the frame underneath the headlight assemblies, completely hidden.
My foglight ballasts are mounted up and behind the foglights to the frame, also completely hidden.
-Tony
07-30-2003, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by Maxman2000
Hella yeah guy
Hella yeah guy
Good thing there aren't that many shows for me to go to. I couldn't do that very often...lol
I actually added a 5th coat right after that pic was taken.
07-30-2003, 08:11 PM
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Well I should wrap this up before I start to ramble.
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Originally posted by ny96max
you know me too well Tone!
Ant
you know me too well Tone!Ant
I am sorry bro, well lets put it this way..... Your where the first person who had the idea about chroming the whole engine bay... Your car it is diffinitly hot..... I will trade your car with mine, and I pay you 5k extera for it.... lol.....
