BUILD THREAD 87 Cutlass EFI build: 9/13/23..NEW STUFF!

motorheadmike

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Been there done that! If need be I ain't scared, but he has a metal chop saw and a portaband. Work smarter not harder.

I strongly disagree. This is why we have robots with AI - you are just going to end up working harder to overthrow Skynet.
 
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Injectedcutty

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Quick update. I got off work early so I got home, measured the front pipes, went nextdoor and the metal chopsaw made quick work. I cleaned up the edges with a flap wheel, then mocked it up! BAM!!!!
Good news: everything fits perfect.
Bad news: I originally intended to have the front pipes welded, but since the fit is tight I'll just clamp it together.....however that leaves me short 2 band clamps 😡. Locally they're almost $20/each, so went back to the same seller on Amazon and ordered 2 more for $15.66.
Hopefully they show up Wednesday so I can button up the install and put the car back on the ground. Lastly, pics, because ya know...
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Texas82GP

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Looks great Scott! I hope mine turns out that nice!
 
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Kemper1976

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Quick update. I got off work early so I got home, measured the front pipes, went nextdoor and the metal chopsaw made quick work. I cleaned up the edges with a flap wheel, then mocked it up! BAM!!!!
Good news: everything fits perfect.
Bad news: I originally intended to have the front pipes welded, but since the fit is tight I'll just clamp it together.....however that leaves me short 2 band clamps 😡. Locally they're almost $20/each, so went back to the same seller on Amazon and ordered 2 more for $15.66.
Hopefully they show up Wednesday so I can button up the install and put the car back on the ground. Lastly, pics, because ya know... View attachment 133430 View attachment 133431
Make sure you post a video so we can hear what it sounds like with exhaust. Looking really good!!!
 
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Injectedcutty

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Make sure you post a video so we can hear what it sounds like with exhaust. Looking really good!!!
Oh I will, be sure of that! Looking like I have to watch the weather closely later this week so we'll see. The wife will kill me if I start it and let it idle in the garage.
 
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Texas82GP

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Oh I will, be sure of that! Looking like I have to watch the weather closely later this week so we'll see. The wife will kill me if I start it and let it idle in the garage.
Remember, just burn a bag of popcorn in the 'wave for the smoke screen.
 
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Kemper1976

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Oh I will, be sure of that! Looking like I have to watch the weather closely later this week so we'll see. The wife will kill me if I start it and let it idle in the garage.
Yeah, gotta respect the rules set by the authorities, aka spouse 😂. I like to call my wife the “fun sponge”, in good fun or course.
 
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Injectedcutty

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As of now, all the clamps except two are tight. Waiting on the two more, then I'll do a final torque on all at once. I'm super pleased with the fitment of the kit, and I think it looks nice too. Hopefully it sounds as good as it looks. The Ole Rktpwrd OCD rubbed off too lol....he mentioned spinning the band clamps to look smooth on bottom. I had them 90'd, so yeah he's right...it looks way cleaner!!! I'll update the exhaust thread at some point too.
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TURNA

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Have a pic of the pipes coming out the side?
 
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