Roll Bars...

[onecrazydog]

I eventually want to get a roll bar in the vert and after a lot of checking around I found a guy through my Tuner!!

He did this custom one in a local mustang,

http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/download-2.6583210_std.jpg

Nice welds,

http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_7849.320225355_std.JPG

Custom 316 Stainless GT500 exaust,

http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8258.45202042_std.JPG

Website quote:

Having various equipment such as a tubing bender, special notching jigs and access to dry ice allows me to build it to best suit your needs.
All welding done on the rollcage is GTAW (TIG) to attain the highest quality and strength for your peace of mind. I have successfully passed several destructive tests on my 4130 tubing welds. These include aerospace certification in the 5G position, and mitre joint tensile tests.
I have done several local cars, including some that are certified by NHRA for 8.50 at 150mph!!!!
I also fabricate roll cages for your street car, using certified parts to facilitate swing-out/removal door bars.

http://www.higherarcing.org/home

[Boston Mike]

Nice. I think I might have sent it off for powder coating before install.

[Joe G]

Nice. I think I might have sent it off for powder coating before install.

:yes:


I STILL like the removable version that flyboy has. That's the only version I would even consider. I have to still have full access to the rear for the kiddies.

[onecrazydog]

Nice. I think I might have sent it off for powder coating before install.

Yeah, so would I... That one they just cleared, the guy really liked the colors of the welds...

[Birdman]

That guy sure knows how to weld....Nice..

[Dad's72Mach]

:yes:


I STILL like the removable version that flyboy has. That's the only version I would even consider. I have to still have full access to the rear for the kiddies.

+1 Joe. The price wasn't even that outrageous it's just finding someone within 500 miles who can do it right. OCD I bet this guy could do something like that, you should see if he'll check out flyboy's thread on TS and see if would be willing to do the bolt-in.


:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

+1 Joe. The price wasn't even that outrageous it's just finding someone within 500 miles who can do it right. OCD I bet this guy could do something like that, you should see if he'll check out flyboy's thread on TS and see if would be willing to do the bolt-in.


:wtg:

I am ok with it being welded in, with removable door bars... I don't have any kids to throw back there!! Since it's a vert, the babes can just crawl over it... Heh...

[Iceman]

I want one that will not be NHRA cert. but will be welded in and be below the seat and not get in the way of my foot up front. Comfort first and safety 2nd :) I need to be able to put my seat way back so the bar will have a bend for behind the seats to allow both to be back if I have a tall passenger. I would like that cross bar to be removable (which will likely kill NHRA certs but where I drive they won't ever look at that as the let me run now with nothing). I would want it powder coated or even painted flat black (easier to touch up paint). but I am a ways off on it now. Those are nice welds though for sure.

[GT500FLYBOY]

Here's the PiperMotorsports slideshow that has my bar - and many other examples. Iceman - you'll notice the Red Stripe 500 - the guy and his son are both like 6'4" and 250. look how they did that one...

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/jhe12345/rollbar/?albumview=slideshow

[Stew]

Isn't that stsltd's car?

[GT500FLYBOY]

Isn't that stsltd's car?

OK - so maybe Dave is like 230...

[Stew]

Flyboy, is yours the one with the door bars? They look really sharp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GT500FLYBOY]

Flyboy, is yours the one with the door bars? They look really sharp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes - tho mine was the first. I don't think he follows the contours of the door as much now. Exceptional work - side bar doesn't touch a thing anywhere. And all the bolts line up perfectly everytime.

[Orf]

This is still on my "To Do" list...

[GT500FLYBOY]

This is still on my "To Do" list...

You won't believe the difference in body stiffness. The 4-pt was a great improvement - the 6-pt. finished it off. It drives like a different car with it in. Watch those videos of me throwing the car around. The rollbar makes for a solid flat frame - no flex at all.

Maybe I should leave it in for Orfstock?

[Orf]

Maybe I should leave it in for Orfstock?

That would certainly help to sell the Boss on the idea...

[stsltd]

OK - so maybe Dave is like 230...

John - you are too kind - were closer the first time....

Should note that John gets the credit for working through this set up and Piper does great work, and will adapt if needed, first class shop.

Really does stiffen up the chassis too - when I had mine down at VIR last year, my instructor said the only reason he could tell he was not in a coupe was all the fresh air - hes driven quite a few GT500 coupes

Dave

[Iceman]

That's nice - I am 6'5" and bounce through out the yr from 265 - 305. I am 295 right now and need the ability to recline for comfort....this is the original reason I got a vert - more head room (with the top up). I like this design but am still likely a ways off before I can pump too much $ into the car again.....gotta fix a roof and some other stuff first :)

[onecrazydog]

Last two weeks of sept my car goes in for a 6 point roll bar, with removable door braces!! Custom formed to the car!! Woot!!

[rickf73]

Sounds great. Look forward to pics.

[Joe G]

Is it being custom fab'd?

Pics of ones he's done before?

[onecrazydog]

Is it being custom fab'd?

Pics of ones he's done before?

Yeah, custom fab'd to fit in the car... He takes his time too, he said... Up to two weeks... He does the welds by hand, no quick mig welds in his shop... Lol!! Sweet!!

He is a welding master!!


http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/download-2.6583210_std.jpg


see first post for his website link and check out some of stuff he makes and can fix... Not cheap though, around 2500 hun complete...


link added... http://www.higherarcing.org/home

[Joe G]

:yea1:


Nice!!

[Cobra Drifter]

Its gonna look sweet OCD! :wtg:

[onecrazydog]

I think it will really help stiffen up the vert a bit too!! I think I would get it powdercoated black instead of clearcoated, although it does look good in person...

He said he usually does them as winter projects because guys don't want to give up a car for two weeks in the summer, but I would sooner do that than trailer it around in the winter... He is 200 miles away!!

[onecrazydog]

Its gonna look sweet OCD! :wtg:

And be really safe and allowed to go really fast on the race tracks!! Win/Win!!

[Cobra Drifter]

And be really safe and allowed to go really fast on the race tracks!! Win/Win!!

Yup, I should be doing one in the cobra sometime in Aug. when the build is done. Gonna get it in black too.

[Tommy Gun]

Some of the stuff he does looks awesome.




If someone is looking for a very basic bolt in cage, Maximum Motorsports has one for sale.

Not really the type to use for the track IMO.


Autopower Roll Bar, 2005-09 Convertible, 4-point


http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=sale_items&zenid=51f79ed190bf8e51183fa5a1fbd5819e

[onecrazydog]

400 is a good deal for that roll bar... Cheaper and better than the light bar...

[onecrazydog]

Materials Available
Mild Steel, Chromium Molybdenum Alloys (4130,4140,4340), Stainless (304,316,321,409)
Titanium (CP, 3al-2.5v, 6al-4v), Inconel, Monel,Aluminum, Magnesium, Zirconium, Niobium
Titanium-Niobium Alloys

Custom Roll Cages

NHRA,IHRA,SCCA,IMSA,FIA.

Having various equipment such as a tubing bender, special notching jigs and access to dry ice allows me to build it to best suit your needs.

All welding done on the rollcage is GTAW (TIG) to attain the highest quality and strength for your peace of mind. I have successfully passed several destructive tests on my 4130 tubing welds. These include aerospace certification in the 5G position, and mitre joint tensile tests.

I have done several local cars, including some that are certified by NHRA for 8.50 at 150mph!!!!

I also fabricate roll cages for your street car, using certified parts to facilitate swing-out/removal door bars.

[Boston Mike]

400 is a good deal for that roll bar... Cheaper and better than the light bar...

It is nice looking....

http://www.lastcallracing.com/autopower-roll-bars-street-roll-bar-05-mustang-convertible-71272.html

Also have a race version for not that much more.....

http://www.lastcallracing.com/autopower-roll-bars-race-roll-bar-05-mustang-convertible-70272.html

[Tommy Gun]

400 is a good deal for that roll bar... Cheaper and better than the light bar...


Yeah, just for someone who basically wants 'the look' of a roll bar and something that has some function.


That is awesome that your guy can weld any of those materials and make you something really strong yet not too heavy. I think it's the Chrome Moly that is super strong yet lighter weight than the normal steel roll cage.

[Johnny Dangerously]

Materials Available
Mild Steel, Chromium Molybdenum Alloys (4130,4140,4340), Stainless (304,316,321,409)
Titanium (CP, 3al-2.5v, 6al-4v), Inconel, Monel,Aluminum, Magnesium, Zirconium, Niobium
Titanium-Niobium Alloys

Custom Roll Cages

NHRA,IHRA,SCCA,IMSA,FIA.

Having various equipment such as a tubing bender, special notching jigs and access to dry ice allows me to build it to best suit your needs.

All welding done on the rollcage is GTAW (TIG) to attain the highest quality and strength for your peace of mind. I have successfully passed several destructive tests on my 4130 tubing welds. These include aerospace certification in the 5G position, and mitre joint tensile tests.

I have done several local cars, including some that are certified by NHRA for 8.50 at 150mph!!!!

I also fabricate roll cages for your street car, using certified parts to facilitate swing-out/removal door bars.
Mild Steel, Chromium Molybdenum Alloys (4130,4140,4340) - Good strength, but you'll need to watch for corrosion.

Stainless (304,316,321,409) - 300 Series Stainless is not much stronger than a good aluminum & it's heavier

Titanium (CP, 3al-2.5v, 6al-4v) - Good strength no corrosion issues, expensive

Inconel - Good & heavy

Monel - Good & heavier

Aluminum - No corrosion issues unless in direct constact with unpainted steel. Decent & light, 6000 series can be as strong as some stainlesses. Not sure if they can weld 7000 or 5000 series aluminum

Magnesium - Strong & light & expensive

Zirconium - What, to cheap to buy diamonds?

Niobium - Expensive & not sure about the strength or weldability, but they can withstand 2000 degrees F. Oh wait, you have a red car so you'll never get fast enough to heat them up that much.

Titanium-Niobium Alloys - Probably costs a lot


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[Joe G]

Mild Steel, Chromium Molybdenum Alloys (4130,4140,4340) - Good strength, but you'll need to watch for corrosion.

Stainless (304,316,321,409) - 300 Series Stainless is not much stronger than a good aluminum & it's heavier

Titanium (CP, 3al-2.5v, 6al-4v) - Good strength no corrosion issues, expensive

Inconel - Good & heavy

Monel - Good & heavier

Aluminum - No corrosion issues unless in direct constact with unpainted steel. Decent & light, 6000 series can be as strong as some stainlesses. Not sure if they can weld 7000 or 5000 series aluminum

Magnesium - Strong & light & expensive

Zirconium - What, to cheap to buy diamonds?

Niobium - Expensive & not sure about the strength or weldability, but they can withstand 2000 degrees F. Oh wait, you have a red car so you'll never get fast enough to heat them up that much.

Titanium-Niobium Alloys - Probably costs a lot

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Thanks JD. I was looking all those materials up, but I'll just take your Cliff's Notes version for now.

Rep points for you. :tiphat:

[onecrazydog]

Yeah, that was awesome JD!!

[Cobra Drifter]

I say go with Titanium :look:

[Joe G]

I say go with Titanium :look:

:spend::spend::spend:

[Johnny Dangerously]

Thanks JD. I was looking all those materials up, but I'll just take your Cliff's Notes version for now.

Rep points for you. :tiphat:
:tiphat2:


Yeah, that was awesome JD!!
:tiphat2:

I say go with Titanium :look:
Better work more O.T.


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[onecrazydog]

I say go with Titanium :look:

I can't imagine how much that tubing would cost... Whoa...

Sure be cool though...

[Johnny Dangerously]

So material selection aside, will you be powder coating the roll bars black or red?


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[onecrazydog]

That's a trick question, I see what you did there....

I refuse to answer on the grounds I may incriminate myself...

But, prolly Black so it blends in with the interior... Red may be too fast for a roll bar...

[badboy500]

That's a trick question, I see what you did there....

I refuse to answer on the grounds I may incriminate myself...

But, prolly Black so it blends in with the interior... Red may be too fast for a roll bar...

Well put.
Thats what I did just to keep it fair.
I went with the CM and it's not that heavy but it did stiffen up the car alot. I can jack up the car at the front jack point and the rear of the car will also rise.


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/BADBOYGT500/IMG_0091.jpg

[JTB]

Well put.
Thats what I did just to keep it fair.
I went with the CM and it's not that heavy but it did stiffen up the car alot. I can jack up the car at the front jack point and the rear of the car will also rise.


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/BADBOYGT500/IMG_0091.jpg

That's amazing!

[badboy500]

Yes, The first time I jacked up the car after the cage whent in(6pt) I was like what the hell???? Why is the a$$-end off the ground???how,what why....Oh :doh2: the cage.

Very cool. 1 jack and I can change out both wheels...

[onecrazydog]

Yes, The first time I jacked up the car after the cage whent in(6pt) I was like what the hell???? Why is the a$$-end off the ground???how,what why....Oh :doh2: the cage.

Very cool. 1 jack and I can change out both wheels...

Do you have removable door bars too? More pics?? That beast looks badass!!

[badboy500]

Do you have removable door bars too? More pics?? That beast looks badass!!
Yes I have removable door bars .I'll try and hunt up more pics.

[mustang loco]

Well put.
Thats what I did just to keep it fair.
I went with the CM and it's not that heavy but it did stiffen up the car alot. I can jack up the car at the front jack point and the rear of the car will also rise.


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/BADBOYGT500/IMG_0091.jpg


That's amazing!


That beast looks badass!!






+1:yes:

[JTB]

I think VERTS look the best without any roll bars or the like.

IMO, they detract from the fluid lines of a convertible car when the top is down. :ninja:

http://cdn-www.rsportscars.com/images/ford/2007-ford-shelby-gt500-convertible/gt500conv07_w800.jpg

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-convertible_100228484_l.jpg

That said, if one is going to track or drag the car a quality professionally installed roll bar makes complete sense.

[onecrazydog]

Yesterday I went on a road trip to meet the welder Chris... 600 km round trip, with the top down!! The Shelby ran great and the road force balance I got, cleared up all the wheel vibration... Chris's shop is attached to his house so my car should be pretty safe there...

We went over how he was going to do the install, I said I wanted it to look like the roll bar came with the car, not just dropped in... He will do it in Chrome Moly, 6 pt, removable door bars, harness bar with camera mount!! Can't do powder coating as it will be fitted and Tig welded right to the car, one bend at a time!!

Chris suggested to paint it red and stripe it to match the car but I think it will stand out to much, I want it to blend in as much as a roll bar in a vert can!! I think I will go black and still throw some flat black stripes on it... He really liked the fender stripes and had not seen them before, he said it would look cool with a set of red ones wrapped around the door bars to carry the theme...

I will have to lose the dead pedal... No biggie... I will also have to trim the rear side panels and maybe the front kick panels myself for reinstall, thats cool... Nothing else will be affected he said...

He was showing me some of the projects he was working on, couple ricer race cars, helicopter exhaust, and a custom ricer header... I asked if he has ever made a set of custom headers for one of our cars... "Not yet, but I would like to"...

:idea:

So anyway, this winter it will be going back for full exhaust!! Stainless headers and 3" aluminum pipes with aluminum mufflers with custom milled tips!! He even makes the mufflers... I have heard his system on a couple cars and it sounds phenomenal!!

It was a good trip, he is a really cool down to earth guy who sure knows his stuff!! He also knows a lot of the same car people I know...

http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8237.115174540_large.JPG

[Joe G]

:goodpost:


Sounds like a killer project, OCD!

[rickf73]

Sounds great Stacy, all this on a car that was going to remain Stock. :grin:

[onecrazydog]

Sounds great Stacy, all this on a car that was going to remain Stock. :grin:


Yup, I blame it ALL on you guys... So might as well go all out now!!

Besides, the roll bar is a safety feature so the way I see it, it doesn't really count as a mod!! Lol!!

[rickf73]

I had wished there was a way to incorporate the roll bar in the light bar.

Once you start molding it never seems to end.

:lol:

[mustang loco]

... So this is the year for mods!!


:wtg:,can't wait to see it stacey and hear the exhaust note next spring!!

[Boston Mike]

Yesterday I went on a road trip to meet the welder Chris... 600 km round trip, with the top down!! The Shelby ran great and the road force balance I got, cleared up all the wheel vibration... Chris's shop is attached to his house so my car should be pretty safe there...

We went over how he was going to do the install, I said I wanted it to look like the roll bar came with the car, not just dropped in... He will do it in Chrome Moly, 6 pt, removable door bars, harness bar with camera mount!! Can't do powder coating as it will be fitted and Tig welded right to the car, one bend at a time!!

Chris suggested to paint it red and stripe it to match the car but I think it will stand out to much, I want it to blend in as much as a roll bar in a vert can!! I think I will go black and still throw some flat black stripes on it... He really liked the fender stripes and had not seen them before, he said it would look cool with a set of red ones wrapped around the door bars to carry the theme...

I will have to lose the dead pedal... No biggie... I will also have to trim the rear side panels and maybe the front kick panels myself for reinstall, thats cool... Nothing else will be affected he said...

He was showing me some of the projects he was working on, couple ricer race cars, helicopter exhaust, and a custom ricer header... I asked if he has ever made a set of custom headers for one of our cars... "Not yet, but I would like to"...

:idea:

So anyway, this winter it will be going back for full exhaust!! Stainless headers and 3" aluminum pipes with aluminum mufflers with custom milled tips!! He even makes the mufflers... I have heard his system on a couple cars and it sounds phenomenal!!

It was a good trip, he is a really cool down to earth guy who sure knows his stuff!! He also knows a lot of the same car people I know...

http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8237.115174540_large.JPG

You know............if he produces two of the exhaust systems at the same time, it would likely be cheaper......just sayin'.

[onecrazydog]

But then I wouldn't have bragging rights to a one off custom system...

Plus he would need your car for two weeks...

But I will ask cuz I like you!!

[Boston Mike]

But then I wouldn't have bragging rights to a one off custom system...

Plus he would need your car for two weeks...

But I will ask cuz I like you!!

you'd still have Canadian bragging rights. :grin:

plus we have the same car and mostly same setup (just got my watts link on last week). He could just fit it to your car, so he wouldn't need mine.

[onecrazydog]

30 more days until the roll bar installation!!

:waiting2:

[Boston Mike]

30 more days until the roll bar installation!!

:waiting2:

How's my new exhaust coming along?

[Joe G]

30 more days until the roll bar installation!!

:waiting2:

How long will you be without it again?

[onecrazydog]

How long will you be without it again?

two weeks max...

[onecrazydog]

How's my new exhaust coming along?

You should have got it by now...

[Joe G]

two weeks max...

Oh, that's not bad. I thought you had said something like a month or more. That would suck considering winter is only a month or so away for you. :cold:


:giggle:

[onecrazydog]

Oh, that's not bad. I thought you had said something like a month or more. That would suck considering winter is only a month or so away for you. :cold:


:giggle:

Two and a half months until winter... How depressing...

It will take longer to do the exhaust though... So I will trailer there this winter for that...

[Joe G]

Maybe I was thinking about the exhaust when I remembered the long lead time.


You decided on what you're gonna do with the rad cover & CAI?

[onecrazydog]

Maybe I was thinking about the exhaust when I remembered the long lead time.


You decided on what you're gonna do with the rad cover & CAI?

Replace both!! I am going to go with the ford racing cai and the polished cobra jet 123 mm Mass Air Flow Sensor Housing... I will then sell the steeda cai I have...


I wonder where I could get a sweet deal on said items...

[onecrazydog]

Here's a few more pics of what my roll bar will look like... But painted...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/2010_International_Mustang_Meet/P1010447.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/2010_International_Mustang_Meet/P1010450.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/2010_International_Mustang_Meet/P1010448.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/2010_International_Mustang_Meet/P1010446.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/2010_International_Mustang_Meet/P1010444.JPG

[Joe G]

What color are you painting it? You might have said already... but I don't read back. :hide:

I see the door beams can be removed, but can the rear cross beam be removed for rear passengers (or do you care)?

My kids like the back seat too much to ever have a roll bar. Plus, I don't think Momma G would ever let me race the car. Once we build the next house, I may get a track turd like TG did. Something that I wouldn't get too upset if I cracked it up.

[onecrazydog]

What color are you painting it? You might have said already... but I don't read back. :hide:

I see the door beams can be removed, but can the rear cross beam be removed for rear passengers (or do you care)?

My kids like the back seat too much to ever have a roll bar. Plus, I don't think Momma G would ever let me race the car. Once we build the next house, I may get a track turd like TG did. Something that I wouldn't get too upset if I cracked it up.


Cross beam is solid... I am ok with having no back seat... I can put two girls in the front and I am not greedy... I was thinking about doing a rear seat delete and putting a kick azz stereo back there...

The shaker 1000 just doesn't cut it with the top down at highway speeds... Trunk sub is basically useless dead weight in a vert...

[Joe G]

... I was thinking about doing a rear seat delete and putting a kick azz stereo back there...

The shaker 1000 just doesn't cut it with the top down at highway speeds... Trunk sub is basically useless dead weight in a vert...

Bangastang makes a cool rear-seat delete kit that I can get. :grin:


http://www.bangastang.com/_e/Mustang_Rear_Seat_Delete/product/BSRSDK/Mustang_Rear_Seat_Delete_Kit.htm

[JTB]

Cross beam is solid... I am ok with having no back seat... I can put two girls in the front and I am not greedy... I was thinking about doing a rear seat delete and putting a kick azz stereo back there...

The shaker 1000 just doesn't cut it with the top down at highway speeds... Trunk sub is basically useless dead weight in a vert...


Why DOG? Are you going to track and drag this car a lot?

May I suggest powder-coating the roll bar or anodizing it, both are more durable than paint and full rolls bars always get nicked and hit getting in and out.

[GT500FLYBOY]

I suggest Rustoleum crinkle paint. You can't repair chipped powder coat or scarred anodized. Just keep a can of Rustoleum around. Looks fine - and matches our plastic trim. Piper uses it for all their bars and cages.

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/jhe12345/rollbar/?albumview=slideshow

[onecrazydog]

Why DOG? Are you going to track and drag this car a lot?

May I suggest powder-coating the roll bar or anodizing it, both are more durable than paint and full rolls bars always get nicked and hit getting in and out.

Yes, when the warranty expires I plan on doing some quarter mile, drifting, and wot top speed runs to see how fast it will go...

Of course I haven't had it up to 160 already with the top down already...


I asked about anodizing the roll bar but it is going to be fabricated and Tig welded from base up, right in the car... Every piece totally custom bent... So it has to be painted in the car... I could always wrap it with something...

[onecrazydog]

I suggest Rustoleum crinkle paint. You can't repair chipped powder coat or scarred anodized. Just keep a can of Rustoleum around. Looks fine - and matches our plastic trim. Piper uses it for all their bars and cages.

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/jhe12345/rollbar/?albumview=slideshow


:tiphat2:

Sweet pics!!

[JTB]

I suggest Rustoleum crinkle paint. You can't repair chipped powder coat or scarred anodized. Just keep a can of Rustoleum around. Looks fine - and matches our plastic trim. Piper uses it for all their bars and cages.

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/jhe12345/rollbar/?albumview=slideshow

Your set-up looks great!

[mustang loco]

I suggest Rustoleum crinkle paint. You can't repair chipped powder coat or scarred anodized. Just keep a can of Rustoleum around. Looks fine - and matches our plastic trim. Piper uses it for all their bars and cages.

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/jhe12345/rollbar/?albumview=slideshow


Nice pics and set up!!

[onecrazydog]

I talked to Chris tonight and I am going to drop my car off Oct 9 instead of this week... Then he is going to do the roll bar and exhaust at the same time and also fab me up some tie downs for the dyno and any trailering... Will take about 4 weeks but I would sooner get it done now than the middle of winter...

The roll bar will be painted with rustolem spray bombs for easy touch up... He liked the fender stripes and thought it would look cool to wrap some around the door bars... I agree!! I asuggested we wrap the roll bar with stripes too!! Flat black of course, and I still have enough material from Farmdog to do it!! I would do red stripes but I would like it to be more subtle that stand out, that's my gig..

For exhaust it will be stainless headers with a 2" to 1 7/8" taper or something like that... Then stainless 3" pipe to aluminum mufflers and cnc'd tips with "SVT" cutout on the top and GT500 on the bottom... I could have went 3" aluminum pipe all the way but stainless will be way more durable...

Not very many clamps on this system,
http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8258.45202042_std.JPG

That will be it for mods this year... Spring I will do a supercharger...

[Gr8snkbite]

sweet exh....need more detailed pics of it....impressive dude...

[onecrazydog]

I will get him to take pics as he builds everything, that was just a pic of a catback system he did on his friends GT500... Mine will be the first one for headers!! Cool!!

The milled tips,
http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8237.115174540_std.JPG

He even puts milled ends on the mufflers he makes... They will have Unobtanium Welding logo milled in them though, not RS4... He will also try and design the headers so there will be easy access to the tranny, if need be... His shop is 20 min away from my tuners... They have been good friends for years, so i really trust Chris too... His shop is also attached to his house so my car is pretty safe there...

I am excited but it`s gonna suck waiting a month!!

[King Cobra]

Awesome Stacey! This time next year with the new supercharger, your car will be a real beast.:wtg:

[Boston Mike]

I talked to Chris tonight and I am going to drop my car off Oct 9 instead of this week... Then he is going to do the roll bar and exhaust at the same time and also fab me up some tie downs for the dyno and any trailering... Will take about 4 weeks but I would sooner get it done now than the middle of winter...

The roll bar will be painted with rustolem spray bombs for easy touch up... He liked the fender stripes and thought it would look cool to wrap some around the door bars... I agree!! I asuggested we wrap the roll bar with stripes too!! Flat black of course, and I still have enough material from Farmdog to do it!! I would do red stripes but I would like it to be more subtle that stand out, that's my gig..

For exhaust it will be stainless headers with a 2" to 1 7/8" taper or something like that... Then stainless 3" pipe to aluminum mufflers and cnc'd tips with "SVT" cutout on the top and GT500 on the bottom... I could have went 3" aluminum pipe all the way but stainless will be way more durable...

Not very many clamps on this system,
http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8258.45202042_std.JPG

That will be it for mods this year... Spring I will do a supercharger...

Will my exhaust be done at the same time?? Let me know when you need my shipping address.

:grin:

[onecrazydog]

Will my exhaust be done at the same time?? Let me know when you need my shipping address.

:grin:

Yes, he said he could build another set at the same time using my car for fitting... I would be ok with having to leave it there a bit longer... 5 grand Canadian funds, with half up front... What do you want milled in the tip cutouts? You wouldn't have to get the same as me...


:waiting2:

That's going to be a big box!!

[Boston Mike]

Yes, he said he could build another set at the same time using my car for fitting... I would be ok with having to leave it there a bit longer... 5 grand Canadian funds, with half up front... What do you want milled in the tip cutouts? You wouldn't have to get the same as me...


:waiting2:


That's going to be a big box!!

So it's a C$2500 job? :grin:

[onecrazydog]

So it's a C$2500 x 2 job? :grin:

Yeah... So you even get to save a few bucks on the exchange!!

That may seem expensive for down there, but up here that is not a bad price for a complete custom system built to the car... That is going to be a lot of welds!! Every one of them perfect...

Paypal is fine...

[Joe G]

FIVE

THOUSAND

:canada: DOLLARS

????

:faint:

O
M
G

[68fastback]

OMG!!

...those milled tips are very cool!! ;-)

[mustang loco]

I will get him to take pics as he builds everything, that was just a pic of a catback system he did on his friends GT500... Mine will be the first one for headers!! Cool!!

The milled tips,
http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8237.115174540_std.JPG




Those tips are very cool ....as a matter of fact,this complete exhaust syst. is!!:wtg:




Awesome Stacey! This time next year with the new supercharger, your car will be a real beast.:wtg:


:weg:

[Johnny Dangerously]

FIVE

THOUSAND

:canada: DOLLARS

????

:faint:

O
M
G
He doesn't have any kids college tuition to pay for so he may as well enjoy it himself.


`

[Birdman]

I talked to Chris tonight and I am going to drop my car off Oct 9 instead of this week... Then he is going to do the roll bar and exhaust at the same time and also fab me up some tie downs for the dyno and any trailering... Will take about 4 weeks but I would sooner get it done now than the middle of winter...

The roll bar will be painted with rustolem spray bombs for easy touch up... He liked the fender stripes and thought it would look cool to wrap some around the door bars... I agree!! I asuggested we wrap the roll bar with stripes too!! Flat black of course, and I still have enough material from Farmdog to do it!! I would do red stripes but I would like it to be more subtle that stand out, that's my gig..

For exhaust it will be stainless headers with a 2" to 1 7/8" taper or something like that... Then stainless 3" pipe to aluminum mufflers and cnc'd tips with "SVT" cutout on the top and GT500 on the bottom... I could have went 3" aluminum pipe all the way but stainless will be way more durable...

Not very many clamps on this system,
http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8258.45202042_std.JPG

That will be it for mods this year... Spring I will do a supercharger...

Looks like great workmanship Stacy. One suggestion though is I would have him install some flanged type disconnects so you could remove the exhaust easily without having to remove the whole thing if you need to work on something like the transmission, driveshaft etc...( or replace a bad Cat or muffler).
That is one thing I hate about my system (stainless works) it is dfficult to dissemble and remove.

[Gr8snkbite]

I will get him to take pics as he builds everything, that was just a pic of a catback system he did on his friends GT500... Mine will be the first one for headers!! Cool!!

The milled tips,
http://www.higherarcing.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/IMG_8237.115174540_std.JPG

He even puts milled ends on the mufflers he makes... They will have Unobtanium Welding logo milled in them though, not RS4... He will also try and design the headers so there will be easy access to the tranny, if need be... His shop is 20 min away from my tuners... They have been good friends for years, so i really trust Chris too... His shop is also attached to his house so my car is pretty safe there...

I am excited but it`s gonna suck waiting a month!!

does he mail order......:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Looks like great workmanship Stacy. One suggestion though is I would have him install some flanged type disconnects so you could remove the exhaust easily without having to remove the whole thing if you need to work on something like the transmission, driveshaft etc...( or replace a bad Cat or muffler).
That is one thing I hate about my system (stainless works) it is dfficult to dissemble and remove.


Check!! No cats though... We don't have to have them up here... I mentioned tranny access to him, so it is in the plan!! Will mention the driveshaft access too because I eventually may go the one piece carbon fiber one... Thanks Birdy!!

[onecrazydog]

Those tips are very cool ....as a matter of fact,this complete exhaust syst. is!!:wtg:






:weg:

Yup, I'm coming after you!! :chirp:

[onecrazydog]

He doesn't have any kids college tuition to pay for so he may as well enjoy it himself.


`

Hellz yeah bud!! That's the way I look at it!!

[Boston Mike]

He doesn't have any kids college tuition to pay for so he may as well send monkey a freebie.


`

I wan't expecting it to be free, but that would be awfully generous. OCD? :grin:

:sofa:

[mustang loco]

Yup, I'm coming after you!! :chirp:


:webers:. Great,and if I lose,I'm buying the round!!:beerchug:.LOLLL

[onecrazydog]

I wan't expecting it to be free, but that would be awfully generous. OCD? :grin:

:sofa:


:giggle:

When I win big on the lottery, I will send you the custom exhaust that is going on my car... I would be redoing mine in titanium!!


Guess I should buy some lottery tickets...

[onecrazydog]

Car goes in next Sat!! Material is ordered!! WOOT!! Gone for a month though is going to suck... :( Specially right before winter!! Might have to fire up the Vette!!

[Joe G]

Good luck. Can't wait to see the result.

[JTB]

Car goes in next Sat!! Material is ordered!! WOOT!! Gone for a month though is going to suck... :( Specially right before winter!! Might have to fire up the Vette!!


For a cage and Exhaust? :shades:

Does the guy work Part Time?

[onecrazydog]

For a cage and Exhaust? :shades:

Does the guy work Part Time?

Slow and meticulous... Every piece of steel has to be cut and bent to shape... Then all tig welded by hand... Plus he has to design everything... This will be the first set of headers he is making for a GT500!!


I have a ton of house reno's to do then so it won't be too bad... He did say up to a month, could be earlier...


I hope it sounds good!

He did the complete exhaust on my Tuners Fox!! One fast fox!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy4_Y2ctBcs

[Gr8snkbite]

Sweet...need full pic spread....

[mustang loco]

Sweet...need full pic spread....


and vid....want to hear it too!!

[onecrazydog]

Should be loud!! Headers and no cats!! Which reminds me, I will have to get my tune adjusted for that so he can start the car...

I will get him to send pics of the progress!!

[onecrazydog]

I talked to my tuner today and we are going to throw it on the dyno after, he said it could run lean with the header install... He also said we have to tweak some settings because some path for something will be longer and have to be compnsated for... I can't remember the exact terminology he used... I think it has to do with some sensors in the exhaust?

[JTB]

Should be loud!! Headers and no cats!! Which reminds me, I will have to get my tune adjusted for that so he can start the car...

I will get him to send pics of the progress!!

That set up will make my exhaust sound like STOCK. :yikes:

It is going to be RACE TRACK LOUD!

AND make sure you get you TUNE sorted, a custom exhaust is going to effect your tune Big Time.

[onecrazydog]

That set up will make my exhaust sound like STOCK. :yikes:

It is going to be RACE TRACK LOUD!

AND make sure you get you TUNE sorted, a custom exhaust is going to effect your tune Big Time.

The louder the better!! Lol, it shouldn't be too bad.... No worse than an old big block with headers and mufflers... Right??

It will go directly to the tuner after... My tuner "Matt" and welder"Chris" are great friends that have known each other for years... Both are really great guys, straight up, no smoke and mirrors... Matt is VK's tuner too...

Sunday I drop the car off and my cousin is giving me a ride back to Edmonton, so that's cool!!

Then I will put the vette on the lift and maybe fix a few leaks while the Shelby is gone... Need to finish some house reno's that have been waiting all summer... Going to take a few weeks off of work, now that we are moved in...

[Birdman]

I talked to my tuner today and we are going to throw it on the dyno after, he said it could run lean with the header install... He also said we have to tweak some settings because some path for something will be longer and have to be compnsated for... I can't remember the exact terminology he used... I think it has to do with some sensors in the exhaust?

A couple of things may have to be addressed in the tune...

(1) Fast Light-Off HEGO heater Duty-Cycle function. If the vehicle has long tube headers you may find that you will have to extend the time and duty cycle in order to speed up the EGO tip warm up for accurate STFT. Also, you may note that if replacement rear O2's are used that they often take more time to heat up and this will help resolve the problem.

(2)Transport delay in seconds during the upstream HEGO's. (this may not be necessary if #1 is done)

[mustang loco]

The louder the better!! Lol, it shouldn't be too bad.... No worse than an old big block with headers and mufflers... Right??

It will go directly to the tuner after... My tuner "Matt" and welder"Chris" are great friends that have known each other for years... Both are really great guys, straight up, no smoke and mirrors... Matt is VK's tuner too...

Sunday I drop the car off and my cousin is giving me a ride back to Edmonton, so that's cool!!

Then I will put the vette on the lift and maybe fix a few leaks while the Shelby is gone... Need to finish some house reno's that have been waiting all summer... Going to take a few weeks off of work, now that we are moved in...


That's great OCD!..Can't wait ...

[onecrazydog]

A couple of things may have to be addressed in the tune...

(1) Fast Light-Off HEGO heater Duty-Cycle function. If the vehicle has long tube headers you may find that you will have to extend the time and duty cycle in order to speed up the EGO tip warm up for accurate STFT. Also, you may note that if replacement rear O2's are used that they often take more time to heat up and this will help resolve the problem.

(2)Transport delay in seconds during the upstream HEGO's. (this may not be necessary if #1 is done)

Thanks George!! That went totally over my head, but could be what he was talking about!! I hope so, that would pretty well justify he is doing things properly and not cutting corners!!

[onecrazydog]

Ispent the day cleaning and doing detail stuff on the Shelby today, tomorrow I drop her off... Road trip!!

[Joe G]

Ispent the day cleaning and doing detail stuff on the Shelby today, tomorrow I drop her off... Road trip!!

Drive safe, Dog.

[onecrazydog]

Have fun Stacey!

I have a vid of you working your other job to pay for the roll bars.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZbV6VFTK20

I keep getting written up for biting co workers though.... Hard habit to break...


Trip went good, was a great morning so I had the top down!! In Oct!! Woot!!

We went over a few details on how the roll bar and exhaust would go... I asked him to try and make the headers so they don't have to be removed for eventual clutch replacement... The exhaust tips are going to be anodized black to blend in more with the bottom trim... The botttom of the tips will still have "GT500" cut out, but "SVT" that I am getting on the top will be etched in after anodizing so it will stand out...

Now, the waiting begins.... He said he will take lots of pics of the progress...

[onecrazydog]

That set up will make my exhaust sound like STOCK. :yikes:

It is going to be RACE TRACK LOUD!

AND make sure you get you TUNE sorted, a custom exhaust is going to effect your tune Big Time.


About the loudness... He asked me what decible range I wanted the mufflers... Lol, I guess since he hand makes them he can make them loud or quiet... He will match it close to the level as it is now... The kr axlebacks are pretty loud, specially on cold start...

[onecrazydog]

:woohoo:

Chris made the mufflers last night!! The long single one is for a turbo escort!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/image-cache/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_8995_disp800.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/image-cache/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_8996_disp800.jpg

The clamps look pretty sweet too!!
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/image-cache/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_8999_disp800.jpg


I can't wait to see the exhaust tips!! They should be finished soon... Chris is going to do the roll bar before the headers and rest of the exhaust...

WOOT!!

[JTB]

How does he tune the exhausts and mufflers for each particular application?

[onecrazydog]

I think size of the muffler and the amount/density of packing material inside determine that outcome JT... They also have their own exhaust note too... It is defiantly an experiment as I have no idea what it will sound like exactly... I just know it's going to be sweet!!

[68fastback]

Sweet!!

....and I noticed they're made from the finest material: Unobtanium! :grin:

[onecrazydog]

Sweet!!

....and I noticed they're made from the finest material: Unobtanium! :grin:

:boink:


Unobtanium Welding!! Master Jedi Welder...

[68fastback]

:smile: He sure does nice work!!

[Joe G]

Man... this is gonna be like Christmas for you! :woohoo:

[JTB]

I think size of the muffler and the amount/density of packing material inside determine that outcome JT... They also have their own exhaust note too... It is defiantly an experiment as I have no idea what it will sound like exactly... I just know it's going to be sweet!!

Yeah, I know that Dog, just wondering how he determines what is best for each engine, (Flow, backpressure etc.) without making a bunch of designs and dynoing each set up to see which is best for each engine and tune.

Exhaust dissipation isn't rocket science BUTT http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_43RW_QStT2Y/ShpmlljDKLI/AAAAAAAAHo8/n4cCTBNo_M0/s400/jessica-biel-bikini-butt-01-thumb.jpg there is SOME science and engineering involved.

[HSURB]

Yeah, I know that Dog, just wondering how he determines what is best for each engine, (Flow, backpressure etc.) without making a bunch of designs and dynoing each set up to see which is best for each engine and tune.

Exhaust dissipation isn't rocket science BUTT http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_43RW_QStT2Y/ShpmlljDKLI/AAAAAAAAHo8/n4cCTBNo_M0/s400/jessica-biel-bikini-butt-01-thumb.jpg there is SOME science and engineering involved.

I tend to agree JT.

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

Yeah, I know that Dog, just wondering how he determines what is best for each engine, (Flow, backpressure etc.) without making a bunch of designs and dynoing each set up to see which is best for each engine and tune.

Exhaust dissipation isn't rocket science BUTT http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_43RW_QStT2Y/ShpmlljDKLI/AAAAAAAAHo8/n4cCTBNo_M0/s400/jessica-biel-bikini-butt-01-thumb.jpg there is SOME science and engineering involved.

Man, she has a nice butt!! I will ask Chris how he figures it out.... I am guessing he would make it as free flowing as possible then tune the car to that... I sent him an email... and the link so he can read this thread...

[King Cobra]

I tend to agree JT.

HSURB®

Me too!:party7:

[mustang loco]

Me too!:party7:

+1 :shades:....Can't wait to hear the "new sound" OCD!!

[Matthew]

The mufflers Chris did for my Fox made the car 10 dBA quieter at idle and cost no power versus the Flowmaster 50 series setup I had before. The exhaust from the headers back to the dumps was configured the same and used the same tubing size (3.5" with X-Pipe), but the new aluminum setup weighed 31 pounds less (old system 48#, new system 17#). In practice these aluminum systems seem very durable on street cars and of course they will NEVER rust. The only place we have seen any problems is with a serious turbo road race car (a Nissan Silvia) where the downpipe seemed to be getting too hot for the material to really stand up.

One of our close friends here is a PhD Mechanical Engineer (Stanford) so if some engineering expertise is required it is pretty readily available.

By the way, while Chris welds all these exotics like Zirconium, you would obviously never build a roll bar out of it. Chromoly Steel is usually your best choice for strength and weight, and I am sure that is what onecrazydog is getting! If you need your nuclear fuel rods welded up though, Chris is certified for that too ...

-Matthew

[onecrazydog]

Yup, we are going with Chromoly Steel for the roll bar!! We decided to do stainless steel x-pipe too instead of aluminum... When I win the lottery, we wll do a complete Titanium exhaust!!


Header collectors and the quick connect pins for the door bars!! Heavy duty!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9000.JPG



Sweet Camaro and not sure if that other car is a Beamer or Audi??

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_0508.JPG

look at all that room under there, I see I missed a few spot while cleaning under there... I was in a hurry...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9003.JPG

[onecrazydog]

Yeah, I know that Dog, just wondering how he determines what is best for each engine, (Flow, backpressure etc.) without making a bunch of designs and dynoing each set up to see which is best for each engine and tune.

Exhaust dissipation isn't rocket science there is SOME science and engineering involved.


Got a reply JT!!

"My approach is simple: I try to design a system that flows an appropriate amount for the application as a minimum. Then, I take into account the customer's desire for overall noise reduction, and modify only the mufflers to achieve this goal.
As they are a straight-through design, and very near the end of the system, making them longer or larger in OD would have a very small effect on the overall flow of the system, and a rather dramatic effect on their ability to absorb noise.
Unlike a baffled muffler, the flow characteristics of my own design are quite good. I have discussed the design at length with our engineer friend, and he is confident in their ability to both flow and reduce noise. So much so in fact, that he has chosen me to fabricate a very special exhaust system for his 09 M3 in the future using that very design.

As for the length of time needed to do these 3 elements on Stacey's car, it is because I am meticulous, have a loving family, and a full-time job as a welding instructor at one of Canada's premier Polytechnics. I do what I can when I can, and quality is the top priority. Time and cost
are simply by-products of the quality desired."


Chris has been awesome to deal with!! I am cool with him taking his time... It will be worth it!!

[JTB]

Yup, we are going with Chromoly Steel for the roll bar!! We decided to do stainless steel x-pipe too instead of aluminum... When I win the lottery, we wll do a complete Titanium exhaust!!


Header collectors and the quick connect pins for the door bars!! Heavy duty!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9000.JPG



Sweet Camaro and not sure if that other car is a Beamer or Audi??

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_0508.JPG

look at all that room under there, I see I missed a few spot while cleaning under there... I was in a hurry...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9003.JPG

That's an AUDI A4 and they do not come in Mens. :mafiasmilie:

[JTB]

Got a reply JT!!

"My approach is simple: I try to design a system that flows an appropriate amount for the application as a minimum. Then, I take into account the customer's desire for overall noise reduction, and modify only the mufflers to achieve this goal.
As they are a straight-through design, and very near the end of the system, making them longer or larger in OD would have a very small effect on the overall flow of the system, and a rather dramatic effect on their ability to absorb noise.
Unlike a baffled muffler, the flow characteristics of my own design are quite good. I have discussed the design at length with our engineer friend, and he is confident in their ability to both flow and reduce noise. So much so in fact, that he has chosen me to fabricate a very special exhaust system for his 09 M3 in the future using that very design.

As for the length of time needed to do these 3 elements on Stacey's car, it is because I am meticulous, have a loving family, and a full-time job as a welding instructor at one of Canada's premier Polytechnics. I do what I can when I can, and quality is the top priority. Time and cost
are simply by-products of the quality desired."


Chris has been awesome to deal with!! I am cool with him taking his time... It will be worth it!!

Sounds like it's going to be great Stace!

Ti is the ultimate Exhaust material IMO but your right, the cost for a custom car app (GT500) would be prohibitive. The TiForce and Aakrapovic exhaust Ti exhausts I have used on my bikes were almost 2K for Headers, connecting pipe and can. The real benefit is the strength of the pipe (unlike Aluminum) and the weight savings, only 8 to 9 pounds for the entire system on a SUPERBIKE.


http://www.hardracing.com/images/pipepieces_small.jpg


http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/aprilia/aprilia_akro01.jpg

I think Akrapovic make some Ti apps for some Porsches, BMWs and some exotics and you can spend $10K to 14K on some of their car Ti Exhaust apps. :yikes:

[onecrazydog]

That's an AUDI A4 and they do not come in Mens. :mafiasmilie:


I found out it's actually a 4.2L v8 AUDI RS4, with an onobtanuim exhaust on it...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjk8bA3WNAs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5u9Ti99A2g

[JTB]

Is that car running? :shades:


Thanks Dog for the CT sale tip, I was able to find the 3/4 Torx Sockets, which was what I was looking for, saw that little micro ratchet you got but even at $20 bucks had to issue a :yellowcard3:.


http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp129/JTBConsulting/IMG_3210-1.jpg

Did you see the new 5-50 synth oil option for our cars? Sure is cheap! I wonder who makes CT's Oil?


http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp129/JTBConsulting/IMG_3209-1.jpg

[onecrazydog]

Thanks Dog for the CT sale tip, I was able to find the 3/4 Torx Sockets, which was what I was looking for, saw that little micro ratchet you got but even at $20 bucks had to issue a :yellowcard3:.



Did you see the new 5-50 synth oil option for out cars? Sure is cheap! I wonder who makes CT's Oil?


Shell makes the Motomaster Formula one oil... I will pass and stick with Mobil One, I wish Can Tire would carry it in 5-50...

The torx sockets were a great deal at 9 bucks!! 20 was ok for that sweet little ratchet driver... That's probably the same price as one beer at a leafs game... The ratchet lasts forever... :giggle:

[JTB]

Shell makes the Motomaster Formula one oil... I will pass and stick with Mobil One, I wish Can Tire would carry it in 5-50...

The torx sockets were a great deal at 9 bucks!! 20 was ok for that sweet little ratchet driver... That's probably the same price as one beer at a leafs game... The http://www.nhlhockeyportal.com/images/1/TorontoMapleLeafsLogoButton.gif last forever...

+1

Been running the Mobil too, may try the Castrol, I think :birdy: runs it.

As for the LEAFS, you got that right!

Heard your Oilers stubbed their toe on the FLAMES. :tease2:

[mustang loco]

I found out it's actually a 4.2L v8 AUDI RS4, with an onobtanuim exhaust on it...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjk8bA3WNAs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5u9Ti99A2g


Audi sounds real nice!!

[onecrazydog]

I picked up my stock exhaust this weekend... Chris also gave me a used set of Corsa axlebacks to sell... On the way home I stopped in Red Deer because Jeff (zeefree) wanted to try my KR axlebacks with his high flow cats... I left the corsas with him too, then he can try them both out and I will sell him which ever ones he likes... Those Corsa's are heavy!! Wow!! I gave him my stock mid pipes as he needed one and he said his friend would buy my old x pipe but I just gave that to him too, those parts will never go back on my car so why keep them...

Had a good chat with Chris, and gave him some tickets to see the Calgary Flames in the Saddledome!!

The interior is all out and he was starting on the roll bar... When you think about it, there is a lot of labour involved... The interior has to come out then go back in after fabrication, the complete exhaust has to come out and things like strut bar & cai also have to be removed for access and reinstalled...

Oh yeah, I was checking out my new mufflers and :wow2: are they ever light!! WOOT!! It is going to sound sweet but scary!!

[mustang loco]

:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Jeff tried out the mufflers and the KR's were way too loud with his hi flow cats... The Corsas sound good he said, but do pop at wot... Jeff is young and just bought a house so I just gave him the Corsas... My cruisin bud wants my axlebacks but I should charge him for them... I already gave him my old steeda upper and lower control arms and he was the first one to get a shift handle...

Whats a fair price on used kr axlebacks in mint condition?

Here's our cars together,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/09_Shelbys/DSC00630.JPG

[JTB]

Jeff tried out the mufflers and the KR's were way too loud with his hi flow cats... The Corsas sound good he said, but do pop at wot... Jeff is young and just bought a house so I just gave him the Corsas... My cruisin bud wants my axlebacks but I should charge him for them... I already gave him my old steeda upper and lower control arms and he was the first one to get a shift handle...

Whats a fair price on used kr axlebacks in mint condition?

Here's our cars together,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/09_Shelbys/DSC00630.JPG

He's still a BUD, so $3 Hun would be fair, IMO.

[Boston Mike]

Jeff tried out the mufflers and the KR's were way too loud with his hi flow cats... The Corsas sound good he said, but do pop at wot... Jeff is young and just bought a house so I just gave him the Corsas... My cruisin bud wants my axlebacks but I should charge him for them... I already gave him my old steeda upper and lower control arms and he was the first one to get a shift handle...

Whats a fair price on used kr axlebacks in mint condition?

Here's our cars together,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/09_Shelbys/DSC00630.JPG

:monkey:

[onecrazydog]

:monkey:

You were second the list monkey, but my bud really wants them... He is on a pretty tight mod leash so I like to help him when I can...

[Joe G]

:monkey: doesn't need any more mods.

[68fastback]

...just pick up a can of this (http://www.duluthtrading.com/96235.aspx) and all will be well :shades:











:haha:

[JTB]

:monkey: doesn't need any more diapers to wash.

+1

The poor bastid is completely whipped. :bigboss:

[onecrazydog]

...just pick up a can of this (http://www.duluthtrading.com/96235.aspx) and all will be well :shades:











:haha:

:spitcopy:

[68fastback]

:biggrin:

[onecrazydog]

He's still a BUD, so $3 Hun would be fair, IMO.

Cool, I was thinking two fitty - three hun!! I also have my old bangastang cover that would work with his steeda cai... But it would have to be painted slow vista blue...

Last week we put his car on the lift and I showed him how to change the oil in the Shelby... Did not get one drop on the suspension!! He liked my tin foil around the filter idea!! I got a bottle of 20 yr old rye, tiffany snake embroidered seatbelt pads and a cool ball cap from his K( division out of the deal!!

[mustang loco]

Pretty cool stuff Stacey,helping your bud like that,that's what friends are for!!:wtg:Nice car he has too EH!!

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9542.jpg

inside,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9538.jpg

[Joe G]

moar pics!!!

[mustang loco]

:popcorn:

[CH53Driver]

4586

[JTB]

4586

:doh2:

We are reaching the End of Civilization...

[CH53Driver]

:doh2:

We are reaching the End of Civilization...

They're :canada:.














:hide:

[mustang loco]

:doh2:

[JTB]

They're :canada:.














:hide:





:rofl:

...doubt that.

[Dad's72Mach]

:doh2:

We are reaching the End of Civilization...


Reaching? Man we passed that mile marker a ways back.



:pimp:

[Joe G]

They're :canada:.














:hide:

:goodpost:


I think the frosting was made from :canada: Maple syrup.





:rofl2:

[CH53Driver]

Reaching? Man we passed that mile marker a ways back.



:pimp:

:doh2:


:goodpost:


I think the frosting was made from :canada: Maple syrup.





:rofl2:

:giggle:

[onecrazydog]

moar pics!!!



http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9557.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9558.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9559.jpg

Ground clearance,
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9562.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9553.jpg


Rocketship parts!!

[JTB]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9557.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9558.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9559.jpg

Ground clearance,
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9562.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9553.jpg


Rocketship parts!!

Sweet, that's gonna be L-O-U-D!

What's with the little crossover pipe?

[mustang loco]

Very nice,looks great dog....how long before you get it back again??

[JTB]

Very nice,looks great dog....how long before you get it back again??

Can you guys post some pics of your hoods with the twist locks installed? :tiphat2:

[CH53Driver]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9557.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9558.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9559.jpg

Ground clearance,
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9562.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9553.jpg


Rocketship parts!!

Sweet! :frolic:

[onecrazydog]

Can you guys post some pics of your hoods with the twist locks installed? :tiphat2:

I don't have them installed yet... You get a KR hood JT? Cool!!

[onecrazydog]

Sweet, that's gonna be L-O-U-D!

What's with the little crossover pipe?


It just looks little, optical illusion...

[onecrazydog]

Very nice,looks great dog....how long before you get it back again??

Between the end of this month and March 15th...

[onecrazydog]

Sweet! :frolic:



:webers:

[JTB]

I don't have them installed yet... You get a KR hood JT? Cool!!

Nope...

[Boston Mike]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9557.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9558.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9559.jpg

Ground clearance,
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9562.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9553.jpg


Rocketship parts!!

:drool:


Is my set ready yet? :innocent:

[JTB]

It just looks little, optical illusion...

Why did he go with a cross pipe up high like that?

HP? Sound?

[King Cobra]

Looks great Dog!:wow2:

[mustang loco]

Can you guys post some pics of your hoods with the twist locks installed? :tiphat2:

mine are install but the car's in storage right now JT,as soon as it comes out,will put some with new mods pics as well!!

[onecrazydog]

Why did he go with a cross pipe up high like that?

HP? Sound?


It's actually a brace for strength, not a cross pipe...

[Gr8snkbite]

Looks awesome dog......those welds are perfection......hats off to him....

[onecrazydog]

Well, got a call this morning and the flanges were wrong...

I sure am not going to wait another five months for the machinist to remake them, so I need a set of headers... Stat... What kinds are good to go with? I need to be able to order them like tomorrow, I am so pissed off right now and I just want my car back...

I am so frustrated at this whole situation right now...

[Joe G]

I can check and see what's available Monday...

[onecrazydog]

:tiphat2:

[68fastback]

That sucks, OCD.

...might also be a problem since headers are not a standard length, e.g. Kooks vs ARs. Maybe they can tell what specific length the exhaust was designed for so you can find a set that's really close.

[onecrazydog]

That sucks, OCD.

...might also be a problem since headers are not a standard length, e.g. Kooks vs ARs. Maybe they can tell what specific length the exhaust was designed for so you can find a set that's really close.

He will match them up with the exhaust, that part isn't an issue... I think... Otherwise I will just start over from scratch... Simple as that...

[onecrazydog]

The roll bar hadn't been started because of other projects so I took this all as a sign and cancelled it... Once the exhaust is done and the car is tuned, thats it... Modding is done, no more go faster... I am going to enjoy the car the way it is...

[68fastback]

The Kooks are shorter than most (and amazingly make a couple more HP) but that might give him some flexibility in mating them up -- dunno -- just mentioning in case that turns out to matter.

[68fastback]

The roll bar hadn't been started because of other projects so I took this all as a sign and cancelled it... Once the exhaust is done and the car is tuned, thats it... Modding is done, no more go faster... I am going to enjoy the car the way it is...

Where have I heaard this before? :biggrin:

Seriously, tho, that's a really wise and Zen attitude, imo ...ultimately all enjoyment resides in the person, not the object...

...not that these awesome cars make that any more diffficult either :chirp:

[CH53Driver]

:wow2: that sucks Dog! I can feel your frustration. I thought I remember people saying the American Racing LT headers were really good? I think that's what Keith had on his 2007, maybe he can chime in.

[onecrazydog]

Where have I heaard this before? :biggrin:

Yeah, I know!! I kinda lost focus on the reason I bought the car in the first place. It wasn't to mod the crap out of it but to have some fun... Lately it hasn't been very fun at all because I have been seriously stressing over this project and that isn't right...

[Darkside]

Modding is done, no more go faster... I am going to enjoy the car the way it is...

Momma D would never believe me if I said that. She would think I was trying reverse psychology and planning a built motor.

[HSURB]

Yeah, I know!! I kinda lost focus on the reason I bought the car in the first place. It wasn't to mod the crap out of it but to have some fun... Lately it hasn't been very fun at all because I have been seriously stressing over this project and that isn't right...

F the stress. Don't let it get to you. Just wrap up what you have going on and enjoy the heck out of the car. ShelbyFest will be awesome and you'll understand again why you have it.

By the way, did I mention you can bring a guest if you want. :haha:

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

:wow2: that sucks Dog! I can feel your frustration. I thought I remember people saying the American Racing LT headers were really good? I think that's what Keith had on his 2007, maybe he can chime in.

AMR's are on the potential list... Dynatech, JBA, I guess kooks to by what Dan says!!

I even thought about just putting the factory maniflods back on but after spending all that cash on the tubular K Member,I think it would be a shame not to put headers on... I just want this done...

[Darkside]

By the way, did I mention you can bring a guest if you want. :haha:

HSURB®

+1. OCD would probably drink for free at most places if he brought Amanda with him.

[onecrazydog]

F the stress. Don't let it get to you. Just wrap up what you have going on and enjoy the heck out of the car. ShelbyFest will be awesome and you'll understand again why you have it.

By the way, did I mention you can bring a guest if you want. :haha:

HSURB®

:webers:

[onecrazydog]

+1. OCD would probably drink for free at most places if he brought Amanda with him.

He still should be able to without her....





:rofl3:

[HSURB]

He still should be able to without her....





:rofl3:

I just won't be as much fun with a gal raised on a river in Missouri!!!!!! :haha::haha::haha:

HSURB®

[Gr8snkbite]

yea had the AR Headers on the 07...nice hardware too..perfect fit and an easy install with the k-member dropped.....

sorry to hear of the crapola dog....

[King Cobra]

I have the AR's also but mine don't fit as well as MC's did. Mine rubbed the steering shaft. I actually had to loosen the motor mounts and shift the engine slightly to get enough clearance.

I would probably recommend the Dynatechs. I've read alot of good things on TS about them. Easy install and can change the clutch without removing/loosening the headers.

[JTB]

Just read this OCD, TOTAL BS! :tommy:

Sorry this didn't work out for you car and the guy turned out to be full of shat.

Kooks and AR's are good headers. Doesn't FORD use AR's on their Cobra Jet package?

FR Shorties may be an option too..


If you do decide to keep you stock headers, I have a set of brand new ones (free to you if you want them) that you could powdercoat or something.

[Boston Mike]

Momma D would never believe me if I said that. She would think I was trying reverse psychology and planning a built motor.

but you ar.......ahem......choke......choke......cough.... ..sputter.......xx

[King Cobra]

but you ar.......ahem......choke......choke......cough.... ..sputter.......xx

:spitcopy:

[HSURB]

but you ar.......ahem......choke......choke......cough.... ..sputter.......xx

Do I hear wedding bells in the distance . . . . . . . . . He!! no, those are the emergency brakes being applied to the Mod Budget. :haha::hilarious::haha::hilarious::haha:

HSURB®

[Darkside]

Do I hear wedding bells in the distance . . . . . . . . . He!! no, those are the emergency brakes being applied to the Mod Budget. :haha::hilarious::haha::hilarious::haha:

HSURB®

:doh2:

My mod budget is already curtailed due to marriage. If I was single a single man, the Darkmobile would be sporting a built aluminum block motor with a ginormous blower and the Raptor would already have stripes painted on it :grin:

[Gr8snkbite]

I have the AR's also but mine don't fit as well as MC's did. Mine rubbed the steering shaft. I actually had to loosen the motor mounts and shift the engine slightly to get enough clearance.

I would probably recommend the Dynatechs. I've read alot of good things on TS about them. Easy install and can change the clutch without removing/loosening the headers.

did you change motor mounts? i did with the billet ones they had...maybe thats the difference...

[JTB]

:doh2:

My mod budget is already curtailed due to marriage. If I was single a single man, the Darkmobile would be sporting a built aluminum block motor with a ginormous blower and the Raptor would already have stripes painted on it :grin:

:doh2:

Throw three kids into that mix and see how the MOD budget fairs...

[Darkside]

:doh2:

Throw three kids into that mix and see how the MOD budget fairs...

I know better than that. Step kids that don't pay rent in your houses are bad enough. :yellowcard3:

[JTB]

I know better than that. Step kids that don't pay rent in your houses are bad enough. :yellowcard3:

Oh, that is not good....:nonono:

And that is an un-winnable shatstorm even for a Sith Lord.

[onecrazydog]

The Kooks are shorter than most (and amazingly make a couple more HP) but that might give him some flexibility in mating them up -- dunno -- just mentioning in case that turns out to matter.


Dan won... Kooks it is... Actually those were the only ones that they could get shipped out today... $855, so I told them to order them... Less hassle for me... This way Chris can finish the exhaust off, it can go to Matt's and get tuned then it will be finished and can come home and prepped for Shelbyfest...

[Gr8snkbite]

hope it all works out good for you dog.....DS stands at the ready....:grin:

[Darkside]

hope it all works out good for you dog.....DS stands at the ready....:grin:

Always ready to roll for the Family.

[onecrazydog]

hope it all works out good for you dog.....DS stands at the ready....:grin:


Lol, everything will be fine... Looking forward to hearing the exhaust system!!

[CH53Driver]

Lol, everything will be fine... Looking forward to hearing the exhaust system!!

+1 Can't wait to hear the beast! Your neighbors are going to love you.:giggle:

[Little Debbie]

sorry to hear about the problems. the solution sounds as though it's working toward a good end, though. :smile:

[68fastback]

Lol, everything will be fine... Looking forward to hearing the exhaust system!!


Awesome!! ...hope they get your buggy shakin' the walls again real quick ;-)

[King Cobra]

did you change motor mounts? i did with the billet ones they had...maybe thats the difference...

I stayed with the stock mounts. That's the only difference I believe.

Hope your back on the road soon Dog:chirp:

[Orf]

Throw three kids into that mix and see how the MOD budget fairs...


Amen...

[mustang loco]

Sorry to hear about the problems dog,happy you went with an alternative plan.Kooks,would also be my choice when I'll got with headers,Can't wait to hear her!!

[onecrazydog]

Passenger over-axle piece!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9649.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9648.JPG


End of the week the tips should be back from the anodizers, then a final machining for the letters... Looking forward to seeing them!!

[Gr8snkbite]

Sweet dog.....those welds look interesting..

[68fastback]

Nice! Looks like he 'stiches' around the joints then goes back to fill in the gaps -- minimizes distortion, I'd bet ...just like tac-and-fill on body panels?

[Gr8snkbite]

Nice! Looks like he 'stiches' around the joints then goes back to fill in the gaps -- minimizes distortion, I'd bet ...just like tac-and-fill on body panels?

My thought also.....minimizes gap issues, movement....

[JTB]

Passenger over-axle piece!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9649.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9648.JPG


End of the week the tips should be back from the anodizers, then a final machining for the letters... Looking forward to seeing them!!

Looks just beautiful!

Let's hope it fits and MAKES THE POWER!

[onecrazydog]

Looks just beautiful!

Let's hope it fits and MAKES THE POWER!

It is all fit right from the measurements of the car!! It will be perfect, I am not worried about that at all... I just had a little vent on the timing thing but it's not like I can drive it anyway... It's all good... Chris is a really great guy and is putting 110% into the job he doing... I know that if he hadn't gotten hurt, my car would have been done months ago... Then the guy who was providing the flanges screwed up, but he did come back with a decent price on the kooks and had them on the way the same day... :fingerscrossed:!! Chris will fab the pipes up to them perfectly and she will be sweet...

I canceled the roll bar (and of course I am second guessing that to, lol) because I came to the conclusion that I won't be running the car to the point where one is legally needed, and I always have worried it might clash with the flow of the car with the top down... Since it hadn't been started, I put the halt on it... I thought about maybe just doing one loop, but dunno... Lightbars look good but they are cosmetic only...

[Gr8snkbite]

You can always do it later if you so choose....finish what's going on and enjoy her for a while....

[onecrazydog]

You can always do it later if you so choose....finish what's going on and enjoy her for a while....


That's kinda what I was thinking!! Revisit it later maybe, or do it on another project... Maybe get the vette all safety'd up for racing, that's all it needs!! I wanted to explain my reasoning mainly, I didn't want anyone to think I did it just because I was all mad... I am not that big of a whiner...

[Gr8snkbite]

That's kinda what I was thinking!! Revisit it later maybe, or do it on another project... Maybe get the vette all safety'd up for racing, that's all it needs!! I wanted to explain my reasoning mainly, I didn't want anyone to think I did it just because I was all mad... I am not that big of a whiner...

Doubt anyone thought that.....just have fun with her as is once the pipes are done...

[GT500FLYBOY]

Dan won... Kooks it is... Actually those were the only ones that they could get shipped out today... $855, so I told them to order them... Less hassle for me... This way Chris can finish the exhaust off, it can go to Matt's and get tuned then it will be finished and can come home and prepped for Shelbyfest...

Good choice on the Kooks. I also had ARs on at one point - and also had the steering shaft rub issue. Even moving the engine to the far right and changing the mounts didn't help. The Kooks fit much better. Only issue - way loud with KRs or Corsas on - tho some may look for that...

[onecrazydog]

Good choice on the Kooks. I also had ARs on at one point - and also had the steering shaft rub issue. Even moving the engine to the far right and changing the mounts didn't help. The Kooks fit much better. Only issue - way loud with KRs or Corsas on - tho some may look for that...

Good to hear!! I will still have the handmade mufflers so should be good on sound, if it is too quiet or loud we can adjust accordingly!!

[CH53Driver]

Those pipes look sweet! Can't wait to see and hear the finished project!

[onecrazydog]

Those pipes look sweet! Can't wait to see and hear the finished project!

It will be dyno'd in Matts new shop!! She hasn't been there yet... I will video it for sure... Should be ready next week sometime!!

[King Cobra]

It is all fit right from the measurements of the car!! It will be perfect, I am not worried about that at all... I just had a little vent on the timing thing but it's not like I can drive it anyway... It's all good... Chris is a really great guy and is putting 110% into the job he doing... I know that if he hadn't gotten hurt, my car would have been done months ago... Then the guy who was providing the flanges screwed up, but he did come back with a decent price on the kooks and had them on the way the same day... :fingerscrossed:!! Chris will fab the pipes up to them perfectly and she will be sweet...

I canceled the roll bar (and of course I am second guessing that to, lol) because I came to the conclusion that I won't be running the car to the point where one is legally needed, and I always have worried it might clash with the flow of the car with the top down... Since it hadn't been started, I put the halt on it... I thought about maybe just doing one loop, but dunno... Lightbars look good but they are cosmetic only...

Good decision on the roll bar IMO. I would go with the light bar. I think they look great

[mustang loco]

It will be dyno'd in Matts new shop!! She hasn't been there yet... I will video it for sure... Should be ready next week sometime!!

cool stuff dog...can't wait!!

[onecrazydog]

Nice! Looks like he 'stiches' around the joints then goes back to fill in the gaps -- minimizes distortion, I'd bet ...just like tac-and-fill on body panels?

I asked and, he welds kitty-corner at the beginning to avoid breaking any of the tiny autogenous (no filler) tacks, then he has at it, bouncing around a little to avoid
any hot spots that may cause movement!!

Here's some of the drivers side over axle piece... Headers should be here, I will call him tomorrow...

Shame all these dime rolls will be hidden under the car!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9654.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9657.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9659.JPG

[HSURB]

Those are incredible welds.

HSURB®

[Joe G]

Those are incredible welds.

HSURB®

+1

He's a real craftsman.

[68fastback]

I asked and, he welds kitty-corner at the beginning to avoid breaking any of the tiny autogenous (no filler) tacks, then he has at it, bouncing around a little to avoid
any hot spots that may cause movement!!

Here's some of the drivers side over axle piece... Headers should be here, I will call him tomorrow...

Shame all these dime rolls will be hidden under the car!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9654.JPG



...that really is an incredible weld ...especially since those are tiny, tiny increments -- he has a *really* steady hand and tons of concentration ...a true artist!

[Gr8snkbite]

Freakin awesome beads....this guy is a master craftsman.....:tiphat2:

[mustang loco]

Freakin awesome beads....this guy is a master craftsman.....:tiphat2:

definately...:wow2:

[onecrazydog]

Ends for V Bands welded on the headers!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9663.JPG

Compared to the factory pinholed welding...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9664.JPG

Heat tube end required some adjustment,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9666.JPG

Muffler brackets, no coat hangers here,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9677.JPG
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9678.JPG

Looks loud!! Needs some polish!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9686.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9677.JPG

[Joe G]

Holy cow! He even fabs the muffler brackets from scratch?? :faint:

[onecrazydog]

:woohoo:

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9687.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9692.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9695.JPG

[onecrazydog]

Holy cow! He even fabs the muffler brackets from scratch?? :faint:

No cutting corners in Chris's shop!!

[Joe G]

:woohoo:

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9687.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9692.JPG




Beautiful!! :wow2:

[JTB]

:woohoo:

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9687.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9692.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Rollbar_and_Exhaust/IMG_9695.JPG




THAT'S SIC!




:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Placement looks close to where the Kr's were,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Shelby_Mods09/DSC00681.JPG

They were crooked though,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Shelby_Mods09/DSC00702.JPG

[68fastback]

:wow2: sweet!!

[onecrazydog]

THAT'S SIC!




:wtg:

Yeah, the tips came out awesome!!

[CH53Driver]

:wow2: Looks great! :wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Should hit the dyno wed night or thursday...

[Joe G]

Should hit the dyno wed night or thursday...

:waiting2:














:hide:

[mustang loco]

:wow2:those tips look great bud',great job!!

[onecrazydog]

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I can't wait to hear it!! He still has to weld the tip up and then do the driver side, he just sent those pics to see if I was ok with the placement of it... I also asked him to fab up a removable winch hook that comes out past the valence so I can winch it on the trailer easily...

[onecrazydog]

:wow2:those tips look great bud',great job!!

The SVT sure pops out... Figured I would pay a little homage to the Team that actually designed and built the car!!

[King Cobra]

Looking great Dog!:wtg: