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#85364 - 11/28/08 07:43 PM Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
BlackTop Vinyl Offline
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Heres my cars update, the oil sending unit i installed was leaking oil, i took it to my shop and they fixed it for me for free.

My brakes were also squeaking badly, so they are replacing the entire front brake setup for free, pads and rotors. So i was pretty excited about that!

So now im going to start with the front plog, then eventually do the down pipe.

So with the front plog, all i need to install is the plog and the gaskets and of course tools right?

Heres some pics...

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#85365 - 11/28/08 07:45 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Looks good!

Just re-use the stock metal gasket. You don't need a new one.
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#85366 - 11/28/08 07:49 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Sweeet, looks like its only going to be 120 bucks or so.
Sweeeeet
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#85367 - 11/28/08 08:09 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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looks pretty good why was the sending unit leaking?? did you use teflon tape?? sorry i didnt pick up last time u called i was sleepen, but it looks like you got it all figured out, how do they look at night ??
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#85368 - 11/28/08 09:07 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Originally posted by BlackTop Vinyl:
Sweeet, looks like its only going to be 120 bucks or so.
Sweeeeet
Plogs are on sale for $99.99 at ZZP for today only so I'd jump on it now if you can.
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WizAired CAI, Impala 12" Brake Upgrade, ZZP Alternator Rewire and Voltage Booster, Rotated Dogbone Mounts, Kicker KS690 6x9s, JBL GTO427 4s, JBL P652S 6.5s
2001 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab
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#85369 - 11/28/08 10:11 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Yeah, i did not use teflon tape or anything, so the shop took care of it.

When i get the car back, ill take some night pics tommorow night, it looks best at night, reaaaally sick.

And for the plogs, I cant afford them now, so ill jsut wait and spend the extra 20 bucks.
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#85370 - 11/28/08 10:12 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Hey Green, diddnt you mention a while back that a DP was much more worth it then the plog?
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#85371 - 11/28/08 10:14 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Yes I did and I still believe it. I haven't had experience with either of them on my car but I know for a fact that a DP is a lot more restrictive on an otherwise stock GT than the front manifold.

That's why I'm hoping and praying ZZP includes DP's in their Black Friday sales. laugh
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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
WizAired CAI, Impala 12" Brake Upgrade, ZZP Alternator Rewire and Voltage Booster, Rotated Dogbone Mounts, Kicker KS690 6x9s, JBL GTO427 4s, JBL P652S 6.5s
2001 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab
Stock, LineX, 212K
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#85372 - 11/28/08 10:34 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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that wont happen lol
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#85373 - 11/28/08 10:36 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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If it did, i would have delt with the tightness of cash for a cheaper dp...because its gunna cost over close to 240 with shipping.
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#85374 - 11/29/08 01:22 AM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Originally posted by 4drgt:
that wont happen lol
Actually it did, but it was a last minute thing:
Downpipes for $50 off (last minute quick sale), cat coupon can be combined
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#85375 - 11/29/08 11:45 AM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
98greenGT Offline
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Yep, I saw it and I was considering ordering but for whatever reason I decided I'd wait and just spend the extra $50 when the cars running perfectly and I'm ready to shell out $200 for a stinkin' downpipe.
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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
WizAired CAI, Impala 12" Brake Upgrade, ZZP Alternator Rewire and Voltage Booster, Rotated Dogbone Mounts, Kicker KS690 6x9s, JBL GTO427 4s, JBL P652S 6.5s
2001 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab
Stock, LineX, 212K
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#85376 - 11/29/08 11:54 AM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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Gosh, 200 bucks for a downpipe... headers aren't much more than that at all.
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#85377 - 11/29/08 12:10 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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yep, only advantage with the DP is the ease of installation.
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#85378 - 11/29/08 12:13 PM Re: Gauges done (PICS), now onto exhaust. (56K no go.)
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you need gas.
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