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Old 01-16-2007, 08:55 PM
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Default Re: Exhaust Manifold Smog Holes ??

I can do them for you. I currently have several SB manifolds with smog but no BB versions. If you could send a comparable or scrap BB manifold with smog holes I will design a fixture on my Bridgeport Mill to correctly machine the ports. PM me for more details.

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Old 01-16-2007, 09:05 PM
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Rick while its true any machine shop can drill the holes not too many can or know to drill the "step" so that the smog pipe will slide in and fit properly,its not just simply drill a hole and your done.The tubes have an angle so they seal and its also a special tap. If you look at the hole from the backside of the manifold it is smaller than in the front. Ive actually had all the machining and tools made up and can have these done to perfection for 80.00 a pair for members only. Not trying to make a buck off this post, but ive seen so many done improperly just so as the pipes would fit,yet there was no angled lip for the short inner pipe to seal against. I guess you can just drill and tap a hole if your not using the inner pieces and that will work,but it really isnt correct or complete. The other issue is alot of times ive seen redrilled manifolds have the holes off center, and also have seen some where the pipes actually didnt fit because the holes[angle] were off just enough. thats a big problem on a set of 1500.00 manifolds

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Old 01-16-2007, 09:37 PM
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Chuck,
I typically bottom drill them with no through holes and make the smog pump inoperable when the customer desires them this way. I have had no ill effects from this and still get the looks without the function. Drilling them with the step would not be difficult with the correct cutter if someone desired them to be functional.
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Old 01-16-2007, 09:41 PM
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Emptied my PM box. Thanks Belair keeps PMing me asking where he can get a $500 parts shed. Hey Rick ive tried to sell you parts before,im truly shocked youd settle for anything but dead on correct
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Old 01-16-2007, 09:43 PM
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Hey Rick ive tried to sell you parts before,im truly shocked youd settle for anything but dead on correct

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That is why I haven't purchased anything from you yet... j/k Chuck
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Old 01-16-2007, 09:59 PM
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Man that hurt....Ive been sending guys your way that ask about my Ls6 car i have for sale ,so they can figure what theyd be into it done. After hearing back from them on your resto prices. I need to sell the car for around 340.00 , so they wont come out upside down j/k Rick
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:47 PM
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Oh well, you get what you pay for. If you want an LS-6 done right and worth the asking price bring it to me. If you want one done cheap for resale purposes only, bring it to someone else.

Just ribbin' ya Chuck.
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Old 01-17-2007, 01:20 AM
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Rick, Just remember who got you elected president and CEO of the registry. The 427lobbyist
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Old 01-17-2007, 01:48 AM
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You two are gonna need ChapStik on your butts if you keep kissing wach others @#$ ! Chuck...check your PM's...I found a nice one that needs a resto
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