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Nima · 10-26-2004, 04:55 PM

Well after phase one now I am studying second round. Next step is gona be either exhaust or electrical. As far as exhaust goes, I don't have any welding experience or welding machine. To change the whole exhaust system and maybe putting headers, do I need to know about welding or can I get by with bolt on system, if there is any?
2- I have point type dist with messed up wiring !. Lots of broken and burned wires with missing grounds, Don't mention wiring tape every where. What type/kind of HEI system/brand do you recommend? What brand wiring system do you recommend? Is there any electrical book you recommend?
Thanks.

sactoC10 · 10-26-2004, 06:06 PM

LMC has a bolt up dual or single exhaust set up.

stickshift_or_walk · 10-26-2004, 06:25 PM

Nima,

As for part 2, here's a thread discussing HEI's, what they should cost, what to look for, etc.

You can find lots of good info on wiring, and excellent documentation on Mark Hamilton's MAD Enterprises website. Look at some of the articles under Electrical Tech. Here's a thread started yesterday that mentions Mark's solution for dim headlights, but he's got loads of other info and products to help do your wiring right. He's got an HEI conversion kit (again, with documentation) with the right wires, connectors, etc.

Give Mark a call - he's a great guy, and really helpful.

SSOW

Sweet72 · 10-26-2004, 07:33 PM

JC Whitney has a bolt on dual exhaust for our trucks.

Nima · 10-26-2004, 08:27 PM

Has anybody used these bolt on exhaust from LMC or JCW? I have not heard good things about LMC.

glock35ipsc · 10-26-2004, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nima

Has anybody used these bolt on exhaust from LMC or JCW? I have not heard good things about LMC.

From what I understand, they are the same kit. I have the one from LMC that exits out the rear with turbos. JCW's kit, if I remember correctly, exits out the side.

Some people disagree with me, but I love the sound of the turbos. I was also using ram horns and an H-pipe.

When I get ser done, I will be using the kit from JCW because I want to exit out the side, and they are cheaper for the same kit compaired to LMC.

68w/sbc406 · 10-26-2004, 08:30 PM

n am not sure how much the bolt ons are but i paid 140 for header collectors, 2.5 inch tube, 'H' pipe, hangers, and turn downs before the rear. i already had the flows ($75 each) and swap meet headers ($20) so $340 total. Love the sound, get many complements

10-26-2004, 04:55 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Two questions: Well after phase one now I am studying second round. Next step is gona be either exhaust or electrical. As far as exhaust goes, I don't have any welding experience or welding machine. To change the whole exhaust system and maybe putting headers, do I need to know about welding or can I get by with bolt on system, if there is any? 2- I have point type dist with messed up wiring !. Lots of broken and burned wires with missing grounds, Don't mention wiring tape every where. What type/kind of HEI system/brand do you recommend? What brand wiring system do you recommend? Is there any electrical book you recommend? Thanks.

10-26-2004, 06:06 PM	#2
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	LMC has a bolt up dual or single exhaust set up. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

10-26-2004, 06:25 PM	#3
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 350	Nima, As for part 2, here's a thread discussing HEI's, what they should cost, what to look for, etc. You can find lots of good info on wiring, and excellent documentation on Mark Hamilton's MAD Enterprises website. Look at some of the articles under Electrical Tech. Here's a thread started yesterday that mentions Mark's solution for dim headlights, but he's got loads of other info and products to help do your wiring right. He's got an HEI conversion kit (again, with documentation) with the right wires, connectors, etc. Give Mark a call - he's a great guy, and really helpful. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

10-26-2004, 07:33 PM	#4
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	JC Whitney has a bolt on dual exhaust for our trucks. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

10-26-2004, 08:30 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	n am not sure how much the bolt ons are but i paid 140 for header collectors, 2.5 inch tube, 'H' pipe, hangers, and turn downs before the rear. i already had the flows ($75 each) and swap meet headers ($20) so $340 total. Love the sound, get many complements __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-26-2004, 08:27 PM	#5
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Has anybody used these bolt on exhaust from LMC or JCW? I have not heard good things about LMC.



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