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xb9rguy · 12-09-2011, 04:33 PM

Has anybody bought anything from these guys? They are local to me and seem to have some really good deals. Just wondering if it's good quality. Some of their items they don't even seem to show on their website either but I found it on craigslist. Here are a couple things that I was looking at. Thanks for any and all responses.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2739135774.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2732441311.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2732368611.html

**70cst** · 12-10-2011, 12:37 AM

ttt

*WAAF* · 12-10-2011, 04:39 AM

pro comp.. the ign. some have had issue with these... research that item
the intake is a rip off of an edle
the exhaust.. that I'd need to see..
firechicken is just a vendor. if they are local . and you like the parts they are pawning. go for it.. me I'd get the edle intake..

xb9rguy · 12-10-2011, 06:39 AM

Ya I thought the intake looked and sounded like a copy but I wasn't sure and don't know enough yet about this stuff to know if a copy would be worth the savings or not and wasn't sure of the other stuff. I know you get what you pay for but I still like good deals like anybody else as long as they are good quality too. Thanks.

**special-K** · 12-10-2011, 07:06 AM

Those manifolds work fine. My machinist is top quality and is the go to guy for those in the know around here and he offers those to save customers money. He claims he can bolt these on and he usually has to plane the Edelbrocks. I don't buy cheap distributors...period.

xb9rguy · 12-10-2011, 07:14 AM

That's kinda what I thought on distributors but I don't know enough about distributors and brands I guess I just want to get rid of the points type some day and don't want to spend an arm and a leg on a HEI type distributor. But I'm glad to hear the intake will work fine and cost less. I figure if I keep asking the pro's on this forum I will learn soon enough though hopefully what is good and what isn't. Thanks again from a rookie.

**LockDoc** · 12-10-2011, 11:39 AM

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I didn't look at the stuff in your links but I bought an HEI off of Skip White on e-Bay for my 454 and never had any issues with it. I think it was 40 bucks at the time I bought it.

If you do a search on Skip White in the google box above (click the 67-72chevytrucks.com circle) there are some threads on it.

LockDoc

1971_402 · 12-10-2011, 12:24 PM

I have used these PROCOMP distributors and it NEVER worked right. I ended up tossing it and using MSD and haven't had any problems since. for electronics just pay the extra money its worth not having the extra headaches...

12-09-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
xb9rguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 86	Thunderchickenauto.com Has anybody bought anything from these guys? They are local to me and seem to have some really good deals. Just wondering if it's good quality. Some of their items they don't even seem to show on their website either but I found it on craigslist. Here are a couple things that I was looking at. Thanks for any and all responses. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2739135774.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2732441311.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2732368611.html __________________ Jeramy CURRENTLY OWN, 72 c10 project/driver 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX daily driver 88 cherokee wheeler and dog hauler 2001 drz 400 Miss my 2004 firebolt (stock) and 2001 superhawk with a ton of modifications and many other previous vehicles. Last edited by xb9rguy; 12-09-2011 at 04:57 PM.

12-10-2011, 12:37 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-10-2011, 04:39 AM	#3
WAAF Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ma Posts: 278	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com pro comp.. the ign. some have had issue with these... research that item the intake is a rip off of an edle the exhaust.. that I'd need to see.. firechicken is just a vendor. if they are local . and you like the parts they are pawning. go for it.. me I'd get the edle intake..

12-10-2011, 06:39 AM	#4
xb9rguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 86	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com Ya I thought the intake looked and sounded like a copy but I wasn't sure and don't know enough yet about this stuff to know if a copy would be worth the savings or not and wasn't sure of the other stuff. I know you get what you pay for but I still like good deals like anybody else as long as they are good quality too. Thanks. __________________ Jeramy CURRENTLY OWN, 72 c10 project/driver 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX daily driver 88 cherokee wheeler and dog hauler 2001 drz 400 Miss my 2004 firebolt (stock) and 2001 superhawk with a ton of modifications and many other previous vehicles.

12-10-2011, 07:06 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com Those manifolds work fine. My machinist is top quality and is the go to guy for those in the know around here and he offers those to save customers money. He claims he can bolt these on and he usually has to plane the Edelbrocks. I don't buy cheap distributors...period. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2011, 07:14 AM	#6
xb9rguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 86	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com That's kinda what I thought on distributors but I don't know enough about distributors and brands I guess I just want to get rid of the points type some day and don't want to spend an arm and a leg on a HEI type distributor. But I'm glad to hear the intake will work fine and cost less. I figure if I keep asking the pro's on this forum I will learn soon enough though hopefully what is good and what isn't. Thanks again from a rookie. __________________ Jeramy CURRENTLY OWN, 72 c10 project/driver 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX daily driver 88 cherokee wheeler and dog hauler 2001 drz 400 Miss my 2004 firebolt (stock) and 2001 superhawk with a ton of modifications and many other previous vehicles. Last edited by xb9rguy; 12-10-2011 at 07:19 AM.

12-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,407	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com - I didn't look at the stuff in your links but I bought an HEI off of Skip White on e-Bay for my 454 and never had any issues with it. I think it was 40 bucks at the time I bought it. If you do a search on Skip White in the google box above (click the 67-72chevytrucks.com circle) there are some threads on it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-10-2011, 12:24 PM	#8
1971_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kalifonia Posts: 265	Re: Thunderchickenauto.com I have used these PROCOMP distributors and it NEVER worked right. I ended up tossing it and using MSD and haven't had any problems since. for electronics just pay the extra money its worth not having the extra headaches... __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbox SB/TH350(SOLD) 1971 GMC Sierra Grande BBC(SOLD) 1972 Chevy C20 Longbed SBC/4Speed(Sold) 1972 Chevy C10 LWB-SWB/Bagged(ALMOST) 1972 Chevy C10 Shortened/SBC(DONE) 1981 Chevy C10 SWB 383/TH350(SOLD)



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