1996 Impalla SS build thread. [Archive]

popo8

10-09-2015, 08:30 AM

As many of you know, I bought Tubby's old 96 Impala SS.

She had been taken off of street duty after some top end issues.

Hoping that we can correct the issues, I have purchased a bunch of stuff that is being shipped directly to Tubby for re install.

Fingers crossed!

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Things purchased:

1996 Impala SS

$1500.00

LE1 heads with minor upgrades

$1,000.00

-Scorpion rockers, rocker studs, AC compressor, Opti Armor Opti shield, ARP head bolts, Electric water pump.

$700.00

Classic/Vanity registration

$200.00

Used 4.10 gears and new Auburn HD posi carrier... had to be undone.

$500.00

New 4.10 gears and diff cover with girdle and eibach lowering springs

$700.00

Adjustable upper and lower rear control arms, extended driveshaft, driveshaft loop.

$700.00

Royal Customs treatment
-paint correction
-paint and install wheel well

trim
-interior and exterior trim
-vinyl wrap roof, mirrors and

trim
-tint
-hids in new smoked housings
-smoke tail lights

$2,000.00

Stock wheels
- powdercoated

$750.00

-hydrodipped

$750.00

Carpet & headliner, installed

$800.00

Smooth front bumper

$300.00

Smooth rear bumper

$300.00

Glasstek 2" cowl hood

$485.00

Rear spoiler

$250.00

Rear window lip

$65.00

Embroidered Floor matts

$90.00

Body work damage, PDR 33 dents, paint and install hood, spoiler, front and rear bumper

$1000.00

Leather seat skins amd seats redone with black suede inserts

$200.00+++

Re dye dash top

$

Purchase and Prep and install triple pillar pod set up.

$65.00+++

Wheel Spacers

$50.00

Wrap and sticker front air dam

$50.00

Tint windshield

$100.00

ReFix rocker issue

$

2nd set of scorpion rockers

$250.00

$ ish. RUNNING TOTAL

popo8

10-18-2015, 10:28 AM

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10-18-2015, 10:29 AM

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10-18-2015, 10:29 AM

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10-18-2015, 10:29 AM

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popo8

10-18-2015, 11:07 AM

Give me ur input please.

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shownomercy

10-18-2015, 01:05 PM

ghetto fabulous you would be.

popo8

10-18-2015, 02:47 PM

ghetto fabulous you would be.
Lol. Many auto crossers are running air ride as a performance enhancement.

Also i figured the adjustability wouls be cool.

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popo8

10-18-2015, 02:47 PM

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Measured... pushrods ordered.

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harner

10-18-2015, 07:01 PM

Lol. Many auto crossers are running air ride as a performance enhancement.

Also i figured the adjustability wouls be cool.

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Is this 4k lb car going to be an auto x car? Haha. Seriously though, I think it'd be awesome with air ride. I would slam it, but not "stance" it.

You need one of these bad boys:
http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/images/impala_ss_super_stealth_ram_intake.jpg

popo8

10-18-2015, 07:40 PM

No... its gonna be a cruiser. But i may take it to an autox event or 2.

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Camaro96

10-19-2015, 02:33 AM

I looked at the kit and ride techs kit. There looks like there is alot of difference. I would error on the side of caution. I would contact them and see what there return policy is if the kit dose not work the way you would like.

The progress that you have made in the transition from a roller to a complete car is going well. I'm enjoying see the progress. Best of luck with what you decide with the Ebay air ride.

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popo8

10-19-2015, 06:17 AM

Is this 4k lb car going to be an auto x car? Haha. Seriously though, I think it'd be awesome with air ride. I would slam it, but not "stance" it.

You need one of these bad boys:
http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/images/impala_ss_super_stealth_ram_intake.jpg
I do want one of those...

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popo8

10-19-2015, 06:19 AM

SSlowBoat

10-19-2015, 06:23 AM

Is this 4k lb car going to be an auto x car? Haha. Seriously though, I think it'd be awesome with air ride. I would slam it, but not "stance" it.

You need one of these bad boys:
http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/images/impala_ss_super_stealth_ram_intake.jpg
God I hate those intakes....just please for the love of all things ss don't donk it out. No 22's.....lol

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popo8

10-19-2015, 01:13 PM

God I hate those intakes....just please for the love of all things ss don't donk it out. No 22's.....lol

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LOL.... I know.... Only PVC CAIs for you.

SSlowBoat

10-19-2015, 01:16 PM

LOL.... I know.... Only PVC CAIs for you.
Function > form. The ssri intake looks cheesy in person, the raiss looks better as it's a formed aluminum piece, the ssri is plastic with some weatherstripping

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harner

10-19-2015, 01:22 PM

The first time I checked out an Imp SS at a car show it had an ssri, I fell in love. Either one is a win!

Also, PVC FTW haha.

popo8

10-19-2015, 02:27 PM

Function > form. The ssri intake looks cheesy in person, the raiss looks better as it's a formed aluminum piece, the ssri is plastic with some weatherstripping

Raisshttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/19/5f8d0fc41233f8e22031af13f145238f.jpg

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Oh i agree. I thought those were one in the same.

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SSlowBoat

10-19-2015, 02:29 PM

Oh i agree. I thought those were one in the same.

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Two different brands/costs. The raiss replaces the radiator holder and uses those 4 bolts to hold it in. I like that

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popo8

10-19-2015, 03:24 PM

I seen that now.

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Catmaigne

10-19-2015, 11:37 PM

Hockey puck, some stainless tube, swiss cheesed stock airbox, and a spectre filter. No eye candy here lol.

SSlowBoat

10-20-2015, 06:42 AM

Hockey puck, some stainless tube, swiss cheesed stock airbox, and a spectre filter. No eye candy here lol.
Hockey puck ftw

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popo8

10-20-2015, 05:56 PM

No no no...

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Camaro96

10-22-2015, 03:16 PM

I like the looks. I think it will make a great sleeper / sedan. Enjoy seeing the reincarnation. Keep up the process.

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popo8

10-22-2015, 05:47 PM

Thanku man...

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popo8

10-22-2015, 09:27 PM

If i had the garage space... id definitely duplicate this look... minus the rear roll pan.
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10-22-2015, 10:06 PM

popo8

10-23-2015, 09:40 AM

I love that front bumper

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popo8

11-12-2015, 09:15 PM

Pushrods are in... so time to get back to assembly...

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SSlowBoat

11-12-2015, 10:47 PM

Sunday, hoping to hustle and make noise.

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popo8

11-12-2015, 11:59 PM

Sunday, hoping to hustle and make noise.

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U think u will fire on Sunday?

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SSlowBoat

11-13-2015, 07:56 AM

U think u will fire on Sunday?

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We will see, depends on how much of a pita the headers want to be going back on

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popo8

11-13-2015, 07:57 AM

Ok. Well take ur time. Im not rushin u

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popo8

11-15-2015, 11:09 AM

Tubby is back to work on the Impala so she can come to her new home soon. Thanku Shaun!

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dawdaw

11-15-2015, 11:21 AM

Is he driving it to you.or getting trailered?

popo8

11-15-2015, 11:51 AM

Is he driving it to you.or getting trailered?
Hoping to have it driven...

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dawdaw

11-15-2015, 12:26 PM

Cool, you just gonna pleasure drive it ? Any plans to take it to the track?

popo8

11-15-2015, 12:36 PM

Cool, you just gonna pleasure drive it ? Any plans to take it to the track?
I may make a few passes with it, so I have some slips for the binder... as well as to see how the car does.

It will be a fun family size cruiser. Looking at one of the smooth finish front bumper skins and maybe the rear spoiler replacements that are a lil more agressive.

Tint and a mild color change liquid vinyl job and finally need to lower it, but not sure if Ill do a static drop or air ride.

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Dan

11-15-2015, 12:54 PM

Looking good!

Put this on
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popo8

11-15-2015, 03:29 PM

Ummm. No

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SSlowBoat

11-15-2015, 04:03 PM

Looking good!

Put this on
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Gfys, I'll buy the car back just to rip it off

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Fastbird

11-15-2015, 05:58 PM

Ooh.....air ride would be something.

On my LG G4

jaysz2893

11-15-2015, 06:10 PM

Ooh.....air ride would be something.

On my LG G4

It would be awesome

popo8

11-15-2015, 08:37 PM

SSlowBoat

11-15-2015, 09:10 PM

Ive been reading alot about it. I think the car would benefit from the air ride with as heavy as it is. Plusssss.... it will look bad ass on the ground when parked.

Found an air ride kit for about 1k ish... just need to do more reading.

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If you're going air ride, look into ride tech. Don't look into some universal ebay kit. If you want it to handle, ur gonna need good shocks and bags.

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popo8

11-15-2015, 09:12 PM

Yeah... thats why Im reading. There are a few companies out there that Im comparing imp specific kits.

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harner

11-16-2015, 08:42 AM

I think GMG uses Ridetech for all their air ride cars. I think it'll look amazing.

popo8

11-16-2015, 09:55 AM

I think GMG uses Ridetech for all their air ride cars. I think it'll look amazing.
Thanks man. Me 2!

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97firehawk

11-16-2015, 10:36 AM

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A few pictures of my cousins 96 with the smooth bumpers, a 383 with a rear mount turbo and air ride

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popo8

11-16-2015, 11:11 AM

Very nice. Can u find out what air ride system he went with... how he likes it... and how straightforward installation was?

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popo8

11-16-2015, 11:11 AM

Love the smooth bumpers...

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97firehawk

11-16-2015, 11:44 AM

popo8

11-17-2015, 01:28 AM

Air ride technology's, ride tech control arms. He used to like it but he's tired of the maintenance now . And is considering going to coilovers . Install wasn't bad for him but he also has the tools.

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Hmmmm... "maintenance?" What kind of stuff does that consist of?

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97firehawk

11-17-2015, 08:22 AM

Hmmmm... "maintenance?" What kind of stuff does that consist of?

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Well he's had air silinoid go bad , air pumps go bad , and leaking air lines . But the biggest issues he's had to send his front control arm's in to have the bushings replaced and he's had to replace the ball joints and steering component's .

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SSlowBoat

11-17-2015, 09:16 AM

Well he's had air silinoid go bad , air pumps go bad , and leaking air lines . But the biggest issues he's had to send his front control arm's in to have the bushings replaced and he's had to replace the ball joints and steering component's .

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That kinda happens with everything over time. Ride tech is good shit. Like really good. When you start using harder durometer bushings at different than designed angles there's more stress on components. Steering stuff in these cars sucks anyway and fails relatively quick even stock. Same with control arm stuff. You gotta remember, this frame design was from the 70's

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97firehawk

11-17-2015, 09:57 AM

That kinda happens with everything over time. Ride tech is good shit. Like really good. When you start using harder durometer bushings at different than designed angles there's more stress on components. Steering stuff in these cars sucks anyway and fails relatively quick even stock. Same with control arm stuff. You gotta remember, this frame design was from the 70's

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His car only has 60k on it and the suspension probably has 5 to 10 on it . In my opinion it's just not worth it . But maybe he was just to rough on it i don't know for sure what the issue was . He doesn't autocross it , its pretty much a street strip nice day car.

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popo8

11-17-2015, 10:48 AM

I appreciate the information. Can I ask, who installed the system for him?

97firehawk

11-17-2015, 11:00 AM

He did himself. He's been doing air ride systems and hydraulics on car's for year's .

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popo8

11-17-2015, 11:08 AM

He did himself. He's been doing air ride systems and hydraulics on car's for year's .

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Ok, I was gonna ask what his back ground was if that was the answer to see if maybe it was novice installation issues.

Thanks Man.

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11-17-2015, 12:03 PM

SSlowBoat

11-17-2015, 01:40 PM

It was speed tech control arms not ride tech sorry about that my mistake. Speed tech did replace his upper and lower front control arm's for the cost of shipping .

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So I don't see the complaint then? Umi did the same for me when I cracked one. You're playing with hand made tubular components etc etc. It's like complaining rod ends wearing out on the street.....doesn't make sense.

Air ride or not, things happen. I've had brand new bilsteins leak, new out of box delco optis fail, etc etc.

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97firehawk

11-17-2015, 02:24 PM

So I don't see the complaint then? Umi did the same for me when I cracked one. You're playing with hand made tubular components etc etc. It's like complaining rod ends wearing out on the street.....doesn't make sense.

Air ride or not, things happen. I've had brand new bilsteins leak, new out of box delco optis fail, etc etc.

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Im not sure why you are trying to debate this. It is what it is and there's no point in a going back and forth . The product failed in a short time period.

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SSlowBoat

11-17-2015, 02:26 PM

Im not sure why you are trying to debate this. It is what it is and there's no point in a going back and forth . The product failed in a short time period.

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Because that's one persons experience. Not debating anymore.

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97firehawk

11-17-2015, 03:11 PM

Because that's one persons experience. Not debating anymore.

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Ok then [emoji106]. I thought that was clear from the beginning but i guess not.

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Dan

11-17-2015, 03:48 PM

Girls girls! We all have experiences!

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11-17-2015, 07:19 PM

Girls girls! We all have experiences!
Someone tried to touch my butt once in line at a mcdonalds....it was a he.....

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popo8

11-17-2015, 07:41 PM

So Im thinking another bright color for the impala now.

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SSlowBoat

11-18-2015, 08:08 AM

So Im thinking another bright color for the impala now.

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Meh, please don't rice this car out...

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Dan

11-18-2015, 08:13 AM

So Im thinking another bright color for the impala now.

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popo8

11-18-2015, 04:37 PM

Meh, please don't rice this car out...

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Oh so my trans am is ricer?

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SSlowBoat

11-18-2015, 06:07 PM

Oh so my trans am is ricer?

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I didn't say that. But whacky color with bags and 22's could be ricey. I don't like that red impala. Looks too homeyish

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popo8

11-18-2015, 06:18 PM

I didn't say that. But whacky color with bags and 22's could be ricey. I don't like that red impala. Looks too homeyish

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Who said 22s...

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popo8

11-18-2015, 06:20 PM

That thing is not homeish. Thats a freakin work of art other than the roll pan. Zl1 style scoups... serious wheels and brakes... smooth bumper and better rear spoiler

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popo8

11-18-2015, 10:01 PM

Hey wait a minute... its my car now. Lol. Ill do what I want. Ordering 30" wheels and lift kit now.

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blackbirdws6

11-19-2015, 06:00 AM

Sounds like ban material to me ;)

popo8

11-19-2015, 06:23 AM

Sounds like ban material to me ;)
Lol...

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popo8

11-19-2015, 07:25 AM

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Definitely not the big wheel look... but i like the odd colors...

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popo8

11-22-2015, 08:36 AM

Ok... in all seriousness i think i found the color i will do the impala in.

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dawdaw

11-22-2015, 12:51 PM

I would air brush a dragon on the hood and Nick name it the midnight flamer

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11-22-2015, 01:03 PM

popo8

11-22-2015, 01:04 PM

I would air brush a dragon on the hood and Nick name it the midnight flamer
Wont that bother u that it has the same nickname as u?

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dawdaw

11-22-2015, 02:19 PM

Wont that bother u that it has the same nickname as u?

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Nope
Show no mercy has the same name as well

popo8

11-22-2015, 02:40 PM

Nope
Show no mercy has the same name as well
Lol... well as long as u both dont mind. Hahahahaha...

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Dan

11-22-2015, 05:52 PM

popo8

11-23-2015, 07:11 PM

It may not be as attention grabbing as the TA, but I think it will look stockish... yet custom.

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popo8

11-23-2015, 07:12 PM

Will need to see what Im gonna do with the wheels.

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popo8

11-25-2015, 05:37 PM

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Im on the fence... but I think I like the top one better for the Imp...

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SSlowBoat

11-25-2015, 09:44 PM

I like the fogs.

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popo8

11-26-2015, 01:28 AM

I like the fogs.

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I agree. And its not overpriced.

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popo8

11-26-2015, 02:18 AM

Think Im gonna order it. Should I get the grill also... or run the stock IMPALA grill?

Im thinking the factory grill is part of what makes the Impala.

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popo8

11-26-2015, 09:35 AM

Cowl hood or stock???

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Dan

11-26-2015, 09:44 AM

Stock

popo8

11-26-2015, 09:47 AM

American-Powerhouse what did u have on ur impala? Any pics?

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SSlowBoat

11-26-2015, 01:00 PM

Stock hood and stock grille

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popo8

11-26-2015, 03:51 PM

People on MiFbody are saying to stay away from that bumper company or material. Bad reviews from them.

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popo8

11-26-2015, 05:18 PM

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SSlowBoat

11-26-2015, 10:45 PM

popo8 have u looked at the street trends site? http://www.streettrendsinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BBODY&Category_Code=BMPS alot of the impala forum guys get their prepainted smoothies from them

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11-27-2015, 06:59 AM

American-Powerhouse

11-27-2015, 10:09 AM

@American-Powerhouse (http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=5743) what did u have on ur impala? Any pics?

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Stock hood and after market billet grille.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34703&stc=1

popo8

11-27-2015, 01:45 PM

Stock hood and after market billet grille.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34703&stc=1
Ahhh... so cleannnn. Love it.

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popo8

11-28-2015, 01:30 PM

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Getting a lil closer to running...

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SSlowBoat

11-28-2015, 05:58 PM

It IS running meow

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JCzNova

11-28-2015, 06:17 PM

Sounds meow good too

popo8

11-28-2015, 06:17 PM

It IS running meow

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Wooo hooo! Thanku to u and Osie!

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SSlowBoat

11-28-2015, 06:46 PM

https://youtu.be/pdqfllMb7t0

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95 blackbird

11-28-2015, 08:06 PM

That thing sounds awesome. Great job.

Fastbird

11-28-2015, 08:24 PM

Saw it on fb. Sounds incredible.

On my LG G4

Dan

11-28-2015, 09:07 PM

Sounds too loud for popo

Lol just kidding. It sounds amazing man. Awesome job!

popo8

11-28-2015, 09:15 PM

It may get a little quieter for popo. We will see after i get some miles behind the wheel.

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popo8

11-30-2015, 07:28 PM

I just learned that since Im registering the car as a classic... there is no emissions inspection required on it. Its exempt!!!

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SSlowBoat

11-30-2015, 07:32 PM

I just learned that since Im registering the car as a classic... there is no emissions inspection required on it. Its exempt!!!

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Good, because there aren't any lol

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popo8

11-30-2015, 07:36 PM

Good, because there aren't any lol

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Lol. My only issue was gonna be the obd2 plug in... but thats no longer a problem.

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American-Powerhouse

12-01-2015, 08:36 AM

Ahhh... so cleannnn. Love it.

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Thank you!

popo8

12-02-2015, 08:41 AM

My pleasure.

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popo8

12-11-2015, 10:16 PM

Got what I need to pick up the new ride...

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Catmaigne

12-12-2015, 01:37 AM

When you register the car as a classic are there mileage restrictions? Is insurance any more?

popo8

12-12-2015, 02:21 AM

When you register the car as a classic are there mileage restrictions? Is insurance any more?
I believe so... not sure if they are registration or insurance restrictions though. But with no inspection... how does it get verified??? Lol.

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Dan

12-12-2015, 02:33 AM

In Michigan, you can only drive to car shows.

Catmaigne

12-12-2015, 02:39 AM

I know you still need to go through safety once a year but no emissions. Was thinking about getting the Camaro re-registered as classic even though I hate the look of the new plates.

popo8

12-12-2015, 02:58 AM

I know you still need to go through safety once a year but no emissions. Was thinking about getting the Camaro re-registered as classic even though I hate the look of the new plates.
Yes... i guess i cant be as clear about what i was saying in "public," if u can read between the lines. Lol.

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popo8

12-12-2015, 02:58 AM

In Michigan, you can only drive to car shows.
But u also have no inspection in MI right?

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Dan

12-12-2015, 03:01 AM

But u also have no inspection in MI right?

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You can build a rocket ship here and they won't care.

You will get ticketed though for not driving to a car show with historic plates if it makes sense. The police are nice here though, sometimes. That's the only reason why we wont put historic plates on the corvette.

popo8

12-12-2015, 03:09 AM

You can build a rocket ship here and they won't care.

You will get ticketed though for not driving to a car show with historic plates if it makes sense. The police are nice here though, sometimes. That's the only reason why we wont put historic plates on the corvette.
Right... but my point is. With no inspection there... i would have no reason to register as a classic... because the Obd1 swap that most probably wont communicate with the emissions machine would be moot.

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SSlowBoat

12-12-2015, 08:50 PM

Enjoy, btw the badges on the fenders say impala ss in ghost writing then ltx.

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popo8

12-12-2015, 09:11 PM

Ill have to take a close look 2moro.

Thanku again for everything.

Any chance u guys got a pic of the trooper with us?

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popo8

12-12-2015, 09:11 PM

SSlowBoat

12-12-2015, 09:38 PM

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/76443cc0452d893c5f5c2664a58f2b08.jpg

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happy you like it, i guess all the rtv and zip ties held up the whole ride! lol it should all be kosher. thanks man.

btw it was 367whp on the dyno, same setup. idle is set to 875rpm in park and in gear, helps it not surge as much

popo8

12-12-2015, 09:48 PM

I dont think the surge was bad at all.

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popo8

12-12-2015, 09:48 PM

Lol. At least the intake was not held on with vice grips.

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popo8

12-12-2015, 09:48 PM

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We even took her to dinner.

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SSlowBoat

12-12-2015, 09:50 PM

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We even took her to dinner.

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she rode in the old people car?!?!?

popo8

12-12-2015, 09:51 PM

she rode in the old people car?!?!?
She did. Said its still an old man body with a young man heart.

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SSlowBoat

12-12-2015, 09:59 PM

She did. Said its still an old man body with a young man heart.

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guess she likes the cam lol

popo8

12-12-2015, 10:00 PM

guess she likes the cam lol
Because RACECAR!

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SSlowBoat

12-12-2015, 11:35 PM

Because RACECAR!

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People are gonna be suprised that grandpa car makes more power than porange crush trans am.

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popo8

12-13-2015, 08:10 AM

People are gonna be suprised that grandpa car makes more power than porange crush trans am.

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I told her... im pretty sure its faster than the TA... i have yet to go past half throttle... and that was when i passed u... u know, when Ang decided NOT 2...

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popo8

12-13-2015, 08:10 AM

U know... before the STATE TROOPER talked to us... lol

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popo8

12-13-2015, 08:10 AM

Btw... how was the exhaust smell...? Ang thought it smelled fat.

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SSlowBoat

12-13-2015, 10:07 AM

Btw... how was the exhaust smell...? Ang thought it smelled fat.

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I couldn't smell it. It wasn't as bad as the 36lb injectors I think were leaking by. Those are 42lb svo on there now. That tune is a safe tune. It's a hair rich. Shift point wot is 6k, that cam will pull all the way to 6500, but for the sake of the motor I set it there.

Ah Mr trooper, I saw him go thru the grass and turn around and I was like "well this night just got interesting" lol. She beat you home didn't she?

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popo8

12-13-2015, 10:50 AM

I couldn't smell it. It wasn't as bad as the 36lb injectors I think were leaking by. Those are 42lb svo on there now. That tune is a safe tune. It's a hair rich. Shift point wot is 6k, that cam will pull all the way to 6500, but for the sake of the motor I set it there.

Ah Mr trooper, I saw him go thru the grass and turn around and I was like "well this night just got interesting" lol. She beat you home didn't she?

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She did... but not by much. Figuring in our trooper stop and the other stop.. i was only 5 minutes behind.

Ok on the parameters. It feels good and pulls strong.

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popo8

12-13-2015, 10:53 AM

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popo8

12-13-2015, 06:13 PM

Now the hard part... waiting for this classic tag and leaving the car sit... i wanna get stuff done to it!!!

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popo8

12-14-2015, 06:44 PM

Ugh... 4 to 6 more weeks till my classic tags arrive.

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Fastbird

12-14-2015, 08:05 PM

At least registration in PA is cheap @ $36 per. That was definitely a plus. It's costing me $75+ per vehicle here in IN.

blackbirdws6

12-14-2015, 08:17 PM

Quite the fleet you have there! Bet the hardest part is choosing which one to take each day.

popo8

12-14-2015, 08:37 PM

At least registration in PA is cheap @ $36 per. That was definitely a plus. It's costing me $75+ per vehicle here in IN.
Registration renewal is 36 dollars. Classic tags that are also vanity... 192.00

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popo8

12-14-2015, 08:39 PM

Quite the fleet you have there! Bet the hardest part is choosing which one to take each day.
It is... i base it on weather or health. Crappy weather and its the caddy.

Not feeling well... caddy.

Nice out but running behind i take the ta.

Nice out with plenty of time... camaro (more warm up time).

Impala will fall into the dd duties with the caddy.

Explorer is her winter driver... but i run it every once in a while...

Genesis... thats all her. Lol.

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SSlowBoat

12-14-2015, 10:59 PM

Ugh... 4 to 6 more weeks till my classic tags arrive.

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What the f***? You can't get a temp for now?

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popo8

12-14-2015, 11:13 PM

What the f***? You can't get a temp for now?

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Yeah... but then id have to pay for that tag as well.

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bowtienut

12-15-2015, 08:45 AM

Hey popo, I just discovered this thread (don't get on here very often :( ), and it's good to see you moving up in the LT1 world ;)
No need to keep driving "toy cars" all the time to feel the LT1 love :D
Looking good!
Keep it subtle......tasteful mods only....no big cowl hood or gaudy body parts! That's what these cars are all about....stealth!
The mods I like are the ones nobody suspects until you give your right foot a nudge ;)

Bring it out to the ImpalaSS Nationals, at Bowling Green again next year, usually the last weekend in July!

popo8

12-15-2015, 02:09 PM

bowtienut

12-15-2015, 03:06 PM

Smoothies = nice mod / subtle

popo8

12-15-2015, 03:20 PM

Smoothies = nice mod / subtle

I agree. Tinted windows, suspension, nice stereo, and Im thinking a factory color repaint, or maybe a two tone of factory color and black... we will see, cause that will be last.

popo8

12-16-2015, 11:29 PM

Give me ur opinions... im not sure how i feel about this.. but i dont see it that often so Im wondering...

If I do the car in a two tone (Foose style) with a gloss black top side and the factory color (maybe with a little more metalic added) for the sides...

How do u think it would look with black wheels.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/4838173234605fac0a1711e8febe4546.jpg

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harner

12-16-2015, 11:48 PM

I like the stockers left alone, personally.

Dan

12-16-2015, 11:52 PM

Bright pink or go home!

Can't go wrong with a black car tbh. There is nothing nicer looking than a clean, well maintained, black car. Except Lemans Blue

popo8

12-16-2015, 11:56 PM

I like the stockers left alone, personally.
I do as well. I even thought of doing the sides of the spokes and insides the color of the car and leaving the face machined or polished.

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popo8

12-16-2015, 11:57 PM

Bright pink or go home!

Can't go wrong with a black car tbh. There is nothing nicer looking than a clean, well maintained, black car. Except Lemans Blue
Lol... ill leave the femine colors for the wifes rides.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/7c7d7f96dbaca75a5d0657432849391a.jpg

Im gonna probably do more searching to see if the black speaks to me some more.

It definitely has my attention for now.

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SSlowBoat

12-17-2015, 09:36 AM

Considering they only made dark cherry metallic in 95 and 96, I prefer factory color, and factory wheels. I HATE black wheels on any car personally

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Catmaigne

12-17-2015, 09:52 AM

I only like black wheels if there's a polished lip and the design isn't very intricate. There needs to be contrast too. Black wheels and dark colored paint is meh, doesn't pop enough.

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popo8

12-17-2015, 09:59 AM

Considering they only made dark cherry metallic in 95 and 96, I prefer factory color, and factory wheels. I HATE black wheels on any car personally

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I know... sooo "factory" u kept the peeling paint. Lol.

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popo8

12-17-2015, 01:42 PM

Priorities were making it loud and shift good. Paint always comes last. Look at osies car

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LOL... i have yet to see any of your projects make it to paint.

harner

12-17-2015, 03:10 PM

LOL... i have yet to see any of your projects make it to paint.

Go before show!

popo8

12-17-2015, 08:22 PM

They never will. Or liquid wrap. Not all of us are made of money.

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popo8

12-20-2015, 09:05 AM

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I think im def gonna order this front bumper skin...

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F.G.

12-20-2015, 10:12 PM

Awesome man, I've always wanted one of these.

popo8

12-21-2015, 05:41 AM

Awesome man, I've always wanted one of these.
Same here man. Love these things and tubby did good makin this one have some extra gitty-up.

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Formula218

12-21-2015, 06:51 PM

some inspiration, other than the cowl it's looks pretty clean! I like that front you posted above more than this one though.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34870&stc=1

popo8

12-26-2015, 06:28 PM

Hopefully some people follow this thread and give me their opinion. But keep an open mind.

Many of you have seen my Trans Am. You know I did liquid vinyl florescent orange and i think it came out amazing. Its a matte color and I love it. The durability is incredible and when the day comes I can have it stripped and shot something else.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151226/bd9af8563482d81147af7d635f127500.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151226/2aae8728051443b12b75667b5d5298bd.jpg

Now... keeping the positives that I mentioned in mind. This Christmas, I had my wifes winter beater done in matte "grape soda" liquid vinyl. Those familiar with the sports know that the lower half is a light grey color. I had that the side steps and wheels done to match...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151226/40ecefc31b48667cd1b413aaf489ab21.jpg

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151226/0cb6e449ef7e7516667be62c51844da3.jpg

Sooooooo... here we are at the impala.

What if i were to do the whole car in matte grape soda (they can gloss it also, but Im really digging the matte colors).

Keep an open mind and imagine black windows... smoked tail lights... smoked 1 piece headlights. Lowered and either making the wheels look even more machined (basically scuffing them duller) or black chrome wheels with a full matte grape soda liquid vinyl wrap.

And... fire away.

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blackbirdws6

12-26-2015, 08:03 PM

I think the whole car being matte grape soda would be a bit much. What about doing a 2 tone? What about matte black on top and matte grape soda on the bottom? Machined aluminum wheels and black out everything else?

blackbirdws6

12-26-2015, 08:05 PM

Also, maybe mask in LTx on the rear fender within the break of the 2 tone?

shownomercy

12-26-2015, 08:11 PM

I will forever refer to you as grimace if you do.

SSlowBoat

12-26-2015, 08:36 PM

You know my opinion. Atleast it's fast

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Formula218

12-26-2015, 08:41 PM

I think with that color you used on the SUV your going down that donk route you were talking about. I think if you're doing the whole car it's gotta be a dark purple.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34907&stc=1

Dan

12-26-2015, 10:14 PM

Might look a little donky Kong. But it's your car pal!

popo8

12-26-2015, 10:30 PM

Keep it commin...

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popo8

12-26-2015, 10:34 PM

Here are a couple sedans also in matte grape soda...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151227/99cf11bb9f4a84ed5cc2d65d0f8a0fb2.jpg

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jaysz2893

12-27-2015, 09:41 PM

The Darth Vader car must be black

popo8

12-27-2015, 10:12 PM

The Darth Vader car must be black
They came in black. The most on the road are black... looking to stand out.

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SSlowBoat

12-27-2015, 11:11 PM

It stands out as dcm

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popo8

12-27-2015, 11:37 PM

No it doesnt. Thats how the factory sold it.

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12-28-2015, 06:54 AM

popo8

12-28-2015, 07:48 AM

a car that big stands out on its own.. i would look at more classic impala colors. It is a lot of real estate for the paint and wild colors on such a huge car can be overpowering. the blue of your old vette with a pearl to it wold be nice and still classic.
It does not stand out from the other ones that are factory colors is what Im saying.

Im not a big blue car person... the GS was blue because that is what the gs are... other than that i wouldnt have picked blue.

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Formula218

12-28-2015, 09:49 AM

I say go for it, if you don't like it you can always peel it off in a year and go back.

popo8

12-28-2015, 10:19 AM

I say go for it, if you don't like it you can always peel it off in a year and go back.
Thats the ticket^ !!!!

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harner

12-28-2015, 10:37 AM

I say go for it, if you don't like it you can always peel it off in a year and go back.

I agree with this. The stuff isn't permanent so throw any color you want at it! "It's only money." :) (a saying I have heard in the car community for ages lol)

popo8

12-28-2015, 11:01 AM

I agree with this. The stuff isn't permanent so throw any color you want at it! "It's only money." :) (a saying I have heard in the car community for ages lol)
Thanku. Exactly where my head is at.

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Formula218

12-28-2015, 11:19 AM

I always say, you can't take it with ya, and you never know when it's your time to go. Live it up!

popo8

12-28-2015, 11:34 AM

I always say, you can't take it with ya, and you never know when it's your time to go. Live it up!
I feel the same way.

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Catmaigne

12-28-2015, 05:52 PM

So you will have both orange soda and grape soda

popo8

12-28-2015, 06:25 PM

So you will have both orange soda and grape soda
Lol.. yes, but technically the orange is. "Po-range crush."

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popo8

01-07-2016, 02:00 PM

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Woo hoo!!!

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blackbirdws6

01-07-2016, 02:07 PM

Noice

popo8

01-07-2016, 08:11 PM

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160108/a6a5873b8ed99226e348070bed598153.jpg

Well after all that waiting. PennDot still messed up. I got the CLASSIC tag that I wanted, however, they failed to make it the vanity tag that I wanted with my badge number on it. No biggie... important part is I can finally drive it!!! Woo hoo!!!!.

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popo8

01-09-2016, 06:03 PM

Ok... so looking into some cosmetic pieces. Here is what Im lookin at to smooth out the imp.

First the side moldings will be removed... hope they are just stick on.

Then the smoothy front bumper. Not sure if i want with or without the fog light holes.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160109/1e58ffb8da340ecddc0057de5ba6a04a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160109/2cc205a95f163739a3a08df8af6995ea.jpg

Leaning towards the one on the red/white demo car. Then maybe some small led strip lights for driving lights.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160109/72edb8925d59e3b6bc56348c42771a44.jpg
I love this slightly more aggressive rear spoiler.

And finally the smooth rear bumper here.
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SSlowBoat

01-09-2016, 08:04 PM

I like it. Side moldings I think if you take it off there will be a dip in the door

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popo8

01-09-2016, 09:04 PM

I was lookin at the bbody sites. Seems the ones with them removed are smooth

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01-09-2016, 09:05 PM

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popo8

01-19-2016, 08:34 AM

No bueno...

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GuillaumeC

01-19-2016, 08:53 AM

Moldings are stick-on with 3M tape. Take them off.

I don't like the look of the bumper with fog lights, it doesn't flow well with the rest of the car. One thing I like done on a B-body is a tailpipe tuck... the car has nice smooth curves and two tailpipes sticking out the back break that "flow". I tucked mine up a bit and cut the turndowns flush with the quarters so they don't show. You can see the tip a little here:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/project/IMG_9644-2.jpg

Formula218

01-19-2016, 09:24 AM

Those are pretty yucky. Every one has terrible wheels and that front bumper should be burned lol.

popo8

01-19-2016, 07:45 PM

The exhaust will be completely different. Dont take them into consideration.

i think i agree... front bumper on the red/white car for me...

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popo8

01-19-2016, 07:46 PM

Those are pretty yucky. Every one has terrible wheels and that front bumper should be burned lol.
What is yucky?

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popo8

01-19-2016, 07:49 PM

Watch "No Bueno..." on YouTube

https://youtu.be/FCKazXigqgU

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blackbirdws6

01-19-2016, 09:48 PM

Oofa. Sounds valvetrain related....hopefully. When are you removing the valve covers?

Camaro96

01-20-2016, 02:14 AM

Sound like it could be tork converter, flex plate.

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popo8

01-20-2016, 05:51 AM

Oofa. Sounds valvetrain related....hopefully. When are you removing the valve covers?
Had to get to work... and had some issues with the "safe place" i pulled over. Ended up limping it back home amd having it towed to BlueBottleZ's shop... so hopefully he will be able to check it this week.

He did also state that he thinks it may be valve train/rocker related.

That would be wonderful...

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SSlowBoat

01-20-2016, 08:48 AM

Had to get to work... and had some issues with the "safe place" i pulled over. Ended up limping it back home amd having it towed to BlueBottleZ's shop... so hopefully he will be able to check it this week.

He did also state that he thinks it may be valve train/rocker related.

That would be wonderful...

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If it is valve train related, and considering I had valve train issues with that bottom end in the past, I'd start thinking about oiling issues to the top end like I have said before. That short block was full of sludge when I tore it down the first time.

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popo8

01-20-2016, 01:24 PM

If it is valve train related, and considering I had valve train issues with that bottom end in the past, I'd start thinking about oiling issues to the top end like I have said before. That short block was full of sludge when I tore it down the first time.

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But if its a rocker that backed off... thats not really a concern tho.

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SSlowBoat

01-20-2016, 01:47 PM

But if its a rocker that backed off... thats not really a concern tho.

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Yes, but if it's a rocker that fell apart, that is a concern. Curious to see what he finds

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popo8

01-20-2016, 01:48 PM

We will see

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popo8

01-20-2016, 01:50 PM

U remember which cylinder it was that u had issues with?

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SSlowBoat

01-20-2016, 06:11 PM

popo8

01-21-2016, 06:26 AM

#4 was the first one, then the rest. Still think it points to an oiling issue, the cam bearings had weird wear on them, I probably shouldn't have ever cleaned the sludge out, it was prolly keeping the oil pressure up. I'm sorry dude, but I knew it was a time bomb and tried to express that to you

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Im not sure why ur worried about it man. I knew what i was buying and doing. And does not look like its gonna be an oiling issue up top. Chris said everything actually looks really good under the valve covers.

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harner

01-21-2016, 08:50 AM

Wasn't there someone who made a billet LT1 block? Just throwing ideas out there. Haha

SSlowBoat

01-21-2016, 02:24 PM

Wasn't there someone who made a billet LT1 block? Just throwing ideas out there. Haha
Jeff green. For his f1x impala street car that will retain an opti

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GuillaumeC

01-21-2016, 02:37 PM

Jeff green. For his f1x impala street car that will retain an opti

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Jeff has a modified Donovan aluminum block, not a billet block.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/Jeff%20Green/Jeffspictures013.jpg

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SSlowBoat

01-21-2016, 02:37 PM

Jeff has a modified Donovan aluminum block, not a billet block.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/Jeff%20Green/Jeffspictures013.jpg

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Last I heard he was the one having a billet one made

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GuillaumeC

01-21-2016, 02:42 PM

Last I heard he was the one having a billet one made

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popo8

01-21-2016, 06:29 PM

Wasn't there someone who made a billet LT1 block? Just throwing ideas out there. Haha
Im having 2 made... just in case. Lol

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popo8

01-22-2016, 05:20 AM

Well, what we know so far...

Pulled the driver side valve cover... everything appears normal.

Noise is definitely coming from under the driver side head. Not sure how far below though.

On Tuesday we should have some time to pull the head and see what we have...

Theories... spun a bearing, or worn bearing, and it was just enough to have the piston make contact with a valve... if so... will determine damage and go from there.

Another theory... a valve got caught up in a guide and the piston made contact with a valve and bent it and thats what we are hearing. If thats the case... will repair head and put it back together (as long as there is no other damage).

Or... catastrophic/terminal failure... if thats the case... motor will come out and dissassembled and i will decide which of several options I will take...

Stay tuned.

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SSlowBoat

01-22-2016, 07:46 AM

If a valve was hung down you should see one of the springs compressed more than the others.

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popo8

01-22-2016, 05:06 PM

If a valve was hung down you should see one of the springs compressed more than the others.

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Not necessarily... depending on how much its hung up. Clearances are not that big.

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6 speed impy

01-23-2016, 07:56 AM

God I hate those intakes....just please for the love of all things ss don't donk it out. No 22's.....lol

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Ditto, not a fan of that intake as well, the air ride would be kinda cool, no 22's

Where did the heads come from, how much performance u expect out of those?

I didn't see 6 speed swap on your list :cool:

ImpasaSS forum is a great source of info as well, as far as wheels, seen some with the 5th gen Camaro wheels, looks pretty good

And your Opti??
Welcome to the club:beer:

Mike

6 speed impy

01-23-2016, 08:29 AM

I'm leaning toward smoothie bumpers also. And I have the next mod waiting to go on, sanded and cleared Caprice tail lights.

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af198/aerostar602/IMG_1113.jpg (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/aerostar602/media/IMG_1113.jpg.html)
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popo8

01-23-2016, 08:53 AM

They are LE1s from LE.

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popo8

01-23-2016, 08:54 AM

I like the idea of swappin in a 6 spd. But there is something nice about having the automatic as well. Esp cause its a 96 with the floor shifter
Remember my camaro is a 6spd.

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popo8

01-23-2016, 08:55 AM

The opti is a delco from american-powerhouse.

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popo8

01-23-2016, 08:56 AM

6 speed impy

01-23-2016, 09:32 AM

Cool. Is that what people do? Im still new to impala trends.

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We saw an Impy with them at the gathering at Cecil, which was quite good by the way, like 40 Impys/Caprices, and some serious drag cars, and a few LS swaps as well. Just thought it would give it a different look, and if I don't like them I can always flee bay them, lol. My bud has a body shop I moon lite at, sand, prep, mask, clean, general grunt boy, but when I need something painted, I do the prep work and he sprays, all washes money wise, and he is getting me credentials into SEMA this year :laugh:

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popo8

01-23-2016, 09:44 AM

We saw an Impy with them at the gathering at Cecil, which was quite good by the way, like 40 Impys/Caprices, and some serious drag cars, and a few LS swaps as well. Just thought it would give it a different look, and if I don't like them I can always flee bay them, lol. My bud has a body shop I moon lite at, sand, prep, mask, clean, general grunt boy, but when I need something painted, I do the prep work and he sprays, all washes money wise, and he is getting me credentials into SEMA this year [emoji23]

Mike
Im curious to see it done up.

(Awesome... gonna see if I can use "Ltxtech" for sema entry)

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SSlowBoat

01-23-2016, 10:19 AM

Im curious to see it done up.

(Awesome... gonna see if I can use "Ltxtech" for sema entry)

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The extra tails in the trunk are caprice tails you could do this too like Mike did.

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popo8

01-23-2016, 10:31 AM

The extra tails in the trunk are caprice tails you could do this too like Mike did.

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Oh really? I never unwrapped em. I thought they were impala tails... thats cool.

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SSlowBoat

01-23-2016, 10:37 AM

Only difference is chrome trim

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popo8

01-23-2016, 11:08 AM

Only difference is chrome trim

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The whole design is different. Impala tails are all red with white reverse lights. Caprice are divided into 6 cubes.

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SSlowBoat

01-23-2016, 11:10 AM

You can take them apart and make them the same. It's the same outer with different lense inside it. I think the caprice ones look better

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popo8

01-23-2016, 11:12 AM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/64f34b83ba1c598ab80a3a00d8eccc4f.jpg

Arent these impala tails? They are ribbed.

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popo8

01-23-2016, 11:12 AM

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Caprice are smooth and divided differently?

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6 speed impy

01-23-2016, 12:25 PM

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Arent these impala tails? They are ribbed.

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Yea ribbed is Impy, smooth with the chrome trim is Caprice, I painted the trim black, then cleared the whole tail lite

popo8

01-23-2016, 12:26 PM

Yea ribbed is Impy, smooth with the chrome trim is Caprice, I painted the trim black, then cleared the whole tail lite
Ok... i thought they were pretty different in design.

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GuillaumeC

01-25-2016, 11:01 AM

94-96 Caprice and Impala tails are exactly the same, the difference is the color of the trim piece around it.
Caprice has chrome trim and SS has black trim.

The tails divided in 6 cubes is the early (91-92?) Caprice design.

GuillaumeC

01-25-2016, 11:05 AM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/65926_10151713645571602_1034292388_n.jpg

SS on the left, Caprice on the right.

popo8

01-25-2016, 01:00 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/65926_10151713645571602_1034292388_n.jpg

SS on the left, Caprice on the right.
Both have impala tail lights though? Right?

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GuillaumeC

01-25-2016, 01:07 PM

No, but I did paint the chrome trim black on the Caprice tails.

popo8

01-25-2016, 01:43 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/34556f3704cb6132992f5840b2669a2b.jpg

Then what are these?

GuillaumeC

01-25-2016, 01:59 PM

Early Caprice tails with painted center trim and polished. I think these are available on 91-92 Caprice.

GuillaumeC

01-25-2016, 01:59 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/1991_Caprice_Classic_base.jpg

popo8

01-26-2016, 01:19 PM

Ok... so we were mistaken. We had pulled the drivers side valve cover off because we were very sure that was where the noise was coming from. Everything appeared to be all good when the motor was run without that valve cover... so we brushed off a valve train issue being a cause for the noise (with the exception of a bent or stuck valve).

The plan was to pull the head today to see what was damaged and making that noise.

Well....

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