Soooooo.... using your line of thinking I am just curious whether you would be of the type to start a petition to abolish SEMA. :wow:

How many stock OEM parts are those who peruse this forum really utilizing anyway?

I see a lot of modified OEM designs being offered and readily accepted for purposes that in many cases exceed the OEM design criteria.

For example, how many companies offer a refined Corvette master cylinder?... and OMG!!! Some of them even polish them! There have even been rumors of powdercoating.

Oh, the humanity. I hope you never meet a car on the highway with a blinged out master cylinder, and what if the bolt holes were chased or retapped?:faint:
:_paranoid

I better call Tom Lee and make sure he didn't screw up my Delphi 600 Steering Box when he was tinkering with it. ;)

the problem is you jumped on here with a poorly hidden agenda, and acted like you were just some regular guy posting up some concerns. You're taking shots at Paul and his products because it's directly to your own benefit. Easy to sniff this one out, you pretty much don't have any credibility here at this point.

Paul has been a fantastic vendor for many of the members of this site, and several more. Excellent customer service, even helps those who aren't using his stuff. I've used his products without any problems on several vehicles, and will do so in the future, even if he does re-tap a hole here or there............ :lol:

Jody

Missing the point on this issue.
SEMA is a wonderful organization and has made through its members many advancements in the motor sport aftermarket.
Setting aside the sarcasm there are real issues at hand.
Drilling out and re-tapping changes the integrity of the casting.
Just as using untested tensile strength bolts will also change integrity.
Any changes should be lab tested violating this protocal from OEM standard is wrong.
Making improvements in design fit and function are what it's all about.
So design and build your own hydroboost type unit test it market it and sell it but don't make changes to someone elses product with out permision and proper testing.

you are missing the point. Don't come on here as a member who's concerned with a product, when the truth is the product you're concerned with is your competitor, and you're trying to hurt his business. At least present yourself in a truthful way as a competitor of Paul's, don't try to be sneaky and hide behind a generic username. Makes you look foolish when everyone figures it out.

This thread has run it's course so I'll close it.