So I'm looking at the July issue of Super Chevy... - Lateral-g Forums

PhaseShift · #1 06-14-2006, 05:28 AM

That is it, I am officially getting into the automotive aftermarket biz.

I think we could CNC one out of a chunk of 316 and step on the price 30% and still sell it for that. The stainless is hard on cutters and slow to machine, but not that bad.

Actually, I am going to do a few "G-job" projects for my car as company development projects in the next few months. Probably a big bore TB for the upcoming motor that uses the electronic throttle control from the factory LS7. Plan is for that to work with a sheet metal intake. All good plans, wonder if I can make them happen??

Steve68 · #2 06-14-2006, 05:52 AM

I with ya Tony, but the thing looks real good installed, you have to see it in person, the hinges are just cool as sheeot too,

J2SpeedandCustom · #3 06-14-2006, 05:58 AM

That thing is cool! And for stainless that price sounds reasonable to me. Hell a polished aluminum one from Billet Specialties is $70.

**XcYZ** · #4 06-14-2006, 06:00 AM

If you look at the SC article in PDF, you can really see the detail:

http://www.performancesst.com/images...sc_07_2006.pdf

Speedster · #5 06-14-2006, 06:31 AM

One of the features I do like is its ability to swivel. This allows it to be placed in any "non-binding" postition. Plus, hopefully it would never leak. But the price IS pretty far out there.

Then again, the price of the billet taillights that many on here have at almost $500 a set or the billet hood hinges at $600 aren't exactly cheap either.

Does anyone have an extra money tree growing in their back yard ?

**Steve Chryssos** · #6 06-14-2006, 07:07 AM

It also looks very compact. Which will help out with my crossover breather tube clearance. I ran into packaging issues when I relocated my engine. This could help.

It's only money.

Steve68 · #7 06-14-2006, 09:29 AM

Sorry, My EX killed the money tree before she left, now the state pics up where the tree left off, I really liked that tree!!

ProdigyCustoms · #8 06-15-2006, 03:34 AM

We have used CVR aluminum housings that are just north of $100, so I do not think this is out of line. As stated, when going on top of a high dollar bullet...............

**XcYZ** · #9 06-15-2006, 06:03 AM

Again, I think the T-stat housing is trick, I just had sticker shock. lol

Frank, how many do we have to buy to get a nice discount?