MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'm starting on the Formula tonight (versus tomorrow afternoon) since I'll have some time to burn. Anyone is welcome to assist me. I'll be doing a heads/intake swap (6.0L heads and LPE/Weiand intake). The plan is to move Firebird Jr. out to the driveway and roll the Formula at a sideways angle in the garage (it's on wheel dollies). I have heat, music, tools, internet, and food/beer (free for those who help). Honestly, the swap (barring unforeseen bullshit) should only take about 8 hours and I plan on starting this afternoon with the basics (drain the coolant, disconnect the lines, etc.). If you'd like to come over and lend a hand, it'd be much appreciated and you can say you've help build the car that will own a lot of people (Team LSX r00lz, y0). Seriously, this is a chance to come over and have a good time, meet some CR people, and generally be sociable. This is open to anyone interested. Post here if you'd like to help and I'll PM you directions and my phone#. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Some people know what the car in my sig really is. It's not what it outwardly appears to be You coming over, or fucking Anna in the ass tonight? BTW, she has a computer for me she'll be handing off to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 probably show for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'd like to, but friday night is date night. the boss would be pissed if I canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Ant send me a PM with your info if I feel up to it I will stop out after work tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I dont get off till 9:30 or so if your still working pm me the info and ill stop out Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I plan on starting around 7-8ish. I'll take visitors as early as 5pm Shawn & Mark, check your PMs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkent93 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 With my Z being parked in a garage 80 miles from here, i'm starting to miss working on cars. So, if I can get rid of the wife for the night, I will come over, but I expect there to be naked girls dancing on a pole while we work! I will need directions sent to mkent93@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 With my Z being parked in a garage 80 miles from here, i'm starting to miss working on cars. So, if I can get rid of the wife for the night, I will come over, but I expect there to be naked girls dancing on a pole while we work! I will need directions sent to mkent93@yahoo.com Email sent. Brian, call me if you head over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 good luck with the swap, i'm kinda far to swing by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I may stop by for a short time. You need any tools or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I may stop by for a short time. You need any tools or anything? You arent the kind of tool he is looking for. Couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotrodmama024 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 So would i be used as a tool if i came over anthony? hehe not much i could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGraw Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I wanna come over, bullshitting is one of my favorite sports, I'd also like to see the car. And if I don't give working on the monte a break, I may have to make a fire insurance claim soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Cant tonight, but tomorrow is open all day. Let me know what time to come over tomorrow. Greg powers will be accompaning me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Jason(s), cool. Fowler, I understand. Not-Fowler, ratcheting wrenches would be cool if you have some. Leilani, you know the place. Come hang out with the guys. McGraw, check your PMs. Sam, I'd be delighted to have you and Greg over. Both of you have my #, call when you feel like rolling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Jason(s), cool. Fowler, I understand. Not-Fowler, ratcheting wrenches would be cool if you have some. Leilani, you know the place. Come hang out with the guys. McGraw, check your PMs. Sam, I'd be delighted to have you and Greg over. Both of you have my #, call when you feel like rolling out. Ok we will call you around 11am or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have the good ratchet wrenches at work and I am afraid if I show up I will get stuck working all night. I have some cheapies at the house not sure how they will hold up(harbor freight). Let me know if you need anything else. I got air tools, hoists, stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I just need to ratcheting wrenches. You'll see why once you experience GM's theft of the cab-forward desugn Sam, Jordan and I have dentist appointments tomorrow until 2:30pm. After that, I'm game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I just need to ratcheting wrenches. You'll see why once you experience GM's theft of the cab-forward desugn Sam, Jordan and I have dentist appointments tomorrow until 2:30pm. After that, I'm game. So bring the cheap generic ones that will probably fall apart but I dont care because they are cheap and brightly colored and just taking up prime drawer space in the tool box, and probably wont even fit, and did I mention are cheap? Or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Yes, please See ya in a bit, Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 UPDATE: The install, unfortuneatly, is on hiatus for the following reasons: 1) I have 6.0L heads from an '02 Escalade. This means they have the center bolt valve covers as opposed to my perimeter bolt covers. I need to purchase center bolt covers AND the one-piece coil pack brackets since the '98s used separate piece coil brackets. New this is a $300 investment, I'm gonna shop around for some used ones. 2) The LPE intake manifold. I had it powdercoated at a local shop where it was agreed the color shown to me would match my car, if even closely. It doesn't, and looks horrid in my engine bay. I've contacted the shop about having it redone in flat black to match the stock intake, and the price is doubled because now they have to strip it. I don't agree with this line of thinking since the color was chosen for me and I only had a color chip on the internet to match my car with. I've asked for a reconsideration for the extra charges, and am waiting for a response. I will not put this intake on my car after seeing tonight how it will actually look in the engine bay. So, anyone is more than welcome to still stop by. But the installs are on hold until further notice. It's always something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 That sucks bro.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Oh well. I was just getting ready to walk out the door. Are we thinking next weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 UPDATE: The install, unfortuneatly, is on hiatus for the following reasons: 1) I have 6.0L heads from an '02 Escalade. This means they have the center bolt valve covers as opposed to my perimeter bolt covers. I need to purchase center bolt covers AND the one-piece coil pack brackets since the '98s used separate piece coil brackets. New this is a $300 investment, I'm gonna shop around for some used ones. 2) The LPE intake manifold. I had it powdercoated at a local shop where it was agreed the color shown to me would match my car, if even closely. It doesn't, and looks horrid in my engine bay. I've contacted the shop about having it redone in flat black to match the stock intake, and the price is doubled because now they have to strip it. I don't agree with this line of thinking since the color was chosen for me and I only had a color chip on the internet to match my car with. I've asked for a reconsideration for the extra charges, and am waiting for a response. I will not put this intake on my car after seeing tonight how it will actually look in the engine bay. So, anyone is more than welcome to still stop by. But the installs are on hold until further notice. It's always something Dang, I'm sorry to hear it. I thought I was the only one stuff like that happened to. CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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