Hey guys I have a 1980 camaro that I am trying to do an engine swap and want to post my own thread for some help how can I do that?

 

Big ole heading in the corner that says start a new thread.


Val yes there WAS a big dent top and bottom of that muffler opening. I was trying to get the inner piece out of it, where the slip joint is. The guy who did the exhaust crimped the pipe when he tightened it. I tried everything to get it apart. I finally cut it off and will weld a turn down right there. I will be sure to point it so it blows exhaust smoke out during a burn out. I found that my 2 1/8" pipe cutter fits 2 1/2" no problem so I had plenty of perfectly straight seams. Theres a tip to anyone doing their own. A pipe cutter in that size isnt common but I used to fit pipes at work and I have one.

Yeah I did swap polarity too! I knew about that from long ago when I learned how to weld.

 

I purchased an old Ridgid pipe and tubing cutter at a swap meet. It will cut anything from 4" down, and the best $10 I ever spent. Like you mentioned; a tubing cutter is a huge asset to making all the cuts straight! Sometimes I want angled cuts though, and I use my Milwaukie portaband saw to make angled cuts that are good too!

 

I too have a Rigid. Mine came from a neighbor my inlaws took care of. He was a WWII vet and I would do odd jobs for him just out of respect. He told me when he passed, take my pick of what I wanted. I have a ton of nice stuff and I never forget who gave them to me. I have more stuff than I really need but his family asked me to take alot. I have more adjustable wrenches than I know what to do with. I feel a small connection to the good old days when I use his tools though. I even have his GI issue knife from the war that sits in the shop on the wall never to be F'd with by anyone. I have a strong tie to vets from that era. I will listen to any story they tell. I cant help it.

I will get a porta band someday. One of the last things really I have on my list. I have a chop saw on loan but never used it. The tubing cutter is too smooth. Perfect every time.

 

Its not showing up on my phone. Is there another way that you can on a droid phone?

 

View the site in normal website mode, then you'll be able to see all the functions just like you were sitting at your confuser.

 

Exhaust looks good! Looks like there's a GP sitting there by the truck, did you get to keep the car?

 

Yes its still out there. I got it out of the impound the next day and it hasnt moved. Why you need some parts.

 

Yeah, I need the console for my Camaro.

 

Its yours. I'll pull it today. One of the retractable cup holders is broken though.