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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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I wonder why some company can't make some replacement metal ends for the stock IC.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
I wonder why some company can't make some replacement metal ends for the stock IC.
because for the same cost you can get an entire upgrade...... i asked ZZP about this last year.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Makes sense. I guess if it was a mass produced item, the price wouldn't be as much as a new IC. But a specialty item I could see the high cost.
Thanks for the answer rallycobalt06.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Plus you really don't want to uncrimp the aluminum header to remove the tank and then recrimp one on. You will weaken the crimp joint. I suppose you could weld the new tank on though. You might be able to glue on a stiffening rib to help.......
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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the chemical weld process will degrade the ABS if you try and glue a rib to it.

Several DOD companies, as well as Myth Busters have experimented with spray on bedliner as a anti-fragment/deforming component to armour and bunkers. It apparently adds a great amount of strength to whatever it is applied to, and adds an ability to absorb tremendous ammouts of shock/flex before deforming. This could be a cheap fix.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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I think the tanks are glass filled nylon.........
Old Aug 4, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chevymanls6454
I cant seem to find a place that knows what the hell I'm talking about

Check into Williams Chevy here in Elkton. I picked up my SS back in March from them and it already had the GMS1 installed. All service work was completed there since new by the previous owner. And I checked the wiring. They were soldered and heat shrink applied over top, along with the black plastic tubing to protect the wiring.


If you see an Orange SS, it's me.

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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by frdfandc
Check into Williams Chevy here in Elkton. I picked up my SS back in March from them and it already had the GMS1 installed. All service work was completed there since new by the previous owner. And I checked the wiring. They were soldered and heat shrink applied over top, along with the black plastic tubing to protect the wiring.


If you see an Orange SS, it's me.

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do you work in or frequently visit the shopping center behind Best Buy & Olive Garden in Christina, DE across from the hospital? if so, i see you all the time.




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