I am not saying that the other bars "won't" clear everything, all I am saying is that, the set-up I have "does" clear. I got the idea of mounting mine in the trunk from Dick Miller Racing. I just made my own, because I could not did deep enough in my pockets to spend $400+ for a kit. From what i saw from Wolfe Craft, thier kit welds to the frame right where the gas tank is, so a fuel cell is needed. If you are not afraid of welding, then just box your stock lowers, and just buy adjustable uppers. Rob
S@#t! That's what I was thinking also! The stock lowers are in the landfill, gone. I just was hoping the "complete kit idea" would work. Thanks for responding Rob! LOVE your car!:TU:
Hey guys, The Wolfe bar will work with a stock gas tank. However I have my pump and filter mounted behind the rear bumper. There's no way the pump would fit in front of the tank with the Wolfe bar. As far as tail pipes go, I'm not currently running them. I'm sure you could make it work, but it might take some cutting and welding. Rob, nice before and after pics!!!! My car responded the same as yours. It looks like our cars are pretty similar. I think if I go with a stage II scoop our Et's and mph would be close.
Jeff, I don't have any pics right now. I'll try and get some tonight. The car is up on stands as I'm pulling out my old wore out motor for a fresh one. I just borrowed the work camera but someone will have to hold my hand on getting the pics posted. I'll get with you tomorrow.
Thanks a bunch Shayne! I'll be more than happy to help with the posting of the pics! Give me a hollar when ready, either thru PM or e-mail directly, jefferygt455gs@msn.com If you can e-mail them to me directly I can resize and post. If there are different pixel settings on your camera like there is on mine it GREATLY helps to set to lowest setting before taking the pics. Let me know..:TU: :beer
Jeff, I have a brand new Wolfe Racecraft bar for sale, never installed, cost new $418.00 to my door. will sell it for $300.00 + shipping. Shaynes car responded very nicely to the WR bar, and is relatively easy install for a welder, I just did not want to weld more stuff on the car becuase I will probably be returning the car to street use in the near future, and felt the HR parts bar was a better fit for me. Paul Ferry has been great to work with, and very helpfull in getting parts to me. I think the cost of HR's bar will offset the installation costs to those that do not have the ability or access to a welder, his kit even comes with a drill bit! and ALL hardware, plus some of the easiest instructions Iv'e everseen. The WR bar comes with no instructions but the guys at the shop will tell you how to install it over the phone? (that's what they actually told me) however, if your fairly mechanical and can weld upside down it's easy to figure out. Bruce H.
No problem Jeff, Just thought I'd advertise it hear as well as the parts for sale section, I will be changing over to the HRpartsNstuff uppers and lowers soon, or this winter, and will have a set of Metco adj.uppers and lowers for sale if you might be interested, they have been on my car for about two or three years and have been very good, I currently have about 2 flats of preload in the pass. side upper and thats it. They are solid aluminum and very good quality. Why the switch? I believe in HR parts and am going to use there complete rear end set-up, as well I will install there 1/4" longer lowers to give that little extra room for the tires, if you have any interest let me know, no pressure here. Bruce
HRpartsNstuff I am posting this for Paul Ferry from HRpartsNstuff, (he's having a few computer issues) We have an "un-published" Buick guy package special: $40.00 OFF uppers+lowers+swaybar/anti-roll system, PLUS FREE SHIPPING to US 48 states. even at our regular price,there is way more value with our package than anything else out there. We know quite a few that think they saved 10% going to our competetion, untill they find out it doesn't work as advertised, poor performance,extra noise, hassles to install,and worn out or broken parts from racing. When you look at the TOTAL picture, you don't save anything that way. We all look at price, but I never heard any complaints from anyone that bought the best available. (with any product) Thanks, Paul Ferry HRpartsNstuff NOTE: new address & phone/fax numbersgo into effect 11-03-03 New address: 2002 Industry rd. Atwater, Ohio 44201 customer/order phone# 330-947-2433 Fax # 330-947-2977 Old address: 3709 Duffield rd. Kent Ohio,44240 website: www.HRpartsNstuff.com HRpartsNstuff@aol.com Fax# 330-678-8244(anytime) Phne# 330-678-0899 9am to 8pm est. Ohio, Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm Sat.
Ok, this is my first attempt at posting a picture. If it works I'll post the ones I took last night. This is a shot that Paul Ferry sent me after a Norwalk test and tune. The Wolfe bar was installed and the 60' time was around a 1.52.
Well that seemed to work. Keep in mind that instead of installing elec. in my new garage, I'm building a new short block. So I was in the dark, upside down with a flashlight in my mouth.
