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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Polished intercooler ready for install

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AFTER POLISHING w/ 3800RPM bench buffing wheels.
















My new tank.. I am polsihing it now.. should be done in a few days.







I am returning the black plastic fuel cell tank to summit unless someone wishes to buy it ..

The glare you see on the IC is from the 3M clear tape protecting the mirror shine..If I removed the tape it is like looking in a mirror, without it, the alum will scratch very easily...
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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That looks like a million bucks. Great job. I think to protect the shine, you could have it clear-coated. Good job!

I'm interested in the tank, how much? I may change my mind though when i see the polished one. What is the difference in weight between the two?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Wow.. Night and day... Looks awesome..
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Looks hot as hell. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Are you running a supercharger or turbo?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I missed earlier info that why the ?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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I missed earlier info that why the ?


And to answer your first question, he has a supercharger.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
When are planning the install smitty?

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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nice work CJ.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
nice work CJ.


CJ? I know his first name is Carl, but whats the J? Johnson?

Is smitty the dood from GTA San Andreas ???

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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i think so. he is a black guy.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
i think so. he is a black guy.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Summit Drag Race Fuel Cells


Fuel Cell, Plastic, Black, 4 Gallons, each
Part #SUM-290110
Price $89.95





Summit Aluminum Fuel Cells
Fuel Cell, Aluminum, Natural, 3 Gallons, Each
SUM-290203
$129.95


It does not state the weight... but my guess is 5-6 lbs.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
i think so. he is a black guy.

Smitty?.... Black?.....

Couldn't be farther from it.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ThinJim
That looks like a million bucks. Great job. I think to protect the shine, you could have it clear-coated. ?
no, the clearcoat will more than likely yellow over time from the heat in the engine bay...
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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just touch it up w/ mothers every once in a while and it will stay
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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The 3M clear protectant should work wonders.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Can I send you mine?

Nice job...
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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Link to a product you used to polish it?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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Very Nice Smitty. You don't mess around when you do things do you? Like always - First Rate
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Nice, Smitty.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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That is very impressive!! Good job on the polish. Let us know how you did it.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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That looks great. It will look even better once installed.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Polishing the IC should add another 5 WHP...
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 02AV6

Link to a product you used to polish it?

Tar Heel Parts

3/4 HP Buffer
3600 RPM

Aluminum, Brass and Copper buffing kit
With 6" Diameter buffs. Comes with 2 spiral sewn buffs, 2 Canton flannel buffs, 1 Brown Tripoli Compound, and 1 Blizzard Compound. Exclusively for aluminum, brass, copper, potmetal and nonferrous metals.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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nice man, welcome to the bling bling club
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Smitty
Tar Heel Parts

3/4 HP Buffer
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Aluminum, Brass and Copper buffing kit
With 6" Diameter buffs. Comes with 2 spiral sewn buffs, 2 Canton flannel buffs, 1 Brown Tripoli Compound, and 1 Blizzard Compound. Exclusively for aluminum, brass, copper, potmetal and nonferrous metals.
Nice tool
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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WOW

That looks incredible. I am honestly astonished and impressed. That just simply looks great.

BTW, let me know if you have any problem returning it as I could probably dig up the invoice, etc.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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nice work smit, let us know when it gets installed
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by scalbert

BTW, let me know if you have any problem returning it as I could probably dig up the invoice, etc.
Thanks Steve, i appreciate it but
spoke to them, instead of going through all the red tape (returning, you get refund, pay me, then i order).. I am returning the 4 gallon and getting credit for it...
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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nice work smit, let us know when it gets installed

the way business is going this year.. I highly doubt I will have it installed within the next month.... busy as a bee.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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This thing is impressive.


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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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okay going to make an attempt to install this weekend..

the AEM wideband is installed and looks great...I will have pics up on Easter Sunday.

wish me luck....
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Very nice setup... good luck with the install...
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387


Is there any way that you can smooth out the welds? That would be the icing on the cake!

Ruf
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RUF87


Is there any way that you can smooth out the welds? That would be the icing on the cake!

Ruf

hey Ruf, where you been?

yeah I could of smoothed them out, but they are so beautiful... gives the I/C some personality... besides, if I accidently took too much off I would be in problems...I mean, I had a hard enough time trying to find someone to weld a bung into my headers for the wideband..i can just image the headache trying to find someone to reweld the I/C...

I I could learn how to weld.
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