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    Another Ca Smog Question

    I had a similar problem with my 89 GT...I had bought and replaced my whole exhaust system with a Bassani S/S cat back and xpipe. The xpipe had only two cats and that was ok for several years...apparently the law has changed and the smog shop that failed me failed me only because I did not have...
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    Another CALIF Smog Question!

    I understand your statement of wasting money especially in these trying times. The Bassani system was easy to install no real headaches perse...The sound as best as I can describe it is a subltle blurp blurp at idle, but when on the pipe at say 3000rpm it comes alive with a distinctive...
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    Another CALIF Smog Question!

    My problem was with heat generated from the stock 4 cat system. Heat would filter up through the floor and be uncomfortable in the summer. I went with Bassani s/s two cat system, and have not had any problems with smog...knock on wood of course things could change at a drop of a hat here in...
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    non-intercooled forced induction heat issues

    Thanks fiveohwblow for that bit of info. I am set up basically the same as you except for the elec fans. I have an edlebrock high flow water pump, 180 thermo, modine 3core radiatior., which the brackets were modified to accept the wider radiator. What brand of elec fans are you using? I would...
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    non-intercooled forced induction heat issues

    I'm running a 347 with a vortech and I don't have an inter cooler. I do have some heat issues, especially when sitting in traffic. I have gone with a larger radiator, after market water pump, but maintained the stock fan (as I hear they work real good in moving air ). I haven't overheated yet...
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    North San Diego County

    Mechanic in Escondido Hello all...Wanted to get back and let yall know that I found a decent performance shop. I'm finally having my brakes worked on along with some other minor (oil drip) issues addressed as well. I should pick up the car this weekend. The shop owner was concerned about...
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    North San Diego County

    No I haven't...I did call them for a quote on some exhaust work for my diesel so I've been meaning to check them out. They sounded upbeat on the phone. When you had your work done, and this may sound silly or over the top, but did you happen to notice the general upkeep of the shop. Did it look...
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    North San Diego County

    No I didn't...been out of the scene ...I just cruise around on nice days. What I am looking for is, as my OP, a good shop/mechanic...I need to get my brakes done. I still have the original 4lug. I really really like my wheels so I am reluctant to change them out, but I do need the brakes worked...
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    North San Diego County

    Negative Gman...My stang is red/silver/black (custom paint from Hot Rods and Custom) Here is a link...Scroll down...I am the last picture. Cruisin' Grand Ave., August 19, 2005
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    North San Diego County

    Thanks gman- I was hoping for something closer to Esco if not in town...hard to get the car to and from the shop and try to get to work on time too.
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    North San Diego County

    I'm also from Esco...although I have been away for a couple of years. When I came back my auto mechanic/shop closed down...no doubt due to the economy. They were AutoSport Perfromance off of Vineyard in the autopark. Now I am looking for a reputable/reliable performance shop which I can trust...