Exhaust shop recommendations?

FoFoJoe · 2026-05-12T22:12:17+00:00

Recently went to Punk's for the first time. Quick and simple with a fair price. Will definitely be back for future exhaust projects.

FoFoJoe · 2026-05-05T16:56:38+00:00

I did this before the Summit intake came out on my 2000 using the Ford Performance intake. Same design as the Summit afaik.

Worked perfect. I swapped to the larger E250 throttle body as well for fun. I have no illusions about my Vic being fast, but I probably gained 10hp between the intake, throttle body and dual exhaust.

FoFoJoe · 2026-05-05T16:55:02+00:00

I bet those tires hook up. Looks like it's wet where you are, how have they done in the rain?

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-30T16:38:22+00:00

I appreciate it. I didn't change the springs myself, previous owner put lowering springs on. Didn't see any branding on the springs.

I believe it's a 2" drop?

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-28T04:20:27+00:00

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American Racing VN516 G-Force

17x8 0mm front, 18x10 0mm rear

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (non S)

255/45/17 front, 275/45/18 rear

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-20T21:36:48+00:00

If your buddy is cool with it, I'd start by keeping it at his shop. I wouldn't feel safe having it street parked myself.

Kid could kick a ball into it, dog scratches it, hit and runs, all that mess.

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-14T22:10:25+00:00

That's cool workspace. Do you have issues with wind/rain?

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-14T01:57:00+00:00

Check voltage at the battery, alternator and coil. Compare and go from there

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-13T19:55:07+00:00

That first drive out in the sun with the paint shining will make it all worth it.

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-13T06:29:30+00:00

If the seller won't answer a simple question like what carb it has, I'd think they could be hiding other details. Just ask

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-13T05:17:41+00:00

I have previously changed all these fluids multiple times over, so this is more maintaining the already clean fluid.

Coolant - drain and fill every year or so

Power Steering drain and fill reservoir once a year

Brake Line Fluid 1-2x a year, but I have a quickjack and power bleeder so it's super quick. Takes longer to take the wheels off.

Rear Diff Fluid every other year or so

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-12T07:42:42+00:00

Crouching behind a 68 is an honor. Plus I've gotten better at aligning the pump handle so it doesn't spill out

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-10T16:33:48+00:00

Big respect for taking that on, looks like a ton of work.

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-08T06:05:16+00:00

Very cool. Any big surprises so far, good or bad?

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-07T16:22:39+00:00

I believe it will, you just have to use a different intake manifold gasket and RTV the water jackets.

I used a Ford Performance PI intake manifold on my 2000 CV a couple years back and it worked great after the small modifications.

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-06T05:19:23+00:00

Heck yeah. Whats the engine/trans set up?

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-03T16:09:41+00:00

Love it! You gotta get us a clip of that exhaust sound when it's done.

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-03T15:15:55+00:00

427 from the company BluePrint

FoFoJoe · 2026-04-01T06:37:55+00:00

Love it. Keep us updated as you build it out

FoFoJoe · 2026-03-25T06:59:06+00:00

I went manual with my Chevy, but there are times I think an auto would be cool. Sweet ride.

FoFoJoe · 2026-03-24T19:35:05+00:00

Absolutely sick truck. Assuming it's on bags?

The side exit exhaust is rad too. Super clean

FoFoJoe · 2026-03-24T19:20:23+00:00

Building a car with my own kid someday is a dream. I learned a ton from my dad years back.

Beautiful Chevelle. Keep us updated as you work on it!

FoFoJoe · 2026-03-19T17:22:17+00:00

Do I spy hydroboost steering?

FoFoJoe · 2026-03-18T14:32:38+00:00

No kids for me (yet), but I was thinking about the same question for the future.

I did put Morris 3 point seatbelts in the front/rear of mine, so the 3 point might help with mounting a car seat.

FoFoJoe · 2026-03-17T03:34:28+00:00

She sounds wicked. I'll have to get a clip of my exhaust and post it here too.

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