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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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well guys i'm finally tackling my dp. i cut the old one out and just to get some giggles threw it across the drive way and against a tree. i needed to get even with it. and thanks to the donation of a dp from Joe i will put the new one in tomorrow. one problem. i still havent decided whether to unbolt the crossmember and lower the tranny to get it in or support the tranny and take the member out. the dp is one peice so i need to think of a solution. yall got any ideas?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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If you have a tranny jack, the tranny removal seems easy, otherwise I think i would do it from the cross member with a jack.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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i have my fan shroud removed. is that all that needs done to drop tranny and tilt the engine?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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i'de just cut the pipe and put a 3" ID to 3" ID adapter in there rather than worry about dropping the back of the motor down
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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yea i mentioned that to pops earlier when you said it before. he wants me to see if i can get it in without cuttin but i think hes crazy lol
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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either way will work. just be careful if you cut it as to make sure that the clamps will not hit the firewall upon reassembly
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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ok the fan shroud is all that i needed to remove to tilt it right?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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yup, tilt gently to be sure........ the turbo should hit the firewall before it goes too far anyway
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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ok hopefully its enough to give me the space i need. i will let you know how things go tomorrow
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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well gettin ready to go put my rig back together. i have a feelin the new dp will be a real PIA to get in
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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So is this a Superdootie DP or what? I don't know of any OBS DP's that are one peice. I will be willing to bet that is will be a pain as well.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Couple people on here have 1 piece DP's tim....
I think Ron86toy has a 1piece as well.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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idk all me and Joe know are it matched the angles of the stocker. he is on his way now to rescue my P****D OFF self. worked all day and still cant get it. if i cant get a dp in hell might as well flip the dp and bring a stack through the hood right? lol
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Sounds like a plan to me good luck.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Stacks though the hood would be mint!
 
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