The "FBI kit" - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 04-11-2009

It took some doin' and shopping around, suggestions from members here and some mistakes before I finally found a place where everything needed for the P&P project could be had for a great price!

I call it the "FBI kit" (Fast Boyz of Illinoiz), containing -

SE6 (cabide) bur (1" long 5/8" dia. oval w/ fine single cut flutes, 2-1/2" x 1/4" shank - recommended for aluminum)
SE5L6 bur (3/4" long 1/2" oval w/ 6"x1/4" shank
(5) 1" dia x 1" long, 60-grit flap wheels, 1/4" dia shank
(1) 1/2"dia x2" rubber sanding drum (arbor) - other sizes available too
Box of (50?) 80-grit sanding cylinders

Price is $92.52, less tax if out of IL

Fleetwood Industrial Supply Corp
1410 W Fullerton Ave
Addison, IL 60101

1-800-321-5288

Considering I spent 3x that amount doing the trial and error bit, I thought I'd pass this on to anyone that might be thinking of a fun DIY project

In the end, this combo really worked best for me - not the only way to go by any means.

I didn't mention die grinders, but I've always preferred pneumatics whenever possible, cuz of their light weight, torque at low speed, and speed!. But, there are some good electrics out there too, and Harbor Freight can supply a rheostat to control the speed. Almost forgot...a Dremel and some 1/8" burs can come in handy to "get it right" around the secondary injector bosses.

One suggestion tho...Although some use the really aggressive style of burs with "huge" open flutes, I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner (like me). Ask AL (who repaired some holes in my plenum) about the gouging those big burs can do (in the wrong hands!

) Several recommended that SE6, and it turned out to be veeeery easy to control and it cuts leaving an almost finished surface.

One more...If I had it to do over, I'd buy one of the long in-line pneumatic die grinders with at least a 4" snout, and drape the hose over my shoulder. Control is much better the more "meat" (both hands) you can put near the bur. Just my observation.

If someone finds this helpful, that B good.

P.

-=Jeff=- · 04-11-2009

Thanks Paul!! just what I will need sometime in the future

QB93Z · 04-11-2009

That is an awesome post Paul. Thanks for taking the time to publish that excellent information for all of us.

Jim

04-11-2009	#1
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	The "FBI kit" It took some doin' and shopping around, suggestions from members here and some mistakes before I finally found a place where everything needed for the P&P project could be had for a great price! I call it the "FBI kit" (Fast Boyz of Illinoiz), containing - SE6 (cabide) bur (1" long 5/8" dia. oval w/ fine single cut flutes, 2-1/2" x 1/4" shank - recommended for aluminum) SE5L6 bur (3/4" long 1/2" oval w/ 6"x1/4" shank (5) 1" dia x 1" long, 60-grit flap wheels, 1/4" dia shank (1) 1/2"dia x2" rubber sanding drum (arbor) - other sizes available too Box of (50?) 80-grit sanding cylinders Price is $92.52, less tax if out of IL Fleetwood Industrial Supply Corp 1410 W Fullerton Ave Addison, IL 60101 1-800-321-5288 Considering I spent 3x that amount doing the trial and error bit, I thought I'd pass this on to anyone that might be thinking of a fun DIY project In the end, this combo really worked best for me - not the only way to go by any means. I didn't mention die grinders, but I've always preferred pneumatics whenever possible, cuz of their light weight, torque at low speed, and speed!. But, there are some good electrics out there too, and Harbor Freight can supply a rheostat to control the speed. Almost forgot...a Dremel and some 1/8" burs can come in handy to "get it right" around the secondary injector bosses. One suggestion tho...Although some use the really aggressive style of burs with "huge" open flutes, I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner (like me). Ask AL (who repaired some holes in my plenum) about the gouging those big burs can do (in the wrong hands!) Several recommended that SE6, and it turned out to be veeeery easy to control and it cuts leaving an almost finished surface. One more...If I had it to do over, I'd buy one of the long in-line pneumatic die grinders with at least a 4" snout, and drape the hose over my shoulder. Control is much better the more "meat" (both hands) you can put near the bur. Just my observation. If someone finds this helpful, that B good. P. Last edited by Paul Workman; 04-11-2009 at 09:17 AM.

04-11-2009	#2
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,157	Re: The "FBI kit" Thanks Paul!! just what I will need sometime in the future __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

04-11-2009	#3
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: The "FBI kit" That is an awesome post Paul. Thanks for taking the time to publish that excellent information for all of us. Jim