Serious Concerns Over Parts Availability

[EvanZR1]

I think probably almost every state except Comi-fornia, I mean California, has an antique or classic exemption for cars older than 1996 at this point, which exempts them from emissions testing and safety inspection. In TX it's super simple, walk in with your filled out form, walk out with your plate. They don't even physically look at the vehicle.

[Corvettes White]

Originally Posted by EvanZR1

I think probably almost every state except Comi-fornia, I mean California, has an antique or classic exemption for cars older than 1996 at this point, which exempts them from emissions testing and safety inspection. In TX it's super simple, walk in with your filled out form, walk out with your plate. They don't even physically look at the vehicle.

Why so many Californians are moving to Texas!😄

[KJL]

My 92 is exempt here in GA so I can do anything I want. Regarding the 92, I would like to keep that car close to stock but if I am going to go through the trouble of removing the manifolds/cats, I will just go ahead and install headers and delete the cats all together. I have already performed a top end porting of the plenum and IH's which really woke her up. Headers would just improve upon that.

Is it possible to remove the manifolds and install headers with the engine still in the car? I have tightened the header bolts on my 95 so I know how hard it is to access.

[KJL]

Cool! Those engines are not cheap either. So is you plan to rebuild using parts from the one you just purchased?

I am also considering upgrading the engine on my 95. The IHs and plenum have been ported but I am considering an upgrade package from one of the well respected experts we all know. It already puts 400hp to the rear wheels with the current upgrades. I would like to track the car at HPDI events.

Any recommendations?

My dilemma is do I dump thousands into an upgrade on a car that is not easy to fix if it breaks or just buy a newer car that most parts can still be purchased at NAPA.

[We Gone]

Yes headers can be installed without removal of the engine,I would bet 75%+ are done in this manner. A lift is a big plus.

[KJL]

Hey Steve! it has been awhile. I hope you are doing well. Thanks again for helping me out when I purchased the 92. She runs great with the port job. It really was amazing how much HP it picked op. It took about a year to do it. I have a thread in the other forum that tracks my progress through the whole project. I also locked the secondary throttles blades open and had the chip modified. I think that helps the low end power seat of the pants feel. I think I am going to do the same for the 95. Plus it pulls all those plastic waiting to fail vacuum lines and actuators out from under the plenum.

My Kingdome for lift! I am getting to old to work on my back but to poor to afford a lift.

Thanks for the info, I will need to see what headers are out there for these things.

You planning on going to the Gathering this your? I went last year and my wife had to pull me off of the track! That was quite fun.

I see you sold off some of your inventory. I am considering selling the 92 and my 96 LT4.

[KJL]

Thanks Jerry! Do you sell Stainless headers by any chance?

[A26B]

Originally Posted by KJL

Thanks Jerry! Do you sell Stainless headers by any chance?

No, leave that up to others. I try to concentrate on making parts available for the LT5 that are essential for operation. There are ample sources for performance mods.

Thanks for checking!

[KJL]

Originally Posted by A26B

No, leave that up to others. I try to concentrate on making parts available for the LT5 that are essential for operation. There are ample sources for performance mods.

Thanks for checking!

Just keep doing what you are doing! I wish there were some way I could help the effort to keep our cars on the road. Thanks again for all you do!

[Corvette95]

How can you tell if your converters are going bad in a 90? No codes, no reason to believe they are bad? Would gutting them be something to do to get ahead of the problem? 33K miles.