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Thread: Subframing a WS-6
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01-11-2012, 03:41 PM #1
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Silver- '02 Trans Am WS-6, 6M
Subframing a WS-6
Hello,
I've been holding off on buying subframe connectors for my car (not much money right now) for a while, but noticed a crack in the sealer for the welds in the hatch area where the quarter meets the well. The body shop I took it to says its not too big of a deal, but it was due to body flexing and "high powered engine tomfoolery". I guess this is the sign that I really have to get a set in the next few months. Does anyone have any recommendations for what porduct to buy? I figure I would want a somewhat lightweight product thats more "go" and little "show". I also do want to pay a stupid amount of money for it as well, if I can. Being that I want to hold onto the car for an eternity, I wouldn't be opposed to getting a weld-on style, unless the bolt on ones are that much better (probably not), even thought I wouldnt be against a bolt-on that can be welded as well.
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01-11-2012, 04:03 PM #2
UMI makes great stuff -- I run their bolt in tubular SFC's in our car. Perfect fit and very simply to install.
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01-11-2012, 04:10 PM #3
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Black/Black- 98 WS6/04 Sierra Dmax
+1 for UMI. I also run their bolt in tubular SFC's. Never had a problem with any of their products.
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01-11-2012, 05:13 PM #4
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Another one here for UMI, great product! I like 'em so much that I'm doing all my suspension from them
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01-11-2012, 05:27 PM #5Magnaflow Quad Tip, Lid, SBellow
UMI: FTC, FSB, RSB, LCA's, PBAR, SFC's, T-Arm w/relo, D/S Loop
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01-11-2012, 06:00 PM #6
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Sunset Orange Metalic- 2001 Camaro SS
got umi's myself and love em
Here's my install if you're interested
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f66/instal...ectors-160244/
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01-11-2012, 06:22 PM #7
+1 from another happy UMI customer
LS6 Intake, LS6 VCT, E^2 Catch Can, Hooker LTs and ORY, Magnaflow Cat-Back, 3" QTP electric cutout, UMI adj LCA, PHB, 3 pt SFCs, STB, MGW Shifter, SLP lid and bellow, Free-Mods, Tuned by BlueCat
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01-11-2012, 07:31 PM #8
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Black- 1999 camaro
Also another happy umi customer. I use their stuff on my z28 and just got some sfc's for my ss.
1995 Z28 A4: 353 LT1 Heads/Cam/Stall, awaiting !opti or !LT1
1999 SS M6: Pacesetter Longtubes, SLP 2otl catback, E-cutout, 218/218 .563 .563 112lsa cam, Ls6 injectors, Ls6 intake, 85mm maf, Whisper lid, Pro 5.0, 4.10 gears, UMI sfc, Founders LCA & PHB, Tuned by v8muscle.net
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01-11-2012, 08:09 PM #9
also a happy customer for UMI, perfect fit and finish
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01-12-2012, 03:25 AM #10
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2000 Grand Prix GTP- 2000 Trans Am WS6 M6
UMI weld-in 3-points here
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01-12-2012, 03:36 AM #11
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01-12-2012, 04:28 AM #12
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01-12-2012, 05:17 AM #13
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01-12-2012, 06:23 AM #14
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Black- 99 WS.6 - Modified
Let's make it unanimous, UMI 3-point here too. Great product.
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01-12-2012, 06:47 AM #15
Iv got umi three points too easy to install, only thing I did was swap out some of their galvanized bolts for stainless steel so they will last forever. Great product.
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01-12-2012, 07:44 AM #16
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01-12-2012, 08:19 AM #17
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Silver- '02 Trans Am WS-6, 6M
Thanks for all of the input!!!
So where might one be able to get UMI products?
Also, is the bolt in portion good enough or would it be advisable to also weld it in?
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01-12-2012, 08:33 AM #18
UMI is a site sponsor -- hit the link on our sponsor page (or click here: UMI Performance Inc. )and place your order. I will add that UMI designs and builds all its products right here in Pennsylvania.
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01-12-2012, 08:37 AM #19
Weld in is a little cheaper iirc, so if you plan to keep them on the car, I'd weld them. I paid for bolt in, and had them welded a week later :x
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01-12-2012, 10:08 AM #20
Once you start with the SFC you might as well start saving for PHB LCA's Sway bars etc... trust me there worth every penny you spend on there products!
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