mgmetalworks
Explorer
And one-off! Built by Magnaflow. Rumor is that it sounds like an exotic car when you get on it but quiet at idle and cruising speed.
UJOR Build Thread
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And one-off! Built by Magnaflow. Rumor is that it sounds like an exotic car when you get on it but quiet at idle and cruising speed.
BajaSportsmobile
Baja Ironman
You can bet that Magnaflow has the whole system drawing saved up. It was really nice and sounded good (not my favorite engine sound) and appealing to many.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
But will they build it for the masses??
BajaSportsmobile
Baja Ironman
I think the would, but a quality system like that is not cheap.
Quality is always cheaper in the long run. You can cry once and buy top notch products, not the most popular or the most expensive, and have something that will last a very long time or you can replace an inferior product over and again.
I believe U-joint is an excellent example of the former and some "other" systems that are being removed or replace are better examples of the latter. Whether it's a stainless exhaust system, a torque wrench or a camping tent, the rule still applies.
ujoint
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Tear DOWN! This van has been here for a bit as we collected parts and sent some out for mods. So.... V10 getting a 6" lift, fenders have been opened for 37's, dual front Kings with air bumps, air bumps in the rear, Atlas 4 speed t-case, OBA, Aluminess front/rear, ARB's, sPOD, Pro Rock 60 front. The rear axle was sent to Dynatrac for a full float conversion that is still RSC happy. Axles will be here next week, ready to make some cool new stuff for this rig that will be headed to TX.
ujoint
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Guy told me over the weekend that my stuff was a rip off. He could get everything he needed to build his van at pick a part for $500.
Wood Kutter
Observer
Have him send completed pictures and his $500 in receipts, you know, just to shove it in your face.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
KING's??????? :Wow1:
Well, technically...he's underestimated a smidge. Once he scrounges for a few more pennies between the couch cushions and saves $503.63, only then do I think he'll have everything for his UJOR-level build. <major rolleyes>
He must have some major pull-a-parts in his local. Around here you never see anything bigger than a 1/2 ton. Superdutys so go somewhere else. A front D60 will set you back $1k and likely still need a rebuild. He might be able to booty-fab some suspension for that money, but a complete conversion? I'll have some of what he's smokin.
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Ha!
I would love to see that. I did;t want to get into it, just wished him the best of luck.
Yea, I'll let him know. Keep saving.
Who knows..... The last guy that said he could do it cheaper just cut the stock truck radius arm brackets and butt welded them to the frame. I've seen a LOT.
fielder441
Observer
Now thats entertaining!!