[hammdo]

Got it back together today! Took it out for a spin (locally, slowly) and after checking out everything -- took it for a cruise!

I did the 15089 Magnaflow cat back, belly pan, Hotchkis, wheels, and diffuser.

First the exhaust.

I had B&B muffler expand the openings of the resonator and was finally able to get it installed. I rearranged the piping so it all fits:









Diffuser installed:

Before (did the exhaust while it was off - much easier!):



After:



I do have a clip of the exhaust (I'll post it later) -- it is much quieter for sure, but when you gas it -- very nice...

Now the Hendrix Bushings -- offset is very nice -- they are noisy as you would expect (hear the clunks, gear whine, everything you'd expect from a more solid bushing). These are not quiet -- if you daily drive this, you'll hear all the 'load' changes in the diff, so if you want quiet, go for the 'combo' poly/delrin. Myself, I'll live with it -- I'd rather have it 'solid' than moving. Wife may say 'dynamat it' ;o)

The TrueTrac -- LOVE IT -- this thing is so smooth compared to posi-mod. With the posi-mod you had to warm up the diff and, if you have wider tires, it could 'chuck' while cold and backing up. Now if you want a 'street/drag, I believe the posi-mod is a great choice (BTW, I do have one rebuilt by GPI for sale ;o). Its 56° today in Dallas so I couldn't do too much, but I like the way it reacts in concert with the JPSS sway bars. I got loose a bit on the back end around a turn and I just 'gassed' my way though it (nothing severe) -- FUN ;o)

Nothing to report on the motor mounts -- they do their job.

So, with all the new 'clunks', 'whines', etc., I'll need to get used to the car again ;o)

Next -- a bath (for the car that is ... ;o)

-Don