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Jan 8, 2005 | 07:59 AM

mowton

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Backbone installation

May be a dumb question but as I am about to re-pipe my 2004 Coupe from the Engine back (can't wait), heard this is the time to install a Backbone. Pictures I've seen show what appear to be 1,000 (may be exxagerated) bolts securring it to the tunnel. Are the holes included in the tunnel for the bolts? How does it install?

WIll get my money's worth on the Kwiklift I just purchased through the latest Group Buy.

Thanks for your input

Ed

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Jan 8, 2005 | 08:06 AM

see5

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Yes, do it while the exhaust is down. I did the Elite and it was very simple. If you have a nut driver (pneumatic or drill type) of some type it will go faster. Holes are all there.

Jan 8, 2005 | 10:46 AM

Dr. Dan

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There are 36 small bolts. 10-12 ft/lbs tq...I only have 35. :o

Jan 8, 2005 | 11:04 AM

VetteTech81

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quick removal get a 3/8 air impact or something like that.. blast them all out.. makes it much quicker.. and saves wear on your wrist.
-=Rick

Jan 8, 2005 | 11:34 AM

mowton

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Thanks a bunch

Thanks, after your input and further research, I now realize there is a plate there now and this is an upgrade. Thanks for the input

Ed

Jan 8, 2005 | 11:35 AM

WolfeBros

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'10-'11

It is an easy mod and I felt the difference right away. Well worth the time and money to install IMHO.

Jan 8, 2005 | 12:44 PM

rudolph schenker

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Worthwhile mod and not hard to do. Now's the time to do it.

Jan 8, 2005 | 12:59 PM

mowton

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Where to get one?

The only place I have found them is A&A. Who else sells them?

Thanks

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Jan 8, 2005 | 01:07 PM

RandW

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Elite Engineering has them, at a great price

Jan 8, 2005 | 02:01 PM

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hhntr111

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I did long tubes last month and did the backbone at the same time. I got mine from Vettes n More, a vandor on this site, and it made an immediate difference in my 2004 vert. Much better feel over rough roads. a good, inexpensive, upgrade.

hhntr111

Jan 8, 2005 | 03:09 PM

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vettenuts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Dan

There are 36 small bolts. 10-12 ft/lbs tq...I only have 35. :o

NO!!!!!!!!! 89 in-lbs per the service manual. You will snap them at that torque.

Jan 8, 2005 | 07:30 PM

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mowton

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Where do you find Elite Engineering?

Help

Jan 8, 2005 | 07:44 PM

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Cscokd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mowton

Help

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/

Jan 8, 2005 | 07:53 PM

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mowton

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cscokd

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/

Thanks, all the searches I made never came up with that site?

Thanks again

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Jan 8, 2005 | 11:36 PM

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w8d4it

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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09

Its a piece of cake install even without a lift and even without a pneumatic. Well worth it even if you aren't already in the process of removing the exhaust.