rcapone Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'm looking into an 8 rib conversion kit and when I called Magnuson last week to ask about the availability (or lack thereof) of a 102mm inlet on the blower, I spoke with a dude named Garrett from the hot rod division - he recommended the ATI 8 rib system because of it's steel construction. I know a lot of you guys run the innovators west aluminum conversion...what's the difference? Is there any benefit to the Innovators West over the ATI or vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SCSS Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I have a IW 8 rib setup for sale!!! PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 ATI is cheaper. And the material is stronger. But with billet aluminum, whether it be rims or whatever, it's gonna be more expensive. They're all cut from one piece aluminum. They're very light, they look good... But 8rib is an 8rib. I think next time I wouldn't spend the $1000 on a 8 rib. I'd probably buy a used ATI kit and put the money elsewhere. But, the billet does look good under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have a IW 8 rib setup for sale!!! PM me if interested. Thanks for the offer, but I would rather use new parts...I'm just weird like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Took off work early today and finished up the headers with the help of my bro. For those of you with an 80e and ARH'S, you will need to cut off the bolt to the inspection cover on the Passenger side almost flush with the starter to get proper clearance. [/url]">http:// Took off a little bit at a time but this still wasn't enough [/url]">http:// This was... [/url]">http:// [/url]">http:// [/url]">http:// [/url]">http:// X-Link came in too [/url]">http:// Edited June 25, 2014 by L8ERBRO (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI.SS Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The new x link looks like a much better built piece than the one I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Great job Randy! Looks good man! I don't have an inspection plate on my 80e yet. Guess ill have to whack off that piece too if I install one. This truck is a beast man! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Smart thinking pulling your wheel well out to take care of the passenger side crap. That probably made life a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Great job Randy! Looks good man! I don't have an inspection plate on my 80e yet. Guess ill have to whack off that piece too if I install one. This truck is a beast man! Great work! Thanks bro! Mine is just the mini beast yours will be a BIG Beast lol! Smart thinking pulling your wheel well out to take care of the passenger side crap. That probably made life a lot easier. Yes it was...gotta give credit to my Brother on that one! Once you pull off the wheels and remove the plastic retainers for the wheel wells, you have very easy access to install the headers, change out plugs, etc. Beats the hell out of leaning over the fenders! On a different note, I just got off the phone with Mike from Killer Paint. He received the Speedsturr from Gaylords today and he should receive my tailgate cap I sent him tomorrow so he can match up the pattern...pretty stoked! Edited June 25, 2014 by L8ERBRO (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Can't wait for more pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 More boost is on the horizon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12secss e.mack Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 call JOE at left coast 32 for all your 8 rib and 10 rib pullies. that is who I used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 call JOE at left coast 32 for all your 8 rib and 10 rib pullies. that is who I used As did I. Hes the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) oops, I already ordered them directly from the IW website + a few other goodies should be arriving this week too. Also found out IW is located in Salina, KS which is not too far from where I live - ordered these yesterday morning and they're being delivered today by noon! Edited July 15, 2014 by L8ERBRO (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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