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We have a REALLY GOOD swap meet in a nearby town every January. They run anywhere (depending on condition) from $25 (yes $25) up to $200 for a front (or rear) bumper. The swap meet is always a good gold mine. I will be taking pictures during and after the install fer sure. Same when I install the exhaust system -alcohol-

Yes, I already have a new O2 sensor ready to go in, water pump and timing belt. I heard the Borla system online.. OMG.. I almost S*#t!! I am going to have an orgasm if that's possible listening to my Pathy when she's done... after $750.. (full exhaust system) i better!!!!!!! Be the meanest souldin Pathy in town... now.. if Thorley would just ship my headers.. I will be looking at my cat back for about 6 weeks waiting for the headers to arrive.. oh the TORTURE!!!

What I meant by my last post was this... it will cost me about $100 MORE to piece a cat back system together, than it would to be able to buy the WHOLE system. As I need a catalytic converter... it is a PITA and expensive to piece 3 different maufacturers parts together. I heard the Borla system b 4 I ordered it... and OMG.... I almost fainted with joy! :bow:

-bounce- OK. So..just for anyone who is hunting for a full exhaust system for their Pathy.. here is some info I found out (to my great disgust). I have a 92 Pathy XE 4 door 5 speed. I bought the Thorley headers. NP. When I searched for a cat back system for my Pathy... here came the problems. Flowmaster only make the mufflers. Magnaflow only make the mufflers. A couple of other smaller companies only make mufflers for Pathys. BUT!!!! Thank god for Borla! They make a full cat back (smog legal) system for my Pathy for $401 out the door! From Summit racing. I just ordered them. Just an FYI for cat back shoppers!

OK. So... Flowmaster AND Magnaflow do NOT make cat back systems for my 92 Pathy. BUT! Good news..I think.. I just ordered from Summit (to go with my Thorley headers) a BORLA cat back system for $401! Shipping tomorrow! They had 1 in stock....now..the looooong wait for my Thorleys... :sniff: So..FYI on the cat back systems should anyone be shopping for one. Borla is the only reputable company I know of who do one...

OK. So now I know.... Flowmaster....Magnaflow do NOT make cat back systems for Pathy's. They only make mufflers..which is fine..if you don't have to smog your beast like I do. Just an FYI

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I am going with some tubulars from an early 80's Yota pick up, and will have my bf's brother weld them for me however I want them.... cheap n easy... I hope! :idea:

-bounce- Great info guys! Thanks! Yeah... the O2 sensor pirces were crazy. I think the sensor for $112 is more like it. Thanks on the Magnaflow.. the exhaust situation has been stressing me out, as I require a SPECIFIC sound (as close to my 92 S-10 as possible..low..deeeeeep rumble) as I know if I can't get a complete cat back system.. it will cost me another $100 or so bucks..which I don't have to blow. I will check out the MSD wire prices. I just have to be careful what I use, because I have SMOG laws in Cali :oops: . Also...are the stock pipes 2" and most members who did aftermarket exhausts are running 2 1/4" pipe? Will this affect my "smogability" at all?

:bow: thank youguys. As for the distributor cap and wires.. I just want to know which works best. Yes..I was amazed at the price difference in the O2 sensors..and I found all 5 of them on partsamerica.com! (Kragen) Wondering bout that.... I just wanted to know if anyone had certain plug wires that seemed more reliable/heavy duty/longer lasting than "stock" wires and equipment. Yes, I think I will have to find a hole in the wall shop for the pipes.. no luck online finding a kit without the "goodies'.... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! -alcohol- (as she raises her Jack n Coke to all in NPORA)

OK. So my Thorleys are on order...DONE...check off list... Flowmaster blew my sanity when they told me they DO NOT make a cat-back system for my Pathy..so..ok..after market cat..Flowmaster Delta Flow 3 muffler..ok...BUT... where do I get the dang pipes inbetween? Does anyone make a kit (all the pipes but no need to buy the goodies inbetween)??? So..then.. I start looking at O2 sensors...and they range from $22 to $112!!!!!!!!! What the.... so.. I am going with the Superwinch manual front lockers...decided on that. I want the Calmini 3" suspension lift.. but the price..OW! Ok. So..now it's down to plug wires, distributor and sensors..any suggestions on make? and suppliers? I want the best (if I don't have to donate any limbs to the cause) for my Pathy..she works (and plays) hard... also? besides water pump (decided onna Carter for this) and timing belt...what else needs to be done while I am doing the header install? BTW..she's a 1992 4 door 5 speed Pathy XE :idea:

HMM....let me see.... sssh well..my biggest problem at the moment is the broken manifold bolts and the rude noise it exudes, and the fact that my Thorley headers aren't shipping until JANUARY 21st! (and boo to Flowmaster for not making a cat back system for Pathys)..umm.. front washer motor shot and dead.... one (haha..passenger side) vent broke and deceased.....still works with gentle manuvering...umm... tailgate lift shock thingys (brain fart forgot word) are losing their strength and almost dead (nothing a good pair of vise grips can't handle)..... springs are due for changing (lift coming soon) and torsion bars need a boost..getting that "old lady boobs" sag up front now... pulls to the right..but the idler arm is bad, and once I crank up the torsion bars, an alignment will be eminent... clutch going out (got one in mind and almost ordered) soo..all in all..for a 92 Pathy that has previously been crashed up front (finding this out as I work on it) she's a good ol girl! I love my Pathy and can't wait to get the headers on! -bounce-

I will be getting the Superwinch manual locking hubs soon...will let ya know how they go for me...they are "better" (going by description and goodies/features) than teh Warn. They are sealed, which we need for teh sand, snow and all the mud I like to slop around in...and they're $50 cheaper than the Warns...added bonus....LOL :bow:

hehehe..that's why I only have 5% on the front windows..and 35% on all the rest..cuz it's illegal here in Cali. Hell..I lived in the bay area when I had my Pathy tinted..now I live in teh central valley....not that it's any better...

I don't find my lack of "retraction" on my 92 Pathy much of a problem..just an irritation sometimes..but my boyfriend however likes to slam the slack in the door.... :X

:idea: I was lazy and paid someone $240 to tint all my windows (except windshield of course)...but they whipped my back window out in quick time... -bounce-

Oh great! Thank you..yes..please post here how it went..what mods...fabbing...he has to do with them. I WANT a 2" suspension lift..but want to make 100% sure I can do it with the Thorleys.....

it has California plates on it..... sssh and I don't think that thing is smog legal....... I'll take it! -bounce-

I am getting the Thorleys from Summit racing..nickle plated with Y- pipe for $329..bad news..order today..ship JANUARY 20th!!!!!!!!! :oops: ..but....that'll give me time to find the cams and other goodies. Anyone know where I can get slightly larger than stock cams for a good price (but good quality)??? Does anyone have aftermarket cams (larger cams) and how do they work for yah? Keep the great advice/notes/info coming guys! I am starting to panic as time gets near to pull the motor..I'm not much one for making mistakes..and I can't afford to....OHHHHHHH..ok..has ANYONE installed the Thorley's with a lift? I am waiting for Thorley to call me back as in the Summit description..it says "for no lift" :contract: damnit....so I need to know (I also want to install a 2" body or suspension lift)..whether they COULD be installed with a minimum amount of fab work..... sssh

My doors haven't locked me out yet..but they do act up in this weather for sure. Especially if it rains a lot. They will work the first time I open it..then...NOTHING :X then..if she's feeling nice..they might work again after 4 or 5 tries..but never any pattern to it..just weather.

i bought my Pathy 14 months ago, with 114,000 miles on it. Super clean inside and almost perfect outside. 5 speed, 4 door, 4 wheel drive 92, XE, power everything...and (hehe) i got her for $3,600. (dude owed friend $$..dude gave friend Pathy in exchange..friend sold me Pathy for what dude owed..sweet really) sly but she blue booked at $5,300...sooo..depends on a lot of things. I am in Cali, so she had never seen anything but freeway and driveway. She's super clean underneath too. -bounce-

I am the same Robinau... my Pathy "steams" until she's been running a bit..but ew them smellof gas fumes..GROSS :oops: I don't have to smog her until next December..YAAAAAAAAAAAY Mudfinder..have you thought about valve guide seals? My S-10 had the same problem..and sho nuff... $1000 later I had the problem fixed

:cool2: wonder if eh wants to come do that for me? sssh

there will be plenty of Jack Daniels on hand..cuz my boyfriend will get pissed off first..he's strictly Chevy 454 and 350 carbed motors...hehehe... maybe I'll have his brother video US! LOL :X :oops: -alcohol-

Hmmm... never heard of them... I thought Mako was a paint place? LOl. My bf's brother bought some stuff for his Chevy there..he didn't like it... but..... :confused: