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#21 Birdman1970

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Year: 1970
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Engine: 5.7 Pontiac 350
Transmission: 78' TH350

Posted 18 February 2010 - 05:31 AM

Since my last post, I really haven't had a problem with them anymore. I just ordered my headers through summit, my debit goes through every time now and my parts arrive within 2 days. I always order online but do avoid talking with them over a phone, very frustrating!

"A Mustang can run but it can't fly like a Bird" - Me

"Unlike the pick up trucks that are never used to haul or tow, or the SUV's that never go off road, a muscle car's existence and use is justifiable on just about any road, at any time" - Robert Farago

1970 Pontiac Firebird "The Hitcher"

Current:
Pontiac 350 bored .040 over
Casting #62 Heads
Flat-Top Pistons
2,500 Stall Torque Converter
Melling 444/288 int, 467/298 exh Cam
Oversized Ram Air III Factory Headers
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Edelbrock Performer Series Carb 600 cfm
HEI Racing Distributor
Taylor High Performance Spark Plug Wires
1.5" Scorpion Roller Rockers
Aluminum Radiator
B&M Quick Silver Ratchet Shifter
TH350 out of a '78 T/A w/ B&M Transpak Shift Kit
Dynomax Ultra Flow Weld Mufflers/2.5" exhaust
Global West 1" drop front springs

Future:
3.42 Rear End Gears
Global West 1.25" drop rear springs
Functional Ram Air
WS6 Posi rear end w/disk brakes
... and more to come

#22 Pontiacfanatic

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 08:04 AM

Bob, on 24 February 2009 - 07:29 AM, said:

One of the things that irritates me about summit racing is they claim free shipping yet they charge some kind of BS handling fee, which would cost the same as shipping anyway!

And can you imagion that i pay handling cost and shipping cost..

That we are getting screwed in Europe luckily we know a long time already.

Muscle cars Rules!!!!
Theres no other power than V8 power.

Jay.... Rest in Peace...We Mis you our Firebird Brother..
Brother Rat.. Take care over Jay..

#23 Firebirdacrossthepond

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 05:23 AM

And furthermore when you've done your research and know what you need the small print on their site is just wrong! Forget their sales reps they dont know their ass from their elbow. Whats the alternative people? as earlier stated Jegs have less selection....

#24 305 Formula

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 06:39 AM

I've never really had any issues with summit. One time the forgot to put my front swaybar bushings in the box with the rest of my order, but I called and like 2 days later they were there.

#25 Injuneer

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 07:42 AM

You simply can't rely on phone calls, or online distributor parts listings. You are only fooling yourself if you do. You have to do your homework. It's no different than going to a parts store or a dealer parts counter. The people you have to deal with seldom have the detailed level of knowledge that you can gain from contacting the manufacturer directly or using resources like we have on this site. I've had to walk dealer parts guys/gals through their online parts catalog to find the simple part I wanted, even after I gave them the GM name for the part.

I would never base an important part purchase on the details shown in the online catalog, unless I had verified that info with a second source. It's just common sense. Another approach is to deal with performance parts suppliers that specialize in the vehicle/engine you are working with. You may pay a few $$$ more, but you know you are more likely to get better results.

1994 FIREBIRD FORMULA

381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot.

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