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IROCdan330 · 03-17-2008, 03:56 PM

I agree with those saying not to cut a whole in the floor.

I'm no engineer, but based upon where the rear shocks bolt into the back and the twisting it will see during a launch and or cornering, I wouldn't want it any less structurally sound.

Alex, I understand you haven't seen a problem on the two you've done thus far, but in a long term setting problems could arise. And if like you said, some of you don't have the skill, knowledge, or time to drop the rear and the tank...well think about what you just said. If you don't have the knowledge or the skill to remove a few bolts or set up a lift or jackstands properly, what makes you think you have the skill or knowledge to cut a hole in the trunk of a unibody car? GM didn't put that access panel there for a reason, what the reason is, I do not know, but quite honestly I don't think you do either. If you don't have the skillset and time, the car should go to a qualified shop to be repaired properly.

If replacing with an aftermarket pump, instead of cutting a hole in the car, an external pump is a viable option...

03-17-2008, 03:56 PM	#15
IROCdan330 12 Second Club Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vineland Posts: 928 iTrader: (0)	I agree with those saying not to cut a whole in the floor. I'm no engineer, but based upon where the rear shocks bolt into the back and the twisting it will see during a launch and or cornering, I wouldn't want it any less structurally sound. Alex, I understand you haven't seen a problem on the two you've done thus far, but in a long term setting problems could arise. And if like you said, some of you don't have the skill, knowledge, or time to drop the rear and the tank...well think about what you just said. If you don't have the knowledge or the skill to remove a few bolts or set up a lift or jackstands properly, what makes you think you have the skill or knowledge to cut a hole in the trunk of a unibody car? GM didn't put that access panel there for a reason, what the reason is, I do not know, but quite honestly I don't think you do either. If you don't have the skillset and time, the car should go to a qualified shop to be repaired properly. If replacing with an aftermarket pump, instead of cutting a hole in the car, an external pump is a viable option... __________________ 87 iroc with the usual go fast stuff heavier than your half ton.