Nova / LS 6.0 / TKX - Modifying cross member to clear exhaust

[@jeffreywolf5235]

It takes a whole lot of skill and a big set of balls to take on what you took on. And not many would think about even doing something like that. Incredible work. I can hear many shops saying that just can't be done.

[@BillyFargon]

I super appreciate the words of encouragement! I watch a lot of KZbin and see other people knock this stuff out no problem.. so I gotta start somewhere :)

[@BBBILLY86]

Nice work with that crossmember Billy. Looks good from my house. :) You are officially now a fabricator.

[@BillyFargon]

I’m KZbin certified 😂😂

[@civik29]

Right on time! Just what I needed!

[@cap42]

Awesome Job Billy, kudos for taking it on and doing it yourself!

[@BillyFargon]

Thanks Cap :) I do enjoy the welding I just don’t have many opportunities to do it. I should just practice for the heck of it.

[@Nova.1971]

That looks fantastic Billy!!!

[@seankrieger483]

Gotta start somewhere, great job and good to see you back making videos 👍thanks for sharing

[@BillyFargon]

I agree! Thanks for the encouragement:)

[@jarvin2618]

bro when i saw how many views you video got and saw you didnt have many subs i thought that is didnt make sense because you did a well job showing everything your doing i enjoyed the vid keep it up

[@BillyFargon]

Thank you I appreciate that :) I’m not too worried about all that stuff.. I make videos cause I enjoy it and the people that respond and encourage me are the motivation I need!

[@jeffreywolf5235]

Jobs like this is probably why you see the low hanging exhaust on so many hot rods because they can't clear the cross members and other components. And they don't have the skill or knowledge that you do they just lower the exhaust altogether. Making it a hazard. Much cleaner work that you do

[@BillyFargon]

I didn’t think about that, but that’s a very good point!

[@jeffreywolf5235]

@@BillyFargonanytime, keep up the great work I love watching skilled craftsman.

[@VayaconChupacabra]

Is there a blooper reel or any outtakes that you can share with us?

[@BillyFargon]

No, I only almost take finger off and drop grinder off camera ;)

[@VayaconChupacabra]

@@BillyFargon okay, thanks. Just thought I'd check to see. A thumb for you!

[@davidtindall6427]

Are these the Holley/hooker swap headers? I have an iron 5.7LS, their engine mounts and t56 crossmember. If they are the Holley can you tell how much they hang below the frame? Looks like maybe 1/2 to 1 inch from the video. Thanks in advance

[@BillyFargon]

Yes they are the swap headers and engine mounts. I used to have their crossmember with the 4l80e too. I don’t have an actual measurement of how much they hang down. I have never rubbed them in regular driving, just pulling onto my street with a short steep curb.

[@davidtindall6427]

@@BillyFargon mid length is probably what I will end up with. 10 hp isn’t going do anything for me, I have some cheap patriot clipster headers from when I originally swapped the 1st LS in here. Mid length will probable still be better than my current