Wanted - Crossmember

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by Buick, Mar 13, 2006.

  1. Buick

    Buick Ramin Ansari

    I thought I might get more "press" here than in the classifieds.

    I am looking to buy a used GForce crossmember for the 78-83 Gbody. Thanks for any leads.
     
  2. RKHiPerformance

    RKHiPerformance Turbocharged Sex Cylinder

    Iceman vs G-Force

    I would suggest an Iceman crossmember. I did some research and it seems that these units fit better than the G-Force units and cost less. My Iceman crossmember is expected to arrive on Thursday.

    Go to www.MalibuRacing.com, and on the home page there is a tab titled 'What's New'. Click on 'Goodies' under the What's New tab to see Rick's (Iceman's) stuff.
     
  3. guitargoalie

    guitargoalie Well-Known Member

    Mind me asking how much for the Iceman crossmember?
     
  4. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    I got one from him. It was about $195, shipped. Very nice piece. Mine included the extension because my Regal is a 1982 model. I think that's about $30 extra.
     
  5. RKHiPerformance

    RKHiPerformance Turbocharged Sex Cylinder

    My Muncie/TH350 crossmember was $139 plus shipping. My car is an '84 and no frame extension is needed.
     
  6. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    Somebody is selling them on ebay for $129.00. Just type in "g-body" and they'll come up.
     
  7. RKHiPerformance

    RKHiPerformance Turbocharged Sex Cylinder

    eBay...

    I found only this one:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/78-8...ryZ46104QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    It looks like the Jeg's unit, which is a decent piece but based on what I've read the Iceman crossmembers are the most well-made and fit the best.

    My recommendation of the Iceman unit is based on the numerous posts I've read on the G-body sites regarding custom crossmembers. Once mine arrives and is installed I'll post my actual results.
     
  8. Buick

    Buick Ramin Ansari

    Great info guys. Sometime's I feel like I live under a rock. Didn't realize others like Jegs and Iceman were also doing them. "Iceman" got back to me quickly. Sounds like a nice deal.

    Phil, what do you think about the extension? Seems like a crutch to me, or a potential down-side (which the Gforce uses as well).
     
  9. RKHiPerformance

    RKHiPerformance Turbocharged Sex Cylinder

    I just got my Iceman crossmember back from my local powdercoater. This is a nice piece...too bad it gets installed under the car.
    I'll post an update once I've got it installed.
     

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  10. Buick

    Buick Ramin Ansari

    Installed yet? I wonder if you have any pics of the extension and how it bolts up?

    I pulled the trans tonight and am ready to toss my old cross-member in the trash heap...but I need to order the new one first I guess!
     
  11. RKHiPerformance

    RKHiPerformance Turbocharged Sex Cylinder

    Crossmember is in...

    I installed my Iceman crossmember last night. It went very smoothly, and no floor pan massaging was necessary. I did have to remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the floor pan for clearance, but otherwise this crossmember was a perfect fit.

    Because my car is an '84 I did not use a frame extension.
     

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  12. mebe007

    mebe007 Active Member

    does it touch the floorpans at all, i bought one for my 80 regal and it seems to touch, it also doesnt seem long enough. if you dont mind can you tell me how wide it is inside to inside you frame rails.
     
  13. Buick

    Buick Ramin Ansari

    Did you buy the extension?

    Mine touched when I had it in backwards! Otherwise, no touching.
     
  14. mebe007

    mebe007 Active Member

    ive had it in both ways and both times it touched, i know the cutout on the driverside is taller. does my model require an extension?
     
  15. Buick

    Buick Ramin Ansari

    I think you need the extension (all pre-'84's ????). Might want to check with the company you got it from to be sure.
     
  16. mebe007

    mebe007 Active Member

    i was told the extension was nescessary for the 700r4
     
  17. Buick

    Buick Ramin Ansari

    Approx. 48" fram edge to frame edge on my '81 Regal.

    Is this an Iceman/Rick Fisher cross-member?
     
  18. stew'86MCSS396

    stew'86MCSS396 Well-Known Member

    For an '80 Regal...TH-400 or TH-200 4R? Yes, you need the extension.

    Also, keep in mind while you won't need the extension for a TH-350, the crossmember for a TH-350 is a totally different animal, too.
     

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