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ProjectGS, a Phoenix rises from the ashes...

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Old 11-23-08, 01:55 AM
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This will be an ongoing rebuild diary.

Sunday Nov 22, 2008:
The stupid insurance company is taking forever to cut me the check. So I just went ahead and installed the turbo. I'll repaint the engine bay and replace the hood when they cut me the check. I'm too freaking anxious to hook this turbo up and drive it around lol. I have been waiting over a year for this moment. I also fabbed up a custom downpipe today with the help of my friend. I'll be putting in the new cams next week when I pull the motor out for the engine bay repaint.

More updates to come tomorrow

Here's some pix, if they don't work then my server is probably acting up again. Check back every once in a while and it should be back up.







Old 11-23-08, 01:57 AM
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nice.!!! hope this all works out
Old 11-23-08, 05:28 AM
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niceee, where did you get that strut bar from?
Old 11-23-08, 07:00 AM
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looking good Jeff.
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Sweet
Old 11-23-08, 01:58 PM
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ehhh...who needs paint in the engine bay when you have a snail like that!
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good stuff man cant wait to see the final product
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Good Luck
Old 11-23-08, 02:36 PM
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how are you dealing with the melted wiring?

Also, sunday is november 23, 2008.

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Jeff,

Looking good so far. Much luck to you. See you soon....
Old 11-23-08, 04:18 PM
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Glad to see it's coming along good for you
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T51R makes a sound like no other. Pure awesomeness in sound form.
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oooo, this mean its gonna make an appearance on wednesday?
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Originally Posted by Matador
oooo, this mean its gonna make an appearance on wednesday?
Yep, it should be out and prowling by then
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wow, you move fast... its probably going to be at least a year before i even see anything like that under my hood.


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