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Old May 9, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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Hi, new to the forum.. Recently picked up my 2005 300 with a 5spd back in feb and currently replacing the cylinder head gasket or what not.. Other than tien coilovers and cold air intake that came with the car, it's bone stock.. Looking forward to hear and read some new ideas.
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Old May 9, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Congrats and welcome!

Post some pictures
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Old May 15, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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good luck! im in for some pictures! i love pictures
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Old May 15, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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welcome. Good luck on the repairs. If you're not doing so already, I'd change the timing belt and other seals while the head is off.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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Well this is the current state that she's in.. Head gasket replacement
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Old May 15, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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I'm almost done paying it off and currently in between a 1UZ mated to a cd009 or a LS1 and T56.. Both sound nice and one is cheaper than the other..
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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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or you could just turbo it, build the bottom end and be done...
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Old May 16, 2014 | 03:25 AM
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Yea no, I prefer the benefits of naturally aspirated V8s
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