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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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So i decided just to put everything into one link, so some of this will be repeat to some of you. Just got head back from the machine shop and man does it look nice. everything is super clean and ready to be assembled, so i have some work to do. Three angle valve job and milled the head for a new head gasket. If ever you need machine work done Powerhouse performance in New Alexandra is the place to send you stuff. This guy knows his S@#T if you know what i mean. I'm super excited to see how well this motor is going to run. cross your fingers.






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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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keep it up, im green with envy, i wonder how ill be when its complete
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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Good god man. Looks like you weren't kidding about getting it all done before you graduate. Great work.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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you just don't stop... Can't wait to see the finished product. Carlisle maybe??
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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So fresh, so clean.................nice work
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Looks good...What are your goals with the motor?
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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whoa ... lookin real nice
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Apex84
Good god man. Looks like you weren't kidding about getting it all done before you graduate. Great work.
I told you no time for breaks, but it will slow down here in a few days. I have to start packing my stuff so less time for the car. but i have a week off so ill be workin hard and lookin for a job

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you just don't stop... Can't wait to see the finished product. Carlisle maybe??
I was hoping to have it done, but i dont think ill be able to get it done that soon. Im aim for the June car show in OCMD. That should be a fun weekend

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Looks good...What are your goals with the motor?
I still have to buy my turbo and emu along with 3" exhaust and injectors(650-750cc). so i have a lot of stuff to do still. But 475-500hp is what im looking for. I thinkin with all my mods i should be able to reach that easy enough.

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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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hahaha i see wyotech training at its best right now...ahahaha
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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hahaha i see wyotech training at its best right now...ahahaha
I'm tryin. Pratice makes close to perfect, and i never really realized how true it is when it comes to welding.

Here is some more pictures of the manifold. I had to cut the back a more of an angle, and i drilled and tap for holes on the bottom. I also fab up a new back piece. More to come later today.






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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BKGS3
hahaha i see wyotech training at its best right now...ahahaha
I'm trying. Practice makes close to perfect, and i never really realized how true it is when it comes to welding.

Here is some more pictures of the manifold. I had to cut the back a more of an angle, and i drilled and tap for holes on the bottom. I also fab up a new back piece. More to come later today.





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Wow. Just wow
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Apex84
Wow. Just wow
just when you thought i was done for the day. Bam!!!
Got it back friday morning looking fresh, It needs to be washed cause it rained all weekend. But i guess this is what your going to see at carlisle this year. Hope you like!! more pictures to come


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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Canit wait to see what it looks like when you drop the new motor in and the FMIC is just in your face.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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wow thats pretty nice work u did on the manifold...did u tig weld the whole thing or something????
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