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Old 12-24-08, 05:06 PM
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Just a few more pics of the rebuild progress.





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Old 12-24-08, 06:40 PM
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damn dude, shexay
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yo that look good man what your power goal
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Old 12-25-08, 10:16 AM
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My power goals? Well actually, I just want to see what the system will max out with the current turbos, injectors. Last dyno with old setup on stock block was about 400 to the wheels at about 9 psi. I don't think I would change anything if this setup will get 600+ to the wheels. If I fall short, then I may need to get larger injectors and or turbos.
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Old 12-25-08, 11:35 AM
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Now this has to be a reason to Build the Track! Hope you're done by June 20. That looks insane! Hope I can see it one day
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Old 12-25-08, 11:42 AM
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the engine is so clean and shiny..

cant wait to see the finished product!
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HOT Damn!!! You can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Let me grab my helmet for butt meter test run (waiting for phone call)!!

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Old 12-26-08, 05:31 AM
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Turbos!!!!! where are the turbos!!! gosh... haha great build! You better post up a vid after you get this thing tuned!
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Oh man I cant wait to see this. I wish that I lived in HI so that I could ride shotgun.
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Old 12-31-08, 01:28 PM
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What a great project. Would love to see the rest of the set up to handle all that new found fun. Good luck
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Old 01-01-09, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ExileLakai
Turbos!!!!! where are the turbos!!! gosh... haha great build! You better post up a vid after you get this thing tuned!
Oh, I didn't think anyone would notice how nice the motor looked without the "mess" in front of the clean motor. But since you asked, here are a few pics (via my cell) for now.

Kinda tight squeeze between the front of motor and radiator (the engine is still out of the car)


overhead shot, with the refinished water necks/throttle body


Right side


Left side


Front shot which I think is the "Money" shot


BTW HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. Let's get this year rolling, I can't wait!!
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Old 01-01-09, 11:38 AM
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You aren't ****ing around. Doing this alone or at a shop or in your shop? Looking good.
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Old 01-02-09, 02:02 PM
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Wow!!
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Damn that is the money shot for sure. But why are you utilizing the stock throttle body? did you modify the inlet for more air flow or anything?
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Tryin to give Jeff a run for his money?
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