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Old 05-09-2010, 08:41 PM
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Default Hey guys, new guy with a 97 Camaro
Thought I would introduce myself here in the local area. I picked up a 97 Camaro that turned into restoring lol I planned on throwing a LS3 in it, but changed my mind to drop in the LSX454 GM crate motor.

When I picked it up...








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Wheels on wrong side for testing purpose's


What will be arriving shortly...
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dang man looks like a cool built, that lt1 body will surprise the hell out of a lot of people when they see it run.
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Nice! Thats alotta dough right there.... Can't wait to see it run man.
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Wow, looks pretty sweet.
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Damn dude did you go with pewter for your color? lol.

That car will scream and people will pretty much poo their pants.
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cyber grey?
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very kick ***, ls1 front end?
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looks like an LS1 front.

im excited to see this build completed. that looks like a lot of cheese spent.

why did you retain the LT1 front calipers? i would imagine that theres a better setup available (ie drag setup).
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The color is dark shadow gray, and yes its the SS front end. I didnt want to put drag brakes on the car since its a street car.
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Originally Posted by 97 LS3
The color is dark shadow gray, and yes its the SS front end. I didnt want to put drag brakes on the car since its a street car.
Even LS1 calipers would have been an upgrade.

Can you give some details on your fuel system?

BTW, you're gonna have to get a new screen name, lol.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I have a '97 SS. I am going to be putting a Procharged LS3 into my car soon.
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Cant wait for the finish product. Who's doing the work?
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Originally Posted by armkneez8
Cant wait for the finish product. Who's doing the work?
A local shop in Downey. I dont want to step on any toes since their not a vendor here.
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This is how to make a 325/50/15 fit with no issues lol

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Originally Posted by 97 LS3
This is how to make a 325/50/15 fit with no issues lol

As long as you are cuting, might as well mini tub it so you can run some 355's.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
As long as you are cuting, might as well mini tub it so you can run some 355's.
Please dont give me anymore ideas, then the voices in my head start talking LOL
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i will officially throw our name in the hat for tuning the 454
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thats gonna be a monster love the color
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Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS
i will officially throw our name in the hat for tuning the 454
Thank you for the offer but Racers Edge Tuning is doing the build and the tuning.
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