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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I will take pics tomorrow. I have no new pics since I put a few SS pieces on the thing!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Heres my 408



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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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This isnt a flattering shot.. but still one you dont see too often so here goes
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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for the lt1's lol tryin to represent





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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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[QUOTE=cryptnosis;8485988]Heres my 408

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Is that a wet kit in front of the MAF?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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here is my engine bay











with my new radiator shroud from lsx shootout

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Nothing terribly exciting. Kinda embarased to post a pic after some of the other guys set ups!!!

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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I have FRC that i am waiting to put on.. And this is b4 my red top battery

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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here is mine on my SOM SS
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painted head lights and bumper support.

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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[QUOTE=DopeFedZ;8486059]
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Is that a wet kit in front of the MAF?
Yes, I am doing SD. !MAF
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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[QUOTE=cryptnosis;8486188]
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Yes, I am doing SD. !MAF
Sweet. I was trying to figure it out but couldn't tell if there was a MAF still there.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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My pics are in here somewhere.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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How are you guys polishing you A/C canister?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 01SOMSS!
here is mine on my SOM SS
Engine Bay
painted head lights and bumper support.


What is the process to do that.. i would like to do that to my radiator support... is that gloss or semi gloss?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Gloss.
sand it down, I forgett the name of this but its a clear primer that helps the paint stick on plastic(u can find it at autozone,pepboys)then use hi temp paint along with clear coat.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fitz98ta
here is my engine bay











with my new radiator shroud from lsx shootout

Sweet baby Jesus!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 01SOMSS!
Gloss.
sand it down, I forgett the name of this but its a clear primer that helps the paint stick on plastic(u can find it at autozone,pepboys)then use hi temp paint along with clear coat.
what grit sandpaper did you use? I want it to come out even...

How hard is it to pull the radiator support off?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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its very easy to pull the support off. it has 2 screw on each side and the staples that are on the bumper.I think i used 600 grid
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