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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Default 3rd gen gets new mods

Since we are taking the 88 3rd gen to Bowling Green in September, hubby has added a few new mods:

our 88 Z has an LS1 from 2000 Z

Homelink compass/temp mirror
GMMG exhaust
FLP longtube header
Transco shift kit
3600 yank converter
SLP airlid
LS6 painted intake

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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That car is sweet!!!
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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How much does the total package weigh and what does it run at the track?

Nice project, I think I would of just dealt with the motor and drivetrain and maybe remove the stock gauges for some nice aftermarket in dash units. You really put some work into that car.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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damn, talk about some fabbing, expecially the dash. I've seen it done but I still can't get over how well it looks in the 3rd gen. that's some sweet work.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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we don't intend on track racing the car. it's my husbands daily driver. The car has been through some serious changes
history:
husband has owned the car since new in 1988. Started it's life as an 88 IROC hardtop.

then he chopped the top for t-tops

interior then
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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then we showed it like this for a while


well, then in 96 we chopped the top again for vert

made her ISCA worthy

new interior (had first 97 dash in 3rd gen)
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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in 2000 we clipped the car again for LT1 motor and suspension.

redid interior again

then in Oct 2002 the car was flooded, so out goes the LT1 for LS1

we are running LS1 motor, suspension, wiring, tranny, interior... well everthing is now 4th gen except the actual body.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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Wow, talk about alot of work and a gazillion changes to one car!

Looks great!!!
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You guys have CRAZY skills. Simply amazing. Talk about a sleeper...well, the license plate does tip your hand a bit.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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How much does the car weigh?
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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That thing is cool, I had no idea it started out as a hardtop.

Why isn't that sweet cellphone from the first interior pic in the new interior
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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How much does the car weigh?
i have no idea. I guess we need to take it somewhere to weigh it - that's a common question we get asked.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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This car is awesome, I've seen it at Autorama quite a few times in its lifetime. I've also seen it up close when they bring it out for cruise nights. The car is awesome!

Tony
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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This car is awesome
My sentiments exactly! I was lucky enough to get to check the car out, along with all the other toys around the shop, when Tim painted my car after some jack*ss keyed it. He does awesome work and is the only person in the Houston area I would let touch my car for paint!
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Lookin' good!!!


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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:42 AM
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I liked it when it had the flamed engine bay.. THAT was a very unique touch

See, and you guys say im nuts -- I need to work on my welding and metal working skills.. always nice to see that car Teri
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Looks REALLY good....
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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The flamed door panels are sweet
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SIMPLY AMAZING!!! As I scrolled down the page, my mouth dropped lower and lower! Sweet car and incredible work!
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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thanks
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