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Old 04-18-2010, 03:25 PM
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This thread was a good read! Inspiring to see what one guy can do with some dedication and know how (and money lol). Looking forward to the next set of upgrades. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks Man.... I appreciate the kind words.
And to anyone who reads this thread, if you have any questions, Feel Free to ask. I'll help anyone out if they need it.
Trust me the car came a LONG way since I first got it, and I have learned some things. Both the easy way and the HARD way.

Next summer will be fun guys.
I'm looking into a few things to add to the car if I keep it around!

James
Old 04-20-2010, 09:02 AM
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GOOD JOB MAN!!! Any particular reason you got rid of the duals for the LM1 setup?
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Honestly!
I bought my new 2002 Z28 this winter with a Blown up Tranny and had it rebuilt. And since I "hate" STOCK F-Body's lol, I took the headers off my 98 to put on the 02 Z since I was upgrading to the larger 1 7/8" LT's. I just figured I'd throw the TD's on it until I bought the Y-Pipe I needed to put the SLP LM1 on it. Well After putting the TD's on it, my girl loves the way the 02 sounds and wants me to keep it on there.
And IMHO, I hate the way the 98 sounds with the 403 Stroker and the LT's/Y-Pipe/SLP LM1!
Without a cam, The SLP LM1 sounds GREAT, But not so much when you have a cam in it.
I have a lineup on another set of TSP TD's from my Brother n law though.
He's going to a catback system on his TA and wants my Y-Pipe and $100 So I'm going to trade him the Y and the money for his TD's.
I'm hoping to have them back on the car here soon. Only difference is he has the Sweet Thunder Mufflers instead of the Moroso Spiral Flow Mufflers that my set has. So, I guess I'll see which ones I like best here soon!

I'll post another sound clip of the car when I get the TD's back on it.
I may take 1 more of the car with the SLP LM1 on it while cruising... I just don't like it honestly. Sounds like $hit to me!
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Well I finally got a front end allignment on the car and also put the True Duals back on the car. I was tired of the SLP LM1.
Needless to say, I went out last night "cruising around with some buddies" and got into a lil heads up competition.
Check it out!
*All races were done on Mexican Highways!

First race was 50-130 and the camera cut off...GF Accidentally hit the button. lol
Vette on left, Me in the middle, and the Viper on the right...
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Second race was 50-130 and I was on the right. Viper in the middle and a H/C Vette in the Far Left Lane.
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http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=IMG_0107.flv

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Old 05-02-2010, 08:24 AM
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Looks like you waxxed the viper on the low end. Good job.
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Thanks JR. The car definentely jumped out hard. Once I got up top, The viper was rolling pretty hard as well. He wasn't really coming back, But he stopped my pull. I was happy as hell man.
The best thing about the 2 races were that they were straight up, good, clean races. NO TRASH TALKING. And no excuses. Thats what I like. Hell had I lost, I still would've posted up the videos. No shame in losing you know!
There is always someone faster right.

I had a blast though man. Even stopped and talked til like 2:30 am.
The races happened at like 12:30am.
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Car look awesome James. keep up the great work! Keep us all informed on future plans!

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Edit: Sorry I didn't see you were selling it! Either way awesome job and great looking/sounding car bro!

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Thanks Bro!
I'm keeping the car guys!
My buddy decided to buy a house instead. So I'll be putting the MWC Fab 9 in here very soon. Along with a MWC Rear ARB, Strange Race Brakes in the rear, PST 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft, Front and rear Prostars on both front and back, 6 or 8 point bolt-in for now, and other stuff to come!

James

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Old 06-27-2010, 04:24 AM
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WELL JUST A SMALL UPDATE....

I picked up the MWC Fab 9" Rearend, PST Driveshaft, and Strange Rear Race Brakes today!
Also got the new Racetronix Fuel Pump and Hot-Wire kit in the mail on Friday!
Finally wired up the SJM Line Lock and replaced the old worn out Front Brake Pads... And I did a small Burnout in the garage to make sure it worked.

Heres all the pics I have for now! Just a couple quick shots to post for you guys' to see...

On a second note, Eric at MWC is an awesome guy to deal with. I can't stress that enough to you guys! Anyone wanting to do a rearend in their car, or ANYTHING as far as suspension goes, I HIGHLY suggest getting in touch with him. Honestly, He does top notch work!
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I got a little bit more work done on the car... Heres an update!

And FWIW, I weighed the complete 10 bolt with the Brakes, Sway Bar, Brake Hose and lines, and the fluid in it, and it came out to 205 lbs.

I then weighed the MWC Fab 9" with everything on it. (Brakes, and fully assembled, But no fluid, no sway bar, and no brake lines.) So approx. 20 lbs worth of fluid, sway bar, and factory brake lines. And it came out to 186 lbs. So all in all, I don't really think I will gain or lose very much weight either way when it's all in the car.
*I'll prolly only gain a few more pounds over the stock 10 Bolt and Stock Tq. Arm Setup. But I am PERFECTLY OK with that.

Anyways, Here are some pics for you guys'
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:37 AM
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And here is a few pics too. And the last ones are of my baby-girl! "China"

She was Just chillen and looking cool!

Oh and those aren't MY Legs. hahaha
(They're A family members. lol)
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no A/C ur nuts lol
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you going to have this thing ready for the LSx shoot out this year, I am from the Lafayette area and would like to meet up with some of the Hoosier Tech family...
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Actually I am in the middle of taking this back to almost stock (cam only LS1)
And it will be going up for sale in about 2 weeks. I'll be asking $5k And I have a new lil something in the works for 2011.
I'll create a new build thread in the next month or so.

James

PS) PM me for my number, I'll fill you in on all the exciting things we'll have going on in 2011.
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clean build man!
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Thanks Man!

It's been a long build, and it's just time for something new now. My new build will be a little more of a strip oriented car. But it will see PLENTY of street time.
As I stated though.... My new build thread should be started very soon. I'm just waiting for some new goodies before I post pictures and tell people what I am going with...

James
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UPDATE!!!!!!

Car is Officially SOLD!
Sold it last night.... Time for a new build!!!!
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Congrats! I'm dyin to see that new build thread.


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