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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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just started a new one and not even done with the last one
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got the ls1 n 4l60e in the car this weekend hope to get the headers on and intake changed tis afternoon will try to get some pics up tonite
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Looks good . What headers are you using ? I am about to start my swap on my 57 . I'm doing a 5.7 and 4l60e.
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