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Old 04-29-2011, 07:08 PM
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any way you could get some more pics of the psi harness layed out flat? im thinking about getting one but the psiconversion site is down and cant call since im deployed.
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Old 04-30-2011, 12:10 AM
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Yeah bud I'll get it for you before the weekend is over!
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Old 04-30-2011, 03:08 AM
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I can't believe that this thread got bumped up today because I just looked a 79 Fairmont today for $800.

You are doing exactly what needs to be done to that ugly car. Great build.
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Old 04-30-2011, 10:07 AM
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Thanks for going out of your way for the pics... how much did you pick the harness up for?
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Old 05-05-2011, 12:56 PM
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I think I got it for around 500. Not really sure don't remember.
Information in their eBay listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-05...Q5fAccessories
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:22 PM
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thanks a bunch, ill have to look at that when i get home since im on a work computer right now
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Old 05-17-2011, 12:31 AM
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A little update...

LS3 Corvette Oil Pan/Pickup/Gasket
Weld 15x10 Draglites (helluva dish)
Weld 15x5 Draglites
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Old 05-17-2011, 09:40 AM
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I'll be running a 4.8L, stock as well.
I will be interested to compare power and times.

Careful though....I might beat you
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Old 05-17-2011, 07:04 PM
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Bring it! lol.
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Looking good!
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Picked up some new brakes. Looks like I'm going 5 lug, on the front at least. I have the full front brake setup from a 2003 GT. The twin-piston PBR calipers look niceee.

Also put the order in for the TH400 converter adapter.

I'm in the market for 94-95 Front Spindles and Hubs now.
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:46 PM
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Got in some exhaust/header parts and the TH400 Converter Adapter.

More pics coming soon.
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Old 07-02-2011, 03:40 AM
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nice build! keep up the good work
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Old 08-14-2011, 09:03 PM
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updates?
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:25 AM
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I have to finish the motor. Still need to put the LS6 cam in and swap the oil pans. From there I have to notch the JW Bell Housing and bolt the motor to the transmission.

After that, its just a matter of putting it in and fabbing up the transmission cross member and turbo kit. I have an abundance of 2 1/2" Mild Steel so the turbo kit shouldn't be much issue.

Two days ago...I bought a toy. I grabbed a 1989 Mustang 5.0 Coupe for 1000 bucks. I'll toss some pictures up of that bad boy.
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Old 10-05-2011, 09:54 PM
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Very nice man last time i saw the car u were driving it still.... hope to see it running soon bud. Also thanks for the injectors also.
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Updates coming soon, the chill weather is rolling in! I will probably be doing video/vlog updates on the car.
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Old 11-22-2011, 09:00 AM
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Finally bought my spindles and Cobra Brakes. Will upload pictures. Hope to finish this build by mid January.
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First video of the build.
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Old 12-03-2011, 05:46 PM
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New video is up!
Control Arms are on!

http://youtu.be/KGoh9Flisq8
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