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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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just got he car 2-day $600.00
5.3 706 heads shaved,10.1 cr, tsp custom grind 214/224 cam, vic jr intake, 750dp, pac 1218 springs.350 trans,3500 stall. 3.73 gears.1.75 headers...


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You don't see many green Foxes, it looks straight. Should be fun!
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You don't see many green Foxes, it looks straight. Should be fun!
thanks , i hope so !..btw how did your swap turn out ?
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Cam came yesterday ...now I'm working on a intake.. A little bit at a time..lol
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thanks , i hope so !..btw how did your swap turn out ?
It's going...I am doing much more than just the engine swap so it will take a while. Full suspension and interrior wiring has to get done first. I still need some motor mounts and a trans to get the engine in and then I will start to tear appart the truck harness to convert to a stand alone.
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not yet. waiting on machine shop 2 get finished with my short block & tryin 2 get in touh with BRP ABOUT THERE LS SWAP MOUNTS....
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Default Heads milled to get 10.1 cr & little bowl work
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My machine shop guy will start on my block 2 marrow !!!
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Pic isnt working =( If you have a ZEP or Safetyclean in your area try them. We have some Degreaser in full strength it will strip the paint..
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We seriously need to get an LS Swapped Fox meet I'm seeing this swap EVERY where


Still trying to find parts for mine take it this is going to be a street car with the small cam and RPM intake??
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We seriously need to get an LS Swapped Fox meet I'm seeing this swap EVERY where


Still trying to find parts for mine take it this is going to be a street car with the small cam and RPM intake??
street & strip..w/a small HIT !
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street & strip..w/a small HIT !
Whats the goal?? I'm going to pretty big on my cam and have a set of 243's so hoping it will fly........Oh and it will be on the shot too
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DRIVE IT 2 THE TRACK!!! 45min away and put up 7.40's or better and drive it home TRU STREET CAR !!!
i'm wanting 2 put these on next spring.....
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