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Old 09-13-2015, 10:00 AM
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Looking good. How many miles do you have on the gears? Quiet? What RPMs are you pulling at 55 MPH?

So I can only assume all the hard work was worth it with the new found power. Your thoughts or anything you with you did differently?

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No miles on anything yet! Still hasn't seen the road with the new powertrain. Need 2 finish up the brakes and get the driveshaft redone then I should be able 2 put around town and work out the kinks
Old 10-19-2015, 09:27 PM
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Got the new brake lines built and hooked up to the adjustable proportioning valve.
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Old 01-08-2016, 11:22 PM
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Decided to swap the front end to the split bumper 70 RS





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installed AN fittings on transmission to run braided hose to the cooler
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also started mocking up the seat tracks for the 04 GTO seats
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Old 02-01-2016, 08:59 PM
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Trans cooler and lines installed
Old 03-08-2016, 05:32 PM
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nice bro car looks good!

I parted away with my 79 Camaro a few weeks back but I wanna get me another 2nd gen

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Old 03-09-2016, 11:26 AM
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The first test drive is in the books, hope to get the exhaust done in the coming weeks and take it on some more

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Old 07-26-2016, 09:30 AM
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so are you bypassing the return on the fuel pump with one line? and what fuel filter did you use with this setup
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What headers did you end up using?
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Originally Posted by wesguin
so are you bypassing the return on the fuel pump with one line? and what fuel filter did you use with this setup
I used the VetteWorks fuel pump kit, look at page 16 for more info and pics. Summit Racing fuel filter -6AN fittings on both ends.

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Old 08-05-2016, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rjb2968
What headers did you end up using?
Ended up sticking with the 2000 F body manifolds. They fit better than the 2010's. Still haven't had the exhaust run to the back but when I do I will post up some pics and a vid
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where did you mount your PCM
Old 08-17-2016, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by wesguin
where did you mount your PCM
Behind the dash just above the trans tunnel
Old 09-28-2016, 04:01 PM
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just picked up a set of hooker headers off CL.
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Old 10-01-2016, 08:36 PM
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Looking good. I was glad to see you update this. Holley could of made the primary tubes look ALOT better than they did IMHO. But they fit pretty tight by the looks of it. +
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Originally Posted by Jimbo1367
Looking good. I was glad to see you update this. Holley could of made the primary tubes look ALOT better than they did IMHO. But they fit pretty tight by the looks of it. +
drivers side hangs lower than I would like but if they sound like I think they will its worth it!
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Did you ever get a exhaust done and do your maiden vouyage yet?
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not yet, had to reroute the trans cooler lines and starter wire but now that's done so hopefully soon.
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How do u like the GTO seats?
Any pics?
I have a set in my 80 Z28. I like them but good for tall people. Very comfy though.


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