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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 06:08 AM
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Awesome build! Can't wait to see more!
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Any pics for the Dyno Graph? Just interested to see how it makes power.
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Which AC compressor did you use & what mounting bracket?
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 11:20 PM
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If you care, the muffler of choice for high powered CTS-Vs is actually the stock one. I don't know if it would be an easy fit on a GN though. My old turbo TA was much different.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 10:31 AM
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I have a ton of Dyno sheets. it spent three days tuning hi and low boost.
I'll see what I can post up. The compressor is a Sandon 508 with an Alan Grove block hugger mounting bracket (part number 144R A.C.) for the corvette(which is the same as the LSA) Although they have never tested it on an LSA and say it will not fit, but it does...
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Great build! I'm local here in Phoenix and own a CTS-V I'm looking at compound boosting.
Just curious, what kind of IAT are you seeing on high boost (post SC)?
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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One of the best boosted builds ever!
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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After turbos and supercharger we are looking at 119 degrees on a 97 degree day during testing. Cooler than the setup without the turbos, but we did an over kill on the heat exchanger.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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So you're using the stock V IC + another IC pre-SC if I remember right.
I'm looking at doing a big rear mount turbo setup with my stock SC setup. Thanks for letting me pick your brain.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 01:21 PM
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Yes, I have two intercoolers and one heat exchanger. In the pics it is the box looking thing under the fender strut.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks again for the response.
One of these days I'd love to meet up and compare notes as I go through my build
Here's my baby looking pretty, not as cool as a GN but I love her.
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Love the Caddy! Bad azz car
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 06:57 AM
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Any more pics?
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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Just finishing up the Dakota Digital A/C control relocation, double din and Twist Machine Paddles. I would be happy to post pics. What would you like to see? I might have them in my Photobucket or I can take anything you're looking for.
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Greetings,

I was hoping you would share what vintage air set-up you used and what was required to adapt it as I have not seen a "kit" for the G-body from vintage air.

When you have an opportunity, I was also hoping you would share with us if you settled on a muffler selection that lets the car do the talking not the muffler.

Basically I am around the same age as you and prefer a car that doesn't drone when cruising. Or for that matter a muffler that doesn't give Fred Sanford a Grabber when you get in to it a little..

In any event, you have an incredible build and Thanks in advance for your consideration.

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Originally Posted by 2Aspire
Greetings,

I was hoping you would share what vintage air set-up you used and what was required to adapt it as I have not seen a "kit" for the G-body from vintage air.

When you have an opportunity, I was also hoping you would share with us if you settled on a muffler selection that lets the car do the talking not the muffler.

Basically I am around the same age as you and prefer a car that doesn't drone when cruising. Or for that matter a muffler that doesn't give Fred Sanford a Grabber when you get in to it a little..

In any event, you have an incredible build and Thanks in advance for your consideration.

http://arizonagn.com/?page_id=517
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 06:30 AM
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Just finishing up the Dakota Digital A/C control relocation, double din and Twist Machine Paddles. I would be happy to post pics. What would you like to see? I might have them in my Photobucket or I can take anything you're looking for.
Do you have any picks of the double din install? Thanks great build
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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Let me take some pics this weekend.
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Small update. They Dynomax VT mufflers can't handle the volume and they rattled like crazy. We opened them up and nothing was broke, but the valve is clearly flapping around. We removed the valve and they sound great!
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