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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 05:46 AM
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Finally got her together after 2yrs 03 LQ9 out of escalade. stock heads, longtube flowmaster headers,martin smallwood cam,2004R trans with 4:10 gears,2800 edge converter. Still needs a better tune, Did 350hp/395tq torear wheels. Did a little custom work to engine cover.





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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 10:08 AM
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VERY clean ride! Nice install too!
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:30 AM
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Nice Chevelle! love the color
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:57 AM
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Looks good
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Underhood looks VERY familiar. Feels good when the work pays off! Congrats. Good looking install too.
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 12:41 AM
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Lookin' good man...

What are the specs on the Martin Smallwood cam???
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 07:54 AM
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222/226 .586/.569 114+2
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 08:25 AM
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Super deep 1st gear in the 2004r, 2800 stall converter and 4,10's. That thing must be a tire slayer.
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That it is. 295/50/15 MT ST and get no traction going to need drag radials.
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 09:07 AM
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very nice. what does the engine cover say i cant read the first part i see chevelle lsx.
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vortec H.O. was the cover from the escalade . said Vortec H.O. made exclusively for cadilac sanded off the made for caddy filled smoothed and added lettering.
Think it looks ok. Better than the truck intake.
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before and after of cover




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thats neat i like it.
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