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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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are you building your own water intercooler?
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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yup. I have the core just need to pick up some sheet aluminum to cut the end tanks and then weld em on
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Some more progress today




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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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looks awesome man wish I had the equipment. so i could build me a set of headers. definity would of help today, i couldn't get my headers that I have to fit.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Curt, whats happening? Just wondering if there had been any new progress on the turbo setup. If you have any new pics lets see them.

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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Got going on the passenger side header recently.



Where did you get those collectors...?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Where did you get those collectors...?
it looks like a normal collector with a Vband clamp flange welded on....
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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Man this looks like flash backs from your old SBC from a few years ago.

Looking good though, I was dissapointed to see that project go without being sorted out fully.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BringIt10s
Man this looks like flash backs from your old SBC from a few years ago.

Looking good though, I was dissapointed to see that project go without being sorted out fully.
Ditto that!! I remember watching the old build up with great enthusiasm....

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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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thats gonna be an awsome car. props to you!
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