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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 09:40 AM
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Well, my dad is doing an LS1 cobra.
note the custom motor mounts and the custom headers. . .1 3/4" SS

pretty good for an old man, eh?

http://chitownsyty.com/bg/derfs_cobra.htm
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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That would be so kick ***! What kind of wheel is on the back of the Cobra?

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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 10:02 AM
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They're 17" Torque Thrust 2's. . .

17x8's in the front w/ 245 tires, and 17x9 1/2 in the rear w/ 275's. (came right off a stang)
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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That is SWEET! Keep us updated. Very <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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At that weight that car will fly!!! <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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That car should really fly. I would love to do something like this.
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Very cool idea <img src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" border="0" alt="[hail]" /> <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 08:35 PM
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Cool project. Good luck with it. 2200lbs---> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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Awesome project! I'll bet that exhaust system will sound killer!
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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that is going to be phat <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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Old Jan 10, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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That will be my true dream car! My favorite car w/ my favorite engine!!!
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Old Jan 10, 2002 | 03:13 PM
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SWEEEEEEEEET!
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:32 AM
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Sound like a good deal. Has he already ordered the intake from the corvette? The reason I ask is the 2002 5.3 truck intakes do not have the EGR valves so if he went with one of those he would not have to use a block out cover on the EGR. The truck also has the adj fuel regulater and return line from the rail not internal in the tank like the covette and the f-bodys
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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Well, as oppposed to how it may appear, money IS an issue. . .

So no new intake will be ordered, otherwise we'd just get a 2001+ F-body (ls6) intake. . .

Not to mention, that's one reason why he wanted this engine was cuz it was advertised as a 2001, thus it should have the LS6 intake. . .unfortunately it's a very EARLY 2001, therefore having the old intake. . .heads & block.

This will definitely have a 99% custom fuel system.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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That car is going to look/sound SO BADASS.
My other favorite Cobra was equipped with an '86 Regal Turbo motor (3.8L Turbo) with a bunch of aftermarket mods!

That thing's going to FLY!
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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 03:36 AM
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why am i all of a sudden interested in a cobra ls1 project lol!

here is a pic of one of Aussie boys Ls1 Cobra project, I forwarded him your site




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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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I wish I could drive an LS1 cobra...I wouldn't mind putting an ARE 427 in it...muhahahhha <img src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" border="0" alt="[devil]" />

Talk about fast.....you would have to drive around on full slicks 24/7 just not to kill yourself... <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" />
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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Are you sure it is a LS1 intake? My 2001 Z's build date is 8/00 and my intake is the LS6 one.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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Looks good keep us up to date on it <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 12:49 AM
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yep, 100% sure
has LS1 part number and EGR hole in the top.

I went through everything w/ Valvegod. . .
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