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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Hey guys,

The car arrived direct from the dealer with only 38 miles on the clock!
We are going to be doing a lot of exciting modifications to the car including cam upgrade, heads, E-force supercharger, and ZR1 carbon parts. Stay tuned as we fully transform this 2012 GrandSport!


Arriving to the shop





On the dyno


Odo


Already on the lift



Engine coming apart


New 2012 manifold and mid pipe



Engine is now stripped down.

-Heads are off to be ported, and the new LG G9X2 (developed from the ZR1) has now been installed.

Blower accessories will be going on next until the heads are finished.



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E-Force head unit in the box


New ATI overdrive balancer



Nose off for intercooler mounting and plumbing.



Heat exchanger for the intercooler system going in.
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New Akrapovic Stainless slip on with new (smaller) 115mm Carbon tips.





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It must be nice working on something that clean.
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LG Ported LS3 heads finished










New LG Carbon ZR1 front splitter


New LG Carbon ZR1 side skirts


115mm Carbon tips lined up


New LG ported LS3 heads and E-force going on


Blower install almost finished


Ready for fluids and first start up.
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nice , must be amazing to be able to work on something so new . Very cool and it must rip now .
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