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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Well Jamie with Josh's 5 that puts you at 30 bucks. Not too bad for 5 mins work. In all seriousness Donate a buck to a good cause. Jamie deserves our support.
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ON a side note, that pic never gets boring to look at. You lucky dog you.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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Man that rear shot picture is incredible, Good Job! I guess you will not be working on your car that often...
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Originally Posted by SS DNA
Man that rear shot picture is incredible, Good Job! I guess you will not be working on your car that often...


Jamie will be working on the car, but whats the point if you are out of cash ??

That's the point of asking for donations. Not kidding, a buck goes a long way when a lot of people get involved.

The tally so far is still 30 bucks bro. Not sure how much that will help but its a start.
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Originally Posted by sslateron
IMO, I believe STS Turbo systems is the way to go.


I'd like you to state your reasons,...right here.

Tell me why a rear mounted turbo system,...is better then a short piped, front mount.

Please don't tell me about the "cooling effect" or benefit from the length of pipe,..etc etc.

I have NOTHING against STS,....as I have successfully installed numerous kits without any return failures,.....but I don't see it better then a kit, that has less piping/etc. No to mention,...your not "supposed" to run long tubes with a rear mount....hows the stock manifolds more efficent then a large walled set of tubular hearders?

Not bitching,...just questioning the reason behind your choice.

I FULLY understand the EASE of installation on an STS kit,..... if thats it, then yeah, ya got me. Much easier. But,...that'd be where i'd draw the line.
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
I got this pic last week on my cell phone... thanks...



This is for you:

Nice,...wasn't sure if you got it.

Thanks bro.

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lol...you guys are funny. I'll post up more booty shots later. I've got a few on my phone,..i'll send them to my photobucket later on.

lol. whoreing out lil pics for dollar bills. Awesome.
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Awesome progress Jamie.

Thanks for the update and the sharing of pictures.

Now get back to work, that project isnt 135 miles away.
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Originally Posted by AlexLs1
Awesome progress Jamie.

Thanks for the update and the sharing of pictures.

Now get back to work, that project isnt 135 miles away.


...no problem man, and thanks Alex.

The car is in Vero Beach right now,....which is roughly 135 miles(actually farther if you count the time/miles it takes me to actually reach the highway).

I originally planned on having the kit custom made, from a family friend, so I trailered the car there.....ended up finding the PTK kit,...so,..just figured I'd do the install up there. As soon as the pipes/exhaust are fabbed...I will trailer it back down here, so I can test/tune without having to worry about putting on a kit like this,..and hopping right on the highway for two hours or less...and worring about the POSSABILITY of something geting too hot...etc.

....that said, the car is a little distance away in a safe place.
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Looking fwd to this car getting done J. Good talking to ya last night. Best of luck on the project.
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Originally Posted by allngn_c5
Looking fwd to this car getting done J. Good talking to ya last night. Best of luck on the project.


Thanks man. I actually sold my B&B bullets last night, and helped install them on my buddies speedway white Z06. Car sounds great,...happy they went to a friend.

That, gives me a few extra bucks to pay for a few pipes,...and hopefully get the ball rolling. Just now trying to find some crazy aluminum pieces, that seem to be impossible to find. Thankfully,...I've gotten some good information from a few board members and friends regarding what I need,.. soo, I am feeling better. I gotta charge my cell phone, then make a phone call to hopefully,....the place that can make what I need. Soo,...I don't believe in lucj but,...lets say my fingers are crossed. Either way,...i've made peace with myself as far as rushing/trying to get the car done. One way or another, it'll happen,...just might take a lil longer. Soo,...in the end,...no big deal I guess.

Good to talk to you last night as well man, sorry for the pshycotic laughter at first,...lol...like I said, I watched my buddy back right up into his other car, at a good speed,...and no damage was done to either car. It was soo funny to watch(not at first cause I tried to stop him with my horn), couldn't help but crack up....

I'm sure your future setup, will be exactly what your looking for,.....and I know you'll love it. give me a hollar anytime bro.
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I probably will. Talk to you later.
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Found all of my parts.

My Aluminum 3" V band flanges, my 2 1/2 inch 90's,...and the donuts. Trying to see if I can swing everything(it's not that much money).

If all goes well, i'll have some local parts tomorrow, the aluminum pipe, the flanges, and 2 1/20's. The dounuts are coming from michigan,..so, maybe next week for that stuff. if soo,..SWEET. I'd say,..it's all up to the fabricator now. Maybe a week,..maybe two..possibly more, who knows.

Anyways,...thats the daily update. Still gotta plumb my fuel rails so I can use them...which shouldn't be too bad. Then, dammit...i'm gonna have to buy more exhaust wrap, probably another 100 feet. yippie.
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Originally Posted by V-seriesTech
Found all of my parts.

My Aluminum 3" V band flanges, my 2 1/2 inch 90's,...and the donuts. Trying to see if I can swing everything(it's not that much money).

If all goes well, i'll have some local parts tomorrow, the aluminum pipe, the flanges, and 2 1/20's. The dounuts are coming from michigan,..so, maybe next week for that stuff. if soo,..SWEET. I'd say,..it's all up to the fabricator now. Maybe a week,..maybe two..possibly more, who knows.

Anyways,...thats the daily update. Still gotta plumb my fuel rails so I can use them...which shouldn't be too bad. Then, dammit...i'm gonna have to buy more exhaust wrap, probably another 100 feet. yippie.

Flashbacks of my old Incon TT Kit...

Shoot me in the head.


p.s.-The fun comes afterwards once the teething pains and the $#!+ is finished...
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243.oo for 2 3" aluminum dounuts

105.oo for 4 2 1/2" 90 degree bends

and

2 3" V band flanges

60.oo for 15 feet of aluminum pipe.

**** just added up real quick.

Well, atleast I sold my old catback to recoupe the money loss. Call it a wash. It's either I spend the money now,....or, over a short time,...or just do everything in steel. And, well, I wanna save weight,...I want it to be...purposful and different. Soo, forget about the steel,...wait a little longer,...and go with the aluminum.

I'd probably be less then 200 bucks if I went steel.
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
Flashbacks of my old Incon TT Kit...

Shoot me in the head.


p.s.-The fun comes afterwards once the teething pains and the $#!+ is finished...


Tell me about it man.

GRRR.

I need vagina,...and I need it now.
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Originally Posted by V-seriesTech
Tell me about it man.

GRRR.

I need vagina,...and I need it now!
Poor girl, she has no idea what's in store when she answers the phone today.
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
Poor girl, she has no idea what's in store when she answers the phone today.


lmao....brother...you AIN'T bullshitting.

Told her earlier I was gonna leave teeth marks on her ***.....I intend to do just that. Maybe some accrobatic's. Gonna go stick some tissue in my ears right now....she's a screamer.

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jamie **** is going to be even more sick....can't wait to see it on the streets.



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Originally Posted by Nimitz87
jamie **** is going to be even more sick....can't wait to see it on the streets.



Chad
yeah me too!



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