geoffreymexico's last minute build thread
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I wasn't planning on rebuilding the TransAm for awhile until I had all the money to start building it the way I want it to be in its final form, but since I sold the ctsv I've been craving some speed so here we are. I'm going back into the military in September so I wanted to enjoy the rest of my summer here.
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I found a lq4 with forged pistons and rods and picked that up and planned on using my current setup
AFR 205s 59cc
FAST 90 / TPIS 90 TB
Kooks LTs, ORY, Magnaflow
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I found a lq4 with forged pistons and rods and picked that up and planned on using my current setup
AFR 205s 59cc
FAST 90 / TPIS 90 TB
Kooks LTs, ORY, Magnaflow
![](http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj590/geoffreymexico/B6D43880-FA46-4BEE-997D-30165A0E3CE5-12405-00000DEFEA0B4B17_zps6d2ff03c.jpg)
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I figured my rings were shot but didn't realize how much damage was done until I pulled the heads.
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A few buddies and a few days later the motor is pulled.
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I got my AFRs fixed/valve job/new seals and milled down to 58ccs
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A few buddies and a few days later the motor is pulled.
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I got my AFRs fixed/valve job/new seals and milled down to 58ccs
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I lost a few washers on my ARP head bolts so that put a kink in my Fourth of July plans so with the help of one of my best friends and the best bodywork/painter I know we got some things cleaned up and did a little paint work.
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And the *** end was looking a little plain so we started doing a little work there too
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I kinda like the way a fast looks bare, but I did think about doing it black because ill have some SOM fuel rail covers.
And thanks I love the wheels they really grow on you
And thanks I love the wheels they really grow on you
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Got my trans back in and everything hooked up driveline wise and did a little wiring tonight. Gonna see if we can't get everything buttoned up tomorrow night.
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