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Oct 9, 2008 | 10:11 PM

wlsmoku

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*project* minor update

so I finally blew up my stock motor after 200 passes and 135k miles (spun rod bearing). so the plans are:

ls2 408
carb
single plate
lighten up the beotch
and pray for 9's

the build:

Oct 9, 2008 | 10:11 PM

wlsmoku

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Oct 10, 2008 | 01:26 AM

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Nice job on the reduction, looks like its coming along.

Oct 10, 2008 | 07:30 AM

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I'm not quite seeing what you've got in mind. . . could you add a few more pictures?

SERIOUSLY... more pictures.

Oct 10, 2008 | 07:46 AM

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Tie the front of the frame rails together.

Oct 10, 2008 | 07:49 AM

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Looking good. Keep it up.

Oct 10, 2008 | 07:52 AM

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Looks great, keep us updated.
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Oct 10, 2008 | 09:30 AM

JL ws-6

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Nice job, should be about 2800 when you're done

(I've done my research, before I get started on the same thing)

Oct 10, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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wlsmoku

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil99vette

Tie the front of the frame rails together.

definately. got to make a rad support, so that piece will all tie in together.

still got to cut out the trim piece around the heater core so i can smooth out the firewall, then remove all the extra brackets not needed on the interior. removing the wolfe 6 point and having a moly 6 point put in as well.....trying for that sub 3k lb weight, but not getting my hopes up. lots of heavy susp stuff, heavy telstars, stock brakes (for now), etc....

Oct 10, 2008 | 10:45 AM

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For the extent your going, id put a few more points in.

Oct 10, 2008 | 10:53 AM

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I'd definately put the 10 pt in it now, you have it so far apart that it would be senseless to not do it. Besides if it runs in the 9's like you're hoping for you need it anyway.

Oct 10, 2008 | 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JL ws-6

I'd definately put the 10 pt in it now, you have it so far apart that it would be senseless to not do it. Besides if it runs in the 9's like you're hoping for you need it anyway.

agree

Oct 10, 2008 | 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JL ws-6

I'd definately put the 10 pt in it now, you have it so far apart that it would be senseless to not do it. Besides if it runs in the 9's like you're hoping for you need it anyway.

I concurr

Oct 10, 2008 | 02:04 PM

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Looks good so far. It should be right around 3000lbs depending on how much you weigh. Converting to a carb makes baby Jesus cry.

Oct 10, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg

Looks good so far. It should be right around 3000lbs depending on how much you weigh. Converting to a carb makes baby Jesus cry.

I love that line - your alright in my book hahahaha

we'll see on the 10pt....your all correct - perfect time to do it....just not sure i'm ready to pull the trigger.

Oct 10, 2008 | 03:02 PM

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I love that line - your alright in my book hahahaha

we'll see on the 10pt....your all correct - perfect time to do it....just not sure i'm ready to pull the trigger.

10 point and get it over with. The VAMP people will want it wont they? Lookin good so far. Just need to ditch those Telstars for some Draglites or something?