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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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The motor is back in
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Looks sick.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Hell ya. that thing looks 100 x sicker in person. I caint wait till it is done. Thanks again Don for all your hard work on it. I want to thank Keith too. He was wrenchin on it today as well. And Marcel, he can remove a sticker and a exhaust hanger like no ones business
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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does that thing have a motor in it or just a turbo? sick truck. Nice job
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Well,we got the bracket done to hold the turbo and the downpipe is in place.Started the wastegate but I have to pick up the right size holesaw.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Great work as always Don, looks sweet
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that thing looks badass. Cant wait to see it whoop up on Mikes car. Uh i mean go down the track. Yeah thats what i meant.
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that thing is gonna suck the hood in when it's done. sweet
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It definitely looks 100% better in person.
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those pictures dont do it justice

trucks gonna be stupid when its done

i will say the motor install was the easiest part today though
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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that sure is a funny lookin alternator you got hanging off that thing.


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looks great. can't wait to hear what it runs
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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What size turbo Don?? Looks like an S series for sure....
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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What size turbo Don?? Looks like an S series for sure....
Its a S-85.
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Looks insane guys nice job,that turbo's a monster
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that thing can suck up small children
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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Nice work.. Great job guys!! As stated before that truck is going to be insane!!

Can't wait to see the final product!!


Congradulations Matt on another badass set-up!
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Congrats I'm sure you'll be causing havoc with the setup when all said and done
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! Definately getting there fast!!! Great work like always Donand Kieth is the man like usual.
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Great work!
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Where at the pics of the downpipe??? I wana see how that thing came out..
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