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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Well finally started my own mini build with the help of lashway motorsports. I just wanted to say with help of Erik and Josh I would have never got any of this work done on my own.(Which work has been busy I would never got it done and being lazy on the weekends doesn't help lol). Here the list of mods that I am doing:

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42lb injectors
255 wilbro pump and harness
Roller rockers
Dual valve springs
Apr head bolts
Heads deck and clean
New carpet
Racing seats
New truck alternator 145amp
New A/c compressor and other stuff

I will update with pics soon.

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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I love your new seats.

Why the 145amp truck alternator. The pulley wasn't working good??
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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The pulley would probably work but with more amps it would fix my problems I have been having. Next time I'll take pics of it. The truck alt. Is huge compared to the stock one.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Rob,

ALl new stuff is on order, should be getting soon!!!
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Alright, sweet I can wait.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Update:

My new scat racing seats:




and my apr bolts and dual valve springs:

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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Your car going to be done before Sat.A bunch of us are going to be @ the track if u want to come hang out.
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Waiting on parts i dont think i could make it but as soon i get the z back it well be back to the track to see what it does.

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More information on this truck alternator.... I need a new one and i want something better than a stock one. Will it fit in the stock location? Or you relocating it
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More information on this truck alternator.... I need a new one and i want something better than a stock one. Will it fit in the stock location? Or you relocating it
The alternator is out of a 04 escalaed 6.0 there is 2 types of alternators 106 amp and 145 amp. If u go to any auto part store just get the 145 amp. It does fit in the stock location. All u have to do is remove the bracket on the back of the stock alternator were it bolts to the block. It's a lot easier to get to the plug. Also it's a lot bigger then stock alternator lol. But when I get back there on Friday I'll take pics if the cars on the lift.
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So there is less mounting points if you remove that rear bracket? Do you know of any problems running that with less bolts? Don't need to break the ears off the block or any more problems.
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Yup there's only 2 mounting points on the truck alternator and there's no problems with the way it mounts. I haven't test it yet waiting on parts to finish the motor. The reason I did the truck alternator is my battery is mounted in the back and when I did the underdrive pulley I was getting really bad voltage drop. I was going to do a pulley but I wanted to try the alternator first.
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Update my new carpet came in today i cant wait to see it installed.
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It is cheaper than the factory replacement too. I guess I am going to swap over to it as well
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It is cheaper than the factory replacement too. I guess I am going to swap over to it as well
Bingo!! It only take 30mins to throw in. Just remember to remove the back bracket.
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Update my fuel injectors are in and fuel pump.
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Pic of new carpet, needs some cutting to fit, but comes out really nice when it's done.
Will go in this week!

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It looks so good. I can wait to see it in the car.
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Update:

my harness for my fuel pump


my 42lb injectors



My new 1.7 roller rockers they look so good

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Check them good Rob.I had a buddy come over w/ a set and found 1 cracked were the pin goes threw for the roller tip.Not to say there junk but just for piece of mind.
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