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Old 10-28-2008, 07:17 PM
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what about diesel pulls? something new, or maybe a TBSS with that drivetrain...... fun for the whole family
Old 10-28-2008, 07:19 PM
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It was a good run Kev
Old 10-28-2008, 07:20 PM
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Good luck Kevin, no matter what you do you'll be successful with it. Bob
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Originally Posted by kp
I guess, I would have rather ran a new best ET though
very true sry, Just trying to make the goodbye easier when u can look back and think of all the work that went in to the car but all the fun and good times you had with it
Old 10-28-2008, 07:51 PM
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throw motor in a tahoe or suburban, that should be fun
Old 10-28-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by reject
what about diesel pulls? something new, or maybe a TBSS with that drivetrain...... fun for the whole family
I have a TBSS, its a fun daily driver but doesnt inspire me much

I also have a LBZ duramax with a few mods, we call them redneck limos around here, not into the pulling thing at all..

We'll see what pops up in the future, never know..
Old 10-28-2008, 08:02 PM
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Hate to see it go too. You accomplished a lot with a little in that car. I hope you find something soon....I keep thinking tubular chassis also...it would be wicked at 2300lbs and boost.
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Definitely sad to see you selling it. I really looked forward to reading your posts and watching videos of your car. The amount of knowledge you have amassed over the years is tremendous, and it was awesome to learn what I did while you built, tuned, and raced your TA. Thanks KP!
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Sorry to see it go, but sometimes you have to change things to keep yourself interested or even taking a break can do a lot for a hobby. GL! Stay in touch! Congrats on all the accomplishments with the car!
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Old 10-28-2008, 09:23 PM
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Thanks for all the help on here. I'm sure you helped a lot more people than you even realize just by sharing info on your car.

I think you should look into being the first one with a procharged 2010 Camaro
It should be a whole new game and you can lead the way for the next generation, see where that takes you. Just an idea. Good luck what ever you do, I'm sure it will be impressive.
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Where is the oil leak, did it crack the block low on the left next to the rear cover?
I will be sorry to see you move on, that was a very nice car you built. Can't wait to see what the next car/truck is!

Kurt

E-mail me a price on the sc system when you get a chance.
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Man Kevin, I am speechless.. Sorry to hear about the car and you better drop a line every now and again... I'm truly sad... haha.. I concur with the new Camaro... Would be pretty trick and unchartered territory...
Old 10-28-2008, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rufretic
Thanks for all the help on here. I'm sure you helped a lot more people than you even realize just by sharing info on your car.

I think you should look into being the first one with a procharged 2010 Camaro
It should be a whole new game and you can lead the way for the next generation, see where that takes you. Just an idea. Good luck what ever you do, I'm sure it will be impressive.
I apprciate it, I just wanted to show people that you dont have to throw a ton of money into something to get good results and build a reliable car. Just takes a good selection of parts.

I cant look at a new camaro for more than 5 minutes, if anything I'll put an LS where it doesnt belong

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Where is the oil leak, did it crack the block low on the left next to the rear cover?
I will be sorry to see you move on, that was a very nice car you built. Can't wait to see what the next car/truck is!

Kurt

E-mail me a price on the sc system when you get a chance.
It was a nice car, I appreciate all your help along the way with both the engine and the cage over the last few years. I just got bored, never owned a car for this long

Cant see it in the pic but it also cracked on the LH dowel and the crack traveled to the oil galley plug above the oil filter. It wasnt a bad leak, just a few drops after idling for a few minutes. You would think the six little 5/16 bolts that hold the ultrabell on the front of the trans would have pulled out before taking out the block, weird stuff.

I'll be holding onto the engine/blower/trans for a bit, its such a reliable combination I dont think I could go back to a BBC/SBC. I'm just going to wait around on a deal on a roller thats a little different.
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I knew it was coming Kev.

Im sad to see it go...

I know you will be around......
Man with that drivetrain u have sitting there.......
Oh man... find a MK IV Supra Roller and stuff the LS1 with the SC in there...

Nahhh.....

Thanks 4 the help in the Past Kev.

I still got your number if i dont see ya on here.


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Old 10-29-2008, 12:40 AM
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wow this is sad for me to read i have tried to copy this car so much, Kev thank you so much for always help me with my dumb questions, but i hope you stay around here and help all of us newbes!!!
Old 10-29-2008, 02:06 AM
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Jump on the bandwagon and shove an LS1 into a miata.... or do two of them. A cheap way to take the family out racing and if you trash one its no big loss... Miata chassis's are a dime a dozen.
Old 10-29-2008, 04:20 PM
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Sad to see the car go.. Thanks KP for laying down the blueprint tho for a badass reliable and affordable LS fbody. You paved the way for so many of us. Thank you sir! And good luck to whatever you decide to do in the future
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Good luck on your new build, no matter what you build im sure it will be nice.
Old 10-29-2008, 05:07 PM
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I decided to go ahead and sell the rest of the it, the short block I'll sell local but the heads, cam, F1A blower, SDCE setup etc is all going up fpr sale. I'll be listing everything soon so keep an eye out for it in the FS section if you are interested.
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When you post it for sale, through in the fs thread link in here if you could


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