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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Default FIrst EVER 2.8 KB GTO

here is the first startup.....TON of pics if people want to see them

we just finished her up


404 CI 2.8 KB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj4o7pBvdzg
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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niceeee any videos of it on the street?
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Sounds like some errie **** cooking under the hood. Dope
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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oh now that's just naaaaaaaaasty!

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Sounds bad ***.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Sick! That twin screw will really help move the pig out!
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Thats nasty badass!
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what kinda times are you hoping to pull?


auto manual...?
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Awesome!

Methinks the air filter and the intake plenum will be a restriction.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Holy ****!!
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Awesome!

Methinks the air filter and the intake plenum will be a restriction.
this is just the setup for the break in miles....this customer has but a HUGE chuck on money in this car, we wont let it leave on that intake!...lol...

the build is about 50K total, it has a TON more stuff that what you see.....we will be breaking in the clutch and motor this week!


shooting for 8's when we go to an auto, high 9's with the 6 speed.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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8's in the 1/8 that would be bad *** ! Can u say TQ???
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
8's in the 1/8 that would be bad *** ! Can u say TQ???
Man, if I shelled out 50k for a build, I'd want it to go 8's in the 1/4!
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ChevyChad
Man, if I shelled out 50k for a build, I'd want it to go 8's in the 1/4!
I meant 1/4 dont ask how I push the 8 key lol Thats a huge goal bro good luck post vids or bann!!! jk
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Originally Posted by ChevyChad
Man, if I shelled out 50k for a build, I'd want it to go 8's in the 1/4!
LOL, right!
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
Awesome!

Methinks the air filter and the intake plenum will be a restriction.
I think the blower will be the restriction.

Looks good guys.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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You know after all the hype I have some ideas to fix the flow problem. I am going to get a piece machined for it that will give more intercooler to bottom of intake manifold clearance.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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any progress?
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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here is a vid of the first drive today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5AykQYkwQA
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