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Old 10-17-2009, 06:32 PM
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Building this for a customer, tubular headers/cross over for a precision 106MM turbo with Tial V60 wastegate.

LSX motor is being built @ LME








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holy **** thats a lotta turbo for a little *** car haha
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looks nice....im getting ready to do this myself over the winter...im gonna use a 76mm turbo though
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holy **** thats a lotta turbo for a little *** car haha
I was thinking almost the exact same thing.
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ha ha its never enough turbo !
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damn this is going to be a nice build!
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Vehicle has a mock up block in it for now but will be running a

precision 106mm G-trim Wheel
Tial V60 Wastgate
LME built LSX block - 454-
Custom Sheet metal Intake Manifold

and of course- SPoolinPerformance tubulars + Cross over pipes. Enjoy !






































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looks fun. is he replacing the stock rear end?? j/k lol
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Redonkulous... What's the et goal? Think it will go quicker than Hinson's twin car?
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nice build! the turbo is almost as big as the engine!
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Originally Posted by chuntington101
looks fun. is he replacing the stock rear end?? j/k lol
its a cobra IRS rear end on the car with a custom cradle.

as far as power goes, i think its looking to do 1K on the street and more on race gas. not entirely sure but its a HUGE turbo,
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wow, thats a lot of turbo for such a little car!
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hahah thats what drag camaro said
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nice ! your work is bad *** ..
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of course =)
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that wastegate put on yet ?
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Great project.
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Sweet, nice work.
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Holy ****... what are you doing for the front bumper to attach to, since all the front supports have been cut.
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I'm curious how this is going to get cooled, is there enough room?
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