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04-27-2014, 08:26 PM

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Not pretty but gets the job done. I still need to make an upper shroud for my radiator.

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04-28-2014, 11:40 AM

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04-28-2014, 11:55 AM

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Wow! That is clean and moves the hell out! Badass! Whats the car weigh? ^^^

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04-28-2014, 12:03 PM

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Thanks. Should be right around 3250lbs but not 100% sure. Next time out I'm going to get it on the scales as I'm switching to a glide and I've dropped some weight.

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04-28-2014, 03:09 PM

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04-28-2014, 03:34 PM

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Not as cool as the rest of ya all.. but i'll join in

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04-28-2014, 04:15 PM

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Guess i can post here since i dont have an engine bay pic lol im more discreet.... (mid-mount)
lol

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04-28-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 52Merc

I know these aren't LS's but I thought you guys might like them. they are the last couple of turbo conversions I've done
Cortina street car.376ci windsor twin GTX35's ran 8.0@179,20lbs boost on pump fuel

588Ci BBC twin GTX45's,Custom made 16 core Laminova water to air intercooler on top(engine is for a boat)

this is gotta be one hell of a boat that engine looks like its about to eat something (like a lot of fuel) amazing

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04-28-2014, 06:06 PM

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04-28-2014, 09:10 PM

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Clean engine bay! What alternator bracket is that and are you able to use the stock fbody alternator bracket with that one installed?

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04-29-2014, 12:35 AM

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'69 Chevelle, alum 5.3, GTS76, Chiseled Perf 1500hp intercooler. Making progress.... with a/c

Goal is high 9's with a T56, 25mpg highway, full comfort with 2009 CTS-V interior (heated/cooled Recaros).

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04-29-2014, 07:38 AM

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Updated pic with the intercooler made

Looks great.

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04-29-2014, 10:16 AM

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Clean engine bay! What alternator bracket is that and are you able to use the stock fbody alternator bracket with that one installed?

Thanks. That's a bracket that speedway motors sells on ebay. Not sure about the F-body bracket. I didn't want to mess with drilling and taping the block so I went this way instead.

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