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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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I have mine in the pan.

Enjoying that snow?
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MUSTANGBRKR02
I have mine in the pan.

Enjoying that snow?
Damn maybe I will tap into the pan I really don't feel like draining the pan again
Ya I like the snow for skiing but not racing! lol
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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I ran the 160lb bosch Low impedance injectors, for the first few months i drove around wasting fuel like there was a hole in my tank, but after some tricks and tweaks i cruise at 14.xx on e85. i have them maxed on 25lb base pressure wich will go to 40psi on my next setup.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
Damn maybe I will tap into the pan I really don't feel like draining the pan again
Ya I like the snow for skiing but not racing! lol
I have to say your project came through very nice!! It is really good to see people helping with info, idea's and hands on help. Looking forward to seeing it rip at the track. Hope my 6.0 turbo 55 chevy project comes out close to as nice!!
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts406
I have to say your project came through very nice!! It is really good to see people helping with info, idea's and hands on help. Looking forward to seeing it rip at the track. Hope my 6.0 turbo 55 chevy project comes out close to as nice!!
Thank you I have learned a ton with this build as it was my first. That's the whole point of these forums to try to give help where its needed. I know i have found a ton on this and other forums along the way. Before this build i never even tore a motor down haha
You have a link for the 55 chevy build? Seems like an awesome set up!
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Good lord, I just sat here and read 21 pages. Kudos sir
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Good lord, I just sat here and read 21 pages. Kudos sir
Thanks!
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Just got my hot and cold pipes back from coating will throw everything back in this weekend. Working on the cage also then its time to race!



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Muahh ha haaaaaa!
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Looks really good!
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Thanks guys!!
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Nice build.

Do you have any track times yet?
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Originally Posted by ss performance
Nice build.

Do you have any track times yet?
No tracks haven't opened yet.
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Badass, looks really clean all coated up!!
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Exhaust Done All Ready to go!






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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
Exhaust Done All Ready to go!



Are you using water meth lines as vacuum lines in these pics? the lines running to your BOV and wastegates look just like what was included in my water/meth kit...
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
No tracks haven't opened yet.
Sounds like a good excuse to head to Florida for a test & tune!!!!
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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damn that sucks! we have been playing at the track a month and a half already bwahaha
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thor'svr4
Are you using water meth lines as vacuum lines in these pics? the lines running to your BOV and wastegates look just like what was included in my water/meth kit...
What kind of lines come in your kit? I'm using 1/4" nylon good for 400psi

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Sounds like a good excuse to head to Florida for a test & tune!!!!
Haha. I'm heading to Florida next month but to relax. This car has been a lot of work I need a vacation from it lol
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damn that sucks! we have been playing at the track a month and a half already bwahaha
Rub it in haha. but when its 85 in June and 105 in Texas you will be jealous
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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nah, im a strange one, 145* dose not bother me lol
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