Fairmont 2.0 (forged lq4, s480, 800whp, under new management)

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07-11-2012, 04:26 PM

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yep its great, you can even set it up two different ways, flip a switch and have it do the 2nd table, we changed the lockup options for drag racing and just hit a switch for it at the track

So you can put a big *** converter in it for racing and then lock it out for freeway cruising.

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07-11-2012, 05:18 PM

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Yep and lock it wot in 3rd

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07-11-2012, 09:53 PM

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Yep and lock it wot in 3rd

Nice. Not to get more off topic but what's the best years for 4L80E's?

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07-11-2012, 11:01 PM

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i think the newer the better, i believe ive heard 95 and up is pretty good, there are articles, none of wich i can link at the moment lol that say what are the best and what you should look for.

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07-13-2012, 07:44 PM

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07-13-2012, 09:29 PM

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Time to turn up the sauce?

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07-13-2012, 09:52 PM

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What size reducer coupler are you using off the GT45 turbo, 3.25" or 3.50"?

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07-13-2012, 10:06 PM

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What size reducer coupler are you using off the GT45 turbo, 3.25" or 3.50"?

3.5 inch off the turbo

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07-13-2012, 10:29 PM

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3.5 inch off the turbo

Thanks

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07-13-2012, 10:39 PM

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later trans with earlier overdrive unit. Any questions or 4l80e parts ask Jake he know and has all you need

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07-13-2012, 10:44 PM

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jakes performance? or another user?

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07-13-2012, 11:04 PM

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Damn. Getting serious now!

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07-14-2012, 02:51 PM

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jakes performance? or another user?

Jake's Performance or jakeshoe are his usernames.

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07-24-2012, 10:17 PM

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Woo!

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07-24-2012, 11:33 PM

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^^^^hahaha nice

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07-25-2012, 12:03 AM

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Me likes! Makes me wanna get on my project that's been sitting in my driveway the past 3 years.

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07-25-2012, 05:29 AM

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Woo!

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Saw that in my email. The YB haters can suck it! LOL

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07-25-2012, 09:19 AM

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Very cool build. I will be looking through your notes if I ever get around to boosting my 5.3 jeep.

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07-25-2012, 09:55 AM

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Just read all the way through this Fairmont build, awesome car. I had a Fairmont years ago but it was just a beater with a wheezy straight six. Where do you run the car at?

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07-25-2012, 10:04 AM

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cool job !!!!! just read all 28 pages...just finishing up out 91 camaro drag radial car...6.0 forged pistons, eagle rods, ported 317 heads, custom cam, 88mm turbo, stock truck intake 160lb injectors on E85 mega squirt...hope to have running within a month....Rob

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