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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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What accessory setup are you going with? What alt bracket, water pump and balancer?
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Im going to run the stock fbody water pump and CBR Alternator Relocation Kit and a ati balancer
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Here are some pics of turbo brace





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Damn....That is a turbo brace.....Nice
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Will post down pipe pics as soon as the Internet on the computer starts working again
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intercooler and all the cold side piping also showed up today
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we made a little progress yesterday we cut the core support moved the radiator forward a few inches and put a tubular lower radiator support. Ill post up some pics in a little bit
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Where did you get that trim ring for your down pipe. On your fender?
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Where did you get that trim ring for your down pipe. On your fender?
http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=390
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Originally Posted by LILHEMI
thought id return the favor rpayne
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Lol. Nice thanks
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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I have a 5.5" trim ring if anybody is interested its brand new they come in pairs ill let it go for $20.00
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ordered some flanges and clamps for the cold side the other day so hopefully in the next week or 2 we can have the cold side finished up
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thinking about going with a powerglide what do you guys think
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thinking about going with a powerglide what do you guys think
is it a straight up drag car?
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It will be driven on the street occasionally but will see a lot of track time
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