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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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Project we have been working on for a while finally about done. Just a little cleaning up to do and need to cut the radiator support and install it. So far the car feels unreal.
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408, all forged rotating assembly, GT-70, 3500 stall, and more.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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nice!
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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isnt that turbo really small for a 408? That bumper isnt my style but should be a sick setup none-the-less!
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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It works really well with the STS.
No issue getting air across the IC.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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sweet ride man!!!!!
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Stealthy!

Looks good!
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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how much power is that thig pushin out??
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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wow... im ready to see some numbers come out of that thing
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That's a sweet looking install! What's the final boost/hp Christen's looking for? The piping to the TB looks like they all should, totally going to "where"! You have the under piping tucked up perfectly. GJ, Billy. You got pm.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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Billy... outstanding job man. I know you have been working hard on that one. Ok... now about that Boost gauge

What all was done with the engine?
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i see the brackets to the intercooler (the ones welded to it) are aluminum, do you how do you have the top bracketed to the car? Id be afraid the aluminum brackets would sag over time.
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What can I say? Completely blown away by that setup. I like it. Another grade A job by Billy. Hey, Billy, I'm stuck I have about 5-600$ and I can't decide if I want a TC or an alky kit from Alkycontrol.com. Any suggestions?
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Justin, the stall is a great item to add as is the alky. The alky will make it safer too.
I would do the alky first, just to make it safer and it will make a difference in power.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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i see the brackets to the intercooler (the ones welded to it) are aluminum, do you how do you have the top bracketed to the car? Id be afraid the aluminum brackets would sag over time.
The top brackets are alot stronger and made of steel. The bottom was originally from someone else. We moved the intercooler further out in the nose and used them just to keep the bottom still. It is very sturdy.
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paint your intake manifold silver, it will compliment the red better.
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Billy... outstanding job man. I know you have been working hard on that one. Ok... now about that Boost gauge

What all was done with the engine?
Jared, it is a 408, all forged, Lunati crank, Ross pistons,ARP head studs, main studs, and rod bolts, 224 230 .556 .575 112 cam, stock #317 heads with 5 angle valve job and Isky springs with hardend seats and titanium retainers, 3500 stall, 42lb SVO injectors, intank and inline pump, ported tb, GT-70 STS, 4" fmic, lca's, torque arm, panhard bar.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Totally unrelated, but what's the story with those headlights? I've always thought about doing standard headlights on my '00 Ws6 but never seen any for sale. Are those aftermarket, or a custom job? Thanks!
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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way too expensive and cant see well at night. They are aftermarket. I think Suncoast Creations has them, but not sure. These came from Breathless Performance.
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