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Old 01-04-2006, 04:43 PM
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I was undecided on the black powdercoat, but damn it turned out nice!
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Old 01-04-2006, 04:47 PM
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thats beautiful I wouldnt want to put a hood on top of that.
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That looks awesome man!
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Wow!!! how much did all the powder coating cost?? Looks good bro
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Did you powdercoat before or after machine work?
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Who made the intake ?what did it run ya ? LOOKS FREAKING AWESOME !
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Powdercoating ran me right at 150 for the intake and the valvecovers done locally...
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That's a really good price man...Powder coating it is for me then...Thanks for the info!!
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That's badass
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hey you stole my intake J/k it looks nice powder coated. great job on the motor
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Bery nice indeed
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I'm assuming you powder coated the intake and valve covers but spray painted the block?

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Nice and clean, looks like it will make a bit of power too. Nice job!
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Yes the block was painted when I received it. I sure hope it runs as good as it looks!
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can i get some info on your setup?
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APE Iron 370
TEA Stage 3 6l Heads
Comp 236/232 112
Diamond pistons, callies rods
Sheetmetal intake, NW tb
Meziere race pump
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what intake is that? i don't recongnize it
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thats f'n beautiful!
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looks awsome....
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Nice....whutcha gonna do with it

Is that a Hogan intake?


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