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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Watch for the STS C6 Corvette twin turbo installation on HorsePower TV - September 2006
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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what is the exact date?
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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then watch it leak oil and blow up a week later
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Or work pretty damn good. A friend of mine just installed one, had a few tuning issuse but now the car runs like a bat outta hell.
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Originally Posted by Devil's Due
Or work pretty damn good. A friend of mine just installed one, had a few tuning issuse but now the car runs like a bat outta hell.
You're absolutely correct... But man I thought that was pretty funny.
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I've seen a C6 with a STS kit. The phrase "hunk of ****" comes to mind.
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I've seen a C6 with a STS kit. The phrase "hunk of ****" comes to mind.

Ouch! But funny none the less.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BUYAMERICAN
Watch for the STS C6 Corvette twin turbo installation on HorsePower TV - September 2006
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!




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I've seen a C6 with a STS kit. The phrase "hunk of ****" comes to mind.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
I've seen a C6 with a STS kit. The phrase "hunk of ****" comes to mind.
Was that supposed to mean looks like a "hunk of ****"?

What a combo, looks like a "hunk of ****" and runs like a "turd"

hahaha

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They will go through a detailed and typical STS install for all the viewers.

Halfway through the install, they will be filmed getting on a computer and posting on LS1tech: New thread: OH NOEZ!! STS help! Oil is getting everywhere!
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or

"Now that we have it all dialed in and off the dyno, this seems like a good time to introduce a new produce that claims to pick up even the heaviest spills from your truck or car...."

"Thats right, after the vette rolled off the dyno, we had a great opportunity to test these amazing wipes. And i'll tell ya, they work great! Let see they in action..."
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Originally Posted by bboyferal
They will go through a detailed and typical STS install for all the viewers.

Halfway through the install, they will be filmed getting on a computer and posting on LS1tech: New thread: OH NOEZ!! STS help! Oil is getting everywhere!
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BUYAMERICAN
Watch for the STS C6 Corvette twin turbo installation on HorsePower TV - September 2006

I might, because I am still in the country despite your threat telling to leave

Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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or they'll get a ridiculously low number on the dyno like 400hp, that show trips me out sometimes
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Or call STS for technical advice on anything other than install of the parts... you know... tunning... performance expectations... etc and they will tell you "Sorry, we just build the kits"




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