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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Thumbs up Made alot of progress on my GT47 setup...pics within

Crossover piping: all stainless




Turbo remounted and majority of the downpipe tacked in place


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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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I don't think you'll have to worry about bracing the turbo anymore. Looks damn good.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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I don't think you'll have to worry about bracing the turbo anymore. Looks damn good.
Thats for sure....turbo won't go anywhere
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Looks very good.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Probably a dumb question but, are you looking for race, street or a questionable use for both?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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race setup...might get a tag on there at some point...but don't think it'll be fun driving around with a funnycar cage
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Brian,
Looking great. I wish I could have cut my radiator core support out but I need to keep mine for a while. It sure does free up the front.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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The setup looks great.

Is this the same car that you used to run T-rex and GTP Heads?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by venom ws7
The setup looks great.

Is this the same car that you used to run T-rex and GTP Heads?
yup...its been 2 years since I had that setup
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Wow thats long time ago.
What are your goals with this setup?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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I just saw Staff Vehicles Showcase good luck with 8s
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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man that is really good looking! somone took some time doing this right! man those headers are nice, did you make them yourself or what?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Nice job! Cant wait to see more progress.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Damn nice build. That thing is gonna be sick.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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:sick, i love it...... goodluck man
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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very nice looking set up.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 03:26 AM
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Looking good!!
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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nice work!
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 05 GSXR 1XXX
man that is really good looking! somone took some time doing this right! man those headers are nice, did you make them yourself or what?
yes...we made them from all stainless components as well.




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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Looks good man...... looks like Plug changes from the bottom huh LOL

Whats the planned ETA?? Spring??

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