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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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I know how you feel, I want to tear into the TA so bad but finals time is so busy!!!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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t56, 2B sixspeeds package with viper output ..... spec 5 (squeeek)

although, i am lining up an AUTO for the track to shut up some humpers

i like my T56 though because it is 97% street car that i love to cruise around in. not a track car, no cage, etc. some people just don't get it, not that i really care what people think. but like i said.. auto for the track = shut humps' mouths.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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Wow you have seen damn busy last weekend i seen the damn thing it was still on the engine stand in the engine room all fabbed up. Make sure you give me a call so i can come over on start up. Looks clean as hell in the car man. i cant wait to come see it in person. Im glad to see it all came together in the end for ya.CANT WAIT FOR A RIDE!!!!!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Holy Frig!

That is damn gorgeous!

Id like to boost my 5.3L Thirdgen soon, still working out idea's and funds for that. Got college next year, hopefully ill be able to build up a sick setup like that during school

Your only in buffalo? Thats only bout an hour an a half from where i am, maybe sometime i should drive up there to check these boosted cars out to get some idea's for me car

Keep up the good work!

btw: That paint colour is sick! Im inspired
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Old May 4, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo LS1 SS
t56, 2B sixspeeds package with viper output ..... spec 5 (squeeek)

although, i am lining up an AUTO for the track to shut up some humpers

i like my T56 though because it is 97% street car that i love to cruise around in. not a track car, no cage, etc. some people just don't get it, not that i really care what people think. but like i said.. auto for the track = shut humps' mouths.
LOL at Spec 5 (squeeeeek)

PS--I look at the pics of your car daily! Post more of that pretty ****!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Keep it an M6 since it's mostly a street car.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SantaCruz163
Keep it an M6 since it's mostly a street car.
oh it will be staying m6. auto will simply be for some track passes. not like it's hard to swap in a tranny. Especially with a vband exhaust!!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Thats a sick car, What color is the engine bay?
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
Thats a sick car, What color is the engine bay?
i feel like an *** answering for him, but it is black.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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That setup is ten different kinds of sexy.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Amazing build man, nice job.
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Originally Posted by Psychopjv
i feel like an *** answering for him, but it is black.
It looks like a carbon fiber color in one picture.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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wow that is very sexy..... LOVE the color too!!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Great buildup, especially on the piping and merge colletor.

THis is a dumb question, but what type of tools do you use to make the pipes merge as well as they do in this pic:


I'm just getting started in fabrication and on my first try building something like this I had alot of overlap and gaps. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Very Nice!!!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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the main tools of use were:

-chop saw with laser
-die grinder with green corps and brown fiber disk
-5" die grinder with green corps

for the merge piece, a cutoff wheel was used. that type of deal isn't easy and takes some patience. basically merge pieces how you want, cut a straight edge into the side where they will contact. cut top section (flange area) straight, and back hammer it. for the WG dump in that pic, cut hole with holesaw in bench drill, then dremel to fit. stick the tube through, mark the edges with a marker, and SLOWLY cut to the line, constantly checking. once the tube is final welded, go back and clean up the edges.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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cool, thanks man
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Old May 5, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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That looks awsome! Nice work.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo LS1 SS
the main tools of use were:

-chop saw with laser
-die grinder with green corps and brown fiber disk
-5" die grinder with green corps

for the merge piece, a cutoff wheel was used. that type of deal isn't easy and takes some patience. basically merge pieces how you want, cut a straight edge into the side where they will contact. cut top section (flange area) straight, and back hammer it. for the WG dump in that pic, cut hole with holesaw in bench drill, then dremel to fit. stick the tube through, mark the edges with a marker, and SLOWLY cut to the line, constantly checking. once the tube is final welded, go back and clean up the edges.
Lol. it's sounds so easy when it's typed out in one paragraph.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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awee Bill this makes me feel all warm inside


glad to see its all comming together
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