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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Nice looking work
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Had a ride this past weekend and all i can say is wow. Great job bill! Can't wait to get my roach together and join in the fun
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Cool that the project is running now. We need some final pics......
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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pictures nukka!
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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wow.. nice build. It is always easy when money is no problem.. must be nice! lol
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Nice build up. Well thought out and executed.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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only way it could have been netter was to keep the a/c
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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pics!!!!! pics!!!!! video also bro!! Lets see that ****** pulling on the road.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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Wow this is exactly how I imagined my build to look, except in the engine bay of a Datsun Z!

I'm building a LQ9 and I wanted to bore it out to a 408, but I don't want to go stroker because I am building this motor for a street car and I want this investment to last a while so I was thinking of just using a stock crank and make it a 370 for longevity... Why did you decide to go with a stroker on your street car or did you not build it for the purpose of longevity?

And once again fantastic job I cant wait to see more pictures or video!
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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thanks a bunch guys!! i really appreciate it

to tell the truth i haven't been on here in a long time. i've been really busy with work, and am actually posting from my hotel room in lake george on a business trip as we speak.

i am VERY VERY pleased with the setup. it performs better than expected. ZERO issues. it is faster and STRONGER on the GATE than it was on 16psi on the last setup, which netted me a 141 trap.

when i get back i will actually be turning up the boost; and the mentioned firehawk and myself will actually be doing some damage control to some "talkers" a little east of us.

i've been waiting to take/post some pics until i could clean her up...just have been rather busy. but i'll get on that

can't say enough about this turbo! forced inductions really did something when they put this thing together. if its making this much power on 8-9psi, i can't imagine it when i actually spin this thing. hope to hit the dyno soon and see what we can do.

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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sweet! we need pics. now. gotta love the sound of spool.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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What spring is in the wastegate? 141 is hauling some major ***.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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wastegate is 7psi spring. it was seeing 8-9psi.

just turned it up to a measly 12psi today...... woohooo! it's pretty fun. i can actually hear the turbo now. might switch it to 13-14 before i take the wideband out again tonight. need to race the F1C firehawk to get a gauge
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo LS1 SS
wastegate is 7psi spring. it was seeing 8-9psi.

just turned it up to a measly 12psi today...... woohooo! it's pretty fun. i can actually hear the turbo now. might switch it to 13-14 before i take the wideband out again tonight. need to race the F1C firehawk to get a gauge
That S88 will make some stupid power once you turn it up....glad you like it.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Awesome build up, wow is all i can say
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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accidentally hit 15 psi last night.

just absolutely insane .... this turbo is a beast. unreal.

should have some videos in action this coming weekend.... nitrous bbc's, nitrous ls1s, 35r "shop" evos, 850whp nitrous 408 vette, F1C firehawk, 35r hondas, and a bunch of other stuff
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Man once again awesome..hell iam sitting here excited about seeing the vid lol
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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I like your custom Camaro badge on the front bumper.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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What alternator bracket is that?
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