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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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That's right man! Don't get in a rush only to be disappointed in the final product!
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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Finished cutting valve reliefs in the pistons!
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Looking great!
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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What brand inj adapters did you use?
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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I bought them off of Ebay from seller named route66speedshop. Item number 200956422317. Hope that helps!
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Thank you! It is taking a lot longer than I anticipated but slow and steady wins the race!
The picture of your son and the frog was priceless.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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The picture of your son and the frog was priceless.
Thank you! That is my favorite picture of him! He was so proud of that frog! We kept if for about 3 weeks and he tool multiple baths with Cutie! (That is what he named the frog!)
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I just got my heads back from the machine shop, they were milled .030. Almost ready to start putting it back together. I still need head bolts, a flywheel, and a lid but then it will be ready to go!
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Installed heads, valve train, intake and headers. Almost ready to put the drivetrain back in the car! Pictures attached.
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Finished cutting valve reliefs in the pistons!
Do these are the stock LS2 pistons, not forged?
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Do these are the stock LS2 pistons, not forged?
Yes they are the stock pistons...so far everything is going great. I am in the process of tuning the car now. It feels very strong, I have done a few pulls to about 5000 rpm to tune MAF and VE and it brings a smile to my face, I can't wait to really get on it!
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