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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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There is someone local claiming he had his '06 SSR built with the 505hp LS7 engine and was a $5K add on (claims it was purchased in Chicago). Its got the new ZO6 emblems but looking at the engine bay it looks just like any other SSR.... just the normal intake/throttle. Does anyone know if you can build it because you cant do it online. Hopefully the dealer didnt slap on the decals and salesman fill this guy a line so he would buy it.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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if a dealer sold you the Nile, Egypt you.

I dont see it happening, especially for $5k extra, unless you've got friends higher up.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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I agree, arent those engines over $10,000 in a crate?
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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I agree, arent those engines over $10,000 in a crate?
Yes they are! FWIW, I called his BS on it and he got pretty mad He's an older gentleman so I left it at that. My original intentions were to point it out so he can confront the dealer but if he's all happy thinking he got the LS7 and spent $5K for decals than so be it
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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...--P930C53.aspx
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Old May 21, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Ask him to prove it on a dyno?
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Old May 21, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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The salesman was in the middle of saying "these SSRs got the all new LS..." and that asshat got all giddy and bought one before the dealer said "2 this year from the BASE model Corvette and the GTO."
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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whatever floats your boat. He'll think twice when he gets waxed by stock C6's.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Dude!!! That LS1 looks awsome in your sig 67RSCamaroVette!!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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Next time just say line it up. If its really got an LS7 it should run the poo outta your wee lil ole Vette lol.

Offtopic but LETHL, I would love to have a SW Z I dont care if its an 01 with 385 instead of 405. Non popups, diff hood (either a cowl or the L88 C3 style), tint, black tail panel, black wheels and export lights = done for apperance.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh_101
Dude!!! That LS1 looks awsome in your sig 67RSCamaroVette!!
thanks I figured it was time to make a new one, and got together some of my pics. not bad for 10 mins, huh?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
thanks I figured it was time to make a new one, and got together some of my pics. not bad for 10 mins, huh?
I was just thinking that would look perfect in a SOM camaro or T/A
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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Its pretty easy to prove it to him. dry sump?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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take a look at the casting numbers on the heads. I guarantee they will be 243's.

Aint no way, aint no how he got an LS7.
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He's totally full of ****!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueSix
take a look at the casting numbers on the heads. I guarantee they will be 243's.

I tried to take a quick glance but didnt see any casting numbers (thats what I was looking for). If he brings it out again I'll see if I can catch them.
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