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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Hello my name is Grant and I am from Appleton, wi. I am currently working on a 1951 truck that I am installing a 2004 gto ls1 engine and hoping to find a T56 trans.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Also I was wondering the engine I bought did not come with an intake and I am looking to get around 400rwhp. What would be best way to go about doing that? Fast 90 intake and a cam or could I pull 400 out of the stock cam?
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this is me guessing but i would do a cam with a stock ls6 intake unless you have the extra spending money for a FAST.

Post some pics up i love 40-50 style trucks
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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+1 for the pics, This good ol Wisconsin weather means you better get that truck done soon
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Here are a few pictures of the truck when I got it. I will also upload some pictures of where I am at now and as I go. The first pictires I have show the work that needs to be complete. My plans are mustang II front end. LS1 with T56 trans and ford 9" rear end with 4 link bars. Feel free to ask questions and give some advise.

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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Here are some more pictures.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Heidts Front crossmember welded in place. Need to send out to get A-arms powder coated.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Now for the power plant. This is a LS1 out of a 2004 GTO. This is an LS6 Block. Not real sure a whole lot about it. I am still in need of a T56 trans and bellhousing. So if anyone is selling a T56 please let me know. Also looking for a LS6 intake with injectors.
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