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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Greetings,

My interest in cars began about 8 or 9 months ago when I was convinced to buy a 1994 Firebird Formula because of a certain friend of mine demeaning domestic cars. Since I've purchased it, I've been doing my best to learn and correspond with people who have the same interest. I'm currently working on building the vehicle up now - it's in the shop.

I know this is an LS tech forum but the LT1 forum isn't active, so I hope you don't mind my joining to learn a few things

About me: I have a fully forged bottom end on my LT1 - 8.5-1 forged pistons, forged connecting rods, forged crank. Lots of stuff was done during the rebuild; we replaced everything. It's a 355. I got a great deal from a friend on an STS turbo kit fully loaded and purchased it. I plan on doing the pipe work myself when I get an intercooler. Upgraded the fuel system and went with a Moser 12-bolt (1350 yolk 33 spline). I've got a list of smaller mods like crossd drilled & slotted rotors, custom hood scoop, short-throw shifter, z06 wheels, 8 pt. roll cage, rebuilt trans, spec stage 3 clutch, etc. etc. Hope to get a few good ideas from this forum!
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Welcome, great to see new people show some love to a lt1 bird. Car sounds like a beast, be sure to get us some track times when you get her runnin, and a vid never hurts.lol
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Nice looking car, welcome to the site!
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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WOW, your off to a awsome start keep us posted. And WELCOME
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Welcome!!!!!!!! plenty of LT1 people here too
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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Thanks for the welcome guys. I look forward to discussing F-Body cars with you all
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Welcome.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Welcome. There is a fairly active LT1 forum on this site.
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I'm fairly new too , but welcome...jt
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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I'm a newb here as well, welcome! On a side note, what hood is that?! looks bad@ss!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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I'm a newb here as well, welcome! On a side note, what hood is that?! looks bad@ss!
Thanks for the welcome guys. It's an aftermarket hood I got off E-Bay. It's freaking huge, it's bigger than I thought when I ordered it, 4 inches. It dramatically helps with airflow though. Someone on "myspace" said it was overkill and another said it was "ricey" but I haven't had anything but stares and compliments in the real world. I just added a scoop cover (red - like the trim of my interior, calipers, etc). It gave me a few options to do my own customization on it & I think it turned out on a positive note.

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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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Yeah the lt1 guys on here are pretty active when our cars arent being called slow. Its a big deal on this board when an LTX car breaks out of the 13's so consider yourself one of the lucky few J/K. Welcome to the site man!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Its good to see another LT1 on here
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