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Finally got pic of my car!

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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Default Finally got pic of my car!
What do ya'll think?

Just finally fixed all the problems out of. it obviously is an lt1 so it needed new cap n rotor.. went msd for that..
waterpump took a **** didd that for it n radiator went out as well so replaced that as well.. now im gna start with peformance.
oh n replacd the computer too. car was outta wack..
its nothing big right now but its my work in progress..



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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Its a start!!! Looks like its burning oil though?
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Yes it has a bit of a burning oil problem.. But its somehow still good on oil.. figured was from previous owners
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Keep it up man looks good. Nice start. As a side note just personal preferance take the red out of those tails and put some red led's in it. Love how mine look like that.
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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send me a pic of that.. love to see how it looks.
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man that thing is rough lookin lol but hey runs right
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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lol give me a few months.. it'll look way better.. only had the car for about a month now.
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damn. should have taken a couple cans of engine degreaser and a power washer to that engine.
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you'd be amazed how much some good scrubbing and a couple cans of spray paint can make things looks better
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hahaha ^ true dat I have seen my share of cars. Wow that car burns oil too, I was thinkin when I saw that pic "I sure hope hes smokin a cigarette" lol.
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Originally Posted by 67goatman455
damn. should have taken a couple cans of engine degreaser and a power washer to that engine.
x2...and replace those timing cover seals too!
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Yea this car needs a load of cleaning up.. as everyone has said that engine is massive dirty.. when i get the chance i'll clean it and repost some pics.
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If you can find a product called "Oil Eater" its pretty badass for cleaning an engine.

You can usually find it at cosco if you have one around, or sometimes parts stores have it.
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It would be interesting to see what the lifter valley looks like.
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lil rough but i like! mad potential there
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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thanks.. but unfortunately opti just went out.. damn upper water pump hose leaked some antifreeze onto the opit :/ sad day today..
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Try and use compress air and blow the opti off and see if it helps.

BTW: what year, auto or 6 speed?
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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i let it sit for a few hours and nothing.. its a 93 auto.. damn bastard year..
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Everybody's gotta start with something! Good luck! Make us proud
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thanks.. i'll try my best to earn the LT1 love.. lol
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