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07-09-2011, 03:08 PM

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LQ9? Is that the LT1 with the distributor in the back?

Looks good man!

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07-09-2011, 06:58 PM

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Matt, what brand is that hood?

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07-09-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SS MPSTR

Never add receipts in this hobby.

You sir are correct! I promise if you counted them you'd cry.

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07-10-2011, 12:09 PM

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Damn that's insane I'm sure your going to be really pleased with it.

That's a pretty dope picture of your son. Thank God it wasn't a black cat like everyone lol

I hope so! I am setting the clock for a 2 week countdown to fire the new motor off.... Will have some Video for you guys...

Thanks He checks out all my car parts when they come in

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Never add receipts in this hobby.

This is words of Wisdom for sure!!!
Better yet never let your wife add up the receipts

Mine wasn't happy

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LQ9? Is that the LT1 with the distributor in the back?

Looks good man!

Close but it also has a plastic intake....lol

Thanks Bud

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Matt, what brand is that hood?

Harwood.... I need to spend some more time lining it up but i have had it on and off so much lately I haven't messed with it...

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You sir are correct! I promise if you counted them you'd cry.

I cry sometimes....lol

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07-25-2011, 10:52 AM

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For Kicks...the transformation...

This is an LT1

This is an LT1 on Drugs

Is this intake air cleaner setup possible for a 96 camaro with the ss hood? I've recently installed an l92 and I'm looking for possible options.

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07-28-2011, 10:15 PM

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Yes I don't see why not... Dose not really sit very high... I cut a hole in the bottom of the radiator support too so it gets air from the bottom from the air dam too...

,,,

UPDATE

Machine shop called today and the block is all done
bored 4.030
Arp Main Studs and align hone
Square Deck just for clean up
Hot tank
Cam Bearings
Magnaflux and polish crank
Full Rotating assembly Balanced...

Now to throw it together and get it in the car!!!

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07-28-2011, 10:27 PM

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UPDATE

You suck at answering messages...
Hurry up and pick up the damn block...
Pick up beer while you're out...
...and food...
Quit stalling and put it together...
Fire it up....
Send video of said start-up...

Then...
Most importantly....
TRACK TIMES!

Now hurry up! Less typing, more wrenching!

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07-29-2011, 12:48 AM

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Damn man, when I first saw this thread I thought cool this car is gonna rip. Now I come back to check on it and your going to turbo it?! BEAST!

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07-29-2011, 09:53 PM

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Damn man, when I first saw this thread I thought cool this car is gonna rip. Now I come back to check on it and your going to turbo it?! BEAST!

Thanks man! I sure hope so!! At this point I am ready to have it running again!

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I know I have been studying my *** off with school...15 days to go...

Block is picked up I will post some pics in a little bit!!!

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07-29-2011, 10:59 PM

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Here are some pics of the block...I am just waiting on the balancer now to call me and I am ready to assemble...

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07-29-2011, 11:03 PM

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Looking good brother!

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07-29-2011, 11:21 PM

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There ya go..where you mounting the Optispark?

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07-30-2011, 01:28 AM

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thats gona be one strong motor. GL with the build

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07-30-2011, 01:36 AM

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There ya go..where you mounting the Optispark?

In his dumpster....lol

Glue the opti cap to the front cover behind the water pump.

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07-30-2011, 03:30 AM

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Lookin good matt keep it up.

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08-02-2011, 05:17 PM

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Put that damn opti in the front seat and run over puddles show it how its done.

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08-02-2011, 07:24 PM

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Put that damn opti in the front seat and run over puddles show it how its done.

Hahaha!

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08-02-2011, 08:37 PM

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Who did you have do your machine work?

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08-02-2011, 09:10 PM

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Thanks

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08-02-2011, 09:15 PM

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Who did you have do your machine work?

Tachyon off of Phillips Highway did all the block work.. Jeff is a pretty good guy

Mike at Automotive Block off of Luna checked the big ends of my rods and mag and polished the crank for me

and Mark Hedricks off of 103rd is awesome but pricey!!

Who do you use?

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Put that damn opti in the front seat and run over puddles show it how its done.

LOL for sure!! Those individual coils don't sweat water at all!

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Lookin good matt keep it up.

Thanks Man!!

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In his dumpster....lol

Glue the opti cap to the front cover behind the water pump.

I may do something clever with it! lol

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thats gona be one strong motor. GL with the build

That is the plan! No corners cut no stone left un turned! Thanks!

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There ya go..where you mounting the Optispark?

Behind the water pump.....DUH!!

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Looking good brother!

Thanks Bud! You need to catch up!

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