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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Figured since I recieved almost all of my parts that I'd give you guys a little sneak preview and let you know whats going on with my ride (not that you all care). Well after spending loads of cash on mods heres what I have ready to install.

Pacesetter non-emissions headers with y-pipe (look in worse condition than they are since there not coated, I'll have more pics up after I take the rust off and coat them), LPE GT2-3 camshaft, ETP 5.3 assembled heads, Comp cams hardened pushrods, LS2 timing chain, Thunder Racing ported LS6 oil pump, Fast 90/90 setup, Autometer trans temp gauge, ZO6 replacement plug wires, NGk TR-55 plugs, Comp cams roller lifters. I also have UMI subframe connectors but there still at home. Hopefully I can find the time to install all of this soon because its driving me crazy just sitting around.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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looks good have fun with the install and remember to keep us updated
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Yeah well since I'm just about as new to part installs as anyone who has done a catback I'm sure it'll be interesting. I'll keep you all posted on it though.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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That's a good amount of work ahead of you. Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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hey...yeah good luck on that.... ha im post whoring everywhere you do lol.... hit me up if you need help on that!
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Thanks post ***** Matt lol.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Wow, you have some serious power coming.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Wow, you have some serious power coming.
I hope so, since it'll have to hold me over while I save for a 12 bolt and built tranny. Then more power.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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looks like you will be having a fun summer though
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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This summer is going to be great

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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Bring her down, ill get ya fixed right up Actually just check out www.ls1howto.com if you need help. it'll walk you through everything more then you want probably
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Yeah thats what I've been told so I have been reading up on the install, I'm sure everyone here could help me out if I run into problems along the way. Hopefully I'll be able to start the install soon and keep you guys updated with pics.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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You are going to have MAJOR problems with those parts. Traction problems !
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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cant wait till i get my cam installed.. got all the nessasary parts just waiting for the guy thats going to be doing it to let me know when..
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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You are going to have MAJOR problems with those parts. Traction problems !
In this case that would be a good problem It might even help to save my 10 bolt.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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heads and cam blew my stock 3.42's to hell!...now i got the 3.73's .... we'll see how long this last's me B4 i gotta get a 12 bolt too!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Well you have a manual so hopefully mine will be able to outlast what yours did otherwise I'll be in trouble since I'm broke now.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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yeah....i can't wait to hear that machine in the spring.... i'm sure you will break the 400 mark with those heads!!!! we will run 'em when you get it together...then we will see if HP has much to do with things!!! :-D !!! lol.... good luck with that kick *** lift you just got too!
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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Yeah there are a bunch of people I'd like to run once its all complete and running right. Hopefully I can have the numbers to back it up as well, not only at the dyno, but the track too. The teardown should start sometime this week when my gaskets and hardware come in and I'll have pics up.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Nice! Now get it installed soon. Spring is right around the corner.
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