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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Default 9yrs... Finally went for a ride..
Only around the block , but it felt great.. Still needs rad fan, and I have to work on the tune.. But 9yrs, what a wait..

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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that thing sounds like a beast! nice ride!
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Cam only Lq9 milled heads, th400
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I like IT!
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sounds nasty, nice work.. custom grind cam?
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Was in military, had a kid, got out. Spent 30k on lawyers fees getting custody of said kid, etc.. That's the condensed version..
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Originally Posted by IllusionalTA
Was in military, had a kid, got out. Spent 30k on lawyers fees getting custody of said kid, etc.. That's the condensed version..
That's what makes it worth it man, sometimes the wait helps make the end result that much better.
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Dear god that sounds AMAZING!!!!!
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Sounds so sick! I can't imagine a 9 year project lol.
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Yea I've had other things to keep me busy for the most part.. All in all I may have 20 hours worth of work total in the car.. Was def worth the wait but shoulda did it long time ago..
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Motor isn't anything crazy, its a stock lq9 w/ arp bolts and studs throughout, stock 317's milled .100... Hyd Roller 250/250 .640/.640 on a 105.5.. 5100Rpm Coan Converter, full manual 400.. Super Vic, w/ dominator TB.. SHould run good for what it is... Here's some photo's of the build.. not in any particular order either.. lol










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When you turned the corner in the video, wow... just wow.
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Holy **** 9 years? I'm going on almost 3 and I want to shoot someone. I can't even imagine nine years. I bet your neighbors are gonna hate you haha. Sounds real good man.
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