72 malibu with LQ9

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01-13-2018, 05:46 AM

ecoman35

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72 malibu with LQ9

Finally got her together after 2yrs 03 LQ9 out of escalade. stock heads, longtube flowmaster headers,martin smallwood cam,2004R trans with 4:10 gears,2800 edge converter. Still needs a better tune, Did 350hp/395tq torear wheels. Did a little custom work to engine cover.

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01-13-2018, 10:08 AM

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VERY clean ride! Nice install too!

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01-13-2018, 11:30 AM

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Nice Chevelle! love the color

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01-13-2018, 11:57 AM

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Looks good

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01-13-2018, 07:48 PM

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Underhood looks VERY familiar. Feels good when the work pays off! Congrats. Good looking install too.

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01-14-2018, 12:41 AM

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Lookin' good man...

What are the specs on the Martin Smallwood cam???

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01-14-2018, 07:54 AM

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222/226 .586/.569 114+2

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01-14-2018, 08:25 AM

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Super deep 1st gear in the 2004r, 2800 stall converter and 4,10's. That thing must be a tire slayer.

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01-14-2018, 08:48 AM

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That it is. 295/50/15 MT ST and get no traction going to need drag radials.

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01-14-2018, 09:07 AM

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very nice. what does the engine cover say i cant read the first part i see chevelle lsx.

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01-14-2018, 09:40 AM

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vortec H.O. was the cover from the escalade . said Vortec H.O. made exclusively for cadilac sanded off the made for caddy filled smoothed and added lettering.
Think it looks ok. Better than the truck intake.

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