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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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That's great to hear Paul! I'm glad your insurance co didn't screw ya.
Now you just have to decide if you want an LS1 or LS2 or LS3 ! LOL.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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is the title going to be branded? (ie salvage/rebuilt)
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by XxWs6MaNxX
Well the insurance company made its decision today! They decided to pay out to put a new motor in the car! 7K, NEW MOTOR WOOOOOOOOOT
So when is the new Tranny and Rear goin in..
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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So when is the new Tranny and Rear goin in..

thanks for the words of encouragement! And if i remember correctly u still have a stock rear! Oh nevermind u have "gears"!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
is the title going to be branded? (ie salvage/rebuilt)

As far as i know nothing is going on the title.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by XxWs6MaNxX
And if i remember correctly u still have a stock rear! Oh nevermind u have "gears"!
Nope..you are incorrect..

I have an Auburn Pro Series Differential with Motive Gears..I still have the Stock Housing and the Axles..

And those "Gears" make a difference..look into it..
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Nope..you are incorrect..

I have an Auburn Pro Series Differential with Motive Gears..I still have the Stock Housing and the Axles..

And those "Gears" make a difference..look into it..
No matter what upgrade you do w/ our 10 bolt it is still a piece. You can't polish a turd.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Yea.. but some are stronger than others.. it is the size that is the killer though.
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Not to be negative about the deal.....but how deep did you get in water man? I'd be worried about alot more electronic stuff failing down the road.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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kinda worried about the water damage also but i have torn the car down a good bit! It Should be OK for the plans for her! I plan to try and track down all the water soaked connections. the car just got water in the floor boards! I hope my findings/fixes will be sufficient.! What do yall think?





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