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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Hello everyone. I have been lurking this site for a while now, and finally bought myself a fbody. I bought a 2001 Z28, and couldn't be happier. Looking forward to meeting and learning from everyone on this board.

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I will get some better pictures later. That is the only one I have right now and I just got that one from the internet.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Wow... that was fast. Thanks man.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Congrats, Wash the car and post some pics, and let the modding begin.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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great job man, congrats
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Ahhh the potential
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Man I bet the pollen is just as bad there as it is here in AR.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Yea that was a dealership picture from the internet. I just gave her a bath and man is she pretty. My mom is out of town with the digital camera so I couldn't take pics today. I will get some soon. And the modding thing, I can't wait. So much potential!

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Contact Damian , Spartan Performance works on all LSX cars, he has done a great job with my 98 Z28. There are a few others on this board he has built for, check him out.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Nice car man.

I would suggest Atlanta Performance & Fabrication www.atlpf.com for parts installation and fabrication.

Contact WS6FirebirdTA00 for your tune. He can tune circles around others in the area.

Good luck.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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It'll be fast because it's pewter.
Congratulations. I remember when mine was at the dealership. Let me see if I can find a picture.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Congrats on the Pewter Z28.
I still regret that I didn't buy that factory freak 2002 Pewter Z28 I test drove in Arlington TX Chevy Dealership. It was a 6 speed with traction control. Cherped all the gears up to 4th and grunted hard in 5th till I let off at 120...and the traction control was ON!
Enjoy the best bang for your buck!
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ATLSS
Nice car man.

I would suggest Atlanta Performance & Fabrication www.atlpf.com for parts installation and fabrication.

Contact WS6FirebirdTA00 for your tune. He can tune circles around others in the area.

Good luck.
Yea I know that place... It is 0.5 miles from my house lol...
This car is pretty much the fastest thing that I have ever owned. I can't wait to have money to start modding. Thanks for the kind words

Edit for pic:

Here is a crappy cell phone pic all cleaned up



Josh

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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Thats a great lookin car.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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good lookin car brah
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Thanks guys! It is a blast to drive. I want to get some headers but I don't know which ones to go with. It already has a Magnaflow exhaust system on it. So I think headers would be a good thing to buy first?
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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I went with American Racing Headers.... I love 'em.

They are a little less expensive than Kooks, but just as nice.

I would do headers and a tune. And again, you need to contact Mike (WS6FirebirdTA00) for the tune.... he is the best around.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ATLSS
I went with American Racing Headers.... I love 'em.

They are a little less expensive than Kooks, but just as nice.

I would do headers and a tune. And again, you need to contact Mike (WS6FirebirdTA00) for the tune.... he is the best around.
Thanks for the advice man. Yea I was looking at Kooks or ARH but they are just so expensive. I was thinking Pacesetters or something. And I will contact him on the tune when I buy the headers. Thanks man
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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i have pacesetters on my car and the are great! nice car.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by thedarkcarnival
Thanks for the advice man. Yea I was looking at Kooks or ARH but they are just so expensive. I was thinking Pacesetters or something. And I will contact him on the tune when I buy the headers. Thanks man
Yeah, they aren't cheap... but they make great power...

Pacesetter is a great budget header... so you'll be fine with those.
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