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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Na, I'm saving now to do another motor for it.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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then lets get on that train!
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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If the schedule I keep hearing about is true then it will be awhile.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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got my new radiator in today..... not bad for $195

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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Exhaust is in the garage.
You need me to anything for you? You said something about some meds from VA that you needed.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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You need me to anything for you? You said something about some meds from VA that you needed.
yeah, you can install the parts!!! duh!!!
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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My pills should be there by tuesday. Might need someone to mail them out, just need to find out what the old lady has planned. Wein, that radiator should do a good job cooling that twin turbo ls7 that is going in the bird. I can't wait to open that box and get rid of the duals.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Sheik... lol.. you not supposed to tell people what my secret is that I am doing..
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sheikss
My pills should be there by tuesday. Might need someone to mail them out, just need to find out what the old lady has planned. Wein, that radiator should do a good job cooling that twin turbo ls7 that is going in the bird. I can't wait to open that box and get rid of the duals.
Well you do not have to worry about installing the mufflex because I installed it last night . Just kidding.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Well I picked up my Sept 12 1973, YT, Pontiac 400 block today.. now to tear it down and get it .30 over and alittle of this and that.... hahahahha
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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hey craig, found where i can get LS7 lifters for 110+ shipping. think im just gonna jump on that.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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hey craig, found where i can get LS7 lifters for 110+ shipping. think im just gonna jump on that.
Cool that will work too.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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dad got my other item in yesterday. he is gonna send me some pics of it soon. cant wait to put that thing to good use! gonna get a compression check done on my LT1 before i make a choice on cams. lloyd gave me a couple options, said depending on what my compression is will determine the best choice. said it may only make 5 to 10hp difference, but if im gonna spend the money, i want them horses!
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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hey guys, you are all slackin on the postings! im bored as hell here, i need some updated info! you all need to stop letting me down! now get to posting! lmao
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by firehawk238
hey guys, you are all slackin on the postings! im bored as hell here, i need some updated info! you all need to stop letting me down! now get to posting! lmao
how is it you are posting more while you are deployed???? j/k dude, i'm near balad, how is it where ever you are? craig, hope that 12 bolt is working out alright.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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TABBED 5.3... the 12 bolt looked good when Craig drove passed me today....
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Just order my:
New 4340 Forged Crank 4.250" Stroke
3" Main for 400 Block
Forged Ross Pistons 4.155 Bore
Ferrea .990 x 2.5" 125 Gram Pin
EAGLE H-Beam 6.800" Rods
Pin Fitted
F.M. Race Rod Bearings, FM/CL Main Bearings
all Balanced
can't wait to see what this all does... lol
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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What heads are you going to use wein?
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Right now I have two different ones to choose from Pontiac 6X-4 (91cc) or 6X-8 (98cc)... in a couple months I will upgrade them to Kauffman aluminum heads 85cc
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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its not too bad. im on FOB Kalsu. has been pretty chill in comparison to last time. not to say it cant get bad, just better than last time. how is it over there?
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