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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 03:03 AM
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So well the car is still a mess we got alot of the wiring out tonight, and the motor has been out. There was a group of us tonight working on it getting as much done as we can in the wee hours of the night.

The pass. side is done .. well sorta

The driver side has ALOT to go though. The ol LS1 sure has a crap load of wires!!!

The heart of the car, the LME 408ci Solid Roller Motor

The front of the car without a bumper right now, which is all going to be changed

And of course the other big reason why the car hauls ***, the Icon Built NX Direct Port (Intake is getting painted black soon).


I'd like to thank all of the guys who are helping me right now! Without the help none of this would ever happen!

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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 03:22 AM
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Looking good so far Chris, I hope things run smoothly with this project.


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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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Wow! Looks like you go to sleep when I wake up.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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good job....good luck with the project
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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damn, I didn't know you could rent racing engines from Enterprise! Nice
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Powell
The heart of the car, the LME 408ci Solid Roller Motor
There's nothing like tearing a car apart with flip-flops on. Safety first.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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I heard a rumor that this is going to be a full race car now any truth?
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ross87t
There's nothing like tearing a car apart with flip-flops on. Safety first.
It is safety first around the Powells.
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I heard a rumor that this is going to be a full race car now any truth?
It may be registered and have an inspection sticker but for all intended purpouses it has been just a race car. could he have driven it on the street probably so. I just don't think Chris wanted to worry about the street sene with it. I think they are counting on Matt's car for street playing etc.. I am sure Powel will correct me on any of this information if it is incorrect.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Powell
So well the car is still a mess we got alot of the wiring out tonight, and the motor has been out. There was a group of us tonight working on it getting as much done as we can in the wee hours of the night.

The pass. side is done .. well sorta

The driver side has ALOT to go though. The ol LS1 sure has a crap load of wires!!!

The heart of the car, the LME 408ci Solid Roller Motor

The front of the car without a bumper right now, which is all going to be changed

And of course the other big reason why the car hauls ***, the Icon Built NX Direct Port (Intake is getting painted black soon).


I'd like to thank all of the guys who are helping me right now! Without the help none of this would ever happen!

Looks like you might just make it back out for the 2008 racing season!! Just kidding powell, good luck with your new setup, should run the #'s your hopeing for when its all finished.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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No wonder we didnt get a chance to race...did you start to take that motor apart after that day we were supposed to race??
Good luck man..and i hope you are finish when im done with my new motor for my Nissan so we can finally race..
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Duy, build a V8 car and quit messing around with the imports. Bet you could build a killer combo
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sc300
No wonder we didnt get a chance to race...did you start to take that motor apart after that day we were supposed to race??
Good luck man..and i hope you are finish when im done with my new motor for my Nissan so we can finally race..
We start this Sunday night.

And the Silver Z is gay.
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