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Old 04-13-2011 | 01:04 PM
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took some pics before i start to tear it apart.












lemme jus say, HOLY CRAP that hood is heavy!



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Old 04-13-2011 | 01:05 PM
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that thing looks cool!
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Let us know if you need any help with removal/install. I have my tools with me.
Old 04-13-2011 | 03:21 PM
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whats going to be done to it?

nice looking car man, looks like you have a straight body other than that fender and couple of dings on the doors
Old 04-13-2011 | 03:35 PM
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damn, looks like too nice of a car to just rip apart. whats the plan?
Old 04-13-2011 | 03:40 PM
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5.3l 4l60e is goin into it.
Old 04-13-2011 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
Let us know if you need any help with removal/install. I have my tools with me.
It's cool Lee you can come help me. Dropping the K member on the '95 tomorrow.
Old 04-13-2011 | 07:35 PM
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Christian, i may be able to help since I have class at 9am and get out when I am done with my midterm.
Old 04-14-2011 | 01:52 AM
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Christian, i may be able to help since I have class at 9am and get out when I am done with my midterm.
Yeah just hit me up. Going to pick up all the new gaskets tomorrow and fully prep the new motor and drop the k member. You helped Lee do his right? Never dropped the K before so I'm going to be learning as I go. Maybe bring a set of jackstands.
Old 04-14-2011 | 02:03 AM
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why not a lq9 or lq4??

i got both complete short blocks sittin in my room right now!!

ill let either one for real cheap too.. need casho
Old 04-14-2011 | 02:11 AM
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well got the 5.3 super duper cheap and im not building a race car just want a smoother running engine thats easier to work on. plus my buddy bought them for me in part of a trade but he went a different route.

christian start your own damn thread.
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Got jacked Mike.
Old 04-14-2011 | 02:18 PM
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got my overlays today. OMG they look awesome! cant wait to put them on and see how they look.






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Ya man, nice CAMARO, hate the rims though lol!
Old 04-14-2011 | 04:14 PM
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Let me know if youd like to sell any of the tpi stuff. I have a partial TPi 355ci sitting in the garage I need to finish up.
Old 04-14-2011 | 04:32 PM
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Were did u get those gauges??? They look bad ***!!!
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the camaro looks sick i say dont change anything about it externally
Old 04-14-2011 | 04:45 PM
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Clean ride, I saw it at Bob's Big boy. Should have done an 1/8 mile pass for the before and after.
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thanx guys.

gauges are a new from 6LE theyre the first 3rd gen set, but theyll be selling them now.

actually all the tpi stuff is for sale. the trans is sold to my buddy but the motor, harness, ecu and whatever other stuff that goes with it is goin up for sale.

oh the hood is being sold to my buddy cause im goin to be building a custom hood.

heres some info on the motor.

car has 145xxx miles.
91 305 tpi
harness and ecu
Bosch Spark Plug Wires
E3 Spark Plugs
Accel 19LB Injectors
Accel Cap & Rotor
MSD Blaster Coil
AC Delete
TPI's air foil

heres the pics as of today.





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Originally Posted by black_phoenix
the camaro looks sick i say dont change anything about it externally


Its not even his rims i just hate when people put color around the lip part, i cant stand it.


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