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Old 03-18-2012, 05:38 PM
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Well ended up picking up coldside piping this past weekend and mounted it up to the motor just to see where it stand look like ill be modding it li to center it out but other then that hows it look your guys thoughts


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Old 03-18-2012, 05:45 PM
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lookin sick man. should be fun when done.
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Good damn looks like a ls on steroids . Lol when is that going in. ?
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Old 03-18-2012, 06:57 PM
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Well need to get my intake and radiator to start cutting and mounting up everythig to the car
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Im doing a front mount on my 98 camaro as we speak, my turbo will be where the battery sits!

yours looks nice, what size engine is that? and turbo?
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408 88mm
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i got my hotside and exhaust finished up on mine today. not as pretty as yours but itll work.

that T/A spoiler makes a good shelf. lol
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yes looks really good.. keep us posted..
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Originally Posted by DirtyBird310
Well ended up picking up coldside piping this past weekend and mounted it up to the motor just to see where it stand look like ill be modding it li to center it out but other then that hows it look your guys thoughts


ohmy...scheduled for summer or what? this is CJ big dawg...
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408 88mm
BEAST MODE!!!
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Looking sweet! Can't wait till I start my front mount!
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gt4788? do yourself a favor and do not run those MSD coils i have had nothing but problems with them, especially on a boosted application, use stock OEM's or truck coils.... lol ask josh with the turbo camaro he'll tell you
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gt4788? do yourself a favor and do not run those MSD coils i have had nothing but problems with them, especially on a boosted application, use stock OEM's or truck coils.... lol ask josh with the turbo camaro he'll tell you
haha yeah I had issues when they would get heat soaked. Funny you post in this thread because that is my old cold-side that i sold him haha
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Originally Posted by KILLER-LS1
haha yeah I had issues when they would get heat soaked. Funny you post in this thread because that is my old cold-side that i sold him haha
yeah i heard you sold it to him, that is why i mentioned you.... 9 out of 10 times i tune with msd coils in a boosted application i have issues.... just sell them ,put your stocks back and have money in your pocket
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God job dirty. Can't wait to see you out there man.
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Thanks guys @ ryne thanks for the heads up even before my build i washavig issues had to replace 2 already btw ill be bringing her to you when ever i finish her up to work your magic on her
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Originally Posted by DirtyBird310
Thanks guys @ ryne thanks for the heads up even before my build i washavig issues had to replace 2 already btw ill be bringing her to you when ever i finish her up to work your magic on her
sounds great bro, look forward to tuning the beast
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