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Old May 31, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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Is that the motor that the pulley wouldn't come off of ?
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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hey alteast u dont gotta change the crank that is an ls1 right? rob @ strictly his camaro runs 9s on stock crank!!!
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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hey alteast u dont gotta change the crank that is an ls1 right? rob @ strictly his camaro runs 9s on stock crank!!!
yup, been told its good up to 1000crank hp
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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yup he has over 830rwhp!!!!
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 383lt1impala
yup he has over 830rwhp!!!!
ya i aint gonna have that much. right now my goal is like 525-600rwhp with a shot.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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u plan on p&p stock heads?? or getting after market ones?
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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u plan on p&p stock heads?? or getting after market ones?
prob just P@P a set of stocks, or if theres a chance to find a good set of 243's prob go that route. Dont feel like spending 1000+ on heads.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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prob just P@P a set of stocks, or if theres a chance to find a good set of 243's prob go that route. Dont feel like spending 1000+ on heads.
yah you should save the money and buy a ford fiesta for when u blow it up
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yah you should save the money and buy a ford fiesta for when u blow it up
naw i was figuring racing you for that S class.
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still having issues taking off the balancer, thought i had a small bolt to have it press against. i used a bunch of boomers coins but where im at now ive bent though alot. gonna try 8 coins thick this time

EDIT: Nvm 8 boomers coins wrapped in duct tape did the trick. Now comes disassembly time!!!!
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Originally Posted by WS6_Suicide_Machine
still having issues taking off the balancer, thought i had a small bolt to have it press against. i used a bunch of boomers coins but where im at now ive bent though alot. gonna try 8 coins thick this time

EDIT: Nvm 8 boomers coins wrapped in duct tape did the trick. Now comes disassembly time!!!!
You'll find it's a piece of cake.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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I know, im having a good time labeling everything just like you. I just need boxes.

and its crazy how much ive learned, I know what everything is and does when i pull it off.
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Originally Posted by WS6_Suicide_Machine
I know, im having a good time labeling everything just like you. I just need boxes.

and its crazy how much ive learned, I know what everything is and does when i pull it off.
sounds like fun!!!
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Originally Posted by WS6_Suicide_Machine
I know, im having a good time labeling everything just like you. I just need boxes.

and its crazy how much ive learned, I know what everything is and does when i pull it off.
Yep, hands on is the best way to learn.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Yep, hands on is the best way to learn.
I cant wait till i wake up so i can tear it completely down, and sorry i didn't answer your text, i was with one of my girls
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Originally Posted by WS6_Suicide_Machine
I cant wait till i wake up so i can tear it completely down, and sorry i didn't answer your text, i was with one of my girls
well go to sleep if cuz you'll never wake up if you don't
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no joke, didnt realize how late some of you are on here. I had to take this chick home, so i said lets see whats what on tech
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any ideas on how to take the 4 bolt main caps off?
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Met you at Ryne's bbq. LS1 right? Aren't they 6 bolt mains? Good luck with the build. I'm gonna do the LSx swap to my Z28 if i don't sell it...
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There is a company that makes a main cap puller. They are a bitch to pull off for the first time.
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