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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by patchz28
Did you just re-enlist or something?
No saved some and the wife make's more money then me
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Originally Posted by 01black
and or an F1R...def start with a decent size stroker and beefy drivetrain...402 or bigger...whats is gonna be built with, LQ9...LS2 LS3...?
going with a LS2
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Originally Posted by krazy4
CMS has put out some sick 402s. That is what I would do if I had money
Yeah I have seen the post on here. That is why I went to those guy's because I don't really want to send the car across country to do the work. I don't mind driving 6 to 7 hours to take it too them. Least I will be able to go done there here and there to check how it's coming along
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Originally Posted by 2c5s
Good choice, I'm sure it will put a smile on your face when it's done. They are doing a mild 427 for my GTO as we speak.
You are going straight N/A????? Also what block did you go with?????Yeah I know it will LOL
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Originally Posted by 1FASTBIRD
You are going straight N/A????? Also what block did you go with?????Yeah I know it will LOL

NA for the most part. I have a ZEX 125hp kit laying around that I may throw on it, LS7 block and a L92 top end for me.
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Originally Posted by 2c5s
NA for the most part. I have a ZEX 125hp kit laying around that I may throw on it, LS7 block and a L92 top end for me.
Man that car is going to be a beast bro How much power you think you will get N/A???
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FASTBIRD
No saved some and the wife make's more money then me
Sweet. I need to find one of those
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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just ask ryne for the motor out of the shop gto
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Hey I am in the bay area to i'll help you spend the money man. Get a 408 with blower, 12 bolt, and suspension, built tranny, etc.
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Originally Posted by 1FASTBIRD
Man that car is going to be a beast bro How much power you think you will get N/A???

I have a mega mild cam, I'm guessing around 500 rwhp.
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