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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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So I've started my project. Here is a preview of some of the work going on.

Full Custom Race Motor Build
8.5:1 CP Pistons w/ Custom Bore
Custom Racing Rods
Machining & Sleeves
Full Bearing Set
Complete Valvetrain

Transmission Build
Billet Converter
Hydro System Service
Super Pump
Solenoid Kit

Interior and Extra
4 Point Roll Bars
Seats
Gullwing Doors
Custom Exhaust
Custom Self Made Tuning
Sound System
and Lighting

I will be doing all this work myself and should take me no more then 2-3 months to complete as i will be doing this project in secret so no one will be seeing anything till I finish. I hope to score over 400+WHP with my own tune going into it.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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ok.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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^^ x2
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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thanks, its a lot of work
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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gullwing doors? im intrigued. watching.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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this is the link for the gullwing door kit

http://www.aerokits.net/cart/index.p...oducts_id=3508
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Why would you put gullwing doors, a sound system, and a lighting system in a race car? I don't think you've thought your cunning plan through.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Hmm I wonder how the gull wing doors would look on the tC.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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sounds like you have no idea waht your doing lol. making an automatic race car with a sound system... cool
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
sounds like you have no idea waht your doing lol. making an automatic race car with a sound system... cool
x2. Also, what kind of "racing" are you talking about? I'm guessing just drag racing, since I see nothing about making the 3,000lb lardmobile you're building up any lighter or doing anything with the suspension... and if that's the case, why are you putting in a roll cage? Planning on eliminating a lot of body roll during those drags, are you?
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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^^ All you guys questions I assume will not be answered since its a SECRET project, so you guys will not know WTH he is really doing

but yeah he even forgot the turbo kit :duh:
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Fail.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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epic...
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Fail.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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hmm
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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not that you've posted all your plans, hope your SECRET BUILD goes well!!!
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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sounds like its gonna be crazy fast with that low compression and no turbo
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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haha that is what i was thinking.

also, sound system, no suspension or other engine mods?

good luck on 400hp
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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i think the most anyone made n/a was pete at just over 200. maybe a couple of others with some headwork but as far as i know nobody has been even CLOSE to 400.

don't worry he'll come in and say he's doing a custom turbo kit.

his mod list is as specific as my new custom 57 chevy build:

engine
body
frame
wheels
interior

sick huh?



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