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07-16-2014, 07:50 AM

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I can not stop smiling my Blueprint LS3/427Fi was delivered today and it looks great. It dyno'd at 618hp at 6200 and 574 lbs torq at 4400 rpm. At 2800 rpm it has 500lbs of torq. I also ordered my TKO600 5 spd from American Power train from the flywheel back so I am slowly moving fwd. Andrew at Blueprint was great to work with. I almost have the rear suspension together with fuel cell next. Bill at American Power train was very good as well.

Don't forget to consider LS3 valve covers from a C6 Vette. Makes an excellent finished look to your engine.

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07-16-2014, 06:43 PM

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thanks

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07-16-2014, 09:49 PM

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One side on one side off

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07-17-2014, 06:03 AM

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One side on one side off

Thanks again, what frame is on your C2

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07-17-2014, 08:02 AM

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Not my C2. I just snagged some pics from Google to show the engine covers make a nice finish to the engine. So many people put lots of work in and just have the valve covers with all the wires going everywhere when they make a nice Corvette cover. Nice clean completed look.

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07-17-2014, 05:53 PM

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other option is the fake SB covers

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08-08-2014, 05:43 PM

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Its been a while but the car is in final gel coat and should be in primer next weekend. All the body work is complete. The transmission should be on its way, American Powertrain is behind. I also thought I would share my security signs I have around the property, visitors should get the message.

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08-08-2014, 09:15 PM

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Well it looks like it won't be at Carlisle this year !!! Looks great . --- Ken

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08-09-2014, 07:22 AM

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No next year Ken. Are you going to be there?
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08-09-2014, 06:20 PM

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No next year Ken. Are you going to be there?
Kevin

Yup I'll be there at the Mongoose display with both the D&D and the Mongoose GS's -------------- Ken

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08-09-2014, 07:42 PM

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Looking great, I will be following along. Just ordered a set of 17" Team III LT-III's for my 69 L88 clone.

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08-09-2014, 08:06 PM

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Looking great, I will be following along. Just ordered a set of 17" Team III LT-III's for my 69 L88 clone.

Ken looking fwd to seeing you and I will tell you the real reason this is taking a little longer than planned.

B-16 I' m going with the same wheel but in 18's just for the more options for tires. What do you plan on using for tire sizes and brand?

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08-09-2014, 08:41 PM

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Awesome, I wanted to keep the meat on the tires and not get too carried away. I have a set of 275/40/17 and 315/30/17 Nitto NT05s sitting at the shop doing a little curing. Just did all of my measuring for Scott at Team III and should be good now.

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08-10-2014, 07:33 AM

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I had Team II wheels on my GS replica and I really liked them. I will order them once the car is back together and settled some.

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08-10-2014, 09:11 AM

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I had Team II wheels on my GS replica and I really liked them. I will order them once the car is back together and settled some.

Any pics or the GS replica?

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08-12-2014, 06:03 PM

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Its crazy but I can not find my disc of the pictures for the GS but will keep looking

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08-13-2014, 07:55 PM

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Looking good!

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08-13-2014, 08:39 PM

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Getting there, my transmission came today from American power train but they forgot several parts so I hope to rectify it tomorrow

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08-14-2014, 08:02 PM

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Its crazy but I can not find my disc of the pictures for the GS but will keep looking

Would love to see them.

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Getting there, my transmission came today from American power train but they forgot several parts so I hope to rectify it tomorrow

I am considering a American Powertrain TKO600 for mine, is it a nice kit?

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08-14-2014, 09:06 PM

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Still looking for the GS, now I am getting @&#^%$ that I can not find it

The TKO 600 looks good and the service is first rate just disappointed I have a few things back ordered

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