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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Hi forum,
Now that winter is here what is anybody or everybodies plan for a winter project if any?
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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#100 is getting a new 383, cam, Brodix heads, headers, chip, torque convertor and transmission. Rearend comes next.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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Planning on installing a set of Hedman headers w/ new dual exhaust, take off valve covers-plenum-intake and do some custom detailing to them, new plugs-wires-rotor & distributor cap, put on a new set of chrome ZR1 wheels w/ new Kumho rubber and hope spring arrives soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 03:06 AM
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I got a new engine for my toy along with an upgraded T trim blower and Greg Carrolls Methanol injection sytem. Once I gather all the parts and the machine shop completes the engine it won't take long for me to drop it in.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 03:20 AM
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installed a 4" inlet pipe system. Also, I am in the process of going up a rib to 7. It's not as good as an 8, but I'm just trying to get over the 100 mph hill in the 1/8th. I was at 97 and change last time.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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F-2 Head Unit, if I can get someone to give me a hand modifying the crank
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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motor recondition... New cam, springs, RR, plugs, opti, E-waterpump, wires, msd

stainless works headers
RT cats
B&B exhaust
rear suspension clean and new bushings
driver seat re-upholstry
new steering wheel
undercarriage cleaning
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Wash, wax and new race rubber are the only things my car will get this year.

I have to do a powerglide and a 4:56 gear set up for my buddy's race nova, 5 or 6 700r4 builds for friends, a torque converter swap for another friends formula firebird. I hope I have time to send my prom out to my tuner for tweaking . Gonna be a busy off season.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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figure out where the heck my brand new new clutch hydraulics are leaking...
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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I'm taking this winter off. The last 3 winters I've had the Vette in pieces, kinda looking forward to just polish and cleaning her up.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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I just wanna get mine started
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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I just want to sell the winter project. No time to race or fix her anymore.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Just getting on the road.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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I should tackle the seats on the 89, starting to bug me...Then again, I'm too cheap to spend any money this time of year...
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Just a good detail inside and out, oil change, and other normal stuff. She's been under the cover alot the last couple of years. I'm looking forward to getting her out and putting some miles on her next season.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Wheel spacers for my 86, new front ruber,New transmission, turn signal repaired, new sound system
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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I'll be pulling the radiator and shroud for a good cleaning, change oil, replace shocks, install Hawk brake pads with Powerslot rotors, replace plugs and wires, slightly lower rear suspension, get 4 wheel alignment, flush tranny fluid, tint windows, recondition glass targa top(clear coat has started peeling off), then clean her up and put a good coat of wax on

I can hardly wait till spring
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Installing my Long Tubes.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:48 AM
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Planning on getting a msd crank trigger, New distributer,new msd digital ignition, A hydroboost brake system so i can stop this beast when autocrossing it, And finally a 250 shot progresive wet direct port nitrous system . And whatever else tom wong say's I need.
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