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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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winter's here so time for a tuneup:

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Looks like a major tuneup!!

What do you have planned?
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Looks like a major tuneup!!

What do you have planned?
-Mike
Boring stuff:
Probably rings, main & rod bearings, see what else it needs besides a damper/balancer--mine is split.

Fun stuff:
Cam & lifters, ported plenum, as&m runners, ported intake, ported 113 heads, 1.6 roller tips, 3.45 gears, afpr, exhaust headers.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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I'm waiting for a garage (closing on a house in 2 weeks) so I can start doing the same!

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Here's my winter project..should be in next week,,Next the Interior!!
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Have fun, Paul
I haven't entered winter project mode yet, still playing golf and driving the vette. Got 27 holes in, yesterday.
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Have fun, Paul
I haven't entered winter project mode yet, still playing golf and driving the vette. Got 27 holes in, yesterday.
Dan: You really love rubbing it in don't you?
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man it looks fun!!

good luck all around
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Dan: You really love rubbing it in don't you?
Yes i do
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