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Oct 2, 2002 | 11:17 PM

#21

scorp508

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AW yeah!!!!! So how quick did ya git to the gas station? :D

Didn't go over 45. :) And no it wasn't a 0-45 sprint. :lol: I like the oilpump in this one, already sees 65psi by 1400 RPM when hot.

Oct 2, 2002 | 11:30 PM

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RED84CF

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AW yeah!!!!! So how quick did ya git to the gas station? :D

He got there so fast that our spies couldn't get any pictures. :cry

Great news Scorp, just get the kinks worked out. :reddevil :reddevil :reddevil

Oct 2, 2002 | 11:36 PM

#23

Scoob

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Re: It runs....... (scorp508)

Woo hoo!!!!!

:cheers: :cheers:

:yesnod: :yesnod:

Oct 2, 2002 | 11:41 PM

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BILLY D

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Good Luck with it Scorp. :cheers:

Oct 2, 2002 | 11:47 PM

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baddmann

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Re: It runs....... (scorp508)

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Giddyup!

Oct 2, 2002 | 11:51 PM

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95BLKVette

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Which oil pump brand and model number did you go with Scorp?

I'd like to upgrade mine.....I only see about 45 psi at 1,400 rpm.

Oct 2, 2002 | 11:53 PM

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scorp508

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Which oil pump brand and model number did you go with Scorp?

Melling M-55A: Standard Volume, High Pressure

Oct 3, 2002 | 12:02 AM

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SWEET!!!

Go to Autozone for your alternator. They sell a Lifetime one, then you can fry as many as you want and get a new one free :D

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Oct 3, 2002 | 12:04 AM

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scorp508

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Go to Autozone for your alternator. They sell a Lifetime one, then you can fry as many as you want and get a new one free :D

One step ahead of ya bud. :D Got my pepboys receipt in hand ready to return it and swap! LOL

Oct 3, 2002 | 01:23 AM

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keekster

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Re: It runs....... (scorp508)

:cheers:

Oct 3, 2002 | 02:14 AM

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C4DC

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:cheers:

Oct 3, 2002 | 10:49 AM

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Rob90

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:cheers:

Oct 3, 2002 | 10:54 AM

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Denney

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Re: It runs....... (scorp508)

Congrats Scorp! :cheers: :cheers:

Oct 3, 2002 | 11:02 AM

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Re: It runs....... (scorp508)

:cool: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Oct 3, 2002 | 11:14 AM

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GusBustamanteJr

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Re: It runs....... (Mr. Magoo)

Yeah- Autozone loses money in SFL due to my Alternators going poof!

GOOD JOB SCORP- I bet it felt good to get i her again!!!

You are gonna need a vacation when this is all over! Take a cruise down to sunny FL for Ecklers!

Oct 3, 2002 | 11:57 AM

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Ericthewolf

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Re: It runs....... (GusBustamanteJr)

That god damn jump starting will do it everytime... Good luck to you and welcome back to the corvette (drivers) club.. :D

Oct 3, 2002 | 12:41 PM

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T1Kilr

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Re: It runs....... (GusBustamanteJr)

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You are gonna need a vacation when this is all over! Take a cruise down to sunny FL for Ecklers!

Somehow I think that Summit should be doing either a feature article on Scorps car or sending him to some tropical destination for all his donations to their wallets!! :D :eek:

Cant wait to see the results!!
:cheers:

Oct 3, 2002 | 01:15 PM

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Re: It runs....... (T1Kilr)

:cool: hopefully you'll be able to flog it soon. :reddevil

Oct 3, 2002 | 01:25 PM

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Scott94C4

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Re: It runs....... (Hardcorvette)

Sounds like all minor things compared to what you have done. Wow that is a pretty thorough job for such a short installation time only a few minor things off.

CONGRATS!

Oh and just think of how much easier and quicker it will be to do the second time. :D