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Old 07-28-2007, 09:25 AM
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I thought most kits out there were somewhat expensive so I decided to do something about it. It's a prototype but I'll clean it up in production:







Old 07-28-2007, 09:32 AM
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Gee, you Poles are sure innovative.
Old 07-28-2007, 09:38 AM
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you may want to try -e-bay- sale's will go threw the roof

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Old 07-28-2007, 09:50 AM
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thanks for nothing , i just spent over14k for my APS kit..you could have saved me a ton..
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Is the HO version going use a leaf blower?

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It's all fun and games until I put this bad boy on e-bay and make a ton of money
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Does it come in twins?
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It's all fun and games until I put this bad boy on e-bay and make a ton of money
Wow, you really are cookoo!! cookoo!!
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Where's the interfooler?
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Wow I need one for my Silverado
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Wow I need one for my Silverado
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Here is the first launch on a mild boost setting:

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Originally Posted by Paul_Z06
Here is the first launch on a mild boost setting:



That's a big air filter on the back of that thing
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Originally Posted by vetterlatethannever


That's a big air filter on the back of that thing
Did you notice the cold air intake? It's better than Vararam. Very low to the ground. Can't drive it through puddles, though.
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Originally Posted by Paul_Z06
Did you notice the cold air intake? It's better than Vararam. Very low to the ground. Can't drive it through puddles, though.
'Never seen rain'
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Is this the bussiness venture you sold your car for ?

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Originally Posted by vetterlatethannever


That's a big air filter on the back of that thing
I thought that was the Water to Air Intercooler?
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Hurry up and give us a price! I will be waiting at the door for the UPS driver to bring me one of these bad boys


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