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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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I'm really concerned about the reduced area moment of inertia of the frame. Please keep an eye, ear and feel out for any increased movement or loss of rigidity. I'm probably just being too cautious. I look forward to the results.

Oops, I lied...almost forgot i didn't finish reinforcing the bottom of the frame. j/k.... I just received a loop (full round .250" steel) that i'm going to finish the frame with. The plan is to do a small arc under the frame to complete the circle. I gave it a bunch of thought and think this will be the strongest way to complete the frame. Thanks
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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I listed the spool valves if anyone is interested. Link below

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...t4-valves.html
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Your oxygen sensors need to be in the downpipes.
Unless I am just not seeing something right it looks like they are before the turbos.

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Your oxygen sensors need to be in the downpipes.
Unless I am just not seeing something right it looks like they are before the turbos.

hey blown, i have a total of four O2 sensors. two that were on the manifolds so i kept them in the same spot and two after the turbo on the down pipes.... I also have my wideband on the downpipe. Hopefully it works ok like it is.... because i'm tired... ha ha.... What issue can this cause? I'll change it if i must.... Thanks for the heads-up.
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hey blown, i have a total of four O2 sensors. two that were on the manifolds so i kept them in the same spot and two after the turbo on the down pipes.... I also have my wideband on the downpipe. Hopefully it works ok like it is.... because i'm tired... ha ha.... What issue can this cause? I'll change it if i must.... Thanks for the heads-up.
Stick your front sensors in the two holes behind the turbos in the downpipes and put plugs in the two holes that are there in front of them. Use your program of choice to remove the rear sensors from the program.

You do need to change it.

The sensor should also be before the point where the wastegate goes back into the exhaust but it looks like your just dumping your WG's Kentucky style..
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all jacked up on mountain dew!!!


Tight work hoss. Way to tackle that beeeeotch.
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Originally Posted by BLOWNZO6
Stick your front sensors in the two holes behind the turbos in the downpipes and put plugs in the two holes that are there in front of them. Use your program of choice to remove the rear sensors from the program.

You do need to change it.

The sensor should also be before the point where the wastegate goes back into the exhaust but it looks like your just dumping your WG's Kentucky style..
Great, thanks for the info!! Kentucky style, i like that.... ha ha

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all jacked up on mountain dew!!!


Tight work hoss. Way to tackle that beeeeotch.
Thanks smoove!! correction.... (replace mountain dew with a handfull of beers!!)
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i'll take a few Crowns please
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Very impressive Mr Tracy.I remember when you were a little sprout and I was actually giving you advice.I'll be PMing you this year.Nice work.
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its a sickness I tell ya, a sickness
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoove
i'll take a few Crowns please
You got it...

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Very impressive Mr Tracy.I remember when you were a little sprout and I was actually giving you advice.I'll be PMing you this year.Nice work.
Ha ha... thanks ken

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I agree! I'm sick....
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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I finally received the borla mufflers... they are the six inch round x 15 inch long.... I love the sound now. I just went on my first test drive with the front mount and the first word out of my mouth was UNFREAKINBELIEVABLE!!! OMG!! My car finally scares me! I'll post up a sound clip after i change my drawers......
Some finished pics.... it looks kinda stock...he he

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lookin good, can't wait for videos
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Thanks guys!
Just a quick clip.
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Thanks guys!
Just a quick clip.
That is just crazy sick I love it! Not choopy but very smooth

Thanks,Matt
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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That looks like a nice setup
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oh and just because you said something..


Clean up those welds!!

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Originally Posted by Zosickness
That looks like a nice setup
Thanks Z

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Clean up those welds!!

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