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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Well, I dropped my baby off at HorsePower Sales this afternoon for Roger and his guys to begin the transformation from mild to wild. I'm nervous and excited at the same time, hoping all will come out well and my baby will be transformed into, as Roger would say "A baby with Teeth!!!". Honestly, I can't wait to feel the difference of a Head and Cam Job, plus gears and TC. I know Roger is taking good care of my Baby, she is in Good Hands!!!

EDIT: I posted the Mods a few posts down in response to EG's questions.

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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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I'd say those mods will put a heck of a smile on your face.
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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What size TC?
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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You're gonna like it!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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Good luck with all the changes. Hope it turns into a beast.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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Specs? Cam size? Gear ratio? Stall speed? What other mods - headers etc.?
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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It won't be a baby anymore.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 07:35 AM
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your making quite a jump...
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Specs? Cam size? Gear ratio? Stall speed? What other mods - headers etc.?
What he Said

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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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Good luck!
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The following Mods are being done at Roger's High Performance Shop:

1. MTI's Stage 2E heads
2. MTI's G1 cam
3. Ported LS6 oil Pump
4. Double Row Timing Chain
5. LS6 Intake Manifold
6. Ported and Polished Throttle body
7. B&M Tranny Cooler
8. High Performance Shift Kit (A4)
9. Yank Ss 3200 TC (Recommended by MTI for their Head/Cam setup)
10. ZO6 3:42's plus heavy duty output shaft
11. Elite Engineering Tunnel Plate
12. New 7.4" hardened Push Rods

Mods already completed:
1. LG LT headers 3" system, no cats
2. B & B PRT's
3. ZO6 sways
4. Bilstein sports
5. Dual Cone air intake system
6. Lowered on stock Bolts only
7. MSD 8.5 super conductor plug wires

I think that's everything, I've had Roger do....if I'm forgetting anything Roger feel free to add it to the list. Thanks!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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I did forget one final thing being done that Roger surprised me with....The car when done will be dyno tuned by Mike Norris...
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stC5weiss
I did forget one final thing being done that Roger surprised me with....The car when done will be dyno tuned by Mike Norris...
Mike made the semi announcement in my thread, South East section. Your gonna love it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...41&forum_id=42
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Congrats on the new mods to be!
You're going to love it!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks, looking forward to the new Mods!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Checked with Roger, all is going well, basically day 1 all parts dropped ... So the transformation marches on tomorrow Day 2...
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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Congrats on the new mods to be!
You're going to love it!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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Roger and crew did work on my car in the past. They are a great family and shop. Tell them Jon Pine says Hi.
Thats a sick setup. I have the G1 cam also, you will love it.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Sounds great, know you're going to enjoy it when they get finished.
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