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Oct 12, 2007 | 10:25 PM

WrEcKeD1101

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Melting Slicks

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From: Ft. Worth TX

Before and after...

Well....it's been a long time without my vette and it's great to have it back. This has been a very long process and is still a work in progress. Honestly, I am rather embarrassed of the engine bay. Sure, it has the wow factor, but needs some bling.

Anyways, here are a few before pics:

Here's some of the after (pardon the dirty car

)

And what makes her go:

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Oct 12, 2007 | 10:29 PM

C5naples

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From: Naples Florida

I looked nice before with the black wheels and hood! Looks great now as well

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:33 PM

R Devil

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From: Life is a game/Golf is serious. IA

Wow

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:38 PM

02MillenniumVette

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From: Hurricane Alley

What kind of power are you making with that setup?

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:41 PM

Z06-JIM

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Great looking ride...

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:48 PM

JUS 1 MO

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From: Little River S.C.

Looks like power to me...
How much?

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:52 PM

RTSVET

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And what makes her go:

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Oct 12, 2007 | 10:59 PM

WrEcKeD1101

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Melting Slicks

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From: Ft. Worth TX

Thanks guys. I'm not sure of the final numbers as it started spinning on the dyno ~680RWHP and ~690RWTQ and you sure as hell won't catch me sitting in the trunk to try and help with that.

I am having one of the best check the tune and will have some updated numbers soon (Quality Motorsports by Patrick).

That's on 93 octane and 9psi. It's a LS2 based 403.

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Oct 12, 2007 | 11:07 PM

MJD

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Nicely done!

So have you found a home for the maggie yet?

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:16 PM

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WrEcKeD1101

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Melting Slicks

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From: Ft. Worth TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJD

Nicely done!

So have you found a home for the maggie yet?

LOL.....I told you it's been a long project. I sold that ~2yrs ago.

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:22 PM

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moserbe

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From: Wellsboro Pa

It's looking good, congrats

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:47 PM

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00 Rooster

Melting Slicks

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From: Oilerville Edmonton

St. Jude Donor '08

your car looks amazing and has more than enough go to back it up.

very nice work

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:53 PM

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csexton

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From: Danville Virginia

Looks great

Chuck

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:55 PM

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lil vette

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From: West Palm Beach Florida

What made you change from blower to twin turbo's?
.
What was hp before compared to now?
.
Looks awesome
.

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:59 PM

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WrEcKeD1101

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From: Ft. Worth TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil vette

What made you change from blower to twin turbo's?
.
What was hp before compared to now?
.
Looks awesome
.

I think it was more of a want for the turbos.

Really, I came across what I thought was a good deal which included the hood (it's my favorite hood) and turbo kit as a package. I couldn't pass it up.

HP is up considerably. With the maggie, heads, cam, and exhaust, I was making a touch over 500. Needless to say, 200 rwhp is a gas!