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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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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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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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I looked nice before with the black wheels and hood! Looks great now as well
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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What kind of power are you making with that setup?
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Great looking ride...
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Looks like power to me...
How much?
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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And what makes her go:
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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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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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Nicely done! So have you found a home for the maggie yet?
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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It's looking good, congrats
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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your car looks amazing and has more than enough go to back it up. very nice work
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Looks great

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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What made you change from blower to twin turbo's?
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What was hp before compared to now?
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Looks awesome
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lil vette
What made you change from blower to twin turbo's?
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What was hp before compared to now?
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Looks awesome
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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!

Thanks again guys!
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Looks great! What kinda hood is that?
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Great looking ride...
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Nice job!
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Very nice!! Was wondering what did you do with the high rise hood?

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