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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 05:53 PM
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I have driven this for a while now, and I really like what it does for the balance of the car with the 2002 Z06 clutch and the non-restrictive line. Third and fourth gears in particular are really where they ought to be. I highly recommend this for anyone with an M6 car.

My 3.42 takeoffs are available if anyone wants them for an auto - see the C5 for sale forum.......

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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 06:04 PM
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what a great "transplant" that would be into a fellow DBGM :D

I replied in that thread!
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 06:43 PM
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Transplant to Mean Green it is! Did and done.
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 06:53 PM
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JOY
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 07:00 PM
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What do you mean "non-restrictive line". Is that mod available now for the C5? How is it done?

thanks
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 07:45 PM
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You guys and your 3.73's have me wanting a set!! CUT IT OUT!! :)

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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 09:55 PM
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I know there is probably a set available from that last GP at $1600 :D
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:21 PM
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Looks like somebody will have to reprogram their Powerloader :D
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:26 PM
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:yesnod: ....just gonna start collecting parts till the closet is full....let's see I need headers, rotors, underdrive pulleys, ls6 intake and a converter...then a reprogram all at once :D

wonder what kinda #s I'll hit then....oh and new rims/tires!
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:32 PM
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Hey George! I knew you were going to like them. We need to hook up soon. Maybe Jimmy will finish my car soon.
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:32 PM
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Sounds like a wish list for Santa! :)
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:33 PM
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:yesnod: ....just gonna start collecting parts till the closet is full....let's see I need headers, rotors, underdrive pulleys, ls6 intake and a converter...then a reprogram all at once :D

wonder what kinda #s I'll hit then....oh and new rims/tires!
:smash: :smash: You forgot a cam! :D
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:43 PM
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CAM did someone say CAM, I'll take one!
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:49 PM
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Might as well do heads then also. How much do 3.73's affect top end?

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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:51 PM
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Might as well do heads then also. How much do 3.73's affect top end?
I wanna see where "all bolt on" can get me...then decide on h/c :)
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 12:53 AM
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congrats george!!! now it's track time!
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 08:24 AM
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Who would have them available for this price (1,600.00)? That's about the best I've seen going!
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 08:31 AM
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I beleive the GP was thru CarTech(?sp)

I might be able to dig up the info :)
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 09:26 AM
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http://www.cartek.net

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Old Nov 3, 2001 | 01:41 PM
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Top speed-
The 3.73 might knock ~5 mph or so off the top. Who cares?

Non-restrictive line-
This replaces the stock line between the master and slave that restricts the flow and leads to the sticky pedal. Mike or Troy at More Performance - (704) 393-8241 - make this up from Goodridge braided line and will set you up if you want. It works.
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