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Old Apr 21, 2017 | 04:17 PM
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Ls6 is great and had plenty more in it yet Got great deal from Robz and installing /tuning this 388 next couple of months !!! Just pick up and unload pics for starters ;; didn't have time to shop for engine hoist etc and felt rain was coming !!!




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UFFF it is as difficult to install by oneself as much as I presumed ; anyone know for sure if ls7 has different design on passenger side? the mount bracket seems to hit some stuff and will need to be trimmed down.. before cutting at it wanted to know if im seeing it correctly ?

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