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Old May 26, 2017 | 06:18 PM
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Hey all,
I am a long time browser and minimal poster, but I'd like to start getting more involved the community here. I have had my Vette for about 4 months now and love it (98 Targa). So far I have added C6 ZO6 shocks, bypassed the VATS system, overhauled the interior, added a remote start system, added a double din nav, replaced all speakers, dual ram CAI, fixed headlights, and upgraded to drilled and slotted rotors. This week, I'll be rebuilding my top end and adding LTs and an X-pipe. Here are the specs and pics of the parts of my build:
1 7/8 LT 3" x-pipe
Comp Cams beehive valve springs
7.425 push rods
281/283 .571/.573 LSA 112 Comp Cam and lifters
42lb injectors
Holley EFI 102mm TB
Holley 102mm Sniper EFI
Holley tall powdercoated valve covers
New plugs and wires
I'll be doing this all at once and plan to do a Yank 3600 and 3.90 gears in the near future.

Side note: Any recommendations on a decent performance Auto tranny?
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Old May 26, 2017 | 06:22 PM
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New headlights New turn signals
Cleaned up wheels 18/19, D&S rotors, painted calipers.

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looks like the previous owner had a hard time seeing curbs!!

Congrats on the new to you ride.
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Old May 27, 2017 | 06:12 AM
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looks like the previous owner had a hard time seeing curbs!!

Congrats on the new to you ride.
you got that right.
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Old May 27, 2017 | 08:45 AM
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I was going to say change those headlights first, but then read that you just installed them.
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I like the headlights
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Old May 27, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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You have been busy in the last four months - that's a lot of mods in a short time. And it sounds like you're going to have a mod filled weekend with the rest of the installs. Good luck getting it all done.
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Thanks for the words of encouragement, Jack. I tend to get a little overzealous with new projects. Luckily I'm pretty handy with a wrench, so here's hoping all goes smoothly. Any one know of a good mail order tuner that can add my mods?
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ECS or Chuck CoW are the 2 most widely used from the forum I believe.
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Now that you mention it, I do recall seeing proponents for Chuck CoW on another post. I've read good things, but it's a bit of an investment IIRC, I might as well do a dyno time for that price. I'll look into ECS, thanks.
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Are you going from drive by wire to a cable operated throttle body? Asking because of the picture you posted.
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Just a stock photo
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281/283 .571/.573 LSA 112 Comp Cam

Did i read that cam duration spec correctly? Can't be right...
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Originally Posted by Chris Scapp
Now that you mention it, I do recall seeing proponents for Chuck CoW on another post. I've read good things, but it's a bit of an investment IIRC, I might as well do a dyno time for that price. I'll look into ECS, thanks.
Hey Chris.... Here's the issue...... Yes, the tools and tuning are a bit of an "investment",

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281/283 .571/.573 LSA 112 Comp Cam

Did i read that cam duration spec correctly? Can't be right...
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