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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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I got my ’99 vert back from Finish Line Performance one month ago. HereÂ’s what they did:

* Ported Z06 heads
* Custom ground cam (emissions-legal)
* LS-6 intake manifold
* Custom ATI Procharger setup pushing 7 PSI
* NX nitrous setup w/ bottle warmer, remote opener & purge kit hidden in storage compartment
* 5-point Exotic Muscle convertible rollbar & racing towhook
* 2-gauge pod digital cluster
* 3.73 differential – completely cryogenically treated
* Cryogenically treated front Baer Eradispeed rotors
* A custom VIGILANTE 2600 RPM stall converter with turbo stator was added to my FLP Stage IV tranny
* Cosmetic additions such as carbon fiber and Kewl engine component covers
* LS-1 Edit tuning on the dyno

I might add that FLP picked up the car in Washington, DC and transported it back to Illinois. IÂ’ve been planning on writing up a phenomenal thread but got sidetracked by numerous things. I apologize to the guys at FLP for not saying this sooner but you all were FRICKINÂ’ FANTASTIC! I raise you a toast of mai-tais.

I wanted to post pictures after I got my car back from getting a Pioneer 7500 pop-up in-dash screen DVD player with voice-activated navigation, alarm system with dual-zone radar and GPS tracking and three (yes, 3) separate laser/radar jamming units and two laser/radar detectors along with carbon fiber interior enhancements, FlameBall shifter and custom Vette Essential leather add-ons but unfortunately, in the attempt to avoid a wanton deer, I struck the center cement curb (OUCH!) and busted up two new HRE wheels. The damage isnÂ’t horrific and it could've been a lot worse if I actually struck the deer or hit a tree or lightpost after striking the cement isle and for this, I am counting my blessings. The car will be as good as new in two weeks with a few more add-ons and I will post pictures.

Again, thanks FLP for a phenomenal job. The car was turning 554 RWHP and 453 RWTQ WITHOUT the juice! If anyone has questions about what they did, please email me.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Thats a lot of power you now sit in. Congrats on you new set up. :cheers: :thumbs: :party:
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