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Old 08-15-2017, 11:07 PM
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Had a 02 vert and traded it in on a 15 camaro ss and just traded that for a 08 zo6 victory red. 17k mile NICE CAR. Thanks for having Me !!!!
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Congrats! Is the car stock? Have the cylinder heads been addressed?
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It has headers and no cats. Dont know about the heads.
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You're aware of the valve guide issue, correct?
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Welcome... Lets see some pics. Guys at least give him some foreplay before talking about heads....
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Originally Posted by 0H8Z06
Welcome... Lets see some pics. Guys at least give him some foreplay before talking about heads....
I'm just dropping subtle hints...testing the waters with awareness. Don't want to overwhelm the guy.
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It has ARP bolts installed and what looks to be aftermarket retainers with trunnion upgrade.but don't know for sure
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It runs like a scalded dog.
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Originally Posted by corvettenutz
It runs like a scalded dog.
Great! I also came from Gen 5 SS (13 SS/1LE, 10 SS) but not quite blown away yet. Let me know what I'm doing wrong
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Originally Posted by schecter7
Great! I also came from Gen 5 SS (13 SS/1LE, 10 SS) but not quite blown away yet. Let me know what I'm doing wrong
My camaro had a 3800 converter,lt headers,cold air,dyno tune,3.91 gear , mt drag radials and bmr trailing arms and the Z would freight train it.
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