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My name is Dustin. Im 22 years old and i will be picking up my first Vette this Saturday. It will either be a white 97 targa top 6spd or a 2000-2001 of some sort. The dealership is looking for me a newer one and am expecting a call today around 2pm. The banks dont like the idea of financing an 11yr old car, but if a 2000-2001 cant be found the 97 is mine. Here are a few pictures of the 97.







Im coming from the turbo 4 cylinder world. Always loved Vettes, more for the looks over the performance. Here are a few pictures of my 82mm (GT4294) 95 FWD Eclipse. Its no slouch at 615whp on 27psi. I now run 32psi. Here are a few pics of that.









Manley Rods, Manley 8.5:1 (originally a 7.8:1 motor), ACL Bearings, ARP 2000 Rod Bolts.



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