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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 10:33 PM
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Hello all. My name is Ben from Dallas Texas. Just bought 1st vette couple days ago. Been dream car for as long as I can remember. Guy I bought it from built it for the Texas Mile so has couple things done to it. Hehe!!
It's a 99 with 197000 on the body. Has a Built 6.0 LS motor (around 13k Miles)
LS3 Intake Manifold
NT555 G2 on all 4 corners (305/275 drag radials)
3.15 rear gear
Manley rods
Weisco pistons
10.6-1 compression
Guerra Motorsports Custom camshaft (226/232 .629/.629 114LSA)
BTR platinum spring with titanium retainers
Brand new 4l60 transmission
Brand new Yank SS 3400 stall converter
Pipes exhaust
Stainless works headers
In dash navigation
Heads up display
Various new interior dash pieces (HUD surround, center console, 2013 Corvette GrandSport seats)
Z06 suspension
Z06 wheels
Z06 Brakes
Z06 side vents for cooling
Flush mount headlight conversion
LS7 MAF conversion
Cold air intake

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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 06:05 AM
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Ben - very nicely modded C5. Welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy what the site has to offer.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 07:54 AM
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Welcome from down in Waco. Sounds like a nice daily driver. LOL Congrats
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 01:08 PM
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Welcome to the Forum, Ben, and congratulations on your C5!
Sounds like it is nicely prepared!
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