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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Wheels look sick man. Can't wait to see this exhaust tip you're making.

I'm right behind you... today I ordered PRC 265 heads with Ti intake/SS exhaust and LS7s cam (242/250 .650/.650 114 LSA), head gasket, ARP head bolts/cam bolt, 3/8 pushrods

Trying to decide on headers... SW are the best price but looks like more work to install and needs cooler line extensions.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by erichg1000
Wheels look sick man. Can't wait to see this exhaust tip you're making.

I'm right behind you... today I ordered PRC 265 heads with Ti intake/SS exhaust and LS7s cam (242/250 .650/.650 114 LSA), head gasket, ARP head bolts/cam bolt, 3/8 pushrods

Trying to decide on headers... SW are the best price but looks like more work to install and needs cooler line extensions.
Call Matt A FSP and get some ARH's
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by walhan_qtr
I have a brand new 1 7/8 ARH headers I might sell it if interested... I am thinking about ordering 2" now...
Bump there ya go!!!!
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 5280Racer
Bump there ya go!!!!
Not sure really If I want to sell it but hit me up erichg1000 if interested we might be able to work something out....
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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BTW those wheels look good
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by walhan_qtr
BTW those wheels look good
Thanks Buddy!!!
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 5280Racer
Call Matt A FSP and get some ARH's
Holy crap that guy is awesome! Super nice.

So can I ask why you went with the Pfadts @ 1 3/4 instead of ARH @ 1 7/8?

I like the price on the pfadt headers... heard one guy had bad fitment on them, twice, but that's all i've heard bad about them.

Never heard a peep on the ARHs
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by erichg1000
Holy crap that guy is awesome! Super nice.

So can I ask why you went with the Pfadts @ 1 3/4 instead of ARH @ 1 7/8?

I like the price on the pfadt headers... heard one guy had bad fitment on them, twice, but that's all i've heard bad about them.

Never heard a peep on the ARHs

Well I went with them because i needed them asap which turns out no i didn't! secondly the quality of the welds and their design and locality of Pfadt. They are a great company and I'm glad to run their parts. Plus whoever gives a good military discount will always be high on my list!
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Tip is welded!! now off to powder coating.!!!






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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Penske Racing Coilovers came today!!

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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very nice. i'm jelly. can't wait to take you on the track
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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I was busy this afternoon. I swapped my cray center caps for my oem vette caps.. took so long to do it!!! then I clean and prepped my Katech spoiler and installed it... man it was a great fitting piece and no issues at all. then I put my cool flat black jake decal on and then I got my rear Penske coil overs on!! and my new tunnel plate!













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Looking good! When/where are you going to get that monster tuned? I just got my headers wrapped up and need a tune sometime in the next few weeks.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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I'm still not sure yet. I need options...!!!
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 5280Racer
I'm still not sure yet. I need options...!!!
Go see Bill at Bills Automotive.. Has tuned and owned many fast corvettes.. Along with dozens of other cars.. Has in house dyno, etc..

http://www.auto-mobile-tech.com/2.html

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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Oh he is right by Hanksville Hotrods.... does he do a really good job..?? I like he is only 5 minutes from where I live! can anybody attest to his expertise??
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Hey Michael, I'll tune that beast your building, but I'll need to keep your car for a week
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Really.. ok... let me know when you are available for tuning..
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My tuning abilities consist of drinking beer and ********ting,,lol
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Originally Posted by VetteTrpr
My tuning abilities consist of drinking beer and ********ting,,lol
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