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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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... ford 8.8", moser axles with a four link setup.... are you sure this isnt a drag car???

Ultimately, would you let your own mother drive that car in metropolitan traffic... your definition for street car is skewed friend.

Awesome build and when you get the suspension dialed in, find a Z06 and rape it for the christening ceremony
Most stock cars come equipped with a 4 Link. Mine, will just be a different version

Ever seen a pro-street car? That's basically what I'm building, except mine will run it's *** off.

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I know I'm a little late on this post but I figured better late than never. I came across a TII engine rebuild in a magazine quite a while back, the builder was from Langely B.C., Can. He did a TII rebuild that produced a reliable 700hp. I'll search my mags and try to find the article then I'll post his info( address and Phone #).
I have Steve Kan coming to tune the car Nov 29-30. So, I'll be breaking the rear/front plate then. Once that's done, I'll build a motor. I'll then have Kan come back to tune in the Spring with the new motor, and hopefully put down 700whp +.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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that sounds rather controproductive.. why not build a motor now and sell the functioning one you have for profit
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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that sounds rather controproductive.. why not build a motor now and sell the functioning one you have for profit
yes, it's very counterproductive................. but I want to drive the car now, and not wait for a motor build

I do things very backasswards
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Z06? Please, those aren't any fun. Maybe a turbo busa
That's what I'm talking about!

Good looking project!
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Congrats. I can't wait to hear that thing in person.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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VWH, I just perused your thread again, and I must say.......DAMN!!!

Very nice work that you've accomplished so far (I've been away for a long time) and seeing the video of it running just puts a big *** smile on my face. With the location of the new radiator and the like, I just wanna ask because I'm curious, but with it being a pro-street, will the cooling be affected at all?
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer
I have Steve Kan coming to tune the car Nov 29-30. So, I'll be breaking the rear/front plate then. Once that's done, I'll build a motor. I'll then have Kan come back to tune in the Spring with the new motor, and hopefully put down 700whp +.
breaking the rear/front plate? I think you're underestimating the stoutness of the 12a. Isn't Robert from RotaryShack running the stock 12a plates on his drag car? or are those 13b plates?

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Z06? Please, those aren't any fun. Maybe a turbo busa
This car will eat babies.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Pro-street class, very nice. If the stock hood closes that would be pure sex! Something about stock appearing 'built' cars makes me go nuts. I recently cought up with a local Auto-X and Roadcourse instructor that drives a 3rd Gen Rx7 that looked completely stock, even when popping the hood everything looked stock(including all piping and intercooler), the only thing out of the ordinary was his aeromotive regulator that he tried to hide underneath some piping. Even his programmer was tucked away out of site in the glove compartment. Very evil street car with 385hp to the wheels on tap. Good luck with the build and have fun with the 'busas.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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breaking the rear/front plate? I think you're underestimating the stoutness of the 12a. Isn't Robert from RotaryShack running the stock 12a plates on his drag car? or are those 13b plates?



This car will eat babies.
I'm running the S4 TII block, not the 12A
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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I'm running the S4 TII block, not the 12A
completely missed that. I've heard that S4 irons are much weaker than 12a/S6+ irons, is this the reason why you're thinking that you're going to break plates?
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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got everything tacked up, gonna drop it off tommorow to get tigged

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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NICE Eric
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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thanks mang!
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Amazing build Very good work so far !

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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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things are looking good , whats the drip , drip ......
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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things are looking good , whats the drip , drip ......
Ethanol, I had a problem with my manifold leaking. But, A-Spec is now building me a new one
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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old wheels and 205 tires/new wheels and 325 tires














tigged crossmember, tigged rear end and axle tubes




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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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this is what I'll be installing this weekend, trying to get ready to be tuned in november



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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Damn, man, you're really going all out.
I can't remember, but after looking at your new tires, is the back end tubbed?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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not tubbed yet, going to starting cutting in november......... just a minitub though
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Alright............. it aint perdy, but I'm cutting the back end out of my car once it gets tuned so I didn't want to spend alot of time on it since it will get getting pulled back out.

Everything went smooth, the bulkhead in the engine bay was a pain though.

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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Thanks A-Spec for the new turbo manifold. Couldn't be happier with the quality work!























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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Looking great. When do you expect to have it on the road?
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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the car keeps looking better and better as you progress through the build mang, you do amazing work!......HOWEVER i must say your picture taking ablities suck donkey anus
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