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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:03 PM
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Couldn't agree more. Shane is by far one of the most giving people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Brian continues to show the community why he is #1. The person getting this car is not only getting a car but getting a piece of history almost.

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there droping the motor in now so we should see more pics soon.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:26 PM
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Motor pics
OK Stage 2 going in.























Ok that was just for Artie Paltz.
Next pics of give away engine.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:32 PM
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that would have been sick.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:33 PM
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TFT pics before drop in.
Powder coated parts arrived this evening finished the bolt ons & getting ready to drop in.
Pats convertor hanging with the rebuilt Fred's Turbo performance trans.
Chris from CK donated the parts.
Kip Asplund donated the trans pan. Kip is also sending us up a cold air kit as well! Thanks Kip nice unexpected suprise.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:34 PM
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Powder coated parts arrived this evening finished the bolt ons & getting ready to drop in.
Pats convertor hanging with the rebuilt Fred's Turbo performance trans.
Chris from CK donated the parts.
Kip Asplund donated the trans pan. Kip is also sending us up a cold air kit as well! Thanks Kip nice unexpected suprise.
wow that motor looks killer. car is looking great. everyone has really come toghter on this car.I hope who ever wins this car drives it and keeps it and doesnt part it out or whatever. this car will have alot of history thats for sure.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:39 PM
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Engine pics before drop in
Time to name a few more vendors that stepped up.
The hi temp powder coated headers were donated by Sam Balls.
Where is a Chinese smiley face when you need 1?
This was the set we ported for Sam.
Our new local powder coater stepped up & did this for us & TFT.

Kevin Jones of Kentucky Took care of us on all the brackets & tubes needed to complete the rest of it.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:46 PM
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front view
Classictube stepped up & donated the Stainless steel fuel feed & return lines.
They also donated the stainless Turbo feed line ( They just don't know it yet )

Russ Merrit's wires look great as always.

New A/C compressor by Savanah Air!

75 Mm tb & plenum from HYE TECH Catches your eye everytime.

Casper's cam sensor LED cap , but of course.

Limit engineering
69 Turbo donated by the the wife ( yet another she doesn't know it yet deal)

T/A valve covers donated By Nick the man from A/Z

The breathers by none other then Rick & Kristi from RKHiperformance.
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Time to name a few more vendors that stepped up.
The hi temp powder coated headers were donated by Sam Balls.
Where is a Chinese smiley face when you need 1?
This was the set we ported for Sam.
Our new local powder coater stepped up & did this for us & TFT.

Kevin Jones of Kentucky Took care of us on all the brackets & tubes needed to complete the rest of it.
motor looks sick. what did you guys all do to it internally? i must have missed the post if you already told us.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 07:59 PM
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driver side view.
More pics of vendors donations:

Chuck Leepers Injectors installed by Banning Flowed by Cody Motor sports.

Brett Anderson at AC Parts Wholesale A/c compressor

RJC Biggie Oil filter adapter.
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motor looks sick. what did you guys all do to it internally? i must have missed the post if you already told us.
Post hor go back & read the vendor donation thread
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Old December 11th, 2007, 08:01 PM
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Post hor go back & read the vendor donation thread
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Old December 11th, 2007, 08:05 PM
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ok took a look and this is what i got for internal work.

204/224 cam
Lifters
Double roller timing chain
Roller button
Rocker shaft supports
RJC Head gaskets
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Old December 11th, 2007, 08:06 PM
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Motor going in.
Me & James Had the motor dropped in,trans bolted up,Motor mount bolts in & secured in about 15 minutes.

Then of course after a long few months you can see it is Corona time
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Old December 11th, 2007, 08:10 PM
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ok took a look and this is what i got for internal work.

204/224 cam
Lifters
Double roller timing chain
Roller button
Rocker shaft supports
RJC Head gaskets
Actually Jason got a little behind on the gaskets. I installed Fel pro & torqued them down to 100 lbs.
We checked all bearings & internals.
Heads Banning & I ported. Intake I ported left the EGR tower in place.
ARP bolts through out.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 08:18 PM
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Actually Jason got a little behind on the gaskets. I installed Fel pro & torqued them down to 100 lbs.
We checked all bearings & internals.
Heads Banning & I ported. Intake I ported left the EGR tower in place.
ARP bolts through out.
wow you guys really crank things out. 15 min thats fast.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 08:21 PM
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Competition Components 1 piece air dam
Also Metco donated a drive shaft loop.

Spohn Performances sway bar & end links came in today as well.
Thanks Steve I really appreciateyou getting that to us so quickly.
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Old December 11th, 2007, 09:22 PM
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Front sway bar pic
Sorry forgot to post it. Shown with Kirban Braces & a full weight bumper I would hate to get rear ended by this car!
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Old December 11th, 2007, 09:34 PM
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