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12-29-2006, 08:45 PM
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Long overdue update
I've been kind of quiet lately and haven't updated my project much so I figured now would be a good time since I had the camera today to take pictures.
Before I get into it there's some background. In august I left my job of KFC GM for a job as a welder in a machine shop. The job was great, and the pay was even better. Unfortunately the weekend before thanksgiving I was given the news that I was being laid off, along with quite a few others. I have never been put in a situation like this before and it was difficult for me to deal with. I started to collect unemployment which was only enough to keep the bills paid. Therefore all funding for the RS came to a screeching halt. After weeks of job hunting and about 30+ applications, I finally got hired at a place nearby, but I don't start until the 2nd of Jan. So, I've been spending all my time lately on cosmetic issues with the car, mainly painting/coating parts. Before I was laid off I was able to buy a few new parts that will be going in once the rear-end is done. First I painted the sway bar and track bar gloss red...   Then I did the rear-end in gloss black, I'm really pleased with the result (notice the LCA relocation brackets to keep the elf community happy)  The rear end isn't back in yet because I got gears for a 3-series carrier, which I thought I had, but I was wrong. Gotta get out to summit to exchange them for the proper set. Next up was the brake drums, painted gloss black  After that, I decided to do the rear wheel wells, the fronts I will do later...  Today I finished up the heat shield that's between the gas tank and muffler  My gauge panel just because I wanted to...  My ugly line lock and fuel line/gauge install  A new intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap, because the Holley moved my TBI up 2 inches causing the throttle and tv cables to not reach.  I also installed a Walbro fuel pump so the TBI can efficiently feed this thing, but I didn't take a photo. And finally, I was going to keep this a secret for as long as I could, but I couldn't find a good place to hide it...  75-175hp kit  Well, that about sums it up for now...
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#2
12-29-2006, 09:12 PM
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Re: Long overdue update
Damn, that really sucks that you got laid off before the hollidays. But at least you're keeping your chin up with a sweet project. And now you're going to be a bottle baby.
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Sold 1994 Camaro Z28  Current Car 2003 Monte Carlo SS  Sold 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 500R 
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#3
12-30-2006, 12:15 AM
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Re: Long overdue update
looking good geno, wait till you see mine next fall , 425HP here i come!
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Formerly Blownalcoholboy 1986 Z28, 400ci SBC, Twin borg warner billet S467 turbos, Reid case powerglide, Moser 9". Holley EFI, Boost Leash. 950RWHP on pump gas, 1200rwhp on race gas (22 psi) Best ET 1/4: 8.35 @ 170mph (275 drag radial) Best ET 1/8: 5.44 @ 132mph (275 drag radial) Best 60': 1.31 on the back tires (275 drag radial) AF User Rules/Guidelines http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...uidelines.html
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#5
12-30-2006, 10:39 PM
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Re: Long overdue update
Nice shit man! Sucks about the job situation, but the camaro's lookin good
and good to see the you know what  I've got my own project underway that only one person here knows of... gonna post about it soon
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later. 194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies 179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ ON ITS WAY: MORE R.I.P. Andy 87 Benz 190e - DD 01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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#6
01-01-2007, 05:26 PM
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Re: Long overdue update
Am I that one person or is there someone more special?(yes I mean short bus special). Lookin real good Geno and if you need a few bucks to hold you over, I will give you TS's number
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RIP Hypsi - I just want to express I will never be the same after having lost such a good friend. You meant alot to me and I feel I am a better person for having known you. Til the day we meet again my friend you will always be in my heart. Mods: Weight reduction (I don't wear underwear)
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#7
01-01-2007, 09:29 PM
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Re: Long overdue update
ewww
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Formerly Blownalcoholboy 1986 Z28, 400ci SBC, Twin borg warner billet S467 turbos, Reid case powerglide, Moser 9". Holley EFI, Boost Leash. 950RWHP on pump gas, 1200rwhp on race gas (22 psi) Best ET 1/4: 8.35 @ 170mph (275 drag radial) Best ET 1/8: 5.44 @ 132mph (275 drag radial) Best 60': 1.31 on the back tires (275 drag radial) AF User Rules/Guidelines http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...uidelines.html
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#9
01-05-2007, 01:02 AM
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Re: Long overdue update
Sorry about the misfortune man, hope things get better for u....and get that beast done!!
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 R.I.P. Andy, A great guy and an even better friend. 2000 Z28 A4: Patriot 226 cam, Comp 918's, Comp Ti retainers, HSW 100 shot, Vig 3600 stall, Richmond 3.73's, 2.5in TD's w/ H-pipe & 1-chamber flowmasters, 160* stat, TSP Lid, K&N filter, MSD wires. Buried Needle Racing!!!
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