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Old 14-04-2006, 12:20 PM
 

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Hey guy thought i would put up a couple of pics of my money pit..haha
What do you guys think??I'm in the middle of a motor change at the moment

last motor was a 355 stroker that had 430hp,racematic gearbox,4000rpm stally,ran a 11.4qtr mile...

New motor going to be a 355 stroker vortech blown hoping for around 650hp
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Old 14-04-2006, 12:32 PM
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...thats a real nice colour. This thing will be sweet...
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Old 14-04-2006, 04:54 PM
 

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sweet calais dude. post more pics when shes done.
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Old 14-04-2006, 05:26 PM
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yeah i mean like 430 HP isnt nearly enough lol, looks sweet as
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Old 14-04-2006, 06:13 PM
 

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yeah i mean like 430 HP isnt nearly enough lol, looks sweet as
Thanks guys...mate when the power bug bites,it bites like a bitbull
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Old 15-04-2006, 01:41 PM
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danm thats hot
love 2 tone bue and grey VL calais's

plans sound cool, but why it it so high (needs some springs)
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Old 15-04-2006, 01:44 PM
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plans sound cool, but why it it so high (needs some springs)
Because the front end is rather empty no engine in there mate... yeah it'll sit fuggin high.
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Old 15-04-2006, 08:06 PM
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woops

wasnt thinking
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Old 15-04-2006, 10:34 PM
 

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thanks Guys...If it sat that high with the motor in i thing i would rather drive a bus..Lol
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Old 15-04-2006, 11:51 PM
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OMG VL ULEH love the colour!!!
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Old 16-04-2006, 11:24 AM
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nice vl, lots of potential, puts my dyno numbers to shame lol
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Old 16-04-2006, 11:35 PM
 

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nice vl, lots of potential, puts my dyno numbers to shame lol
Thanks man..Did you end up picking which cam you wanted 2 go with???
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Old 28-06-2006, 10:36 PM
 

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Hey boys just a bit of a update on the engine side of things..Got my self a crankshaft rebuilders crank,Eagle 5.7" Hbeams,je forged pistons,I've had the vr block all clearanced out for the stroker crank and hbeams,o-ringed,1/2" head studs,4 bolt main caps done..I need some more money now so if anyone wants to donate some(lol)I will get some pics up in the next few days.........Got My Wheels Up For Sale Pm Me if Your Interested.
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Old 29-06-2006, 12:04 AM
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Damn man, will be good to see some pics. This must be costing you quite a few pretty penny's... Best of luck to ya
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Old 03-07-2006, 06:48 PM
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very nice, very nice indeed. will be a weapon when finished. can i ask why you're not going 383?
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