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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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By the way, the color is red but in the pic it looks orange.
No way that's red.

Those are the biggest brakes I ever seen on a car!!!
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Oh what a monster of a thread! Glad I saw this!

All I can say is.... SICK!

Hats off to you guys for taking on this project.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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This thread is full of WIN!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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Awesome! I can't wait to see the end result
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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This all looking pretty incredible, be careful when you stomp on the brakes tho, last thing we need is the earth going off tilt or something.
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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This is epic! I can't wait to see the end results!
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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JC It is getting close to the Texas mile date. Things are looking good just some last minute pieces that need to be ordered for my car. Any update on your beast . At least our cars are hanging out together lol. See you in a month!

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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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JC It is getting close to the Texas mile date. Things are looking good just some last minute pieces that need to be ordered for my car. Any update on your beast . At least our cars are hanging out together lol. See you in a month!
Hey Bernie,

Its getting close. Still waiting on the injectors, custom HE and BOV. I think motor will be running (assuming no issues) in 10 days and then dyno/tune time. I know they have been burning the midnight oil on the software/mapping etc...

Looking forward to meeting ya'll at the T/M. Also flying my son in from Arizona State so he can get a taste of this addiction
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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How do you bleed those calipers...wow!
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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How do you bleed those calipers...wow!
With a dialysis machine, obviously.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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New Pics of ?????

My wife is always quick to point out the insanity of posting pics of an engine part. It really is a terminal illness.





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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Damn... I like to see that thread bumped on the top of the page... Especially when Soulsearcher is the last poster...

I have so much Questions burning my lips,like, for exemple the Intercooling setup you will use,because I don't see what can be done Over the VRP big intercoolers you had previously.

But I will remain quiet until the Project is Finished.

Soulsearcher,I suggest you to Change your username to "SoulFinder" when your project will be finished and running perfectly, because When you'll feel the 150 Mkg of torque in your back, You'll Know you will have find your soul.

Last thing,I swear in front of God One day I'll slap those "SoulSearcher Motorsport" Turbos on that engine :


I really Hope everything will run fine on your project. Thumbs up.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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good choice with tial, it is great quality stuff. I might be a newb for asking, but what does the stock bov look like and where is it? Is there anyone that makes an aftermarket upgrade that doesn't require lots of custom work like you need for a greddy, tial, hks?
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Very nice stuff there, and tell your wife you are educating gearhears!
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Jeezzzusss this thing is going to sound ungodly! The BOV will be sheer terror @ stoplightscan't wait to hear this come to life!
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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MORE **** >>>>>>>>>>

What do u think this pic is about?




The best stuff if u really like your O2.




Custom built to spec, billet ball bearing center snails




Twin ceramic coated pipes




Thats it, until next time.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Wow, moving very nicely I see.

When are you guys expected to hit the Dyno?
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by V12Godspeed
Wow, moving very nicely I see.

When are you guys expected to hit the Dyno?
If the horsepower fairy stays in a good mood, then very soon.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Very nice!

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Damn you!!! I'm soo jealous right now...

Originally Posted by soulsearcher
What do u think this pic is about?




The best stuff if u really like your O2.




Custom built to spec, billet ball bearing center snails




Twin ceramic coated pipes




Thats it, until next time.
Looking great freaky snake style headers What's the snail size again?
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Who makes those brakes??
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Who makes those brakes??
Probably ROTORA http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....ra_12pot_1.jpg
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Wow. No one took a guess what the 1st pic was for. Anyone care to take a stab at it?
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Fuel upgrade time? What spec injectors and is that an upgraded pump or filters in the packaging next to it?
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsearcher
Wow. No one took a guess what the 1st pic was for. Anyone care to take a stab at it?
Smurf nipples
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