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    UNDER PRESSURE

    Well guys, I asked a couple of months ago, as to whether or not you guys were burnt out on buildups yet, and everyone seemed as though they were ready for more. I'll start by saying that several yrs ago I had a nice 90 coupe that I loved. My daughter was born in 98 and money began to get really tight when her mother and I split up. I struggled for a couple more yrs trying to finish the car and see it come to completion. The combo then was a 408 stroker with eagle internals, fox lake ported TW heads and a custom cam from Comp, an efi spyder and all the rest of the goodies. The car ran great, but was in need of a tune, sort of uncommon at the time and autologic was about the only guy on the seen. I finally got to the point where it just had to go, and I sold to a guy I used to work with for 10k, which was exactly how much debt I was in. I obviously took a huge loss on the car, but what I did get out of it, was a plan for the future. I've had time to research, plan and do a little wheeling and dealing to find the parts I need to build the car I want this go around. Unlike the first car that was setup for drag racing only, this car is a compromise between power, streetability and creature comforts. Of coarse this is subject to interpretation, what's considered streetable to one guy, is the worst thing on the planet to another. That being said, the things I've been willing to give up are air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. I'll continue to have power windows/locks, a stereo and even that damned old carpet padding thats probably adding 20#'s to the car. Ok, I'll shut up for now, and start off with a couple of pictures of what I'm working with. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I believe in full disclosure.
    Rick

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    This is the car, not much to look at




    Dont let me beat you with this wing on the trunk
    Rick

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    Here's a few of the parts I'm using



    Rick

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    Her's the 8.5:1 383 with eagle internals



    Rick

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    canton pan with -10 turbo drain

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    Acell billet dizzy

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    TFS Box


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    Turbo headers...very very nice kit



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    This is what I'm most excited about



    Can't wait to get this thing running.
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    Cam is installed already, its a custom grind Bennet turbo cam, 240/240 @.575 lift on a 115 lobe sep. Heads are TW highports with titanium intake, SS exhaust valves, titanium retainers and 10 degree locks. I'm hoping to have them back in the next week or 2, and I'll button this thing up.
    Rick

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    hell yeah!

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    Who makes the turbo headers?

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    A guy named Jason out of Trenton. His work is beautiful! You really have to see them up close to appreciate the detail.
    Rick

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul408Notch View Post
    Who makes the turbo headers?

    The same guy who does all my stuff. Nice pics Rick! Glad to you have the ball rolling now.

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    I really enjoy reading other peoples Projects. It kind of like someone own little personal story Keeep the updates coming
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    Very Cool!! Are you planning on painting the car? If so, what color?

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    NICE!!!!

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    Giddyup
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    Your garage is too clean
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    you must now make it stronger,faster, a bionic Fox.
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    Yes I'm painting it Vista Blue. Unfortunately I spent my paint money on the DFI with wideband. So now I'm saving again to get it done.

    This is what the color looks like.
    Rick

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