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  1. GRIMwagon
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    04-27-2012 05:52 PM #176
    Quote Originally Posted by GLIguy85 View Post
    got the 6 month warranty with it. just call them up on monday and have them send me another one and toss it right in

    Still within warranty by just days. It's actually a good thing it threw in the towel when it did.
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    04-27-2012 10:57 PM #177
    Quote Originally Posted by GRIMwagon View Post
    Still within warranty by just days. It's actually a good thing it threw in the towel when it did.
    truth...

    PS. the beast lives! and man does it feel good. This trans has a nice tall 1-3 and it makes quite a bit of difference
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    04-28-2012 08:22 AM #178
    Still o2j?
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    04-28-2012 10:19 AM #179
    yeah, the first one was kind of crunchy to start, then the flywheel issues and side loading the input shaft didn't help its life either.
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    04-28-2012 11:41 AM #180
    How are you getting taller gears if it's still o2j? 2.0 vs 1.8t?
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    04-28-2012 04:46 PM #181
    the final drive and gearing is different depending on how early/or late it is. mine is an early 2.0 trans
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    04-28-2012 04:47 PM #182
    4.24?
    How to build a relatively inexpensive, reliable, powerful VR6
    I am ready, I am
    Somebody help this 740 turbo before I scrap it
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    04-28-2012 04:51 PM #183
    we want pics or video please !, what cam are you running? what is the compression ratio! we need more info on your setup !
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    04-28-2012 05:17 PM #184
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    4.24?
    yup
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    04-28-2012 05:18 PM #185
    Quote Originally Posted by paquette View Post
    we want pics or video please !, what cam are you running? what is the compression ratio! we need more info on your setup !
    as soon as i can borrow a go-pro, you will have your video
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    04-28-2012 05:29 PM #186
    Haha, burnout machine! i can't even deal with my 4k and 195/45/14's anymore. I'm going taller.
    How to build a relatively inexpensive, reliable, powerful VR6
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    Somebody help this 740 turbo before I scrap it
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    04-28-2012 05:50 PM #187
    i want to toss in the race gear set that eurospec sells. 70mph in first sounds very fun to me
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    04-29-2012 10:52 AM #188
    working on a little vid for ya
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    04-29-2012 05:51 PM #189
    living proof !!, more to come from the video i got today!1

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-KKb...&feature=g-upl
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    04-29-2012 05:53 PM #190
    Quote Originally Posted by EvilVento2.oT View Post
    living proof !!, more to come from the video i got today!1

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-KKb...&feature=g-upl
    says private!
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    04-29-2012 05:57 PM #191
    try again
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    04-29-2012 07:03 PM #192
    awesome
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    04-30-2012 10:41 AM #193
    as asked for. this is the first time i have made a movie and it sucks but whatever

    http://youtu.be/cmRqy_b_P_M?hd=1&t=1s
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    04-30-2012 12:15 PM #195
    Totally awesome!


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    04-30-2012 12:46 PM #196
    it sounds so angry.
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    04-30-2012 12:46 PM #197
    Quote Originally Posted by GLIguy85 View Post
    as asked for. this is the first time i have made a movie and it sucks but whatever

    http://youtu.be/cmRqy_b_P_M?hd=1&t=1s
    Love the video. Hope to do individual carbs or itbs on one of my cars one day. and great work.
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    04-30-2012 02:17 PM #198
    Congrats! Sounds great. Love te in-car shot
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    04-30-2012 06:44 PM #199
    merlin , lets got shoot some more !!
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    04-30-2012 08:38 PM #200
    Quote Originally Posted by EvilVento2.oT View Post
    merlin , lets got shoot some more !!
    yes please
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    04-30-2012 10:58 PM #201
    Sounds great! Judging by how much the passenger seat was moving, looks like it pulls like a mother!


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    05-01-2012 09:37 AM #202
    Quote Originally Posted by CantKillDaWabbit View Post

    Buckle up
    safety third! haha but yes she pulls well
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    05-01-2012 09:54 AM #203
    Quote Originally Posted by GLIguy85 View Post
    safety third! haha but yes she pulls well
    are you actually trying to sell it, or are you falling in love with it too much?
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    05-01-2012 10:15 AM #204
    sweet, i love how it suddently start screaming
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    05-01-2012 10:25 AM #205
    Quote Originally Posted by DANVIZ-DUB View Post
    are you actually trying to sell it, or are you falling in love with it too much?
    if someone has the cash and wants it, i will sell it. i love it and its tons of fun but its still just a car haha
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    05-02-2012 09:27 PM #206
    Well today i had a bit of time so i tossed in my TT lightweight adjustable cam gear and advanced the timing a few degrees. I also decided to finally put a few pics up from tonight!

    enjoy.
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    PS. the car has not been washed since last year in july, don't judge haha
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    05-03-2012 10:08 AM #207
    ok so wash it. finish it. then lets see the pics of it done. congrats on a good build
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    05-03-2012 04:29 PM #208
    Quote Originally Posted by GLIguy85
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    Love this picture. Looks like a pro shot!
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    05-03-2012 05:51 PM #209
    glasses, you need them
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    05-03-2012 07:59 PM #210
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