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  1. 11-22-2009, 01:11 PM #1
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    Default first time out in over 3 years.

    well. we finally got my car together this past week. took it to the dyno on friday and then drove it back to the shop. this was the first time sitting behind the wheel under its own power in over 3 years. I have to relearn the whole car from front to back. i didn't make quite the power i was looking for due to some ignition issues. car started to break up over 16 psi on the dyno so we just settled for 16 psi for now. still made around 450ish rwhp.

    drove her down to silver dollar with all my guys at zen and did a few passes. with each pass, i got a little better. i ended up running a 12.6 at about 115mph. she had more in her but i had to turn the boost down a little due to the colder weather which caused some boost spiking. im sure i could have got it down a little more, but we ran into some complications with my new 8 pot brake set up.

    overall, im very content with the outcome. looking forward to fixing the small bugs and putting in a race gas tune. its sooooooooooooo nice to know that i have a running car again and that she didn't blow up on the dyno or the track. this is the very first block i have ever put together so for it to hold under all this beating, i feel blessed.
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  2. 11-22-2009, 01:13 PM #2
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    Wow, congrats. FINALLY.
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  3. 11-22-2009, 01:22 PM #3
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    ^^ thanks bro.. yeah, about f'n time lol


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  4. 11-22-2009, 01:23 PM #4
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    good to hear! now time to see! im tired of looking at your sig!
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  5. 11-22-2009, 01:29 PM #5
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    I'm glad to hear that it's finally up and running again.
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  6. 11-22-2009, 01:40 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB View Post
    good to hear! now time to see! im tired of looking at your sig!
    haha.. she's not very visually pleasing right now. she looks like a 4x4. i raised it up a long time ago since it was going on tow trucks, trailers, lifts, etc etc. made no sense to have her slammed. maybe in a few more weeks i'll put her back down, but i want to make sure we iron out all the little bugs first.


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  7. 11-22-2009, 01:41 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Member31410 View Post
    I'm glad to hear that it's finally up and running again.


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  8. 11-22-2009, 03:06 PM #8
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    thats bangin! I love the is series, and love what u did with yours. Congrats on rebuild!
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  9. 11-22-2009, 03:28 PM #9
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    hell yeah dan.....been a long time since i seen that bitch out on the streets. last time was at the 24hr kroger in Gnett where kills forums guys used to get together at. glad to hear she up and running.
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  10. 11-22-2009, 04:06 PM #10
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    ^^ hahahah i remember that. wasn't that the night jaime came out too? and then we ended up having to push my car about 2 miles back to my apartment? lol


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  11. 11-22-2009, 04:41 PM #11
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    Veddy nice! Looking forward to finally going for a ride in the car I've only seen in being built!
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  12. 11-22-2009, 06:30 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by GGPIS3 View Post
    ^^ hahahah i remember that. wasn't that the night jaime came out too? and then we ended up having to push my car about 2 miles back to my apartment? lol
    i know when i seen your car leaving it didnt sound too healthy lol
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  13. 11-22-2009, 06:45 PM #13
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    congrates, i guess this means i am next
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    Haha, nice! It's gotta be nice to finally have your car runnin and making some good powa. Congrats!
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  15. 11-22-2009, 11:53 PM #15
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    congrats damn. I bet u have a grin on ur face every time u get behind the wheel lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UpSideDownDesi View Post
    congrats damn. I bet u have a grin on ur face every time u get behind the wheel lol.
    or he is so worried something is going to happen that he cant enjoy it lol
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  17. 11-23-2009, 06:22 AM #17
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    damn dan congrats man!!! i always loved detialing this car for 8hrs.. per owners request...lol.. good times!
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    Good stuff. What are you shooting for after the kinks are worked out?
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    thanks guys... if it breaks, it breaks. this is the very first block i personally have ever put together and i did it about 2-3 years ago with limited tools and knowledge. we are all surprised it survived the dyno, not to mention the track. lol.

    we'll keep pushing her until she does go bye bye.. .then i'll go bigger and better.


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  20. 11-28-2009, 02:01 PM #20
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    So I'm guessing you build a car right??
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