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05-22-2009, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Galloway, NJ
Posts: 3,964
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Who's got summer profjects for their cars?
Just looking to see what everyone has planned as projects for the summer. I know some are getting out of school soon, and will have plenty of time, and more work hours to purchase parts for their beloved projects, and others just always have free time, but not the facility ( no garage) to house their projects, and now that the weather is getting better, it's time to weild the ratchets and wrencheson their cars. So what's everyone doing?
Me, I just ordered my ARP head studs, clevite bearings for the mains/rods, and also ARP rod bolts. I had the crank inspected, and passed with flying colors, so I'm ready to proceed with the build. I'm just about ready to order my pistons, and also take a stop at 12secondV6's house to pick up some goodies that I'm excited to get. I hate havign to back up my estimated time, but **** happens. I originally shot for late May/Early June, but the motor is still bare, and nothings at my house to get put on, so I now changed my time to mid July/Early August.
My biggest decision is weither or not to go with L32 powered metal rods, or stick with my L36 rods. The L32's are stronger, and stiffer, but the price is about $320, and wasent originally included in my planned budget, so I'm up in the air about them. Other then that, this V6 should boogy, and hopefully can become respected in this community of V8 guys........or maybe im just asking too much there 
Right now my block got punched .030 over, deck was milled .005., and degreased, and the mains were measured because of the use of the ARP studs. Later on I will add some pics and keep you guys up to date on my progress.
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1996 Camaro C/S - 2/3 Corvette Engine
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Uh yeah, after they surprized buttsecks us at Pearl Harbor?
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05-22-2009, 02:15 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,370
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hopefully my collection of parts end up on my car before mid august. hopefully i'm significantly higher in terms of power. hopefully the car looks decent too. hopefully its a little lighter too. yeah lotta hopin....
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05-22-2009, 02:19 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
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Get the car back on the road. Looks like I'll have to take days off to do it.
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05-22-2009, 05:59 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,941
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Run a 12 sec pass, which means fixing the half assed ness of my car.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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05-22-2009, 06:08 PM
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Avatar Abuser
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: 08721-1716
Posts: 5,056
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who doesn't have projects planned? i'd like to complete the bodywork on the '87. that, in itself, is quite the list. then, if money will cooperate, i'd like to get back into school at the vo-tech and fix the noticeable rust on the '69. only the passenger door sill and rear window seal are showing now. i know i can fabricate what's needed out of scrap 18 gauge and get it welded up and primed/sealed. that should do for 12 weeks of class, and it will be well worth the $250 in tuition to be able to use the shrinker/stretcher, welder and paint booth. i might do some testing about to see what else is going to need fixing in the near future, but i have fears about what i might find. the blow-over paint job is starting to reveal the pain underneath, which wasn't a very good job, either, and once beyond that it will be 'true grit' time.
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05-22-2009, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
Posts: 7,108
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I'm just hoping my motor stays together 
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2018 Camaro 2SS Redline package, ESC Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, Might Mouse wild catch can, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts, Drake Muscle Car Wickerbill spoiler
2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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05-22-2009, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: West Milford/Villanova
Posts: 1,044
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Fix floorboards and re-build the front end.
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1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI,- Off the road, awaiting rebuild
2004 GMC Sierra- Current Daily Driver.
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05-22-2009, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
Posts: 6,785
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oil pan gasket, oil pump n goodies. lca's, panhard and chassis mount torque arm with loop. those are on the chopping block next
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05-22-2009, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Elmer
Posts: 225
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I have the body for a 1915 Saxon touring car to paint this summer and get placed back onto the finished frame. Has just surface rust and a few dents. Still has the original leatherette in it with like 2 small tears. Ill get some pics up on tomorrow in its current status.
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05-22-2009, 08:35 PM
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I will beat you with a toaster!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,054
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Finish my center console, wire up the linelocks, change mufflers, and cruise. As for the RamCharger, build a motor and fix some sheet metal.
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05-22-2009, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: effington
Posts: 273
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paint my new hood, fender, and front bumper and install on car. replace windshield, replace tie rods and ball joints, install lts, 373s, new wheels. etc. haha
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96 F250 351
96 z28 borla cat back k&n cold air and a 3 inch cowl
FOR SALEpm for details
03 vw 20th anninversary gti
4 33x10.50 15 procomp xterrains
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05-22-2009, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 3,047
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Originally I planned on just installing my tall billet valvecovers and maybe a new clutch if time and $$ allowed for it. After almost losing a front wheel on Wednesday, I will have to add front rotors, bearings, and pads to the list, along with a new set of lug nuts. Mo' $$!!
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Steve R. in North Jersey
'16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car!
Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...
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05-22-2009, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Point Pleasant
Posts: 1,809
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Tube bed - working on it right now
swap longer springs into front.
switch from 15x10s to 15x8s
boatside the truck
finish my front bumper
move my gas tank between my framerails under the bed.
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94 2wd SBSC Gmt400. 330CI LSX, Fast 102, Trickflow 205s, close ratio nv3500, 4.30/trutrac.
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05-22-2009, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Jim Thorpe PA
Posts: 2,134
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My sumer "profjects" for my camaor are, heads, cam, intake, carpet, a good cleaning, engine bay detail, clean and paint underside, maybe gears and posi.
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05-22-2009, 11:32 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Northwest
Posts: 8,870
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Drive.
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1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
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Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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05-22-2009, 11:37 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,170
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Mostly just drive the Z. But I'm mid project on taillight restoration, and I have a pile of little things to do.
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Originally Posted by TPI Monte SS
Originally I planned on just installing my tall billet valvecovers and maybe a new clutch if time and $$ allowed for it. After almost losing a front wheel on Wednesday, I will have to add front rotors, bearings, and pads to the list, along with a new set of lug nuts. Mo' $$!!
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What the hell did you do??
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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05-23-2009, 12:04 AM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
Posts: 4,620
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get the vert on the road..
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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05-23-2009, 12:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Williamstown
Posts: 91
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get in the 12's by the end of summer
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05-23-2009, 01:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
Posts: 1,099
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Put a smaller cam in the goat
And a different stall.
Maybe what I told Nick today, I'll swap the GN motor into the goat and the GTO motor in the GN.
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Whiplash Intense Performance
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05-23-2009, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Little Egg Harbor NJ
Posts: 1,175
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id like to get my quarters replaced..the car at least primed, and collect some misc interior parts / weather stripping im missing..oh yea and a carpet
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2005 Silverado
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05-23-2009, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
Posts: 9,214
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Pass inspection & everything required to do so
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dumbass.
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05-23-2009, 01:32 PM
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11 Second Club / I <3 LT1s
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Troy, Mi
Posts: 2,642
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sell the truck to fund some work on the camaro.
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Vinnie -
00 SS A4- LQ9/LS3/Stalled/3.42s 1.48/11.10/121 mph<-6spd swap in progress.
13 Silverado Z71- Sold 11/16
99 Z28 M6- -H/C/9in - sold 1/13
99 Silverado Z71- The DD - Sold 7/13
03 CBR 600RR - Sold 8/13
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05-23-2009, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Piscataway
Posts: 189
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MGW shifter, LT's, and maybe a new catback or e-cutout
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"Don't Think, Just Replace Opti"
1996 Firebird Formula M6 Black/Ebony
K&N CAI, Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, MGW Short Shifter, DMH cutout, UMI STB and SFC's, LS1 Front Brakes, Tune by Madtuner
1995 Cherokee Sport 4.0L - Stock...for now
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05-25-2009, 08:28 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
Posts: 22,476
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Get the camaro moved to my house so I can at least get some work done one it.
The Jeep needs to have the front bumper straightened, Hella's installed, and whats left of the rockers cut out and replaced.
- Justin
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1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD
2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
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05-25-2009, 08:38 PM
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BadMod
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
Posts: 8,889
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nothing
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So much stupid, so little time.
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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