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Originally Posted by skatinjay27 (Post 389162)

that suck... it looked soo cool.

just get a 5" cowl! hahaha

Tell me about it! I wish I could keep it so badly!

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Originally Posted by killer69 (Post 389174)

SLAM THE HOOD enough times itll fit!!!

that does suck as i was thinking of one for the Nova.

LOL, see the pic below... that's a lot of slammin!!

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Originally Posted by DOOM (Post 389176)

Is it to high along the back cowl area?

See pic.

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Originally Posted by BODYSHOPMARO (Post 389182)

do you think drop mounts for the motor would help

Doubt it, I'm using the speedtech frame and mounts, this thing sits 1/2" off the frame already and is 3" off the ground, frame to ground.

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Originally Posted by WicKeD_SS (Post 389195)

Damn sorry to hear this, I know all to well about buying things then not able to use them and wishing I could. Still a bad ass car!

:thumbsup:

Thanks! It will still be badass, just a different kind of badassary :D

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Originally Posted by Roberts68 (Post 389232)

Are you able to determine what clearance it would require?
Would you be able to use any other hoods available? Higher cowls are not ridiculous when they are there with a purpose... but they are not going to promote driveability/visibility in the twisties ala auto-x
I guess it depends what the next intake can do. Sorry to hear the At-At Walker will probably be leaving the Blue Hour

I'd need about 4" more clearance. I doubt any hoods are readily available.

Here's a photo from the side shot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6...48d7b21c_z.jpg

Eric, I have a friend who will be selling a 4" steel cowl hood. I personally don't like the look of them but it may clear the Holley intake.

Tom

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Originally Posted by Tom Fuehrer (Post 389478)

Eric, I have a friend who will be selling a 4" steel cowl hood. I personally don't like the look of them but it may clear the Holley intake.

Tom

Thanks Tom, but I'll pass on it. :)

Ok, so things have been happening pretty quickly lately as it's all about throwing things on the car.

I felt like Dr. Frankenstein last night as I plugged in the battery to see if the lights were working hehe. For some reason the backup lights weren't coming on, but that may just be until I hook up the dash stuff... not sure yet.

It's ALIVE!!!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6...b4592a96_b.jpg

Then I figured I have enough time to throw in the radiator from AutoRad... MUUAHAHH!! This thing is ginormous! haha.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6...88c96e2a_b.jpg

While I wait for the new LS3 intake to get here, I thought I'd finish the wiring in the dash since the rest of the car wiring is pretty much done.

Trying to integrate the AAW system with the LS wiring harness with the Stack Cluster was a bit of a noodle-scratcher, but it wasn't all that bad all things considered.

The fuel pump comes on nicely for 5 seconds and stops just like it should. Radio works, all the lights work (head lights, turn signals, brakes ..etc..)... the only one I haven't hooked up yet that I'm sort nervous about is the LS wiring harness wire for the "start" signal.... Too nervous!! HAH!

Anyways, I think I'm a bit low on oil pressure, eh?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6...34347166_b.jpg

Sweet! Nice job DR Frankenstien :woot:

tight!!great job mr Harvard:bow:

Hey Max, whats the size of the front rim and back spacing? Thanks

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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 391395)

Sweet! Nice job DR Frankenstien :woot:

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Originally Posted by firebirddady69 (Post 391489)

tight!!great job mr Harvard:bow:

Thanks! :)

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Originally Posted by WicKeD_SS (Post 392496)

Hey Max, whats the size of the front rim and back spacing? Thanks

I think it's 18x9 and 6.5" BS... I'll have to double check to make sure that's right.

UPDATE:

The intake had to go, so off it came. I'm really bummed to see it go, it's such a cool piece and looked wicked. *sigh*

Oh well.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6...3aec4b78_z.jpg

In other news, it looks like Rupp wrote up a small piece for Camaro Performers and Nick printed my build in their magazine. Such a cool thing to see your own build in print. Hope they don't mind I posted this little snap shot I took the other night. Thanks again guys! If you guys don't have a copy, go out and get one!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6...0d846aba_z.jpg

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Originally Posted by MaxHarvard (Post 392590)

I think it's 18x9 and 6.5" BS... I'll have to double check to make sure that's right.

Hmm They look HUGE! haha thought for sure they where 18x10. Are they 275? and Is there lots of room on full lock? I also seen your plug in camaro per Congrats! :thumbsup: