Originally Posted by cjfirstgen (Post 711713)

Nice improvement. Much cleaner.

Originally Posted by ScotI (Post 711714)

I get a lot of flack when I mention my dislike for most of the more 'budget friendly' accessory set-ups out & available. That "Tow mirrors on an F-350" is an accurate description IMHO....

The Holley stuff looks clean. Nice updates!

Originally Posted by 214Chevy (Post 711715)

I'm loving the new look. It was nice before, but this is so much more becoming of the engine bay.

Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 711716)

Very nice improvements Curtis. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Panteracer (Post 711724)

Curtis
Love the fact that you are driving and using your car
Tweak things on the way but drive it Like you stole it

Bob

Originally Posted by XLexusTech (Post 711731)

hey Curts that s looks really awesome!

I have those same valve covers. Are you using a catch can with them?
Can you take a pic of the PCV routing?

Originally Posted by Spiffav8 (Post 711734)

It’s a balance and I get it. My problem is that I only see imperfections and want to chase what can’t be caught. Ugh.

Originally Posted by gnx7 (Post 711737)

That is a super nice Camaro! As others have said.... great to see you actually drive it! 10K+ miles a year is what these RestoMod/ProTouring cars should see :). Hoping to be driving mine a lot when it gets done or at least driveable later this year.

Originally Posted by MODO Innovations (Post 711740)

I too suffer from this problem my friend. One of the reasons I don't do paint and body work.

Originally Posted by Spiffav8 (Post 711711)

Dropped an Airplane off at WA Pane field for some heavy maintenance on Monday. Rather than jumping on the first commercial flight home, I grabbed a rental and headed down to Christ Holstrom Concepts. Got a tour of the shop, meet more of the crew and a detailed briefing on all that's been addressed on my car. Adrianne Weld showed up in the 40 along with Basher as did my buddy Tom who lives in the local area. The weather was awesome so we headed out for a bit of fun. Fist stop was Griots Garage and then over to AME for few. It was a fantastic day for a shake down run! There's not a lot of smooth, flat road there, but we managed to find a section that allowed me to hit 115 mph and check the vibration issue (which is gone).

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The new T56 Magnum-F shifts super smooth and I was surprised at the reduced throw. Getting into reverse takes a bit more muscle, but it's not as long of a stretch. Very pleased.

The new accessory drive from Holley made a huge improvement on the over all look under the hood, but it also made other not so great looking items stand out. I decided to make a few more changes to address that and over all it's an improvement. Perfect... no, but it doesn't suck by any means. Yeah.... I'm OCD. :lol:

Here's a BEFORE pic. It's a decent setup, but the more I looked at it, the more it reminded me of Tow Mirrors on an F-350.

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The new Mid Mount Setup and routing of the AC hoses was an improvement, but things seemed cluttered to me.

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I pushed the EASY button and bought valve covers and billet fuel rails from Holley and swapped the brake master for a black one. CHC added the stainless hardware, made up the cross over and cleaned up the wiring a little. Should have gone this route in the first place. That white plug is being swapped out FYI.

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I have been very impressed with the level of customer service from CHC and plan to build another car with them. The quality of work is 100% and everything has been completed ahead of schedule.

The car is being picked up on 4/15 which means it will arrive just in time for LS Fest. After that it'll be photos and :animated_bye_bye_em

Originally Posted by 72Z/28 (Post 711805)

The engine bay looks sick, great improvements👍🏻
I was going through the Holley fuel rail installation manual/instructions, and noticed they recommend to install grounding straps ( one on each fuel rail). Would like to know if they are installed in yours after the upgrade to Holley Fuel rail. If so, would like to know please from where to get those grounding straps.

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Spiffav8 (Post 711746)

Two trips to Scottsdale AZ and Three to SoCal!! With all the restrictions this past year, the car helped me keep busy. Money well spent.

Originally Posted by SSLance (Post 711822)

And you haven't stopped in to see me once... tsk tsk tsk....

Originally Posted by Steve68 (Post 711828)

Much cleaner!!!

Holley stuff looks good, nice and compact!

tow mirrors even hate those on the "Brodiesels" F250 Bro!!!! yes, I hate those trucks too,


Cars looks great!

Originally Posted by Hydratech® (Post 711831)

This build is just off the hook - it just keeps getting tweaked and tuned better and better all the time. Some will build it, just about pad lock the hood shut, then just "show and shine" them. Your build on the other hand is built like a weapon that is getting tweaked and updated all the time, and then actually driven the way it was built to be driven. With your access to air strips, have you thought about putting a helmet and flight suit on and seeing what it will comfortably run up to? Hell, it just about seems that you could take on a F22 Raptor based solely upon its looks. Hmmm, better not though, as that will likely lead to an upcoming supercharger update. The upgrades and changes have been awesome. Will it ever truly be done? Nope, as you and I share the same obsession's, chasing the impossible, and then making everything you can possible. The things you haven't yet been able to make possible? I know they will nag at you, but this thing is already so tastefully done and over the top that I know all future mods will be just a continuing evolution. What a sleek, sexy, and serious machine. Rumor has it your better half is the same way (!) This one you can keep tweaking though LOL. :lol: :underchair:



Hmmm - you better not tell her I said that! :bigun2:

:cheers:

Originally Posted by Spiffav8 (Post 711830)

She should be home just in time for LS Fest West. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Anyone going?

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Originally Posted by gmc427 (Post 711908)

car has come up great, did you stay with 305/30/19 rears?

Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 711929)

Are you planning to build something else if it sells, Curtis?

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis (Post 712094)

...so I guess we have to congratulate you or sumthun Curtis...


:P

Originally Posted by Spiffav8 (Post 712098)

Thanks! The fine folks at Forgeline have been very kind to me. :D

Originally Posted by skatinjay27 (Post 712176)

Wow, I go M.I.A for a “little” bit and this is the gem �� I come back to!!!

Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 712921)

Good luck, Curtis!

Originally Posted by 214Chevy (Post 712936)

Did this beautiful masterpiece sell yet?

Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 712981)

GLWTA.

Such a cool car. can't wait to see the next one.