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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004
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Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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 Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:24 pm Post subject: I'VE GOT A CAM! WOOT! |
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TF80/TF72-112, 267/275 at .020, 239/247 at .050, .544/.566 lift with 1.6s on 112LSA SOLID TAPPET! WOOT!
Should have it in two weeks. Will be running some beefy double springs too!
Time to assemble the shortblock.
Check out my rods! Rebuilt with ARP studs, Polished, Honed, rock on.
block is painted and ready for assembly, Line bored, honed, and a balanced assembly for it
Not too far away folks! |
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Schultzy89GTA
M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
Posts: 4417
Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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SWEET!!!
I'm officially scared now  hehe
Congrats Paully she is coming together VERY nicely despite some setbacks. Oh and as a moderator I feel obliged to ask you not to post pictures of your rod.
-Schultzy
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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004
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Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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Why not? They are nice to look at. I have 8 and they are highly polished!
Edit: Oh yeah, and My heads have the bowls ported and chambers cleaned up from casting flashes, and the valves unshrouded. Hehe PHEAR MOO! |
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Dewey316
The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
Posts: 7295
Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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ruh roh, that is no joke of a cam dude.
<---- has his work cut out for him. (i need a 2nd job) |
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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004
Posts: 9191
Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Dewey316 wrote: | ruh roh, that is no joke of a cam dude.
<---- has his work cut out for him. (i need a 2nd job) |
Or a Psuedo Blower  |
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TecherB
Princess B
Joined: 14 Jan 2004
Posts: 390
Location: Some place between gresham and portland
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| looking good paul i would like to hear it when it is all done |
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Gibby85
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Joined: 04 Feb 2004
Posts: 169
Location: Olympia, WA
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 8:02 am Post subject: |
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| Twilightoptics wrote: | | Or a Psuedo Blower |
BUAHAHAHA... 
Looking damn good Paul, I'm stoked for you man! Can't wait till you have that beast together!
I like to see big Mikey Shultzy scared! 
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Dewey316
The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
Posts: 7295
Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 8:55 am Post subject: |
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| Gibby85 wrote: | | I like to see big Mikey Shultzy scared! |
after the last time we were at the track, i seems as though my little 305 is honing in on the 383 powered Red Sled :p |
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Schultzy89GTA
M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
Posts: 4417
Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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ouch
true but ouch
Although John seemed to enjoy thrashing on her a few days before... at least 4 times over 100, once over 125, revving at boxters and racing mustangs.
-Schultzy |
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Dewey316
The Lama
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Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2004 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Schultzy89GTA wrote: | Although John seemed to enjoy thrashing on her a few days before... at least 4 times over 100, once over 125, revving at boxters and racing mustangs.
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yes, yes i did enjoy that.
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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
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Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Update:
Shortblock is assembled. Weather or not my clearances are good, or if I cracked a ring on install... I don't know. But it turns over good, so I guess I'll find out in a few weeks.
Waiting for the cam to arrive, and some $$ to pay the machine shop for my heads. |
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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004
Posts: 9191
Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Driveshaft gets here friday may 7, cam gets here tuesday may 11!
Gaskets and pushrods and she's rollin! |
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Schultzy89GTA
M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
Posts: 4417
Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Dewey316
The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
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Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 3:11 am Post subject: |
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why are you so excited mike? thrilled to see his tail lights again
BTW, congrats paul, if you need any help, let me know we got to get that thing running for cows! |
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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
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Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 9:16 am Post subject: |
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| Definatly need some alignment help. And wouldn't mind a 2nd person during hte breakin! |
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Schultzy89GTA
M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004
Posts: 4417
Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 11:54 am Post subject: |
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| Dewey316 wrote: | | why are you so excited mike? thrilled to see his tail lights again |
Actually I am not very excited about that. I am glad that another crewbie is getting it done!
btw - you are a dork
-Schultzy |
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Twilightoptics
Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004
Posts: 9191
Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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RSFreak
The other "John"
Joined: 23 Jan 2004
Posts: 2946
Location: Renton
1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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I am jealous! Damn, wish I had a motor... 
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