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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Leo, you're always up to some interesting stuff. Hope the plan works out


If the saleen is what you want, find a way. I'm sure someone will bite.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Congrats Tom !!!!


I know I'm a little late, but better late than never, right ?


F the Saleen and get a Whipple.



Hope it works out for you Leo. Granted the vortech is no slouch but you can't beat the instant power from a twin screw.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by habu
F the Saleen and get a Whipple. .





Originally Posted by habu
Granted the vortech is no slouch but you can't beat the instant power from a twin screw.
Instant is only good if you can put it to the ground.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Instant is only good if you can put it to the ground.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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+2, I like my upper range power
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by habu
F the Saleen and get a Whipple.



Hope it works out for you Leo. Granted the vortech is no slouch but you can't beat the instant power from a twin screw.
Thanks everyone. I'll keep you all posted on how this turns out.

I like the whipple it's just you can't combine it with Shaker and have it look good. I'll be happy with the Vortech or Saleen it's just the Saleen Supershaker has gives that extra eye candy and will make my shaker functional. For me it's not about twinscrew vs centri.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Yeah I know, just wanted to give you a hard time.



Hey I can put mine to the ground and I think that's 'cause I still have the 3.55s. I can't imagine what yours would be like with the 4.10s
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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the latest...

Motor, trans, and DS is in. Just waiting on the replacement intake manifold to come in, then the rest of the stuff to get bolted on.

Not too much longer!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Motor, trans, and DS is in. Just waiting on the replacement intake manifold to come in, then the rest of the stuff to get bolted on.

Not too much longer!
So I'm guessing if the intake comes in tomorrow at a reasonable time you should have the car back by then?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I read from another forum where some guy did a before/after temp comparison using a laser temp sensor on his intake manifold.

The difference between non-polished and poished yielded a whopping 1 degree in surface temperature difference.





Honestly, I didn't care if he was "right or wrong". I like the polished look I'm putting very good numbers down and I enjoy the high end pull. If we're all talking about regret... I will say if I would have known how much this Vortech system was going to cost me in the long run I would have spent the extra all upfront and gone with a nice Turbo set-up with GT500 pumps. But you can't plan like that, could have had the same or different problems with a much higher initial cost.

I love my system and with some supporting mods like a 1 piece driveshaft, CMDP, gears, GT500 pump will only make life that much better. I love the added traction these Nitto 555 tires provide. And having a 10" rim out back helps too

Originally Posted by TacoBill
Motor, trans, and DS is in. Just waiting on the replacement intake manifold to come in, then the rest of the stuff to get bolted on.

Not too much longer!
Good news

Leo- Don't settle for second best. You wont ever be happy. But keep in mind issues which "could" arise form the supercharger which could cost you more $$$. Just my 2 cents. Saleen Shaker is badass though.

This ones for Luis Lol (random)
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
So I'm guessing if the intake comes in tomorrow at a reasonable time you should have the car back by then?
I would think so.

Even though the blower still needs to go in, all of that stuff is already pre-installed, hoses attached and mostly complete. So I'd imagine that part of the install should go rather quick.

Not to mention Greg is probably pretty tired at looking at my car in his shop looking like furniture.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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good news bill, you have to go through the break-in, again?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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But you can't plan like that, could have had the same or different problems with a much higher initial cost.

... But keep in mind issues which "could" arise form the supercharger which could cost you more $$$. Just my 2 cents.

Truer words were never spoken.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by StangMahn
good news bill, you have to go through the break-in, again?
Sadly yes. New rings were installed, so I have to go through that painful 'no-boost' 500 mile break-in.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by StangMahn
good news bill, you have to go through the break-in, again?
Originally Posted by TacoBill
I would think so.

Even though the blower still needs to go in, all of that stuff is already pre-installed, hoses attached and mostly complete. So I'd imagine that part of the install should go rather quick.

Not to mention Greg is probably pretty tired at looking at my car in his shop looking like furniture.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
Motor, trans, and DS is in. Just waiting on the replacement intake manifold to come in, then the rest of the stuff to get bolted on.

Not too much longer!
Cool, soon you'll be making a new vid for us I hope.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Cool, soon you'll be making a new vid for us I hope.
No more beer christening vids if that's what you mean.

I got big grief last time for wasting that precious liquid gold.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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You gotta admit it would have been better in the stomach.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Man law #31

Though shalt not pour beer on the ground.


It would have been OK if you would have caught the beer in a bowl and then drank, that's OK
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JonCo
This ones for Luis Lol (random)


That smilie has got to be the best one ever

Makes one want to do something evil






Originally Posted by TacoBill
Motor, trans, and DS is in. Just waiting on the replacement intake manifold to come in, then the rest of the stuff to get bolted on.

Not too much longer!


Can't wait until I drive it... Err... I mean Bill drives it

Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
Man law #31

Though shalt not pour beer on the ground.


It would have been OK if you would have caught the beer in a bowl and then drank, that's OK


True words of an alcoholic




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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by habu

F the Saleen and get a Whipple.

Hope it works out for you Leo. Granted the vortech is no slouch but you can't beat the instant power from a twin screw.
Ya TWIN SCREWS rule! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Say's Kenne

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