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Dec 15, 2013 | 09:20 PM

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Awitte58

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Derp. Shoulda looked at the sig.

Dec 15, 2013 | 09:27 PM

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ReBilld

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They had just been put in right before I bought it. I have the paperwork from Jim with the date and mileage.

Dec 15, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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tshrager

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Like we were talking earlier, that's impressive to keep the price down like that. And cheers to getting it done finally! You've really got me thinking about going this route. I could have a 366 done for pipes and chip re burn. I'm sure I should factor in a T500, but the 17 is doing well so far. My only concern is the fact that I don't really want a 366. I want big powa! Lol. That however is going to cost a lot more than 3k. Lol

Dec 15, 2013 | 10:03 PM

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fordpride

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Yes it will. I'm 4k into mine. And all I've bough so far is injectors, studs, pushrods, turbo, orings, forf grey silicone and a extra part that went in the oil pan

Dec 15, 2013 | 10:08 PM

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I still need to do head studs, springs and push rods, but that will wait until I build the engine on the stand. I think this truck is gonna do everything I need it to do with this set up, and it was affordable. I'd like to build something with really big power, but I'd like to build it mainly for the track.

Dec 16, 2013 | 09:20 AM

#966

El Camino Man

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Holy cow, I figured youd be in it for way more than $3000. But I guess you did a ton of stuff yourself and bought some used stuff. I applaud you!

Dec 16, 2013 | 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by El Camino Man

Holy cow, I figured youd be in it for way more than $3000. But I guess you did a ton of stuff yourself and bought some used stuff. I applaud you!

Thanks JP. The only used thing I bought was the IC. Everything else was new stuff. It is actually closer to $2800, but I'm saying $3000 to allow for something I may have missed or didn't have a receipt for.

Dec 16, 2013 | 12:02 PM

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TyBragg

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Tyler!!! Go finish Bills truck for us would ya?? Lol

A little behind...I would have went and helped him, but he only uses me for heavy lifting. He won't let me touch the cool stuff! So the only time he calls me is when he needs a tranny put in, then pulled, then put in again. lol

Looks good Bill. Can't wait to see, hear, and ride in it!

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Dec 16, 2013 | 12:41 PM

#969

richdawg

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Originally Posted by ReBilld

Came in for some lunch and to post a couple pics. The DP is in and all the IC piping is in. Only things left to do in the engine bay are put the fan and shroud back on and put the batteries back in.

Look at all the room around the DP!!!

Congrats on all the work you did on BIG RED it looks real nice, you do good work. I had to go back 10 pages to find the pics, I don't know maybe i missed them before or they were just a little out of focus for my old eyes. I can't wait to hear how it goes when you get it on the road

Dec 16, 2013 | 12:47 PM

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El Camino Man

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My bad Bill lol. I thought your turbo was used... Im still behind on this whole truck lol.

I don't get on as much as I used to sadly... That's my excuse anyways lol

Dec 16, 2013 | 12:47 PM

#971

FI460

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The red on red looks awesome Bill!

Dec 16, 2013 | 01:18 PM

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stainlessstroker95

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Yes very nice job Bill.

Dec 16, 2013 | 04:09 PM

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427 fordman

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You been out cleaning the roads so you can go take a test drive Bill?

Dec 16, 2013 | 05:26 PM

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RÖENTGEEP

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Originally Posted by stainlessstroker95

Yes very nice job Bill.

One more on that.

Dec 17, 2013 | 07:00 AM

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Thanks everybody! I wanna thank Travis for the help, Darin for the pics, Aaron for hooking me up with the IC, and everybody else for all their input and ideas.

Darin, I hope to take it out tomorrow for a ride!