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  1. NateP

    Vortec Head Gasket/Manifold Options

    Re: Vortec Head Gasket/Manifold Options I'm in Ashby MA. Lower intake was already modified to work with Vortecs but I'm looking for a more complete conversion. Reached out to Race Proven about the ported manifold conversion. Anyone running that with success?
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    Vortec Head Gasket/Manifold Options

    Hey all. Sorry if this has been covered extensively but I've been out of the SyTy loop for a LONG time. Syclone #1174 is getting its new motor installed after years of being in storage. The motor came with Vortec heads and a cobbed together gasket which is being replaced... What are the...
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    WTB: Vortec or Sheetmetal Valve Covers

    After far too long I finally got the bug to finish my Syclone. Looking for a good deal on a set of vortec valve covers or sheetmetal valve covers for vortec heads if someone is moving on to something else. PM or email me at nep@centerlineautomation.com
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    Who Will Be The Fastest AWD Truck in 2006?

    Re: Who Will Be The Fastest AWD Truck in 2006? Damn. Thanks for ruining my weekend! Seriously though, the truck looks sick. Besides strapping a jet engine in the bed I can't think of what you could do next. Nate
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    Who Will Be The Fastest AWD Truck in 2006?

    Re: Who Will Be The Fastest AWD Truck in 2006? Some serious contenders this year. Throwing my vote Ed's way because I would love to see the title come to the east coast... plus Ed will start parting out his build around mid-season (as usual :) ) to go even faster and I want to take advantage...
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    Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

    Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics Since Im bored at work I just spaced out for a bit after re-reading this entire thread. Marty you are a madman! :) I think it just dawned on me the insane amount of time, dedication, $ ect that is going into this beast. Very impressive. Nate
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    Green/Grey in Grandville MI

    Re: Green/Grey in Grandville MI Was there selling robotics to all the injection molders in the good ole GR area :) I believe the Green/Grey came out of a driveway that was across the road from the Holiday Inn Express on 31st St. Maybe 3 houses down from the hotel driveway. Couldn't really...
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    Green/Grey in Grandville MI

    I was pulling out of the HI Express on 31st street and saw a green grey whipping out in the snow. Tried to get your attention by my nondescript GTP rental didnt do it Nate
  9. NateP

    Interior removed; doing some rewiring

    Re: Interior removed; doing some rewiring Wiring frightens me... looking forward to hearing how the project goes though. Nate
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    The ty finally broke my spirit

    Re: The ty finally broke my spirit Put it in your garage until you can fix it. I was in the same boat you are in, but 4 years ago. Dropped a bunch of money on the truck & then fixing it all while working fulltime and going to school. When it broke 4 years ago I decided to stick it in the...
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    New NASTE Website (Thoughts Needed)

    Re: New NASTE Website (Thoughts Needed) I would like to have a section dedicated to build progress, mod pics, that type of thing. ex: Nates Never Ending Project Sy Where people could give me the good/bad of my work, advice, or just bust my balls for not finishing it yet. Sort of the way you...
  12. NateP

    headers? or stockers?

    Re: headers? or stockers? New A2A too... I guess I can use this as an excuse for not finishing my Sy until the end of the summer... jk
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    headers? or stockers?

    Re: headers? or stockers? I will be very interested as long as we arent talking $2k for em. Nate
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    Decals Vs. No Decals

    Re: Decals Vs. No Decals Im leaving just the rear one on. Getting the cladding painted and I like the look without the big "90's" graphics on the side. Nate
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    Trash talking punks in a 90's Interga

    Re: Trash talking punks in a 90's Interga I wouldnt waste the gas on a 90's Integra..unless it was a Type R, or seriously modded.
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    headers? or stockers?

    Re: headers? or stockers? I say go stockers with Swain coating... After considering custom - way too expensive for me considering without them I already have $9k into my new motor combo After looking for ATR's and not finding any used & hearing about basically having to reweld them because of...
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    What does anyone know about " heat extcracting hoods" ?

    Re: What does anyone know about " heat extcracting hoods" ? Anyone ever lined their hood with a heat extracting material such as transfer silicone? We mounted some of this stuff on robot/molding machine where the part/mold face were super hot. The idea behind the stuff is that it gets...
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    Coat or wrap downpipe - any difference?

    Re: Coat or wrap downpipe - any difference? Just the outside.. for now. Im looking into a "smoother" ceramic finish for the inside. The swain material is supposed to be able to flex and expand as the parts heat up, unlike high temp paints that will start to flake after expanding and shrinking...
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    Coat or wrap downpipe - any difference?

    Re: Coat or wrap downpipe - any difference? I just had my stock manifolds swain coated www.swaintech.com They look great, and I got a warranty for the coating which according to some other members here holds up forever. Price was $225 for both manifolds and crossover, and its not paint, but...
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    Interest in Boston Area Meets

    Re: Interest in Boston Area Meets I'd be up for an NED meet on a Saturday in Sept. Im about 1 hour away from NED, and we have a pretty good local car show 100+ cars (old rods to a new NSX) on Friday night as well. If anyone from the NJ/NY/other region wants to come up and needs a place to...
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