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Old 12-10-2011, 11:27 PM
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Project Carmen

Well here are some pics and info on my build:
1992 Camaro RS
2003 5.3 Engine
LS6 Intake
4l60e Trans
Spohn K-frame MODIFIED
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:29 PM
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Re: Project Carmen

Engine install: don't ask me what I was thinking when I did it this way because I wasn't.
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:33 PM
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Intake swap, wiring, and such....
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:37 PM
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And more wiring... And a custom airbrushed fire hydrant I painted in my spare time...
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:40 PM
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Now for some work elsewhere on the vehicle, battery relocation. Don't worry, Ill make it look pretty.
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:43 PM
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Whats this?? A fuel pump murder hole?? Awesome!! Nothing time and money cain't fix...
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:46 PM
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NOS bottle install. And a killer Snap On theme minifridge I airbrushed.
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Old 12-11-2011, 09:06 PM
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I hope you got a plan for that oil pan.......
Old 12-11-2011, 09:17 PM
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Yeah I figured that out the hard way....
Old 12-11-2011, 09:29 PM
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FYI i seen a 4th gen with tub. k member with the batwing oil pan and it worked perfect.
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Re: Project Carmen

cool looking swap, keep up the good work!
Old 12-12-2011, 09:12 PM
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FYI i seen a 4th gen with tub. k member with the batwing oil pan and it worked perfect.
Yeah, my vette has that oil pan, I just went with a regular ls1 pan.
Old 12-12-2011, 09:15 PM
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Running some power wires, half way done! Run the grounds tomorrow hopefully. Don't know when my dist. blocks will come in. Finding really fine dirt EVERYWHERE in under the carpet all because of the fuel pump access whole not being sealed up by whoever...
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Old 02-15-2012, 06:18 PM
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After Christmas, a funeral, food poisoning, and laziness I'm back on the maro.... Built a little mount for the computer and power distribution block.
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Old 02-15-2012, 06:20 PM
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More pics.
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