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10-27-2006, 08:43 PM

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Dyno Don's New Shop

I know a lot of you have not seen Don's new shop. I was there this afternoon and took a picture of his engine storage section. Here is the picture.

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10-27-2006, 08:47 PM

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A close up view of the motor Don has built for me. Can't wait for him to install it. Look out Vincent.

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10-27-2006, 09:27 PM

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Does the CF make it go faster?

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10-27-2006, 10:06 PM

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According to Don yes. The CF on the runners is supposed to keep the intake charge cooler. As to the valve covers I thought they looked good so that is why we decided to go with them.

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10-28-2006, 02:23 AM

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Allen I thought I asked you not to take pictures of the new engine going in to my SS

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10-28-2006, 09:41 AM

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Wow! I knew this place was big, but that must be a part I haven't seen yet.

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10-28-2006, 11:42 AM

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Sorry Lang. In my excitement I did take pictures of other customers motors. By the way these are unauthorized pictures. Again sorry if I let the cat out of the bag for some of you.

Don, I relocated some of the lumber you were using for shelving. That is why the area looks different.

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10-31-2006, 05:48 PM

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looks mysteriously like an ls1 with a coil reloc.

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10-31-2006, 07:36 PM

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Actually it is a LS7-R. You can't buy them outright as they are for the Corvette racing team. Horsepower is around 590 and the torque is 640. That will flat get it done. Had to rely on Don's connections in the automotive world to get some.

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10-31-2006, 08:10 PM

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Don's new waiting room is frikin unbeleivable also. Hope he takes all day putting in my new LS7 so I can relax here drinking the complementary Kona Coffee and Crumpets.

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10-31-2006, 08:25 PM

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Yes, Tall Bruce did the painting. Looks very nice. Don's executive office is upstairs and to the right. Helped move furniture into the office today.

The move is now close to complete. The hoist was moved and put in place today. Almost done.

Hopefully I can get by tomorrow afternoon and help out some.

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11-06-2006, 06:23 PM

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Car: '90 Trans Am-12.45@110.71

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Well......everything is moved...whew!!!!

Now the fun begins, trying to find everything and re-arrange it so i can get back to work.

A special thanks to everyone that pitched in to help with this monumental task, I will be forever gratefull, as I couldn't have done it without you guys.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,

Dyno Don>>>

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