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Originally Posted by Lefty04LevelII
lol ill take that as a complement
 
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Originally Posted by Big04Ranger
sounds bout like my progress..

sucks dont it!
 
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Zach it seems like you go from one cool project to the next....

soo.... can we assume we'll get to see something like a 302 going in next, or something like that?????
 
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Originally Posted by Strider0O0
Zach it seems like you go from one cool project to the next....

soo.... can we assume we'll get to see something like a 302 going in next, or something like that?????

nope, im not a v8 fan. my v6 does just fine.


maybe a manual trans conversion? man i would love that.
 
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its alright.. iv been playin with Vista all day to pass the time. runnin it on a spare HD until i deside if i like it or not. you got a good start goin, now you just need to find the time to finish. i need to get my parts here then ill have to find the time to install
 
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Originally Posted by Big04Ranger
its alright.. iv been playin with Vista all day to pass the time. runnin it on a spare HD until i deside if i like it or not. you got a good start goin, now you just need to find the time to finish. i need to get my parts here then ill have to find the time to install

yeah man hope the rest of your parts come in this week
 
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why not a fan of a v8? we already get the mileage of a v8 might as well get the power =)
 
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Originally Posted by IR0NS1N
why not a fan of a v8? we already get the mileage of a v8 might as well get the power =)

if i built a V8 for my truck it would prob get 6 MPG and i would need built 1 ton axles
 
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Originally Posted by IR0NS1N
why not a fan of a v8? we already get the mileage of a v8 might as well get the power =)

dont need more power.

plus i want something that will start and run day in and day out. im no mechanic, and engine and tranny work is way beyond me.
 
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yeah working with that D30 for a coil swap isnt helpn ya proly, EB axles give ya a little more room. but you gotta do what ya gotta do to get that baby in and working. progress looks great!

Id say the same thing as you Zack if i had a 4.0. cause thats plenty of power when gear'd right too. But having a 3.0...all you can think of is wanting a 5.0, idk i love that v8 sound too!
 
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Originally Posted by INT3RC3PTOR
yeah working with that D30 for a coil swap isnt helpn ya proly, EB axles give ya a little more room. but you gotta do what ya gotta do to get that baby in and working. progress looks great!

Id say the same thing as you Zack if i had a 4.0. cause thats plenty of power when gear'd right too. But having a 3.0...all you can think of is wanting a 5.0, idk i love that v8 sound too!
A cummins 4BT would be sick though haha.

Nice job zach and Big04 on your trucks. i can't wait to see them finished.
 
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A cummins 4BT would be sick though haha.
now that i would be a little more interested in!
 
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Get To Work!!!!
 
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im not doing anything until Saturday. Ive got other stuff i have to do.
 
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Originally Posted by D.
DUDE! Your ripping apart and re-designing a whole front suspension on your truck.. a v8 swap would be a LOT easier IMO LOL!

BTW: Done yet?

might seem that way to you but how many engines have you pulled out of your truck?

I'm going to try and do some on it tonight. Ran out of wire for the welder so i had to get some today
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
might seem that way to you but how many engines have you pulled out of your truck?

I'm going to try and do some on it tonight. Ran out of wire for the welder so i had to get some today

im with you on that ill take a SAS over engine swap anyday.
 
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level of difficulty is comprable. engine work is more messy though.
D. has done plenty of engine work im sure, i wouldnt worry about that

i wish i had heat.....
 
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level of difficulty is comprable. engine work is more messy though.
D. has done plenty of engine work im sure, i wouldnt worry about that

i wish i had heat.....

i dont think it is that comparable. lol

heat? heck we are in a heat wave right now!! its above freezing here!!!
 
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i want more pix...aka more progress.
 
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looks awsome dude.. great work cant wait to see it done
 
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You ran out of wire as in your dad did more welding? I know you needed more anyways.
 
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LOL I don't think zach did much today. I was going to help him but he said he hit a stopping point
 
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we did some work tonight, didnt think we would but we did.

ive got a design for my back brackets which is a decent amount of work. my dad is going to make them while I'm at school tomorrow i think.


this is what she will look like


 

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Looks good! JUst in time for the snow lol
 


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