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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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GL Vas.. I like the constant change up!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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I like it! I have nearly the same exact build going down.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Nice.... In for the build.. Good luck man!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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I'm curious how well the 102mm TB will work for you. I wanted to go that route too but was doubting the investment coupled with the FAST mani. GL!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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dumb question, but f it.. im asking anyways...
how do you guys register these cars w engine swaps?

Or is that the trick.. do a swap only if you live somewhere that doesnt check... ?
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Live in the midwest,
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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i say this becuase im jealous as sh#t and would love to do this!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Haha thanks guys! I can't wait to go to the chevy dealer ship n get an oil change haha
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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good choice in motor, one of my buddies just did the swap to his kouki 240sx he used the sikky kit also. It swap was def. worth it that car hauls ***. GL with build
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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How much was the motor? How much was the kit from Sikky? How does the total weight of the engine and its accessories compare to the VQ?
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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isn't it lighter?

it sits lower?

it's kick ***!

in for win!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
How much was the motor? How much was the kit from Sikky? How does the total weight of the engine and its accessories compare to the VQ?
kit is 2400 roughly.. but you still need alot more accessories to make the swap. unless you dont care about AC.. lol
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Best of luck Vas! You are going to love it! My three speed LS1 is still more fun to drive than my Vortech VQ or ST VQ were!
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