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Old 01-29-2014, 08:53 AM
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Yes, very cool!!!!

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Old 01-29-2014, 10:01 AM
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Two thumbs up (more if I had them)!

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Old 01-29-2014, 10:15 AM
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Beautiful car, the LSX looks right at home.

Any video or sound clips in the future would be nice
On the dyno:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=yA1PYDURDEE

Idling before the muffler change:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=AED5kCcerGg

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Old 01-29-2014, 12:05 PM
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Is the Vid on the chassis dyno with the Pypes Race Pro muffler?

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Is the Vid on the chassis dyno with the Pypes Race Pro muffler?
No, that is still Flowmaster.

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So do you own Speed Inc ? Or was the car built by Speed Inc?

I have a few camaro buddies who had quite a lot of work done by Speed Inc.

The TA Clone looks stellar ! Great job. Hope to see you around chicagoland this summer at some cruises or shows.

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Old 01-29-2014, 12:45 PM
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absolutely gorgeous car!!! hope you get a discount on tires

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Old 01-29-2014, 04:09 PM
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I see the '73 seats, this looks more 71-72 "ish" though. I do like this car, has "factory flavor" Does your fan shroud cover the whole rear of the radiator?
I tend to use the "bolt on rule" myself, and love what you have done!!
Another Esprit is FINE FORM!! Grats!
EDIT: I have had lots of trouble with the small exhaust bolts on LS heads.. thoughts, solutions??

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Yeah, 73 seats, the car had deluxe, so i had the foam already. I didnt use the plastic deluxe backs, figuring I could easily add those later if I wanted to.

Regarding LS header bolts, we install A LOT of headers, and we always try to use factory bolts. They are longer than most aftermarket, and have thread locker on them. We will use aftermarket on occasion, but normally only when they are as long as factory. Almost never have any "loosening up" issues. If you are having leaking issues, make sure you use GM, or another brand MLS gaskets.

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Post more pics of that car! Been trying to find good pics of blue 70-73s with those honeys. What tire size(s)?
Very nicely done machine. Congrats to all involved.

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Old 01-30-2014, 10:38 AM
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275/40/17 NItto 05's, and 05R's in the back.

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That is an amazing and beautiful build. Congrats~!

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Wow! That car is sweet. Nice job.

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My, that thing sure lines up nice! Gorgeous car!!

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Thanks guys!

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Very sweet! Beautiful blend of old and new!

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Love it!!! Very Cool

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Two more thumbs up from me!!

Very well done car top to bottom!

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As much as I love our Pontiac V8's, this build was done in great taste! Congrats on finishing it! And it looks stunning!

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