# Builds

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## [Corey Maurers LS1 S2k build (Updated 6/25)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/corey-maurers-ls1-s2k-build-updated-6-25/268513)

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**Author:** [@Corey\_Maurer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Corey_Maurer)\
**Replies:** 102\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/corey-maurers-ls1-s2k-build-updated-6-25/268513 "2016-09-27T15:46:16Z")

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So, as some of you know I hated this forum for a long time… it sucked. Friend of mine told me things have changed and to hop on and share my project again. Chances are you have seen the car on a FB or IG page here or t…

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## [My sponsored 78 shovelhead build thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-sponsored-78-shovelhead-build-thread/227907)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 942\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-sponsored-78-shovelhead-build-thread/227907 "2020-07-09T20:43:41Z")

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So I won a motorcycle build contest that gives me tons of free parts and services. It’s called The Greasy Dozen. \[http://newsletter.oldbikebarn.com/images/admin/Greasy\_Dozen/Greasy-Dozen-header-2012-A.jpg\] So I went o…

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## [86 Mustang Twin Turbo Build Running vid added!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-mustang-twin-turbo-build-running-vid-added/215506)

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**Author:** [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\
**Replies:** 77\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-mustang-twin-turbo-build-running-vid-added/215506 "2015-02-19T21:17:26Z")

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Although this project is almost complete, I figure it’s never too late to add some cool content to the site. This post will be a mess, but I will try to clean it up and update it as I go. Feel free to ask any questions. …

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## [My Build Thread LS1/FD Its Fast!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409)

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**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\
**Replies:** 2482\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409 "2011-09-08T06:46:50Z")

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For condensed cliffs and pics visit the following thread!!! http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?165217-My-LS1-Powered-FD-Pictures-Condensed I built a LS1/FD and it is rad. No I did not swap my red one I bought anoth…

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## [BIG REDS wanna be Nick Cage Build thread.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-wanna-be-nick-cage-build-thread/250178)

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**Author:** [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Replies:** 2243\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-wanna-be-nick-cage-build-thread/250178 "2014-02-16T06:45:51Z")

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well on Wednesday I said goodbye to the cobra, It was a Great car and I had a ton of fun with it. However I had a gentleman approach me and made me an offer for the car I couldn’t refuse. I decided it was time for some n…

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## [JUICEDZ4 build thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/juicedz4-build-thread/72491)

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**Author:** [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\
**Replies:** 551\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/juicedz4-build-thread/72491 "2020-10-06T13:23:59Z")

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ITS ALIVE. Just idiling, sorta. I took a quick vid (ok sound only) and put it on my site. Hopefully Ill get back to it tomorrow, and maybee get it driving this week! Amazing what fixing like every fn prob under the sun…

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## [Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 4271\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2021-06-09T03:26:45Z")

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\[http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4704539261\_f885b58cea.jpg\] \[http://kylecuviello.com/ctnewman/NFGBMW.gif\] I’ll just keep updating this with pics. At the moment i still don’t have the car, but i am going to need it…

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## [CTNEWMAN ENGINEERING NSX "build"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ctnewman-engineering-nsx-build/1414348)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ctnewman-engineering-nsx-build/1414348 "2026-01-17T01:44:56Z")

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OK, I haven’t written any of this down or documented any of it so may as well do it here. For the past few years I’ve been uninvolved in cars and heavily involved in motorcycles. Since building and selling my RB26 powe…

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## [Home Addition](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/home-addition/1414322)

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**Author:** [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/home-addition/1414322 "2024-02-07T16:13:37Z")

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So this “build” started back in October. Doing most of the work myself, had a friend do the foundation and hired a roofer because of time constraints.

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## [Do we have any E36 BMW guys?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-we-have-any-e36-bmw-guys/1414304)

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**Author:** [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-we-have-any-e36-bmw-guys/1414304 "2023-10-31T11:24:36Z")

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So I’m finally getting around to doing something special with my 1997 M3 sedan. Built Engine: Thinking VAC turbo cams, M5X JE forges pistons 9:1, forged rods and fresh bearings. Should I keep the Vanos? Thoughts on that…

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## [VW Cabriolet Project for the wifey](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206)

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**Author:** [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\
**Replies:** 864\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206 "2023-10-18T18:07:58Z")

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Picked this up in Feb for $650 for a project car for the wife. Finally brought it home yesterday to gut the disgusting fn carpet and interior and get the clutch swapped out. I managed to get almost all of the interior o…

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## [2001.5 Audi S4 Ko4 Build](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-audi-s4-ko4-build/1414248)

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**Author:** [@INS4NE1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/INS4NE1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-audi-s4-ko4-build/1414248 "2023-04-27T20:16:34Z")

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My Names Chris, From Albany, Ny. I’m New to this Group! Glad to be here I have a 2001.5 Audi S4 2.7T, Ko4’s, ECS 2.0T coil packs, cold Air, 3” cat-back to stock looking Mufflers/tips! Here is my car as of right now! …

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## [Deck rebuild](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/deck-rebuild/1414210)

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**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/deck-rebuild/1414210 "2022-11-25T03:46:08Z")

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Tore up our severely worn out deck this fall and re-did it with Trex composite. Shopped around and Lowes with a pro account and bidding the job through their bid room came out the best deal on the supplies. Kept the foot…

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## [Poly’d My Garage Floor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poly-d-my-garage-floor/1414206)

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**Author:** [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poly-d-my-garage-floor/1414206 "2022-11-16T00:28:00Z")

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House “Build” Decided to coat my garage floor in the spring and finally got around to it last month. I’ve wanted to do my floor for a while, I knew it was only a matter of time before the salt started to tear up the ga…

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## [Upstairs remodel](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upstairs-remodel/1414178)

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**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upstairs-remodel/1414178 "2022-06-17T15:30:08Z")

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Was going through some pictures on FB memories and realized I never made a build thread for this major remodel. Biggest project I’ve ever taken on. Basically gutted the entire living floor of our raised ranch. Kitchen, d…

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## [Another build...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-build/274189)

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**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Replies:** 112\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-build/274189 "2020-12-03T03:21:58Z")

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Since the Camaro is going to be a couple year project ever since we decided to cut it all up. I purchased this and then remembered that carburetors suck… I decided to switch it over to Holley Dominator EFI it should s…

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## [Big Reds other red car MK2 content](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-other-red-car-mk2-content/236976)

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**Author:** [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Replies:** 958\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-other-red-car-mk2-content/236976 "2020-11-28T02:18:41Z")

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im bored at work, ill just post this for now :nod and yes it has my ugly ass honey comb wheels. :lol discuss \[http://hotimg5.fotki.com/a/24\_97/4\_218/miscpictures185.jpg\]

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## [C4 Corvette LS Swap Project](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c4-corvette-ls-swap-project/273705)

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**Author:** [@Transporter7220](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Transporter7220)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c4-corvette-ls-swap-project/273705 "2020-08-28T11:03:02Z")

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I picked up a 1984 Corvette from Steve at Turner’s over a year ago now. Body and frame are spotless, but the interior needs some elbow grease, and there is a rod that is tired of being stuck in the dark and wants out. Pe…

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## [2011 grand sport](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2011-grand-sport/1413976)

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**Author:** [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2011-grand-sport/1413976 "2020-03-03T05:22:26Z")

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Snagged this gem off a buddy, all I really need to add is a boost and fp gauge. 427lsx, f1-x blowed, She is pretty clean and quick. :slight\_smile:

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## [Dad and I decide to purchase and restore a 1974 Challenger...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dad-and-i-decide-to-purchase-and-restore-a-1974-challenger/210837)

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**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\
**Replies:** 145\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dad-and-i-decide-to-purchase-and-restore-a-1974-challenger/210837 "2019-08-05T15:57:10Z")

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So my Dad has had the itch for around 3 yrs to buy a musclecar to mess around with, and this year finally got serious about it. We looked at a bunch but this one hit home with him, so we went saturday and made the purcha…

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## [LS1 Volvo Amazon #ls122](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ls1-volvo-amazon-ls122/1413785)

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**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ls1-volvo-amazon-ls122/1413785 "2019-02-05T05:24:19Z")

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Some of you know about my LS swapped Volvo, if not, well, here it is. This time around I’m going to actually document the build, not sure if it will be too pic intensive but I’ll try. I’m going to make/post youtube video…

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## ['72 F-series project](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441)

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**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\
**Replies:** 299\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441 "2018-10-26T14:56:43Z")

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So many of you know how long I’ve had this build planned, and that I finally bought a truck about a month ago. Bought this 1972 Ford F-250 camper special. 2wd truck with big block 390 and a c6 auto. Realistically, I bou…

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## [97' Viper mods](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-viper-mods/274696)

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**Author:** [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-viper-mods/274696 "2018-09-10T12:27:07Z")

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I am doing a little re-fresh on the ol’ girl (1997 GTS). Comp cam to greg good spec 232/240 @.05" ish, greg good gen 3 heads, custom intake manifold. I’m doing new slow bleed lifters, Cloyes 3 bolt timing chain, ARP he…

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## [New (used) daily I picked up..... its a bit overkill for my needs.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-used-daily-i-picked-up-its-a-bit-overkill-for-my-needs/860404)

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**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-used-daily-i-picked-up-its-a-bit-overkill-for-my-needs/860404 "2018-09-05T12:49:00Z")

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So its a 2009 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 4x4 Crew Cab Long Bed LTZ… with 268k Overall probably a dumb purchase since I don’t tow anything, but basically I was looking for a 4x4 truck around 10k which a gasser of this body styl…

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## [Vote To Help Newman Build An Indian Motorcycle & Win](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vote-to-help-newman-build-an-indian-motorcycle-win/275113)

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**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vote-to-help-newman-build-an-indian-motorcycle-win/275113 "2018-08-14T23:18:47Z")

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Help outcha boi: The Wrench - Top 3: Christian Newman | Indian Motorcycle Keep in mind you have to fill out the vote info on the page I linked to above. The other submissions are here: The Wrench: Vote - Who Built It Be…

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## [03 z06 track day build - #boughtnotbuilt](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/03-z06-track-day-build-boughtnotbuilt/273811)

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**Author:** [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/03-z06-track-day-build-boughtnotbuilt/273811 "2018-08-08T15:53:57Z")

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Making this more for a reference for me than anything else. After blowing up my 06 sti at the track, building and selling the miata because it was too small, building and selling the 95 impreza coupe because I blew it u…

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## [2000 Camaro SS - GT55 94mm build](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2000-camaro-ss-gt55-94mm-build/271295)

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**Author:** [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Replies:** 150\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2000-camaro-ss-gt55-94mm-build/271295 "2018-08-02T04:07:12Z")

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New toy showed up today: \[http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34187&stc=1\]\[http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34188&stc=1\]\[http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34189&stc=1\] T…

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## [Article: Build Updates](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-build-updates/275026)

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**Author:** [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-build-updates/275026 "2018-08-01T05:10:07Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?73-some-pics-vid-of-my-bimmer-w-updates(56k-no-way)&

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## [Buick T-Type](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-t-type/270461)

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**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\
**Replies:** 91\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-t-type/270461 "2018-04-30T17:04:34Z")

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Hi, I have an '85 Buick T-type has some areas on the lower doors and near quarter panel that need to be patched. They make a patch panel to fix the quarter panel, but the bottom of the doors I have the proper gauge shee…

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## [Article: Turbo Installed!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-turbo-installed/275064)

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**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-turbo-installed/275064 "2018-02-01T04:17:33Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?72-My-Build-Thread-LS1-FD-Its-Fast!

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