# Builds

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## [Article: Found a Dime... In my motor.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-found-a-dime-in-my-motor/275057)

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**Author:** [@harvboi05](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/harvboi05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-found-a-dime-in-my-motor/275057 "2018-01-29T07:24:16Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?60-1998-cobra-build-thread&

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## [Article: WNY's First Turbo SRT-8 Jeep](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-wnys-first-turbo-srt-8-jeep/275059)

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**Author:** [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-wnys-first-turbo-srt-8-jeep/275059 "2018-01-29T01:07:35Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?113-WNY-s-First-Turbo-SRT-8-Jeep&

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## [Article: My LS1 Powered FD Pictures Condensed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-my-ls1-powered-fd-pictures-condensed/275019)

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**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-my-ls1-powered-fd-pictures-condensed/275019 "2018-01-19T12:45:20Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?37-My-LS1-Powered-FD-Pictures-Condensed&

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## [Article: Newman's turbo 78 shovelhead: First Start](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-newmans-turbo-78-shovelhead-first-start/275018)

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**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-newmans-turbo-78-shovelhead-first-start/275018 "2018-01-19T12:40:02Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?120-My-sponsored-78-shovelhead-build-thread&

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## [Article: Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/275011)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/article-newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/275011 "2018-01-19T06:32:53Z")

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You can view the page at http://www.nyspeed.com/content.php?29-Newman-s-1986-BMW-326rb-build-thread&

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## [Massive DIY Build. Terrible DIY Video. R32 GTR](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/massive-diy-build-terrible-diy-video-r32-gtr/274962)

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**Author:** [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/massive-diy-build-terrible-diy-video-r32-gtr/274962 "2017-11-28T16:15:57Z")

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I ended up with a car that had some underlying issues and was able to sell it to someone who appreciated my work and paid me to restore it. Take a look at this terrible video walk through: \[video\]https://youtu.be/HdhXhj…

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## [My bagged, dropped & LSX swapped 1966 Chevy C10 truck](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bagged-dropped-lsx-swapped-1966-chevy-c10-truck/274916)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bagged-dropped-lsx-swapped-1966-chevy-c10-truck/274916 "2017-10-04T21:20:14Z")

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1 year ago bpipe and I went to Elmira and met Terry Ostrander, a wacky retired racer. Among his collection of roadkill cars was this '66 Chevy C10 long bed. The sheet metal was not good but it was a big back window delux…

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## [L47/Aurora 4.0L powered Fiero.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/l47-aurora-4-0l-powered-fiero/273686)

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**Author:** [@L47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L47)\
**Replies:** 413\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/l47-aurora-4-0l-powered-fiero/273686 "2017-09-17T04:27:52Z")

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…and an F23 5-speed Getrag triple-layshaft trans from an 02 Cavy with the 3.94 final drive. I’ve been working on this one for a few years now. Here’s the motor with exhaust. Just prior to me replacing all of the timin…

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## [Knewman's Knuckle](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/knewmans-knuckle/272598)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 298\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/knewmans-knuckle/272598 "2017-07-12T10:47:36Z")

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Step one will be piecing together the motor. Going to try to use all original external parts, but don’t have a problem using new/updated/upgraded parts inside the motor. I’m going to build a frame from scratch, and hav…

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## [Trevor's Triumph](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trevors-triumph/274398)

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**Author:** [@L47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L47)\
**Replies:** 145\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trevors-triumph/274398 "2017-06-03T17:29:07Z")

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I’m kinda pissed at the Fiero for spinning a rod bearing. In lieu of that, I decided to throw a bunch of money at the 1973 Bonneville 750 I picked up about a year ago. I’m going to be placing a Cognito order fairly soo…

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## [1999 Sportster chop](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-sportster-chop/273806)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 90\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-sportster-chop/273806 "2017-04-17T12:30:14Z")

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I bought this bike with a lot of work already done to it for a fair price. It looks like this: \[http://i.imgur.com/6xbKOq2.jpg\] Haifley “hipster in a box” hardtail rear end. Before driving 500 miles to pick it up I s…

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## [My 1970 Monte Carlo and 1981 Honda Civic restorations...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1970-monte-carlo-and-1981-honda-civic-restorations/269383)

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**Author:** [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1970-monte-carlo-and-1981-honda-civic-restorations/269383 "2017-04-15T13:17:23Z")

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As most of you know last year I built that 1978 Monte Carlo drag car…and put it into a wall. lol Anywho…after that I picked up a 1970 Monte Carlo that came from North Carolina: \[http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/S…

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## [GV1390's Trattoria "Racer"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464)

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**Author:** [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\
**Replies:** 275\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464 "2017-03-10T11:30:10Z")

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Taking a gamble posting this on here, but hell, why not… A couple years ago I (with the help of others, primarily Newman, Nick, Checko) built a 77’ CB550K as some of you may have known it. I sold it even though I never…

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## [1975 Honda CB550 cafe bike build!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1975-honda-cb550-cafe-bike-build/61505)

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**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\
**Replies:** 251\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1975-honda-cb550-cafe-bike-build/61505 "2017-02-02T06:42:26Z")

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Have just recently picked back up on this project that I had started mid summer after purchasing Beast’s old bike (Jam’s roomate/friend). I got the bike and it didn’t run and was seized up. I spent about a week of squirt…

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## [My spare Sea Doo motor rebuild...OEM spec., but with more power...\[URL=http://s55.pho](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-spare-sea-doo-motor-rebuild-oem-spec-but-with-more-power-url-http-s55-pho/274492)

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**Author:** [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-spare-sea-doo-motor-rebuild-oem-spec-but-with-more-power-url-http-s55-pho/274492 "2017-01-19T13:21:27Z")

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Howdy all. So, I have now had my Sea Doo for 2 seasons. The first season, I basically rebuilt the thing from the ground up, minus the motor itself, and had a nice time riding it and getting to know the machine. Last seas…

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## [Kamil's 95 KA24DET project](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kamils-95-ka24det-project/157925)

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**Author:** [@Kamilitaryman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kamilitaryman)\
**Replies:** 320\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kamils-95-ka24det-project/157925 "2017-01-02T16:15:44Z")

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Hello everyone. My name’s Kamil. I’m located in Cheektowaga, NY and I’m a total n00b to the NYSpeed forums. At 1st, I only joined to try to sell my '03 350Z. After some lurking, I’ve come to realize that this forums …

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## [Honda powered Fiero](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-powered-fiero/233221)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-powered-fiero/233221 "2016-12-27T04:24:21Z")

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So… before the shitshow starts, here’s the goal: Build a mid engine car 1/2 as good as a Lotus Elise at 1/10 the cost. \[ATTACH=CONFIG\]24710\[/ATTACH\] So I took the plunge, and bought a fiero, drove it home. The next da…

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## [Engine building tools](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-building-tools/273447)

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**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-building-tools/273447 "2016-12-21T13:55:37Z")

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So i have a tool allowance at work that i have $180 to spend before the new year or it goes to waste. I need to refresh and or build my buick v6 (grand national engine). I plan to do it myself, most likely will pay a …

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## [70mm Z71 Stage III Build](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/70mm-z71-stage-iii-build/273786)

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**Author:** [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/70mm-z71-stage-iii-build/273786 "2016-10-31T07:47:48Z")

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Stage II was injectors, built trans, converter and 12 psi. Resulted in close to 500 wheel and 12.8 at 104 with a 1.7 60 foot. Stage III will be: Billet pump and rotor for the 4L60e from Transbuilderguy. JFR Triple 12 …

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## ["Spare Parts": a 1953 Harley Panshovel](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spare-parts-a-1953-harley-panshovel/274339)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spare-parts-a-1953-harley-panshovel/274339 "2016-10-28T13:46:29Z")

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A while back I came into a good deal on a frame. \[http://i.imgur.com/MJENCLj.jpg\] Then I got a good deal on a cool extended and narrowed old harley springer. \[http://i.imgur.com/WK5xmQC.png\] Then I got a good deal on…

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## [Kamil's '11 WRX HB Journal](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kamils-11-wrx-hb-journal/274346)

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**Author:** [@Kamilitaryman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kamilitaryman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kamils-11-wrx-hb-journal/274346 "2016-10-28T00:29:35Z")

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What’s up guys, I decided to start a journal style thread to keep track of history on repairs & upgrades to my car. But 1st, a quick little background of my history with Subarus. I’ve been driving them since 2006. He…

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## [My 1965 Nova II-  8.85@153.5 - Turbo kit FS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642)

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**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\
**Replies:** 1472\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642 "2016-10-17T17:01:12Z")

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This thread will replace the “looking for” thread and is just where I am tossing some pics as I really didn’t have any before. I am extremely happy with this purchase and can’t believe I found one this clean and complet…

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## [The Buick.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-buick/153328)

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**Author:** [@Transporter7220](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Transporter7220)\
**Replies:** 91\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-buick/153328 "2016-10-14T09:50:23Z")

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So… my Father and I have a new project… should be a bit more fun than the Cav :slight\_smile: 1940 Buick Special, with a 1986 Z28 front suspension, 8.2" 10 bolt rear end, power disk brakes, a 350 swap and a Chevy 400 3 …

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## [Audi Experts chime in](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-experts-chime-in/274187)

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**Author:** [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-experts-chime-in/274187 "2016-08-23T04:18:15Z")

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\[TABLE=“width: 500”\] Not a build. But since this thing has been a time/money whore since day one. It just might qualify. Anyway. if it does not fit the criteria. Mods, feel free to move. Anyway. 03 Audi Allroad 2.7TT. …

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## [2000 Mustang AIX build-Watkins Glen track day 4/18-4/19-with vids](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2000-mustang-aix-build-watkins-glen-track-day-4-18-4-19-with-vids/231382)

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**Author:** [@02NismoSpecV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02NismoSpecV)\
**Replies:** 123\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2000-mustang-aix-build-watkins-glen-track-day-4-18-4-19-with-vids/231382 "2016-07-30T19:03:03Z")

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ill start off with a little back story…follow on down to the last few paragraphs and pictures if you could care less lol. well most of you guys know i track the Roush and have been for the past few years. and its be…

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## [Another Harley build.  Much less involved. 59 Panhead.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-harley-build-much-less-involved-59-panhead/270115)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-harley-build-much-less-involved-59-panhead/270115 "2016-07-21T06:18:43Z")

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So I was at a shop and a guy was talking about how he had a panhead for sale. I went to go see it. This is what it looked like. (it actually had an american flag painted tank on it when I showed up the first time) Guy…

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## [2003 Audi RS6 build thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-audi-rs6-build-thread/223127)

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**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\
**Replies:** 208\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-audi-rs6-build-thread/223127 "2016-07-20T05:01:49Z")

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2003 Audi RS6 V8 BITURBO - meth injection - epl custom dyno tune - custom downpipes & exhaust - wagner ICs - hybrid turbos - Hyperboost diverter valves - turbo timer - IPT torque converter - kw v3 coilovers - Hotchkis Sp…

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## [Trollmaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trollmaro/273108)

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**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Replies:** 185\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trollmaro/273108 "2016-07-17T17:58:09Z")

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After throwing some mods at the Corvette last season I realized its at a point where its great on the street and isn’t ever going to be fun at the track with 6spd/IRS decided to find another F-body to build into somethin…

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## [ruseFi - my open source standalone ECU](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rusefi-my-open-source-standalone-ecu/270328)

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**Author:** [@russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/russian)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rusefi-my-open-source-standalone-ecu/270328 "2016-05-27T11:51:28Z")

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Two years ago I had too much spare time so I’ve decided to teach myself something new. I am a software developer, was always curious about cars and electronics. I’ve decided to build my own standalone ECU from scratch - …

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## [(re)building my new / johns old 280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-building-my-new-johns-old-280z/222331)

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**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\
**Replies:** 285\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-building-my-new-johns-old-280z/222331 "2016-05-16T10:16:19Z")

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First off this isn’t my first Z car, i know this thing inside and out and can put it together blindfolded. Check out my blog, it is almost 100% complete with my old car… Everything from frame rail restoration / floor boa…

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