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sven
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Post subject: The Replacement of Vilseck Clan #46  Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 5:20 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 13, 2002 2:37 pm
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Location: Renton, Washington, United States
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Well, some of you guys may remember me, Sven, and #46, a black '93 camaro Z28 LT-1
some of you guys remember the bad luck I had.
well, It has now replaced by another F Body-
a dark blue '99 Firebird Trans Am LS-1
In honor of the original #46-a raw, blue flame spitting, bass note exhaust pumping,
modified black brute, I shall also name this one #46.
The new Vilseck Clan #46 is a brute with a different character.
'99 Trans Am LS-1 no modifications presently. Unlike the original #46, the new #46 can be quite civilized when driven lightly- and I kind of appreciate that-
But turn it up a notch or two and the LS-1 wakes up and the F-Body reminds you that it must be driven hard and with a purpose- and with a strong mind.
I am glad to be back in a F-Body again, as much as I love my Suzuki Hayabusa I am afraid that both cannot replace each other.
I will be in and out of the website from time to time, and I will be checking up on the latest F Body stuff going on.
I am afraid that free time is something I don't have much of, but I will still be around.
And so will #46.
Drive safely, and look out for the other guy that is not looking out for themself on the street.
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 5:34 pm |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm
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Location: Vilseck
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So you bought it off Tracy? good luck and let me know when you want to mod up.
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 5:35 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm
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Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Congrats! Hope you can make it to one of the Bitburg events, or another meeting ...
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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RT1
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 5:53 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 7:46 pm
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Location: El Paso, TX
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Wow, that is great. Congrats. Wasn't the other #46 a LT1?
Rob
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IROC
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 5:56 pm |
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Joined: Sat Aug 04, 2001 12:41 pm
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Location: Nuremberg, Germany
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Congrats on the car ! Good luck with it 
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 7:55 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm
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Location: Houston, TX
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 9:24 pm |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm
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Location: Vilseck
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sven has some weird working hours for a customs guy.
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:34 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm
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Location: FL
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Sven Congrats! That was quick. What happened to the old 46? And is the engine still available? Who can I contact etc? Thanks!
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 6:42 am |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm
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Location: Vilseck
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Tony has it last I heard.
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 7:58 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm
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Location: FL
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Oops scatch that then. 
Bruce can you just slap a different crank in there like that w/ no problem? I at least thought there would be different clearance issues w/ the crank and rod as far as bearings go. Would be nice if you can just swap cranks out though.
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RT1
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 9:30 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 7:46 pm
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Location: El Paso, TX
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Hawk wrote: Tony has it last I heard.
 Yep, saw it there today. Still had the dash mat on it.
Rob
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SSZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 9:36 pm |
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Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 11:17 pm
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 6:03 am |
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Location: Vilseck
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That is a possibility? you would need a balanced 350 crank with main bearing and rod bearings your rods and pistons should be good with clearance. I seen plenty of cranks for a little nothing. Normally if the main bearings let loose it had oil issues and it should be lined bored to verify straightness. if it was a Rod bearing the crank can be replaced with new bearings and it should be good. Did it knock at all if it did it could have cracked the block.
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Z28 Justice
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 11:36 am |
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Joined: Sat Apr 27, 2002 8:58 pm
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Location: Vilseck, Germany
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Sven whats going on haven't talked to you you since the Ruttlingen car show how is every thing? Good luck with the new car and stuff did formula 95 ever send you that picture cd? from last year @ Ruttlingen well sonds like you got things going for you better than I do I'm on the lookout for a 89 and up 350 s.b. ruined a second one in Nurnberg with second autobawn run about three weeks ago keep an eye out for me o.k. peace
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sven
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 4:58 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 13, 2002 2:37 pm
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Location: Renton, Washington, United States
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I'm doing fine. Same stuff, different day.
I never did get that picture CD.
I'll keep an eye out for you, peace.
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LuS1fer
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:45 am |
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Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2002 11:54 am
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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, UK
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Welcome to the LS1 Secret Temple. I mean, these LT1's are OK but... he he.
Well done on rejoining the cognoscenti. I know what you mean about the LS1 having a quiet side. i have a loudmouth replica (no silencer) so it's damned loud on the throttle but whisper quiet on a constant light throttle.
Now get it modified.
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sven
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 2:06 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 13, 2002 2:37 pm
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Location: Renton, Washington, United States
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In good time..... In good time....
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