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Jan 20, 2014 | 10:26 AM

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Nice, I was so excited to see a bump here. Anything else new or updated?

Jan 20, 2014 | 10:41 AM

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She'll be a whole new car mechanically pretty soon.

Ordered some OBX headers and a tuned ECU, as well as the C35A motor. I'll be using the Legend Type II cams and intake manifold too for the 'hybrid' swap.

Will be completed sometime in mid-February. Need it fixed before track season, will be racing the cobalt really hard this year and need my daily back up and running.

Jan 21, 2014 | 02:57 PM

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Jan 21, 2014 | 03:05 PM

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Cute colbalt.

Jan 21, 2014 | 03:31 PM

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LOL, that belonged to my old neighbor's 16 y/o daughter.

This is mine in street mode

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Jan 21, 2014 | 03:51 PM

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What type of racing and where are you running with the Cobalt?

Jan 21, 2014 | 04:52 PM

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What type of racing and where are you running with the Cobalt?

Hey Peter! Friday night drags at Texas Motor Speedway and regular 1/4 drag events at the Motorplex and Dallas Raceway. Goal this season is high 11's which should be attainable if my slicks hook up.

Jan 21, 2014 | 11:41 PM

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Looking to restore my 57 Ford F-700 fire engine. Any recommendations about a pro shop who understands the 50s?

Jan 22, 2014 | 09:24 AM

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Count's Customs

Jan 22, 2014 | 01:27 PM

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LOL, that belonged to my old neighbor's 16 y/o daughter.

This is mine in street mode

I like the parking spot. Very private. And the car looks pretty good too, better than the 16 year old's.

Apr 25, 2014 | 08:57 AM

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JDM 3.5L Type II frankenstein getting dropped in today...

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Apr 25, 2014 | 09:31 AM

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Holy hell

Apr 25, 2014 | 10:03 AM

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Will be completed sometime in mid-February. Need it fixed before track season, will be racing the cobalt really hard this year and need my daily back up and running.

sounds like you're behind schedule but probably glad that you're getting the engine put in today!!

Apr 25, 2014 | 10:09 AM

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Yup. I ended up having to wait on the tuned ECU for 3 months. Ordered Jan 17th and it got here April 16th. Was almost ready to throw in the towel on this project.

Apr 25, 2014 | 10:29 AM

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Looks sick! Nice headers

Apr 25, 2014 | 10:42 AM

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Apr 25, 2014 | 10:52 AM

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couple more shots of the front side and the Type II cams installed

Apr 25, 2014 | 10:57 AM

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Nice!

I always wanted to do the C35/Type II with the 6 speed manual. Preferably in a 1st gen TL. Lighter vehicle

Apr 25, 2014 | 12:36 PM

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Super nice headers. Are you going true dual? I picked 15hp and 8lb ft of tq with true duals on my 3.2TL

Apr 25, 2014 | 12:54 PM

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I've been considering that, there should be enough room. Problem is I want to keep this thing quiet and I don't think a true dual setup would allow me to run a resonator.

Apr 25, 2014 | 12:57 PM

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Nice!

I always wanted to do the C35/Type II with the 6 speed manual. Preferably in a 1st gen TL. Lighter vehicle

now THAT would be unique!

Apr 25, 2014 | 07:03 PM

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now THAT would be unique!

I DID have the Type II head swap piggybacking on an OBD-1 unit.

The emissions testing guys didn't like that..

Jun 16, 2014 | 10:39 AM

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Over the weekend I began my type A (black) interior swap. Started with the front door panels and sills. While I was in there, I discovered that a 5 year old must have wired the aftermarket front door speakers so I got them all cleaned up and sounding better.

ignore the tan trunk pop button

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Jun 17, 2014 | 08:11 AM

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That is some amazing work you've done there hockeyman! I've read through the whole thread and it is amazing how modern the car still looks after your handiwork. Love the motor swap!