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| Author: | Pete [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I know it`s not a Porsche |
But I thought I`d share my joy with you. Some of you may know of my project, but for those who dont ... http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showt ... hp?t=91908 Anyway, it passed the MOT on tuesday without advisories, needless to say, I`m chuffed to bits  Latest pics ...   
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
I was just about to say "Yawn another kitted Astra" then I saw what is under the bonnet!  Did you do the build? What size is that lump? 5.7L What running gear is it on? Edited to add well done for passing the MOT! Always a scary time for any owner 
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| Author: | Pete [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
lol, Yes mate LS1 5.7 coupled to a TremecT56 6 speed gearbox and Omega rear axle with Monza LSD, 3.9 final drive. I`ve done everything myself, apart from building the Monza diff into the Omega casing 
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| Author: | Paul Mabley [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
Blimey, that's a fair conversion, does it make a nice noise? |
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| Author: | lindsayhbrown [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
wow what a beast, how many horses does it chuck out ? |
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| Author: | Pete [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
It`s quite quiet, altho there`s still the V8 rumble  Should be pushing 420 - 430 with remap. |
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| Author: | Rev. Roland [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
So how quick is that..! |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
It looks really good Pete, it would be a wolf without the bodykit. |
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| Author: | Pete [ Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I know it`s not a Porsche |
Sean Smallman wrote: It looks really good Pete, it would be a wolf without the bodykit. Bodykit was fitted 5 years ago Sean, when it was a 2ltr turbo with a mere 292bhp and 330 ft/lbs, and FWD
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