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10-18-2013, 06:11 PM

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574 November FCOTM

Name: Nick Caurro
Location: Indiana
Car Info: 2005 Turbo LSJ
Stock Options: XM, OnStar
Modifications:
Performance
Turbo swap running precision 5862
E85
ID1000cc Injectors
Corsa catback
Exhaust cutout
Built engine: 10:1 Diamond pistons, ZZP 4340 rods, Balance shaft delete
LSJION ported head
Tuned by armcclure
Interior
BPS short throw
Arm rest
Glow shift gauges: Boost, volts, wideband, interceptor and oil pressure
Painted dash trim by yours truly
Handling
OTTP trans mounts
CM lowering springs
Visual
Wingless
Smoked tail lights
Retrofit headlights 6k
8k fog lights
Black powder coated wheels
Custom charge pipe painting

Future plans:
Turbo cams
Valve springs
Drag slicks
4.45 trans
ATI
Electric water pump? I haven't decided yet

Some back round information for those who don't know.
First mini build
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...-build-291306/
Broke two rods and put a whole in the block
Then I decided to: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...ll-one-297932/
And here I am now with about 1200 miles on the fresh engine

Now on to the pictures

Back in the day:

Present day

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If you want to see more visit instagram nicker1320

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10-18-2013, 06:14 PM

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Oh boy. I'm wet.

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10-18-2013, 06:31 PM

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Needs better tooner

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10-18-2013, 06:37 PM

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Oh boy. I'm wet.

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pretty much sums it up

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10-18-2013, 06:54 PM

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Roadhouse.

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10-18-2013, 07:12 PM

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Thanks guys. I'll add an interior shot and a video later!

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10-18-2013, 07:17 PM

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oh fck yeah

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10-18-2013, 11:24 PM

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things a piece of ****....

i kid, i kid

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10-18-2013, 11:38 PM

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Sexy!

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10-19-2013, 09:42 AM

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Who made those lights boo?

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10-19-2013, 10:10 AM

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Who made those lights boo?

Me! I made them while the car was blown up and I was waiting on the machine shop for months. I needed something to do

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10-19-2013, 11:47 AM

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Updated with interior shot. Video coming soon

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10-19-2013, 12:07 PM

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Where the red loom in the engine bay?!?!?!?! It's your only hope!

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10-19-2013, 12:41 PM

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pretty easy decision for me this month lol.

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10-19-2013, 12:56 PM

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pretty easy decision for me this month lol.

Sir Hiro... I Know

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10-19-2013, 01:52 PM

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sweet ride man

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10-19-2013, 04:25 PM

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sweet ride man

Thanks man I appreciate it. Lots of time and hard work.

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Still a piece of ****....

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10-19-2013, 05:18 PM

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Lol thank you Mr. White

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10-19-2013, 07:54 PM

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lookin good nick

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10-20-2013, 01:13 PM

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Thanks buddy. I'm about to dive on a deal for zzp #82 springs

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10-20-2013, 08:17 PM

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Not good because it's dark and the car looks slow, but it's the best I've got. Crank those speakers!

Also I bought the valve springs today

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10-21-2013, 01:12 PM

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meh nice balt

got my vote

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10-21-2013, 03:16 PM

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meh nice balt

got my vote

Thanks dawg. These headlights are from your peer pressure!!

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10-21-2013, 03:39 PM

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Oh that i know

lmao

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