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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Smog is gay, no takers on the track?
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 094doorSS/TC
tc or sc kit will need a CARB# or its a no go on visual inspection.
how about the OEM ones off a Cobalt or 9-3?
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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U might get it to pass visual but its a gamble.
Im sure u can pass the sniffer test if its tuned well enough.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 666_Ghost_G6
how about the OEM ones off a Cobalt or 9-3?
Dosen't matter if oem or aftermarket you will fail visual as long as the smog tech is competent.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Here it is guys.
Becks custom made cometic head gasket. 0.060 thick
Should drop the compression almost a full point.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 094doorSS/TC
Dosen't matter if oem or aftermarket you will fail visual as long as the smog tech is competent.
so how do i play it by the book?
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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There isn't a way to do that.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 01:19 AM
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car is in manteca and is getting working on. i was told the manifold and turbo is off the car, he will have the motor out and broken down tomorrow night
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 02:03 AM
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I live in manteca
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 02:53 AM
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wheels n meals is this sunday in san jo if anybodies down to go i might just be up there
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackCobalt707
car is in manteca and is getting working on. i was told the manifold and turbo is off the car, he will have the motor out and broken down tomorrow night
U find a stock engine or u talkin about Ur Srt4??
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 06black$$
wheels n meals is this sunday in san jo if anybodies down to go i might just be up there

Cool cool
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowBalt_06
I live in manteca
ill hit you up next time im out

Originally Posted by Tjolley
U find a stock engine or u talkin about Ur Srt4??
i forget that im on a cobalt and srt site sometimes lol. im talkin about the skittle. dude said he should have the motor out and broken down tonight after he gets off work. im waiting on some money before i do the cobalt. sometimes being on salary sucks, i cant do any extra work to make extra money but sometimes its nice cause im just sitting at home packing up and gettin paid for it
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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damn, i just realized ive been on this forum for about 5 years!
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Lol u having Jon do it i think that's his name.

He has a first gen neon with a Srt4 swap
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 666_Ghost_G6
so how do i play it by the book?
Sell your car, buy one with boost stock.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Tjolley
Lol u having Jon do it i think that's his name.

He has a first gen neon with a Srt4 swap
yea, thats his name and he has a actual SRT4 now
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 094doorSS/TC
Sell your car, buy one with boost stock.
for realz? ah damn it. off to search for a Solstice GXP then.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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anyone have a highrise layin around?
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Oh come on u were calling them gay a month ago..lol
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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I want a Solstice GXP Coupe
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by fwdGTP
I want a Solstice GXP Coupe
me too! there are only a few on eBay, hard to find on CL, expensive on Cars.com.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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Well got the cavalier running good. It ended up being a bad spark plug wire.
Need to smog it this weekend then it will be on the road for sure.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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Got my turbo installed, pretty sure fuel pumps maxed and I need to install my other on, car moves though lol
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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