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Old 06-03-2011, 08:55 PM
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/\ look at the pipework on that turbo - if that is any indication on how well the turbo was done it's hardly surprising it was a flop
I like the catch can setup too.
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This is my dream. I'm searching know for a blow engine car as we speak. Anyone know of anyone that has actually bought Hinson's swap parts yet?
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This is my dream. I'm searching know for a blow engine car as we speak. Anyone know of anyone that has actually bought Hinson's swap parts yet?
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the steering rack from the 1995 Camaro can be used.
The trans T 56 will line up perfectly
the diff will take the hp and the tq
you can swap to the auto 3.90 diff if you want.
No one that I know and are telling, has integrated the dash yet.
not sure how the steering rack affects the handling
weight balance is 53-47
progress-- this is from the fellow in iceland that is running one around.
get this --he is still using the oem fuel pump turning a 11.4 quarter mile time and running a 150 shot! Amazing.
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Originally Posted by olddragger
get this --he is still using the oem fuel pump turning a 11.4 quarter mile time and running a 150 shot! Amazing.
Sounds about right. After the swap the Car probably weighs about the same as a c5 vette. That time suggests he's running the older ls1 (about 300rwhp) which should allow him to run high 12s without the juice.
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hinson had an update 12/9!
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fixate much? lol
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what about the LLT?
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Posted on the Hinson Facebook site 12/20/2011 10:38PM

Hinson Motorsports, Inc
Guys - The S2K and RX8 kits have been done for months. We've been focusing on many projects in addition to these. We work on pricing for these parts as time allows. This will improve dramatically with our new hire here at the shop. If you guys really want to place an order, give us a call and we'll make it happen for you. Thanks for understanding. We're looking forward to working with you soon.
Done for months, eh? Months. Really. So, the arrogant excuse is "we had to work on parts pricing."

Well, that's it. I'm out. No LSx RX8 for me... not a chance.
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Hinson has a reputation for having poor customer service and terrible communication. They are "sort of" a vendor on the corvette forums.
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