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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Here's a helpful tip:

Once you get the head and oil pan off the block and and are ready to flip the engine over, be prepared for the coolant left in the block to pour all over your garage floor.

I wasn't.
Old Apr 29, 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Question for the Tampa local or anyone I guess, does anyone have an 84mm tapered piston ring compressor sitting in their tool box that they would like to share or rent? Everything online is backordered or costs $65. I'm trying to save every penny I can on this build so I can think of many other things I'd like to spend that money on. I'm sure it's a long shot but before I order one online I figured I'd ask. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Garman
Question for the Tampa local or anyone I guess, does anyone have an 84mm tapered piston ring compressor sitting in their tool box that they would like to share or rent? Everything online is backordered or costs $65. I'm trying to save every penny I can on this build so I can think of many other things I'd like to spend that money on. I'm sure it's a long shot but before I order one online I figured I'd ask. Thanks!
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...8400/overview/

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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 06:56 PM
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Just ordered. I looked earlier and only saw 83.5mm in stock. I probably screwed up my search. Thanks for the link!
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Have you ordered seats yet?

We work with Exo a great deal and have a lot of experience knowing what fits if you need a hand.
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Hopefully so, but let's hope it's never necessary. Experiencing your safety gear in action is ... not optimal.
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 09:56 AM
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Have you ordered seats yet?

We work with Exo a great deal and have a lot of experience knowing what fits if you need a hand.
No seats purchased yet. I'm leaning towards the Sparco Sprints.
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 10:29 AM
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how tall are you? Also, pants size helps.
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 10:34 AM
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6.0' 32/32
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 03:55 PM
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6.0' 32/32
looking for something waterproof? or are you going to use a car cover?
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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I'll have a car cover.
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 04:45 PM
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Car is now out of the paint booth. I went with Prismatic Powders Chameleon Sapphire Teal. I can't wait to pick it up Friday!

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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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yep for your body size, a sprint will work, Kirkey 71 too. I would like to see if a Sparco rev would fit as well. contact kevin @ exo for ordering and pricing.
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 05:07 PM
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Cool, thanks for the help!
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that color is amazing on tubes. btw
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 05:32 PM
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Looks badass! What color bodywork?
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 06:21 PM
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Thanks! I went with Jet Black body panels. I didn't want to take away from the color of the chassis.
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Mother of god that paint is sexy.
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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Thanks! I went with Jet Black body panels. I didn't want to take away from the color of the chassis.
Good call, that is gonna be super clean.
Old May 7, 2018 | 12:04 PM
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Picked up the chassis on Friday! Here's some more pics of the paint. The color shifts like crazy.

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Nice!

I believe they did a video on yours the other day. Very cool!!




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