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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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This is probably the third time i say amazing car in this thread!

Any numbers yet?
 
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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The car looks amazing Scott! Very nice build. I spoke with the guys at MTI a few months ago. Seem to be good people. All the best.

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Nice vette and build!
Have you ever released any videos on streetfire.net ??
 
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Numbers Scott?
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This is one hell of a build. It is obvious that no expense was spared. Can't wait 'til you get this bad boy on the road!
 
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Update:

A couple of weeks ago, as my car was going through the final stages of dyno-tuning, it ended up not making the power it should have been. Well, MTI decided to use a boroscope to check inside one of the cylinders to see if they could locate the problem and low and behold, they found that one of the rings had not properly sealed during break-in. They decided to remove the motor, overnight and replace ALL of the rings and pistons and re-sleeve to ensure nothing was missed. They are currently working late nights and weekends to get her running at 100% by the time I get home. Of course, all of this extra work is at their expense.

Well, the engine is now fully back together and she’ll begin her new break-in this week.

So far, I’ve been extremely pleased with the folks at MTI. They’ve been very open with me about everything both good and bad, and have really stood by their work when it mattered most. As an experienced client of multiple tuners/builders, I’d say that so far…I’m very pleased with the way MTI has been handing my business.

On another note, my 360 Forged wheels came in a few weeks ago and I had MTI take them over to a reputable wheel and tire shop that they use. The shop said that my wheels look phenomenal, are using the proper titanium fasters, and are the right size. The only issue they have found is one that's common with many brands of forged wheels for Z06’s with TPMS; the valve stems were leaking on one of the wheels. I had them replace all of the valve stems and order relocation brackets for the TPM sensors. It cost me $100.00+ per wheel, but they said it will permanently fix the problem.

Attached are some pics of the block and of the engine now that it’s all back together again. Final dyno numbers will be coming soon.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Nice safety check on the wheels/tires.
 
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Nice safety check on the wheels/tires.
Yeah, too bad 360 is having so many issues now.
 
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Thank you for the update. She's coming along nicely!
 
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Awesome they are taking care of you. Unfortunately I think I may be heading down that same path.
 
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Awesome they are taking care of you. Unfortunately I think I may be heading down that same path.
Sorry to hear, bro. But you know as well as I do that that's sometime how it is with these types of extensive builds.
 
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Glad to hear MTI is standing behind their work. Remember that PM I sent you after you posted that initial vid?
 
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Glad to hear MTI is standing behind their work. Remember that PM I sent you after you posted that initial vid?
I do! I had actually forgotten about that. I'll never doubt you again, bro.
 
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Just bought my race wheels. Ran across a set of brand-new, 1-piece 18x13/18x10 CCW SP550s with PS2s for a price that I just couldn't pass up.

After I powdercoat them gloss black, I'll run 345 M&H Racemasters on the rears.
 
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Scott -

Awesome to hear. Hope it is done soon and they have some big #'s for you.

Are those the same size M&H tires Jamie is running on the rear of his Z06? If so, send him a PM and ask him how they fit.
 


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