TCG/Sloppy Icebreaker!

[Lead Pipe]

Dan
Just moved to Elk Grove Village IL
I'm a medical device engineer and have automotive A.D.D.

I have a 99 Vette FRC that is your typical "wheels and exhaust" build. Maybe it will eventually get some sort of forced induction or a bigger N/A motor.

🔧 BUILD - I did something stupid V. FRC

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I also have a 2000 Trans Am that has been the longest 5.3/turbo build ever. I plan to give old girl some much needed attention this winter and have it on the road this spring.

New build V.vrooooom psssssshhhhhhhhh

So I did something I never thought I would. I bought a turbo system for the T/A. I was actually looking to sell the car for Braap but a used complete turbo system kind of fell in lap so I figured why not. The car was set up for nitrous last season and due to the shortage it never made a full...

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I also have a 2015 Ram and I like to Braap and boat. I'm hoping to buy a SxS soon so that should be fun.

New DD V.Dodge the father, Ram the daughter

I realize I never actually posted my new purchase on here. I made a post in my thread in the truck forum though. So here is the introductory thread on my new 2015 Ram. After test driving all the new pick-ups from the big 3 and evaluating how much I wanted to pay I was able to get a great deal...

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[SleeperLS]

Andy. Registered nurse in the operating room. From Springfield, IL originally but have relocated to outside of Albuquerque, NM. Two toys and a truck. 2010 Toyota Tundra, 2017 can am maverick x3 xds max, and a 2003 Corvette coupe M6.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Well. 1 slop so far

maybe this thread should be in the slop category for exporsure?

 

[daturbosix]

35/M/aurora

jeff. mechanic/welder/trans guy in training(goodfellas garage/redline powertrain)
i like busch light, and red meat.

86 Regal T-Type, holley terminator x max, 67mm turbo, e85, and a broken 200-4R

87 Regal T(WE4) 1 of 1547, forged 109, champion top end, BB6776 turbo, big stuff 3(i hate it), pumpgas/meth setup(i hate it), made just over 600 to the tires on 27psi and i couldnt lean on it anymore due to being out of fuel. oh, this also has a broken 200-4R.

05 5.3L 2wd escalade, plan is to SS2 it with a chinese turbski. engine is done, trans is done, just dont have turbo parts yet.

92 firebird, its my forever project(bought it when i was 19). some day iill get to it and finish it. pontiac 462, RMVB th400, 12 bolt, full bolt on suspension..

65 gto clone. really really nice street beater. all hotchkis suspension, 9" rear, manual valve 400, a quite nasty pontiac mill. dont know anything about it really. lol. bought it from a exwife who didnt know shit about her ex's car that she had possession of.

its for sale. $32,000

 

[cap42]

Chris, everyone knows me by Cap. I'm 45 and live in IL, I am an IT Director and unofficial VP of operations for a small IT Outsourcing/Consulting company.

Current project is my 71 Nova that has been 6 years under the knife.



A LQ4 and 4l80e are going in so maybe it could be a sloppy ride.

A few weeks ago it looked like this.



Link to full longwinded build here:

🔧 BUILD - 1971 Nova - Work in Progress

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[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Gavin here,
Born and raised on the NW side of Chicago -> Elgin -> and now Pingree Grove
Dispatcher
I like to keep my vehicles clean....
Current:
2020 Sierra AT4:

🔧 BUILD - Gav's 2020 AT4

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1998 Camaro Z28 known as Barney:

🔧 BUILD - Gav's 1998 Purple Z28

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previous truck was a 2016 Sierra SLT

Gav's new Daily v. 2 for 1

Brought this back from Goshen Indiana yesterday. Sold the 77 Camaro and the 09 Frontier for - 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Light Steel Gray MET Jet black leather This is exactly what I wanted, sense of relief, a few weeks of intense searching and many phone calls to dealers all over. only the one...

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[SpeedSpeak2me]

Andy. Registered nurse in the operating room. From Springfield, IL originally but have relocated to outside of Albuquerque, NM. Two toys and a truck. 2010 Toyota Tundra, 2017 can am maverick x3 xds max, and an 2003 Corvette coupe M6.

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This makes me want to take a right turn at Albuquerque and put down some roots....

 

[CMNTMXR57]

I was gonna say, I was having a tough time keeping up with all the posts yesterday.

Lane/48/Elgin or West Chicago. Former wrench in college days, but a corporate finance person. Just ended my 10+ years at a failing, large Chicago based retailer.

I have all my whips in the signature, but as follows;

My garage queens;
- 2004 Pontiac GTO (at the Indian Uprising a year ago);

- 2006 Cadillac STS-V

My daily's;
- 2009 Pontiac G8 GT

- 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS (Unfortunately, I don't have that on this PC or Imgur)

- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

- 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

- 2007 Chrysler Town & Country

- 2015 Chrysler Town & Country

Then my sloppy's;
- 1966 Pontiac Catalina (no pics on this PC, but you can see it in the garage in a few pics above...)

- 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

 

[Intel]

Intel, 35/M/Chicago Suburbs

Computer Programmer, done90 percent of the work on all of my cars. Currently in the middle of completely rewiring my Datsun 510 from the ground up.

I have 2 non running Nissans. And run a stockish Mazda3 on the race track along with 8-10 Lemons races with an 84 rx7 and a 2003 Mazda3 (Just a driver/electronic hack for these).

https://www.thechicagogarage.com/threads/300zx-buildup.51226/ I need to fix the photos on this.

🔧 BUILD - Intel's Datsun 510

So I have been poking around for a 510 for about 2 years. The issue I have had is most of the good deals on the west coast go before I even have a shot at them and transporting back a non running car and the associated parts gets to be expensive along with traveling out there. Woke up one...

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[greasy]

We all know eachother, WHERE IS THE DAMN SLOP!

 

[cap42]

We all know eachother, WHERE IS THE DAMN SLOP!

Actually I'm finding out a bit about some guys who I thought I knew on this site

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

I’m John. I had a 2001 Z28 for 17 years and sold it in Jan in all its rusty glory. I pulled that car apart soo many times from drag car to daily driver over the years. Prior to that I had 2 white 4th gen LT1 f bodies and a V6 fbody. I had a 2015 Ecoboost Mustang that I sold after 2 years realizing it was a terrible car built on a Friday right before Christmas that everything broke on it constantly. Had a 2017 Colorado that I just turned in after the lease A few weeks ago and don’t have a car any more. ?

 

[flynfrog]

Came with the slop. Currently live in CO.

Sloppy car is a 6.0 turbo swapped E34 wagon.

Also working on a 63 conti if you want to be poor and angry work a slab side Lincoln

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Daily drive is a focus ST that I apparently don't have any pictures of.

I also try to get out and ride when I get a chance.

 

[codemanrose]

Cody R. - Minnesota

I like to build stuff with used parts that are 80% sourced from junkyards. First build was a proof of concept build that cost me $2500 all in - 1998 Firebird 6.0 LQ4 and later 4.8.

Current build is a Twin turbo 1992 corvette 5.3 LM4 with $76 a piece ebay turbos and tons of stuff from S10 blazers, bonnevilles, sebrings, trailblazers, pacificas, and more. I posted that in the Sloppy build thread.

I also like to hit the lake on the weekends with my family.

 

[Flyn]

Cliff. Came to TCG by way of CSVT and before that SVT Performance and Mod Fords.

Realtor on the Gulf Coast of Florida (PM me if you want to move to Paradise)

Former partner in the speed parts company LDC Chicago.

Most recent former rides include 1992 Mustang LX, 2003 Cobra with extensive bolt on mods and, sitting in my driveway now, my 2003 Cadillac Seville that may or may not have a blown tranny.

Driving an F-150 now.

Welcome to the Sloppy guys and good to see the TCG guys updates as well!

 

[DEEZUZ]

Came with the slop. Currently live in CO.

Sloppy car is a 6.0 turbo swapped E34 wagon.
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Also working on a 63 conti if you want to be poor and angry work a slab side Lincoln

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Daily drive is a focus ST that I apparently don't have any pictures of.

I also try to get out and ride when I get a chance.
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ilikemtb999 RedBeard

You guys got a new friend!

 

[RedBeard]

Joe here, originally from the NWside of Chicago but moved out to Colorado last year. Currently work for a company that does pharmacy/prescription automation. Previously was a technician in aerospace, industrial, and automotive industries.

Current car is a 2018 GTI, don’t hate it but keep eyeing other cars. Will likely do wheel/tires/suspension in the spring unless I decide to trade it in on something else.

And my previous fun cars in order of most recently owned to oldest.
03 SVT Focus
04 Cobra, KB 2.8 on E85
04 Mach 1, FBO/100 shot

 

[Indypete]

Pete, Indy, Physical security Engineer / Software developer. I have the fast car, a 68 Impala, gen IV 5.3, SS2 cam, 6L80E, S480 turbo build and my slow low 11s 2016 Camaro SS with a LT4 blower. The 71 Torino was sold not too long ago. I built a 545 stroker for that one. Also had a Maggie blown G8 before the Camaro. Tuned my own stuff since 2012. Swede and enjoys meatballs, maybe a little too much. But they need lingonberries.

 

[Mr Baytchos]

Anthony
I work the super exciting job of quality assurance at a plastics company. I live here in the Chicagoland area. Daily drive a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line. Fun little turbo hatch. I also ride a 2004 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior.

 

[WhiteKnuckle]

Came with the slop. Currently live in CO.

Sloppy car is a 6.0 turbo swapped E34 wagon.
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Also working on a 63 conti if you want to be poor and angry work a slab side Lincoln

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Daily drive is a focus ST that I apparently don't have any pictures of.

I also try to get out and ride when I get a chance.
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I love all of this

 

[WhiteKnuckle]

My name is Pete, sales manager at an energy company, live in Bedford Park. Two little kids, never have enough time or money

I have a 2019 Charger Scatpack that I like to take to the track. Some mods to help out at the track, need to get abuild thread going.

And just recently bought an 08 P71 crown Vic to get around during winter and while I’m driving for the job. Mods: Sony CarPlay head unit lol.

 

[Davidian]

I'm Jon. I relocated to a town just south of Indianapolis. I'm originally from Lisle, IL. I miss the area, but not the cost of living! I'm a cross-functional engineering associate for Cummins Fuel Systems, and basically never stop working. If I'm not on the time clock, I'm slave laboring in the garage. Links to my current money pits are in my signature, but here's a couple pics of the current fleet.

The black turbo cars.
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The Volvo cars.
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With the boring car overlapping, but whatever!

I have worked on your air compressors at the facility that has the dyno cells.

 

[v6buicks]

I have worked on your air compressors at the facility that has the dyno cells.

Cummins Technical Center? That place is cool as hell. I'm glad I don't work there though. Too many political issues for my taste.

What do you drive? Have I seen you rolling through Columbus?

 

[Davidian]

Cummins Technical Center? That place is cool as hell. I'm glad I don't work there though. Too many political issues for my taste.

What do you drive? Have I seen you rolling through Columbus?

I live in Anderson, I was in Columbus at Nikkei Aluminum today however.

2008 yukon xl denali AWD

 

[v6buicks]

I live in Anderson, I was in Columbus at Nikkei Aluminum today however.

2008 yukon xl denali AWD

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Nice. My buddy and I have traveled up there twice to buy hoopties. He got a ratty GTP Comp G and I bought a poorly resprayed gold El Camino. Good times. lol