[Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build

1sic03x · 09-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Not much of an update. But I did order my bearings today along with a port and polishing kit from Summit...

And...

Disassembled the other head...

zx9rgreen · 09-29-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1sic03x

Not much of an update. But I did order my bearings today along with a port and polishing kit from Summit...

And...

Disassembled the other head...

Are you going to port your own heads?

LS2Sonoma · 09-30-2009, 12:05 AM

wotgtp · 09-30-2009, 10:42 AM

i thought the "truck heads" on the 5.3 were good sized as it is. I've been told they're bigger then the ls1 ans ls2 heads(port wise).

1sic03x · 09-30-2009, 02:43 PM

well i am bored here in class so i decded to model a frame then notch it for a stress test...

1sic03x · 09-30-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wotgtp

i thought the "truck heads" on the 5.3 were good sized as it is. I've been told they're bigger then the ls1 ans ls2 heads(port wise).

well i don't plan on going all out on porting them, i plan on basically port matching the intake and exhaust gaskets to the heads.

LS2Sonoma · 09-30-2009, 08:22 PM

wheres the notch?

wotgtp · 09-30-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1sic03x

well i don't plan on going all out on porting them, i plan on basically port matching the intake and exhaust gaskets to the heads.

Oh i see, carry on.

1sic03x · 10-02-2009, 11:40 PM

Got some updates.

Bearings came in the other day...

And spent 4 hours on one cylinder porting and polishing it. Yeah I know its a risky thing to do but I want to give it a try. And my mentor is helping with some tips...

Should get my pistons in this coming week, I'll get the block honed then have my machine shop put the block in an acid bath just to make sure the oil passages are clean. I'll also have them put the cam bearings in as well along with getting the crank polished.

basketball_00011 · 10-03-2009, 11:36 AM

i like it. Its looking good.
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Xtremechubs · 10-03-2009, 12:11 PM

Hey man i have some PRC stage 2.5 heads and here are some pictires of how far you can go with the porting just so you can see how far you can go on the porting

1sic03x · 10-03-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks Chubs! That should help alot!

nastynova62 · 10-04-2009, 09:21 PM

mopowa you can really get some power shaping up those valve stem bosses and opening up the exhaust. the only problem area is on the intake side wall you can get into the rocker stud hole if you get too big. here some pics of what i did with mine. clement racings lead head porter walked me through one intake and one exhaust and i did the rest them he did the valve job after so thats why my seats are rusty, they hadnt been machined in the pics.

nastynova62 · 10-04-2009, 09:29 PM

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1254702720
http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n...night00018.jpg
http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n...night00017.jpg

1sic03x · 10-04-2009, 10:54 PM

thanks nastynova for the pics! they will help me out alot!

... Well I got my pistons ordered, but they are on back order... gay. So I'll be working on the heads for now. Does anyone know where to order the H3 Oilpan?

XDime99 · 10-04-2009, 11:24 PM

I'm getting mine from s10v8.com...

Heres you a direct link: http://www.s10v8.com/store/product_i...products_id/78

platour22 · 10-04-2009, 11:38 PM

call jared on the pan

XDime99 · 10-04-2009, 11:42 PM

good luck gettin ahold of him, ive been calling them everyday for the last week and have had no luck, they are in the middle of moving or something.

mr spree · 10-04-2009, 11:50 PM

Ive got a truck pan from my 2004 LQ4
Im pretty sure its the same pan?

**Kampz69** · 10-04-2009, 11:56 PM

no the truck pan is different than the H3 alpha pan

LS2Sonoma · 10-05-2009, 12:08 AM

please keep in mind that porting is not about taking material out. its about improving flow quality

nastynova62 · 10-05-2009, 10:19 AM

right. need to straighten out the short side of the exhaust (bottom.) and smooth out the bowl transitions. and port to intake transitions. then add about 30 lb boost!

1sic03x · 10-05-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LS2Sonoma

please keep in mind that porting is not about taking material out. its about improving flow quality

yeah. right now i've been focusing on just smoothing the walls of the runners. after i get them all smoothened out i'll work on actually "porting and polishing"

i'm just worried that i'll get carried away and remove too much so i'm trying to train my self on some junk heads i picked up.

CouJoe56 · 10-05-2009, 03:12 PM

dealership - p/n 12614821. i got mine for 115 bucks. which was cheaper than gmpartsdirect with shipping. had it overnight

rv34 · 10-05-2009, 10:16 PM

i hate build threads like this...as right now i have this thread open, and craigslist for a damn 5.3...looking good!

1sic03x · 10-05-2009, 10:26 PM

haha i hated them too. not anymore though. good luck on your search.

thanks guys for input on the pan. ill get some calls out on that tomorrow

wotgtp · 10-05-2009, 11:36 PM

I love them, windowshopping ideas FTW lol.

1sic03x · 10-09-2009, 04:12 PM

Well no updates. Still working on the heads. Waiting on my pistons which aren't set to come in till at least the 23rd...

mr spree · 10-09-2009, 06:34 PM

oh the waiting game

1sic03x · 10-11-2009, 04:26 PM

yeah the dreaded waiting game... I heard something about certain FM and Speedpro pistons are on like a year backorder... I hope mine aren't. I did get all the runners polished up on one head so I'll grab some pics in a little.

1sic03x · 10-16-2009, 05:55 PM

Whoooo update!

Got my pistons in!

Aint they purdy!

**Kampz69** · 10-16-2009, 06:25 PM

nice

so much for the year-long backorder lol

LS2Sonoma · 10-16-2009, 08:39 PM

ooo niiiice.... is that a nik i see?!?! ahha just kidding, just trying to scare ya!

1sic03x · 10-17-2009, 05:34 PM

took the pistons to the machine shop to get the old wrist pins and pistons removed and have the new pistons installed on the rods. should have them monday and have the block honed.

blazerxtreme18 · 10-17-2009, 05:52 PM

gunna be nice....

chaospartners · 10-18-2009, 03:08 PM

sweet Im gona be doing this in my 91 soon ive been looking for a motor, i think im gona pick one up from lkq to

1sic03x · 10-18-2009, 10:15 PM

should have my pistons and rods back tomorrow. along with my rings. hoping to get started on getting the short block together this week.

wotgtp · 10-18-2009, 11:43 PM

Nice dude!

1sic03x · 10-19-2009, 06:22 PM

Gotz my pistons back!

And I know it sounds cheesy, but the the heads do look a lot better in person then in this picture. I still have a bit more work to do on getting it polished and maybe a bit more porting but they look quite good...

FKNBMPN · 10-21-2009, 01:57 AM

Lookin good!

Im gettin ready to do a bored 5.3 swap in a Blazer if the pieces fall in place.

On the 5.3 heads theyre strong points are good flowing exhaust runners and small chambers, at least thats what I was told. Somethin to keep in mind while you port em.

S10SittnonDUBS · 10-21-2009, 06:30 PM

Those ports look really good, I'd leave them right there, less is better with head porting from what i've heard, but from what I see you already know more than me just by looking at the work on those. The turn into the chamber looks really good not too much done but just enough!

1sic03x · 10-21-2009, 08:56 PM

thanks guys.

well, mistake on my part, I ended up ordering the wrong size rings so I got to get them exchanged for a different set. small set back so I most likely wont be able to get started on assembling the short block this weekend. all is good though, should get the old cam bearings out and block at least honed this weekend...

art · 10-22-2009, 11:27 AM

It's a good time to mock up your shortblock and check your bearing tolerances. It's teadeous work but worth the peace of mind later on. You could also smooth out the block by grinding away casting flash or other imperfections. Little details payoff by not causing problems down the road. Looks good keep up the good work

1sic03x · 10-22-2009, 09:02 PM

If I can get my cam bearings pulled and the new ones installed along with getting my crank polished, I was going to try and get all the tolerances checked this weekend. Yeah I was planning on getting the grind those imperfections from casting as well. I know you'll never see the detail of that but its my goal to make this a clean build inside and out.

LS2Sonoma · 10-23-2009, 12:04 AM

how are the prices of bearings down there? i have a 6.0L to build and the bearings are killer expensive. the gasket set is even worse!

well worth it though, did you have anything done to the crank?

1sic03x · 10-23-2009, 04:21 PM

it was about $180 for the bearings. the rod and cam bearing were about $25.00 and the mains $80 all through summit. gasket sets are ridiculous here too.

1sic03x · 10-24-2009, 03:13 PM

Ok, quick question. I was looking at the bearing clearances on LS1Tech.com and it says 0.0006-0.003" for the connecting rods and 0.0007-0.00212" for the crank mains for LS1/LS6's. Are they the same for a 5.3? I haven't gotten the chance to go out and get a Chilton for a 5.3...

LS2Sonoma · 10-24-2009, 05:37 PM

yup, same specs

1sic03x · 10-24-2009, 11:27 PM

Thanks Frank!

had some time to kill so I decided to mock the engine up.

mr spree · 10-25-2009, 01:38 AM

you gonna run the truck intake or get something else?

09-29-2009, 10:23 PM	#101
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Not much of an update. But I did order my bearings today along with a port and polishing kit from Summit... And... Disassembled the other head...
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09-29-2009, 10:40 PM	#102
zx9rgreen On da bottle Age: 31 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,059 Location: Wetumpka, AL User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Quote: Originally Posted by 1sic03x Not much of an update. But I did order my bearings today along with a port and polishing kit from Summit... And... Disassembled the other head... Are you going to port your own heads?
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09-30-2009, 12:05 AM	#103
LS2Sonoma Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 950 Location: edmonton, alberta, canada User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
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09-30-2009, 10:42 AM	#104
wotgtp Beware teh sharkbird Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,242 Location: Connecticut User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build i thought the "truck heads" on the 5.3 were good sized as it is. I've been told they're bigger then the ls1 ans ls2 heads(port wise).
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09-30-2009, 02:43 PM	#105
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build well i am bored here in class so i decded to model a frame then notch it for a stress test...
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09-30-2009, 04:12 PM	#106
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Quote: Originally Posted by wotgtp i thought the "truck heads" on the 5.3 were good sized as it is. I've been told they're bigger then the ls1 ans ls2 heads(port wise). well i don't plan on going all out on porting them, i plan on basically port matching the intake and exhaust gaskets to the heads.
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09-30-2009, 08:22 PM	#107
LS2Sonoma Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 950 Location: edmonton, alberta, canada User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build wheres the notch?
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09-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#108
wotgtp Beware teh sharkbird Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,242 Location: Connecticut User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Quote: Originally Posted by 1sic03x well i don't plan on going all out on porting them, i plan on basically port matching the intake and exhaust gaskets to the heads. Oh i see, carry on.
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10-02-2009, 11:40 PM	#109
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Got some updates. Bearings came in the other day... And spent 4 hours on one cylinder porting and polishing it. Yeah I know its a risky thing to do but I want to give it a try. And my mentor is helping with some tips... Should get my pistons in this coming week, I'll get the block honed then have my machine shop put the block in an acid bath just to make sure the oil passages are clean. I'll also have them put the cam bearings in as well along with getting the crank polished.
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10-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#110
basketball_00011 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 81 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build i like it. Its looking good. subscribed
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10-03-2009, 12:11 PM	#111
Xtremechubs WTF!!!! Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 213 Location: OKC User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Hey man i have some PRC stage 2.5 heads and here are some pictires of how far you can go with the porting just so you can see how far you can go on the porting
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10-03-2009, 12:46 PM	#112
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Thanks Chubs! That should help alot!
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10-04-2009, 09:21 PM	#113
nastynova62 Registered tire abuser Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Easley, SC User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build mopowa you can really get some power shaping up those valve stem bosses and opening up the exhaust. the only problem area is on the intake side wall you can get into the rocker stud hole if you get too big. here some pics of what i did with mine. clement racings lead head porter walked me through one intake and one exhaust and i did the rest them he did the valve job after so thats why my seats are rusty, they hadnt been machined in the pics.
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10-04-2009, 09:29 PM	#114
nastynova62 Registered tire abuser Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Easley, SC User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1254702720 http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n...night00018.jpg http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n...night00017.jpg Last edited by nastynova62 : 10-04-2009 at 09:33 PM. Reason: gay
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10-04-2009, 10:54 PM	#115
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build thanks nastynova for the pics! they will help me out alot! ... Well I got my pistons ordered, but they are on back order... gay. So I'll be working on the heads for now. Does anyone know where to order the H3 Oilpan?
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10-04-2009, 11:24 PM	#116
XDime99 Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 367 Location: Gainesville, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build I'm getting mine from s10v8.com... Heres you a direct link: http://www.s10v8.com/store/product_i...products_id/78 Last edited by XDime99 : 10-04-2009 at 11:26 PM.
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10-04-2009, 11:38 PM	#117
platour22 no more blazer Age: 28 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,099 Location: Prattville, AL User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build call jared on the pan
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10-04-2009, 11:42 PM	#118
XDime99 Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 367 Location: Gainesville, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build good luck gettin ahold of him, ive been calling them everyday for the last week and have had no luck, they are in the middle of moving or something.
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10-04-2009, 11:50 PM	#119
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Ive got a truck pan from my 2004 LQ4 Im pretty sure its the same pan?
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10-04-2009, 11:56 PM	#120
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,060 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build no the truck pan is different than the H3 alpha pan
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10-05-2009, 12:08 AM	#121
LS2Sonoma Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 950 Location: edmonton, alberta, canada User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build please keep in mind that porting is not about taking material out. its about improving flow quality
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10-05-2009, 10:19 AM	#122
nastynova62 Registered tire abuser Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Easley, SC User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build right. need to straighten out the short side of the exhaust (bottom.) and smooth out the bowl transitions. and port to intake transitions. then add about 30 lb boost!
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10-05-2009, 11:55 AM	#123
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Quote: Originally Posted by LS2Sonoma please keep in mind that porting is not about taking material out. its about improving flow quality yeah. right now i've been focusing on just smoothing the walls of the runners. after i get them all smoothened out i'll work on actually "porting and polishing" i'm just worried that i'll get carried away and remove too much so i'm trying to train my self on some junk heads i picked up.
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10-05-2009, 03:12 PM	#124
CouJoe56 ARE YOU F*CKING HIGH? Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 257 Location: Wheeling, WV User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build dealership - p/n 12614821. i got mine for 115 bucks. which was cheaper than gmpartsdirect with shipping. had it overnight
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10-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#125
rv34 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 216 Location: South Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build i hate build threads like this...as right now i have this thread open, and craigslist for a damn 5.3...looking good!
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10-05-2009, 10:26 PM	#126
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build haha i hated them too. not anymore though. good luck on your search. thanks guys for input on the pan. ill get some calls out on that tomorrow
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10-05-2009, 11:36 PM	#127
wotgtp Beware teh sharkbird Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,242 Location: Connecticut User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build I love them, windowshopping ideas FTW lol.
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10-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#128
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Well no updates. Still working on the heads. Waiting on my pistons which aren't set to come in till at least the 23rd...
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10-09-2009, 06:34 PM	#129
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build oh the waiting game
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10-11-2009, 04:26 PM	#130
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build yeah the dreaded waiting game... I heard something about certain FM and Speedpro pistons are on like a year backorder... I hope mine aren't. I did get all the runners polished up on one head so I'll grab some pics in a little.
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10-16-2009, 05:55 PM	#131
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build Whoooo update! Got my pistons in! Aint they purdy!
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10-16-2009, 06:25 PM	#132
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,060 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build nice so much for the year-long backorder lol
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10-16-2009, 08:39 PM	#133
LS2Sonoma Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 950 Location: edmonton, alberta, canada User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build ooo niiiice.... is that a nik i see?!?! ahha just kidding, just trying to scare ya!
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10-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#134
1sic03x 5.3 LSx bitches Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,042 Location: Augusta, GA User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build took the pistons to the machine shop to get the old wrist pins and pistons removed and have the new pistons installed on the rods. should have them monday and have the block honed.
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10-17-2009, 05:52 PM	#135
blazerxtreme18 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,713 Location: good ol'north jerz User is: OffLine	Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build gunna be nice....
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