LSXTV.com Features Mk4 Roadster with Twin Turbo LS1!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Factory Five customer Stephen C., owner of East Texas Muscle Cars, sent us a link to an article on LSXTV.com featuring his Mk4 Roadster. Steve decided to install an LS1 with Eagle rods and Wiseco pistons, featuring forced induction via twin turbos and making nearly 1,000 HP!

Stephen also mentioned that they did all of the bodywork and paint in house with a custom tri coat black pearl and a quad coat pearl stripe.

Congratulations, Stephen, on an excellent build and a great write-up! Click here to read the full article on LSXTV.com.

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