These cost breakdown videos are really good! Would be super helpful for anyone going down the rabbithole on a motor build so they have a ballpark figure to save up to!
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea! thanks mate
@youtubevoyeur4104
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you have a mate who can assemble it for free! 👍🏼💸
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
a good bonus
@joshuamulder5439
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed all the LS videos, especially loved this cost breakdown!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joshua appreciate it
@brendon7861
3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, 2 years after the video was posted I’ve used it as a parts/price guide for my freshen up!
@MindieJ
3 ай бұрын
Haha good to hear man
@blakesautomotive
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew is the man he always comes and collects all my leftover cams and whatever else I change in customers cars 💪
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
and i was going to throw it all in the bin
@blakesautomotive
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ one man's trash is another man's treasure
@stuey7777
3 жыл бұрын
I did pretty good then after looking at this. I picked up a MY9.5 VE SS wagon off my next door neighbour for $500. The car was on jack stands since the day I moved in. He said the starter motor died in it, then he purchased a new one, but bought the wrong type (there’s two types, clip or bolt style connectors) anyway he was going to call a scrap yard to pick it up as he had bought a new car, and I told him I would give him more than the few hundred bucks he had in mind. He helped me push it next door to my house, I ordered a new starter motor and had it running the same week. I spent the next 3 months fixing everything that needed fixing (shocks, brakes, discs, hood lining, engine mounts, A/C) and then got it registered. I’ve been daily driving it for just over 6 months now. Best Buy ever! Owes me $6500 now as it sits haha!
@lowact1997
3 жыл бұрын
found you a few months ago because of the VN love your videos man, always excited to see a new video each week and would love to see Merch
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@deanrobinson896
3 жыл бұрын
can't wait for the install videos! Love your work mate, look forward to these weekly now 👍
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@antonyfrost2541
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I wasn't to far off ,I said 6375 , and I'm clueless about LS engine's thanks for your breakdown it was very informative , great work once again!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Great guess haha
@jakedavidson6607
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome guide for someone like myself who needs to rebuild my ls1 aswell, I got lucky and found a good vy long motor with high flow oil pump for $2k till I can get together everything to do my rebuild! Keep up the good work mate Ps how good are Taylor ray videos but
@fenixbeast5780
3 жыл бұрын
I was less than $100 from total cost. I love your videos been watching since the day you got the vn keep it up keen to see her run
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@BOBofMidwayPoint
3 жыл бұрын
Good reality check video for people who need to tackle this and a shoutout to Taylor Ray, he da man!!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Everything always ends up more expensive than you think unfortunately
@TKDPWR
3 жыл бұрын
look foward to seeing it run again and seeing the difference on the dyno. from a tired engine to fresh engine
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
You and me both man
@scrapyarddawgs7769
3 жыл бұрын
I got my ls1, all bolt ons ecu an 4l60e box for 1400 was 5 years ago crazy the price influx
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Yep they’ve gone crazy
@kaesh78
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see local content mate! well done for being upfront and showing the true cost especially for people that are into cars as it is always informative. as for merch there is always a market for that stuff in my view especially for the fans! for me i would rather donate as I like supporting local content! well done mate and keep it going!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@yamahaguy1732
Жыл бұрын
I’m looking into at least a refresh my LS1 in my 2000 ws6. It has 187k miles and just headers, exhaust, and SLP air box. On a cold dense day it feels good and powerful I assume it makes stock power on those days. On a warm/hot day it feels a little weak on the power side. Looking at the total cost I’m thinking I’ll probably just convert to a blueprint LS3 for $2k more that will come with everything and make over 500hp with a warranty and guaranteed power number.
@MuscleCarLover
3 жыл бұрын
All in all, not too bad. I don't think I've seen an LS crate motor ever go for less than about 15 grand, and this is almost half that for what is hopefully a sorted engine. Granted the crate motors are LS2s and up, but no frills, stock as a rock
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
"hopefull" :)
@mrg1875
3 жыл бұрын
What does "MindieJ" mean? I've been here since the Cefiro days and I still dont know lol. And yes i would buy merch 😁
@michaelng8882
3 жыл бұрын
This was his sisters channel pretty sure hence the name.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
correct a play on my sisters name, was my sisters channel when we were kids with no uploads, i just took it over and now its stuck
@mrg1875
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ Ah thats awesome.
@blakefitzgibbon8376
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ not gonna lie, i originally thought it may have been some japanese word or something but never looked it up to find out lol
@lyndonw6001
3 жыл бұрын
I've always said to myself that your retro channels logo would killer on a shirt or jumper... love the content mate 🚙💨💨💨💨💨👍👌
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Lyndon
@bigal878
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and I appreciate the honesty on the cost of your engine. I didn’t place a comment with my guess in time, but I was thinking approx $7k. Everyone thinks LS’s are cheap, but it still costs big money for big power and reliability. I like your engine build. 👍🏻
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
no matter what engine it is its very expensive unless you can do every single thing yourself :(
@bigal878
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ I concur mate. I’ve recently built some Holden V8’ (355 and 383) and some LS3 engines and they were all between 10-17k with me assembling them. Speed costs….how fast do you want to go… I enjoy your videos mate.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigal878 yeh definitely not cheap! Once this runs an 11sec pass I’ll be happy
@Dan-rg7jj
3 жыл бұрын
I did leave a comment a while back saying you can buy summit forged cranks for under 1k (no import tax to aus). You needed pistons anyway. So then all you need are the 6.125 rods, cheap ones for around $700. Then you have a 383ci. No clearancing required like the ol 5Ls. Just some washers on the windage tray to space it out. This is a forged rotation assembly with gen 4 style rods and pistons. If you didn't have the extra $1700 fair enough. But to not mention this as a cheap reliable build is not bad but average advice. If guys have used ls crank, rods and pistons which are in good nick they can be flogged for $500 and up. Put towards the 4" forged stuff. Honestly I would have skipped a bit more on the top end. Your build your choice, but another 20 guys gonna go out and rebuild with stock rotating assembly and be missing out just by not having alternative info.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
then add some heads to go with it because youd be silly not to, a bigger converter again, a more serious box to handle the power ect ect......its not just "ad a crank and youve got a stroker" as for not having alternative info, LS is literally the most common engine in the modified car world, hundreds of thousands of different videos, articles, forums ect out there
@Dan-rg7jj
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ Stroker budget. They happen to come in forged and gen 4 style. Not suggesting that's needed. Heads? Heads are useless on the street. Those ppl are idiots who suggest that. Same thing could be said for aftermarket cam and trunnions. High stall again not a good idea unless going further. Higher diff ratio? Yes good for the street. More serious box? Camshaft and heads will kill it before stroker. Bringing the power band up. Injectors? Cam and heads = more fuel up top and more power more likely need injectors. More revs less reliability. Increasing stroke and crank length is not going to do those things simply on their own.
@olisenese9575
3 жыл бұрын
so excited to see it all together again. and I would 100% buy merch,,, I watch every video lol
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support mate
@lukefeekings4404
2 жыл бұрын
These motors are going with a gearbox at around 6000 in Brisbane QLD Covid prices at a Guess so still pretty good considering what you have done to it i guess
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
yeh LS prices have sky rocketed recently its insane
@mrbags5497
3 жыл бұрын
Heyyy! I’m happy with my guess on the pic post ! Pretty close at $7200 before you take away the sold items from the $7K. 👍🏼
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Close!
@Brendan.Wheatley
3 жыл бұрын
I'd actually forgotten how many components you upgraded as it's been a while, hence my woeful estimate of cost the other day! I'm pretty sure I asked you about merch about six months ago, so yeah I'll buy and keep up the good content!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Brendan
@Brendan.Wheatley
3 жыл бұрын
I like the 90's vibe (Dennis Denuto) of your logo! Looking forward to wearing what I want to wear!
@snrautoworx2840
3 жыл бұрын
YESSSSS To the Merch man! I am super keen! My merch for my channel isn't the cheapest either for the same reason and i wanted it to really stand out and be of high quality But 110% id be happy to have a shirt with your name 👌👌
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Bro appreciate it :)
@FuManchu5ltr
3 жыл бұрын
Really glad you did that. Thanks 🙏
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@5starcrest
3 жыл бұрын
watch every vid, love the content man
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks mate appreciate it
@Add12this
3 жыл бұрын
This is hilarious mate. So the bloke selling that engine you mentioned at @10:57 is the same bloke from Grimm Industries you sold your old motor to... and I'm the bloke who bought it off him, here watching your video for inspiration during the teardown XD
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
that is corret thats how i saw it haha, what you putting it into?
@Add12this
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ it's going in an FJ60 LandCruiser. The old girl needs some help getting up a hill on the freeway 😅
@RBFR01
2 жыл бұрын
If you thrash the engine rev limiter bashing it wont last long. Just cruise and enjoy the car and take care of it and put a clubsport bodykit on it ;)
@stinkfinger1942
3 жыл бұрын
I'm fairly sure Hughes do trade in for built boxes, man. Probably a fair few places would I suppose.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
yeh most trans places have these box's on the shelf
@dariokustura6370
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the awesome vids mate…I really enjoy the variety
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@razor2260
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully when I get my first vy v8 , I know what I'm in for 🙏 thanks heaps mate. Great vids 💯
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@briandiehl2846
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a pretty neat “rocket” tattoo your oil drain bucket has!!! LOL!
@busnutter4216
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff champ... Really enjoyed your episodes as I do with all of them... Keep up the fantastic work into the future coming... From Bill 😎👍...
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Bill 😀
@Dazm229
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos on the VN, mate, especially the engine re-build. Great work. Definitely keen also to see a mock up of your proposed merchandise. 👍
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! thanks for the support appreciate it
@blakefitzgibbon8376
3 жыл бұрын
id be interested in a shirt depending on design and price. some people go way overboard with designs.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
So no rainbows and unicorns?
@blakefitzgibbon8376
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ if you do it right they could look mad :P
@HobbieBros
3 жыл бұрын
would be keen on merch if you add a big cartoon design of the vn on the back
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
haha will keep it in mind thanks man
@beamup1
2 жыл бұрын
Primo break down bro cheers for the knowledge !!
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
thanks Jay appreciate it
@antoniodametto4635
3 жыл бұрын
Merch would be good, I'm not too big into channel branded shirts myself but would love a few stickers if you make those as well
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Noted!
@cameronrae4247
2 жыл бұрын
I’m all for the merch man!! Love what your doing
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
thanks Cameron
@tonxbezzina7015
3 жыл бұрын
Very honest man, good on you 👍
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@shakstar
3 жыл бұрын
Adds up pretty quick doesn't it. $15k I spent on my ls3. Head and cam plus all the supporting mods. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
it certainly gets out of hand very quickly
@YourBestLawn
3 жыл бұрын
1:04 Just subscribed mate, great channel
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks mate appreciate it
@danielsulics711
3 жыл бұрын
Great Vid on break down costs. I guessed $7500
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
good guess, gold star for you! :)
@Colzey92
3 жыл бұрын
I’d be on the merch band wagon !!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
good to hear thanks bloke :)
@Colzey92
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ even a couple cheekie stickers to get your name out there ! 🤙🏼
@ALLAUS
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t break that down any clearer 👍🇦🇺
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
try to be as transparent as possible
@mick1884
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate really enjoy that 👌
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@kingkaiser7732
3 жыл бұрын
If you were working on a tight budget, totally understand, however, since you were $7k deep into this motor, did you look at the value proposition of $ vs HP gain?
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
there wont be any HP gains, i didnt add anything that would increase power from before
@kingkaiser7732
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ understood mate. I said, since you were $x deep in the build for a stock LS, did you consider the value proposition of spending $x more for x HP extra, since you were already going through a rebuild.
@OzGeneralStore
3 жыл бұрын
Been enjoying your videos for ages man, keep it up! Most people hide the cost of their build... it always costs more than people realise - Jon
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon appreciate it mate
@christopherwillis1710
3 жыл бұрын
The c#m bucket @5.50 😂
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
been a while since someone has spotted that haha
@HTPR3M
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. very helpful
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed!
@jaredbuttigieg
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man!!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jared, enjoy!
@daiminnathan5989
3 жыл бұрын
I might be interested in merch depending on the design, I’m a fat bugger so getting larger good shirts might be a stretch 😉 id be interested in a cap, large of course, my head is fat too
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
haha ill keep you in mind
@nickliparota
3 жыл бұрын
Yes mate
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Yes mate
@jake_arnott
3 жыл бұрын
Merch would be sick👌
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Jake
@brianventura4519
3 жыл бұрын
where are the genuine holden parts sourced from now that there are no holden dealers anywhere?
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Holden parts department is still around for 7 years
@driftorcircuit
3 жыл бұрын
Been telling you to do merch for awhile now. Just do it.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Not if it’s not worth it haha
@dannyboy632
3 жыл бұрын
Bought my cluby ls1 complete with add ons and ecu for 1500
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
👌🏼👌🏼
@keevasmybitch
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure how many blokes are going to want to walk around wearing a T shirt with your sisters name on it? Have you asked your sister yet : ) Maybe time to change the channel's name, but hay it's your channel I'm just a dude typing on a keyboard, but will be honest I wouldn't wear one, ( No offence to your sister ) Keep up the great vids. cheers
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
name will never change
@stevebayad1533
3 жыл бұрын
i would
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Great to know 😀
@jackmeoff7686
3 жыл бұрын
Spent just on $12k for my forged LS1 so about half that would be my guess
@jackmeoff7686
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t far off 😃
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
very good guess
@theshark2804
2 жыл бұрын
I picked up an ls1 for cheap. Had 4 bad rod bearings and the crank was damaged. Can I use a 5.3 crank and rods and have it balanced with new pistons? Thanks
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
No idea ask your engine builder
@peterb5277
3 жыл бұрын
Loving the content on ls. Rather keen to get one myself too. Off topic question, you still own the cefiro ?
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
I get asked this very regularly lately haha, yes I do still own it
@peterb5277
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ mint !!!! just checking :) . Keep up the videos. Excellent content.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter
@joel-xz6st
3 жыл бұрын
hey man where did you buy the ls7 lifters, headgasket and bolts from for $430?? I could only find that kit for much more expensive
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
revhigh automotive
@messiahmoin8257
3 жыл бұрын
Where’s the cefiro🤔 also yeah bra get some nice cut tshirts I’ll support u brother
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
In storage 😀
@weesachap3517
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd buy merch if it was proper quality stuff 🤙🏼
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
good to hear thanks bloke :)
@bhermon265
3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@bhermon265
3 жыл бұрын
I said 5500 I’ll go 7500 now
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, enjoy!
@Ryan-fg4wz
3 жыл бұрын
When’s the auto getting done? Want to see it running
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
not for a while still
@ls1hinchy546
3 жыл бұрын
Not to expensive mate👍 I was expecting close to 10k
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
yeh i came out of it not bad
@vincentpoole7588
3 жыл бұрын
M93. I got within 0.0075% to your total ? Not bad estimate of 6600 vs 6649.32 ! V.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
thats a damn good percentage
@vincentpoole7588
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ M93. I'm not into distance ! We're into accuracy Kimo-Savy ? Movie quote from the "Working Class Man". V
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
@@vincentpoole7588 😂😂😂🤙🏼
@LogansSpeedShop
3 жыл бұрын
Keen on Lil Chris kites or tees with Gerald’s face on them
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Kites!!!!!! now thats an idea
@STREETCARCULTURE
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Andrew (grimm industries) and I are moving into a new shop together in Aug. Pop down say G'day!
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
i would love to, what are you going to be doing out of there?
@STREETCARCULTURE
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ all Street Car Culture operations will be based out of the new shop.
@LawnPotato
3 жыл бұрын
LOL come talk to me about leaky rear mains when you have a 5L leaving stains on your driveway.
@willfoster5062
3 жыл бұрын
Did you do timing chain ?
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Has a roll master double row timing kit already
@Loatsofdetail
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yea love merch
@CubicDFT
3 жыл бұрын
wheres the cefiro today?
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
The exact same it’s been sitting in for the past 18 months 😂
@2drtahoefan1
9 ай бұрын
What country are you in? This seems like some pretty high prices to me
@MindieJ
9 ай бұрын
Uganda
@DeejayManii
3 жыл бұрын
7k on a motor just to get smoked by a stock XR6T :P jokes aside, love the content. love the transparency
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t build an engine to make more power, it’ll make the same it did before, did it for reliability
@DeejayManii
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ I'm just yanking your chain, cost me 6k to build the same with a 351 clevo to make 350hp but all day
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeejayManii yeh my Cleveland cost a lot more than this for not much more power haha
@uprvin_vl
3 жыл бұрын
I’d buy some merch 👍🏻
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
good to hear thanks bloke :)
@davidlewis1411
3 жыл бұрын
Cost me just under 10k including cam package and highstall
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
its gets out of hand very quickly ey haha
@puppystaffordshire2123
3 жыл бұрын
Yeaaaa boi
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
:)
@james22939
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s go
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Where we going?
@james22939
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ the drags when she’s ready
@bubs.a
3 жыл бұрын
im guessing $10,000 before hand
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
sort of close
@baileyphillips5723
2 жыл бұрын
12k
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
Close but not haha
@dimitritambourantzis2961
3 жыл бұрын
7546.64 dollars
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Geez it’s like you watched the video and then wrote your guess
@maxholden435
3 жыл бұрын
But in saying that you wont have to replace arp bolts again now that you have bought quality products its all just fun n games hey 🤣🤣
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
I can only hope so 😀
@mattmurphy5419
3 жыл бұрын
Bout 10k if your not mechanically minded and pay everyone to fit all the parts and remove and refit engine and then probably dyno costs ontop
@joelgoddard195
3 жыл бұрын
6500 guess
@megalordpussydestroyer1160
3 жыл бұрын
i’d pay $80 for a shirt with the vn
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
geez youre more keen than me
@Creeezzz777
2 жыл бұрын
My guess is ~1500-2500$ if you're reusing the block and some other parts etc Edit brooooo i was wayyyyy off wtf
@MindieJ
2 жыл бұрын
Lol a cam kit costs more than that where you getting your prices from 😂
@Creeezzz777
2 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ hahaha I am still learning 😅😅😅😅
@2burning2turning
3 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing $5500.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
sorta close.....
@brettwheaton6631
3 жыл бұрын
You shouldnt have a problem with this engine now for a long time considering you done it to the same as Taylor Rays engine and a lot of us know the abuse he puts his LS miata through
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
depends how good this thing has been put together haha but time will tell, hopefully it never has to come back out of the engine bay again while in my possession
@justincanny9594
3 жыл бұрын
10gss....
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
sorta kinda almost close
@nickcOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched it yet I say 6-8k
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
spot on :)
@fetusmccarlane9627
3 жыл бұрын
Tree Fiddy
@Fuaarrkk
3 жыл бұрын
Fuck it, I’m buying crocs Edit: MindieJ crocs as a footwear option for merch, you wouldn’t do it. You’re scared.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a bloody good idea
@Fuaarrkk
3 жыл бұрын
@@MindieJ just a little somethin somethin to consider. I’ll take a size 11 thanks 🤙🏻
@stephenborraccino1132
3 жыл бұрын
Cost 3800. Don’t know about what he got for the shit he sold.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
more than that just in parts
@ranezee
3 жыл бұрын
Your doing it all wrong bro,you’re supposed to keep chucking money at it till you give up and buy a Camry 😂😂😂
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Who knows what may happen in the future
@MADED6
3 жыл бұрын
My guess is $100, you would be dumb To spend more on an LS.
@MindieJ
3 жыл бұрын
Injected Windsor guy trying to talk about wasting money 🥴❤️❤️
@MADED6
3 жыл бұрын
Haha. Good Video Chris, I'd buy merch if you offer it 👌
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