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View Poll Results: what would you rather have?
355 LT1
7
14.00%
406 miniram
29
58.00%
383 miniram or LT1
9
18.00%
377 miniram
5
10.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

your fav. motor

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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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your fav. motor

if you could have any motor above what would you pick?
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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what's the differance they're all SBCs
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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Car: Camaro Z281991 Engine: 5.7L/350 TPI Transmission: TH700R4 ··································· Car: Acura CL 1998
Engine: 3.0L/183
Transmission: 4 spd auto/OD
One 406 for me plz
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
i think everyone will choose a 406 duh
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Car: '87 Mustang LX
Engine: 5.0
Transmission: T-5
406
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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406 mini
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Car: 2013 C63C
Engine: M156 (P31)
Transmission: 7 speed MCT
Axle/Gears: AMG Limited Slip
231 turbo V6 (I didnt vote)

I think your choices are kind of biased

Steve
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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Car: '86 Camaro
Engine: 406 Small Block
Transmission: 4 Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45
[i]1989 GTA - 3.8 SFI Turbo, TH400, 3.08 geared 12 Bolt, 3550lbs 10.69@125.80 w/1.47 60ft[/B]
Very impressive! I'd love to see what you would run after dropping the weight down to 3000lbs, and installing 3.55's cogs.

As for my engine choice from the poll, 406 of course!
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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Car: '91 Firebird
Engine: 408 SBC
Transmission: T5
I voted for the 406 miniram but would have chosen a carbed setup, had that been a candidate.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Originally posted by 406-IROC
Very impressive! I'd love to see what you would run after dropping the weight down to 3000lbs, and installing 3.55's cogs.
Thanks

I dont know about getting it down to 3000lbs but I am planning on 3.42 gears for this season.

Steve
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Car: 87 Black Formula
Engine: Rollercammed Lg4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 Bolt Locker
426 HEMI, Blower, methanol, Enderle fuel injection, 1000+ shot of NOS.....

A nice wet dream anyway.. ;-)
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
ANYTHING?

Hmm.... CrossRam'd 1969 DZ Block 302, with 'service cam', Muncie 4 gear, 4.88 gears and a posi.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Do I have to pick something from the list? it's a little small.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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Car: Z/28..39 Plymouth truck in progress
Engine: S/B
Transmission: Manual
......305......
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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From: ATX
Car: Kitt
Engine: Classified
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Moser/4:11
LS6 stroker.......
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Car: '87 Mustang LX
Engine: 5.0
Transmission: T-5
If I can pick something thats not on the list, I pick the '69/'70 tunnel port RA V(5) pontiac 400 *drool*.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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Car: 86 Camaro Z28
Engine: LB9 305
Transmission: TCI 700R4
i'm going to have to say a 455, but thats me.
if i were to choose from the list i would go with the 406 though,
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Car: 89 IrocZ/17 LS 1LE
Engine: 383/LGX
Transmission: 400/TR-3160
Axle/Gears: 3.08/3.27
need to be more creative than that

how about a twin turbo northstar
or a 434ci gen III with duel stage nos setup


I'll be the odd ball 377
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Car: 1986 Z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: TH700
I picked the 406. They make 400 rwhp easily
I like the 377 though.
The idea of a large cubic inch engine that I can rev to suicidal speeds makes by little black heart flutter.
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