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Old May 7, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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recent passes with my car. (vid)

finally got some vid of the car. Been messing a lot with the front end suspension and tune up on the car. Finally got it somewhat dialed in and the trans started slipping or the converter. most likely thinking converter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOJW6...ature=youtu.be
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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I don't think I've ever seen cones on the starting line before. Or track equipment sitting next to the burn-out area.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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they had a shitty day there. track wa sgarbage lol
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Old May 18, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Re: recent passes with my car. (vid)

Car looks like its moving out hard. Whats it run these days?
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Old May 18, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Rocket.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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9.20@147 on a 150 kit. It's on a 275-300 right now and the converter is giving out. Lol went 9.5@125. Shut off around 900-1000'
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You finally get a real rear end in there? Same combo in the sig? Seems like alot of spray for that cam
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Re: recent passes with my car. (vid)

Wow nice but I gotta know what rear end? Is it a 3.42 10 bolt? I would think it would explode.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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looks and sounds great!
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Old May 20, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Re: recent passes with my car. (vid)

Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
You finally get a real rear end in there? Same combo in the sig? Seems like alot of spray for that cam


diff cam 260/266 624/608 on a 112


moser 12 bolt
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