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Looks like Paxton has dropped F-Bodies (?)

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 08:17 AM
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Looks like Paxton has dropped F-Bodies (?)

There website doesn't list anything for Firebirds/Camaros anymore. Maybe 'cuz they merged with Vortech. Too bad Vortech doesn't have any V-Belt applications.

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 04:06 PM
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Greg,

Do as many other have and swap over to a serpentine belt system, most parts can be had from your local gm dealer for a nice price, but your local salvage yard would be your best bet.

Then you can run a good quailty blower, like a Vortech or ATI procharger

later
larry

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 05:37 PM
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who cares their blowers suck for fbody's anyway

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 11:30 PM
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I don't think that it is so much "Paxton dropping F bodies" as it is "F bodies dropping Paxton".
There are just too many better choices out there these days.

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