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Old Jun 9, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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From: SCV/Leona Valley, CA
Car: '83 T/A WS6
Engine: carbed 305
Transmission: 700R4 w/ shift kit
Why?

Why would you do this to a car?
4x4
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Old Jun 9, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
It reminds me. I had my camera with me and snapped a picture of a Pinto 4x4 that parked next to me at the PAP in Wilminton Saturday. But I'd have the same question. The owner confirmed it was a Bronco chassis.
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Old Jun 9, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Car: 2006 Tacoma X-Runner
Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
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Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD
What is the point of that? Why use a sports car body for an off road vehicle?!? That is just plain stupid.
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Old Jun 9, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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Car: was: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: was: L69
Transmission: was: 700-R4
Originally posted by trans87
What is the point of that? Why use a sports car body for an off road vehicle?!? That is just plain stupid.
Same reason as why one would lower a truck to take turns.
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 12:29 AM
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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
Transmission: Tremec T56
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73
Hey, lets not make fun of our own, lets make fun of the 4th genners! Check out these pics:

http://www.hustonstreetracing.com/pics/

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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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From: So Cal / El Mirage, AZ
Car: 86 Z28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
One word that comes to my mind;

*******
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 11:47 AM
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I LIKE it!!!! So sue me.


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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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im with you...

some people like camaros, some people like to off road, some like both, so why not?! if i was offered the chance to drive one i would be in the seat and down the street in an instant. looks like fun to me.
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