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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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do you think

do you guys think it will hurt my body/fame by putting 400 hp to it
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Old May 6, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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Stock, yes.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Re: do you think

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Stock, yes.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Re: do you think

so what could i do to keep it from being an issue
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Subframe connectors. IMHO, every 3rd gen needs them. The door window corners of my hardtop were cracked while it still had the V6 in it.

It could be argued that a Wonder Bar fits the "must-do" category, too.

After that, you're talking traction and handling improvement.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Re: do you think

will these alone be good enough.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Jegster/550/40...744009%7C10775
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Re: do you think

Is anyone here running those? I am in the same position right now. I am waiting to put my 385 and th350 in until I get some SFC's installed. Just doing aittle research and waitnig on funds right now.

I like the fact that you can bolt or weld those in. Just would like to know in anyone is running them right now.
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