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Old 10-15-2009, 7:43pm   #21
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Yep, its running but still needs a few things. I need a bigger TB, bigger inlet tube, and a final tune. The HP peaked at 5200 RPM at 710rwhp with 780rwtq. Once we get the bigger TB and the final tune I should be in the 770rwhp range.

Its been forever huh? haha
Nice numbers. Going with a Nick Williams TB?

Seems like a long time coming. Did that douche bag Creech ever make good on the hood damage?
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Old 10-15-2009, 7:51pm   #22
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Yep, going with a NW 107mmTB. Shuold be finished once Ed gets back from the LSx shootout.

To be honest I was so over it I didnt even push the subject. Just took the car to Ed and had him fixed the motor issues.
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Yep, going with a NW 107mmTB. Shuold be finished once Ed gets back from the LSx shootout.

To be honest I was so over it I didnt even push the subject. Just took the car to Ed and had him fixed the motor issues.
Cool. I was hoping to call Nick fir a 102 Tb to put on a FAST but the results on the FAST are pretty poor..
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Not sure what you are talking about, we drive them rain or shine around here
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I don't drive mine during the other 3 seasons, so why would I drive it in the winter?
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I don't drive mine during the other 3 seasons, so why would I drive it in the winter?
When we going for that drive?
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I drive my car everyday unless there is snow on the ground.
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Got my Wide Ovals on and only shy away from ice and snow...mostly to keep idiots from sliding into me !
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Rain or shine, I drive mine all year round.
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