POLL: Best performance C-3 engine combo
Nov 2, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Drifting
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POLL: Best performance C-3 engine combo
What is the preferred aftermarket performance engine /transmission combo???
Nov 2, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
502/540 BB and 5 speed...
Nov 2, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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From: Republic of Texas
Big Block..... NOTHING like torque
Nov 2, 2005 | 04:09 PM
Le Mans Master
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Nov 20, 2005 | 01:11 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
I buy mostly craftsman tools but I also buy some : Snap on great tools just too expensive
Nov 20, 2005 | 01:13 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
383 stroker/6speed
Nov 20, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Nov 20, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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I thought this was a post on tools, for some reason it popped up best C3 combo. I must be drinking too much today.
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Nov 20, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
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Originally Posted by DocSpeed
I thought this was a post on tools, for some reason it popped up best C3 combo. I must be drinking too much today.
Nov 20, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Nov 20, 2005 | 02:43 PM
Racer
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I think the board messed up or something, my poll count was added to tool poll in the c4 section. Weird.
Nov 20, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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I thought I was in the C4 form. I hate odd numbers
Nov 20, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Mega Cubes, small block = Torque + Agility.
Nov 20, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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I wouldn't mind dropping an 06 Z06 engine and tranny into my 72.
Nov 20, 2005 | 07:07 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: pr, frederick md.
overall the most popular engine combo is a 383. unless you start out with a bb car, then most rebuid or opt for the 502. IMO these are the most popular
Nov 20, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Nov 21, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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this is uber odd.
Nov 21, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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ZZ502/502 HP 570 Ft/Lbs torque M22....3.70:1 rear
Nov 22, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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Nov 22, 2005 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DocSpeed
I thought this was a post on tools, for some reason it popped up best C3 combo. I must be drinking too much today.
i may be there to
POLL: Best performance C-3 engine combo
502/540 BB and 5 speed...
