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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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I thought I was going to see the 540 RAT.

That was funny.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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He got some RPM going before he blew up.

Pretty funny.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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He was doing well till the VTEC kicked in and then it came apart on him.







I can't believe you teased us like this. Its almost like someone has taken over your CF account and is posting for you.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
He was doing well till the VTEC kicked in and then it came apart on him.







I can't believe you teased us like this. Its almost like someone has taken over your CF account and is posting for you.
yeah........hmmmmmmm................it is SUSPICIOUSLY like someone posted under Mikes forum account. What a coincidence that it was posted by "Mike" when you were at our house today........................

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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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I had nothin..........well a little to do with it.
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I had nothin..........well a little to do with it.
you're kidding! REALLY??????
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New numbers are in from the dyno. Check the new thread about TNBUSA's motor.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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That was funny!!!!!

Poor little guy got ahead of himself!!!!
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