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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Car should be done in approx 6 weeks. I took it back out to my chassis guy to have him finish it.




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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Great looking car.
Is that a vacuum system for the crankcase hooked up to the left valvecover? If so what sort of HP gain does that give you?
OH......and what do you expect for an ET?

Very nice
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Sweet (even in the C3 section)!
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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Great looking car.
Is that a vacuum system for the crankcase hooked up to the left valvecover? If so what sort of HP gain does that give you?
OH......and what do you expect for an ET?

Very nice
Yes that is a vacuum pump, mine pulls 13 inches of vacuum. As far as how much power it will make depends on how the engine is set up. Very light tension rings, etc and a pump can make 40 hp. On a set up like mine (nitrous engine) it will make less but it helps keep oil out of the combustion chambers.

I am going to run the car in A-gas (7.6 index) and Top Sportsman...plus some slower bracket stuff to stay sharp.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SharkAttack
Sweet (even in the C3 section)!
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Very Nice
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You know....I think we really need to have 6 tailights on it!

Lookin' great John!


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PS- next time we talk, remind me to tell you about the fun I had at my Concealed Carry renewal class! There are people who shot not be walking around with loaded weapons!

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WOW just WOW!!! That thing looks like a rocket ship on wheelsi!!!!!
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John, the car looks awesome and extremely professional! First class all the way. Congrats!

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Great looking car, It looks to be stock wheelbase or not much longer.

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WOW!!
Great looking car but I think the hood scoop is too small.

Just kidding, nice ride!
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Awesome!!!!!
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yup, awesome.

any shots of the back of the car? i love those wings.
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mmmmmmmmm, car ****.
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