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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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well i just finished up installing my new comp xfi 280 with some pro mag 1.6's, freshened up the bottom end, new single mass with a corvette central stage 3 clutch, and a new d44 with some 4.10's and holy crap not only did it take longer than i thought i worked my butt off.. but it made my day to hear it start up .. that rearend was the worst.. i hope to never deal with that again. or anything else..lol.. i am going to be sleeping for the next month..
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Somebody spent some $$ and worked too hard. Take a month off with full pay. Sounds like a sweet set-up.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Sounds like a nice setup!! You'll love the 4.10's.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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Obviously I'm not the motorhead I probably should be, but whew! I have no idea what you guys are talking about. Anyone care to give a brief summary of what all that *&%$%#@*&*&@@$%^ means? Hah. No need to rag on me for not knowing,,,I already admitted I'm not a gear head. Thanks.

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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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Sounds like a sweet quick ride.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DisasterDave
Obviously I'm not the motorhead I probably should be, but whew! I have no idea what you guys are talking about. Anyone care to give a brief summary of what all that *&%$%#@*&*&@@$%^ means? Hah. No need to rag on me for not knowing,,,I already admitted I'm not a gear head. Thanks.

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New cam, rockers, clutch, rear end--all Competition (speed) stuff. In short--he go faster now.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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All I can say is wow and hell of a job man that takes alot of time and hard work to do but you did it congrates on the job well done!! Here's to ya Drinking a beer
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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thanks i drove it all day today and the more i drove it the more it surprised the heck out of me.. it was a ton of hard work and even more money but it is well worth it..
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