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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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on friday my x1 cam gets here. i will take it to get installed sometime next week. im on a quest for a 10 sec. pass. my best has been a 11.72 @ like 115. my car is an 01z with full exhaust and a vararam. im installing the pulley, cam and a tune. im also goin to get more aggressive on the lauch. do u guys think thats good enough to get into the tens? i hope so

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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Some sticky tires would probably help! Not quite sure on the performance specs on that cam but you'll be closer thats for sure
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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upgrade your clutch.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by acano1728
upgrade your clutch.
u dont think it can handle the power? i replaced it with stock clutch about a year ago.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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it will handle it but still not enough for 10's ,but good luck
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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cam is in
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