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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Got me a complete rear today with 3.73s can not wait to put in. Need my new yank converter, will be here a 2 weeks. Can u say Trash! :yesnod: :hurray:
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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:cool: You'll notice a big difference in the car's response.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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:iagree: i love going from 2.73's to 3.42's plus my new yank st 3500, whole new car now... :yesnod: :thumbs:
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:57 AM
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congrats, will be like a whole new car. What converter are you geting? :steering:
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:12 AM
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Have fun and becareful! :cheers: :yesnod: :thumbs: :hurray: :hurray:
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Keep a copy of that 13 second time slip, because you won't get to see anymore of those.
Gears and TC, next best mod to NITROUS :thumbs:
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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I order Yank SS3800 surely this baby will 60 ft now! :D
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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Dragman
lets us know outcome.i have ss3600 converter coming this week. i am sending a deposit to D.T.E. tommorrow for 373 stage 2 gears & install.
i can't wait to see the track this year . no more 13.2 's , lets rock 12 seconds.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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maybe if I spend enough money I can skip 12s & go straight to 11s. :lol:
My converter was shipped today now I just need a few tranny parts and get my help in gear :D


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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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your gonna love em :cheers:
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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maybe if I spend enough money I can skip 12s & go straight to 11s. :lol:
My converter was shipped today now I just need a few tranny parts and get my help in gear :D


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sounds good to me :yesnod:
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:cheers:
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