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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Heres a look at my motor....
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Project 10.0??
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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I know you wanted to get some weight out of the car but will it run WITHOUT HEADS????
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jd_v3tt3
Project 10.0??
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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Oh no.......not this again

When are you getting the hook? I might be avail Friday.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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You going to get one of these?????

http://www.shafiroff.com/598_755_engine.asp
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Oh no.......not this again

When are you getting the hook? I might be avail Friday.
I tried calling your azz 3 times today to come helppp...CALL BOB E......
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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You going to get one of these?????

http://www.shafiroff.com/598_755_engine.asp
Hey Mack if I was smart I would have done that from the start....
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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Sorry i didn;t get your message.......I was actually free today, but figured you were at work
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Yeah I was free too
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Lets see, You ging to add more HP to the car? What are you going to do about traction? Let me guess, This will be a 10.0 car spinning?
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Hey Chris,

Why you going through all that trouble???

You can install up to 3 of these for a total gain of 105hp http://www.turbonator.com/index.html...tureTurbonator

Good luck buddy Give us some details
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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So what's the plan ?
Since the heads are off, it looks more than just a Cam swap.

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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Damn near looks like it ran without a head gasket. No wonder you couldn't get a 10 sec.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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Oh brother, what are you doing now?
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Ya, $13,000 complete and a 2 year guarantee.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by INSANITY
Heres a look at my motor....
I think you should put an LS7 in there!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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I tried to get a phone # for Ralph to call today.. Ralph got no answer..


Can I let out a hint on "Who's" gonna do the heads Hint.. (Pro Stock) engine builder
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Red96Coupe
I tried to get a phone # for Ralph to call today.. Ralph got no answer..


Can I let out a hint on "Who's" gonna do the heads Hint.. (Pro Stock) engine builder
Hope it's not Grumpy.
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