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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Red98N/A10.61ET
must fly
definately a rush - we are seeing a pick up of between 35 and 40 MPH between the 1/8 and the 1/4. So its a rush all the way down the line.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_Z06
Damn. How the hell do you fit a 14.5 inch tire? Are you mini tubbed?

I made a change from 11.5 to true 10.5 tire this year. Total disregard for competition. Kicking *** on small tire
going that fast on those size tires

When I get there it will be on 16.5 x 33 full drag slicks.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by asmokegars
Thought you might like to see the new cage and other mods that are new for 2006.

Notice how high up the cage goes as it travels from the rear to the front. It bends up to the roofline. Also, both sides have swing out bars. Certified to 8:50.

Also, you can see the cheetah shifter with transbrake. The line lock is on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. The TQ lockup switch is in the drink holder well - you can't see it. Also the removable steering wheel. The seats are connected to the bar in the back and the driver seat has a removable pin that lets you adjust it closer or further away from the steering wheel. We have the shift light tucked under the cage running along the driver's side pillar. A shot of the Novi 2000 hooked up to the forged LS2 402 stroker (thanks Mark ) and just a bit of the alchy tank where the battery used to be. Side shot shows you the hoosiers in the back 14.5" wide x 28" tall. Mini tubs to hold them but still fit a coupe top in the back.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ed/ran4tom3/my_photos
Very cool! Great Job
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by asmokegars
going that fast on those size tires

When I get there it will be on 16.5 x 33 full drag slicks.
There's guys running 6.7s at over 200 mph on 10.5 tire. That's exactly what I want to build after I get rid of this car; a mean 10.5 tire Outlaw car!
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