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Cool idea
My best friend owns a transmission shop, so although I’m not an expert, I’ve played this game quite a bit. I agree with above. Cutting off ears...
my dad lives down the street from where Bob riggle used to live
That’s awesome. My dad lives in chino valley, y’all have allot of cool shows up there
I’d bet, a nitro car, likely filled with alcohol, and runs the motor to warm up before introducing the nitro, but it’s just my wild guess
this is what I mean by turning 10k vs making power at 10k. Not to be a sour puss but I’d guarantee it didn’t make power at 10k
Agreed
Also know this… there is a difference between the engine just turning 7k plus and making power at 7k plus. Lots of guys think they have a 7k motor...
Well… I’d agree but it depends, on how you treat it, if you got a motor that’ll actually make power at 7k a 3:55 gear and are leaving at a high...
Sorry I read 8k but your post says 7k but really it’s about the same deal, just don’t need such a stupid camshaft still need a solid roller...
I’ve built a 302 that will sing up about 8k but it was timid on torque. But basically forget any stock parts. 5/16 rod bolts although impressive,...
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Thanks! Yeah flames was my first idea but it didn’t go off like I planned with the tape lol
31x10.5 15 I think it’s Tornell. The car used to get raced allot so I was looking for a tall tire to cut the gear a little and wasn’t a slick...
I appreciate that, likely the best worded compliment I’ll ever get
[ATTACH] I’ve owned this car a long time, and most of its life it was gray primer, then a friend painted it a gray green hue color and it’s been...
Thanks, appreciate the advice.
I can’t remember, but I’ll try to remember to check, they’re just a truck tire but kinda had a bias look and it helps to cut the gear a little...
Good grief! Thank you guys so much!
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This is a great thread!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So I was referred to this thread to end all threads… and was wondering if any of you experts would like to put some...
Thanks pistol and I agree with the pinstriping.
There’sa photoshop thread?
I love when guys put the wood back in. Good going
[ATTACH] Wanting to paint some Watson style flames on my hotrod. here we are in street trim I’m considering flames on my t coupe. Any thoughts...
Hahaha yeah but I figure I won’t mess with it until I have money for chrome
It’s pretty fun 7.55 at 187
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