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09-07-2014, 06:26 PM
Thread: Project; "BEATERBIRD"
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Glad you wrecked your car! After reading all your...
Glad you wrecked your car! After reading all your stupid posts about street racing this and that and blah blah blah, it sure as hell did bring a smile to my face when I read how you wrecked.
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09-07-2014, 06:02 PM
Thread: 96 LT1 Camaro vs 00 Mustang GT
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Doesn't surprise me. Those years are a bit slower...
Doesn't surprise me. Those years are a bit slower in bone stock form vs a LT1. You'd think the 4.10s would have helped him edge you out but I suppose the 5 speed makes it a driver's race.
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08-23-2014, 11:32 AM
Thread: Problems with srp pistons breaking
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I just took another look at the pics from my...
I just took another look at the pics from my computer rather than my phone and can see them much clearer now. The skirts defiantly don't indicate any improper expansion rates between them and the...
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08-23-2014, 08:54 AM
Thread: Problems with srp pistons breaking
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Most ring manufacterers suggest a tighter...
Most ring manufacterers suggest a tighter compression ring gap and looser 2nd ring gap as you stated. You are correct on your theory that it will allow exhaust gases to exit easier and the term they...
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I complelely agree. I get really good deals on...
I complelely agree. I get really good deals on tires (I am the cheapest seller in northern New Jersey). A 225/55 costs me $52-56 a tire for a semi-performance tire (falken/ohtsu, capitol, etc). In a...
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Got all the nasty mold out of the car. Simple...
Got all the nasty mold out of the car. Simple green and tire shine has the inside of the car looking brand new! Detailed the engine bay a bit and switched out the air filter.
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08-06-2014, 08:16 PM
Thread: flushing old break fluid
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What is the difference in doing a power flush,...
What is the difference in doing a power flush, sucking the fluid through the bleeders and just gravity bleeding?
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Thanks. I have quiet a few parts after converting...
Thanks. I have quiet a few parts after converting my race car from efi to carb and putting it on a diet.
I really just need basic maintenance parts (oil change/filter, fuel filter, brakes).
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08-05-2014, 07:51 PM
Thread: flushing old break fluid
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I've never bothered flushing brake fluid. I am...
I've never bothered flushing brake fluid. I am sure it has to effect efficiency when heated and it certainly does encourage corrosion as firebird_1995 stated.
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07-26-2014, 02:40 PM
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Are you on drugs? You have a USED LTCC kit. For...
Are you on drugs?
You have a USED LTCC kit. For the LTCC unit and harness you are asking $30 more than Bailey Engineering sells it for? He is most certainly still making them too. He waits until... -
07-16-2014, 08:14 PM
Thread: "Lola" Street/Strip Z28
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I did it while I was seating the intake. My wiper...
I did it while I was seating the intake. My wiper cowl had to get notched but while the motor is out this winter I'll reshape that area. I don't think I'll have any issues with tech inspection, it...
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07-16-2014, 07:35 PM
Thread: "Lola" Street/Strip Z28
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A normal HEI, recurved and gutted for my mallory...
A normal HEI, recurved and gutted for my mallory 685.
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07-16-2014, 06:08 PM
Thread: "Lola" Street/Strip Z28
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"Lola" Street/Strip Z28
After having nobody show up to look at the car for $4,000 firm I decided to keep it and rebuild it. The car was still fuel injected when I was trying to sell it, stage 2 TDP T56, Ram Powergrip HD...
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I appreciate everybody's input nor was I annoyed...
I appreciate everybody's input nor was I annoyed by what you had to say, Injuneer.
As stated, the CM has been dismissed due to price... I just can't justify the money for the weight savings. The... -
I've read the rules. As stated, I'm using mild...
I've read the rules. As stated, I'm using mild steel so I can weld it myself... The extra $100 for the CM and $400 for somebody to weld it in almost triples the price of my cage and isn't worth...
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I have a few buddies who are union welders,...
I have a few buddies who are union welders, garage dock installers and so on but I'm not really sure. I've always welded everything in house at my shop.
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I have a mig welder and never attempted to weld...
I have a mig welder and never attempted to weld CM. CM is supposed to get tig welded but I could possibly do it with the right gas and wire ($100 for a new bottle, gas and wire).
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I have ZERO interest in a CM roll bar... I'll...
I have ZERO interest in a CM roll bar... I'll save 10-20 lbs, spend twice as much on it and have to pay somebody to weld it for me.
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Nevermind. Ended up calling S&W and decided to go...
Nevermind. Ended up calling S&W and decided to go with their 8 point roll bar.
http://www.swracecars.com/store/1993-2001-Camaro--Firebird-8-Point-Roll-Bar-OSCARItem_27=11-1030.aspx
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Roll bar
Since I've pretty much already missed racing this season, I am changing up my car quiet a bit. I don't know for a fact I will have a valid ET to need a roll bar but my trap speed will defiantly be up...
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07-09-2014, 05:28 PM
Thread: WTB 15" wheels
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They need to be 15". I'm not interested in the...
They need to be 15".
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07-06-2014, 02:14 PM
Thread: WTB 15" wheels
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15x7 won't work. Too wide for the front and too...
15x7 won't work.
Too wide for the front and too skinny for the tires I need on the rear.
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07-06-2014, 01:47 PM
Thread: WTB 15" wheels
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WTB 15" wheels
Looking for a set of Weld Prostar wheels 5 x 4.75 wheel pattern and 15" x 8" on 5.5" backspacing and 15" x 3.5" on a 1.75" backspacing.
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06-29-2014, 02:36 PM
Thread: Wheel/Tire Question
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Wheel/Tire Question
I'm in the process of switching over my street/strip car into strictly a drag car and blasting a big shot of nitrous (around 250-300) through it.
(Forged 355, bowl ported heads with 2.02"/1.6"...
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