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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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Sorry for all the posts, We just ran a 8.54@167.3 MPH, 130 MPH in the 1/8, during the finals! That stock block is holding up awesome! No issuses! Who needs a C5R block! We have it on video!!

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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Damn! Congrats
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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The car is:
1998 Silver Z/28
422ci ARE Re-Sleeved LS1 short block
ARE C5R Topend
Ross Pistons, Jesel Drivetrain
TNT Fogger Kit (1 stage)
ARE Tuned Stock PCM
Th350 Tranny
Moser 9" rearend
BMR Suspension (stock style)
28x10.5 NON-W
3230 lbs
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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Hmmmmmmmm I wonder if we'll see 170 mph out of that thing ????????
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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How about you post up the vid??? That would be great to see
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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WARBIRD I was thinking the same thing! It is getting CLOSE......
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Somebody else took the video, I'm sure it will be up tonight!
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Congrats! That's awesome. I can not believe cars that aren't all out race cars are going this fast.

Just curious if this is one of the darton wet sleeve motors. Thanks
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No this isn't 'the wet Darton sleeve blocks'!

It is ARE's own Re-Sleeved LS1 block. Look here for
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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Here is a picture of the launch. Congrats guys. You going to be back at work Monday or Tuesday? I need to talk with Wade.

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We will be celebrating tommorow The Stevens party, their son turns 2 (the kid should run 9's in a couple of years ), and maybe a round for the 8.50's!!
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Cool man, thanks. I'll get in touch on Tuesday. Happy birthday little man.

Congrats to ARE for the wicked running setup. Might we ask for some 170mph runs.
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Wow. That's awsome. Congrats.

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Congrats! That's awesome. I can not believe cars that aren't all out race cars are going this fast.

Just curious if this is one of the darton wet sleeve motors. Thanks
ARE only uses their own designed dry sleeve motors. All of their big bores use dry sleeves.

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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congrats on the smoking run
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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Kick ***!!!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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AWESOME... ya'll get faster and faster everytime out... 7's??? hehehhee ya'll are half way there now
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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Bad ***!!
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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How much nitrous was he spraying. Just curious.

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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That is badass..... Man, that 60' must be a fockin rush
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