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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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I would like to know what you guys are running for str's. Im shooting to get on the top 10 for cam-only record. I want a 4900 stall and will be launching off ofthe brake (th350). What size should i get 9" ? Whats the cons of going with an 8" ?
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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I just read a post by yank that a str above 1.8 launching off of the brake will smoke the tires about all of the time. Come some1 give some insight ?
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i would also like to know this answer ?
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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i'm installing a 2.1 3400 on tues,, so i'll let u kno about the hookability then.
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i have a tci ssf 4400 2.8 str that my buddy had and he did pretty good with it.

11. Bain------------10.988@121.30 (1.50), 00SS, 4L60E, 4800, 4.10, TRex, 474, 3240, 10/06
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spanky you ran a 12.6 with just a lid and a muffler?? even on street tires with tread that seems pretty damn good that's basically stock.
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guys were asking ABOUT TH350's with transbrakes we dont care what you have in your 4l60e's cuz it doesnt apply !!!!!!!!
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