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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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Page 36 of the Feb 2011 issue of Hot Rod magazine!
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Congrats! I saw several LS swapped cars that look familiar from around here.
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No pics?

Good way to keep us in suspense Bob, I guess I'll have to visit the local magazine rack on the way home!
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Good way to keep us in suspense Bob, I guess I'll have to visit the local magazine rack on the way home!

Sorry about that. Bob
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Bob, what rear is in that mazda?
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It is a ford 9in. with 3:23 gears.
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I think I talked to Steve at Milan earlier in the year?


Either way.. Very nice car!!
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You're welcome, Steve! You have a very cool RX7, when my copy of Hot Rod arrived, I hadn't looked at it yet, and Tony stopped over and was looking through it and saw your car. Hopefully I can get out more this coming year and get out with your guys. Bob
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Congrats again Steve and Bob.

Bob, you oughta stop out at our V8 RX7 gathering this fall. Drew, Steve and myself will all be there, all cars that you had a hand in. Thanks again for your help with mine.
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Originally Posted by BLNLS1/RX7
It is a ford 9in. with 3:23 gears.
Gotcha, Thanks.
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Congrats again Steve and Bob.

Bob, you oughta stop out at our V8 RX7 gathering this fall. Drew, Steve and myself will all be there, all cars that you had a hand in. Thanks again for your help with mine.
Thanks, I'll try to make it.

You're very welcome Blake, I was glad I could help you out. Have a great Christmas! Bob
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Thanks, I'll try to make it.

You're very welcome Blake, I was glad I could help you out. Have a great Christmas! Bob
Bob, there will be 3 LSX shootouts this year with the finals being in Indy.You need to try to make this one for sure.
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Nice ride! I remember reading about it on EPP's website. Are you still running the granny's speed rear suspension set up? If so, how do you like it?
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Nice ride! I remember reading about it on EPP's website. Are you still running the granny's speed rear suspension set up? If so, how do you like it?
Yes I am and it has never been a problem but If I had it to do over I would have gone with a 4 link or ladder bar.
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Bob, there will be 3 LSX shootouts this year with the finals being in Indy.You need to try to make this one for sure.
No doubt, I'll be there! have a Great Christmas, Steve! If you talk to Brent, tell him I wish him a Merry Christmas too. Bob
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