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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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i'll line up against it. no worrys, should be fun
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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I can't wait to line up against the Crow!

THAT would be cool.


should be fun...
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 94ls1bird
I cant wait to drive the crow!
you and me both...I swear that car talks to me. It always ask the same question "Where's my cam & bottle?"
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by red90cobra
i'll line up against it. no worrys, should be fun
Yea you have nothing to worry about... its slow
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 94ls1bird
I cant wait to drive the crow!
I cant wait to drop our blocks off at the machine shop...

Im actually going to have a running car again soon...I dont care if its slow or not. Just want to drive the SOB since its paid for.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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I was always a big fan of your first wagon, I was even interested in buying it at one point. I could make some money up here with that car.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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I know this is a very old post but anyone got anymore info on this car or the white one .... im in the process of doing a 4 door fairmont/zephyr with a 5.3 and a t76 turbo was just wanting to talk to him about his set up
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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i can't wait to drag all of yall,

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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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john, has romondo set up his bender yet?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tirefryin_s10
I know this is a very old post but anyone got anymore info on this car or the white one .... im in the process of doing a 4 door fairmont/zephyr with a 5.3 and a t76 turbo was just wanting to talk to him about his set up
bump for you.

I don't think he's done much to the car lately. Maybe he'll see this post and reply - but I know he's been busy with other thi(wife)ng(kid)s..

Good luck with your car!
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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thx the car set up will be as follows
81 very low milage very clean 4 door zephyr
factory bare bones 2730 curb weight
tubular k member
tubular control arms (adjustable uppers)
50/50 rear shocks
stock springs
front struts (havent decided yet)
8.8 with 31 spline moser axles,c clip elims,spool,girdle 3.27 gears
th400 built reverse full manual valve body 3800 converter
04 5.3L 28k arp rod bolts ,317 6.0L heads with 918 springs/ti locks mild home port
comp cams 212/218 .522/.529 114LSA
comp cams 7.4 hardened pushrods
Custom built turbo kit using manifolds with a .81 ar ball bearing t76
cooled with a custom built water meth injection kit
no accesories just an alternator
all under the stock hood ,stock interior with hidden 8 point cage
all gauges hidden only thing visible will be the pro stick which is painted to match the factory carpet
BENCH SEAT 4 DOOR BABY!!!- Sleeper time

im hoping the car will run 10.50@135 ish and pull the tires
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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anyone?
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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this is one of the coolest conversions i have seen yet and how it is also a daily driven wagon makes it that much cooler!
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