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Old May 11, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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Here's the link for details https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...14&fpart=1
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Old May 11, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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John, What was your race weight?
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Race weight ~3680.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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Congratulations JB. I'll bet your mind went over every possibility that evening. Less than 12, here you come!!
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Very cool John You are my hero Hopefully be there soon, gonna be hard thou w/A4. But will give it a hell of a try!!!
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Old May 11, 2003 | 10:25 PM
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Thanks for the support guys!
Hopefully be there soon, gonna be hard thou w/A4.
Actually it's easier with an A4! With a high stall converter you get better torque multiplication off of the line and you can ET better than a comparible 6 speed car
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Old May 12, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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Great job. That car has to be a blast on the street.
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