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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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I'm assuming the 4500 da had something to do with the 102 mph top end speed, but for what this car 60' s, I would think it should pull better. my best 60' last saturday night was 1.608 and it went 12.68 at 104. should I be blocking off the front intake air dam on my ss hood air box? does this compute??
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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IMO-you are ok. It is just DAMN HOT out this time of year. Good luck.

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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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your telling me! the southern states should have a completely different race schedule with the summer off...lol How did your race go this weekend?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Went to the Semis. I went -.002. I just took to much blub and added a 1/4 pound of air in the fronts before the semis. I was .034 on the tree the run before and wanted tighten up on the tree. I hate it when I think my way out of a race.

I did however move up from 8th in the points to 4th.

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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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I hear that. I think my way out of a lot of races. I've been trying to stay away from that red bulb cause the last 4 team races it got me. I moved up to 6th in points with one race to go. trying for the top 4 for the race of champions. go get em
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