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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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On paper my engine and car's weight is 3080.00 plus me and fuel.

On paper my engine has enough power to run 180 mph in the 1/4. The tranny is worked 80 series auto

Need some high tech folks here that can answer my questions:

What size tire what gear? Many tracks now run 1/8 mile in my class. Can I run one gear?

An old man and his dog - Jake
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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We need more detail. RPM limit, HP, ET estimate.....
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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What kind of car is it? Wtf is a 80 series auto? I'm guessing 4L80?
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Damn Jakes Dad, thought you just watched. Never seen you post any times, type of car, nothing..

What do you have? 180 in the 1/4.. Must be a beast???????

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Well, I know now. Never post anything on Saturday when you work in the car business. We got very very busy. Money comes before the internet,,,,,,,,,

Never post anything when you know you're going out on Saturday night to watch the first NASCAR race. And yes Matt, drink some beer I am over 21..

Perhaps I should leave the HEAVY racing to the kids here. You're right Navy Dave SS. Opening day 2002 car blew up burned to the ground. Though very seriously about killing a track owner. I saw John Force was back Sunday in NHRA. Looks like he is in pain. I don't need that. He is younger than I am. Then, last years winner in Funny Car almost gets toased during the first race. I don't need that either.

My engine ran in a lighter car last year with a 150 shot. Mostly ran high 190's. They are going with a larger engine this year. This one was just setting around.

Might have jumped the gun a little with this question. HP and rpm. I know what I was told about hp. I saw the car run. Guess the engine needs to be strapped to a MULE, while I watch, and get some recorded pulls before I post hp and rpm's.

So, lets let this post die. Wife wants to know what I plan on doing with the dog - Jake? That's a damn good question. Perhaps the first car in history with a dog cage and a 90# dog.

An old man and his dog - Jake
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