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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Default Backhalf 85 RX7, need input.














My 3 gallon Fuel Cell thats going in the front of the car





My tires, Hoosier Quick Time Pro's 31x16.5x15 on 15x15 rims.





Mods:
Full Backhalf, Funny car cage
6.0 LS1 motor
Custom Headers with Stainless Steel Collectors
4 Speed liberty shifted Toploader
Centerforce dual fricton clutch

Fully Custom fabricated rear end we did at the shop
all custom brackets and 4 link bars
5.67 gears 35 spline spool with mark williams axles

hoping to run mid 9's weighing around 2300-2400 with driver and full glass.

lemme know what you guys think
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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main questions are, is the clutch (centerforce dual friction PP with a 6 puck clutch) going to beable to grab enough, and is the car going to be as light as i think?
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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bad ***! i like it.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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you forgot to mention that it's a mild steel cage and that you plan on spraying who knows how much juice on that stock motor.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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200-300 shot. and yes its mild steel but you can tell that from the pics
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Sounds cool, most likely with the short wheel base on that much tire and that much gear spraying nitrous it's going to be a wheelie monster.
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