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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Hurry up
Now you just need to
build the tranny
10 point
get the k-member ect
headers/exhaust
Get the car to me with plenty of time
You know me I'll be ready the week before the first race

No matter what condition the car is in, we will be at the first event.

Once I get the converter in my hands, which will be next year...The car is going right to Buddy...then I just need to set up an appointment for the 10 pt. with Jon

I should be ready for April
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
Just something to think about, I'd get as much of the lic. stuff done and out ofo the way once and never have to do it again (just keep it up to date with your memberships and physcial's every year)

But I hear your reasoning as well and it also makes sense.... IMO, better to have then to not.

I hear you, if I was closer to a NHRA track or planned on running at one this year, I would be all over it. Just getting to the track is a mission in itself, seeing I dont own a trailer or tow rig. My goal is to buy a tow vehicle come May but we'll see how this economy changes.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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I'll be selling my truck about then, it's served me well. If you're only gonna run an open car trailer it's fine, I wouldn't want to try to put an enclosed behind it, but the open car it doesn't have any problems, lugs a little up the mountain on my way to lvd but that's it.

When you're ready lemme know, timing might be about right, 5500 and it's yours, might even be able to talk me into selling the truck and trailer if the offer is right.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Got my converter today
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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If ya can could you put that thing on a scale empty? I'm curious what it weigh's.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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The package says its 29lbs, but I'll weigh it right now on the UPS scaled at work.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
That, the license runs, the physcial that has to be done first, and now according to the 09 nhra rulebook I got a couple weeks ago, an engine retention deivice engine pan or diaper) is required as well.

pita stuff, but we all have to go thru it sooner or later.

i think the retention is only required at 7.50 still...I remember reading that when my 09 book came in...
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
If ya can could you put that thing on a scale empty? I'm curious what it weigh's.
25.5 lbs
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congrats keep us posted. i was planning on going Circle D but got a good deal on a yank so couldn't pass it up
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What size is the converter, 8 or 9 inch? The weight seems pretty light, but it depends what size it is.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fireball
i think the retention is only required at 7.50 still...I remember reading that when my 09 book came in...


I dunno, I remember hearing 9.99 or better was gonna need an engine diaper starting this year.

Be nice if it wasn't the case that I can tell ya, I did get a line on a guy that can make a kevlar one that's flame proof, and will fit pretty good. Really hoping that rule would stay for 7.50 and faster though.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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It's there 9" but some refer to it as a 8"
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