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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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So, I'm at another impass on what to do for the racing season... as a few of you know that 2010 was kaput due to rear and trans issues...

Now, as far as the motor goes...

Its a 98 motor and makes decent power, but do I run a N/A season and try to find the best times that way?

Take another season off and save for a new motor?

"Spray and pray" basicly do what it says... run nitrous and hope that the stock 98 rod bolts hold together/ring lands dont explode?

The issue is, its a good running motor and someone may be able to use it, but after the last option thats is not a viable option.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Spray and prey!!!!!! My 98 ls has 92,xxx on it and 3+ years of a 150 shot...stock heads, oil pump, timing chain and rod bolts.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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whynot just run N/A and have fun with it this season
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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I've got a great motor lol What class is it, bring it and race it, or does it bracket race?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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Lol, someone already got to it but I will say that when you spray, you do need to pray a little.

You take a chance, no matter how much safety stuff is in there, there is always a risk. I would run N/A and have fun.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I agree with everyone else, run what you got and have fun. Remember,consistency wins races not faster car. Plus,you can practice on the tree-reaction time.At least 50% races are won there. And the slower car gets the head start-better chance your opponent red lites.good luck
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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You could spray 75 or 100 shot all summer long and as long as the tune is ok the stock motor should hold.
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